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Marine Transportation
DealsJul 8, 2026, 11:15 AM

Genco warns shareholders against Diana's $24.80 tender offer

AI Summary

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. has cautioned its shareholders against tendering their shares into Diana Shipping Inc.'s $24.80 per share cash tender offer, stating it significantly undervalues the company. Genco's Board unanimously rejected this offer, noting it is below the company's net asset value and lacks a control premium. The Board is currently reviewing a separate, non-binding proposal from Diana that includes cash and Diana stock.

Key Highlights

  • Genco warns shareholders not to tender shares into Diana Shipping's $24.80 per share cash offer.
  • Genco's Board unanimously rejected the $24.80 tender offer, citing undervaluation.
  • The rejected offer is below Genco's net asset value (NAV) and lacks a control premium.
  • Genco's Board is reviewing Diana's separate indicative non-binding proposal (cash + Diana stock).
  • Diana has not updated its tender offer materials to align with its non-binding proposal.