Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Announcement Offering Price Range for the Equity Offering in Greece

Star Bulk Carriers sets a euro-denominated price range for a Greek equity offering of up to 4.4 million new shares.

Rhea-AI Summary

Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK)/b) announced the offering price range for its Greek equity offering of up to 4,400,000 new common registered voting shares.The price range for the New Shares is set at €23.00 to €25.50 per share, equivalent to $26.75 to $29.66 based on the exchange rate referenced. The final offering price will be determined within this range and published in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements upon completion of the Offering. The New Shares are not registered under U.S. federal securities laws and will be offered to non‑U.S. persons outside the United States in offshore transactions under Regulation S of the Securities Act.

Positive

• Offering size up to 4,400,000 new common registered voting shares
• Price range set at €23.00–€25.50 ($26.75–$29.66) per share

Negative

• Potential dilution from issuance of up to 4,400,000 new shares
• No final price yet; will be set only after completion of the Offering

News Explained

Star Bulk has announced a Greek offering of up to 4,400,000 new voting common shares, but it has not yet set the final price or completed the offering; if issued, the added shares would reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership.

Market Context

SBLK's pre-publication close was $32.42; the Greek equity-offering announcement followed that price ...

Analysis

SBLK's pre-publication close was $32.42; the Greek equity-offering announcement followed that price observation, so the supplied market data does not measure a reaction to the offering.

Key Figures

New shares offered: 4,400,000 shares Offering price range: €23.00–€25.50 U.S. dollar price range: $26.75–$29.66

New shares offered

4,400,000 shares

Greek equity offering

Offering price range

€23.00–€25.50

Per New Share

U.S. dollar price range

$26.75–$29.66

Equivalent offering price range

Key Terms

securities act, par value, regulation s

3 terms

securities act regulatory

"registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933"

A securities act is a law that governs the offering, sale and disclosure of stocks, bonds and other investment products to the public. It requires companies to provide clear, truthful information—like a product label for an investment—so buyers can understand risks and value before they invest. For investors, these rules reduce fraud, promote transparency, and help ensure fair access to market information.

par value financial

"common registered voting shares of the Company, par value $0.01 each"

Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

regulation s regulatory

"in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act"

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

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The securities mentioned herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons absent such registration, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. No offering of securities is being made in the United States or to U.S. persons.

ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SBLK), an international maritime shipping company based in the Marshall Islands specializing in the transportation of dry bulk commodities, today announced the offering price range (the “Offering Price Range”) for its offering in Greece of up to 4,400,000 new common registered voting shares of the Company, par value $0.01 each (the “New Shares” and such offering, the “Offering”).

The range for the offering price of the New Shares is €23.00 to €25.50 (in U.S. dollar is $26.75 - $29.66⁽¹⁾). The final offering price of the New Shares in the Offering will be determined within the Offering Price Range, and will be published in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory requirements upon completion of the Offering.

The New Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. federal securities laws or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and the New Shares may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless the New Shares are registered under the Securities Act, or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act is available. The New Shares are being offered and sold to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

Important Notice – Disclaimer

This announcement includes “forward-looking statements,” with respect to our expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Words such as, but not limited to, “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “targets,” “projects,” “likely,” “would,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “forecasts,” “potential,” “continue,” “possible” and similar expressions or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The occurrence of the events described depends on many factors, some or all of which are not predictable or within our control. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, market conditions, disruptions to the mechanics required to operate cross-border trading, disruptions to trading on Euronext Athens, and other technical impediments to the commencement of trading. All future written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We undertake no obligation, and specifically decline any obligation, except as required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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¹ The range for the offering price for the New Shares has been converted into U.S. dollars based on the Euro/U.S. dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate as of September 7, 2026 (€1 =1.1631 USD). (Source: Bloomberg – “BGN”, at Greek market close).

Contacts

Company:	Investor Relations / Financial Media:
Simos Spyrou, Christos Begleris	Nicolas Bornozis
Co ‐ Chief Financial Officers	President
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	Capital Link, Inc.
c/o Star Bulk Management Inc.	230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540
40 Ag. Konstantinou Av.	New York, NY 10169
Maroussi 15124	Tel. (212) 661‐7566
Athens, Greece	E‐mail: starbulk@capitallink.com
Email: info@starbulk.com	www.capitallink.com
www.starbulk.com

FAQ

Who can participate in Star Bulk’s Greek equity offering?

The New Shares are being offered and sold to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. The New Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under U.S. federal securities laws or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless an exemption from registration is available.

How and when will the final offering price be determined?

The final offering price of the New Shares will be determined within the announced €23.00 to €25.50 price range. It will be published in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements upon completion of the Offering.

What contact information is provided for investor or media inquiries?

Investor relations contacts are Simos Spyrou and Christos Begleris, Co‑Chief Financial Officers of Star Bulk Carriers. Financial media contact is Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link. Email contacts include info@starbulk.com and starbulk@capitallink.com, with additional information available at www.starbulk.com and www.capitallink.com.