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[6-K] Castor Maritime Inc. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Castor Maritime Inc. entered a $50.0 million sustainability-linked senior term loan with a European bank, secured by first-priority mortgages on four dry bulk vessels and guaranteed by the company. The five-year Facility bears interest at Term SOFR plus a margin that may adjust based on performance against sustainability targets. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

Castor also completed the full redemption of 60,000 of its 8.75% Series E cumulative perpetual convertible preferred shares on October 13, 2025. The redemption price equaled the stated amount plus 0.523%, including accrued and unpaid distributions, and the shares were cancelled. The counterparty, Toro Corp., is Nasdaq-listed; its Chairman and CEO also serves as Castor’s Chairman, CEO and CFO. Both boards approved the terms following recommendations from special committees of disinterested and independent directors.

Castor Maritime Inc. ha stipulato un prestito a termine senior sostenibile legato alla sostenibilità del valore di 50,0 milioni di dollari con una banca europea, garantito da ipoteche di primo grado su quattro navi mercantili secche e garantito dalla società. Il finanziamento quinquennale prevede un interesse basato sul Term SOFR più un margine che può variare in base alle performance rispetto agli obiettivi di sostenibilità. L'utile netto sarà utilizzato per scopi generali aziendali.

Castor ha inoltre portato a termine la piena redenzione di 60.000 delle sue azioni privilegiate convertibili cumulative ordinarie di serie E parzialmente perpetue al 13 ottobre 2025. Il prezzo di redemptione era pari all'importo nominale più lo 0,523%, comprese le distribuzioni maturate e non pagate, e le azioni sono state cancellate. Il contraente, Toro Corp., è quotata al Nasdaq; il suo Presidente e CEO serve anche come Presidente, CEO e CFO di Castor. Entrambe le assemblee hanno approvato i termini su raccomandazione di appositi comitati di amministratori indipendenti e non interessati.

Castor Maritime Inc. obtuvo un préstamo senior vinculado a la sostenibilidad por 50,0 millones de dólares con un banco europeo, asegurado mediante hipotecas de primer grado sobre cuatro buques secos y garantizado por la empresa. La facilidad a cinco años genera intereses a un rendimiento basado en Term SOFR más un margen que puede ajustarse según el rendimiento frente a los objetivos de sostenibilidad. Los fondos netos se destinarán a fines corporativos generales.

Castor también completó la redención total de 60,000 de sus acciones preferentes convertibles acumulativas de serie E, de carácter perpetuo, al 13 de octubre 2025. El precio de redención fue igual al monto nominal más el 0,523%, incluyendo distribuciones devengadas e impagas, y las acciones fueron canceladas. La contraparte, Toro Corp., cotiza en Nasdaq; su Presidente y CEO también es Presidente, CEO y CFO de Castor. Ambos consejos aprobaron los términos tras recomendaciones de comités especiales de directores independientes y sin intereses.

Castor Maritime Inc.는 유럽 은행과 5,000만 달러 규모의 지속가능성 연계형 선순위 만기 대출을 체결했으며, 이는 네 척의 건정 벌크선에 대한 1순위 모기지로 담보되며 회사의 보증이 있습니다. 5년 facility은 기간 SOFR에 지속가능성 목표 성과에 따라 조정될 수 있는 마진이 더해진 이자율을 가집니다. 순수익은 일반 기업 목적에 사용될 예정입니다.

Castor는 또한 2025년 10월 13일에 60,000주의 8.75% 시리즈 E 누적 무한히 가변 가능한 우선주를 완전 상환했습니다. 상환 가격은 명시된 액면가에 0.523%를 더한 금액이며, 미지급된 배당금도 포함되었고, 주식은 소각되었습니다. 상대방인 Toro Corp.는 나스닥에 상장되어 있으며, 그의 회장 겸 CEO는 Castor의 회장, CEO 및 CFO도 겸임합니다. 양 이사회는 이해관계가 없는 독립 이사들로 구성된 특별 위원회의 권고에 따라 조건을 승인했습니다.

Castor Maritime Inc. a conclu un prêt à terme senior lié à la durabilité d’un montant de 50,0 millions de dollars avec une banque européenne, garanti par des hypothèques de premier rang sur quatre navires convoyeurs secs et garanti par la société. La facilité d’une durée de cinq ans porte un intérêt au taux Term SOFR plus une marge qui peut être ajustée en fonction des performances par rapport aux objectifs de durabilité. Le produit net sera utilisé pour des fins générales d’entreprise.

