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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 August 2024 

Commission File Number 001-33869

 

 

STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.

 

 

 

  

--12-31

 

(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)

 

June 30, 2024 

 

 

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

 

 

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K is a Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company”) as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024.

Attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the Company's press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its unaudited financial and operating results for the Company's three and six months ended June 30, 2024, which was issued on August 7, 2024.

The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the registrant's 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333-234125 and 333-252808) and Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-176922), in each case to the extent not superseded by information subsequently filed or furnished (to the extent we expressly state that we incorporate such furnished information by reference) by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in each case as amended.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Form 6-K, and the documents to which the Company refers in this Form 6-K, as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company, contain “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business and our expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Words such as, but not limited to, “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “targets,” “projects,” “likely,” “will,” “would,” “could” and similar expressions or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The occurrence of the events described, and the achievement of the expected results, depend on many events, some or all of which are not predictable or within our control. Actual results may differ materially from expected results.

In addition, important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include:

the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of the Company’s and Eagle’s (as defined below) operations will be greater than expected;

 

the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the Eagle Merger (as defined below) will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time period;

 

general dry bulk shipping market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values;

 

the strength of world economies;

 

the stability of Europe and the Euro;

 

fluctuations in currencies, interest rates and foreign exchange rates;

 

business disruptions due to natural and other disasters or otherwise, such as the impact of any new outbreaks or new variants of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) that may emerge;

 

the length and severity of epidemics and pandemics and their impact on the demand for seaborne transportation in the dry bulk sector;

 

changes in supply and demand in the dry bulk shipping industry, including the market for our vessels and the number of new buildings under construction;

 

the potential for technological innovation in the sector in which we operate and any corresponding reduction in the value of our vessels or the charter income derived therefrom;

 

changes in our expenses, including bunker prices, dry docking, crewing and insurance costs;

 

changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities;

 

potential liability from pending or future litigation and potential costs due to environmental damage and vessel collisions;

 

the impact of increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, lenders, charterers and other market participants with respect to our Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) practices;

 

our ability to carry out our ESG initiatives and thereby meet our ESG goals and targets;

 

new environmental regulations and restrictions, whether at a global level stipulated by the International Maritime Organization, and/or regional/national imposed by regional authorities such as the European Union or individual countries;

 

potential cyber-attacks which may disrupt our business operations;

 

general domestic and international political conditions or events, including the upcoming presidential election in the United States, “trade wars,” the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden;

 

the impact on our common shares and reputation if our vessels were to call on ports located in countries that are subject to restrictions imposed by the U.S. or other governments;

 

our ability to successfully compete for, enter into and deliver our vessels under time charters or other employment arrangements for our existing vessels after our current charters expire and our ability to earn income in the spot market;

 

potential physical disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, climate-related reasons (acute and chronic), political events, public health threats, international hostilities and instability, piracy or acts by terrorists;

 

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the availability of financing and refinancing;

 

the failure of our contract counterparties to meet their obligations;

 

our ability to meet requirements for additional capital and financing to complete our newbuilding program and grow our business;

 

the impact of our indebtedness and the compliance with the covenants included in our debt agreements;

 

vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hire;

 

potential exposure or loss from investment in derivative instruments;

 

potential conflicts of interest involving our Chief Executive Officer, his family and other members of our senior management;

 

our ability to complete acquisition transactions as and when planned and upon the expected terms;

 

the impact of port or canal congestion or disruptions; and

 

the risk factors and other factors referred to in the Company's reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements we make in this document are qualified by the information contained or referred to herein, including, but not limited to, (i) the information contained under this heading and (ii) the information disclosed in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended 2023, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024.

You should carefully consider the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that may be issued by us or persons acting on our behalf. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in the Company’s views or expectations or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of these factors. Further, the Company cannot assess the impact of each such factor on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

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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: August 8, 2024

          COMPANY NAME
           
          By: /s/ Simos Spyrou
            Name: Simos Spyrou
            Title: Co-Chief Financial Officer
           
           

  

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Exhibit

Number

  Description
     
99.1   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024.
99.2   Press Release dated August 7, 2024.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”) for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024. Unless otherwise specified herein, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” shall include Star Bulk and its subsidiaries. You should read the following discussion and analysis together with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere herein. For additional information relating to our management’s discussion and analysis of financial conditions and results of operations, please see our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on March 13, 2024 (the “2023 Annual Report”). Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized words and expressions used herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the 2023 Annual Report. This discussion includes forward-looking statements which, although based on assumptions that we consider reasonable, are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or conditions to differ materially from those currently anticipated and expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Overview

We are a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Our vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, coal and grain, and minor bulks which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. We were incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and, on December 3, 2007, we commenced operations when we took delivery of our first vessel. We maintain offices in Athens, New York, Connecticut (Stamford), Limassol, Singapore, Germany and Denmark. Our common shares trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SBLK.” On April 9, 2024, the previously announced Eagle Merger (as defined below) was completed following the approval of shareholders of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle”) and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Eagle Merger

On December 11, 2023, we entered into a definitive agreement with Eagle (the “Eagle Merger Agreement”) to combine in an all-stock merger (the “Eagle Merger”). The Eagle Merger was completed on April 9, 2024 following Eagle shareholders’ approval and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Each Eagle shareholder received 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock for each share of Eagle common stock owned, which resulted in the issuance of 28,082,319 shares of Star Bulk common stock (which includes 405,930 shares of Star Bulk common stock that were issued in connection with the acceleration of converted Eagle restricted stock units and excludes 1,341,584 shares of Star Bulk common stock issued to replace the loaned shares in connection with Eagle’s 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes). Eagle common stock has ceased trading and is no longer listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Our Fleet

During the first half of 2024, the agreed to be sold vessels Star Glory, Big Fish, Pantagruel, Star Bovarius, Big Bang, Star Dorado, Star AudreyStar PyxisStar Paola and Crowned Eagle were delivered to their new owners.

Following the closing of the Eagle Merger, we acquired Eagle’s fleet which consisted of 52 dry bulk Supramax/Ultramax vessels. Prior to the closing of the Eagle Merger, Eagle had agreed to sell the vessels Crested Eagle and Stellar Eagle, which were delivered to their new owners on April 18, 2024 and June 5, 2024, respectively.

In June and July 2024, we agreed to sell vessels Star Iris and Star Hydrus, which are expected to be delivered to their new owners by mid-August and October 2024, respectively.

Overall, in connection with the sales that will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024, we expect to collect total gross proceeds of $29.7 million, and recognize a gain on sale of approximately $7.0 million. The Company also expects to make debt prepayments of approximately $10.6 million in connection with these vessel sales.

On a fully delivered basis, taking into account the delivery of the vessels agreed to be sold or constructed as of August 6, 2024 as further discussed above, our owned fleet consists of 159 operating vessels with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 15.2 million dwt, 97% of which are fitted with Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (“scrubbers”) consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Mini Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax and Supramax vessels.

The following tables present summary information relating to our fleet as of August 6, 2024:

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Operating Fleet:

           
         
  Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Vessel Name DWT Date Delivered to Star Bulk Year Built
1 Sea Diamond Shipping LLC Goliath 209,537 July 15, 2015 2015
2 Pearl Shiptrade LLC Gargantua 209,529 April 2, 2015 2015
3 Star Ennea LLC Star Gina 2GR 209,475 February 26, 2016 2016
4 Coral Cape Shipping LLC Maharaj 209,472 July 15, 2015 2015
5 Star Castle II LLC Star Leo 207,939 May 14, 2018 2018
6 ABY Eleven LLC Star Laetitia 207,896 August 3, 2018 2017
7 Domus Shipping LLC Star Ariadne 207,812 March 28, 2017 2017
8 Star Breezer LLC Star Virgo 207,810 March 1, 2017 2017
9 Star Seeker LLC Star Libra 207,765 June 6, 2016 2016
10 ABY Nine LLC Star Sienna 207,721 August 3, 2018 2017
11 Clearwater Shipping LLC Star Marisa 207,709 March 11 2016 2016
12 ABY Ten LLC Star Karlie 207,566 August 3, 2018 2016
13 Star Castle I LLC Star Eleni 207,555 January 3, 2018 2018
14 Festive Shipping LLC Star Magnanimus 207,526 March 26, 2018 2018
15 New Era II Shipping LLC Debbie H 206,861 May 28, 2019 2019
16 New Era III Shipping LLC Star Ayesha 206,852 July 15, 2019 2019
17 New Era I Shipping LLC Katie K 206,839 April 16, 2019 2019
18 Cape Ocean Maritime LLC Leviathan 182,511 September 19, 2014 2014
19 Cape Horizon Shipping LLC Peloreus 182,496 July 22, 2014 2014
20 Star Nor I LLC Star Claudine 181,258 July 6, 2018 2011
21 Star Nor II LLC Star Ophelia 180,716 July 6, 2018 2010
22 Sandra Shipco LLC Star Pauline 180,274 December 29, 2014 2008
23 Christine Shipco LLC Star Martha 180,274 October 31, 2014 2010
24 Star Nor III LLC Star Lyra 179,147 July 6, 2018 2009
25 Star Regg V LLC Star Borneo 178,978 January 26, 2021 2010
26 Star Regg VI LLC Star Bueno 178,978 January 26, 2021 2010
27 Star Regg IV LLC Star Marilena 178,978 January 26, 2021 2010
28 Star Regg II LLC Star Janni 178,978 January 7, 2019 2010
29 Star Regg I LLC Star Marianne 178,906 January 14, 2019 2010
30 Star Trident V LLC Star Angie 177,931 October 29, 2014 2007
31 Global Cape Shipping LLC Kymopolia 176,990 July 11, 2014 2006
32 Star Trident XXV LLC Star Triumph 176,343 December 8, 2017 2004
33 ABY Fourteen LLC Star Scarlett 175,649 August 3, 2018 2014
34 ABM One LLC Star Eva 106,659 August 3, 2018 2012
35 Nautical Shipping LLC Amami 98,681 July 11, 2014 2011
36 Majestic Shipping LLC Madredeus 98,681 July 11, 2014 2011
37 Star Sirius LLC Star Sirius 98,681 March 7, 2014 2011
38 Star Vega LLC Star Vega 98,681 February 13, 2014 2011

 

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  Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Vessel Name DWT Date Delivered to Star Bulk Year Built
39 ABY II LLC Star Aphrodite 92,006 August 3, 2018 2011
40 Augustea Bulk Carrier LLC Star Piera 91,951 August 3, 2018 2010
41 Augustea Bulk Carrier LLC Star Despoina 91,951 August 3, 2018 2010
42 Star Nor IV LLC Star Electra 83,494 July 6, 2018 2011
43 Star Alta I LLC Star Angelina 82,981 December 5, 2014 2006
44 Star Alta II LLC Star Gwyneth 82,790 December 5, 2014 2006
45 Star Trident I LLC Star Kamila 82,769 September 3, 2014 2005
46 Star Nor VI LLC Star Luna 82,687 July 6, 2018 2008
47 Star Nor V LLC Star Bianca 82,672 July 6, 2018 2008
48 Grain Shipping LLC Pendulum 82,619 July 11, 2014 2006
49 Star Trident XIX LLC Star Maria 82,598 November 5, 2014 2007
50 Star Trident XII LLC Star Markella 82,594 September 29, 2014 2007
51 Star Trident IX LLC Star Danai 82,574 October 21, 2014 2006
52 ABY Seven LLC Star Jeanette 82,566 August 3, 2018 2014
53 Star Sun I LLC Star Elizabeth 82,403 May 25, 2021 2021
54 Star Trident XI LLC Star Georgia 82,298 October 14, 2014 2006
55 Star Trident VIII LLC Star Sophia 82,269 October 31, 2014 2007
56 Star Trident XVI LLC Star Mariella 82,266 September 19, 2014 2006
57 Star Trident XIV LLC Star Moira 82,257 November 19, 2014 2006
58 Star Trident XVIII LLC Star Nina 82,224 January 5, 2015 2006
59 Star Trident X LLC Star Renee 82,221 December 18, 2014 2006
60 Star Trident II LLC Star Nasia 82,220 August 29, 2014 2006
61 Star Trident XIII LLC Star Laura 82,209 December 8, 2014 2006
62 Star Nor VIII LLC Star Mona 82,188 July 6, 2018 2012
63 Star Trident XVII LLC Star Helena 82,187 December 29, 2014 2006
64 Star Nor VII LLC Star Astrid 82,158 July 6, 2018 2012
65 Waterfront Two LLC Star Alessia 81,944 August 3, 2018 2017
66 Star Nor IX LLC Star Calypso 81,918 July 6, 2018 2014
67 Star Elpis LLC Star Suzanna 81,711 May 15, 2017 2013
68 Star Gaia LLC Star Charis 81,711 March 22, 2017 2013
69 Mineral Shipping LLC Mercurial Virgo 81,545 July 11, 2014 2013
70 Star Nor X LLC Stardust 81,502 July 6, 2018 2011
71 Star Nor XI LLC Star Sky 81,466 July 6, 2018 2010
72 Star Zeus VI LLC Star Lambada 81,272 March 16, 2021 2016
73 Star Zeus II LLC Star Carioca 81,262 March 16, 2021 2015
74 Star Zeus I LLC Star Capoeira 81,253 March 16, 2021 2015
75 Star Zeus VII LLC Star Macarena 81,198 March 6, 2021 2016
76 ABY III LLC Star Lydia 81,187 August 3, 2018 2013
77 ABY IV LLC Star Nicole 81,120 August 3, 2018 2013
78 ABY Three LLC Star Virginia 81,061 August 3, 2018 2015
79 Star Nor XII LLC Star Genesis 80,705 July 6, 2018 2010
80 Star Nor XIII LLC Star Flame 80,448 July 6, 2018 2011
81 Star Trident III LLC Star Iris (2) 76,466 September 8, 2014 2004
82 Star Trident XX LLC Star Emily 76,417 September 16, 2014 2004
83 Cape Town Eagle LLC Cape Town Eagle 63,707 April 9, 2024 2015
84 Vancouver Eagle LLC Vancouver Eagle 63,670 April 9, 2024 2020

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  Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Vessel Name DWT Date Delivered to Star Bulk Year Built
85 Oslo Eagle LLC Oslo Eagle 63,655 April 9, 2024 2015
86 Rotterdam Eagle LLC Star Rotterdam 63,629 April 9, 2024 2017
87 Halifax Eagle LLC Halifax Eagle 63,618 April 9, 2024 2020
88 Helsinki Eagle LLC Helsinki Eagle 63,605 April 9, 2024 2015
89 Gibraltar Eagle LLC Star Gibraltar 63,576 April 9, 2024 2015
90 Valencia Eagle LLC Valencia Eagle 63,556 April 9, 2024 2015
91 Dublin Eagle LLC Dublin Eagle 63,550 April 9, 2024 2015
92 Santos Eagle LLC Santos Eagle 63,536 April 9, 2024 2015
93 Antwerp Eagle LLC Antwerp Eagle 63,530 April 9, 2024 2015
94 Sydney Eagle LLC Sydney Eagle 63,523 April 9, 2024 2015
95 Copenhagen Eagle LLC Star Copenhagen 63,495 April 9, 2024 2015
96 Hong Kong Eagle LLC Hong Kong Eagle 63,472 April 9, 2024 2016
97 Orion Maritime LLC Idee Fixe 63,458 March 25, 2015 2015
98 Shanghai Eagle LLC Shanghai Eagle 63,438 April 9, 2024 2016
99 Primavera Shipping LLC Roberta 63,426 March 31, 2015 2015
100 Success Maritime LLC Laura 63,399 April 7, 2015 2015
101 Singapore Eagle LLC Star Singapore 63,386 April 9, 2024 2017
102 Westport Eagle LLC Westport Eagle 63,344 April 9, 2024 2015
103 Hamburg Eagle LLC Hamburg Eagle 63,334 April 9, 2024 2014
104 Fairfield Eagle LLC Fairfield Eagle 63,301 April 9, 2024 2013
105 Greenwich Eagle LLC Greenwich Eagle 63,301 April 9, 2024 2013
106 Groton Eagle LLC Groton Eagle 63,301 April 9, 2024 2013
107 Madison Eagle LLC Madison Eagle 63,301 April 9, 2024 2013
108 Mystic Eagle LLC Mystic Eagle 63,301 April 9, 2024 2013
109 Rowayton Eagle LLC Rowayton Eagle 63,301 April 9, 2024 2013
110 Southport Eagle LLC Southport Eagle 63,301 April 9, 2024 2013
111 Stonington Eagle LLC Stonington Eagle 63,301 April 9, 2024 2012
112 Ultra Shipping LLC Kaley 63,283 June 26, 2015 2015
113 Stockholm Eagle LLC Stockholm Eagle 63,275 April 9, 2024 2016
114 Blooming Navigation LLC Kennadi 63,262 January 8, 2016 2016
115 Jasmine Shipping LLC Mackenzie 63,226 March 2, 2016 2016
116 New London Eagle LLC New London Eagle 63,140 April 9, 2024 2015
117 Star Lida I Shipping LLC Star Apus 63,123 July 16, 2019 2014
118 Star Zeus IV LLC Star Subaru 61,571 March 16, 2021 2015
119 Stamford Eagle LLC Stamford Eagle 61,530 April 9, 2024 2016
120 Star Nor XV LLC Star Wave 61,491 July 6, 2018 2017

