Genco (GNK) adds shareholder letter, ads amid $24.80 tender offer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited filed Amendment No. 7 to its Schedule 14D-9 in response to the unsolicited tender offer by Diana Shipping Inc. The amendment supplements the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement and adds four exhibits, including a shareholder letter and advertisements issued on June 3, 2026. The tender offer seeks to purchase shares and associated rights to Series B Preferred Stock for $24.80 per share in cash; other terms remain as previously disclosed.

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M&A Counsel

Amendment supplements recommendation materials and attaches communications sent to holders.

The filing amends the Schedule 14D-9 to include four exhibits: a shareholder letter, a company statement, a LinkedIn post, and advertisements dated June 3, 2026. These materials are communications to stockholders in the context of the unsolicited offer at $24.80 per share.

Legal dependencies include the tender offer's terms and any disclosure obligations under Section 14(d). Subsequent filings or disclosures may clarify solicitation positions, board recommendations, or changes to the offer's terms.

Key Figures

Filing amendment: Amendment No. 7 Offer price: $24.80 per share Exhibit date: June 3, 2026 +2 more

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Filing amendment Amendment No. 7 Schedule 14D-9 solicitation/recommendation

Offer price $24.80 per share cash tender offer by Diana Shipping Inc.

Exhibit date June 3, 2026 date of shareholder letter, statement, LinkedIn post, advertisements

Class par value Common Stock, $0.01 par Genco common stock par value

CUSIP Y2685T131 CUSIP for Genco common shares

Key Terms

Schedule 14D-9, unsolicited tender offer, Series B Preferred Stock, Solicitation/Recommendation Statement

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Schedule 14D-9 regulatory

"Solicitation/Recommendation Statement under Section 14(d)(4)"

Schedule 14D-9 is a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in which a company publicly states its response and recommendation to an outside bid to buy its shares (a tender offer). Think of it as the company’s advisory note to shareholders explaining whether to sell, keep, or seek alternatives, and why, with facts and reasoning. Investors rely on it to gauge management’s view of the offer’s fairness and the likely impact on value and strategy.

unsolicited tender offer financial

"the unsolicited tender offer by Diana Shipping Inc."

An unsolicited tender offer is a public bid by an outside party to buy a company’s shares directly from shareholders without the target company’s board asking for or endorsing the transaction. It matters to investors because it can offer a quick cash exit at a premium or create uncertainty about the company’s future—like a stranger showing up with a firm offer for your house, forcing owners to weigh immediate gain against long-term plans and risks.

Series B Preferred Stock financial

"associated rights to purchase shares of Series B Preferred Stock"

Series B preferred stock is a type of ownership share issued by a company that offers certain advantages over common stock, such as priority in receiving dividends or assets if the company is sold or liquidated. It is typically issued after an initial round of funding, making it a way for investors to support a company's growth while gaining some protections and benefits. This stock matters to investors because it often provides a more secure investment position with potential for future growth.

Solicitation/Recommendation Statement regulatory

"amends and supplements the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement"

A solicitation/recommendation statement is a public message from a company, board member, shareholder or advisor that asks investors to take a specific action—such as voting a proxy, tendering shares, or accepting or rejecting an offer—and explains which choice the issuer recommends. It matters to investors because these statements aim to shape outcomes that affect ownership, control or value, and they are often subject to disclosure rules so readers can judge the source’s motives and reliability; think of it like a persuasive letter that also must show who wrote it and why.

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FAQ

What does GNK's Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 14D-9 change?

It adds four exhibits, including a shareholder letter and advertisements issued on June 3, 2026. These communications supplement the prior Solicitation/Recommendation Statement and present materials provided to stockholders in connection with the tender offer.

What price is Diana Shipping offering for GNK shares?

Diana Shipping's tender offer is for $24.80 per share in cash. The offer also includes associated rights to purchase Series B Preferred Stock as described in the existing tender offer materials.

Who filed the Schedule 14D-9 Amendment for GNK?

The Amendment was filed by Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, signed by CFO Peter Allen on June 3, 2026. The filing supplements Genco's prior Solicitation/Recommendation Statement regarding the tender offer.

Does the Amendment change Genco's prior recommendation to shareholders?

The Amendment states it "amends and supplements" the Statement and adds exhibits dated June 3, 2026. It does not, on its face, state a different recommendation; the prior Statement otherwise "remains unchanged."

What exhibits were attached in Amendment No. 7 for GNK?

Amendment No. 7 attaches four exhibits: a Letter to Shareholders, a company Statement, a LinkedIn post, and Advertisements, each listed as issued or made available on June 3, 2026.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14D-9

Solicitation/Recommendation Statement
under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED

(Name of Subject Company)

GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED

(Name of Person Filing Statement)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)

Y2685T131
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)

Peter Allen
Chief Financial Officer
299 Park Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, New York 10171
(646) 443-8550
(Name, address and telephone number of person authorized to receive notices and communications on behalf of the person filing statement)

With copies to:

Kai H.E. Liekefett
Reuben Zaramian
Sidley Austin LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 839-8744 Thomas E. Molner
J. Michael Mayerfeld
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (US) LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
(212) 715-9100

o Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.

Introduction

This Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 14D-9 (this “Amendment”) amends and supplements the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 (as amended from time to time, the “Statement”) originally filed by Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, a Marshall Islands corporation (“Genco” or the “Company”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2026. The Statement relates to the unsolicited tender offer by Diana Shipping Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation (“Diana”) and 4 Dragon Merger Sub Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Diana, to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Genco, par value $0.01 per share, and the associated rights to purchase shares of Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, for $24.80 per share in cash, without interest and less any required withholding taxes. Except as otherwise set forth in this Amendment, the information set forth in the Statement remains unchanged.

The Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:

Item 9. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Statement:

Exhibit No.		Description
(a)(40)		Letter to Shareholders of Genco, issued on June 3, 2026.
(a)(41)		Statement issued by Genco on June 3, 2026.
(a)(42)		LinkedIn post, made available by Genco on June 3, 2026.
(a)(43)		Advertisements, made available by Genco on June 3, 2026

SIGNATURE

After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: June 3, 2026

GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED
By:		/s/ Peter Allen
		Peter Allen
		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)