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TOP Ships updates 50M-share prospectus, cites no new events

TOP Ships updates its F-1 prospectus to add a Form 6-K and states it sees no undisclosed material developments behind recent unusual trading in TOPS shares.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TOP SHIPS INC. (TOPS) filed a prospectus supplement under its Form F-1 registration statement covering up to 50,000,000 common shares, primarily to incorporate by reference a new Form 6-K. The attached Form 6-K includes a press release responding to unusual trading in the company’s shares on NYSE American.

The company states it has made inquiries and does not believe any conditions requiring corrective action exist and that it is not aware of any undisclosed material developments in its business to explain the recent unusual market activity.

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Filing Explained

The filing extends the September 22 update to three F-3 registration statements; 50 million shares remain registered capacity, not reported issuance.

TOP Ships updated its F-1 prospectus with the September 22, 2026 Form 6-K and continues to state coverage of up to 50,000,000 common shares; this filing updates registration materials but does not report those shares as issued or sold.

The attached Form 6-K reports the company’s response to unusual trading activity and is incorporated by reference into three F-3 registration statements, extending the update to those registration materials without disclosing a new financing, proceeds, or completed share issuance.

Registered common shares Up to 50,000,000 shares Common shares covered under the Form F-1 registration referenced by the prospectus supplement
Unusual trading start September 21, 2026 Unusual trading reported during post-market hours in TOP Ships common stock
Unusual trading continuation September 22, 2026 Unusual trading reported during pre-market hours in TOP Ships common stock
Commission File Number 001-37889 File number for TOP Ships Inc. as a foreign private issuer
Prospectus Supplement regulatory
"This is a supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to the prospectus"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
Registration Statement on Form F-1 regulatory
"forms a part of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1"
A registration statement on Form F-1 is a legal document companies file with regulators to offer their shares to investors in a foreign country or market. It provides essential information about the company's business, finances, and risks, helping investors make informed decisions about whether to buy its stock. This process ensures transparency and protects investors by making company details publicly available before trading begins.
Form 6-K regulatory
"the Company’s Report on Form 6-K, furnished to the U.S. Securities"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements."
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.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor"
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FAQ

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What does TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS) disclose in this 424B3 prospectus supplement?

The filing adds a new Form 6-K, including a press release, to TOP Ships Inc.’s existing Form F-1 prospectus covering up to 50,000,000 common shares. It does not change the offering terms but updates the disclosure record with recent company communications.

How many TOP Ships (TOPS) shares are covered by the referenced registration?

The prospectus supplement references a Form F-1 registration statement covering up to 50,000,000 common shares of TOP Ships Inc. This supplement itself mainly incorporates new disclosure from a Form 6-K into that existing registration statement.

What does TOP Ships (TOPS) say about the recent unusual trading in its stock?

TOP Ships reports unusual trading in its common stock during post-market hours on September 21, 2026 and pre-market hours on September 22, 2026, and states it has made inquiries and does not believe any conditions requiring corrective action exist at this time.

Does TOP Ships (TOPS) report any new material developments explaining the unusual market action?

No. TOP Ships states there has been no material development in its business and affairs not previously disclosed, and, to its knowledge, no other reason to account for the unusual market action in its shares.

Which SEC forms are updated or referenced by this TOPS filing?

The prospectus supplement updates a Form F-1 registration statement and attaches a Form 6-K. The Form 6-K’s information is also incorporated by reference into TOP Ships’ Form F-3 registration statements with File Nos. 333-290238, 333-268475 and 333-267545.

On which market did the unusual trading in TOP Ships (TOPS) shares occur?

TOP Ships reports that the unusual trading activity occurred in its common stock on the NYSE American LLC during post-market hours on September 21, 2026 and pre-market hours on September 22, 2026.

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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

Registration No. 333-295328

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 8

(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 September 22, 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 September 22, 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 September 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 [   ]

 

 

 

 

On September 22, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated September 22, 2026

The information contained in this Report 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: September 22, 2026       /s/ Evangelos J. Pistiolis     
    Evangelos J. Pistiolis
    Chief Executive Officer
   

 

 

 

 EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Top Ships Inc. Provides Response to Unusual Market Action

 

ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 22, 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 the Company had become aware of unusual trading activity in its common stock on the NYSE American LLC during post market hours on September 21, 2026 and during pre-market hours on September 22, 2026. The Company is issuing this press release pursuant to Section 401(d) of the NYSE American Company Guide. The Company has made inquiries and does not believe any conditions requiring corrective action exist at this time. The Company is further announcing that there has been no material development in its business and affairs not previously disclosed or, to its knowledge, any other reason to account for the unusual market action.

 

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. 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 unusual market action or the conditions accounting for it.

 

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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