 

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  Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Vessel Name DWT Date Delivered to Star Bulk Year Built
121 Star Challenger I LLC Star Challenger (1) 61,462 December 12, 2013 2012
122 Star Challenger II LLC Star Fighter (1) 61,455 December 30, 2013 2013
123 Star Axe II LLC Star Lutas 61,347 January 6, 2016 2016
124 Aurelia Shipping LLC Honey Badger 61,320 February 27, 2015 2015
125 Rainbow Maritime LLC Wolverine 61,292 February 27, 2015 2015
126 Star Axe I LLC Star Antares 61,258 October 9, 2015 2015
127 Tokyo Eagle LLC Tokyo Eagle 61,225 April 9, 2024 2015
128 ABY Five LLC Star Monica 60,935 August 3, 2018 2015
129 Star Asia I LLC Star Aquarius 60,916 July 22, 2015 2015
130 Star Asia II LLC Star Pisces 60,916 August 7, 2015 2015
131 Nighthawk Shipping LLC Star Nighthawk 57,809 April 9, 2024 2011
132 Oriole Shipping LLC Oriole 57,809 April 9, 2024 2011
133 Owl Shipping LLC Owl 57,809 April 9, 2024 2011
134 Petrel Shipping LLC Petrel Bulker 57,809 April 9, 2024 2011
135 Puffin Shipping LLC Puffin Bulker 57,809 April 9, 2024 2011
136 Roadrunner Shipping LLC Star Runner 57,809 April 9, 2024 2011
137 Sandpiper Shipping LLC Star Sandpiper 57,809 April 9, 2024 2011
138 Crane Shipping LLC Crane 57,809 April 9, 2024 2010
139 Egret Shipping LLC Egret Bulker 57,809 April 9, 2024 2010
140 Gannet Shipping LLC Gannet Bulker 57,809 April 9, 2024 2010
141 Grebe Shipping LLC Grebe Bulker 57,809 April 9, 2024 2010
142 Ibis Shipping LLC Ibis Bulker 57,809 April 9, 2024 2010
143 Jay Shipping LLC Jay 57,809 April 9, 2024 2010
144 Kingfisher Shipping LLC Kingfisher 57,809 April 9, 2024 2010
145 Martin Shipping LLC Martin 57,809 April 9, 2024 2010
146 Bittern Shipping LLC Bittern 57,809 April 9, 2024 2009
147 Canary Shipping LLC Star Canary 57,809 April 9, 2024 2009
148 Star Lida VIII Shipping LLC Star Hydrus (2) 56,604 August 8, 2019 2013
149 Star Lida IX Shipping LLC Star Cleo 56,582 July 15, 2019 2013
150 Star Trident VII LLC Diva 56,582 July 24, 2017 2011
151 Star Lida X Shipping LLC Star Pegasus 56,540 July 15, 2019 2013
152 Golden Eagle Shipping LLC Star Goal 55,989 April 9, 2024 2010
153 Imperial Eagle Shipping LLC Imperial Eagle 55,989 April 9, 2024 2010
154 Glory Supra Shipping LLC Strange Attractor 55,742 July 11, 2014 2006
155 Star Regg III LLC Star Bright 55,569 October 10, 2018 2010
156 Star Omicron LLC Star Omicron 53,489 April 17, 2008 2005
    Total dwt 15,035,173    

 

(1)Subject to a sale and leaseback financing transaction as further described in Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements included in the 2023 Annual Report.
(2)Vessel agreed to be sold, and delivery to their new owners is expected by October 2024.

 

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Time charter-in vessels and time charter-in newbuilding vessels:

In addition, we have entered into long-term charter-in arrangements, the details of which are described in the below table.

# Name DWT Built Yard Country Delivery / Estimated Delivery Minimum Period
1 Star Shibumi 180,000 2021 JMU Japan November 30, 2021 November 2028
2 Star Voyager 82,000 2024 Tsuneishi, Zhousan China January 11, 2024 January 2031
3 Stargazer 66,000 2024 Tsuneishi, Cebu Philippines January 16, 2024 January 2031
4 Star Explorer 82,000 2024 JMU Japan March 8, 2024 March 2031
5 Star Earendel 82,000 2024 JMU Japan June 28, 2024 June 2031
6 NB Kamsarmax # 2 82,000 2024 Tsuneishi, Zhousan China Q4 - 2024 7 years
7 NB Ultramax #2 66,000 2024 Tsuneishi, Cebu Philippines Q4 - 2024 7 years
  Total dwt 640,000          

   

Vessels Under Construction:

In 2023, we entered into firm shipbuilding contracts for the construction of five 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax newbuilding vessels with expected deliveries between September 2025 and August 2026.

           
           
 

Wholly Owned Subsidiaries

Vessel Name DWT Shipyard Expected Delivery Date
1 Star Thundera LLC Hull No 15 82,000 Qingdao Shipyard Co. Ltd. September 2025
2 Star Caldera LLC Hull No 16 82,000  Qingdao Shipyard Co. Ltd. October 2025
3 Star Terra LLC Hull No 17 82,000  Qingdao Shipyard Co. Ltd. April 2026
4 Star Affinity LLC Hull No 23 82,000  Qingdao Shipyard Co. Ltd. April 2026
5 Star Nova LLC Hull No 18 82,000  Qingdao Shipyard Co. Ltd. August 2026
    Total dwt 410,000    

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of funds have been cash flow from operations, equity offerings, borrowings under secured credit facilities, debt securities or bareboat lease financings and proceeds from vessel sales. Our principal uses of funds have been capital expenditures to establish and grow our fleet, maintain the quality of our dry bulk carriers, comply with international shipping standards, environmental laws and regulations, fund working capital requirements, make principal and interest payments on outstanding indebtedness and make dividend payments when approved by our Board of Directors.

Our short-term liquidity requirements include paying operating costs, funding working capital requirements and the short-term equity portion of the cost of vessel acquisitions, our newbuilding program and vessel upgrades, interest and principal payments on outstanding indebtedness and maintaining cash reserves to strengthen our position against adverse fluctuations in operating cash flows. Our primary source of short-term liquidity is cash generated from operating activities, available cash balances and portions from new debt and refinancings as well as equity financings.

Our medium- and long-term liquidity requirements are funding the equity portion of our newbuilding vessel installments and secondhand vessel acquisitions, if any, funding required payments under our vessel financing and other financing agreements and paying cash dividends when declared. Sources of funding for our medium- and long-term liquidity requirements include cash flows from operations, new debt and refinancings or bareboat lease financings, sale and lease back arrangements, equity issuances and vessel sales. Please also refer to Note 12 to our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, included herein, for further discussion on our commitments as of June 30, 2024.

As of August 6, 2024, we had total cash of $516.4 million and outstanding borrowings (including lease financing agreements) of $1,378.1 million. We previously entered into a number of interest rates swaps, and we have converted a total of $118.9 million of such debt from floating to an average fixed rate of 62 bps with average maturity of 1.2 years.

Our debt agreements contain financial covenants and undertakings requiring us to maintain various ratios. A summary of these terms is included in Note 8 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

We believe that our current cash balance and our operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our known short-term and long-term liquidity requirements, including funding the operations of our fleet, capital expenditure requirements and any other present financial requirements, including the cost for the installation of Energy Saving Devices (“ESD”) as well as the cost of our newbuilding program. Furthermore, we are currently in advanced discussions with a financial institution to secure financing in connection with the delivery of our newbuilding vessels. In addition, we may sell and issue shares under our two effective At-the-Market offering programs of up to $150.0 million at any time and from time to time. As of August 6, 2024, cumulative gross proceeds under our At-the-Market offering programs were $33.6 million. We may seek additional indebtedness to finance future vessel acquisitions and our newbuilding program in order to maintain our cash position or to refinance our existing debt on more favorable terms. Our practice has been to fund the cash portion of the acquisition and construction cost of dry bulk carriers using a combination of funds from operations and bank debt or lease financing secured by mortgages or title of ownership on our dry bulk carriers held by the relevant lenders, respectively. We may also use the proceeds from potential equity or debt offerings to finance future vessel acquisitions. Our business is capital-intensive and its future success will depend on our ability to maintain a high-quality fleet through the acquisition and construction of newer dry bulk carriers and the selective sale of older dry bulk carriers. These acquisitions and newbuilding contracts will be principally subject to management’s expectation of future market conditions as well as our ability to acquire dry bulk carriers on favorable terms. However our ability to obtain bank or lease financing, to refinance our existing debt or to access the capital markets for offerings in the future, may be limited by our financial condition at the time of any such financing or offering, including the market value of our fleet, as well as by adverse market conditions resulting from, among other things, general economic conditions, prevailing interest rates, weakness in the financial and equity markets and contingencies and uncertainties that are beyond our control. Our liquidity is also impacted by our dividend policy, as discussed below.

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Dividend Policy

Our dividend policy is described in Item 8. Financial Information-A. Consolidated statements and other financial information—Dividend Policy of our 2023 Annual Report.

As of June 30, 2024, the aggregate amount of cash on our balance sheet was $485.2 million. Taking into account the Minimum Cash Balance per Vessel, as defined in our 2023 Annual Report, on August 7, 2024, pursuant to our dividend policy, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share, payable on or about September 6, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of August 27, 2024.

Since Star Bulk is a holding company with no material assets other than the shares of its subsidiaries through which it conducts its operations, Star Bulk’s ability to pay dividends in the future will depend on its subsidiaries’ ability to distribute funds to it. Any future dividends declared will be at the discretion and remain subject to approval of our Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial condition and other factors, including but not limited to our earnings, the prevailing charter market conditions, capital requirements, limitations under our debt agreements and applicable provisions of Marshall Islands law, which generally prohibits the payment of dividends other than from operating surplus or while a company is insolvent or would be rendered insolvent upon the payment of such dividend. Star Bulk’s dividend policy and declaration and payment of dividends may be changed at any time and are subject to available funds and our Board of Directors’ determination that each declaration and payment is at the time in the best interests of Star Bulk and its shareholders after its review of our financial performance. There can be no assurance that our Board of Directors will continue to declare or pay any dividend in the future.

Other Recent Developments

Please refer to Note 15 to our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere herein, for developments that took place after June 30, 2024.

Operating Results

Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations

We deploy our vessels on a mix of short to medium time charters or voyage charters, contracts of affreightment or in dry bulk carrier pools, according to our assessment of market conditions. We adjust the mix of these charters to take advantage of the relatively stable cash flow and high utilization rates associated with medium to long-term time charters, or to profit from attractive spot charter rates during periods of strong charter market conditions, or to maintain employment flexibility that the spot market offers during periods of weak charter market conditions. The following table reflects certain operating data of our fleet, including our ownership days and TCE rates, which we believe are important measures for analyzing trends in our results of operations, for the periods indicated:

 

  Six-month period ended June 30,
(TCE rates expressed in U.S. Dollars) 2023   2024
Average number of vessels (1)   127.0     134.2
Number of vessels (2)   126     156
Average age of operational fleet (in years) (3)   11.4     11.7
Ownership days (4)   22,982     24,420
Available days (5)   22,082     23,575
Charter-in days (6)   429     922
Time Charter Equivalent Rate  (TCE rate) (7) $ 15,020   $ 19,420

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(1)Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted our owned fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of days each operating vessel was a part of our owned fleet during the period divided by the number of calendar days in that period.
(2)As of the last day of each period reported.
(3)Average age of our operational fleet is calculated as of the end of each period.
(4)Ownership days are the total calendar days each vessel in the fleet was owned by us for the relevant period, including vessels subject to sale and leaseback transactions and finance leases.
(5)Available days are the Ownership days after subtracting off-hire days for major repairs, dry docking or special or intermediate surveys, change of management and vessels’ improvements and upgrades. The available days for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 were also decreased by off-hire days relating to disruptions in connection with crew changes as a result of COVID-19. Available Days, as presented above, may not necessarily be comparable to Available Days of other companies, due to differences in methods of calculation.
(6)Charter-in days are the total days that we charter-in third party vessels.
(7)Time charter equivalent rate represents the weighted average daily TCE rates of our operating fleet (including owned fleet and charter-in vessels). TCE rate is a measure of the average daily net revenue performance of our operating fleet. Our method of calculating TCE rate is determined by dividing (a) TCE Revenues, which consists of: voyage revenues (net of voyage expenses, charter-in hire expense, amortization of fair value of above/below market acquired time charter agreements, if any, as well as adjusted for the impact of realized gain/(loss) on forward freight agreements (“FFAs”) and bunker swaps) by (b) Available days for the relevant time period. Available days do not include the Charter-in days as per the relevant definitions provided above. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by the charterer under a time charter contract, as well as commissions. In the calculation of TCE Revenues, we also include the realized gain/(loss) on FFAs and bunker swaps as we believe that this method better reflects the chartering result of our fleet and is more comparable to the method used by some of our peers. TCE Revenues and TCE rate, which are non-GAAP measures, provide additional meaningful information in conjunction with voyage revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, because they assist our management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessels and because we believe that they provide useful information to investors regarding our financial performance. TCE rate is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., voyage charters, time charters, bareboat charters and pool arrangements) under which its vessels may be employed between the periods. TCE Revenues and TCE rate, as presented above, may not necessarily be comparable to those of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

 

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The following table reflects the calculation of our TCE rates as discussed in footnote (7) above. The table presents reconciliation of TCE Revenues to voyage revenues as reflected in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements.

  Six-month period ended June 30,
  2023   2024
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except as otherwise stated)          
Voyage revenues $ 462,721   $ 612,265
Less:          
Voyage expenses   (128,635)     (129,428)
Charter-in hire expenses   (9,695)     (16,993)
Realized gain/(loss) on FFAs/bunker swaps   7,272     (8,016)
Time charter equivalent revenues (“TCE Revenues”) $ 331,663   $ 457,828
Available days   22,082     23,575
Daily time charter equivalent rate (“TCE rate”) $ 15,020   $ 19,420

 

Voyage Revenues

Voyage revenues are driven primarily by the number of vessels in our operating fleet, the duration of our charters, the number of charter-in days, the amount of daily charter hire or freight rates that our vessels earn under time and voyage charters, respectively, which, in turn, are affected by a number of factors, including our decisions relating to vessel acquisitions and disposals, the number of vessels chartered-in, the amount of time that we spend positioning our vessels, the amount of time that our vessels spend in dry dock undergoing repairs, maintenance and upgrade work, the age, condition and specifications of our vessels, levels of supply and demand in the seaborne transportation market.

Vessels operating on time charters for a certain period of time provide more predictable cash flows over that period of time, but can yield lower profit margins than vessels operating in the spot charter market during periods characterized by favorable market conditions. Vessels operating in the spot charter market generate revenues that are less predictable, but may enable us to capture increased profit margins during periods of improvements in charter rates, although we would be exposed to the risk of declining vessel rates, which may have a materially adverse impact on our financial performance. If we employ vessels on period time charters, future spot market rates may be higher or lower than the rates at which we have employed our vessels on period time charters.

Voyage Expenses

Voyage expenses may include port and canal charges, agency fees, fuel (bunker) expenses and brokerage commissions payable to related and third parties. Voyage expenses are incurred for our owned and chartered-in vessels during voyage charters or when the vessel is unemployed. Bunker expenses, port and canal charges primarily increase in periods during which vessels are employed on voyage charters because these expenses are paid by the owners.

