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TOP Ships to buy four shipowning companies for ~$35M

The four tankers are scheduled for delivery from June 2029 through March 2030, with firm seven-year charters and extension options of up to three years.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TOP Ships' prospectus supplement lists up to 50,000,000 common shares and reports an agreement to acquire all shares of four shipowning companies for approximately $34.95 million, payable by December 31, 2026. The seller is affiliated with the family of CEO Evangelos J. Pistiolis. Closing is subject to customary conditions and the successful closing of lease financing agreements arranged by the seller.

Each company has a shipbuilding contract for a 49,940 dwt ice class 1A MR tanker, with aggregate installments of $49.5 million per contract. Deliveries are scheduled from June 2029 through March 2030. The tankers have firm seven-year time charters starting at delivery, with options to extend for up to three years. The company estimates potential gross revenue backlog of $316.9 million from the four charters if all extensions are exercised. Upon closing, it says total potential gross revenue backlog, including operating-fleet and 50% joint-venture vessel charters and optional periods, would be approximately $1.24 billion. The SPVs are finalizing lease financing agreements arranged by the seller to cover approximately 85% of shipbuilding installments.

Filing Explained

The agreement requires TOP Ships, if before closing it issues equity or incurs unsecured debt unrelated to the acquisition or to the maintenance, operation, repair, refurbishment or replacement of vessels, to apply all resulting net cash proceeds directly to the approximately $34.95 million purchase price at closing.

Common shares listed on prospectus cover Up to 50,000,000 common shares Prospectus supplement cover
Purchase price Approximately $34.95 million All shares of the four shipowning companies; payable by December 31, 2026
Tankers 4 tankers Each shipowning company has a shipbuilding contract for one tanker
Installments per shipbuilding contract $49.5 million Aggregate installments payable under each contract
Potential gross revenue backlog Approximately $316.9 million Four charters, assuming all available extension options are exercised
Shipbuilding installments covered by lease financing Approximately 85% Lease financing agreements being finalized by the SPVs
Firm charter duration 7 years Begins upon delivery of each tanker
Charter extension options Up to 3 additional years At the charterer's option
dwt technical
"49,940 dwt ice class 1A MR product tanker"
ice class 1A technical
"49,940 dwt ice class 1A MR product tanker"
An ice class 1A (often written 1A or 1A⁻ depending on system) is a ship classification indicating the vessel’s hull, propulsion and maneuvering systems are strengthened and powered for operation in moderate first-year sea ice without continuous icebreaker assistance. Exact structural reinforcement, engine power and operational limits tied to the 1A label are set by classification societies or national ice rules, so the technical requirements vary by registry; broadly, 1A vessels can navigate thicker seasonal ice than lower classes but are not built for heavy multi‑year or polar ice conditions.
time charter technical
"time charter employment for the vessels"
A time charter is an agreement where a ship owner rents out their vessel to a customer for a set period, during which the customer has control over the ship’s use and operation. This arrangement matters to investors because it provides a steady income stream for the ship owner and indicates ongoing demand for shipping services, reflecting the health of global trade and transportation markets.
gross revenue backlog financial
"total potential gross revenue backlog from these contracts"
Gross revenue backlog is the total value of customer orders or contracts a company has agreed to deliver but has not yet recognized as sales. Think of it as a restaurant’s list of reservations and advance meal orders: it shows future work and potential income, but some orders may be canceled or adjusted. Investors watch it as an indicator of near-term demand, revenue visibility, and the company’s ability to convert those commitments into reported sales.
lease financing agreements financial
"successful closing of lease financing agreements"
A lease financing agreement is a contract where a company obtains the use of an asset (like equipment, vehicles, or property) by paying periodic lease payments instead of buying it outright; it’s like a long-term rental that can include options to renew or buy. Investors care because these agreements change a company’s cash flow requirements and financial obligations, affect reported assets and liabilities, and can influence credit risk and profitability—similar to how taking on a mortgage vs. renting changes a household’s monthly budget and balance sheet.
Offering Type supplement
Securities Offered Common Shares
Offering Amount Up to 50,000,000 common shares

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How much is TOPS paying for the four shipowning companies?

TOP Ships agreed to pay approximately $34.95 million for all shares of the four companies, with payment due by December 31, 2026. The acquisition closing is subject to customary conditions and successful closing of lease financing agreements arranged by the seller.

What gross revenue backlog could the four TOPS tankers generate?

