Restricted stock award boosts Star Bulk (SBLK) director’s share holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Blystad Arne reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. director Arne Blystad received a grant of 7,580 common shares as restricted stock, at no cash cost per share. This compensation award increases his direct holdings to 117,533 common shares.

The restricted shares were granted under an agreement dated June 12, 2026 and will vest in full on November 20, 2026, subject to the agreement’s terms and conditions.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Blystad Arne

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common shares, par value $0.01 per share	7,580	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common shares, par value $0.01 per share — 117,533 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 7,580 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares held after transaction: 117,533 shares +1 more

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Restricted shares granted 7,580 shares Grant of restricted common shares on June 12, 2026

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Restricted stock award to director Arne Blystad

Shares held after transaction 117,533 shares Director Arne Blystad’s direct holdings following grant

Vesting date November 20, 2026 Restricted shares vest in full on this date

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest in full, restricted stock agreement

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restricted stock financial

"Represents a grant of shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to a restricted stock agreement"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

vest in full financial

"The shares vest in full on November 20, 2026 subject to the terms and conditions"

restricted stock agreement financial

"issued pursuant to a restricted stock agreement dated and effective June 12, 2026"

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blystad Arne

(Last) (First) (Middle)

HULDREVEIEN 9A

(Street)

OSLO 0781

(City) (State) (Zip)

NORWAY

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/12/2026

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

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

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

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common shares, par value $0.01 per share	06/12/2026		A(1)		7,580	A	$0	117,533	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to a restricted stock agreement dated and effective June 12, 2026. The shares vest in full on November 20, 2026 subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement.

	Arne Blystad	06/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) report for Arne Blystad?

Star Bulk Carriers reported that director Arne Blystad received 7,580 common shares as a restricted stock grant. The award was recorded on June 12, 2026 and reflects compensation, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Star Bulk (SBLK) shares does Arne Blystad hold after this grant?

After the restricted stock grant, Arne Blystad directly holds 117,533 common shares of Star Bulk Carriers. This total includes the newly granted 7,580 restricted shares, which are subject to vesting conditions under the applicable restricted stock agreement.

What are the vesting terms of Arne Blystad’s restricted stock in Star Bulk (SBLK)?

The 7,580 restricted shares granted to Arne Blystad vest in full on November 20, 2026. Vesting is subject to the terms and conditions of the restricted stock agreement dated and effective June 12, 2026 for this award.

Did Arne Blystad buy Star Bulk (SBLK) shares on the open market?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of restricted stock to Arne Blystad at a price of $0.0000 per share. This indicates a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale of Star Bulk Carriers common shares.

What does transaction code "A" mean in the Star Bulk (SBLK) Form 4?

Transaction code “A” on the Star Bulk Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition. Here, it represents a restricted stock grant of 7,580 common shares to director Arne Blystad as part of his compensation package.