Charter-in Hire Expenses

Charter-in hire expenses represent hire expenses for chartering-in third and related party vessels, either under time charters or voyage charters.

Vessel Operating Expenses

Vessel operating expenses include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance and vessel registry, expenses relating to repairs and maintenance, the cost of spares and consumable stores, tonnage taxes, regulatory fees, maintenance expenses, lubricants and other miscellaneous expenses. Other factors beyond our control, some of which may affect the shipping industry in general, including for instance, developments relating to market prices for crew wages, lubricants and insurance, may also cause these expenses to increase.

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Dry Docking Expenses

Dry docking expenses relate to regularly scheduled intermediate survey or special survey dry docking necessary to preserve the quality of our vessels as well as to comply with international shipping standards and environmental laws and regulations. Dry docking expenses can vary according to the age of the vessel and its condition, the location where the dry docking takes place, shipyard availability and the number of days the vessel is under dry dock. We utilize the direct expense method, under which we expense all dry docking costs as incurred.

Depreciation

 

We depreciate our vessels on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which is determined to be 25 years from the date of their initial delivery from the shipyard. Depreciation is calculated based on a vessel’s cost less the estimated residual value.

 

Management Fees

Management fees include fees paid to third parties as well as related parties providing certain procurement services to our fleet.

General and Administrative Expenses

We incur general and administrative expenses, including our onshore personnel related expenses, directors’ and executives’ compensation, share based compensation, legal, consulting, audit and accounting expenses.

(Gain) / Loss on Forward Freight Agreements and Bunker Swaps, net

When deemed appropriate from a risk management perspective, we take positions in freight derivatives, including FFAs and freight options with an objective to utilize those instruments as economic hedges to reduce the risk on specific vessels trading in the spot market and to take advantage of short-term fluctuations in the market prices. Upon the settlement, if the contracted charter rate is less than the average of the rates, for the specified route and time period, as reported by an identified index, the seller of the FFA is required to pay the buyer the settlement sum. The settlement amount is an amount equal to the difference between the contracted rate and the settlement rate, multiplied by the number of days in the specified period covered by the FFA. Conversely, if the contracted rate is greater than the settlement rate, the buyer is required to pay the seller the settlement sum. Our FFAs are settled mainly through reputable exchanges such as European Energy Exchange (“EEX”) or Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) so as to limit our exposure in over-the-counter transactions. Customary requirements for trading in FFAs include the maintenance of initial and variation margins based on expected volatility, open position and mark to market of the contracts. The fair value of the FFAs or freight options is treated as an asset or liability until they are settled with the change in their fair value being reflected in earnings. Any such settlements by us or settlements to us under FFAs or freight options, if any, are recorded under (Gain)/Loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net.

Also, when deemed appropriate from a risk management perspective, we enter into bunker swap contracts to manage our exposure to fluctuations of bunker prices associated with the consumption of bunkers by our vessels. Bunker swaps are agreements between two parties to exchange cash flows at a fixed price on bunkers, where volume, time period and price are agreed in advance. Our bunker swaps are settled mainly through reputable exchanges such as Intercontinental Exchange (“ICE”) so as to limit our counterparty exposure in over-the-counter transactions. Bunker price differentials paid or received under the swap agreements as well as changes in their fair value are recognized under (Gain)/Loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net.

The fair value of freight derivatives and bunker swaps is determined through Level 1 inputs of the fair value hierarchy (quoted prices from the applicable exchanges such as EEX, SGX or ICE). Our FFAs and bunker swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting and therefore unrealized gains or losses are recognized under (Gain)/Loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net.

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Impairment Loss

When indicators of impairment are present for the Company’s vessels and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those vessels are less than their carrying value, the carrying value is reduced to its estimated fair value and the difference is recorded under “Impairment loss”. Furthermore, vessels agreed to be sold or actively marketed as of reporting day are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell and the difference, if any, is recorded under “Impairment loss” in the unaudited interim consolidated income statements.

Other Operational Gain

Other operational gain includes gain from all other operating activities which are not related to the principal activities of the Company, such as gain from insurance claims.

Gain on Sale of Vessels

Gain on sale of vessels represents net gains from the sale of our vessels concluded during the period.

Loss on Write-Down of Inventory

Loss on write-down of inventory results from the valuation of the bunkers remaining onboard our vessels following the decrease of bunkers’ net realizable value compared to their historical cost as of each period end.

Interest and Finance Costs

We incur interest expense and financing costs in connection with our outstanding indebtedness under our existing loan facilities (including sale and leaseback financing transactions). We also incur financing costs in connection with establishing those facilities, which are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the relevant debt liability and amortize them to interest and financing costs over the term of the underlying obligation using the effective interest method.

Interest Income

We earn interest income on our cash deposits with our lenders and other financial institutions.

Gain / (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps, net

We enter into interest rate swap transactions to manage interest costs and risks associated with changing interest rates with respect to our variable interest loans and credit facilities. Interest rate swaps are recorded in the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities, measured at their fair value (Level 2), with changes in such fair value recognized in earnings under Gain/(Loss) on interest rate swaps, net, unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. When interest rate swaps are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the unrealized gains/losses from those swaps is recorded in Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) while any ineffective portion is recorded under “Gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments”.

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Results of Operations

The six-month period ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six-month period ended June 30, 2023

Voyage revenues net of Voyage expenses: Voyage revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased to $612.3 million from $462.7 million in the corresponding period in 2023 which resulted from stronger market conditions (as discussed below) and the increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet to 134.2 in the six months ended June 30, 2024 from 127.0 for the corresponding period of 2023. Time charter equivalent revenues (“TCE Revenues”) (as defined above) were $457.8 million compared to $331.7 million for the corresponding period in 2023. The TCE rate for the first half of 2024 was $19,420 compared to $15,020 for the corresponding period in 2023, which is indicative of the stronger market conditions prevailing during the recent period. Please refer to the table above for the calculation of the TCE Revenues and TCE rate and their reconciliation with Voyage Revenues, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Charter-in hire expenses: Charter-in hire expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $17.0 million and $9.7 million, respectively. This increase is mainly attributable to the increase in charter-in days to 922 in the six months ended June 30, 2024 from 429 in the corresponding period in 2023.

Vessel operating expenses: For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, vessel operating expenses were $126.7 million and $112.3 million, respectively. The increase in our operating expenses was primarily driven by the acquisition of the Eagle fleet which resulted in an increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet to 134.2 in the six months ended June 30, 2024 from 127.0 for the corresponding period of 2023. Additionally, the increase for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was also related to the Eagle legacy daily operating expenses which were substantial higher than the daily operating expenses of our fleet prior to the Eagle Merger. It is expected that the daily operating expenses of the Eagle legacy fleet will be reduced within the following six quarters as a result of the synergies and economies of scale from the Eagle Merger.

Dry docking expenses: Dry docking expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $22.4 million and $18.9 million, respectively. During the first half of 2024, 15 vessels completed their periodic dry-docking surveys while during the corresponding period in 2023, 16 vessels completed their periodic dry docking surveys, but the vessels that completed their dry docking surveys in the first half of 2024 were of greater deadweight ton (“dwt”) scale which resulted in increased drydocking expenses. Furthermore, there were also five vessels that commenced their dry docking surveys in the first half of 2024 compared to one vessel which commenced its dry docking survey during the corresponding period in 2023, resulting in an overall increase in drydocking expenses.

DepreciationDepreciation expense increased to $75.5 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 compared to $70.1 million for the corresponding period in 2023. The fluctuation is primarily driven by the increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet to 134.2 from 127.0.

Impairment loss: During the six months ended June 30, 2023, an impairment loss of $7.7 million was incurred in connection with the agreement to sell two vessels. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, no impairment loss was incurred.

Other operational gain: Other operational gain for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, decreased to $1.7 million from $33.7 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. In the first half of 2023, other gains from insurance claims relating to various vessels also included an aggregate gain of $30.9 million from insurance proceeds and daily detention compensation relating to Star Pavlina which became a constructive total loss due to its prolonged detainment in Ukraine following the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 

General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $30.2 million and $22.7 million, respectively, which included the share-based compensation expense of $5.7 million for the first half of 2024 and $6.4 million for the corresponding period in 2023. The increase in the general and administrative expenses was mainly driven by the increased legacy Eagle costs. We expect that the overall general and administrative expenses will be reduced during the following six quarters as a result of the synergies and economies of scale from the Eagle Merger.

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(Gain)/Loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net: For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, we incurred a net loss on FFAs and bunker swaps of $4.3 million, consisting of an unrealized gain of $3.7 million and a realized loss of $8.0 million. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, we incurred a net gain on FFAs and bunker swaps of $4.2 million, consisting of an unrealized loss of $3.1 million and a realized gain of $7.3 million.

Loss on write-down of inventory: Our results for the six months ended June 30, 2023 include a loss on write-down of inventories of $4.7 million in connection with the valuation of the bunkers remaining on board our vessels, as a result of the bunkers’ lower net realizable value compared to their historical cost. No such loss was incurred in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

Interest and finance costs net of interest income and other income/(loss): Interest and finance costs net of interest income and other income/(loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $38.8 million and $25.1 million, respectively. The driving factor for this increase is the significant increase in our outstanding indebtedness as a result of the new debt obtained in order to refinance the existing debt of the Eagle vessels, further affected by the increase in variable interest rates prevailing during the first half of 2024 which was partially offset by the increased interest income from fixed deposits. 

Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $256.9 million and $180.1 million, respectively. This increase was primarily driven by the higher charter rates due to the stronger market conditions prevailing during the recent period compared to the corresponding period in 2023 partially offset by the increase in our interest payments for the reasons outlined above under “Interest and finance costs net of interest income and other income/(loss).

Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $292.5 million and net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $79.2 million, respectively. The increase was mainly attributable to the increased vessel sale proceeds of $221.3 million in the first half of 2024 compared to the $32.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023 and the cash acquired related to the Eagle Merger of $104.3 million that we received during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, partially offset by the greater amount of cash paid in 2024 in connection with the advances for vessels under construction and vessel upgrades.

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $325.6 million and $244.2 million, respectively. The increase was primarily driven by greater net debt outflows of $199.0 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $132.0 million in the corresponding period of 2023 and the greater dividends paid of $122.8 million in the first half of 2024 compared to $98.2 million in the corresponding period of 2023, partially offset by the $13.1 million paid in connection with the repurchase of our common shares that took place in the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.

Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates

For a description of all our significant accounting policies and our critical accounting estimates, see Note 2 to our audited financial statements and “Item 5 - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects,” included in our 2023 Annual Report and Note 2 to our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024. There have been no material changes from the “Critical Accounting Estimates” previously disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
INDEX TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 F-2
   
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Income Statements for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 F-3
   
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 F-4
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 F-5
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 F-6
 Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements F-7

  

 

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated) 

 

           
     December 31, 2023     June 30, 2024
ASSETS          
CURRENT ASSETS          
Cash and cash equivalents $                 227,481    $                   462,578
Restricted cash, current (Notes 8 and 13)                     32,248                        18,350
Trade accounts receivable, net                     68,624                        91,331
Inventories (Note 4)                     62,362                        81,662
Due from managers                            23                               
Due from related parties (Note 3)                          38                             38
Prepaid expenses and other receivables                     19,296                        18,553
Derivatives, current asset portion (Note 13)                     6,305                        3,960
Other current assets                     22,830                        46,309
Vessel held for sale (Note 5)   15,190    
Total Current Assets                   454,397                      722,781
           
FIXED ASSETS          

Advances for vessels under construction (Note 5)

      19,216
Vessels and other fixed assets, net (Note 5)                2,539,743                   3,348,120
Total Fixed Assets                2,539,743                   3,367,336
           
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS          
Long term investment (Note 3)                       1,736                          1,747
Restricted cash, non-current (Notes 8 and 13)                       2,021                          4,606
Operating leases, right-of-use assets (Note 6)                     27,825                        139,735
Derivatives, non-current asset portion (Note 13)                       2,533                          1,451

Other non-current assets

      380
TOTAL ASSETS $              3,028,255    $                4,238,036
            
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Current portion of long-term bank loans (Note 8) $                 249,125    $                   227,014
Convertible notes (Note 8)       69,369
Lease financing short term (Note 7)                     2,731                        2,731
Accounts payable                     39,317                          49,870
Due to managers                       7,386                        14,274
Due to related parties (Note 3)                       1,659                            1,599
Accrued liabilities                      31,372                          66,001
Operating lease liabilities, current (Note 6)                       5,251                          20,760

Derivatives, current liability portion (Note 13)

  5,784     1,917
Deferred revenue                     16,738                          21,672

Other current liabilities

      2,000
Total Current Liabilities                   359,363                        477,207
              
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES            
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion and unamortized loan issuance costs of $8,508 and $9,458, as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively (Note 8)                   970,039                      1,169,062
Lease financing long term, net of unamortized lease issuance costs of $98 and $73, as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively (Note 7)                   15,208                      13,867
Operating lease liabilities, non-current (Note 6)                     22,574                        118,975
Other non-current liabilities                          1,001                               1,022
TOTAL LIABILITIES                1,368,185                     1,780,133
              
COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)          
           
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Preferred Shares; $0.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively (Note 9)                                                                  
Common Shares, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 84,016,892 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023; 112,854,026 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 (Note 9)                       840                            1,129
Additional paid in capital                2,287,055                     3,027,249
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)                     5,393                        4,640
Accumulated deficit                  (633,218)                     (575,115)
Total Shareholders' Equity                1,660,070                     2,457,903
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 3,028,255   $ 4,238,036
           

 

The accompanying notes are integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

           
    Six months ended June 30,
     2023     2024
            
Revenues:          
Voyage revenues (Note 14) $                 462,721   $                    612,265
              
Expenses/(Income)            
Voyage expenses (Note 3 )                   128,635                          129,428
Charter-in hire expenses (Note 6)                     9,695                            16,993
Vessel operating expenses                    112,303                          126,699
Dry docking expenses                     18,861                            22,369
Depreciation (Note 5)                     70,075                            75,537
Management fees (Notes 3)                        8,460                              8,696
General and administrative expenses (Note 3)                     22,675                            30,175
Impairment loss                            7,700                              
Loss on write-down of inventory                             4,743                             
Other operational loss                          326                               901
Other operational gain                     (33,676)                        (1,742)
Loss on bad debt                            300                               
(Gain)/Loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net (Note 13)                       (4,207)                          4,316
Gain on sale of vessels (Note 5)                            34                                 (22,938)
Total operating expenses, net                   345,924                          390,434
Operating income                   116,797                          221,831
              
Other Income/ (Expenses):            
Interest and finance costs (Note 8)                   (31,731)                        (46,112)
Interest income and other income/(loss)                            6,593                              7,346
Gain/(Loss) on derivative financial instruments, net (Note 13)                            (507)                             (1,246)
Loss on debt extinguishment, net (Note 8)                          (888)                               (1,010)
Total other expenses, net                   (26,533)                        (41,022)
              
Income before taxes and equity in income of investee $                 90,264   $                      180,809
Income tax (expense)/refund                          (103)                             116
Income before equity in income/(loss) of investee                   90,161                          180,925
Equity in income/(loss) of investee (Note 3)                          33                                 11
Net income                   90,194                          180,936
Earnings per share, basic $                       0.88   $                          1.87
Earnings per share, diluted                         0.87                              1.82
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (Note 10)            102,821,671                   96,670,823
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted  (Note 10)            103,170,724                   99,716,982

 

The accompanying notes are integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

           
   Six months ended June 30, 
    2023     2024
 Net income    $                               90,194    $                                180,936
 Other comprehensive income / (loss):           
 Unrealized gains / losses from cash flow hedges:           
 Unrealized gain / (loss) from hedging interest rate swaps recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications                                   3,502                                     2,306
Unrealized gain / (loss) from hedging foreign currency forward contracts recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications       (267)
 Less:           
 Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap gain/(loss)                                      (14,412)                                  (2,792)
 Other comprehensive income / (loss)                                   (10,910)                                  (753)
 Total comprehensive income    $                               79,284    $                                180,183

