Star Bulk Carriers Corp. - SBLK STOCK NEWS

Star Bulk Carriers reported a net profit of $74.9 million for Q1 2024, a significant increase from $45.9 million in Q1 2023. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share. Voyage revenues rose to $259.4 million from $224.0 million, and the Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate increased to $19,627 from $14,199. Star Bulk completed a merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping on April 9, 2024, resulting in a combined fleet of 161 vessels. The company sold seven older vessels for gross proceeds of $129.6 million and took delivery of three new vessels. Operating expenses decreased due to a smaller fleet size. Star Bulk entered into new loan facilities totaling $388.1 million to refinance Eagle's debt, adding $12.6 million in liquidity. The company remains optimistic about the dry bulk market's medium-term prospects, driven by favorable order books and upcoming environmental regulations.

Star Bulk Carriers has announced the release of its first-quarter financial results for 2024, scheduled for May 22 after market close in New York.

The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on May 23 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Participants can join via toll-free numbers or register for a faster connection.

The call will also be webcast live and archived on the company's website, including slides and audio.

Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) announced the results of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2024, in Cyprus. Shareholders approved all proposals, including the re-election of Spyros Capralos, Koert Erhardt, and Sherman Lau as Class B Directors on the Board of Directors. Additionally, Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. was appointed as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. completes merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., creating a global leader in dry bulk shipping. Each Eagle shareholder received 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock. Eagle common stock ceased trading. New appointments in the leadership team announced.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. appoints COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A. as its Sole Transfer Agent and Registrar for SBLK shares on NASDAQ, requiring no action from shareholders. Inquiries should now be directed to COMPUTERSHARE.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced its unaudited financial results for Q4 2023, reporting a net income of $39.7 million, TCE Revenues of $191.9 million, and EBITDA of $93.2 million. The company completed a $380 million share repurchase, approved a dividend of $0.45 per share, and continues to invest in fleet renewal and environmental regulations. Star Bulk is progressing towards a merger with Eagle Bulk, expecting to close in H1 2024, and is a founding member of the Maritime Emissions Reduction Center in Athens.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) will release its Q4 and full-year 2023 results on February 12, 2024, followed by a conference call on February 13, 2024. The management team will discuss the financial results, and participants can join via phone or webcast.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) announced the repurchase of 10 million common shares from Oaktree Shareholders, reducing their ownership from 17.1% to 7.2% and the number of directors they can nominate from two to one. Katherine Ralph, an Oaktree nominee, resigned from the Board of Directors.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) announced its unaudited financial and operating results for Q3 2023, reporting a decrease in voyage revenues and net income compared to the same period in 2022. The company's daily time charter equivalent rate (TCE) also declined. Despite this, the company's CEO, Petros Pappas, highlighted strategic moves such as share repurchases, dividend distribution, and fleet renewal, aiming to create value and ensure best-in-class fuel consumption and emissions.