GNK - Leadership updates

The Genco Board Has a Responsibility to Deliver on its Commitments to Create Value for Shareholders Urges the Genco Board to Engage in Good Faith with Respect to Diana's Offer of $27.34 Per Share, Comprised of $24.80 in Cash and One Diana Share ATHENS, Greece, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) ("Diana" or "the Company"), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels that is the largest shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco"), today reaffirmed its commitment to its offer to acquire Genco. On June 17, 2026, Diana increased its offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco no

Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" Genco's Highly Qualified Board on the WHITE Proxy Card – and "WITHHOLD" on Diana's Nominees For More Information Visit www.GencoDrivesSuperiorReturns.com NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company"), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today issued the following communication with important facts shareholders should know to protect their Genco investment. KNOW THE FACTS: Vote the WHITE Proxy Card Diana Shipping Inc. ("Diana") has made numerous false, misleading and unsubstantiated claims as part of its hostile campaign t

Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" the Reelection of Genco's Highly Qualified and Experienced Board on the WHITE Proxy Card Today – and "WITHHOLD" on Diana's Nominees Genco's Board Are Architects of the Comprehensive Value Strategy that is Delivering Superior Returns and Value with Upside Potential Diana's Handpicked Nominees are Not to be Trusted Protect Your Investment and Future Dividends – Do Not Let Diana Take Control of Genco on the Cheap For More Information Visit www.GencoDrivesSuperiorReturns.com NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company"), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the globa

Calls Out Genco Board's Five-Month Refusal to Engage on Fully Financed, All-Cash Offer Delivering Certain, Premium Value at Cyclically High Asset Values Refutes Genco's Campaign of Misinformation Regarding Diana's Financing, State of the Business, Performance, Nominees and Governance Details Genco Board and Management's Deliberate Pattern of Entrenchment Designed to Preserve Roles and Executive Compensation at the Expense of Shareholders Urges Genco Shareholders to Elect Diana's Six Independent Director Nominees at Genco's 2026 Annual Meeting ATHENS, Greece, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) ("Diana" or "the Company"), a global shipping company specializ

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company"), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that James G. Dolphin has retired from the Board. The decision is not the result of any disagreement on Genco's strategy, operations, policies or practices. Genco also announced that as part of its ongoing succession planning process, the Board has appointed Chief Executive Officer John C. Wobensmith to the additional role of Chairman of the Board and Kathleen C. Haines as Lead Independent Director to support the Board's continued independent oversight. Jame

NEW YORK, May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company") the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that Genco shareholders have overwhelmingly voted at the Company's Annual Meeting to re-elect to the Company's Board of Directors all seven of Genco's highly qualified director nominees – James G. Dolphin, Paramita Das, Kathleen C. Haines, Basil G. Mavroleon, Karin Y. Orsel, Arthur L. Regan and John C. Wobensmith. At the Annual Meeting, approximately 61.4% of the total shares outstanding as of the March 28, 2024 record date were represented at the meeting. The

Sets the Record Straight on Economou's Campaign Genco Continues Executing on the Comprehensive Value Strategy It Initiated in 2021 Shareholders Should Still Get Their Votes In "FOR" the Re-Election of Genco's Seven Highly Qualified Director Nominees NEW YORK, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company") the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today issued the following statement regarding George Economou's withdrawal of the nomination of Robert Pons for election to the Genco Board of Directors. Genco issued the following statement: We are please

Outlines Genco's Successful Comprehensive Value Strategy Reiterates Board's Unanimous Recommendation that Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Re-Election of Genco's Highly Qualified Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card Today Advises Shareholders to Vote "WITHHOLD" Against George Economou's Nominee, Robert Pons, and Reject His Agenda NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company"), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced it mailed a letter to shareholders in connection with the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "2024 Annual Meeting"), sche

Highlights Urgent Need for An Independent Director Perspective to Address Genco's Persistent Underperformance and Unlock Value for Shareholders Outlines Concerns with Chairman James Dolphin's Outsized Influence in the Genco Boardroom Urges Shareholders to Vote FOR the Election of GK Investor Nominee Robert Pons on the BLUE Universal Proxy Card and WITHHOLD on Genco Board Chairman James Dolphin GK Investor LLC ("GK"), an affiliate of George Economou that is an approximately 5.3% shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited ("Genco" or the "Company") (NYSE:GNK), today announced that it has filed its definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connec

NEW YORK, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company"), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced the appointment of Paramita Das to its Board of Directors effective immediately. With her appointment, the Board will comprise seven directors. Ms. Das brings significant global leadership experience in the commodities sector. She previously served as the Global Head of Marketing, Development and ESG, Metals and Minerals at Rio Tinto. Prior to that, she held various leadership roles at Rio Tinto including General Manager, Marketing and Development, Metals

NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company"), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced the appointment of Peter Allen as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 16, 2023. He is to succeed Apostolos Zafolias, who as previously announced, will leave the Company to pursue an opportunity outside of the maritime industry. Since Mr. Allen's start at Genco in 2008, he has served in various finance, accounting and corporate strategy leadership positions at the Company, most recently as Genco's Senior Vice President, Strategy & Finance. Mr. Allen has ext