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In a move reflecting the consolidation wave in dry bulk shipping, Diana Shipping Inc. extended the fully committed financing arranged by DNB Carnegie and Nordea to back its offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading. This procedural step, following the initial announcement six days ago at $27.34 per share, reinforces Diana's commitment to completing the transaction, per the official filing.
The offer price represents a roughly 12% premium over Genco's close of $24.39 (June 29 close), while Diana shares settled at $2.01 on the same day, per market data. The financing extension signals banking partners' confidence in the deal, amid an ongoing wave of consolidation in the dry bulk shipping sector.
Diana shares are trading near their daily low of $2.01 versus a high of $2.08, while Genco is near its daily high of $24.42. Investors are focused on upcoming shareholder and regulatory approvals, as well as any shifts in freight rates or trade policy that could impact deal completion.
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