  

The accompanying notes are integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

                         
          Common Stock                     
     # of Shares     Par Value     Additional Paid-in Capital     Accumulated Other Comprehensive income/(loss)     
Accumulated deficit 
   Total Shareholders' Equity 
 BALANCE, January 1, 2023    102,857,416  $               1,029  $                     2,646,073  $  20,962  $                 (648,722)  $                 2,019,342
Net income      —                                                   90,194                     90,194
Other comprehensive income / (loss)     —              (10,910)        (10,910)
 Issuance of vested and non-vested shares and amortization of stock-based compensation    971,372    9    6,351             6,360
Dividend declared ($0.95 per share)                                                                                                                      (98,196)                      (98,196)
Cancellation of Songa shares    (6,706)                                              —                             —  
Offering Expenses                                 —                                                       (55)                                         (55)
Repurchase and cancellation of common shares   (638,572)   (6)   (13,050)       (13,056)
 BALANCE, June 30, 2023    103,183,510  $               1,032  $                     2,639,319 10,052  $                 (656,724)  $                 1,993,679
                         
BALANCE, January 1, 2024   84,016,892 $ 840 $ 2,287,055 $ 5,393 $ (633,218) $ 1,660,070
 Net income        —                                                     180,936                       180,936
Other comprehensive income / (loss)     —            (753)        (753)
 Issuance of vested and non-vested shares and amortization of share-based compensation (Note 9)     754,815    8    5,709              5,717
 Dividends declared ($1.20 per share) (Note 9)                                —                                                                                (122,833)                    (122,833)
Offering expenses       (96           (96
Issuance of common stock for Eagle Merger (Note 1)   28,082,319   281   665,270                                                                           665,551
Excess fair value of Convertible Notes       69,311           69,311
 BALANCE, June 30, 2024      112,854,026  $               1,129  $                     3,027,249  $  4,640  $                 (575,115)  $                 2,457,903

  

The accompanying notes are integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

           
  Six months ended June 30,
     2023     2024
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:          
Net income $            90,194    $                 180,936
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:            
Depreciation                70,075                      75,537
Amortization of debt (loans & leases) issuance costs                  1,990                        1,691
Noncash lease expense                       5,465                      6,802
Gain/(Loss) on debt extinguishment, net                   888                           1,010
Impairment loss                       7,700                        
(Gain)/loss on sale of vessels                       34                           (22,938)
Loss on bad debt                        300                           
Share-based compensation                6,360                        5,717
Gain from insurance proceeds relating to vessel total loss                       (28,163)                      
Loss on write-down of inventory                        4,743                        
Change in fair value of forward freight derivatives and bunker swaps                     3,065                      (3,700)
Other non-cash charges                   76                             (18)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps not designated as cash flow hedges   507     1,356
Gain on hull and machinery claims   (200)     (470)
Equity in income/(loss) of investee                       (33)                         (11)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
(Increase)/Decrease in:            
Trade accounts receivable              23,292                    21,880
Inventories              (2,734)                    5,791
Prepaid expenses and other receivables                   (12,774)                  (13,302)
Derivatives asset                   1,550                      1,392
Due from related parties                   39                               
Due from managers                  31                           23
Other non-current assets         (26)
Increase/(Decrease) in:            
Accounts payable                4,694                      (7,139)
Operating lease liability                       (5,465)                    (6,802)
Due to related parties                  474                           (60)
Accrued liabilities                  (532)                       (417)
Due to managers                7,340                        6,888
Deferred revenue                  1,154                      721
Other current liabilities           2,000
Net cash provided by / (used in) Operating Activities              180,070                    256,861
             
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:            
Advances for vessels acquisitions, vessels under construction & vessel upgrades and other fixed assets              (8,764)                    (35,485)
Cash proceeds from vessel sales                       32,448                      221,251
Cash proceeds from vessel total loss   55,000       
Cash acquired related to the Eagle Merger                                           104,325
Hull and machinery insurance proceeds                  558                         2,391
Net cash provided by / (used in) Investing Activities              79,242                    292,482
             
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:            
Proceeds from bank loans              77,000                      388,120
Loan and lease prepayments and repayments            (208,967)                (587,124)
Financing and debt extinguishment fees paid                (930)                       (3,626)
Dividends paid            (98,196)                  (122,833)
Offering expenses paid                         (55)                           (96)
Repurchase of common shares              (13,056)                    
Net cash provided by / (used in) Financing Activities            (244,204)                (325,559)
             
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash             15,108                    223,784
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period              286,344                    261,750
             
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $            301,452    $               485,534
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
  Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest $ 28,033    $  42,236
Non-cash investing and financing activities:            
Shares issued in connection with Eagle Merger          665,551
Vessel upgrades                  3,422                           3,358
Assumed bank loans and Convertible notes debt related to Eagle Merger          514,180
Right-of-use assets and lease obligations for charter-in contracts          115,257
Reconciliation of (a) cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets to (b) the total amount of such items reported in the statements of cash flows:          
Cash and cash equivalents $ 285,248    $  462,578
Restricted cash, current   14,183     18,350
Restricted cash, non-current   2,021     4,606
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period shown in the statement of cash flows $ 301,452    $  485,534

 

The accompanying notes are integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

1.          Basis of Presentation and General Information:

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”) is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and maintains offices in Athens, New York, Connecticut (Stamford), Limassol, Singapore, Germany and Denmark. Star Bulk’s common shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “SBLK”.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Star Bulk and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements.

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 and, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this report should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Annual Report”). The balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but, pursuant to the requirements for interim financial information, does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.

Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized words and expressions used herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the 2023 Annual Report.

As of June 30, 2024, following the completion of the Eagle Merger (as described below), the Company owned a modern fleet of 156 dry bulk vessels consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax and Supramax vessels with a carrying capacity between 53,489 deadweight tonnage (“dwt”) and 209,537 dwt, a combined carrying capacity of 15.0 million dwt and an average age of 11.7 years. Also, the Company has entered into firm shipbuilding contracts for the construction of five 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax newbuilding vessels with expected deliveries between September 2025 and August 2026. In addition, through certain of its subsidiaries, the Company charters-in a number of third-party vessels on both a short-term and long-term basis to increase its operating capacity in order to satisfy its clients’ needs. Lastly, the Company entered into long-term charter-in arrangements with respect to six newbuilding vessels, with an approximate duration of seven years per vessel, plus optional years at the Company’s option. Four of those vessels were delivered during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the remaining two are expected to be delivered to the Company by the fourth quarter of 2024.

Eagle Merger

 

On December 11, 2023, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle”) (the “Eagle Merger Agreement”) to combine in an all-stock merger (the “Eagle Merger”). Pursuant to the Eagle Merger Agreement, each share of Eagle common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Eagle Merger (excluding Eagle common stock owned by Eagle, Star Bulk, Star Infinity Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Star Bulk, or any of their respective direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries) would be converted into the right to receive 2.6211 shares, par value $0.01 per share, of Star Bulk common stock.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

1.       Basis of Presentation and General Information - continued:

 

Eagle Merger - continued

 

The Eagle Merger was completed on April 9, 2024 (the “Effective Time”), following Eagle shareholders’ approval and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Eagle common stock has ceased trading and is no longer listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

At the Effective Time, each share of Eagle common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock, which resulted in the issuance of 28,082,319 shares of Star Bulk common stock. The pre-merger Star Bulk shareholders and the former Eagle shareholders owned approximately 75% and 25%, respectively, of the 112,469,211 issued and outstanding common stock of the Company immediately following the Effective Time. In addition, at the time of the Eagle Merger’s completion, 1,341,584 shares of Star Bulk common stock were issued in exchange for the 511,840 loaned shares of Eagle common stock (the “Eagle loaned shares”) outstanding in connection with Eagle’s 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Convertible Notes”). While Eagle’s share lending agreement with Jefferies Capital Services, LLC (“JCS”) (the “Share Lending Agreement”) does not require cash payment upon return of the shares, physical settlement is required (i.e., the Eagle loaned shares must be returned at the end of the arrangement), as further described in Note 8. Due to this share return provision and other contractual undertakings of JCS in the Share Lending Agreement, which have the effect of substantially eliminating the economic dilution that otherwise would result from the issuance of borrowed shares, the shares of Star Bulk common stock issued to replace the Eagle loaned shares are not expected to be considered issued and outstanding for accounting purposes and for the purpose of computing the basic and diluted weighted average shares or earnings per share in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statement. Furthermore, upon the maturity date of the Convertible Notes on August 1, 2024, the issued 1,341,584 shares of Star Bulk common stock were cancelled upon return and 5,971,284 shares of Star Bulk common stock were issued for settlement of such Convertible Notes (Note 15).

 

Following the closing of the Eagle Merger, Star Bulk is the largest U.S. listed dry bulk shipping company with a global market presence and combined fleet of 159 owned vessels on a fully delivered basis, 97% of which are fitted with scrubbers, ranging from Newcastlemax/Capesize to Ultramax/Supramax vessels. In accordance with the terms of the Eagle Merger Agreement, one director of Eagle has joined the Company’s Board of Directors while the senior management of Star Bulk remain in their current roles and continue to lead the Company.

 

The following financial information reflects the results of operations of Star Bulk and Eagle since April 9, 2024 included in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024:

 

Basis of Presentation and General Information -  Results of operation of Star Bulk and Eagle (Table)

          Star Bulk         Eagle 
Voyage revenues   $  522,610    $  89,655
Operating income $ 203,142    $ 18,689
Net income   $  169,405    $  11,531

 

 

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated financial information reflects the results of operations for the six month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, as if the Eagle Merger had been consummated on January 1, 2023. These pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the Eagle Merger actually taken place on January 1, 2023. In addition, these results are not intended to be a projection of future results and do not reflect any synergies that might be achieved from the combined operations:

 

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

 

1.       Basis of Presentation and General Information - continued:

Eagle Merger - continued

 

         
    Six month periods ended
    June 30, 2023   June 30, 2024
         
Pro forma voyage revenues $ 669,325  $  715,663
Pro forma operating income   137,065   208,089
Pro forma net income   99,474   164,118
Pro forma income per share, basic   0.89   1.47
Pro forma income per share, diluted $ 0.89 $ 1.44

 

  

Accounting for the Eagle Merger

 

The Eagle Merger was accounted for as an acquisition of Eagle by Star Bulk under the asset acquisition method of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Star Bulk is treated as the acquiror for accounting purposes. Based on the terms of the Eagle Merger Agreement, the Eagle Merger was determined to not meet the requirements of a business combination under the guidelines of ASC 805, Business Combinations, and ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805). The Eagle Merger consists of acquiring vessels and associated assets and liabilities, which are concentrated in a group of similar identifiable assets, and therefore not considered a business. As a result, the Eagle Merger is treated as an asset acquisition, whereby all assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at the cost of the acquisition, including transaction costs, on the basis of their relative fair value.

 

The following table presents a summary of how the consideration paid by Star Bulk for the net assets acquired was determined:

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share data)   Amounts  
Eagle common stock   10,476,091 (a)
Equity awards of Eagle employees and not vested to be replaced   237,853 (b)
Eagle shares exchanged with Star Bulk shares 10,713,944  
Fixed exchange ratio 2.6211 (c)
Total Star Bulk common stock issued to Eagle shareholders   28,082,319  
Star Bulk closing price per share $  23.70 (d)
Consideration transferred related to value of net assets acquired $  665,551  

 

(a) Issued and outstanding shares as of April 9, 2024.

(b) Under the Eagle Merger Agreement, the Company is obligated to replace the equity awards of Eagle employees not vested, based on the agreed exchange ratio.

(c) The exchange ratio is fixed based on the Eagle Merger Agreement.

(d) Share price of Star Bulk as of April 9, 2024, represents the closing price of Star Bulk common stock for the calculation of the fair value of the Eagle Merger consideration transferred.

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

1.       Basis of Presentation and General Information - continued:

Accounting for the Eagle Merger - continued

 

The following table presents the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as well as the calculation of the excess of the net assets acquired over the consideration transferred by Star Bulk:

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Fair Value
Vessels and vessel improvements $ 1,157,000
Advances for BWTS and other assets   1,252
Vessels held for sale   29,254
Inventories   25,783
Cash   104,325
Derivative assets   289
Operating lease right-of use assets   3,454
Other current assets (Accounts receivable, Prepaid expenses, Other current assets)   56,130
Long term debt   (375,500)
Convertible Notes   (138,680)
Operating lease liabilities   (3,454)
Derivative liabilities   (48)
Accounts payable, Accrued liabilities, Unearned charter hire revenue and Other non-current liabilities   (54,041)
Net asset value acquired $ 805,764
Consideration transferred $ 665,551
Excess of net asset value acquired over consideration transferred $ 140,213

 

 

The total value of $1,213,289 of the 52 vessels acquired in the Eagle Merger (including the two held for sale vessels) is comprised of (i) $1,157,000 in vessel fair values using an average of current valuations obtained from third-party vessel appraisals for 50 vessels, (ii) $29,254 fair value of the 2 vessels held for sale using the sale prices that were agreed upon in the respective contracts, (iii) $25,783 fair value of the initial bunker and lubricant inventories on board the vessels on the acquisition date and (iv) $1,252 of advances for ballast water treatment system installations.

 

In accordance with the requirements of accounting for the Eagle Merger as an asset acquisition, the value of the vessels was adjusted down by $129,664 after the allocation of the excess amount of $140,213 of net assets acquired over the consideration transferred by Star Bulk and the capitalization of approximately $10,549 of legal, advisory and other professional fees directly related to the Eagle Merger which are presented under “Vessels and other fixed assets, net” in the unaudited consolidated balance sheets. Of this amount, $7,854 was paid during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and is included in expenditures for vessels acquisitions and vessel upgrades in the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

 

The long term debt assumed bears interest at variable interest rates and its fair value approximates its outstanding balance due to the variable interest rate nature thereof. Unamortized deferred financing costs associated with long-term debt of Eagle were eliminated as part of its fair value measurement.

 

The Convertible Notes’ estimated fair value, based on market data on the date of acquisition, was $138,680. The excess fair value amount of $69,311 over its principal amount of $69,369 was allocated to equity under ASC 470-20.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

1.       Basis of Presentation and General Information - continued:

Accounting for the Eagle Merger – continued

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities, of which Eagle was the lessee (time charter-in agreements of remaining duration of less than twelve months and long-term office rentals) were reassessed on the acquisition date, and, considering the acquisition date as the inception date, and the initial recognition was performed after considering the terms and conditions of the lease agreements.

The working capital amounts acquired from Eagle, approximated their fair values due to their short-term maturities.

2.       Significant accounting policies and recent accounting pronouncements:

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies and recent accounting pronouncements is included in Note 2 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the 2023 Annual Report. There have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, except from the below update for the accounting policy for “Evaluation of purchase transactions” and the accounting policy for the recognition of convertible debt issued at a substantial premium.

Evaluation of purchase transactions: When the Company enters into an acquisition transaction, it determines whether the acquisition transaction was a purchase of an asset or a business based on the facts and circumstances of the transaction. In accordance with Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired in an acquisition transaction are concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets, then the set is not a business. To be considered a business, a set must include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create an output. All assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured at their acquisition-date fair values. For asset acquisitions, the net assets acquired should be measured following a cost accumulation and allocation model under which the cost of the acquisition is allocated on a relative fair value basis to the qualifying assets acquired. Based on this, the excess amount of net assets acquired over the consideration transferred associated with asset acquisition, if any, is allocated over the value of the identifiable assets acquired. Acquisition costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred. Acquisition costs associated with asset acquisitions are capitalized.

Convertible debt: The fair value of the Convertible Notes assumed from Eagle exceeded its principal amount on the acquisition date. ASC 470-20-25-13 states that when convertible debt is issued at a substantial premium, there is a presumption that the premium represents paid-in capital. Paid-in capital is increased by reclassifying part of the debt proceeds to the additional paid in capital. Pursuant to the Eagle Merger, there was a new obligator to Eagle’s convertible debt, and it was treated as a deemed issuance on acquisition date which invoked the 470-20 guidance. 

