# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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## Filing Summary
**0000930413-26-001646.hdr.sgml**: 20260515

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000930413-26-001646

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 14D9/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 25

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260515

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260515

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001326200
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT [4412]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** 1T
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 14D9/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-81128
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26989879

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 299 PARK AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 12TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10171
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (646) 443-8550

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 299 PARK AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 12TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10171
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001326200
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT [4412]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** 1T
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 14D9/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 299 PARK AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 12TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10171
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (646) 443-8550

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 299 PARK AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 12TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10171

**UNITED STATES<br> SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br> Washington, D.C. 20549**

**________________________________**

**SCHEDULE 14D-9**

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

**(Amendment No. 1)**

**________________________________**

**GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED**<br> **(Name of Subject Company)**

**________________________________**

**GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED**<br> **(Name of Person Filing Statement)**

**________________________________**

**Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share<br> (Title of Class of Securities)**

**Y2685T131<br> (CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)**

**________________________________**

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

**________________________________**

***With copies to:***

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

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**________________________________**

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

**Introduction**

This Amendment No. 1 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 $23.50 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:

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| (a)(18) | Cover letter to Genco's Schedule 14D-9, issued on May 15, 2026. |
| (a)(19) | Statement issued by Genco on May 15, 2026. |
| (a)(20) | Updated website, made available by Genco on May 15, 2026. |
| (a)(21) | LinkedIn post, made available by Genco on May 15, 2026. |

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**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: May 15, 2026

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

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## Ex-99.(A)(18)

**Exhibit (a)(18)**

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Dear Valued Shareholders, You are receiving this mailing and the accompanying Schedule 14D-9 in regard to the unsolicited tender offer (the "Offer") made by Diana Shipping Inc. ("Diana"). The Genco Board unanimously recommends shareholders reject the Offer and not tender their shares. To follow the Genco Board's recommendation and reject the Offer, you should take no action in response to the Offer. We encourage you to discard any proxy or tender offer materials you receive from Diana. If you have already tendered your shares, you may withdraw them at any time prior to the expiration of the Offer. The enclosed Schedule 14D-9 provides background on the Genco Board's engagement with Diana and the reasons for the Genco Board's recommendation to reject Diana's Offer. Diana is trying to take over Genco at an inadequate price Diana's Offer is their latest attempt to take over Genco at an inadequate price that deprives Genco shareholders of the full value of their investment. The Offer price remains unchanged from Diana's inadequate March 2026 proposal, which the Genco Board previously rejected. The Genco Board and Genco's management team have built a strong, differentiated drybulk shipping company that is well positioned to continue generating superior returns and driving shareholder value. You can learn more about Genco's Comprehensive Value Strategy and the Genco Board's recommendations with respect to Diana's inadequate offers and handpicked director nominees at www.gencodrivessuperiorreturns.com.

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Protect your Genco investment DO NOT tender any shares into the Diana Offer and vote on the WHITE proxy card: "FOR" Genco's nominees "FOR" proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5 "WITHHOLD" on Diana's handpicked nominees "AGAINST" Diana's proposals, 6 and 7 If you have questions or require any assistance with voting your shares, please contact Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's proxy solicitor listed below: 7 Penn Plaza New York, New York 10001 Call Collect: (212) 929-5500 or Toll-Free (800) 322-2885 Email: proxy@mackenziepartners.com Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements related to the Company's views and expectations regarding Diana Shipping Inc.'s unsolicited tender offer; any statements relating to the plans, strategies and objectives of management or the Company's Board for future operations and activities; any statements concerning the expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on the Company and its financial performance; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts and often use words such as "anticipate," "budget," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of potential future events, circumstances or future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on our management's current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements contained in this release are the following: (i) the Company's plans and objectives for future operations; (ii) that any transaction based on Diana's non-binding indicative proposal or otherwise may not be consummated at all; (iii) the ability of Genco and its shareholders to recognize the anticipated benefits of any such transaction; (iv) the exercise of the discretion of our Board regarding the declaration of dividends, including without limitation the amount that our Board determines to set aside for reserves under our dividend policy; and (v) other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q. Our ability to pay dividends in any period will depend upon various factors, including the limitations under any credit agreements to which we may be a party, applicable provisions of Marshall Islands law and the final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance, market developments, and the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The timing and amount of dividends, if any, could also be affected by factors affecting cash flows, results of operations, required capital expenditures, or reserves. As a result, the amount of dividends actually paid may vary. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this communication represent the Company's views as of the date of this communication and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, other than as required by federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Important Information for Investors and Shareholders This letter does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Company has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC (available [here]). Any solicitation/recommendation statement filed by the Company that is required to be mailed to shareholders will be mailed to shareholders. THE COMPANY'S INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY'S SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and shareholders may obtain a copy of the solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9, any amendments or supplements thereto and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at no charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the "SEC Filings" link in the "Financials" section of the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.gencoshipping.com/, or by contacting Peter Allen as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Important Additional Information and Where to Find It The Company has filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, an accompanying WHITE proxy card, and other relevant documents with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies from the Company's shareholders for the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. THE COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY'S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), THE ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement, an accompanying WHITE proxy card, any amendments or supplements to the definitive proxy statement, and other documents that the Company files with the SEC at no charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the "SEC Filings" link in the "Financials" section of the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.gencoshipping.com/.

## Ex-99.(A)(19)

**Exhibit (a)(19)**

**Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Board of Directors Unanimously Rejects Diana Shipping's Unsolicited Tender Offer**

 

*Offer Price is Unchanged from Prior Inadequate Proposal – Continues to Undervalue Genco's Assets and Business, Fails to Provide Control Premium*

 

*Genco Board Recommends Shareholders NOT Tender Their Shares Into Diana's Offer*

 

*Urges Shareholders to Vote the WHITE Proxy Card FOR Genco's Directors*

*Additional Information Available at www.GencoDrivesSuperiorReturns.com*

**NEW YORK, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –** Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) ("Genco" or the "Company"), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously rejected the unsolicited tender offer (the "Offer") from Diana Shipping Inc. ("Diana") to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco common stock for $23.50 per share in cash.

The Board, after consultation with its external financial and legal advisors, unanimously determined that the Offer meaningfully undervalues Genco's assets and business, does not provide a control premium and is not in the best interests of Genco shareholders. Genco notes that Diana's Offer price remains unchanged from its inadequate March 2026 proposal, which the Board previously rejected. **Accordingly, the Board recommends that shareholders not tender any of their shares into the Offer.**

Genco issued its formal recommendation in a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). As detailed in the filing, the reasons for the Genco Board's recommendation to reject Diana's Offer include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** **The Offer meaningfully undervalues Genco by failing to reflect the full value of Genco's assets and business and does not include a control premium.** Genco has been delivering strong, consistent financial results and substantial
shareholder returns through the successful execution of its Comprehensive Value Strategy. Diana's grossly inadequate Offer is well
below Genco's net asset value (NAV). Current mean analyst NAV estimate is $26.54 and the current median estimate is $26.80 in a
period of rising asset values across the industry. [1](#note_ftn1) The Offer also fails to provide an appropriate control premium.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** **The Genco Board believes that continuing to pursue its standalone plan will deliver substantially greater value for Genco shareholders than the Offer.** Genco has built a differentiated drybulk company with premium-earning assets
and a strong financial position. Genco is exceptionally positioned to capture value from a strengthening drybulk market. Genco's
strategic decisions have led to superior performance and returns and allow Genco to capture future upside. The Board firmly believes that
shareholders should not accept Diana's Offer, which is below NAV and less than our current stock price.