The company estimates $316.9 million in potential gross revenue backlog from the four charters, assuming all available extension options are exercised. The charter agreements provide for firm seven-year periods and options to extend for up to three additional years.

When will the four TOPS tankers be delivered?

The tankers are scheduled for delivery in June 2029, September 2029, December 2029 and March 2030. Their firm time charter periods begin upon each vessel's delivery.

How must certain TOPS capital-raising proceeds be used before closing?

If TOP Ships raises capital before closing through specified unsecured indebtedness or by issuing common stock, preferred stock or another equity interest, it must apply 100% of the net cash proceeds directly toward the purchase price at closing. The indebtedness condition excludes borrowing related to vessel acquisition, maintenance, operation, repair, refurbishment or replacement.

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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

Registration No. 333-295328

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 10

(TO PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 7, 2026)

 

Up to 50,000,000 Common Shares

 

TOP SHIPS INC.

 

This is a supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to the prospectus, dated May 7, 2026 (as supplemented or amended from time to time, the “Prospectus”) of TOP Ships Inc. (the “Company”), which forms a part of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-295328), as amended from time to time.

 

This Prospectus Supplement is being filed to update and supplement the information included in the Prospectus with the information contained in the Company’s Report on Form 6-K, furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on October 7, 2026 (the “Form 6-K”). Accordingly, the Form 6-K is attached to this Prospectus Supplement.

 

This Prospectus Supplement should be read in conjunction with, and delivered with, the Prospectus and is qualified by reference to the Prospectus except to the extent that the information in this Prospectus Supplement supersedes the information contained in the Prospectus.

 

This Prospectus Supplement is not complete without, and may not be delivered or utilized except in connection with, the Prospectus, including any amendments or supplements to it.

 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 7 of the Prospectus for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in our securities.

 

Neither the Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

 

The date of this prospectus supplement is October 7, 2026.

 

 

 

 

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: 001-37889

 

TOP SHIPS INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

20 Iouliou Kaisara Str
19002, Paiania
Athens-Greece

(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 [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

 

On October 7, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release relating to the acquisition of four Product Tankers, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The Share Purchase Agreement

 

On October 1, 2026, TOP SHIPS Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Central Mare Inc. (the “Seller”), a company affiliated with the family of Mr. Evangelos J. Pistiolis, to purchase 500 registered shares of each of Roman Shark XI Inc., Roman Shark XII Inc., Roman Shark XIII Inc. and Roman Shark XIV Inc. (the “SPVs”), representing all of the issued and outstanding shares of the SPVs. Each SPV has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. for the purchase of a 49,940 dwt ice class 1A MR product tanker. The aggregate amount of installments payable under each shipbuilding contract is $49.5 million. The tankers are scheduled for delivery in June 2029, September 2029, December 2029 and March 2030.

 

The purchase price for of all the shares of the SPVs is approximately $34.95 million (the "Purchase Price") and is payable by December 31, 2026. The closing of the acquisition of the SPVs (the "Closing") is subject to customary closing conditions and the successful closing of lease financing agreements arranged by the Seller.

 

Pursuant to the SPA, to the extent the Company raises capital through the incurrence of unsecured indebtedness unrelated to the acquisition, maintenance, operation, repair, refurbishment or replacement of vessels or the issuance of any common stock, preferred stock, or other equity interest prior to the Closing, the Company shall be obligated to apply 100% of the net cash proceeds of such financing or equity raises directly toward the payment of the Purchase Price at Closing.

 

The SPVs have each finalized the principal terms for time charter employment with a major oil trader for the vessels, starting from each vessel’s delivery and for firm durations of seven years, with charterer’s option to extend for up to three additional years. The total potential gross revenue backlog from these contracts, assuming the exercise of all available charter extension options, is about $316.9 million.

 

The acquisition was approved by a special committee consisting of independent and disinterested members of the Company’s board of directors, (the “Transaction Committee”). The Transaction Committee obtained a fairness opinion relating to the consideration of this transaction from an independent financial advisor.

 

The information contained in this Report, except for the commentary of Evangelos J. Pistiolis contained in Exhibit 99.1, is hereby incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-290238, 333-268475 and 333-267545).

 

 

 

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.