Castor a également procédé à l’intégrale redemption de 60 000 de ses actions privilégiées convertibles cumulatives de série E perpétuelles au 13 octobre 2025. Le prix de rachat équivalait au montant nominal plus 0,523 %, y compris les distributions acquises et impayées, et les actions ont été annulées. La contrepartie, Toro Corp., est cotée au Nasdaq; son président et CEO occupe également les postes de président, CEO et CFO de Castor. Les deux conseils ont approuvé les termes sur recommandation de comités spéciaux d’administrateurs indépendants et sans lien d’intérêts.

Castor Maritime Inc. hat mit einer europäischen Bank einen revolvierenden Nachhaltigkeits-Senior-Darlehen über 50,0 Mio. USD abgeschlossen, abgesichert durch Hypotheken erster Rang auf vier Trockenbulk-Schiffe und von dem Unternehmen garantiert. Die fünfjährige Facility sieht Zinsen zu Term SOFR plus eine Margin vor, die sich basierend auf der Leistung gegenüber Nachhaltigkeitszielen anpassen kann. Die Nettomittel werden für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke verwendet.

Castor hat außerdem die vollständige Rückzahlung von 60.000 Stück der Series-E-Cumulativen-Perpetual-Convertible-Preferred Shares mit einer Verzinsung von 8,75% am 13. Oktober 2025 abgeschlossen. Der Rückzahlungspreis entsprach dem Nennbetrag zuzüglich 0,523%, einschließlich aufgelaufener und nicht bezahlter Ausschüttungen, und die Aktien wurden storniert. Die Gegenpartei Toro Corp., Nasdaq-gelistet; dessen Chairman und CEO fungiert zugleich als Vorsitzender, CEO und CFO von Castor. Beide Vorstände genehmigten die Bedingungen nach Empfehlungen von Sonderausschüssen unabhängiger Directors.

Castor Maritime Inc. دخلت قرضاً رئيسياً عالي الترابط بالاستدامة بقيمة 50.0 مليون دولار مع بنك أوروبي، مضمونة من خلال رهونات من الدرجة الأولى على أربع سفن حاويات جافة ومضمونة من الشركة. تسديد الصيغة لمدة خمس سنوات فائدة على أساس Term SOFR بالإضافة إلى هامش قد يتغير بناءً على الأداء مقابل أهداف الاستدامة. ستستخدم العائدات الصافية للأغراض العامة للشركة.

كما أكملت Castor تسديداً كاملاً لـ 60,000 من أسهمها المفضلة القابلة للتحويل التراكمية من السلسلة E ذات عائد 8.75% بشكل دائم في 13 أكتوبر 2025. سعر الاسترداد يساوي المبلغ المذكور زائد 0.523%، بما في ذلك التوزيعات المتراكمة وغير المدفوعة، وقد تم إلغاء الأسهم. الطرف المقابل Toro Corp. مدرجة في Nasdaq؛ يرأس مجلس إدارتها ويشغل منصب الرئيس التنفيذي أيضاً منصب رئيس Castor ومديرها المالي. وافق المجلسان على الشروط بناءً على توصيات لجان خاصة من أعضاء مجلس الإدارة المستقلين وغير المهتمين.

Castor Maritime Inc. 与一家欧洲银行签署了价值5000万美元、与可持续性挂钩的高级期限贷款,担保方式为四艘干散货船的一等抵押权,并由公司担保。为期五年的融资安排的利息为 Term SOFR 加上可能基于可持续发展目标绩效调整的边际利率。净收益将用于一般企业用途。

Castor 还在 2025 年 10 月 13 日完成了对其 60,000 股、8.75% 系列 E 累积性永久可转换优先股的全部赎回。赎回价格等于面值加上 0.523%,包括累积且未支付的分红,股票已被取消。对方 Toro Corp. 在纳斯达克上市;其董事长兼 CEO 也是 Castor 的董事长、CEO 及 CFO。双方董事会均在独立且无利益冲突的特别委员会的建议下批准了条款。

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$50M debt in; preferred fully redeemed and cancelled.

Castor Maritime adds a $50.0 million sustainability-linked senior term loan, secured by four vessels and guaranteed by the company. It carries Term SOFR plus a margin that can adjust with sustainability performance, and a tenor of five years. Proceeds are designated for general corporate purposes.

The company redeemed 60,000 shares of its 8.75% Series E preferred at the stated amount plus 0.523%, including accrued and unpaid distributions, with cancellation of the series. The transaction involved Toro Corp., whose Chairman/CEO also serves in the same roles at Castor; both boards used special committees of disinterested, independent directors to review and approve terms.

