Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Comments on Diana Shipping Inc.’s Misleading Tender Offer Disclosures

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$1.09B Market Cap

0.3x Rel. Volume

In the Jul 8 session, GNK gained 0.52%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

The company underscored that Diana’s tender delivers only $24.80 in cash per share and is distinct f...

Analysis

The company underscored that Diana’s tender delivers only $24.80 in cash per share and is distinct from the separate cash‑and‑stock proposal. With prior Diana‑related defenses having moved the stock, investors may monitor further board deliberations and regulatory filings for any change in terms.

Key Figures

Tender offer price: $24.80 per share Implied proposal value: $27.34 per share Cash component of proposal: $24.80 plus one share

3 metrics

Tender offer price $24.80 per share Cash consideration in Diana’s tender offer

Implied proposal value $27.34 per share Value Diana has suggested for cash-plus-stock proposal

Cash component of proposal $24.80 plus one share Indicative non-binding proposal to Genco’s Board

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 29 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 29	Tender offer response	Positive	+3.5%	Board again rejected Diana’s $24.80 cash offer as inadequate and undervalued.
Jun 18	Annual meeting results	Positive	+4.1%	Shareholders strongly re-elected all six Genco nominees and backed board proposals.
Jun 17	Revised offer receipt	Neutral	-0.8%	Company confirmed receipt of Diana’s revised proposal to acquire remaining shares.
Jun 17	Voting reminder	Neutral	-0.8%	Company reminded shareholders to vote ahead of the June 18 annual meeting.
Jun 15	Proxy campaign update	Neutral	-1.2%	Company urged shareholders to support its director slate at upcoming meeting.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent Diana-related governance and tender-offer communications often saw shares rise on clear board support, while routine meeting and voting reminders coincided with modest declines.

Key Terms

tender offer, net asset value (nav), schedule to, form f-4, +2 more

6 terms

tender offer financial

"regarding the pending tender offer by Diana Shipping Inc."

A tender offer is a proposal made by a person or company to buy shares from existing shareholders at a set price, usually higher than the current market value, within a specific time frame. It matters to investors because it can lead to a change in ownership or control of a company, and shareholders must decide whether to sell their shares at the offered price.

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net asset value (nav) financial

"remained well below Genco’s net asset value (NAV) and did not include"

Net asset value (NAV) is the per-share value of an investment fund calculated by totaling the fund’s assets, subtracting its liabilities, and dividing the remainder by the number of outstanding shares. Think of it like a price tag on each share of a collective piggy bank: investors use NAV to see what each share is worth, to compare funds, and, for many funds, it’s the price at which shares are bought or redeemed.

schedule to regulatory

"file an amended tender offer statement on Schedule TO and a registration"

A phrase indicating that a company plans or intends to hold an event, publish information, or take an action at a specified future time, but that the timing is not guaranteed and may change. For investors it signals an expected milestone—like an earnings call, product launch, or filing—so think of it as a calendar note rather than a firm promise; timing shifts can affect trading, expectations, and planning.

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form f-4 regulatory

"a registration statement on Form F-4 since June 17, Diana has NOT"

Form F-4 is an official filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission used by non-U.S. companies when they offer securities in connection with mergers, acquisitions, exchange offers or similar transactions. It acts like a detailed product label or instruction manual that explains the deal, the securities being offered, financials, risks and voting requirements, and it matters to investors because it provides the essential facts needed to evaluate how the transaction could affect ownership, value and future returns.

control premium financial

"remained well below Genco’s net asset value (NAV) and did not include any control premium."

An extra amount a buyer is willing to pay above the market price to acquire enough shares to control a company’s decisions, like appointing management or setting strategy. It matters to investors because this premium changes the valuation of a deal and signals how much control is worth — similar to paying more for a house because it comes with the keys and the right to renovate, not just the bricks.

fiduciary duties regulatory

"In accordance with its fiduciary duties, Genco’s Board is taking the time"

Fiduciary duties are the legal and ethical responsibilities that company directors, officers, or financial advisors have to put shareholders’ interests ahead of their own, acting with honesty, care, and loyalty. Think of it like a guardian managing someone’s money: choices must prioritize the owner’s benefit, avoid conflicts, and be made with prudent judgment; investors rely on these duties to ensure decisions aren’t self‑serving and to provide grounds for legal action if abused.