 

        TOP SHIPS INC.    
    (Registrant)
     
     
Date: October 7, 2026       /s/ Evangelos J. Pistiolis     
    Evangelos J. Pistiolis
    Chief Executive Officer
     

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Top Ships Inc. Announces Acquisition of four High Specification Ice Class 1A Newbuilding MR Tankers and Gross Revenue Backlog of about $1.24 Billion

 

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOP Ships Inc. (the "Company" or "TOP Ships") (NYSE American: TOPS), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient "ECO" tanker vessels, announced today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with a related party (the “Seller”) to purchase the shares of four companies (the "SPVs") which have entered into shipbuilding contracts with Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited for the construction of four high-specification, ECO, ice class 1A MR Product Tankers to be delivered between June 2029 and March 2030.

 

The SPVs are finalizing lease financing agreements (the "Financings"), arranged by the Seller with a major Chinese leasing company, covering approximately 85% of all shipbuilding installments.

 

The SPVs have secured time charter employment for the vessels with an Oil Major, commencing upon their respective deliveries, for a firm duration of seven years, with the charterer holding options to extend for up to three additional years. The total potential gross revenue backlog from these contracts, assuming the exercise of all available charter extension options, is approximately $316.9 million.

 

The aggregate purchase price for 100% of the issued shares of the SPVs is approximately $34.95 million (the "Consideration") and is payable by 31 December 2026. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and the successful conclusion of the Financings by the Seller.

 

The acquisition was approved by a special committee consisting of independent and disinterested members of the Company's board of directors, which obtained a fairness opinion with respect to the Consideration from an independent financial advisor.

 

The Company's CEO said:

 

"Today’s deal is consistent with our recently announced redeployment of capital into our core tanker business, while at the same time further expanding our ice class fleet to 7 vessels and diversifying our charterer base with the addition of another oil major. These four high-specification, ice class vessels enhance the trading flexibility of our fleet, and their seven-year firm charters provide long-term contracted employment with a first-class counterparty well into the next decade. The total potential gross revenue backlog from these four newbuilding MR tankers, assuming the exercise of all available charter extension options, is approximately $317 million. Upon closing of this transaction, the total potential gross revenue backlog, from our fourteen newbuilding MR tankers, assuming the exercise of all available charter extension options, will be approximately $997 million. Including contracted time charters for our operating fleet and our 50% proportionate share of the backlog attributable to our JV vessels, total potential gross revenue backlog —including optional periods—will increase to approximately $1.24 billion, demonstrating the strength and visibility of our future potential cash flows. We remain focused on building a modern, high-specification fleet, with approximately 85% of the shipbuilding installments financed, employed on long-term charters with leading energy companies and traders, which we believe enhances the stability of our future revenue streams and positions the Company well for the next chapter of its development."

 

About the Company
TOP Ships Inc. is an international owner and operator of ocean-going vessels focusing on modern, fuel-efficient eco tanker vessels transporting crude oil, petroleum products (clean and dirty) and bulk liquid chemicals. The Company’s tanker operating fleet has a total capacity of 857,000 dwt and consists of one 50,000 dwt product/chemical tanker, one 157,000 dwt Suezmax tanker, two 300,000 dwt VLCCs and, through a joint venture, 50% interests in two 50,000 dwt product tankers. The Company has entered into newbuilding contracts for ten 50,000 dwt MR newbuilding tankers scheduled for delivery from the second quarter of 2028 through the fourth quarter of 2029. In addition, the Company has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire four shipowning companies that have entered into newbuilding contracts for four high-specification 50,000 dwt MR newbuilding tankers scheduled for delivery from the second quarter of 2029 through the first quarter of 2030, with closing being subject to customary closing conditions and the successful conclusion of the Financings by the Seller. The Company also owns the megayacht M/Y Para Bellvm, which it has announced its intention to divest. The Company is incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Athens, Greece. Its common shares trade on the NYSE American under the symbol “TOPS”. For more information about TOP Ships Inc., visit its website: www.topships.org.

 

For further information please contact:
Alexandros Tsirikos

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

TOP Ships Inc.

 

Tel: +30 210 812 8107

 

Email: atsirikos@topships.org

 

Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding future revenues and cash flows, potential gross revenue backlog, redeployment of capital, the acquisition of the SPVs and the expected timing of its closing, the expected delivery of the newbuilding vessels, the commencement of, and the declaration of optional periods under, the related time charters, the availability of financing for the newbuilding vessels, the intended divestment of the M/Y Para Bellvm, and the Company’s future fleet, business strategy and prospects.

 

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

 

 

 

 

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