Actual financial impact hinges on loan pricing versus preferred distributions and corporate uses of funds. Subsequent disclosures may detail interest margins, sustainability adjustments, and post-redemption capital structure.

Castor Maritime Inc. ha stipulato un prestito a termine senior sostenibile legato alla sostenibilità del valore di 50,0 milioni di dollari con una banca europea, garantito da ipoteche di primo grado su quattro navi mercantili secche e garantito dalla società. Il finanziamento quinquennale prevede un interesse basato sul Term SOFR più un margine che può variare in base alle performance rispetto agli obiettivi di sostenibilità. L'utile netto sarà utilizzato per scopi generali aziendali.

Castor ha inoltre portato a termine la piena redenzione di 60.000 delle sue azioni privilegiate convertibili cumulative ordinarie di serie E parzialmente perpetue al 13 ottobre 2025. Il prezzo di redemptione era pari all'importo nominale più lo 0,523%, comprese le distribuzioni maturate e non pagate, e le azioni sono state cancellate. Il contraente, Toro Corp., è quotata al Nasdaq; il suo Presidente e CEO serve anche come Presidente, CEO e CFO di Castor. Entrambe le assemblee hanno approvato i termini su raccomandazione di appositi comitati di amministratori indipendenti e non interessati.

Castor Maritime Inc. obtuvo un préstamo senior vinculado a la sostenibilidad por 50,0 millones de dólares con un banco europeo, asegurado mediante hipotecas de primer grado sobre cuatro buques secos y garantizado por la empresa. La facilidad a cinco años genera intereses a un rendimiento basado en Term SOFR más un margen que puede ajustarse según el rendimiento frente a los objetivos de sostenibilidad. Los fondos netos se destinarán a fines corporativos generales.

Castor también completó la redención total de 60,000 de sus acciones preferentes convertibles acumulativas de serie E, de carácter perpetuo, al 13 de octubre 2025. El precio de redención fue igual al monto nominal más el 0,523%, incluyendo distribuciones devengadas e impagas, y las acciones fueron canceladas. La contraparte, Toro Corp., cotiza en Nasdaq; su Presidente y CEO también es Presidente, CEO y CFO de Castor. Ambos consejos aprobaron los términos tras recomendaciones de comités especiales de directores independientes y sin intereses.

Castor Maritime Inc.는 유럽 은행과 5,000만 달러 규모의 지속가능성 연계형 선순위 만기 대출을 체결했으며, 이는 네 척의 건정 벌크선에 대한 1순위 모기지로 담보되며 회사의 보증이 있습니다. 5년 facility은 기간 SOFR에 지속가능성 목표 성과에 따라 조정될 수 있는 마진이 더해진 이자율을 가집니다. 순수익은 일반 기업 목적에 사용될 예정입니다.

Castor는 또한 2025년 10월 13일에 60,000주의 8.75% 시리즈 E 누적 무한히 가변 가능한 우선주를 완전 상환했습니다. 상환 가격은 명시된 액면가에 0.523%를 더한 금액이며, 미지급된 배당금도 포함되었고, 주식은 소각되었습니다. 상대방인 Toro Corp.는 나스닥에 상장되어 있으며, 그의 회장 겸 CEO는 Castor의 회장, CEO 및 CFO도 겸임합니다. 양 이사회는 이해관계가 없는 독립 이사들로 구성된 특별 위원회의 권고에 따라 조건을 승인했습니다.

Castor Maritime Inc. a conclu un prêt à terme senior lié à la durabilité d’un montant de 50,0 millions de dollars avec une banque européenne, garanti par des hypothèques de premier rang sur quatre navires convoyeurs secs et garanti par la société. La facilité d’une durée de cinq ans porte un intérêt au taux Term SOFR plus une marge qui peut être ajustée en fonction des performances par rapport aux objectifs de durabilité. Le produit net sera utilisé pour des fins générales d’entreprise.

Castor a également procédé à l’intégrale redemption de 60 000 de ses actions privilégiées convertibles cumulatives de série E perpétuelles au 13 octobre 2025. Le prix de rachat équivalait au montant nominal plus 0,523 %, y compris les distributions acquises et impayées, et les actions ont été annulées. La contrepartie, Toro Corp., est cotée au Nasdaq; son président et CEO occupe également les postes de président, CEO et CFO de Castor. Les deux conseils ont approuvé les termes sur recommandation de comités spéciaux d’administrateurs indépendants et sans lien d’intérêts.

