AcquisitionsJul 28, 2026, 12:07 PM
Diana challenges Genco's fleet valuation, reiterates offer
AI Summary
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX), the largest shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK), highlighted data from VesselsValue showing a meaningful decline in Genco's fleet values, contradicting Genco's claims of rising values. Diana accused Genco of abandoning its long-standing valuation methodology in favor of higher sell-side estimates only after Diana's acquisition proposal was made. Diana's offer of $27.34 per share remains active, and the company urged Genco's board to engage, warning that further delays could erode value and lead to a reassessment of the offer.
Key Highlights
- Genco's fleet value declined by $50 million, or 3.4%, from early June to July 28, 2026, according to VesselsValue.
- Genco previously used VesselsValue data for over five years for fleet valuation and loan-to-value calculations.
- Genco switched to higher sell-side analyst estimates for valuation after Diana's initial acquisition proposal.
- Diana's offer of $27.34 per share for Genco remains on the table.
- Diana warns that continued delay by Genco's board could lead to further value erosion and reassessment of its offer.
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