Icon Energy agrees to acquire approximately 2.8% stake
The charter is set at $24,750 per day through February 2028 at the earliest, with approximately $12 million of Minimum Contracted Revenue.
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Icon Energy Corp. has agreed to acquire an approximately 2.8% equity interest in an entity formed to own a 1,800 TEU ECO container feeder built in 2023. The vessel is chartered to a major liner operator at a fixed hire rate of $24,750 per day through February 2028 at the earliest, generating approximately $12 million of Minimum Contracted Revenue.
The investment is expected to be funded from cash on hand and to close by the end of October 2026, subject to definitive documentation and customary closing conditions. Icon will also be entitled to appoint a representative to the vessel-owning entity’s board. A consortium of maritime investors led by a containership owner and operator will acquire the vessel and undertake its commercial and technical management. The strategy table also lists a separate 4.6% equity interest in a 2,000 TEU feeder at a fixed hire rate of $26,500 per day through June 2028 at the earliest.
Filing Explained
Separately, this 6-K states that the commercial-update information in its October 14 press release is incorporated by reference into Icon’s Form F-3 registration statement, unless later filed or furnished documents or reports supersede it.
Key Figures
Equity interest: Approximately 2.8%
Vessel capacity: 1,800 TEU
Fixed hire rate: $24,750 per day
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7 metrics
Equity interest
Approximately 2.8%
Icon’s agreed interest in the entity formed to own the vessel
Vessel capacity
1,800 TEU
ECO container feeder built in 2023
Fixed hire rate
$24,750 per day
Charter through February 2028 at the earliest
Minimum Contracted Revenue
Approximately $12 million
Estimated revenue for the vessel’s contracted period
Charter expiration
February 2028 at the earliest
Vessel charter
Expected closing
By the end of October 2026
Subject to definitive documentation and customary closing conditions
Separate equity interest
4.6%
Separate containership co-investment listed in the strategy table
Key Terms
Minimum Contracted Revenue, TEU, fixed hire rate, non-controlling interest, +1 more
5 terms
Minimum Contracted Revenue financial
"generating approximately $12 million of Minimum Contracted Revenue"
Minimum contracted revenue is the amount of sales a company is legally guaranteed to receive under existing contracts, often coming from minimum purchase commitments, recurring service fees, or guaranteed payments. It matters to investors because it creates a predictable revenue floor that helps assess near-term cash flow reliability, reduce forecast uncertainty, and gauge how much future income depends on retaining or expanding contractual relationships — like a subscription that promises a base monthly payment.
TEU technical
"1,800 TEU ECO container feeder"
TEU stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit, a standard measure of containerized cargo capacity equal to one 20-foot long shipping container. Investors use TEUs to compare the size, throughput and utilization of ships, ports and logistics networks—think of it as counting parking spots for containers—which affects revenue potential, shipping costs and the flow of goods that influence supply chains and company earnings.
fixed hire rate financial
"at a fixed hire rate of $24,750 per day"
non-controlling interest financial
"acquire a non-controlling interest in a containership"
Non-controlling interest represents the portion of ownership in a company held by investors who do not have a controlling stake, meaning they do not have enough voting power to make major decisions. It is similar to owning a minority share of a business partner’s company—while they benefit from profits, they cannot control how the company is run. This matters to investors because it shows how much of the company's value is owned by outside shareholders and affects overall financial reporting.
off-hire days technical
"assuming no unforeseen off-hire days"
FAQ
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What is ICON investing in?
Icon agreed to acquire an approximately 2.8% equity interest in the entity formed to own a 1,800 TEU ECO container feeder built in 2023. The vessel is chartered to a major liner operator through February 2028 at the earliest.
How much Minimum Contracted Revenue does the ICON vessel charter generate?
The vessel’s charter generates approximately $12 million of Minimum Contracted Revenue. The estimate uses the contracted period and hire rate, net of charterers’ commissions but before brokerage and commercial management commissions, and assumes no unforeseen off-hire days.
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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
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of October 2026
Commission File Number: 001-42174
Icon Energy Corp.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
c/o Pavimar Shipping Co.
17th km National Road
Athens-Lamia & Foinikos Str.
