AcquisitionsJun 4, 2026, 04:01 PM
Diana Urges Genco Shareholders to Accept $24.80 Offer
AI Summary
Diana Shipping Inc., the largest shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, criticized Genco's board for using shifting valuation standards and a "poison pill" to avoid engagement with Diana's fully financed, all-cash offer of $24.80 per share. Diana highlighted that its offer is approximately 1.0x NAV based on Genco's previously used valuation source, while Genco's current estimates fail to account for liquidation costs and demand an inconsistent control premium. Diana called on Genco to agree to an independent valuation process, remove its poison pill, and urged Genco shareholders to vote for Diana's independent nominees and tender their shares by June 26, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Diana offers to acquire Genco at $24.80 per share in an all-cash offer.
- Diana Shipping Inc. is the largest shareholder of Genco, holding approximately 14.4% (6,264,548 shares).
- Genco's shares have traded at an average 30% discount to NAV since 2020.
- Comparable shipping take-private transactions averaged 82% of NAV over the last five years.
- Diana estimates Genco's stock could revert to approximately $18.00 per share if its offer is removed.
- Genco's Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
- Diana's tender offer for Genco shares expires on June 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. NYC time.
- Diana calls for an independent valuation process involving three brokers.
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