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[1](#note_ftnref1) Calculated based on NAV estimates published by SEB, Clarkson Securities, Fearnley Securities, Deutsche Bank and Pareto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** **The Offer is another tactic in Diana's attempts to acquire Genco on the cheap for the benefit of Diana and not Genco's shareholders.** In addition to the Offer, to support its takeover attempt, Diana has rapidly acquired
shares, made inadequate acquisition proposals and nominated handpicked director nominees to replace the entire Genco Board. These nominees
are tied to Diana and may take actions that are not in the best interest of Genco shareholders. In contrast, Genco's highly-qualified
directors have a track record of generating meaningful returns and value for Genco shareholders – they are architects of the Comprehensive
Value Strategy that has delivered superior returns, compelling dividends and disciplined capital allocation across drybulk market cycles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** **The quantity and nature of the conditions to the Offer create significant uncertainty and risk.** The
Offer is subject to a significant number of conditions in favor of Diana, many of which are outside the control of Genco and create uncertainty
around the likelihood that Diana will consummate the Offer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** **The Genco Board considered the fact that, on May 13, 2026, each of Jefferies and Morgan Stanley rendered an oral opinion to the Board and Strategic Committee, subsequently confirmed in writing, that, as of the date of such opinion and based upon and subject to the various assumptions, qualifications, limitations and other matters described in the respective written opinions, the consideration pursuant to the offer was inadequate from a financial point of view to Genco's shareholders (other than Diana and its affiliates).** The full text of the written opinions, dated May
13, 2026, which set forth the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken with
such opinions, are attached as Exhibits (a)(16) and (a)(17) to Genco's Schedule 14D-9. Jefferies and Morgan Stanley provided their
respective opinions for the information and assistance of the Board and Strategic Committee in connection with their consideration of
the Offer. The opinions of Jefferies and Morgan Stanley are not a recommendation as to whether or not any shareholders should tender their
shares in connection with the Offer or with respect to any other matter.

The Schedule 14D-9 filing and other materials related to the unsolicited tender offer — including copies of Genco's correspondence with Diana — have been filed with the SEC and are available at www.GencoDrivesSuperiorReturns.com.

Jefferies LLC is acting as financial advisor to Genco and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (US) LLP and Sidley Austin LLP are serving as legal counsel to Genco. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as special advisor to the Board.

**About Genco Shipping & Trading Limited**

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited is a U.S. based drybulk ship owning company focused on the seaborne transportation of commodities globally. We transport key cargoes such as iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, bauxite, cement, nickel ore among other commodities along worldwide shipping routes. Our wholly owned high quality, modern fleet of dry cargo vessels consists of the larger Newcastlemax and Capesize vessels (major bulk) and the medium-sized Ultramax and Supramax vessels (minor bulk), enabling us to carry a wide range of cargoes. Genco's fleet consists of 43 vessels with an average age of 12.6 years and an aggregate capacity of approximately 4,935,000 dwt.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This communication contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements related to the Company's views and expectations regarding Diana Shipping Inc.'s unsolicited tender offer; any statements relating to the plans, strategies and objectives of management or the Company's Board for future operations and activities; any statements concerning the expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on the Company and its financial performance; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts and often use words such as "anticipate," "budget," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of potential future events, circumstances or future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on our management's current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements contained in this release are the following: (i) the Company's plans and objectives for future operations; (ii) that any transaction based on Diana's non-binding indicative proposal or otherwise may not be consummated at all; (iii) the ability of Genco and its shareholders to recognize the anticipated benefits of any such transaction; (iv) the exercise of the discretion of our Board regarding the declaration of dividends, including without limitation the amount that our Board determines to set aside for reserves under our dividend policy; and (v) other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q. Our ability to pay dividends in any period will depend upon various factors, including the limitations under any credit agreements to which we may be a party, applicable provisions of Marshall Islands law and the final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance, market developments, and the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The timing and amount of dividends, if any, could also be affected by factors affecting cash flows, results of operations, required capital expenditures, or reserves. As a result, the amount of dividends actually paid may vary. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this communication represent the Company's views as of the date of this communication and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, other than as required by federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication.

**Important Information for Investors and Shareholders**

This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Company has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000093041326001621/c116390_sc14d9.htm)). Any solicitation/recommendation statement filed by the Company that is required to be mailed to shareholders will be mailed to shareholders. THE COMPANY'S INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY'S SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and shareholders may obtain a copy of the solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9, any amendments or supplements thereto and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at no charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the "SEC Filings" link in the "Financials" section of the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.gencoshipping.com/, or by contacting Peter Allen as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.

**Important Additional Information and Where to Find It**

The Company has filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, an accompanying **<u>WHITE</u>** proxy card, and other relevant documents with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies from the Company's shareholders for the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. THE COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY'S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), THE ACCOMPANYING **<u>WHITE</u>** PROXY CARD, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement, an accompanying **<u>WHITE</u>** proxy card, any amendments or supplements to the definitive proxy statement, and other documents that the Company files with the SEC at no charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the "SEC Filings" link in the "Financials" section of the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.gencoshipping.com/.

**Investor Contact**

Peter Allen

Chief Financial Officer

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited

(646) 443-8550

**Media Contact**

Leon Berman

IGB Group

(212) 477-8438

lberman@igbir.com

## Ex-99.(A)(20)

**Exhibit (a)(20)**

**Pop-Up Legal Disclaimer Before Homepage**

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This communication contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements related to the Company's views and expectations regarding Diana Shipping Inc.'s unsolicited tender offer; any statements relating to the plans, strategies and objectives of management or the Company's Board for future operations and activities; any statements concerning the expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on the Company and its financial performance; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts and often use words such as "anticipate," "budget," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of potential future events, circumstances or future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on our management's current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements contained in this release are the following: (i) the Company's plans and objectives for future operations; (ii) that any transaction based on Diana's non-binding indicative proposal or otherwise may not be consummated at all; (iii) the ability of Genco and its shareholders to recognize the anticipated benefits of any such transaction; (iv) the exercise of the discretion of our Board regarding the declaration of dividends, including without limitation the amount that our Board determines to set aside for reserves under our dividend policy; and (v) other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q. Our ability to pay dividends in any period will depend upon various factors, including the limitations under any credit agreements to which we may be a party, applicable provisions of Marshall Islands law and the final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance, market developments, and the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The timing and amount of dividends, if any, could also be affected by factors affecting cash flows, results of operations, required capital expenditures, or reserves. As a result, the amount of dividends actually paid may vary. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this communication represent the Company's views as of the date of this communication and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, other than as required by federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication.

**Important Information for Investors and Shareholders**

This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Company has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC. Any solicitation/recommendation statement filed by the Company that is required to be mailed to shareholders will be mailed to shareholders. THE COMPANY'S INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY'S SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and shareholders may obtain a copy of the solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9, any amendments or supplements thereto and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at no charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the "SEC Filings" link in the "Financials" section of the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.gencoshipping.com/, or by contacting Peter Allen as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.

**Important Additional Information and Where to Find It**

The Company has filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, an accompanying **<u>WHITE</u>** proxy card, and other relevant documents with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies from the Company's shareholders for the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. THE COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY'S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), THE ACCOMPANYING **<u>WHITE</u>** PROXY CARD, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement, an accompanying **<u>WHITE</u>** proxy card, any amendments or supplements to the definitive proxy statement, and other documents that the Company files with the SEC at no charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the "SEC Filings" link in the "Financials" section of the Company's investor relations website at <u>https://investors.gencoshipping.com/</u>.