Furthermore, please refer below for the most recent accounting pronouncements policies in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted climate-related reporting rules, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors (the “SEC Climate Reporting Rules”). In April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the implementation of the final rules. The SEC Climate Reporting Rules, if they become effective as adopted, would require the following financial statement disclosures for Large Accelerated filers:

 

•        Expenditures and capitalized costs, excluding recoveries, incurred related to severe weather events and natural events are required, if such expenditures exceed defined disclosure thresholds. In addition, a description of material estimates and assumptions used to produce the financial statement disclosures are required.

•        If the use of carbon offsets or renewable energy credits (“RECs”) are a material component of the registrant’s plans to achieve climate-related targets or goals, disclosure of carbon offsets and RECs beginning and ending balances, amounts expensed, capitalized costs and losses are required to be presented in the financial statements.

The disclosures will be phased in, with the financial statement disclosures required for annual periods beginning in 2025. GHG emissions disclosures and the remaining climate risk disclosures will be required for annual periods beginning in 2026.  In the initial year of compliance, GHG emissions disclosures are required for the most recently completed fiscal year; however, if these disclosures were provided in previous SEC filings for the historic years presented, that historical disclosure is also required. The Company continues to monitor the status of the SEC Climate Reporting Rules and evaluate the additional disclosures required.

 

3.       Transactions with related parties:

Details of the Company’s transactions with related parties did not change in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 and are discussed in Note 3 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

Transactions and balances with related parties are analyzed as follows:

Balance Sheets

    December 31, 2023     June 30, 2024
Long term investment          
Interchart  $ 1,380   $ 1,404
Starocean   231     218
CCL Pool   125     125
Long term investment $ 1,736   $ 1,747
           
Due from related parties          
Interchart     3    
Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates           4
Starocean     35      34
Due from related parties $ 38   $ 38
           
Due to related parties          
Interchart       19
Management and Directors Fees    172      158
Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates   15     54
Iblea Ship Management Limited    1,472      1,368
Due to related parties $ 1,659   $ 1,599

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

3.       Transactions with related parties - continued:

Income statements

 

   Six months ended June 30, 
        2023     2024
 Voyage expenses:           
 Voyage expenses-Interchart   $  (2,070)    $  (2,070)
 General and administrative expenses:           
 Consultancy fees    $  (281)    $  (394)
 Directors compensation       (93)       (82)
 Office rent - Combine Marine Ltd. &  Alma Properties     (19)     (19)
 General and administrative expenses - Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates     (104)     (130)
 Management fees:           
 Management fees- Iblea Ship Management Limited     (1,514)     (1,201)
 Equity in income/(loss) of investee           
 Interchart   $  32    $  24
 Starocean    1     (13)

 

 

4.        Inventories:

The amounts shown in the consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:

 

          December 31, 2023         June 30, 2024 
 Lubricants   $                       13,945    $                17,167
 Bunkers                           48,417                     64,495
 Total   $                       62,362    $                81,662

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

5.        Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction:

The amounts in the consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:

     Cost     Accumulated depreciation     Net Book Value 
 Balance, December 31, 2023   $  3,508,701  $  (968,958)  $  2,539,743
 - Acquisition of vessels and other fixed assets, vessel improvements and other vessel costs    1,037,091                     —   1,037,091
 - Vessel sales     (217,462)   64,285   (153,177)
 - Depreciation for the period        (75,537)   (75,537)
 Balance, June 30, 2024   $  4,328,330  $  (980,210)  $  3,348,120

 

Following the completion of Eagle Merger (Note 1), the Company acquired Eagle’s fleet which consisted of 52 dry bulk Supramax/Ultramax vessels. Prior to the closing of the Eagle Merger, Eagle had agreed to sell the vessels Crested Eagle and Stellar Eagle, which were delivered to their new owners on April 18, 2024 and June 5, 2024, respectively.

During the six-months ended June 30, 2024, the vessels Big Fish (classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2023), Star Glory, Star Bovarius and Star Dorado were delivered to their new owners. These vessels had been agreed to be sold in 2023.

Additionally, during the six-months ended June 30, 2024, the Company decided to opportunistically sell certain vessels and renew its fleet taking advantage of the elevated vessel market values, and agreed to sell the vessels Big Bang, Pantagruel, Star Audrey, Star Pyxis, Star Paola, Crowned Eagle and Star Iris. All the previously mentioned vessels, except for Star Iris, were delivered to their new owners by June 30, 2024. The vessel Star Iris is expected to be delivered to her new owners by mid-August 2024. Given her employment as of June 30, 2024, Star Iris did not meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale as of June 30, 2024.

In connection with the aforementioned deliveries of the sold vessels, a net gain of $22,938 was recognized and reflected separately in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statement for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

As of June 30, 2024, 154 of the Company’s vessels, having a net carrying value of $3,306,325, serve as collateral under certain of the Company’s loan facilities and were subject to first-priority mortgages (Note 8). Title of ownership is held by the relevant lenders for another 2 vessels with a carrying value of $40,697 to secure the relevant sale and lease back financing transactions (Note 7).

In the table above, “Acquisition of vessel and other fixed assets, vessel improvements and other vessel costs”, other than capitalized costs in connection with the Eagle fleet (Note 1), includes also additions related to the Company’s continued technical upgrades to its fleet, such as the installation of ballast water treatment systems (“BWTS”) and Energy Saving Devices (“ESD”).

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

  

5.         Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction - continued:

 

Vessels under construction:

During 2023, the Company entered into five firm shipbuilding contracts with Qingdao Shipyard Co., Ltd. for the construction of five 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax newbuilding vessels. The delivery of two of these vessels is expected in September 2025, another two in April 2026 and the last one in August 2026.

The amounts shown in the consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:

 

 Balance, December 31, 2023   $ 
 - Pre-delivery yard installments and capitalized expenses   18,716
 - Capitalized interest and finance costs   500
 Balance, June 30, 2024   $  19,216

 

As of June 30, 2024, the total aggregate remaining contracted price for the five vessels under construction was $164,800, payable in periodic installments up to their deliveries, of which $29,350 is payable during the next twelve months ending June 30, 2025, $113,290 is payable during the next twelve months ending June 30, 2026 and the remaining $22,110 is payable until their expected delivery from the shipyard in August 2026.

 

6.        Operating leases:

a) Time charter-in vessel agreements

 

The carrying value of the assets and liabilities recognized on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 in connection with the time charter-in vessel arrangements with an initial term exceeding 12 months, amounted to $27,548 and $136,323, respectively and are included under “Operating leases, right-of-use assets” and “Operating lease liabilities current and non- current” in the consolidated balance sheets. The weighted average discount rate that was used for the recognition of these leases, which is the estimated annual incremental borrowing rate for this type of asset, is approximately 5.3%. 

The time charter-in hire payments required to be made after June 30, 2024, for these outstanding operating lease liabilities are as follows: 

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $              26,636
June 30, 2026                26,636
June 30, 2027                25,176
June 30, 2028                26,709
June 30, 2029                22,171
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                34,401
Total undiscounted lease payments $            161,729
Discount based on incremental borrowing rate              (25,406)
Present value of lease liability              136,323
Operating lease liabilities, current   20,128
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   116,195

 

The weighted average remaining lease term of these charter-in vessel arrangements as of June 30, 2024 is 6.32 years. The charter-in hire expenses for these long-term charter-in arrangements for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, were $5,960 and $9,396, respectively, and are included under “Charter-in hire expenses” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements.

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

6.         Operating leases - continued:

b) Office rental arrangements

 

The carrying value of the assets and liabilities recognized on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 in connection with the office rental arrangements, amounted to $277 and $3,412, respectively and are included under “Operating leases, right-of-use assets” and “Operating lease liabilities current and non- current” in the consolidated balance sheets. The weighted average discount rate that was used for the recognition of these leases, which is the estimated annual incremental borrowing rate for this type of asset, is approximately 6.7%. The office rental payments required to be made after June 30, 2024, for these outstanding operating lease liabilities are as follows:

 

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $                          632
June 30, 2026                            982
June 30, 2027                              969
June 30, 2028                              635
June 30, 2029                              553
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                              -
Total undiscounted lease payments $                          3,771
Discount based on incremental borrowing rate                              (359)
Present value of lease liability $                          3,412
Operating lease liabilities, current   632
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   2,780

 

The weighted average remaining lease term of these office rental arrangements as of June 30, 2024 is 3.75 years. The lease expenses for these office rental arrangements for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, were $255 and $241, respectively and are included under “General and administrative expenses” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements.

  

7.         Lease financings:

Details of the Company’s lease financings are discussed in Note 7 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

The Company’s lease financings bear interest at Secured Overnight Finance Rate (“SOFR”) plus a margin. The corresponding interest expense of the Company’s bareboat lease financing activities is included within “Interest and finance costs” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements (Note 8).

The principal payments required to be made after June 30, 2024, for the Company’s outstanding finance lease obligations recognized on the balance sheet, as of that date, are as follows:

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $ 2,731
June 30, 2026   2,731
June 30, 2027   2,731
June 30, 2028   2,731
June 30, 2029   4,383
June 30, 2030 and thereafter   1,364
Total bareboat lease minimum payments $ 16,671
Unamortized lease issuance costs   (73)
Total bareboat lease minimum payments, net $ 16,598
Lease financing short term   2,731
Lease financing long term, net of unamortized lease issuance costs   13,867

 

 

8.         Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes:

Details of the Company’s credit facilities are discussed in Note 8 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report and supplemented by the new activities presented below during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

Long-term bank loans

New Financing activities during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 

i) ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility: 

 

In April 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. for a loan amount of up to $94,100 (the “ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility”). The full amount of the loan was drawn on April 12, 2024. The ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility is repayable in 20 consecutive quarterly installments of $3,906 and a balloon payment of $16,000 payable together with the last installment in April 2029. The ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Copenhagen Eagle (to be renamed or “tbr” Star Copenhagen), Crane, Star Gibraltar, Greenwich Eagle (tbr Star Greenwich), Hong Kong Eagle (tbr Star Hong Kong), Helsinki Eagle (tbr Star Helsinki), Ibis Bulker, Mystic Eagle (tbr Star Mystic), Nighthawk (tbr Star Nighthawk), Puffin Bulker (tbr Star Puffin), Stamford Eagle (tbr Star Stamford) and Westport Eagle (tbr Star Westport).

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 8.            Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes - continued:

 

Long-term bank loans (continued)

ii) ING $94,000 Facility

 

In April 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with ING Bank N.V., London Branch for a loan amount of up to $94,000 (the “ING $94,000 Facility”). The full amount of the loan was drawn by the Company on April 12, 2024. The ING $94,000 Facility is repayable in 20 consecutive quarterly installments of $3,917 and a balloon payment of $15,667 payable together with the last installment in April 2029. The ING $94,000 Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Dublin Eagle (tbr Star Dublin), Egret Bulker, Groton Eagle (tbr Groton), Jay, New London Eagle (tbr Star New London), Oriole (tbr Star Oriole), Oslo Eagle (tbr Star Oslo), Roadrunner Bulker (tbr Star Runner), Star Rotterdam, Rowayton Eagle (tbr Star Rowayton), Star Sandpiper and Shanghai Eagle (tbr Star Shanghai).

 

iii) DNB $100,000 Facility

 

In April 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with DNB Bank ASA for a loan amount of up to $100,000 (the “DNB $100,000 Facility”). The full amount of the loan was drawn by the Company on April 12, 2024. The DNB $100,000 Facility (after being adjusted with the prepayment made in connection with the sale of the vessel Crowned Eagle mentioned below) is repayable in 20 consecutive quarterly installments of $3,301 and a balloon payment of $28,203 payable together with the last installment in April 2029. The DNB $100,000 Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Gannet Bulker, Grebe Bulker, Halifax Eagle (tbr Star Halifax), Hamburg Eagle (tbr Star Hamburg), Imperial Eagle (tbr Star Imperial), Kingfisher, Owl (tbr Star Owl), Santos Eagle (tbr Star Santos), Star Singapore, Southport Eagle (tbr Star Southport), Stockholm Eagle (tbr Star Stockholm) and Valencia Eagle (tbr Star Valencia).

iv) ESUN $100,000 Facility 

 

In April 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with E.SUN commercial Bank Ltd. for a loan amount of up to $100,000 (the “ESUN $100,000 Facility”). The full amount of the loan was drawn by the Company on April 23, 2024 in 13 tranches and is repayable in aggregate installments as follows: i) 13 consecutive quarterly installments of $3,024, ii) one installment of $8,024, iii) one installment of $4,852, iv) one installment of $2,352, v) one installment of $4,182, vi) three installments of $2,129, vii) one installment of $4,050, viii) two installments of $1,936, ix) one installment of $3,985, x) three installments of $1,711 and xi) a balloon payment of $17,850 payable together with the last installment in April 2031. The ESUN $100,000 Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Antwerp Eagle (tbr Star Antwerp), Bittern (tbr Star Bittern), Star Canary, Cape Town Eagle (tbr Star Cape Town), Fairfield Eagle (tbr Star Fairfield), Star Goal, Madison Eagle (tbr Star Madison), Martin, Petrel Bulker (tbr Star Petrel), Stonington Eagle (tbr Star Stonington), Sydney Eagle (tbr Star Sydney), Tokyo Eagle (tbr Star Tokyo) and Vancouver Eagle (tbr Star Vancouver).

All amounts drawn under the abovementioned facilities were used to refinance the assumed debt upon completion of the Eagle Merger as described below.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

8.            Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes - continued:

Long-term bank loans (continued)

Repayments

In addition to the scheduled repayments during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 and in connection with the sale of vessels described in Note 5, the Company prepaid the following amounts: i) $9,111 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Star Bovarius under the ING Facility, ii) an aggregate amount of $23,814 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessels Big Fish, Big Bang and Pantagruel under the NBG $151,085 Facility and iii) $5,821 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Star Dorado under the Citi $100,000 Facility, iv) $6,340 corresponding to the outstanding amount of the vessel Star Audrey under the ABN $67,897 Facility, v) $4,888 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Star Paola under the ABN AMRO $97,150 Facility, vi) $5,629 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Star Pyxis under the Citi $100,000 Facility and vii) $5,769 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Crowned Eagle under the DNB $100,000 Facility. In addition, the Company prepaid the outstanding loan amount of $58,500 under the latest drawn tranche of ING Facility of $62,000, with original maturity in November 2024.

By April 15, 2024, and as a result of $388,120 borrowed under the abovementioned drawdowns, the assumed outstanding debt of Eagle at the acquisition date of $375,500 was repaid in full, including all accrued interest and fees and all available commitments under Eagle’s debt facility were cancelled. 

The principal payments required to be made after June 30, 2024 for the Company’s then-outstanding bank loans, are as follows:

Twelve month periods ending    Amount 
June 30, 2025 $                  227,014
June 30, 2026                    266,008
June 30, 2027                    326,701
June 30, 2028                    254,588
June 30, 2029                    218,303
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                      112,920
Total Long-term bank loans $                  1,405,534
Unamortized loan issuance costs                      (9,458)
Total Long-term bank loans, net $                  1,396,076
Current portion of long-term bank loans                    227,014
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion and unamortized loan issuance costs                    1,169,062

 

All of the Company’s bank loans bear interest at SOFR plus a margin. In addition, the Company previously entered into a number of interest rate swaps (Note 13), and has converted a total of $125,731 of its outstanding debt as of June 30, 2024 from floating benchmark rate to an average fixed rate of 61 bps with average maturity of 1.3 years. The weighted average interest rate (including the margin) related to the Company’s debt including lease financings (Note 7) and the Convertible Notes as described below, and taking into account the interest rates swaps that Company for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 was 4.67% and 6.60%, respectively.

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

8.        Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes - continued:

 

As of December 31, 2023, and June 30, 2024, the Company was required to maintain minimum liquidity, not legally restricted, of $58,000 and $78,000, respectively, which is included within “Cash and cash equivalents” in the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, the Company was required to maintain a minimum liquidity, legally restricted (including the cash collateral required under certain of the Company’s FFAs as described in Note 13 and not limited to loan agreements covenants), of $34,269 and $22,956, respectively, and is presented under “Restricted cash, current and non-current” in the consolidated balance sheets. The increase in restricted cash is mainly attributable to the increase in collateral required under certain of the Company’s financial instruments (Note 13).

