Is the June 12, 2026 SBLK insider transaction a share purchase or a grant?

The June 12, 2026 transaction is a grant of restricted stock , coded as an acquisition (transaction code A). Vrettou did not buy the shares in the market; they were awarded under a restricted stock agreement.

Director Eleni Vrettou receives 7,580 SBLK restricted shares as equity grant

Q: What insider transaction did Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) report for Eleni Vrettou?

Star Bulk Carriers reported that director Eleni Vrettou received a grant of 7,580 restricted common shares on June 12, 2026. This is a compensation-related share award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Q: When do Eleni Vrettou’s restricted SBLK shares from June 2026 vest?

The 7,580 restricted shares granted to Eleni Vrettou vest in full on November 20, 2026 . Vesting remains conditional on the terms and conditions set out in the restricted stock agreement dated June 12, 2026.

Q: What does transaction code A mean in the SBLK Form 4 for Eleni Vrettou?

Transaction code A on the Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. In this case, it reflects a compensation-related grant of restricted stock, not an open-market trade by the director.

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vrettou Eleni reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. director Eleni Vrettou received a grant of 7,580 common shares as restricted stock on June 12, 2026. The award was made at no cash price per share as part of equity compensation.

According to the grant terms, these restricted shares vest in full on November 20, 2026, subject to the conditions in the restricted stock agreement. Following this award, Vrettou directly holds a total of 77,186 common shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Vrettou Eleni

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common shares, par value $0.01 per share	7,580	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common shares, par value $0.01 per share — 77,186 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 7,580 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Total shares after grant: 77,186 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Restricted shares granted 7,580 shares Grant of restricted common shares on June 12, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Restricted stock award, no cash price paid

Total shares after grant 77,186 shares Director’s direct holdings following the June 12, 2026 award

Grant date June 12, 2026 Effective date of restricted stock agreement

Vesting date November 20, 2026 Date when restricted shares vest in full

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest in full, restricted stock agreement, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

restricted stock financial

"Represents a grant of shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to a restricted stock agreement"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

vest in full financial

"The shares vest in full on November 20, 2026 subject to the terms"

restricted stock agreement financial

"issued pursuant to a restricted stock agreement dated and effective June 12, 2026"

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 06/16/2026 - 02:18 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/16/2026 - 02:18 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Vrettou Eleni

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

260-262 KIFISIAS AVENUE

CHALANDRI

(Street)

ATHENS

15231

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

GREECE

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. [ SBLK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common shares, par value $0.01 per share	06/12/2026		A		7,580⁽¹⁾	A	$0	77,186	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of shares of restricted stock issued pursuant to a restricted stock agreement dated and effective June 12, 2026. The shares vest in full on November 20, 2026 subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement.

	Eleni Vrettou	06/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) report for Eleni Vrettou?

Star Bulk Carriers reported that director Eleni Vrettou received a grant of 7,580 restricted common shares on June 12, 2026. This is a compensation-related share award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

When do Eleni Vrettou’s restricted SBLK shares from June 2026 vest?

The 7,580 restricted shares granted to Eleni Vrettou vest in full on November 20, 2026. Vesting remains conditional on the terms and conditions set out in the restricted stock agreement dated June 12, 2026.

How many Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) shares does Eleni Vrettou hold after the latest grant?

After the June 12, 2026 restricted stock grant, Eleni Vrettou directly holds 77,186 common shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. This total includes the newly granted 7,580 restricted shares reported in the Form 4 filing.

What does transaction code A mean in the SBLK Form 4 for Eleni Vrettou?

Transaction code A on the Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. In this case, it reflects a compensation-related grant of restricted stock, not an open-market trade by the director.