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**Vote FOR Genco's Highly Qualified and Experienced Board of Directors**

Genco's Board and Management Team are Successfully Executing the Company's Comprehensive Value Strategy, Which is Delivering Strong Returns for Shareholders

VOTING INFO HERE [LINK TO VOTE PAGE]

**We are executing a disciplined strategy that is delivering strong operating and financial results and positioning Genco to create significant long-term shareholder value**

Learn more about how shareholders are poised to continue benefiting from our Comprehensive Value Strategy

LEARN MORE [LINK TO COMPREHENSIVE VALUE STRATEGY PAGE]

**Prioritizing Strong Corporate Governance**

Genco's highly experienced and qualified Board and management team are **committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.**

**Learn more about our industry-leading corporate governance practices and highly qualified Board of Directors**

LEARN MORE [LINK TO STRONG GOVERNANCE PAGE]

**Diana Shipping is seeking to take control of Genco**

One of our direct competitors, Diana Shipping, is attempting to take control of Genco at an inadequate price that deprives Genco shareholders of the full value of their investment. In furtherance of its takeover agenda, Diana has rapidly acquired a significant ownership stake in Genco, made a series of inadequate private and public acquisition proposals, launched a tender offer, and is attempting to replace the entire Genco Board with its handpicked slate of directors.

Learn more about why you should reject Diana's tender offer and not tender your shares, as well as the significant risks Diana's director nominees pose to Genco shareholders

LEARN MORE [LINK TO DIANA TAKEOVER ATTEMPT PAGE]

**Replacing the Genco Board with Diana's Nominees Puts Your Investment and Value at Serious Risk**

We urge Genco shareholders to vote WITHHOLD on Diana's nominees given their close ties to Diana and the risks of what could happen if they take over the Genco Board.

Our Board believes that Diana's nominees are **<u>not</u>** fit to serve on the Genco Board. Many of the nominees have close personal or professional ties to Diana and its leadership. Certain of the candidates have records of bankruptcy and shareholder value destruction**.**<sup>1</sup> In addition, the Board determined that the nominees do not bring substantive skills or experiences that are not already present on the highly qualified Genco Board.

LEARN MORE [LINK TO DIANA PROXY FIGHT PAGE]

**Why should I vote for Genco's nominees?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 strongly believe Genco's current Board is best positioned to guide the Company
 forward and maximize value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 have a highly experienced and qualified Board of Directors with extensive expertise across
 relevant business areas, including shipping, commodities, fleet and technical management,
 commercial operations, capital allocation, financial reporting and M&A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 directors are actively engaged in the boardroom and are overseeing our Comprehensive
 Value Strategy, which has delivered superior returns, compelling dividends and disciplined
 capital allocation across drybulk market cycles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· You
 should not trust Diana or its nominees to act on your behalf or do the right thing for
 Genco shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· If
 elected, Diana's handpicked nominees could take actions that risk destroying shareholder
 value or enriching Diana and its insiders at the expense of Genco shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 Board recommends you vote on the Company's WHITE proxy card "FOR" Genco's
 six directors, so they can continue to execute the Company's disciplined, proven
 Comprehensive Value Strategy – and vote "WITHHOLD" on Diana's
 nominees and "AGAINST" Diana's shareholder proposals.

**Why did Genco reject Diana's Board nominees?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· These
 nominations were made to advance Diana's takeover attempt, and there are significant
 risks to our shareholders if Diana's nominees take over our Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· They
 could approve a transaction at a lower price than Diana's March 2026 proposal or
 take other value destructive actions similar to what has occurred at Diana.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Many
 of Diana's nominees have close ties to Diana or its leadership.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Moreover,
 certain of Diana's nominees have track records leading companies marred by bankruptcy
 and failure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· They
 also have no additional skills or experience that are not already well represented on
 Genco's high-quality Board.

<sup>1</sup> Quentin Bruce Saones was one of the four Directors of Sterling Shipping Agencies Limited when it entered compulsory <u>liquidation in July 2023</u>. Jens Ismar served as CEO of Bulk Invest (formerly part of Western Bulk), which filed for <u>bankruptcy in March 2016.</u> During Gustav Brun-Lie's less than three years as CEO of Statt Torsk ASA, he oversaw the destruction of more than 80% of the company's shareholder value (from NOK2.50 at IPO on 4/23/2021 to NOK0.53 on 2/1/2024, the last trading date per Factset) before <u>merging</u> it into a sector competitor at a near all-time low share price.

**Why does the Board recommend Genco shareholders reject Diana's tender offer? Should I tender my shares?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 Board unanimously recommends shareholders reject Diana's tender offer ("the
 Offer") and not tender their shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Diana's
 Offer price is unchanged from its inadequate March 2026 proposal, which the Board rejected.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· After
 careful review with external advisors and on the recommendation of an independent Board
 committee, our Board determined that the Offer meaningfully undervalues Genco by failing
 to reflect the full value of Genco's assets, not including a control premium and
 not accounting for Genco's future prospects in a strengthening drybulk market.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In
 addition, the numerous conditions attached to the offer make it highly unlikely to be
 completed, rendering it illusory.

**Why did Genco reject Diana's $23.50 Offer price?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Simply
 put, the proposal was too low.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Genco's
 Board reviewed Diana's proposal with the assistance of external advisors and unanimously
 determined that Diana's proposal significantly undervalued Genco and was not in
 the best interests of Genco shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Diana's
 proposal is well below the market value of our assets (NAV) and fails to provide shareholders
 with an appropriate premium in exchange for control of Genco.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 revised offer to acquire Genco for $23.50 per share was below the mean sell-side analyst
 NAV estimates at the time it was made back in March. Those estimates have gone up since
 then, making the proposal even less attractive, as Genco continues to capture upside
 in a strengthening drybulk market.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Genco's
 current mean analyst NAV estimate is $26.54 and the current median NAV estimate is $26.80
 in a period of rising asset values across the industry.<sup>2</sup>

**Has the Board offered to engage with Diana?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 have sought to engage constructively with Diana, beginning with Genco's initial
 outreach to Diana to discuss a potential business combination in June 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 Board has made it clear that we are open to engaging with Diana if they provide an offer
 that appropriately values Genco and adequately rewards all shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 $23.50 per share proposal simply does not meet that standard.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 also offered to meet directly to discuss alternative transaction structures that would
 serve the best interests of all shareholders – including sending a formal letter
 asking them to come to the table about this transaction structure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Diana
 has consistently refused to engage on such a structure and failed to present a proposal
 with a sufficient basis for discussions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Instead,
 Diana has chosen to commence a tender offer and nominate a handpicked slate of directors
 to seize control of our Board and company.

**Who should I vote for?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 Board recommends you vote on the Company's WHITE proxy card "FOR" Genco's
 six directors so they can continue to execute the Company's disciplined, proven
 Comprehensive

<sup>2</sup> Calculated based on NAV estimates published by SEB, Clarkson Securities, Fearnley Securities, Deutsche Bank and Pareto.

Value Strategy – and vote "WITHHOLD" on Diana's nominees and "AGAINST" Diana's shareholder proposals.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 have a highly experienced and qualified Board of Directors, half of whom are female,
 with extensive expertise across relevant business areas, including shipping, commodities,
 fleet and technical management, commercial operations, capital allocation, financial
 reporting and M&A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 directors are actively engaged in the boardroom and are overseeing our Comprehensive
 Value Strategy, which has delivered superior returns, compelling dividends and disciplined
 capital allocation across drybulk market cycles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· You
 should not trust Diana or its nominees to act on your behalf or do the right thing for
 Genco shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· If
 elected, Diana's handpicked nominees could take actions that risk destroying shareholder
 value or enriching Diana and its insiders at the expense of Genco shareholders.