Convertible Notes

In April 2024 and in connection with the Eagle Merger, the Company entered into a first supplemental indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture”) with the trustee of the Convertible Notes previously held by Eagle, which amended and supplemented the existing base indenture (as amended by the Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”) governing the Convertible Notes. The Supplemental Indenture provides that, among other things, from and after the Effective Time, the right to convert each $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes into shares of Eagle common stock will be changed into a right to convert such principal amount of Convertible Notes into the kind and amount of shares of Star Bulk common stock that a holder of a number of shares of Eagle common stock equal to the conversion rate immediately prior to the Effective Time would have been entitled to receive at the Effective Time. Accordingly, from and after the Effective Time, each $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes became convertible subject to the terms and conditions of the Indenture at a conversion rate equal to 83.6702 shares of Company’s common stock (subject to further adjustments in accordance with the Indenture). In addition, the Convertible Notes were guaranteed by the Company pursuant to the Supplemental Indenture.

The Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per annum on the outstanding principal amount thereof, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The Convertible Notes may bear additional interest upon certain events, as set forth in the Indenture.

The outstanding Convertible Notes mature on August 1, 2024 (the “Maturity Date”) (Note 15), unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted pursuant to their terms.

 

As of June 30, 2024, the estimated fair value based on market data of the Convertible Notes was $145,890.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the applicable financial and other covenants contained in its bank loan agreements, Convertible Notes and lease financings (Note 7), which are described above and in Note 8 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report. 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

8.        Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes - continued: 

Share Lending Agreement

In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes by Eagle, certain persons had entered into an arrangement to borrow up to 511,840 shares of Eagle common stock through JCS, an initial purchaser of the Convertible Notes.

Upon closing of the Eagle Merger, the Eagle shares lent to JCS were exchanged for 1,341,584 shares of Star Bulk common stock.

While the Share Lending Agreement does not require cash payment upon return of the shares, physical settlement is required (i.e., the Eagle loaned shares must be returned at the end of the arrangement). In view of this share return provision and other contractual undertakings of JCS in the Share Lending Agreement, which have the effect of substantially eliminating the economic dilution that otherwise would result from the issuance of borrowed shares, the Eagle loaned shares are not considered issued and outstanding for the purpose of computing and reporting the Company’s basic and diluted weighted average shares or earnings per share. If JCS were to file bankruptcy or commence similar administrative, liquidating or restructuring proceedings, the Company would have to consider the 511,840 shares lent to JCS as issued and outstanding for the purposes of calculating earnings per share.

 

The amounts of “Interest and finance costs” included in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements are analyzed as follows:

           
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023     2024
Interest on financing agreements $     43,323    $      46,683
Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other Comprehensive Income (Note 13)           (14,412)        (2,792)
Amortization of debt (loan & lease) issuance costs         1,990           1,691
Other bank and finance charges             830              530
Interest and finance costs $     31,731   $     46,112

 

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company wrote off an amount of $954 of unamortized debt issuance costs and incurred other expenses of $56, mainly in connection with the loan prepayments discussed above, which are included under “Loss on debt extinguishment, net” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statement for the corresponding period.

 

9.         Preferred and Common Shares and Additional Paid-in Capital:

Details of the Company’s preferred shares and common shares are discussed in Note 9 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report. Furthermore, details for the shares issued in connection with the Eagle Merger are included in the above section “Eagle Merger” under Note 1.

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 370,000 common shares pursuant to the Performance Incentive Plan and 384,815 common shares pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plans, as discussed below in Note 11.

Pursuant to its dividend policy, during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company declared and paid cash dividends of $122,833 or $1.20 per common share.

  

10.       Earnings per Share:

The computation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024. The calculation of basic earnings per share does not consider the non-vested shares as outstanding until the time-based vesting restriction has lapsed. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to stock awards and restricted stock units using the treasury stock method, unless the impact is anti-dilutive.

Additionally, the Convertible Notes are not considered a participating security and are therefore not included in the computation of basic earnings per share. Additionally, the Company determined that as it relates to the Convertible Notes, it does not overcome the presumption of share settlement, and therefore, the Company applied the if-converted method and included the potential shares to be issued upon conversion of the Convertible Notes in the calculation of diluted earnings per share, unless the impact of such potential shares is anti-dilutive. 

The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per share as follows:

         
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
Income :        
Net income $               90,194  $                  180,936
            
           
Basic earnings per share:        
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic          102,821,671          96,670,823
Basic earnings per share $                     0.88  $                      1.87
         
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Convertible Notes       2,690,362
Dilutive effect of non vested shares                 349,053                 355,797
Dilutive potential common shares   349,053   3,046,159
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted          103,170,724            99,716,982
         
Diluted earnings per share $                     0.87  $                      1.82

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

11.        Equity Incentive Plans:

Details of the Company’s equity incentive plans and share awards granted through December 31, 2023, are discussed in Note 11 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

On May 28, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors adopted the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”) and reserved for issuance 575,000 common shares thereunder. On the same date, all of the 575,000 restricted common shares were granted to certain directors, officers and employees, of which 372,559 restricted common shares vest in November 2024, 143,441 restricted common shares vest in May 2025 and the remaining 59,000 common shares vest in May 2027. The fair value of each share was $26.96, based on the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the grant date.

The stock-based compensation cost for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, which is included under “General and administrative expenses” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements, amounted to $6,360 and $5,717, respectively, and include an amount of $2,140 and $1,700, respectively, recognized in connection with the Company’s Performance Incentive Program. The respective charges were calculated based on the fuel market prices at each period end and assuming 5% of Excess Savings will be awarded by the Board of Directors.

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested restricted shares as of June 30, 2024 and the movement during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 is presented below.

  Number of shares   Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested as at January 1, 2024 364,001 $ 20.11
Granted 945,000   24.73
Vested (577,651)   20.22
Unvested as at June 30, 2024 731,350 $ 25.99

 

As of June 30, 2024, the estimated compensation cost relating to non-vested restricted share awards not yet recognized is $15,412 and is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 0.88 year. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company paid $712 for dividends to shareholders of non-vested shares.

 

12.        Commitments and Contingencies:

a)         Commitments:

The following tables set forth inflows and outflows related to the Company’s charter party arrangements and other commitments, as at June 30, 2024.

Charter party arrangements:

      Twelve month periods ending June 30,
+ inflows/ - outflows     Total     2025     2026     2027     2028     2029     2030 and thereafter
Future, minimum, non-cancellable charter revenues (1)    $              118,136    $         110,795    $         7,341    $                       $                     $                     $                       
                                           
Total    $              118,136   $        110,795   $        7,341   $                     $                   $                   $                      

 

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(1)The amounts represent the minimum contractual charter revenues to be generated from the existing, as of June 30, 2024, non-cancellable time charter agreements, until their expiration, net of address commission, assuming no off-hire days, other than those related to scheduled interim and special surveys of the vessels. Future inflows also include revenues deriving from index linked charter agreements using i) the index rates at the commencement date of each agreement, in compliance with ASC 842, and do not reflect relevant index charter rate information prevailing as of June 30, 2024 and ii) the remaining minimum duration of each non-cancellable time charter agreement.

 

Other commitments:

      Twelve month periods ending June 30,
+ inflows/ - outflows     Total     2025     2026     2027     2028     2029     2030 and thereafter
Charter-in expense newbuilding vessels (1)   $ (69,108)   $ (6,534)   $ (9,809)   $ (9,809)   $ (9,836)   $ (9,809)   $ (23,311)
Future minimum charter-in hire payments (2)     (15,076)     (14,624)     (452)                
Vessel BWTS upgrades and ESD (3)                        (11,235)   (10,653)      (582)                                                                                            
Total    $     (95,419)    $             (31,811)   $   (10,843)   $   (9,809)   $   (9,836)   $     (9,809)   $          (23,311)

 

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(1)The amounts represent minimum contractual charter-in payments, to be made from the delivery date of the two charter-in newbuilding vessels (Note 1) until the end of their lease term.
(2)The amounts represent the Company’s commitments under the existing, as of June 30, 2024, time-charter-in arrangements for third party vessels.
(3)The amounts represent the Company’s commitments as of June 30, 2024 for installation of BWTS upgrades and ESD on its vessels to comply with environmental regulations.

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

12.        Commitments and Contingencies - continued: 

b)         Legal proceedings

Various claims, suits, and complaints, including those involving government regulations and product liability, arise in the ordinary course of the shipping business. In addition, losses may arise from disputes with charterers, agents, insurance and other claims with suppliers relating to the operations of the Company’s vessels.  The Company accrues for the cost of environmental liabilities when management becomes aware that a liability is probable and is able to reasonably estimate the probable exposure. 

The Company is involved in non-material legal proceedings and may become involved in other legal matters arising in the ordinary course of its business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. Generally, we expect that such claims would be covered by insurance, subject to customary deductibles.

Certain routine non-material commercial claims have been asserted against the Company, or by the Company against charterers, that relate to contractual disputes with certain of our charterers. The nature of these disputes involves disagreements over losses claimed by charterers, or by the Company, during or as a result of the performance of certain charters, including, but not limited to, delays in the performance of the charters and off-hire during the charters. The related legal proceedings are at various stages of resolution.

In March 2021, the U.S. government began investigating an allegation that one of the vessels acquired pursuant to the Eagle Merger may have improperly disposed of ballast water that entered the engine room bilges during a repair. We do not believe that this matter will have a material impact on the Company, our financial condition or results of operations. We have posted a surety bond as security for any potential fines, penalties or associated costs that may be incurred, and the Company is cooperating fully with the U.S. government in its investigation of this matter. 

Currently, other than as disclosed above, management is not aware of, and has not accrued for, any such claims or contingent liabilities requiring disclosure in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company accrues for contingent liabilities when it is probable that such a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company evaluates its outstanding legal proceedings to assess its contingent liabilities and adjusts such liabilities, as appropriate, based on management’s best judgment after consultation with counsel. There is no assurance that the Company’s contingent liabilities will not need to be adjusted in the future.

 

13.         Fair value measurements and Hedging:

Fair value on a recurring basis:

Interest rate swaps

Details of the Company’s interest rate swaps are discussed in Note 18 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

The following table summarizes the interest rate swaps in place as of June 30, 2024:

 

 

Counterparty Trading Date Inception Expiry Fixed Rate Initial Notional Current Notional
ING Mar-20 Mar-20 Mar-26 0.7000%  $    29,960  $  20,865
ING Mar-20 Apr-20 Oct-25 0.7000%  $    39,375  $  24,375
SEB Mar-20 Apr-20 Jan-25 0.7270%  $    58,885  $  40,591
ING Jul-20 Jul-20 Jul-26 0.3700%  $    70,000  $  26,250
SEB Feb-21 Apr-21 Jan-26 0.4525%  $    37,050  $  13,650

 

 

The above interest rate swaps were designated and qualified as cash flow hedges while they are in effect. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the losses from the de-designated interest rate swaps amounting to $1,349 are separately reflected under “Gain/(Loss) on interest rate swaps, net” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statement for the corresponding period. The effective portion of the unrealized gains/losses from all other swaps (designated as cash flow hedges) is recorded in “Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)” and no portion of these cash flow hedges was ineffective during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

A gain of approximately $3,045 in connection with the interest rate swaps is expected to be reclassified into earnings during the following 12-month period ending June 30, 2025 when realized.

 

Freight Derivatives and Bunker Swaps

The results of the Company’s freight derivatives and bunker swaps for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 and the valuation of their open positions as at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 are presented in the tables below.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

13.       Fair value measurements and Hedging - continued:

Fair value on a recurring basis - continued:

The amounts of Gain / (Loss) on interest rate swaps, freight derivatives and bunker swaps recognized in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements, are analyzed as follows:

 

         
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
Consolidated Income Statement        
Gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments rate swaps, net                                           
Realized gain/(loss) of de-designated accounting hedging relationship of interest rate swaps                                             7
Unrealized gain/(loss) of de-designated accounting hedging relationship of interest rate swaps                      (507)                       (1,356)
Realized gain/(loss) of foreign exchange forward contracts     103
Total Gain/(loss) recognized $                     (507)  $                     (1,246)
         
Interest and finance costs        
Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other comprehensive income/(loss) (Note 8)                    14,412                   2,792
Total Gain/(loss) recognized  $                  14,412  $                  2,792
         
Gain/(Loss) on FFAs and bunker swaps, net        
Realized gain/(loss) on FFAs                 2,796                     (7,967)
Realized gain/(loss) on bunker swaps               4,476                     (49)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on FFAs               (116)                      3,657
Unrealized gain/(loss) on bunker swaps                    (2,949)                   43
Total Gain/(loss) recognized $             4,207  $                    (4,316)

 

 

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s financial instruments as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, based on Level 1 quoted market prices in active markets. 

               
    Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)
    December 31, 2023 June 30, 2024
  Balance Sheet Location (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges) (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)
ASSETS              
Forward freight agreements - current Derivatives, current asset portion $    $    $ 16 $   
Bunker swaps - current Derivatives, current asset portion           59     
Total    $    $    $ 75 $   
LIABILITIES          
Forward freight agreements - current Derivatives, current liability portion $ 5,784 $    $ 1,917 $   
Total    $ 5,784 $     $ 1,917 $   

  

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

13.       Fair value measurements and Hedging - continued:

Fair value on a recurring basis - continued:

Certain of the Company’s derivative financial instruments discussed above require the Company to periodically post additional collateral depending on the level of any open position under such financial instruments, which as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 amounted to $13,496 and $7,757, respectively, and are included within “Restricted cash, current” in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, based on Level 2 observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

                   
      Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
      December 31, 2023   June 30, 2024
  Balance Sheet Location   (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)   (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)
ASSETS                  
Interest rate swaps - current Derivatives, current asset portion $                               1,356 $                        4,682 $                     $                 3,885
Foreign exchange forward contracts - current Derivatives, current asset portion     267    
Interest rate swaps - non-current Derivatives, non-current asset portion                                                             2,533                                                    1,451
Total     $                              1,356  $                    7,482  $                       $                  5,336

 

The carrying values of temporary cash investments, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The fair value of long-term bank loans and lease financings (Level 2), bearing interest at variable interest rates, approximates their recorded values as of June 30, 2024, due to the variable interest rate nature thereof.

14.         Voyage revenues:

The following table shows the voyage revenues earned from time charters, voyage charters and pool agreements for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, as presented in the consolidated income statements:

 

    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
         
Time charters $ 241,378  $  325,915
Voyage charters   219,666   286,432
Pool revenues   1,677   (82)
  $ 462,721  $  612,265

 

 

As of June 30, 2024, trade accounts receivable from voyage charter agreements increased to $30,401 from $24,223 as of December 31, 2023 and are presented under “Trade accounts receivable, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. The outstanding balance is mainly affected by the timing of commencement of revenue recognition. No write-off was recorded in periods presented in connection with the voyage charter agreements.

Further, as of June 30, 2024, capitalized contract fulfilment costs which are recorded under “Other current assets” decreased by $736 compared to December 31, 2023, to $3,539 from $4,275. The outstanding balance is mainly affected by the timing of commencement of revenue recognition.

Under ASC 606, unearned voyage charter revenue represents the consideration received for undelivered performance obligations. The Company recorded $5,556 as unearned revenue related to voyages charter agreements in progress as of December 31, 2023, which were recognized in earnings in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 as the performance obligations were satisfied in that period. In addition, the Company recorded $12,462 as unearned revenue related to voyage charter agreements in progress as of June 30, 2024, which is presented under “Deferred revenue” in the consolidated balance sheets and will be recognized in earnings as the performance obligations will be satisfied.

The amount invoiced to charterers in connection with the additional revenue for scrubber-fitted vessels under time-charter contracts (included in voyage revenues earned from time charters in the above table) was $29,971 and $27,282 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively, and did not include the fuel cost savings from the scrubber-fitted vessels which were employed under voyage charter agreements.

Demurrage income for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 amounted to $6,608 and $9,666, respectively, and is included in voyage revenues earned from voyage charters in the above table.

The adjustment to Company’s revenues from the vessels operating in the CCL Pool, deriving from the allocated pool result for those vessels as determined in accordance with the agreed-upon formula, for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 was $2,349 and $(61), respectively, and is included within “Pool Revenues” in the table above. Pool revenues also include other minor participation adjustments.

