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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) is a global dry bulk shipping company whose news flow reflects developments in deep sea freight transportation and the broader dry bulk market. The company provides worldwide seaborne transportation solutions for major bulks such as iron ore, coal, minerals and grain, as well as minor bulks including bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Its common shares trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, and it reports financial and operating results through regular press releases and SEC filings.
News about Star Bulk often centers on quarterly and annual financial results, where the company discloses voyage revenues, net income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, TCE revenues and TCE rates. These releases typically include commentary from management on market conditions, fleet performance and capital allocation. Investors following SBLK news can see how metrics such as daily TCE rates and operating expenses per vessel evolve across different quarters and vessel categories.
Another recurring theme in Star Bulk’s news is its capital allocation strategy, including declarations of quarterly cash dividends and updates on share repurchase programs authorized by the board of directors. Press releases describe the number of shares repurchased, average purchase prices and remaining authorization under repurchase programs, as well as the company’s stated approach to returning capital to shareholders.
Star Bulk’s news flow also covers fleet updates and transactions, such as agreements to sell specific vessels, deliveries of sold ships to new owners, and the acquisition of Kamsarmax newbuilding resales under construction. These announcements provide insight into how the company manages fleet renewal and adjusts its vessel mix. Additional items include information on new or refinanced loan and revolving credit facilities, interest rate swap activity, and scheduling of earnings releases, conference calls and webcasts.
For readers tracking SBLK, this news page offers a centralized view of Star Bulk’s operational, financial and corporate announcements, helping to contextualize movements in the company’s performance and fleet within the dry bulk shipping sector.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) reported its unaudited financial results for Q2 2020, revealing a net loss of $44.1 million, or $0.46 per share, compared to a net loss of $40.2 million in Q2 2019. Voyage revenues fell to $146.1 million from $157.8 million year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $35.1 million from $31.2 million. Despite challenges, the company has secured financing to boost liquidity, including $155.3 million in July and anticipates further cash inflow of $75 million. The average TCE for Q2 was $9,402/day, a decline from $10,549 in Q2 2019.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced the delisting of its shares from the Oslo Børs, effective July 31, 2020. Following the delisting, shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol SBLK. Shareholders are encouraged to transfer their shares from the Norwegian Central Securities Depository (VPS) to a U.S. broker before the transitional period ends, approximately nine months post-delisting. Shares not transferred will be automatically removed from VPS by April 30, 2021. This move simplifies trading for U.S. investors.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) announced its delisting from the Oslo Stock Exchange, effective August 3, 2020. The last trading day for the company's shares on the exchange will be July 31, 2020. This secondary listing on the OSE began on July 16, 2018. Star Bulk is a global shipping company specializing in dry bulk transportation, operating a fleet of 116 vessels with a combined capacity of 12.9 million deadweight tons. The company will provide details regarding the delisting process in the near future.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) reported its Q1 2020 results, revealing voyage revenues of $160.9 million, down from $166.5 million in Q1 2019. The company achieved a net income of $2.8 million, reversing a net loss of $5.3 million a year earlier. EBITDA increased to $57.6 million, up from $46.4 million, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $32.6 million from $43.9 million year-over-year. The average Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate dropped to $10,949 per day, down from $11,192. The company opted not to declare a dividend for Q1 2020 to focus on liquidity amid COVID-19 impacts.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Cyprus on May 12, 2020. Key proposals approved included the re-election of directors Mahesh Balakrishnan and Nikolaos Karellis, along with the election of Eleni Vrettou and Katherine Ralph as Class A directors. Notably, shareholders voted for the delisting of the Company’s common shares from the Oslo Børs. Additionally, Deloitte was appointed as the independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. Nikolaos Karellis was elected as Chairman of the Audit Committee.