Lars Moen Eide's questions to Diana Shipping Inc (DSX) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Lars Moen Eide from Arctic Securities questioned the rationale behind the recent investment in Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, asking about the investment's time horizon and why the company chose this over repurchasing its own shares, which traded at a steeper discount to NAV.
Answer
Ioannis Zafirakis, Director and Co-Chief Financial Officer, explained the Genco investment is a medium to long-term strategic move. He cited Genco's quality as a well-run, dividend-paying company with a different chartering strategy. Zafirakis emphasized the value of Diana Shipping's strategic positioning as a major shareholder, deeming it a better current option than share buybacks, without ruling out future repurchases.