Filed by: Diana Shipping Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of
1933
Subject Company: Genco Shipping & Trading Limited
Commission File No. 001-33393
June 30, 2026
On June 30, 2026, Diana Shipping Inc. issued the following press
release.
DIANA SHIPPING INC. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF FINANCING
TO SUPPORT ACQUISITION OF ALL OUTSTANDING SHARES OF GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING
Fully Underwritten Commitment Arranged by DNB
Carnegie and Nordea, with Participation from Leading International Banks
$27.34 Per Share Offer Made to Genco Board —
Comprised of $24.80 in Cash and One Diana Share Valued at $2.541 — Remains
on the Table, Providing an Opportunity to Deliver Premium Value for Genco Shareholders
Financing Extension, Combined with Shareholder
Tender Support, Reflects Growing Momentum Behind Diana’s Proposal and Its Unwavering Commitment to Negotiating a Transaction with
Genco
Athens, Greece – June 30, 2026 –
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) (“Diana” or “the Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership
and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK) (“Genco”),
today announced an extension of the fully committed financing supporting Diana’s offer to acquire the outstanding shares of Genco
not already owned by Diana. The extension is a further demonstration of Diana's commitment to completing a transaction and of its banking
partners' confidence in the strength and credibility of Diana's proposal.
The fully committed financing — in the amount
of $1.412 billion — is arranged by DNB Carnegie and Nordea, with participation from leading international banks, including DNB,
Nordea, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank and Danske Bank. The total financing amount reflects an adjustment to Tranche B
of the commitment from $331 million to $310 million, following Genco's sale of two vessels — the Picardy and the Predator. Tranche
A remains unchanged at $1.102 billion.
Diana’s recently increased offer to acquire
the outstanding shares of Genco not already owned by Diana for $27.34 per share — comprised of $24.80 per share in cash plus one
Diana share valued at $2.54 based on Diana's 30-day volume-weighted average price as of June 16, 2026 — remains on the table. It
represents a 53% premium to Genco's undisturbed share price and a 6% premium to Genco's net asset value per share based on VesselsValue
data, at cyclically high drybulk asset values that are at or near 15-year highs.
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Based on Diana's 30-day volume-weighted average price as of June 16, 2026.
The Diana management team remains eager and available
to meet immediately with the Genco Board of Directors and its advisors to negotiate a transaction in good faith.
Semiramis Paliou, Diana's Chief Executive Officer,
commented:
“We are grateful to our banking partners
for their continued confidence in and support of Diana’s premium offer to acquire the Genco shares that we do not currently own.
Their commitment, alongside the growing support of shareholders who have tendered their shares, sends a clear message that there is a
serious, credible, and well-supported offer on the table. We encourage additional shareholders to participate in the tender offer, which
will further demonstrate to the Genco Board that they should engage with us as soon as possible to maximize value for all Genco shareholders.”
About Diana Shipping Inc.
Diana Shipping Inc. (“Diana”) (NYSE:
DSX) is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels. Diana’s
vessels are employed primarily on short to medium-term time charters and transport a range of dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities
as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.
About Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”)
is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk’s vessels transport
major bulks, which include iron ore, minerals and grain, and minor bulks, which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Star
Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and maintains executive offices in Athens, New York, Stamford and Singapore.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this communication and other
statements made by Diana, may constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the intent, beliefs, expectations, objectives, goals,
future events, performance or strategies and other statements of Diana or its management team, which are other than statements of historical
facts.
These forward-looking statements relate to, among
other things, Diana’s proposal to acquire Genco and the anticipated benefits of such a transaction, and Diana’s ability to
finance such transaction. Forward looking statements can be identified by words such as “believe,” “will,” “anticipate,”
“intend,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,”
“may,” “should,” “expect,” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements.
The forward-looking statements in this press release
and in other statements made by Diana or Star Bulk, as applicable, are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn,
upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained
in Diana’s records, Genco’s public filings and disclosures and data available from third parties. Although Diana believes
that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies
that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control, Diana cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these
expectations, beliefs or projections.
The forward-looking statements in this communication
are based on current expectations, assumptions, and estimates, and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. These include, without
limitation, risks relating to: (i) the possibility that the proposed transaction may not proceed; (ii) the ability to obtain regulatory
or shareholder approvals, if required; (iii) the risk that Genco’s Board of Directors or management may continue to oppose the proposal
or not respond to further attempted engagement by Diana; (iv) failure to realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; (v) changes
in the financial or operating performance of Diana, Star Bulk or Genco; (vi) the possibility that shareholders of Genco will not elect
to tender their shares of common stock of Genco in connection with the Offer (as defined below) or that the conditions to consummation
of the Offer are not satisfied; and (vii) general economic, market, and industry conditions. These and other risks are described in documents
filed by Diana with, or furnished by Diana to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report
on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and its other subsequent documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC, and
are described in documents filed by Genco with, or furnished by Genco to, the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2025, and its other subsequent documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Diana undertakes no obligation
to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
Information Regarding the Offer
On May 4, 2026, Diana commenced a tender
offer, through its wholly owned subsidiary 4 Dragon Merger Sub Inc., to purchase all outstanding shares of Genco common stock at
$23.50 per share in cash. On May 27, 2026, Diana increased the offer price from $23.50 per share in cash to $24.80 per share in
cash. To the extent that Genco declares a cash dividend or other distribution on the Genco shares, the cash component of the offer
price will be reduced by the amount payable per share. Diana intends to file with the SEC an amended tender offer statement on
Schedule TO and a registration statement on Form F-4 reflecting the terms of its increased offer made to the Genco Board reflecting
an implied value of $27.34 per Genco share comprised of $24.80 in cash and one Diana share with an implied value of $2.54 based on
Diana's 30-day VWAP as of June 16, 2026. These materials, as may be amended from time to time, will contain important information,
including the terms and conditions of the revised Offer. Shareholders of Genco are strongly advised to read Diana's amended tender
offer statement, registration statement and other offer documents as they become available because they will contain important
information regarding the revised offer. Diana's tender offer statement, offer to purchase and other offer documents, when filed,
will be available at no charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
The Offer is conditioned upon, among other things:
(i) Genco entering into a definitive merger agreement with Diana substantially in the form of the merger agreement included with the Offer
documents; (ii) Genco shareholders validly tendering a majority of Genco's outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis; (iii) the termination
or inapplicability of Genco's shareholder rights plan; (iv) the Genco Board's approval of the transaction under certain affiliate transaction
provisions in Genco's charter, and (v) other customary conditions. When Diana files an amended tender offer statement on Schedule TO and
a registration statement on Form F-4 reflecting the terms of its increased offer, the Offer will be conditioned on Diana's registration
statement on Form F-4 being declared effective by the SEC. Satisfaction of the merger agreement condition, the shareholder rights plan
condition and the affiliate transaction condition is solely within the control of Genco and the members of the Genco Board.
If the Offer is successfully completed, Diana
intends to consummate a second-step merger as promptly as practicable, in which any remaining Genco shareholders who did not tender their
shares in the Offer would receive the same consideration that was paid in the Offer. As a result, if the Offer is completed and the second-step
merger is consummated, all Genco shareholders — whether or not they tender their shares — would receive the same consideration.
Importantly, shareholders who tender in the Offer may receive their consideration sooner than those whose shares are acquired in the second-step
merger.
Questions and requests for assistance regarding
the Offer may be directed to Okapi Partners LLC, the information agent for the Offer, toll-free at (855) 305-0857 or by email at info@okapipartners.com.