14564, Nea Kifissia
Athens, Greece
+30 211 88 81 300
(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
On October 14, 2026, Icon Energy Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release entitled “Icon Energy Corp. Announces
Investment in a Long-Term Chartered Containership.” A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 herewith.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the information in the press release regarding the Company’s commercial update is
incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-291988), and shall be a part thereof, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
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.
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ICON ENERGY CORP.
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Date: October 14, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Dennis Psachos
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Name:
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Dennis Psachos
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Title:
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Icon Energy Corp. Announces Investment in a Long-Term Chartered Containership
Athens, Greece, October 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Icon Energy Corp. (“Icon” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:
ICON), an international shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes via its fleet of oceangoing vessels, today announced that it has agreed to acquire a non-controlling interest in a containership
employed under a long-term contract with a major liner operator.
The Transaction
The vessel is a 1,800 TEU ECO container feeder, built in 2023. The vessel is chartered to a major liner operator, at a fixed hire rate
of $24,750 per day through February 2028 at the earliest, generating approximately $12 million of Minimum Contracted Revenue. The vessel will be acquired by a consortium of professional maritime investors led by a reputable containership owner and
operator, which will also undertake the vessel’s commercial and technical management.
Icon has agreed to acquire an approximately 2.8% equity interest in the entity formed to own the vessel. The investment is expected to
be funded from cash on hand and to close by the end of October 2026, subject to definitive documentation and customary closing conditions.
In connection with this co-investment, Icon will also be entitled to appoint a representative to the board of directors of the entity
formed to own the vessel.
Co-Investment Strategy
The transaction follows Icon’s strategy to complement its core dry bulk business through selective co-investments in adjacent maritime
opportunities alongside experienced industry partners. As of the date hereof, including this transaction, Icon has made the following co-investments under this strategy:
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Sector
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Vessel description
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Charter type
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Charter
expiration
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Investment
type
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Containership
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2,000 TEU geared container feeder with high reefer capacity, built in 2008
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Fixed rate TC to a major liner operator at a fixed hire rate of $26,500/day
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June 2028 at the earliest
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4.6% equity interest
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Containership
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1,800 TEU ECO container feeder, built in 2023
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Fixed rate TC to a major liner operator at a fixed hire rate of $24,750/day
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February 2028 at the earliest
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2.8% equity interest (1)
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(1) In connection with this co-investment, Icon will also be entitled to appoint a representative to the board of directors
of the entity formed to own the vessel.
Icon expects future co-investments under this strategy, if any, to be pursued opportunistically and with disciplined sizing as passive,
non-controlling positions, seeking to enhance returns while preserving Icon’s operational focus. In addition, this strategy is expected to expand market intelligence, broaden Icon’s network, and provide access to the expertise, insights and
perspectives of other skilled investors and operators. It is also expected to deepen Icon’s understanding of adjacent maritime sectors and reveal potential areas for future strategic expansion.
Key Performance Indicators used in this Press Release
Minimum Contracted Revenue. Minimum Contracted Revenue is estimated by reference to the contracted period and hire rate, net of charterers’ commissions but before brokerage and commercial management commissions and assuming no unforeseen off-hire
days. For index-linked contracts, minimum contracted revenue is estimated by reference to the average of the relevant index during the 15 days preceding the calculation date.
About Icon Energy Corp.
Icon is an international shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes via its fleet of
oceangoing vessels, while selectively pursuing co-investments in complementary maritime opportunities. Icon maintains its principal executive office in Athens, Greece, and its common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol
“ICON.”
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.” Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future such as vessel employment or charter types or
co-investments, amongst other things, and are therefore statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,”
“expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions that are other than statements of historical fact, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is
not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements 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 our records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant risks, uncertainties and
contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, the Company cannot provide assurance that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. The Company’s actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements for many reasons, including as described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. As a result, you are cautioned not to unduly rely on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as
of the date of this communication. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, among other things, the Company’s future operating or financial results; the Company’s
liquidity, including its ability to service any indebtedness; changes in shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions,
business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations; broader market impacts arising from war (or threatened war) or international hostilities; risks
associated with pandemics; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC. For more discussion of the risks that could impact forward-looking statements, you are encouraged to review the discussion under the title
“Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other factors and risks listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations
or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which
any statement is based.
Contact Information
Icon Energy Corp.
Dennis Psachos
Chief Financial Officer
+30 211 88 81 300
ir@icon-nrg.com
www.icon-nrg.com