Castor Maritime Inc. hat mit einer europäischen Bank einen revolvierenden Nachhaltigkeits-Senior-Darlehen über 50,0 Mio. USD abgeschlossen, abgesichert durch Hypotheken erster Rang auf vier Trockenbulk-Schiffe und von dem Unternehmen garantiert. Die fünfjährige Facility sieht Zinsen zu Term SOFR plus eine Margin vor, die sich basierend auf der Leistung gegenüber Nachhaltigkeitszielen anpassen kann. Die Nettomittel werden für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke verwendet.

Castor hat außerdem die vollständige Rückzahlung von 60.000 Stück der Series-E-Cumulativen-Perpetual-Convertible-Preferred Shares mit einer Verzinsung von 8,75% am 13. Oktober 2025 abgeschlossen. Der Rückzahlungspreis entsprach dem Nennbetrag zuzüglich 0,523%, einschließlich aufgelaufener und nicht bezahlter Ausschüttungen, und die Aktien wurden storniert. Die Gegenpartei Toro Corp., Nasdaq-gelistet; dessen Chairman und CEO fungiert zugleich als Vorsitzender, CEO und CFO von Castor. Beide Vorstände genehmigten die Bedingungen nach Empfehlungen von Sonderausschüssen unabhängiger Directors.


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of October 2025

Commission File Number: 001-38802

CASTOR MARITIME INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒
 
Form 40-F  ☐



INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Entry into Senior Term Loan Facility
 
Castor Maritime Inc. (“Castor”) announces the signing of a $50.0 million sustainability-linked senior term loan facility (the “Facility”) with a European bank. The Facility will be secured by, among others, a first priority mortgage over four of Castor’s dry bulk vessels and will be guaranteed by Castor. The net proceeds from the Facility will be used for general corporate purposes.
 
The Facility has a tenor of five years and bears interest at a rate of Term SOFR plus a margin, which may be adjusted based on Castor’s performance against certain sustainability-linked targets.
 
Full Redemption of Series E Preferred Shares

On September 29, 2025, Castor entered into a share purchase agreement with Toro Corp. (“Toro”), pursuant to which Castor sold to Toro, for an aggregate consideration of $60,000,000 in cash, 60,000 of Castor’s 8.75% Series E cumulative perpetual convertible preferred shares, par value $0.001 per share, with a cumulative preferred distribution accruing at a rate of 8.75% per annum on the stated amount of $1,000 per share (the “Series E Preferred Shares”). Pursuant to the terms of the Series E Preferred Shares, Castor could redeem, at its option, the Series E Preferred Shares in whole or in party, at any time and from time to time on or after the day that is one month after September 30, 2025, at a cash redemption price equal to 100% of the stated amount of the Series E Preferred Shares plus accrued dividend to the redemption date. On October 13, 2025, Castor and Toro agreed to the full redemption of the Series E Preferred Shares by Castor on October 13, 2025 for a cash consideration equal to the stated amount of the Series E Preferred Shares plus 0.523% thereof, including accrued and unpaid distributions. Following the full redemption, such Series E Preferred Shares shall be cancelled and will no longer remain outstanding.

Toro is a public company listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Toro’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is also Castor’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The foregoing full redemption of the Series E Preferred Shares and its terms were approved by the board of directors of Castor and Toro at the recommendation of their respective special committees of disinterested and independent directors who negotiated the redemption.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


CASTOR MARITIME INC.
Dated: October 15, 2025



By:
/s/ Petros Panagiotidis


Petros Panagiotidis


Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer



FAQ

What financing did CTRM secure and for how much?

Castor Maritime entered a $50.0 million sustainability-linked senior term loan with a European bank, secured by first-priority mortgages on four vessels.

What are the key terms of CTRM’s new loan?

The Facility has a five-year tenor and bears interest at Term SOFR plus a margin, which may adjust based on sustainability targets.

How will CTRM use the proceeds from the $50M Facility?

The company stated the net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

What action did CTRM take regarding its Series E preferred shares?

On October 13, 2025, Castor fully redeemed 60,000 8.75% Series E preferred shares at the stated amount plus 0.523%, including accrued and unpaid distributions, and cancelled them.

Who was the counterparty in the preferred share transactions?

The counterparty was Toro Corp., a Nasdaq-listed company. Its Chairman and CEO is also Castor’s Chairman, CEO and CFO.

How was the related-party aspect of the redemption approved?

The terms were approved by the boards of both Castor and Toro following recommendations from their special committees of disinterested and independent directors.
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