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2024

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

15.         Subsequent Events:

a)On July 18, 2024, the Company agreed to sell the vessel Star Hydrus. The vessel is expected to be delivered to her new owners by October 2024. Overall, in connection with the sale of Star Hydrus discussed above and Star Iris discussed in Note 5, both of which will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024 the Company expects to collect total gross proceeds of $29.7 million, and recognize a gain on sale of approximately $7.0 million

 

b)On August 1, 2024, the outstanding Convertible Notes matured and had a conversion ratio of 86.0801 shares of Star Bulk common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes (as adjusted for the dividend that the Company paid in June 2024). Based on the abovementioned conversion ratio, the Company issued 5,971,284 new shares of Star Bulk common stock upon maturity of the Convertible Notes and the Company canceled the 1,341,584 shares that were previously issued under the Share Lending Agreement.

 

c)On August 7, 2024 the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share payable on or about September 6, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of August 27, 2024.

 

 

 

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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP. REPORTS NET PROFIT OF $106.1 MILLION

FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024,

AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.70 PER SHARE

 

 

 

ATHENS, GREECE, August 7, 2024 – Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the "Company" or "Star Bulk") (Nasdaq: SBLK), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2024. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this press release to "we," "us," "our," or similar references, mean Star Bulk Carriers Corp. and, where applicable, its consolidated subsidiaries.

Financial Highlights

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars,
except for daily rates and per share data)
Second quarter 2024 Second quarter 2023 Six months ended June 30, 2024 Six months ended June 30, 2023
Voyage Revenues $352,875 $238,686 $612,265 $462,721
Net income $106,080 $44,319 $180,936 $90,194
Adjusted Net income  (1) $89.057 $48,491 $162,296 $85,568
Net cash provided by operating activities $142,599 $96,880 $256,861 $180,070
EBITDA (2) $171,043 $92,514 $297,379 $186,905
Adjusted EBITDA (2) $153,464 $96,185 $276,429 $180,987
Earnings per share basic $0.97 $0.43 $1.87 $0.88
Earnings per share diluted $0.93 $0.43 $1.82 $0.87
Adjusted earnings per share basic (1) $0.81 $0.47 $1.68 $0.83
Adjusted earnings per share diluted (1) $0.78 $0.47 $1.64 $0.83
Dividend per share for the relevant period $0.70 $0.40 $1.45 $0.75
Average Number of Vessels                   155.0                   126.4                             134.2                              127.0
TCE Revenues (3) $262,164 $175,563 $457,828 $331,663
Daily Time Charter Equivalent Rate ("TCE") (3) $19,268 $15,835 $19,420 $15,020
Daily OPEX per vessel (4) $5,354 $4,915 $5,188 $4,887
Daily OPEX per vessel (as adjusted)(4) $5,319 $4,772 $5,168 $4,734
Daily Net Cash G&A expenses per vessel (5) $1,371 $1,051 $1,309 $1,055

(1)Adjusted Net income, Adjusted earnings per share basic and Adjusted earnings per share diluted are non-GAAP measures. Please see EXHIBIT I at the end of this release for a reconciliation to Net income and earnings per share, which are the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“ U.S. GAAP”), as well as for the definition of each measure.
   
(2)EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP liquidity measures. Please see EXHIBIT I at the end of this release for a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Net Cash Provided by / (Used in) Operating Activities, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as well as for the definition of each measure. To derive Adjusted EBITDA from EBITDA, we exclude certain non-cash gains / (losses).
   
(3)Daily Time Charter Equivalent Rate (“TCE”) and TCE Revenues are non-GAAP measures. Please see EXHIBIT I at the end of this release for a reconciliation to Voyage Revenues, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The definition of each measure is provided in footnote (7) to the Summary of Selected Data table below.
   
(4)Daily OPEX per vessel is calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses by Ownership days (defined below). Daily OPEX per vessel (as adjusted) is calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses excluding increased costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic or pre-delivery expenses for each vessel on acquisition or change of management, if any, by Ownership days. In the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to certain expenses (as described above) that were previously excluded.
   
(5)Daily Net Cash G&A expenses per vessel is calculated by (1) adding the Management fee expense to the General and Administrative expenses, net of share-based compensation expense and other non-cash charges and (2) then dividing the result by the sum of Ownership days and Charter-in days (defined below). Please see EXHIBIT I at the end of this release for a reconciliation to General and administrative expenses, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

 

 

Petros Pappas, Chief Executive Officer of Star Bulk, commented:

 

“During the second quarter 2024, Star Bulk continued having a strong performance generating Net Income of $106.1 million with a TCE per vessel per day of $19,268. This is the first quarter we are reporting as a combined entity after the completion of our merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. on April 9th.

 

On August 1st, 2024, Eagle’s outstanding 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes that we guaranteed as part of the Eagle Merger matured, and were converted into shares of Star Bulk common stock. The integration effort is proceeding as planned, and we continue to use our enhanced scale, capabilities and operational leverage to better serve our customers and create value for all stakeholders. Our planned cost and revenue synergy target of $50 million remains unchanged, aiming for the savings to be fully realized within 2025.

 

As part of our disciplined and balanced approach to capital allocation, we continue to return capital to shareholders. Our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.70 per share, representing the fourteenth consecutive dividend payment. Since June 2021 we will have paid over $1.25 billion in dividends.

 

With total liquidity of over $500 million and net debt of approximately $860 million, we believe we are well positioned to operate efficiently and take advantage of attractive opportunities in the dry bulk market. Despite the global geopolitical uncertainties, we are constructive about the medium-term prospects of our industry given the favorable order book and upcoming rigorous environmental regulations.” 

Recent Developments

Declaration of Dividend

On August 7, 2024, pursuant to our dividend policy, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share, payable on or about September 6, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of August 27, 2024.

 

Fleet Update

Vessels’ S&P

In connection with the previously announced vessel sales, the vessels Star Dorado, Star Audrey, Star Pyxis, Star Paola, Crowned Eagle, Crested Eagle and Stellar Eagle, were delivered to their new owners during the second quarter of 2024. In addition, in June and July 2024, we agreed to sell vessels Star Iris and Star Hydrus, which are expected to be delivered to their new owners by mid-August and October 2024, respectively. 

Overall, in connection with the sales that will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024, we expect to collect total gross proceeds of $29.7 million, and a gain on sale of approximately $7.0 million. We also expect to make debt prepayments of approximately $10.6 million in connection with these vessel sales.

Charter-In Vessels

In June 2024, we took delivery of the Star Earendel, a newbuilding Kamsarmax vessel built in JMU, subject to a seven-year charter-in agreement.

As of the date of this release on a fully delivered basis and as adjusted for the delivery of a) the vessels agreed to be sold as discussed above and b) the five firm Kamsarmax vessels currently under construction, we own a fleet of 159 vessels, with an aggregate capacity of 15.2 million deadweight ton (“dwt”) consisting of 17 Newcastlemax, 16 Capesize, 1 Mini Capesize, 7 Post Panamax, 44 Kamsarmax, 1 Panamax, 48 Ultramax and 25 Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 53,489 dwt and 209,537 dwt.

Eagle’s 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes Update

The Convertible Notes of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. ("Eagle"), which we guaranteed in connection with the merger of one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries with and into Eagle (the “Eagle Merger”) matured on August 1, 2024 and had a conversion ratio of 86.0801 shares of Star Bulk common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes (as adjusted for the dividend that we paid in June 2024). Based on the abovementioned conversion ratio, we issued 5,971,284 new shares of Star Bulk common stock upon maturity of the Convertible Notes, and we subsequently canceled the 1,341,584 shares that were previously issued under the relevant share lending agreement.

Shares Outstanding Update

As of the date of this release, we have 118,825,307 shares outstanding.

Interest Rate Swaps

We previously entered into a number of interest rate swaps and have an outstanding total notional amount of $118.9 million under our financing agreements with an average fixed rate of 62 bps and an average remaining maturity of 1.2 years. As of June 30, 2024, the Mark-to-Market value of our outstanding interest rate swaps stood at $6.4 million, which are all designated as and qualify for hedge accounting and our cumulative net realized gain amounted to $35.4 million.

 
 

 

Vessel Employment Overview

Time Charter Equivalent Rate (“TCE rate”) is a non-GAAP measure. Please see EXHIBIT I at the end of this release for a reconciliation to Voyage Revenues, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 

Our TCE rate per day per main vessel category was as follows:

 

  Second quarter 2024   Six months ended June 30, 2024
       
Capesize / Newcastlemax Vessels:  $              29,439    $                 28,377
Post Panamax / Kamsarmax / Panamax Vessels:   $              16,487    $                 15,801
Ultramax / Supramax Vessels:   $              16,043    $                 16,496

 

Amounts shown throughout the press release and variations in period–over–period comparisons are derived from the actual unaudited numbers in our books and records. Reference to per share figures below are based on 115,256,711 and 102,961,179 weighted average diluted shares for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Second Quarter 2024 and 2023 Results

For the second quarter of 2024, we had a net income of $106.1 million, or $0.93 earnings per share, compared to a net income for the second quarter of 2023 of $44.3 million, or $0.43 earnings per share. Adjusted net income, which excludes certain non-cash items, was $89.1 million, or $0.78 earnings per share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to an adjusted net income of $48.5 million for the second quarter of 2023, or $0.47 earnings per share.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the second quarter of 2024 was $142.6 million, compared to $96.9 million for the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes certain non-cash items, was $153.5 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $96.2 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Voyage revenues for the second quarter of 2024 increased to $352.9 million from $238.7 million in the second quarter of 2023 and Time charter equivalent revenues (“TCE Revenues”)1 increased to $262.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $175.6 million for the second quarter of 2023, mainly driven by the increase in the average number in our fleet to 155.0 from 126.4, during the relevant periods and the improved charter rates. TCE rate for the second quarter of 2024 was $19,268 compared to $15,835 for the second quarter of 2023 which is indicative of the stronger market conditions prevailing during the recent quarter.

Charter-in hire expenses for the second quarter of 2024 increased to $13.1 million from $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2023. This increase is mainly attributable to the increase in charter-in days to 651 in the second quarter of 2024 from 182 in the corresponding period in 2023.

Vessel operating expenses for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 amounted to $75.5 million and $56.5 million, respectively. The increase in our operating expenses was primarily driven by the acquisition of the Eagle fleet which resulted in an increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet to 155.0 from 126.4. Additionally, the increase in daily figures for the second quarter of 2024 was related to the Eagle legacy daily operating expenses of $6,152, compared to daily operating expenses excluding pre-delivery expenses of $4,967 for the fleet existing prior to the Eagle Merger. It is expected that the daily operating expenses of the Eagle legacy fleet will be reduced within the following six quarters as a result of the synergies and economies of scale from the Eagle Merger.

Drydocking expenses for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $12.3 million and $10.9 million, respectively. In the second quarter of 2024 ten vessels completed their periodic dry docking surveys, compared to eleven vessels which completed their dry docking during the second quarter of 2023. However, there were also five vessels that commenced their dry docking surveys in the second quarter of 2024 compared to one vessel which commenced its dry docking survey during the corresponding period in 2023, resulting in an overall increase in drydocking expenses.

General and administrative expenses for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $19.5 million and $11.0 million, respectively, which included the share-based compensation of $3.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2023. The increase in the general and administrative expenses was mainly driven by the increased legacy Eagle costs. We expect that the overall general and administrative expenses will be reduced during the following six quarters as a result of the synergies and economies of scale from the Eagle Merger. Vessel management fees for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023 were $4.3 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

Depreciation expense increased to $43.5 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $35.0 million for the corresponding period in 2023. The fluctuation is primarily driven by the increase in the average number of vessels in our fleet to 155.0 from 126.4.

Our results for the second quarter of 2023 included a loss on write-down of inventories of $2.6 million resulting from the valuation of the bunkers remaining on board our vessels as a result of their lower net realizable value compared to their historical cost. No such loss was incurred in the second quarter of 2024.

During the second quarter of 2024, we incurred a net gain on forward freight agreements (“FFAs”) and bunker swaps of $1.6 million, consisting of an unrealized gain of $6.9 million and a realized loss of $5.3 million. During the second quarter of 2023, we incurred a gain on FFAs and bunker swaps of $2.9 million, consisting of an unrealized gain of $1.8 million and a realized gain of $1.1 million.

Our results for the second quarter of 2024 include an aggregate net gain of $14.2 million which resulted from the completion of the previously announced sales of vessels as described under the section “Fleet Update” above.

Interest and finance costs for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $25.6 million and $16.0 million, respectively. The driving factor for this increase is the significant increase in our outstanding indebtedness as a result of the new debt obtained in order to refinance the existing debt of the Eagle vessels, further affected by the increase in variable interest rates prevailing during the corresponding periods.

 
 

 

Unaudited Consolidated Income Statements

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data)   Second quarter 2024   Second quarter 2023   Six months ended June 30, 2024   Six months ended June 30, 2023
                 
                 
Revenues:                
Voyage revenues    $               352,875    $               238,686    $                       612,265    $                       462,721
Total revenues   352,875   238,686   612,265   462,721
                 
Expenses:                
Voyage expenses    (72,334)   (61,143)   (129,428)   (128,635)
Charter-in hire expenses   (13,067)   (3,080)   (16,993)                             (9,695)
Vessel operating expenses    (75,527)   (56,518)   (126,699)   (112,303)
Dry docking expenses   (12,348)   (10,854)   (22,369)   (18,861)
Depreciation    (43,547)   (35,006)   (75,537)   (70,075)
Management fees   (4,292)   (4,216)   (8,696)                               (8,460)
Loss on bad debt                               -                                  -                                     -                                         (300)
General and administrative expenses   (19,480)   (11,010)   (30,175)   (22,675)
Gain/(Loss) on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net                         1,605                        2,899   (4,316)                               4,207
Impairment loss                                -                                  -                                  -                                         (7,700)
Other operational loss                           (720)                           (171)                                  (901)                                  (326)
Other operational gain                            125                         443                               1,742                                 33,676
Gain on sale of vessels                             14,169                               (34)                                    22,938                                      (34)
Loss on write-down of inventory                        -                                  (2,577)                               -                                         (4,743)
                 
Operating income   127,459   57,419   221,831   116,797
                 
Interest and finance costs   (25,613)   (16,029))   (46,112)   (31,731)
Interest income and other income/(loss)   4,820   3,444   7,346   6,593
Gain/(Loss) on derivative financial instruments, net                           (436)                               (135)                                  (1,246)                                      (507)
Gain/(Loss) on debt extinguishment, net                           (197)                            (469)   (1,010)   (888)
Total other expenses, net   (21,426)   (13,189)   (41,022)   (26,533)
                 
Income before taxes and equity in income/(loss) of investee    $                 106,033    $               44,230    $                         180,809    $                       90,264
                 
Income taxes                                10                               -                                     116                                    (103)
                 
Income before equity in income/(loss) of investee   106,043   44,230   180,925   90,161
                 
Equity in income/(loss) of investee   37   89   11   33
                 
Net income    $                 106,080    $               44,319    $                         180,936    $                       90,194
                 
Earnings per share, basic    $                     0.97    $                     0.43    $                             1.87    $                             0.88
Earnings per share, diluted     $                     0.93    $                     0.43    $                             1.82    $                             0.87
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic   109,506,036   102,670,975   96,670,823   102,821,671
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted    115,256,711   102,961,179   99,716,982   103,170,724

  

 

 
 

 

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet Data

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
ASSETS   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents and resticted cash, current    $                    480,928   259,729
Vessel held for sale   -      15,190
Other current assets                          241,853   179,478
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                          722,781                          454,397
         
Advances for vessels under construction   19,216   -   
Vessels and other fixed assets, net   3,348,120   2,539,743
Restricted cash, non current                              4,606   2,021
Other non-current assets   143,313   32,094
TOTAL ASSETS    $                 4,238,036    $                 3,028,255
         
Current portion of long-term bank loans, convertible notes and lease financing    $                    299,114    $                    251,856
Other current liabilities   178,093   107,507
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                          477,207                          359,363
         
Long-term bank loans and lease financing non-current (net of unamortized deferred finance fees of $9,531 and $8,606, respectively)   1,182,929   985,247
Other non-current liabilities                            119,997   23,575
TOTAL LIABILITIES    $                 1,780,133    $                 1,368,185
         
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   2,457,903   1,660,070
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    $                 4,238,036    $                 3,028,255

 

 

 
 

 

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Cash Flow Data

 

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)   Six months ended June 30, 2024   Six months ended June 30, 2023
           
Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities        $               256,861    $               180,070
           
  Acquisition of other fixed assets                        (133)                      (103)
  Capital expenditures for acquisitions/vessel modifications/upgrades and advances for vessels under construction                        (35,352)                      (8,661)
  Cash proceeds from vessel sales and total loss   221,251                                 87,448
  Cash received from Eagle Merger                       104,325                               -
  Hull and machinery insurance proceeds                         2,391                         558
Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities                               292,482                    79,242
           
  Proceeds from vessels' new debt                     388,120                     77,000
  Scheduled vessels' debt repayment                    (91,751                      (90,418)
  Debt prepayment due to vessel total loss and sales                    (119,873)                      (118,549)
  Prepayment of Eagle assumed debt   (375,500)   -
  Financing and debt extinguishment fees paid                        (3,626)                        (930)
  Offering expenses                           (96)                           (55)
  Repurchase of common shares                      -                               (13,056)
  Dividends paid                    (122,833)                      (98,196)
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities                    (325,559)                      (244,204)

 

 

 
 

 

Summary of Selected Data

 

  Second quarter 2024   Second quarter 2023   Six months ended June 30, 2024   Six months ended June 30, 2023
Average number of vessels (1) 155.0   126.4   134.2   127.0
Number of vessels (2) 156   126   156   126
Average age of operational fleet (in years) (3)                      11.7                        11.4                                  11.7   11.4
Ownership days (4) 14,106   11,499   24,420   22,982
Available days (5) 13,606   11,087   23,575   22,082
Charter-in days (6) 651   182   922   429
Daily Time Charter Equivalent Rate (7) $19,268   $15,835   $19,420   $15,020
Daily OPEX per vessel (8) $5,354   $4,915   $5,188   $4,887
Daily OPEX per vessel (as adjusted) (8) $5,319   $4,772   $5,168   $4,734
Daily Net Cash G&A expenses per vessel  (9) $1,371   $1,051   $1,309   $1,055

 

(1) Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted our owned fleet for the relevant period, as measured by the sum of the number of days each operating vessel was a part of our owned fleet during the period divided by the number of calendar days in that period. 

