# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001326200
**File Stem:** 0001140361-26-013834
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 12945
**Document Hash:** e9f3cd3ed4077d3e4880fc369f3ef279
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-26-013834.hdr.sgml**: 20260408

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-26-013834

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260408

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260408

**FILER**: 

**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:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-33393
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26848477

**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

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

### SCHEDULE 14A

#### (Rule 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

#### SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Filed by the Registrant ☒

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

☐ Definitive Proxy Statement

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒ Definitive Additional Materials

☐ Soliciting Material under § 240.14a-12

## GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LIMITED
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒ No fee required

☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11

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#### On April 8, 2026, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited ("Genco") posted advertisements on Google Search. Copies of the advertisements can be found below:

**![](image0.jpg)![](image1.jpg)

Genco Shipping & Trading - Driving Superior Returns

Genco Shipping & Trading – Executing a Proven Strategy

Discover how Genco's Board and strategy continue to drive superior returns and value. Learn about Diana's inadequate proposal and takeover attempt.** 

#### <br>

#### "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements 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 Securities and Exchange Commission, 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. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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.

#### Additional Information and Where to Find It

The Company intends to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A, an accompanying **<u>WHITE</u>** proxy card, and other relevant documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (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 WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL 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 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>.

#### Certain Information Regarding Participants in the Solicitation

The Company, its independent directors (Paramita Das; Kathleen C. Haines; Basil G. Mavroleon; Karin Y. Orsel; and Arthur L. Regan) and certain of its executive officers (John C. Wobensmith, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President; Peter Allen, Chief Financial Officer; Joseph Adamo, Chief Accounting Officer; and Jesper Christensen, Chief Commercial Officer) and other employees are deemed "participants" (as defined in Schedule 14A under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) in the solicitation of proxies from the Company's shareholders in connection with the matters to be considered at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Information regarding the names of the Company's directors and executive officers and certain other individuals and their respective interests in the Company, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the sections entitled "Director Compensation," "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Summary Compensation Table," and "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" of the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A in connection with the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed with the SEC on April 9, 2025 (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125013070/ny20043011x1_def14a.htm)). Supplemental information regarding the participants' holdings of the Company's securities can be found in SEC filings on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC on May 22, 2025, June 3, 2025, August 26, 2025, November 26, 2025, and March 20, 2026 for Ms. Das (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125020236/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125021355/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125032675/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125043581/xslF345X05/form4.xml), and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126010620/xslF345X06/form4.xml)); on May 22, 2025, June 3, 2025, August 26, 2025, November 12, 2025, November 26, 2025, and March 20, 2026 for Ms. Haines (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088228/000114036125020237/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088228/000114036125021354/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088228/000114036125032673/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088228/000114036125041762/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088228/000114036125043584/xslF345X05/form4.xml), and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088228/000114036126010617/xslF345X06/form4.xml)); May 22, 2025, June 3, 2025, August 26, 2025, November 26, 2025, and March 20, 2026 for Mr. Mavroleon (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125020234/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125021350/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125032670/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125043585/xslF345X05/form4.xml), and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126010616/xslF345X06/form4.xml)); May 22, 2025, June 3, 2025, August 26, 2025, November 26, 2025, and March 20, 2026 for Ms. Orsel (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125020238/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125021353/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125032671/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125043583/xslF345X05/form4.xml), and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126010619/xslF345X06/form4.xml)); on

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May 22, 2025, June 3, 2025, August 26, 2025, November 26, 2025, and March 20, 2026 for Mr. Regan (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125020235/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125021351/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125032674/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125043582/xslF345X05/form4.xml), and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126010618/xslF345X06/form4.xml)); on September 10, 2025, September 15, 2025, February 18, 2026, and February 23, 2026 for Mr. Wobensmith (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125034590/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125035037/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126006087/xslF345X05/form4.xml), and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126006466/xslF345X05/form4.xml)); on February 18, 2026, and February 23, 2026 for Mr. Allen (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126006088/xslF345X05/form4.xml) and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126006464/xslF345X05/form4.xml)); on February 18, 2026, and February 23, 2026 for Mr. Adamo (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126006085/xslF345X05/form4.xml) and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126006467/xslF345X05/form4.xml)); and on September 10, 2025, February 18, 2026, and February 23, 2026 for Mr. Christensen (available [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036125034591/xslF345X05/form4.xml), [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126006086/xslF345X05/form4.xml), and [here](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326200/000114036126006465/xslF345X05/form4.xml)). Such filings 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>.

Any subsequent updates following the date hereof to the information regarding the identity of potential participants and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the Company's proxy statement on Schedule 14A and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, if and when they become available. These documents will be available free of charge as described above.

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