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Star Bulk Carriers Completes Merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping

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Star Bulk Carriers Completes Merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping

Star Bulk Carriers ( (SBLK) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. completed its merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. on April 9, 2024, following the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including shareholder and regulatory approvals. This all-stock merger resulted in Eagle shareholders receiving 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock for each Eagle share, and Eagle’s stock ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The merger is expected to enhance Star Bulk’s market position, although there are risks related to integration and achieving expected synergies.

More about Star Bulk Carriers

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. operates in the dry bulk shipping industry, providing seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes. The company focuses on the global transportation of major bulks, including iron ore, coal, and grain, as well as minor bulks such as bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products.

YTD Price Performance: 8.48%

Average Trading Volume: 2,226,872

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.89B

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