**What proposals has Diana made?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In
 2024, following Genco's initial outreach to Diana to discuss a potential business
 combination, Diana proposed to acquire 30% of Genco's stock in exchange for certain
 ships, make Diana's CEO a member of the Genco Board and have a Diana affiliate
 take over technical management of some or all of Genco's fleet. Through these proposals,
 Diana would have obtained effective control without paying a premium, as well as the
 ability to transfer value from Genco and its shareholders to Diana.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In
 November 2025, Diana made an indicative, non-binding proposal to acquire Genco for $20.60
 per share, followed by a revised offer for $23.50 per share in March 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· On
 May 4, 2026, Diana commenced a conditional tender offer at the same $23.50 price as Diana's
 March 2026 Proposal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· All
 of these proposals were inadequate and deprive Genco shareholders of the full value of
 their investment.

**Why does the Board believe the continued execution of its Comprehensive Value Strategy will create greater value for shareholders?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 Board and management team have been successfully executing our Comprehensive Value Strategy,
 which has returned $310 million in dividends to shareholders over 27 consecutive quarters,
 delivered outsized shareholder returns of 197% and positioned Genco to continue creating
 value.<sup>3</sup>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 are operating in a strengthening drybulk market, and shareholders are poised to continue
 benefiting from our low-leverage high dividend model and the strategic steps the Board
 and management are taking to further increase earnings power and dividend capacity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 believe Genco's Board is better positioned than Diana's nominees to guide
 the Company forward and create superior returns and meaningful value for all shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Diana's
 attempts to take over Genco pose significant risks to Genco shareholders and their ability
 to realize the full upside of their Genco investments.

**YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT**

<sup>3</sup> Represents TSR since the closing price on April 19, 2021 (the last trading day before Genco publicly announced its Comprehensive Value Strategy).

Vote "FOR" Genco's Six Highly Qualified Directors and "WITHHOLD" on Diana's Nominees

HOW TO VOTE [LINK TO HOW TO VOTE PAGE]

Investor Contact

Peter Allen<br> Chief Financial Officer<br> Genco Shipping & Trading Limited<br> (646) 443-8550

Media Contact

Leon Berman<br> IGB Group<br> (212) 477-8438<br> <u>lberman@igbir.com</u>

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**Comprehensive Value Strategy**

**Genco's Comprehensive Value Strategy**

Genco's proven strategy continues to generate strong results and returns for ALL Genco shareholders through various market cycles.

The strategy's key pillars include paying compelling quarterly dividends, deleveraging to reduce debt and break-even levels and investing in growth.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**The strategy we established in April 2021…** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**What we've done ~5 years later** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Transform Genco into a low leverage, high dividend yield company | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Provided substantial returns to shareholders**<br> Distributed $310m or $7.16 per share in dividends |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain significant flexibility to grow the fleet | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Invested in fleet to expand earnings power and dividend capacity**<br> $557m in modern, fuel-efficient, premium-earning vessels |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Target paying a quarterly dividend based on cash flows less a voluntary quarterly reserve | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Strengthened balance sheet through deleveraging**<br> Reduced debt by $119 million, supporting Genco's industry-low leverage and breakeven levels |

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**Genco is Firing on All Cylinders**

**Building on Momentum in a Strengthening Drybulk Market**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 ended the first quarter of 2026 with multi-year first quarter highs across adjusted EBITDA,
 time charter equivalent (TCE) rates and a $0.35 dividend – an increase of 133%
 year-over-year

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In
 the second quarter, estimated TCE to date is approximately $23,900 per day for 66% of
 our owned fleet available days, representing an increase of 76% year over year

**Delivering Compelling Dividends and Strong Returns to Shareholders**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 declared a $0.35 per share dividend in Q1 2026, a 133% increase year-over-year

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Projections
 show a Q2 2026 dividend of approximately $0.70 per share, a 367% increase year over year<sup>4</sup>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Assuming
 the current forward freight rate curve for the balance of the year, our dividend formula
 would produce a total dividend of $2.50 per share in 2026<sup>5</sup>

<sup>4</sup> Based on fixtures to date and assuming the market's expected view of future freight rates (the FFA curve – please see <u>www.GencoDrivesSuperiorReturns.com</u>/frequently-asked-questions for further detail on the FFA curve) for the balance of the year. Given freight market volatility, the FFA curve is subject to change. Please refer to the appendix to our Q1 2026 earnings presentation posted on our website under "Investors – Events and Presentations" for further detail on assumptions used in our projections, including expenses and utilization rates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 have paid 27 consecutive quarterly dividends, delivering total shareholder returns (TSR)
 of 131% over the past five years, outperforming the S&P 500 TSR of 86% and Diana's
 TSR of 33% over the same period<sup>5</sup>

**Growing Fleet of Premium Earning Assets**

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| We have been investing in premium earning vessels that target drybulk sectors with compelling supply and demand fundamentals |
| Recent acquisitions have included two 2020 built, high quality, premium earning Newcastlemax vessels that were delivered in March 2026, as well as an agreement to acquire a 2019 built, high specification scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel with delivery expected in June 2026 |
| Our investments enhance our operating leverage in a rising drybulk market and further expand our earnings power and dividend capacity |

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**Maintaining Low Financial Leverage and Robust Balance Sheet**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Genco
 has an industry-low net loan to value ratio of 20%, a sub-$10,000 cash flow breakeven
 level<sup>6</sup> and $350 million of undrawn revolver availability

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 strong balance sheet enables us to take advantage of growth opportunities in diverse
 rate environments

**YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT**

Vote "FOR" Genco's Six Highly Qualified Directors and "WITHHOLD" on Diana's Nominees

HOW TO VOTE [LINK TO HOW TO VOTE PAGE]

<sup>5</sup> TSR, or total shareholder return, is defined as price return plus dividends reinvested. All values per FactSet as of May 6, 2026.

<sup>6</sup> Excluding drydocking capex

**Strong Governance**

**Genco's Strong Governance**

The highly qualified and experienced Genco Board and management team remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance

**Genco continues to lead the drybulk industry in a number of ways**

1) We are the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipping company

2) We are the only U.S.-listed drybulk shipping company with **no related-party transactions** and have been consistently ranked in the top quartile on corporate governance among public shipping companies by Webber Research

3) We provide detailed disclosures on the Company's strategy and performance and align executive compensation with shareholder interests

4) We have a diverse, independent and experienced Board of Directors, half of whom are female

**Meet Genco's Highly Qualified Board of Directors**

Our six directors—**John C. Wobensmith, Kathleen C. Haines, Paramita Das, Basil G. Mavroleon, Karin Y. Orsel and Arthur L. Regan**—are highly engaged and experienced participants in the boardroom and committed to industry-leading governance. Each of these six directors brings a balanced and highly relevant skill set, with a proven track record of executing our Comprehensive Value Strategy that continues to position Genco for the future while delivering shareholder returns.

