Safe Bulkers (NYSE: SB) wins approval for dual listing on Euronext Athens

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Safe Bulkers, Inc. plans a dual listing of all 101,826,580 issued common shares on the Main Market of Euronext Athens, following approval of its prospectus by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.

The company is not issuing new shares for this admission, and its common and preferred stock will continue to trade on the NYSE. Trading on Euronext Athens is expected to begin on June 2, 2026 under the ticker symbol “SB”.

Key Figures

Shares admitted to Euronext Athens: 101,826,580 shares Par value per share: $0.001 per share Expected Euronext trading start: June 2, 2026 +2 more

5 metrics

Shares admitted to Euronext Athens 101,826,580 shares All issued dematerialized, registered voting common shares

Par value per share $0.001 per share Par value of each common share admitted to trading

Expected Euronext trading start June 2, 2026 Anticipated commencement of trading on Euronext Athens

Listing requirements confirmation date May 26, 2026 Euronext Athens confirmed all listing requirements

Prospectus approval date May 27, 2026 Hellenic Capital Market Commission approved the prospectus

Key Terms

dual listing, Regulated Securities Market, prospectus, forward-looking statements, +1 more

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dual listing financial

"all listing requirements for a dual listing of Safe Bulkers’ shares of common stock"

A dual listing is when a company makes the same shares available on two different stock exchanges, often in different countries, so investors can buy and sell the same ownership stake in more than one market—like a shop opening branches in two cities that sell the same product. It matters to investors because it can widen the pool of buyers, make shares easier to trade, expose the stock to different currencies and rules, and create price differences or arbitrage opportunities that affect returns and risk.

Regulated Securities Market financial

"on the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of Euronext Athens"

A regulated securities market is a trading venue—such as a stock exchange or an electronic platform—where buying and selling of stocks, bonds and other investment instruments is overseen by government or independent regulators enforcing rules on transparency, fairness and record‑keeping. It matters to investors because those rules reduce the chance of fraud, ensure prices reflect real supply and demand, and make it easier to buy or sell holdings—like shopping in a market with price tags and consumer protections.

prospectus regulatory

"has approved today the Company’s prospectus for the admission to trading"

A prospectus is a detailed document that explains a company's plans for offering new shares or investments to the public. It’s important because it provides potential investors with key information about the company’s business, risks, and how they might make money, helping them decide whether to invest. Think of it as a guidebook for understanding what you're buying into.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

dematerialized, registered voting shares financial

"all 101,826,580 dematerialized, registered voting shares of common stock"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 May 2026

SAFE BULKERS, INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Apt. D11, Les Acanthes 6, Avenue des Citronniers, MC98000 Monaco

(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  ý          Form 40-F   ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in the Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  ☐          No  ý

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

This Report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference into our registration statement on Form F-3, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2024 and as may be further amended, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in each case as amended.

EXHIBIT INDEX

1. Press Release dated May 27, 2026: Safe Bulkers, Inc. Publishes Prospectus Relating to the Admission to Trading and Listing on Euronext Athens.

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.

Date: May 27, 2026

	SAFE BULKERS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Konstantinos Adamopoulos
	Name:	Konstantinos Adamopoulos
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Safe Bulkers, Inc. Publishes Prospectus
Relating to the Admission to Trading and Listing on Euronext Athens

Monaco – May 27, 2026 — Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, is pleased to announce that following ascertainment by Euronext Athens of the fulfilment of all listing requirements for a dual listing of Safe Bulkers’ shares of common stock on the Main Market of Euronext Athens on May 26, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission has approved today the Company’s prospectus for the admission to trading all of the Company’s issued shares of common stock (i.e., all 101,826,580 dematerialized, registered voting shares of common stock, each with a par value of $0.001, issued by the Company) on the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of Euronext Athens. The listing prospectus is available on the Company’s website at www.safebulkers.com/Euronextathens. The Company is not issuing any additional shares of common stock pursuant to the listing prospectus.

The Common Stock is primarily listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”), which will not be affected by the listing.

The Company’s board of directors approved the admission of its shares of common stock to trading on Euronext Athens on April 1, 2026 and expects trading to commence on June 2, 2026 under the Euronext ticker symbol “SB” and ISIN code: MHY7388L1039.

About Safe Bulkers, Inc.

The Company is an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, transporting bulk cargoes, particularly coal, grain and iron ore, along worldwide shipping routes for some of the world’s largest users of marine drybulk transportation services. The Company’s common stock, series C preferred stock and series D preferred stock are listed on the NYSE, and trade under the symbols “SB”, “SB.PR.C” and “SB.PR.D”, respectively.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events, including the anticipated trading of its shares of common stock on Euronext Athens. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, business disruptions due to natural disasters or other events, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, disruptions to the mechanics required to operate cross-border trading, disruptions to trading on Euronext Athens, other technical impediments to the commencement of trading and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertakings to release 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.

For further information please contact:

Company Contact:

Dr. Loukas Barmparis

President
Safe Bulkers, Inc.

Tel.: +30 2 111 888 400

Fax: +30 2 111 878 500

E-Mail: directors@safebulkers.com

Investor Relations / Media Contact:

Nicolas Bornozis, President Capital Link, Inc.

230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536 New York, N.Y. 10169

Tel.: (212) 661-7566

Fax: (212) 661-7526

E-Mail: safebulkers@capitallink.com

Anna Wichmann

Capital Link Athens

Tel +30-210-6109-800

E-Mail: safebulkers@capitallink.com

FAQ

What did Safe Bulkers (SB) announce in this Form 6-K?

Safe Bulkers announced approval of its prospectus for a dual listing of its common shares on the Main Market of Euronext Athens. All currently issued shares will be admitted to trading there, in addition to the company’s ongoing New York Stock Exchange listing.

How many Safe Bulkers (SB) shares will be admitted to trading on Euronext Athens?

Safe Bulkers will admit all 101,826,580 issued common shares to trading on the Main Market of Euronext Athens. These are dematerialized, registered voting shares with a par value of $0.001 each, representing the company’s entire existing common equity base.

Is Safe Bulkers (SB) issuing new shares for the Euronext Athens listing?

No, Safe Bulkers is not issuing any additional common shares in connection with the Euronext Athens admission. The listing covers only the company’s already issued common stock and does not involve a capital raise or share offering.

When is Safe Bulkers (SB) expected to start trading on Euronext Athens?

Safe Bulkers expects Euronext Athens trading to begin on June 2, 2026, after all listing requirements were confirmed as fulfilled on May 26, 2026. Shares will trade under the Euronext ticker symbol “SB” and ISIN code MHY7388L1039.

Does the Euronext Athens listing affect Safe Bulkers’ NYSE listing?

The Euronext Athens listing does not affect Safe Bulkers’ NYSE listing. The company states its common and preferred stock remain primarily listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the existing symbols SB, SB.PR.C and SB.PR.D.

Where can investors find Safe Bulkers’ Euronext Athens listing prospectus?

The listing prospectus is available on Safe Bulkers’ website at www.safebulkers.com/Euronextathens. It was approved by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission for the admission to trading of all issued common shares on the regulated market of Euronext Athens.