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Genco Reports Q2 Revenue of $136.41M, Beating Expectations

Reports Q2 revenue $136.41M, consensus $93.48M. John Wobensmith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We have transformed Genco into a low-leverage, high-dividend company, supported by a fleet of premium-earning assets, industry low breakeven levels and a leading commercial operating platform. We continue to execute our Comprehensive Value Strategy and generate compelling returns for shareholders. Our strategy of purchasing high-specification assets, with over $550 million of investments made since 2021, has enhanced Genco's earnings power and dividend capacity. Our Q2 dividend of $0.80 per share increased by 433% on a year-over-year basis, marking a value strategy record. This represents our 28th consecutive quarterly dividend, the longest stretch in the drybulk peer group with dividends totaling $8.715 per share over that time. Based on our significant operating leverage in a strengthening market, firm fixtures to date and assuming the current FFA curve, we project a record Q3 dividend of over $1 per share, an increase of more than 560% year-over-year. Our Q3 TCE to date is 18% higher than Q2 levels and the highest level since Q2 2022. Complementing the strong rate environment, asset values have continued to rise, contributing to Genco's increasing net asset value (NAV). The drybulk market remains strong and we are well positioned to continue to deliver compelling returns and value to shareholders in 2026 and beyond."

Genco Shipping Reviews Diana Shipping's Acquisition Proposal

Genco Shipping (GNK) issued a statement regarding the expiration of the tender offer of Diana Shipping (DSX), which reads in part, "Genco is executing its Comprehensive Value Strategy, which is delivering superior returns to shareholders in a strengthening drybulk market....The Board is continuing its thorough review of Diana's non-binding indicative proposal to acquire all outstanding common shares of Genco not already owned by Diana for consideration consisting of $24.80 per share in cash and one Diana share. As part of that review, our advisors have engaged with Diana's advisors on multiple occasions to discuss their proposal, including its price, structure and terms. Genco will continue to engage in good faith discussions with Diana with the goal of determining whether a transaction that fully and fairly compensates Genco shareholders is achievable."