John C. Wobensmith

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Mr. Wobensmith has served as a director of Genco since May 29, 2021 and Chairman since August 26, 2025. Mr. Wobensmith has served as our Chief Executive Officer since March 23, 2017 and our President since December 19, 2014. Mr. Wobensmith has significant experience in managing all aspects of a drybulk shipping company including commercial, technical and capital allocation. During his tenure with the Company he has led the transformation of its commercial operating platform and the development of its comprehensive value and capital allocation strategy. From April 2005 until his appointment as President, he served as our Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. He also served as a director of Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Limited, a marine transportation company, from 2016 to 2017. Mr. Wobensmith has over 25 years of experience in the shipping industry. Before becoming our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Wobensmith served as a Senior Vice President with American Marine Advisors, Inc., an investment bank focused on the shipping industry. While at American Marine Advisors, Inc., Mr.

Wobensmith was involved in mergers and acquisitions, equity fund management, debt placement and equity placement in the shipping industry. From 1993 through 2000, he worked in the international maritime lending group of The First National Bank of Maryland, serving as a Vice President from 1998. Mr. Wobensmith has a bachelor's degree in economics from St. Mary's College of Maryland. He also was appointed by the Governor of Maryland and currently serves on the Board of Trustees and as Treasurer of the Board at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Mr. Wobensmith holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He was inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame in 2024 and will receive the Silver Bell Award from the Seamen's Church Institute in June 2026.

Kathleen C. Haines

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Ms. Haines has served as a director of Genco since May 17, 2017, and was appointed as Lead Director in August 2025. In January 2025, she joined the Advisory Board of Veer.voyage, a startup company incorporated in the Bahamas and a tonnage provider of zero emission ships. From 2021 until 2024 she served on the Advisory Board of Sea Machines Robotics, a privately held company in Boston, Massachusetts. She served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Heidmar Inc. ("Heidmar"), a privately held company that commercially manages a fleet of oil tankers, from July 2012 until May 2020. She was also a member of the Executive Committee of Heidmar, which was responsible for the strategy of the company as well as marketing efforts. Prior to and after her time at Heidmar, Ms. Haines has served as the Principal of Holbridge Capital Advisors, a financial consulting and investment firm specializing in the maritime industry. During 2010, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of Asia Pacific Carriers, based in Hong Kong. From May 2007 to May 2008, she was the Chief Executive Officer of the transition company created following the sale of OMI Corporation, a U.S.-based NYSE-listed international shipping company. Ms. Haines served as the Chief Financial Officer of OMI Corporation from 1998 until its sale. Ms. Haines was a board member of OSG America LLC from 2007 until it was reacquired by its parent company in 2009 and served as Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Conflicts Committee. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Seamen's Church Institute as Audit Chair and is a member of the Finance and Endowment Committee as well as the Governance/Nominating Committee. She is the Treasurer and a founding board member of the U.S. affiliate of Women's International Shipping and Trading Association. Ms. Haines is a CPA.

Paramita Das

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Ms. Das has served as a director of Genco since March 4, 2024. Ms. Das has served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Stardust Power Inc. from September 2024 to November 2025. Previously, Ms. Das served as the Global Head of Marketing, Development and ESG (Chief Marketing Officer) Metals and Minerals at Rio Tinto from June 2022 through February 2024, President of Rio Tinto Nickle Inc., President and CEO of Alcan Primary Products Company, LLC and a member of the Board of Directors of Rio Tinto Services Inc. from July 2019 through September 2023; General Manager, Marketing and Development, Metals, and Head of the Chicago Commercial Office, Rio Tinto from January 2018 to May 2022. Ms. Das has served as Chief of Staff/Group Business Executive to the Rio Tinto Group CEO from December 2016 to December 2017. Ms. Das has been a member of the Board of Coeur Mining since May 2023 and a member of the Board of Directors of Toromont Industries Ltd., a specialized equipment company, since November 2024. Ms. Das is a former Board member of World Business Chicago from January 2020 to January 2022, Chicago Children's Museum from June 2019 to June 2021 and UN Women-USNC from 2014 - 2017. She earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisville, Executive Education from University of Chicago and a Bachelors' Degree from Guru Singh Indraprastha University.

Basil G. Mavroleon

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Mr. Mavroleon has served as a director of Genco since July 17, 2015. Mr. Mavroleon served as a director of Baltic Trading from March 15, 2010 until Baltic Trading's merger with our Company on July 17, 2015. Mr. Mavroleon also served as a director of our Company from July 27, 2005 to July 9, 2014. Mr. Mavroleon has been employed in the shipping industry for the last 56 years. Since 1970, Mr. Mavroleon has worked at Charles R. Weber Company, Inc., one of the oldest and largest tanker brokerages and marine consultants in the United States. Mr. Mavroleon was Managing Director of Charles R. Weber Company, Inc. for twenty-five years and held the position of Manager of the Projects Group thereafter for five years from January 2009 until April 2013. Mr. Mavroleon is a director of Pyxis Tankers, Inc. where he serves on the audit committee and the nominating and corporate governance committee. Mr. Mavroleon also serves as Managing Director of WeberSeas (Hellas) S.A., a comprehensive sale and purchase, newbuilding, marine projects and ship finance brokerage based in Piraeus, Greece. Since its inception in 2003 through its liquidation in December 2005, Mr. Mavroleon served as Chairman of Azimuth Fund Management (Jersey) Limited, a hedge fund that dealt with tanker freight forward agreements and derivatives. Mr. Mavroleon is on the advisory board of NAMMA (North American Maritime Ministry Association), is a director emeritus of NAMEPA (North American Marine

Environmental Protection Association), and is Chairman of the New York World Scale Committee. Mr. Mavroleon is a member of the Connecticut Maritime Association, NYMAR (New York Maritime Inc.), the Maritime Foundation Knowledge Center, honorary director of the Connecticut Maritime Association Education Foundation (CAMEF), and serves on the board of trustees of the Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT. Mr. Mavroleon was educated at Windham College, Putney, VT.

Karin Y. Orsel

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Ms. Orsel has served as a director of Genco since March 22, 2021. Ms. Orsel is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of MF Shipping Group, which she established in 1994. She has over 33 years of experience in the maritime industry. MF Shipping Group provides technical management services to a fleet of more than 50 vessels, including oil product and chemical tankers, multipurpose vessels, self-unloaders, and cement carriers. In connection with these activities, Ms. Orsel has served for more than 20 years as managing director of several ship-owning companies. Ms. Orsel began her career in the shipping industry at the age of 18 with Sandfirden Rederij B.V., where she served as Financial Manager. She currently holds a number of industry governance and representative roles, including membership in the Presidency of the European Shipowners (ECSA), board membership and former presidency of the Royal Association of Netherlands Ship-owners (KVNR), board membership of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), council membership of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO), and membership of BIMCO. She also serves as Honorary Consul of Norway. Ms. Orsel is a former Chair of the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and acts as an Ambassador for the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA). Ms. Orsel has received multiple industry recognitions, including Female Entrepreneur of the Year (Netherlands, 2009), an Honorary Degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy (2017), the Tanker Industry Leader Award (2019), the Seatrade Award (2021), and the IMO Gender Equality Award (2025). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economic & Administrative Education from Winschoter College in the Netherlands.

