Genco Board makes commitments on Rights Agreement amid Diana takeover bid
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's Board of Directors announced commitments regarding its Shareholder Rights Agreement, adopted in response to Diana Shipping Inc.'s rapid stock accumulation and hostile takeover campaign. The Board will regularly review the agreement, limit any extension to 12 months, and resubmit it for a shareholder vote in 2027 if still in effect. Genco's Board continues to be open to offers that provide full value and a control premium for shareholders, while strongly recommending shareholders reject Diana's "inadequately priced" $24.80 tender offer and vote against Diana's proxy fight nominees and proposals.
Key Highlights
- Genco's Board commits to regularly review and consider terminating the Shareholder Rights Agreement.
- Any extension of the Rights Agreement will not exceed 12 months beyond its term.
- The Board will resubmit the Rights Agreement for a shareholder vote in 2027 if still active.
- Genco's Board remains open to offers that adequately compensate shareholders and provide a control premium.
- Diana Shipping Inc.'s tender offer is priced at $24.80, which Genco deems inadequate.
- Genco urges shareholders to vote "FOR" the continuation of the Rights Agreement and its six directors.
- Genco recommends shareholders reject Diana's $24.80 tender offer and vote "AGAINST" Diana's proposals.
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