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Tender Offer is For Only $24.80 Per Share in Cash

Cautions Shareholders Not to Tender into $24.80 Per Share Tender Offer

NEW YORK, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today issued the following statement regarding the pending tender offer by Diana Shipping Inc. (“Diana”):

We are dismayed by Diana’s continued misleading disclosures regarding its tender offer, and we caution Genco shareholders not to tender their shares into Diana’s tender offer.

To set the record straight, Diana has taken two separate and fully distinct actions:

• • A tender offer for only $24.80 per share in cash. It is not for $27.34 per share as Diana misleadingly suggests.
    
  • An indicative non-binding proposal made to the Genco Board of Directors to acquire Genco for consideration consisting of $24.80 in cash and one share of Diana stock.
    
    

If you tender your shares into the tender offer, you would only receive $24.80 per share in cash, assuming the many conditions are met. Even though Diana has been promising to file an amended tender offer statement on Schedule TO and a registration statement on Form F-4 since June 17, Diana has NOT updated its tender offer materials to align the tender offer’s terms with the terms of its indicative, non-binding proposal to the Genco Board.

Genco’s Board previously reviewed and unanimously rejected the $24.80 tender offer, determining that it continued to meaningfully undervalue the Company and its assets, remained well below Genco’s net asset value (NAV) and did not include any control premium.

In accordance with its fiduciary duties, Genco’s Board is taking the time it needs to fully and carefully review Diana’s separate, indicative, non-binding proposal. The Board is reviewing this separate proposal in light of Genco’s continued strong performance and current and anticipated market conditions, among other considerations.

The Board is committed to maximizing shareholder value and will continue taking actions that it believes are in the best interests of all Genco shareholders.

Jefferies LLC is acting as financial advisor to Genco and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (US) LLP and Sidley Austin LLP are serving as legal counsel to Genco. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as special advisor to the Board of Directors.

About Genco Shipping & Trading Limited

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited is a U.S. based drybulk ship owning company focused on the seaborne transportation of commodities globally. We transport key cargoes such as iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, bauxite, cement, nickel ore among other commodities along worldwide shipping routes. Our wholly owned high quality, modern fleet of dry cargo vessels consists of the larger Newcastlemax and Capesize vessels (major bulk) and the medium-sized Ultramax and Supramax vessels (minor bulk), enabling us to carry a wide range of cargoes. Genco’s fleet consists of 43 vessels with an average age of 12.6 years and an aggregate capacity of approximately 4,935,000 dwt.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements related to the Company’s views and expectations regarding Diana Shipping Inc.’s unsolicited tender offer; any statements relating to the plans, strategies and objectives of management or the Company’s Board for future operations and activities; any statements concerning the expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on the Company and its financial performance; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts and often use words such as “anticipate,” “budget,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of potential future events, circumstances or future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on our management’s current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements contained in this release are the following: (i) the Company’s plans and objectives for future operations; (ii) that any transaction based on Diana’s non-binding indicative proposal or otherwise may not be consummated at all; (iii) the ability of Genco and its shareholders to recognize the anticipated benefits of any such transaction; (iv) the exercise of the discretion of our Board regarding the declaration of dividends, including without limitation the amount that our Board determines to set aside for reserves under our dividend policy; and (v) other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q. Our ability to pay dividends in any period will depend upon various factors, including the limitations under any credit agreements to which we may be a party, applicable provisions of Marshall Islands law and the final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance, market developments, and the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The timing and amount of dividends, if any, could also be affected by factors affecting cash flows, results of operations, required capital expenditures, or reserves. As a result, the amount of dividends actually paid may vary. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this communication represent the Company’s views as of the date of this communication and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, other than as required by federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication.

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Company has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC (available here). Any solicitation/recommendation statement filed by the Company that is required to be mailed to shareholders will be mailed to shareholders. THE COMPANY’S INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY’S SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and shareholders may obtain a copy of the solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9, any amendments or supplements thereto and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at no charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the “SEC Filings” link in the “Financials” section of the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.gencoshipping.com/, or by contacting Peter Allen as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.

Investor Contact

Peter Allen
Chief Financial Officer
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
(646) 443-8550

Media Contact

Leon Berman
IGB Group
(212) 477-8438
lberman@igbir.com