Arthur L. Regan

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Mr. Regan has served as a director of Genco since February 2016, and was our Executive Chairman from November 2016 until May 2021. Since 2022, Mr. Regan has been the Chief Executive Officer of Energos

Infrastructure, which owns and operates marine infrastructure assets principally focused on LNG floating storage and regasification import terminals located in multiple countries globally primarily on long-term government utility linked contracts. From 2018 to 2021 Regan was the Executive Chairman of Chembulk Tankers, an owner of specialized international chemical transport vessels and was appointed to the position by its private equity owners KKR Investments and York Capital Holdings. From 2010 to 2018, Mr. Regan was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Principal Maritime Management, LLC, a wholly owned portfolio company of Apollo Global Management. Mr. Regan has more than 35 years of experience in the shipping industry in executive roles, including as President and Chief Executive Officer of Arlington Tankers Ltd. from 2004 to 2008, which was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Regan is a graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation and Management. Mr. Regan began his shipping career sailing as an officer on merchant tankers and dry bulk vessels for over ten years, completing his sea service as Master Mariner. He is currently a Member of the North American Panel Committee of the vessel classification society and maritime industry advisor DNV-GL.

**Together, our directors bring years of relevant industry and leadership experience critical to Genco's success**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Fleet
 and Technical Management

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Drybulk
 Commodities

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Commercial
 Operations

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Capital
 Allocation

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Financial
 Reporting

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. M&A

**YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT**

Vote "FOR" Genco's Six Highly Qualified Directors and "WITHHOLD" on Diana's Nominees

HOW TO VOTE [LINK TO HOW TO VOTE PAGE]

**Diana's Takeover Attempt**

**Diana's Campaign to Take Control of Genco**

Diana is attempting to take control of Genco through an inadequate acquisition proposal and a proxy contest to replace the entire Genco Board with its handpicked nominees

One of our direct competitors, Diana Shipping, is seeking to take control of Genco on the cheap. As part of its efforts to do so, Diana has rapidly acquired a significant ownership stake in Genco, made a series of inadequate private and public acquisition proposals, launched a tender offer, and is attempting to replace the entire Genco Board with its handpicked slate of directors.

Our Board has made it clear: we are open to engaging with Diana in good faith, if Diana provides an offer that appropriately values Genco and adequately rewards all shareholders. Diana has refused to do so. Instead, they have launched a tender offer and are trying to replace our Board with their handpicked nominees.

We have also sought to engage constructively with Diana on alternative transaction structures that would serve the best interests of all Genco shareholders. **Diana has refused to engage on such a structure and instead has chosen to commence a tender offer and nominate a handpicked slate of directors to seize control of Genco's Board**. There are significant risks for Genco shareholders if Diana's nominees take over the Genco Boardroom.

**You Should Reject Diana's Inadequate and Highly Conditional Tender Offer**

Diana commenced a conditional tender offer on May 4, 2026 (the "Offer").

After careful review with external advisors and on the recommendation of an independent Board committee, our Board recommends shareholders reject the Offer:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 $23.50 per share price meaningfully undervalues Genco by failing to reflect the full
 value of Genco's assets, not including a control premium and not accounting for
 Genco's future prospects in a strengthening drybulk market.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 numerous conditions attached to the offer make it highly unlikely to be completed, rendering
 it illusory.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 Offer price remains unchanged from Diana's inadequate March 2026 proposal, which
 Genco's Board previously rejected.

**Shareholders should take <u>no</u> action in response to the Offer, and we encourage you to discard any proxy or tender offer materials you receive from Diana. If you have already tendered your shares, you may withdraw them at any time prior to the expiration of the Offer.**

**Diana's Inadequate Price**

**Simply put, the $23.50 per share offer price is too low.**

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| 🗶 | **Does not capture the underlying value of Genco and fails to provide an appropriate control premium for control of Genco, especially in light of Genco's:** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o High-quality
 and growing modern fleet

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Leading
 commercial operating platform

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Established
 technical management business

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Strong
 balance sheet

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Spot
 charter-focused commercial strategy

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Track
 record of durable cash flow generation across cycles

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Execution
 of a low leverage, high capital return business model

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Superior
 returns

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Sizeable
 operating leverage in a strengthening drybulk market

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|:---|:---|
| 🗶 | **Well below Genco's net asset value (NAV) during a period of rising asset values across the industry** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Diana's
 March 2026 Proposal has always been below the underlying value of our assets. Genco's
 mean sell-side analyst NAV estimate was $25.00 at the time Genco's Board evaluated
 it. Current mean sell-side NAV estimate is $26.54 and the current median analyst estimate
 is $26.80. We are in a period of rising asset values across the industry, and sell-side
 analysts continue to raise their estimates of Genco's NAV.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Analysts
 include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ SEB

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Clarkson
 Securities

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Fearnley
 Securities

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Deutsche
 Bank

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Pareto
 Securities

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| 🗶 | **Contemplates a "fire sale" of Genco vessels** |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Diana's
 Offer is conditioned on completing a merger that includes a sale of 16 Genco vessels
 at "fire sale" prices to a competitor, Star Bulk, adding further uncertainty
 while depriving Genco shareholders of full value. Under the agreement, the vessels would
 be sold to Star Bulk at a valuation 16% below the average broker valuation.<sup>7</sup>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Specifically,
 sales would include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Genco
 Valkyrie, a 2020-built Newcastlemax for $66 million, which is 12% below average broker
 valuations<sup>20</sup> of $75 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Genco
 Constantine for $24 million, which is 22% below average broker valuations<sup>20</sup>
 of $30 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Genco
 Enterprise for $19 million, which is 26% below average broker valuations<sup>20</sup>
 of $26 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Under
 Diana's agreement with Star Bulk, 13 other vessels are being sold at a 15% discount
 to average broker valuations<sup>20</sup>

**YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT**

Vote "FOR" Genco's Six Highly Qualified Directors and "WITHHOLD" on Diana's Nominees

HOW TO VOTE [LINK TO HOW TO VOTE PAGE]

<sup>7</sup> Based on the average of two independent third party broker valuations as of May 2026.

**Diana's Proxy Fight**

**Replacing the Board with Diana's Nominees Puts Your Investment and Value at Serious Risk**

**We urge Genco shareholders to vote WITHHOLD on Diana's nominees given their close ties to Diana and the risks of what could happen if they take over the Genco Board.**

The proxy contest is not a vote on whether to approve or reject Diana's $23.50 acquisition proposal. **It is a vote on whether to give Diana's nominees control of the Company, which would put your investment and value at serious risk.** You are deciding between Genco's highly qualified Board, which has a proven track record of delivering value to you, and Diana's handpicked slate of directors.

Our Board believes that Diana's nominees are **<u>not</u>** fit to serve on the Genco Board. Many of the nominees have close personal or professional ties to Diana and its leadership. Certain of the candidates have records of bankruptcy and shareholder value destruction**.**<sup>8</sup> In addition, the Board determined that the nominees do not bring substantive skills or experiences that are not already present on the highly qualified Genco Board.

**Taken together, these concerns raise serious doubts about the ability of Diana's nominees to oversee Genco effectively and act in the best interests of Genco shareholders.**

**With control of the Board, Diana's nominees could do any of the following:**

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| |
|:---|
| **Approve a transaction at a price below the latest proposal or at a discounted price;** |
| **Take commercial actions that are unfavorable to Genco's shareholders;** |
| **Enter into related-party transactions that may funnel money from Genco and its shareholders into entities controlled by Diana insiders;** |
| **Change our low-leverage high dividend model, threatening shareholder returns;** |
| **Implement an ill-advised vessel chartering strategy like Diana's that has prevented Diana from capturing the upside of the current strong market; and** |
| **Apply the same kinds of capital allocation decisions made by Diana over the last five years that have destroyed shareholder value.**<sup>9</sup> |

---

Diana has a history of related-party transactions favoring insiders<sup>10</sup> and poor total shareholder returns. As shown below, Genco's Board and leadership team have generated far superior total shareholder returns than Diana.

