Controlling Shareholder & CEO Boosts Stake with $14.25M Open Market Purchase, Now Owns 72.2%

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The controlling shareholder, Pani Corp. (controlled by CEO Petros Panagiotis Panagiotidis), made a substantial $14.25 million open market purchase, increasing its beneficial ownership to 72.2% of Toro Corp.

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• Significant Open Market Purchase

  Pani Corp., controlled by CEO Petros Panagiotis Panagiotidis, purchased 2,315,971 common shares for $14,254,600.60 in open market transactions from April 22-24, 2026.

• Increased Beneficial Ownership

  This purchase increases the beneficial ownership of Pani Corp. and Mr. Panagiotidis to 20,822,206 shares, representing 72.2% of Toro Corp.'s outstanding common shares.

• Strong Insider Conviction

  The substantial investment, funded by the CEO's personal funds, signals strong confidence in the company's future, particularly as the stock is trading near its 52-week high.

• Follows Prior Disclosure

  This Schedule 13D/A provides detailed formal disclosure of the open market purchases previously reported in a Form 4 filing by the CEO on April 24, 2026.

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Pani Corp., controlled by CEO Petros Panagiotis Panagiotidis, significantly increased its stake in Toro Corp. through a substantial open market purchase of over $14.25 million. This transaction, representing more than 7% of the company's market capitalization and 8% of outstanding shares, demonstrates exceptionally strong conviction from the controlling shareholder and CEO, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week high. This Schedule 13D/A provides the formal, detailed disclosure of the open market purchases previously reported in a Form 4 filing by the CEO on April 24, 2026. The increased ownership to 72.2% further solidifies the CEO's control and aligns his interests with long-term shareholder value.