Diana Shipping Inc.

Navigating the Future of Shipping: Leadership Insights – Q2 2026

2026-07-14 12:56:39

NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Link is pleased to release the Q2 2026 edition of its Quarterly Shipping Insights-a carefully curated collection of original articles based on exclusive discussions with senior executives across the Container, Dry Bulk, LNG, LPG and Tanker sectors, as well as leading industry regulators, and service providers.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Date for the 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

2026-07-14 07:05:00

ATHENS, Greece, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 are scheduled to be released before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Genco Shipping & Trading

2026-07-13 07:37:00

11.1 Million, or 29.7% of Outstanding Shares Not Owned by Diana, Tendered into Offer as of July 10 Latest Direct Proposal of $27.34 Per Share, Comprised of $24.80 in Cash and One Diana Share, Remains on the Table ATHENS, Greece, July 13, 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 announced that its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco not already owned by Diana has been extended to July 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time.

Diana Shipping Inc. Asks: Why is Genco So Afraid of Diana's Tender Offer?

2026-07-08 16:08:00

The Answer: Because the Genco Board Can't Take the Heat That Comes with Shareholders Expressing Their Views Genco Board Has Resorted to Arguing Petty Technicalities Instead of Engaging with Diana Keeps Making Hollow Claim That Shareholders Will Only Receive $24.80 Per Share if They Tender – The Truth is That Genco Shareholders Will Receive Nothing Because the Genco Board Continues to Maintain Its Poison Pill and Refuses to Negotiate a Value Creating Transaction Diana's Tender Offer Provides Shareholders with a Golden Opportunity to Deliver a Clear Message to the Genco Board That They Should Stop Stalling and Start Negotiating Based on Diana's Latest Proposal: $27.34 Per Share, Comprised of $24.80 in Cash and One Diana Share ATHENS, Greece, July 08, 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 asked Genco shareholders to consider a very simple question: Why is Genco so afraid of Diana's tender offer? The answer is very simple: the Genco Board of Directors (the “Genco Board”) knows very well that as more shares are tendered, the Genco Board runs out of excuses and becomes subject to more pressure to negotiate a transaction based on Diana's increased proposal to acquire the outstanding shares of Genco that it does not already own for $27.34 per share — comprised of $24.80 per share in cash plus one Diana share.

Diana Shipping Inc. Urges Genco Shipping & Trading Shareholders to Tender Their Shares by Friday, July 10

2026-07-08 07:04:00

10,583,484 Shares, or 28.4% of Outstanding Shares Not Owned by Diana, Tendered into Offer as of June 26, 2026 Diana's $27.34 Per Share Offer Made Directly to Genco Board — Comprised of $24.80 in Cash and One Diana Share Valued at $2.54 — Remains on the Table, Providing an Opportunity to Deliver Premium Value for All Genco Shareholders Nearly Three Weeks After Receiving Diana's Offer, Genco Board Has Yet to Respond; By Tendering Their Shares, Shareholders Can Send a Clear Message to the Genco Board That They Should Negotiate a Transaction with Diana ATHENS, Greece, July 08, 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 issued a final reminder to Genco shareholders to tender their shares into Diana's tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco not already owned by Diana by July 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Medusa with Aquavita

2026-07-07 09:20:00

ATHENS, Greece, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Aquavita International S.A., for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Medusa. The gross charter rate is US$16,850 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum October 5, 2027 up to maximum December 20, 2027. The charter is expected to commence on July 10, 2026. The m/v Medusa is currently chartered, as previously announced, to Cargill International SΑ, Geneva, at a gross charter rate of US$13,000 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Extension of Financing to Support Acquisition of All Outstanding Shares of Genco Shipping & Trading

2026-06-30 12:04:00

Fully Underwritten Commitment Arranged by DNB Carnegie and Nordea, with Participation from Leading International Banks $27.34 Per Share Offer Made to Genco Board — Comprised of $24.80 in Cash and One Diana Share Valued at $2.54 1 — Remains on the Table, Providing an Opportunity to Deliver Premium Value for Genco Shareholders Financing Extension, Combined with Shareholder Tender Support, Reflects Growing Momentum Behind Diana's Proposal and Its Unwavering Commitment to Negotiating a Transaction with Genco ATHENS, Greece, June 30, 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 announced an extension of the fully committed financing supporting Diana's offer to acquire the outstanding shares of Genco not already owned by Diana. The extension is a further demonstration of Diana's commitment to completing a transaction and of its banking partners' confidence in the strength and credibility of Diana's proposal.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Genco Shipping & Trading

2026-06-29 06:30:00

10.6 Million, or 28.4% of Outstanding Shares Not Owned By Diana, Tendered into Offer as of June 26 $27.34 Per Share Offer Made to Genco Board — Comprised of $24.80 in Cash and One Diana Share Valued at $2.54 1 — Remains on the Table, Providing an Opportunity to Deliver Premium Value for Genco Shareholders Significant Show of Support for Diana's Tender Offer Sends Clear Message that Genco and Diana Should Negotiate a Transaction ATHENS, Greece, June 29, 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 announced that its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco not already owned by Diana has been extended to July 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time.