<sup>8</sup> Quentin Bruce Saones was one of the four Directors of Sterling Shipping Agencies Limited when it entered compulsory <u>liquidation in July 2023</u>. Jens Ismar served as CEO of Bulk Invest (formerly part of Western Bulk), which filed for <u>bankruptcy in March 2016.</u> During Gustav Brun-Lie's less than three years as CEO of Statt Torsk ASA, he oversaw the destruction of more than 80% of the company's shareholder value (from NOK2.50 at IPO on 4/23/2021 to NOK0.53 on 2/1/2024, the last trading date per Factset) before <u>merging</u> it into a sector competitor at a near all-time low share price.

<sup>9</sup> <u>https://www.dianashippinginc.com/diana-shipping-inc-becomes-partner-in-a-commissioning-service-operation-vessels-project/?catslug=news, https://www.dianashippinginc.com/diana-shipping-inc-becomes-strategic-partner-in-two-7-500-cbm-semi-refrigerated-lpg-newbuildings/?catslug=news</u> and <u>https://www.dianashippinginc.com/diana-shipping-inc-announces-pro-rata-distribution-of-warrants-to-purchase-common-stock/?catslug=news</u>.

<sup>10</sup> Based on Diana's Form 20-F, filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 13, 2026, Item 7.B Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions, at pps. 93-94 ([www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001318885/000156276226000030/dsx-20251231.htm#a55253](http://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001318885/000156276226000030/dsx-20251231.htm#a55253)).

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Shareholder Returns<sup>11</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;GNK | &nbsp;&nbsp;DSX |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1-year | &nbsp;&nbsp;100% | &nbsp;&nbsp;92% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3-year | &nbsp;&nbsp;121% | &nbsp;&nbsp;(9)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;5-year | &nbsp;&nbsp;131% | &nbsp;&nbsp;33% |

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**Protecting Your Genco Investment**

**Genco's Board and management team have built a strong, differentiated drybulk shipping company** and are executing a disciplined strategy that has driven outperformance and superior returns.

We believe the choice is clear for shareholders to protect their Genco investment and future value. We urge shareholders to vote "**FOR**" Genco's six directors – and vote "**WITHHOLD**" on Diana's nominees on the Company's **WHITE** proxy card.

**Don't let Diana risk your investment by taking over Genco without paying shareholders appropriate value.** Diana's nominees introduce significant risks to Genco shareholders.

**We strongly believe Genco's current Board is best positioned to guide the Company forward and maximize value.**

**YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT**

Vote "FOR" Genco's Six Highly Qualified Directors and "WITHHOLD" on Diana's Nominees

HOW TO VOTE [LINK TO HOW TO VOTE PAGE]

<sup>11</sup> TSR, or total shareholder return, is defined as price return plus dividends reinvested. All values per FactSet as of May 6, 2026.

**Shareholder Resources**

**Shareholder Letters**

May 7, 2026

Genco Shareholder Letter

March 30, 2026

Genco Shareholder Letter

Download PDF

**Infographics**

May 12, 2026

Genco Myth vs Fact Infographic

**Press Releases**

May 15, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Board of Directors Unanimously Rejects Diana Shipping's Unsolicited Tender Offer

May 12, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Sets the Record Straight on Diana's False and Misleading Claims

May 7, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Files Definitive Proxy Materials and Mails Letter to Shareholders

May 4, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading to Review Diana Shipping's Unsolicited Tender Offer

April 24, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Files Preliminary Proxy Statement in Connection with 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

April 13, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Issues Statement Regarding Diana Shipping's Letter to Shareholders

April 7, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Launches Website for Shareholders

March 30, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Sends Letter to Shareholders

Download PDF

March 20, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Issues Statement

Download PDF

March 19, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Rejects Revised, Non-Binding Indicative Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Download PDF

March 6, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Responds to Revised Unsolicited Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Download PDF

January 16, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Responds to Diana Shipping Inc.'s Intent to Nominate Directors to Replace Entire Genco Board

Download PDF

January 13, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Rejects Non-Binding Indicative Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Download PDF

November 24, 2025

Genco Shipping & Trading Confirms Receipt of a Non-Binding Indicative Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Download PDF

**SEC Filings**

May 15, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Board of Directors Unanimously Rejects Diana Shipping's Unsolicited Tender Offer

May 15, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trade Schedule 14D-9

May 12, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Sets the Record Straight on Diana's False and Misleading Claims and Sends Infographic to its Shareholders

May 7, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Files Definitive Proxy Materials and Mails Letter to Shareholders

May 7, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Definitive Proxy Statement

May 4, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading to Review Diana Shipping's Unsolicited Tender Offer

April 24, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Preliminary Proxy Statement

April 13, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Issues Statement Regarding Diana Shipping's Letter to Shareholders

April 7, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Launches Website for Shareholders

March 31, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Letter to Shareholders and LinkedIn Post

Download PDF

March 30, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Sends Letter to Shareholders

Download PDF

March 20, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Issues Statement

Download PDF

March 19, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Rejects Revised, Non-Binding Indicative Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Download PDF

March 6, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Responds to Revised Unsolicited Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Download PDF

January 16, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Responds to Diana Shipping Inc.'s Intent to Nominate Directors to Replace Entire Genco Board

Download PDF

January 13, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading Rejects Non-Binding Indicative Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Download PDF

November 24, 2025

Genco Shipping & Trading Confirms Receipt of a Non-Binding Indicative Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Download PDF

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**FAQs**

**Frequently Asked Questions**

**Why should I vote for Genco's nominees?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 strongly believe Genco's current Board is best positioned to guide the Company
 forward and maximize value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 have a highly experienced and qualified Board of Directors with extensive expertise across
 relevant business areas, including shipping, commodities, fleet and technical management,
 commercial operations, capital allocation, financial reporting and M&A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 directors are actively engaged in the boardroom and are overseeing our Comprehensive
 Value Strategy, which has delivered superior returns, compelling dividends and disciplined
 capital allocation across drybulk market cycles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· You
 should not trust Diana or its nominees to act on your behalf or do the right thing for
 Genco shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· If
 elected, Diana's handpicked nominees could take actions that risk destroying shareholder
 value or enriching Diana and its insiders at the expense of Genco shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 Board recommends you vote on the Company's WHITE proxy card "FOR" Genco's
 six directors, so they can continue to execute the Company's disciplined, proven
 Comprehensive Value Strategy – and vote "WITHHOLD" on Diana's
 nominees and "AGAINST" Diana's shareholder proposals.

**Why did Genco reject Diana's Board nominees?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· These
 nominations were made to advance Diana's takeover attempt, and there are significant
 risks to our shareholders if Diana's nominees take over our Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· They
 could approve a transaction at a lower price than Diana's March 2026 proposal or
 take other value destructive actions similar to what has occurred at Diana.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Many
 of Diana's nominees have close ties to Diana or its leadership.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Moreover,
 certain of Diana's nominees have track records leading companies marred by bankruptcy
 and failure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· They
 also have no additional skills or experience that are not already well represented on
 Genco's high-quality Board.

**Why does the Board recommend Genco shareholders reject Diana's tender offer? Should I tender my shares?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 Board unanimously recommends shareholders reject Diana's tender offer ("the
 Offer") and not tender their shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Diana's
 Offer price is unchanged from its inadequate March 2026 proposal, which the Board rejected.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· After
 careful review with external advisors and on the recommendation of an independent Board
 committee, our Board determined that the Offer meaningfully undervalues Genco by failing
 to reflect the full value of Genco's assets, not including a control premium and
 not accounting for Genco's future prospects in a strengthening drybulk market.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In
 addition, the numerous conditions attached to the offer make it highly unlikely to be
 completed, rendering it illusory.

