Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Completes Merger, Appoints Director

TL;DR

Star Bulk Carriers merged, new director in place. Big changes coming.

AI Summary

On April 9, 2024, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced the closing of its merger. As part of this transaction, the company also appointed a new director. The filing is a Report of Foreign Private Issuer for the month of April 2024.

Why It Matters

The completion of a merger signifies a significant corporate event that can impact the company's structure, operations, and shareholder value. The appointment of a new director also suggests changes in governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Mergers and acquisitions inherently carry integration risks, potential changes in strategy, and market reception that can affect the company's performance.

Key Players & Entities

• Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (company) — Filer of the report and subject of the merger
• April 9, 2024 (date) — Date of the merger closing and press release
• April 2024 (date) — Reporting period for the 6-K filing

FAQ

Filing Documents

• form6-k.htm (6-K) — 13KB
• ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 10KB
• 0000950157-24-000585.txt ( ) — 25KB

From the Filing

OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of April 2024 Commission File Number: 001-33869 STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP. (Translation of registrant's name into English) Star Bulk Carriers Corp. c/o Star Bulk Management Inc. 40 Agiou Konstantinou Street, 15124 Maroussi, Athens, Greece (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F Form 40-F Closing of the Merger and Appointment of Director On April 9, 2024, Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a Republic of the Marshall Islands corporation (" Star Bulk "), issued a press release announcing the closing of the merger (the " Merger ") contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 11, 2023, by and among Star Bulk, Star Infinity Corp., a Republic of the Marshall Islands corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Star Bulk, and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., a Republic of the Marshall Islands corporation (" Eagle "). In connection with the closing of the Merger, Star Bulk has appointed Gary Weston to the Star Bulk Board of Directors. Mr. Weston served as a director of Eagle from November 2014 until his resignation on April 9, 2024 in connection with the closing of the Merger. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE The information contained in this Form 6-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is hereby incorporated by reference into the registrant's Registration Statement on Form F-4 (File No. 333-276621), Registration Statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-264226, 333-232765, 333-234125 and 333-252808) and Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-176922), in each case to the extent not superseded by information subsequently filed or furnished (to the extent we expressly state that we incorporate such furnished information by reference) by Star Bulk under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in each case as amended. EXHIBIT LIST Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release, dated April 9, 2024. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Dated: April 9, 2024 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. By: /s/ Simos Spyrou Name: Simos Spyrou Title: Co-Chief Financial Officer

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