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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) has announced the conversion of all 5% Convertible Senior Notes issued by its subsidiary, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., into 5,971,290 newly issued shares of Star Bulk common stock. The conversion ratio was 86.0801 shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes. Additionally, 1,341,584 loaned shares are expected to be returned and cancelled by August 1, 2024. Following these transactions, Star Bulk's current share count will be 118,825,307, with outstanding debt at $1,381 million. This conversion marks a significant change in the company's capital structure, potentially impacting its financial position and shareholder value.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) will disclose its second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2024, after the market closes in New York on August 7, 2024. The company's management team will discuss these results in a conference call scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Interested participants can join the call by dialing +1 877 405 1226 (US Toll-Free), +1 201 689 7823 (US and Standard International), or +0 800 756 3429 (UK Toll-Free), and quoting “Star Bulk Carriers” with the conference ID 13747819. There is also an option to register for a quicker connection through a
Star Bulk Carriers reported a net profit of $74.9 million for Q1 2024, a significant increase from $45.9 million in Q1 2023. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share. Voyage revenues rose to $259.4 million from $224.0 million, and the Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rate increased to $19,627 from $14,199. Star Bulk completed a merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping on April 9, 2024, resulting in a combined fleet of 161 vessels. The company sold seven older vessels for gross proceeds of $129.6 million and took delivery of three new vessels. Operating expenses decreased due to a smaller fleet size. Star Bulk entered into new loan facilities totaling $388.1 million to refinance Eagle's debt, adding $12.6 million in liquidity. The company remains optimistic about the dry bulk market's medium-term prospects, driven by favorable order books and upcoming environmental regulations.
Star Bulk Carriers has announced the release of its first-quarter financial results for 2024, scheduled for May 22 after market close in New York.
The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on May 23 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Participants can join via toll-free numbers or register for a faster connection.
The call will also be webcast live and archived on the company's website, including slides and audio.
Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq: SBLK) announced the results of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2024, in Cyprus. Shareholders approved all proposals, including the re-election of Spyros Capralos, Koert Erhardt, and Sherman Lau as Class B Directors on the Board of Directors. Additionally, Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. was appointed as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.