Director Balakrishnan Mahesh reports 31,500 SBLK shares in Form 3

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. director Balakrishnan Mahesh filed an initial ownership report showing beneficial ownership of 31,500 common shares. These shares are held directly, and the filing does not disclose any recent purchases or sales, only the existing equity position.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Balakrishnan Mahesh

(Last) (First) (Middle)

333 S. GRAND AVENUE

28TH FLOOR

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CA 90505

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. [ SBLK ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common shares, par value $0.01 per share	31,500	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	Mahesh Balakrishnan	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does the latest Form 3 for SBLK show for Balakrishnan Mahesh?

The Form 3 shows that director Balakrishnan Mahesh beneficially owns 31,500 common shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK). The shares are reported as directly held and the filing reflects an initial ownership position rather than a new transaction.

Is the SBLK Form 3 filing a buy or sell transaction?

The SBLK Form 3 is not a buy or sell; it reports existing holdings. It lists 31,500 common shares beneficially owned by director Balakrishnan Mahesh, showing his equity stake rather than documenting a recent purchase or sale.

How many Star Bulk (SBLK) shares does Balakrishnan Mahesh report owning?

The filing reports that Balakrishnan Mahesh owns 31,500 common shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. These shares are held directly, indicating his personal equity interest as a director in the company’s common stock.

Are Mahesh’s SBLK shares held directly or through another entity?

The Form 3 indicates that Balakrishnan Mahesh’s 31,500 SBLK common shares are held directly. The ownership type is coded as direct, meaning the holdings are not reported through a trust, partnership, or other indirect ownership structure.

Does the Star Bulk (SBLK) Form 3 include derivative securities for Mahesh?

The Form 3 for Star Bulk Carriers Corp. does not list any derivative positions for Balakrishnan Mahesh. It only reports 31,500 common shares held directly, with no options, warrants, or other derivative securities disclosed in the filing.