**Why did Genco reject Diana's $23.50 Offer price?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Simply
 put, the proposal was too low.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Genco's
 Board reviewed Diana's proposal with the assistance of external advisors and unanimously
 determined that Diana's proposal significantly undervalued Genco and was not in
 the best interests of Genco shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Diana's
 proposal is well below the market value of our assets (NAV) and fails to provide shareholders
 with an appropriate premium in exchange for control of Genco.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 revised offer to acquire Genco for $23.50 per share was below the mean sell-side analyst
 NAV estimates at the time it was made back in March. Those estimates have gone up since
 then, making the proposal even less attractive, as Genco continues to capture upside
 in a strengthening drybulk market.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Genco's
 current mean analyst NAV estimate is $26.54 and the current median NAV estimate is $26.80
 in a period of rising asset values across the industry.<sup>12</sup>

**Has the Board offered to engage with Diana?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 have sought to engage constructively with Diana, beginning with Genco's initial
 outreach to Diana to discuss a potential business combination in June 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 Board has made it clear that we are open to engaging with Diana if they provide an offer
 that appropriately values Genco and adequately rewards all shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 $23.50 per share proposal simply does not meet that standard.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 also offered to meet directly to discuss alternative transaction structures that would
 serve the best interests of all shareholders – including sending a formal letter
 asking them to come to the table about this transaction structure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Diana
 has consistently refused to engage on such a structure and failed to present a proposal
 with a sufficient basis for discussions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Instead,
 Diana has chosen to commence a tender offer and nominate a handpicked slate of directors
 to seize control of our Board and company.

**Who should I vote for?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 Board recommends you vote on the Company's WHITE proxy card "FOR" Genco's
 six directors so they can continue to execute the Company's disciplined, proven
 Comprehensive Value Strategy – and vote "WITHHOLD" on Diana's
 nominees and "AGAINST" Diana's shareholder proposals.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 have a highly experienced and qualified Board of Directors, half of whom are female,
 with extensive expertise across relevant business areas, including shipping, commodities,
 fleet and technical management, commercial operations, capital allocation, financial
 reporting and M&A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 directors are actively engaged in the boardroom and are overseeing our Comprehensive
 Value Strategy, which has delivered superior returns, compelling dividends and disciplined
 capital allocation across drybulk market cycles.

· You
 should not trust Diana or its nominees to act on your behalf or do the right thing for
 Genco shareholders.

<sup>12</sup> Calculated based on NAV estimates published by SEB, Clarkson Securities, Fearnley Securities, Deutsche Bank and Pareto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· If
 elected, Diana's handpicked nominees could take actions that risk destroying shareholder
 value or enriching Diana and its insiders at the expense of Genco shareholders.

**What proposals has Diana made?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In
 2024, following Genco's initial outreach to Diana to discuss a potential business
 combination, Diana proposed to acquire 30% of Genco's stock in exchange for certain
 ships, make Diana's CEO a member of the Genco Board and have a Diana affiliate
 take over technical management of some or all of Genco's fleet. Through these proposals,
 Diana would have obtained effective control without paying a premium, as well as the
 ability to transfer value from Genco and its shareholders to Diana.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In
 November 2025, Diana made an indicative, non-binding proposal to acquire Genco for $20.60
 per share, followed by a revised offer for $23.50 per share in March 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· On
 May 4, 2026, Diana commenced a conditional tender offer at the same $23.50 price as Diana's
 March 2026 Proposal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· All
 of these proposals were inadequate and deprive Genco shareholders of the full value of
 their investment.

**Why does the Board believe the continued execution of its Comprehensive Value Strategy will create greater value for shareholders?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Our
 Board and management team have been successfully executing our Comprehensive Value Strategy,
 which has returned $310 million in dividends to shareholders over 27 consecutive quarters,
 delivered outsized shareholder returns of 197% and positioned Genco to continue creating
 value. <sup>13</sup>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 are operating in a strengthening drybulk market, and shareholders are poised to continue
 benefiting from our low-leverage high dividend model and the strategic steps the Board
 and management are taking to further increase earnings power and dividend capacity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· We
 believe Genco's Board is better positioned than Diana's nominees to guide
 the Company forward and create superior returns and meaningful value for all shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Diana's
 attempts to take over Genco pose significant risks to Genco shareholders and their ability
 to realize the full upside of their Genco investments.

**What is NAV and why is it an important piece of how you measure Genco's value?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· NAV
 stands for "net asset value."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· NAV
 is calculated by taking the current market value of the fleet, adding cash and net working
 capital, and subtracting outstanding debt. When you divide that number by the total shares,
 you get NAV per share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Genco's
 mean sell-side analyst NAV estimate was $25.00 when Diana made its $23.50 per share proposal
 in March 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Since
 that time, the mean sell-side analyst NAV estimate has increased to $25.54 and the current
 median analyst estimate has increased to $26.80.<sup>14</sup>

<sup>13</sup> Represents TSR since the closing price on April 19, 2021 (the last trading day before Genco publicly announced its Comprehensive Value Strategy).

<sup>14</sup> Calculated based on NAV estimates published by SEB, Clarkson Securities, Fearnley Securities, Deutsche Bank and Pareto

**What is the FFA curve?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 FFA curve is based on future freight agreements (effectively option contracts), which
 reflect the market's current pricing for shipping rates at future dates.

**When is Genco's 2026 Annual Meeting?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 date of the 2026 Annual Meeting is June 18, 2026.

**Who can I contact for more information?**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· For
 more information, please contact Peter Allen, Genco's Chief Financial Officer,
 at finance@gencoshipping.com or (646) 443-8550.

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**How to Vote**

**Voting is quick and easy**

Vote **"FOR"** the reelection of Genco's six directors and according to the Board's other recommendations on the Company's **WHITE** proxy card, **"WITHHOLD"** on Diana's nominees and **"AGAINST"** Diana's shareholder proposals. You can vote by telephone, online, or by signing, dating and returning the **WHITE** proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.

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|:---|:---|
| ✔ | FOR |

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The reelection of Paramita Das, Kathleen C. Haines, Basil G. Mavroleon, Karin Y. Orsel, Arthur L. Regan and John C. Wobensmith

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| ✔ | FOR |

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Proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 🗶 | WITHHOLD |

---

Diana's handpicked nominees

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| 🗶 | AGAINST |

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Shareholder proposals 6 and 7

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## Ex-99.(A)(21)

**Exhibit (a)(21)**

**Genco Shipping & Trading Limited**

Today, Genco's Board of Directors unanimously recommended that shareholders reject Diana's highly conditional and inadequate tender offer, which is simply another tactic in Diana's attempts to acquire Genco on the cheap for the benefit of Diana and not all of Genco's shareholders. The $23.50 per share price is unchanged from Diana's prior inadequate proposal, is well below the value of our assets, does not provide a control premium and is below Genco's current trading price.

Genco's Board recommends shareholders not tender their shares and urges shareholders to protect their Genco investment by voting the WHITE proxy card "FOR" the reelection of Genco's highly qualified directors and "WITHHOLD" on Diana's nominees.

You can read more about our response to Diana's inadequate tender offer here: <u>https://lnkd.in/eMjf7sbc</u>

Additional information, including voting instructions and legal information, can be found here: <u>https://lnkd.in/eD4rq8Js</u>

#VoteForGenco #CorporateGovernance #ShareholderValue #Maritime #Shipping

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