AcquisitionsJul 13, 2026, 09:12 AM
Diana Shipping Extends Genco Tender Offer to July 24
AI Summary
Diana Shipping Inc. has extended its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited not already owned by Diana until July 24, 2026. As of July 10, 2026, 11,081,926 Genco shares, representing 29.7% of shares not owned by Diana, have been tendered. Diana's current offer of $27.34 per share, comprising $24.80 in cash and one Diana share, remains on the table, with the CEO emphasizing the need for good faith negotiations.
Key Highlights
- Tender offer for Genco shares extended to July 24, 2026.
- 11,081,926 Genco shares tendered as of July 10, 2026.
- Tendered shares represent 29.7% of outstanding shares not owned by Diana.
- Diana's offer is $27.34 per share ($24.80 cash + one Diana share).
- Diana share value based on 30-day VWAP as of June 16, 2026, was $2.54.
- Diana owns over 14% of Genco's outstanding shares.
- Offer represents a 53% premium to Genco's undisturbed share price.
- Offer represents a 6% premium to Genco's net asset value.
- Committed financing of $1.412 billion supports the offer.
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