(2) As of the last day of each period presented.

(3) Average age of our operational fleet is calculated as of the end of each period.

(4) Ownership days are the total calendar days each vessel in the fleet was owned by us for the relevant period, including vessels subject to sale and leaseback transactions and finance leases.

(5) Available days are the Ownership days after subtracting off-hire days for major repairs, dry docking or special or intermediate surveys, change of management and vessels’ improvements and upgrades. The available days for the second quarter of 2023 and six-month period ended June 30, 2023, were also decreased by off-hire days relating to disruptions in connection with crew changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our method of computing Available Days may not necessarily be comparable to Available Days of other companies.

(6) Charter-in days are the total days that we charter-in third party vessels.

(7) Time charter equivalent rate represents the weighted average daily TCE rates of our operating fleet (including owned fleet and charter-in vessels). TCE rate is a measure of the average daily net revenue performance of our operating fleet. Our method of calculating TCE rate is determined by dividing (a) TCE Revenues, which consists of Voyage Revenues net of voyage expenses, charter-in hire expense, amortization of fair value of above/below market acquired time charter agreements, if any, as well as adjusted for the impact of realized gain/(loss) on forward freight agreements (“FFAs”) and bunker swaps by (b) Available days for the relevant time period. Available days do not include the Charter-in days as per the relevant definitions provided above. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by the charterer under a time charter contract, as well as commissions. In the calculation of TCE Revenues, we also include the realized gain/(loss) on FFAs and bunker swaps as we believe that this method better reflects the chartering result of our fleet and is more comparable to the method used by some of our peers. TCE Revenues and TCE rate, which are non-GAAP measures, provide additional meaningful information in conjunction with Voyage Revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, because they assist our management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessels and because we believe that they provide useful information to investors regarding our financial performance. TCE rate is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company's performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., voyage charters, time charters, bareboat charters and pool arrangements) under which its vessels may be employed between the periods. Our method of computing TCE Revenues and TCE rate may not necessarily be comparable to those of other companies. For a detailed calculation please see Exhibit I at the end of this release with the reconciliation of Voyage Revenues to TCE.

(8) Daily OPEX per vessel is calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses by Ownership days. Daily OPEX per vessel (as adjusted) is calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses excluding increased costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic or pre-delivery expenses for each vessel on acquisition or change of management, if any, by Ownership days. We exclude the abovementioned expenses that may occur occasionally from our Daily OPEX per vessel, since these generally represent items that we would not anticipate occurring as part of our normal business on a regular basis. We believe that Daily OPEX per vessel (as adjusted) is a useful measure for our management and investors for period to period comparison with respect to our operating cost performance since such measure eliminates the effects of the items described above, which may vary from period to period, are not part of our daily business and derive from reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. In the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to certain expenses (as described above) that were previously excluded. Vessel operating expenses for the second quarter of 2023 and six month period ended June 30, 2023 included additional crew expenses related to the increased number and cost of crew changes performed during the period as a result of COVID-19 restrictions imposed in 2020 estimated to be $0.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively. In addition, vessel operating expenses for the second quarter of 2023, included pre-delivery expenses due to change of management of $1.0 million, compared to $0.5 million of pre-delivery expenses incurred in the second quarter of 2024 due to change of management and acquisition of the Eagle fleet.

(9) Please see Exhibit I at the end of this release for the reconciliation to General and administrative expenses, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. We believe that Daily Net Cash G&A expenses per vessel is a useful measure for our management and investors for period to period comparison with respect to our financial performance since such measure eliminates the effects of non-cash items which may vary from period to period, are not part of our daily business and derive from reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. In the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to certain expenses (as described above) that were previously excluded.

 

 
 

 

EXHIBIT I: Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

We include EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) herein since it is a basis upon which we assess our liquidity position. It is also used by our lenders as a measure of our compliance with certain loan covenants, and we believe that it presents useful information to investors regarding our ability to service and/or incur indebtedness.

To derive Adjusted EBITDA from EBITDA, we exclude non-cash gains/(losses) such as those related to sale of vessels, share based compensation expense, impairment loss, loss from bad debt, unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives and the equity in income/(loss) of investee and other non-cash charges, if any, which may vary from period to period and for different companies and because these items do not reflect operational cash inflows and outflows of our fleet.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent and should not be considered as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or net income, as determined by United States generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. Our method of computing EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not necessarily be comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies.

The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)     Second quarter 2024   Second quarter 2023   Six months ended June 30, 2024   Six months ended June 30, 2023
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities      $             142,599    $           96,880    $                           256,861    $                           180,070
Net decrease / (increase)  in operating assets     (18,141)   (5,365)   (15,758)   (9,404)
Net increase / (decrease) in operating  liabilities, excluding operating lease liability and including other non-cash charges     9,094   (7,202)   (1,975)   (13,206
Impairment loss                             -                              -                                      -                                              (7,700)
Gain/(Loss) on debt extinguishment, net                         (197)                        (469)                                      (1,010)                                        (888)
Share – based compensation     (3,556)   (2,914)   (5,717)   (6,360)
Amortization of debt (loans & leases) issuance costs     (912)   (947)   (1,691)   (1,990)
Unrealized gain / (loss) on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net                       6,915                     1,799                                   3,700                                      (3,065)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on interest rate swaps, net     (381)   (135)   (1,356)   (507)
Total other expenses, net     21,426   13,189   41,022   26,533
Gain from insurance proceeds relating to vessel total loss                             -                              -                                      -                                              28,163
Loss on bad debt                             -                              -                                         -                                              (300)
Income tax expense/(refund)                             (10)                           -                                           (116)                                          103
Gain on sale of vessels                           14,169                           (34)                                        22,938                                           (34)
Gain from Hull & Machinery claim      -                              200   470                                           200
Loss on write-down of inventory     -                              (2,577)   -                                              (4,743)
Equity in income/(loss) of investee     37   89   11   33
EBITDA      $             171,043    $           92,514    $                           297,379    $                           186,905
                   
Equity in (income)/loss of investee                           (37)                           (89)                                        (11)                                          (33)
Unrealized (gain)/loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net                      (6,915)                    (1,799)                                     (3,700)                                        3,065
Gain on sale of vessels                            (14,169)                           34                                          (22,938)                                           34
Loss on write-down of inventory                       -                              2,577                                     -                                              4,743
Gain from insurance proceeds relating to vessel total loss                             -                              -                                    -                                              (28,163)
Share-based compensation                       3,556                   2,914                                     5,717                                   6,360
Loss on bad debt                             -                              -                                           -                                              300
Impairment loss                             -                              -                                        -                                              7,700
Other non-cash charges                            (14)                       34                                          (18)                                      76
Adjusted EBITDA      $             153,464    $           96,185    $                           276,429    $                           180,987

 

 

 
 

 

Net income and Adjusted Net income Reconciliation and Calculation of Adjusted Earnings Per Share

To derive Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share Basic and Adjusted Earnings Per Share Diluted from Net Income, we exclude non-cash items, as provided in the table below. We believe that Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share Basic and Adjusted Earnings Per Share Diluted assist our management and investors by increasing the comparability of our performance from period to period since each such measure eliminates the effects of such non-cash items, as gain/(loss) on sale of assets, unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives, impairment loss and other items which may vary from year to year, for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. In addition, we believe that the presentation of the respective measure provides investors with supplemental data relating to our results of operations, and therefore, with a more complete understanding of factors affecting our business than with GAAP measures alone. Our method of computing Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share Basic and Adjusted Earnings Per Share Diluted may not necessarily be comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies.

 (Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except for share and per share data)     Second quarter 2024   Second quarter 2023   Six months ended June 30, 2024   Six months ended June 30, 2023
Net income   $ 106,080 $  44,319 $

180,936

$  90,194
Loss on bad debt     -        -      -      300
Share – based compensation     3,556   2,914   5,717   6,360
Other non-cash charges     (14)   34   (18)   76
Unrealized (gain) / loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net      (6,915)    (1,799)    (3,700)                                        3,065
Unrealized (gain) / loss on interest rate swaps, net     381   135   1,356   507
(Gain) on sale of vessels     (14,169)   34   (22,938)   34
Impairment loss      -      -      -      7,700
Gain from insurance proceeds relating to vessel total loss      -      -       -      (28,163)
Loss on write-down of inventory     -      2,577    -      4,743
(Gain)/Loss on debt extinguishment, net (non-cash)     175   366   954   785
Equity in (income)/loss of investee     (37)   (89)   (11)   (33)
Adjusted Net income   $ 89,057    $ 48,491 $  162,296 $  85,568
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic     109,506,036   102,670,975   96,670,823   102,821,671
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted     115,256,711   102,961,179   99,716,982   103,170,724
Adjusted Basic Earnings Per Share   $ 0.81 $ 0.47 $   1.68 $ 0.83
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share   $  0.78 $ 0.47 $  1.64 $ 0.83

 
 

  

Voyage Revenues to Daily Time Charter Equivalent (“TCE”) Reconciliation

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for TCE rates)     Second quarter 2024   Second quarter 2023   Six months ended June 30, 2024   Six months ended June 30, 2023
Voyage revenues      $           352,875    $           238,686    $                           612,265    $                           462,721
Less:                  
Voyage expenses     (72,334)                  (61,143)   (129,428)   (128,635)
Charter-in hire expenses                      (13,067)                    (3,080)                                   (16,993)                                 (9,695)
Realized gain/(loss) on FFAs/bunker swaps, net                       (5,310)                    1,100                                     (8,016)   7,272
Time Charter equivalent revenues      $           262,164    $           175,563    $                           457,828    $                           331,663
                   
Available days                      13,606                   11,087   23,575   22,082
Daily Time Charter Equivalent Rate ("TCE")      $             19,268    $             15,835    $                             19,420    $                             15,020

 

   

Daily Net Cash G&A expenses per vessel Reconciliation

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for daily rates)     Second quarter 2024   Second quarter 2023   Six months ended June 30, 2024   Six months ended June 30, 2023
General and administrative expenses   $ 19,480 $ 11,010 $ 30,175 $ 22,675
Plus:                  
Management fees     4,292   4,216   8,696   8,460
Less:                  
Share – based compensation     (3,556)   (2,914)   (5,717)   (6,360)
Other non-cash charges     14   (34)   18   (76)
Net Cash G&A expenses    $ 20,230 $  12,278 $  33,172 $ 24,699
                   
Ownership days     14,106   11,499   24,420   22,982
Charter-in days      651   182   922   429
Daily Net Cash G&A expenses per vessel    $  1,371 $  1,051 $ 1,309 $ 1,055

  

 
 

 

Conference Call details:

Our management team will host a conference call to discuss our financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time (ET).

Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: +1 877 405 1226 (US Toll-Free Dial In) or +1 201 689 7823 (US and Standard International Dial In), or +0 800 756 3429 (UK Toll Free Dial In). Please quote “Star Bulk Carriers” to the operator and/or conference ID 13746765. Click here for additional participant International Toll-Free access numbers.

Alternatively, participants can register for the call using the call me option for a faster connection to join the conference call. You can enter your phone number and let the system call you right away. Click here for the call me option.

Slides and audio webcast:

There will also be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call and accompanying slides, available through the Company’s website. To listen to the archived audio file, visit our website www.starbulk.com and click on Events & Presentations. Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

About Star Bulk

Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk’s vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, minerals and grain, and minor bulks, which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and maintains executive offices in Athens, New York, Limassol, Singapore, Germany and Denmark. Its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SBLK”. As of the date of this release on a fully delivered basis and as adjusted for the delivery of a) the vessels agreed to be sold as discussed above and b) the five firm Kamsarmax vessels currently under construction, Star Bulk owns a fleet of 159 vessels, with an aggregate capacity of 15.2 million dwt, consisting of 17 Newcastlemax, 16 Capesize, 1 Mini Capesize, 7 Post Panamax, 44 Kamsarmax, 1 Panamax, 48 Ultramax and 25 Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 53,489 dwt and 209,537 dwt.

In addition, in November 2021 we took delivery of the Capesize vessel Star Shibumi, under a long-term charter-in contract for a period up to November 2028. In January 2024 we took delivery of vessels Star Voyager, Star Explorer and Stargazer, and in June 2024, as discussed above, we took delivery of the vessel Star Earendel, each subject to a seven-year charter-in arrangement. As of the date of this release, we have also entered into long-term charter-in arrangements with respect to one Kamsarmax newbuilding and one Ultramax newbuilding which are expected to be delivered during 2024 with an approximate duration of seven years per vessel plus optional years.

Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.

We desire to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. Words such as, but not limited to, “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “targets,” “projects,” “likely,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “forecasts,” “potential,” “continue,” “possible” and similar expressions or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, examination by our management of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of the Company's and Eagle's operations will be greater than expected; the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the Eagle Merger will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time period; transaction costs related to the Eagle Merger; general dry bulk shipping market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values; the strength of world economies; the stability of Europe and the Euro; fluctuations in currencies, interest rates and foreign exchange rates; business disruptions due to natural disasters or other disasters outside our control, such as any new outbreaks or new variants of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) that may emerge; the length and severity of epidemics and pandemics, including their impact on the demand for seaborne transportation in the dry bulk sector; changes in supply and demand in the dry bulk shipping industry, including the market for our vessels and the number of newbuildings under construction; the potential for technological innovation in the sector in which we operate and any corresponding reduction in the value of our vessels or the charter income derived therefrom; changes in our expenses, including bunker prices, dry docking, crewing and insurance costs; changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities; potential liability from pending or future litigation and potential costs due to environmental damage and vessel collisions; the impact of increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, lenders, charterers and other market participants with respect to our Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) practices; our ability to carry out our ESG initiatives and thereby meet our ESG goals and targets; new environmental regulations and restrictions, whether at a global level stipulated by the International Maritime Organization, and/or regional/national level imposed by regional authorities such as the European Union or individual countries; potential cyber-attacks which may disrupt our business operations; general domestic and international political conditions or events, including the upcoming presidential election in the United States, “trade wars”, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden; the impact on our common shares and reputation if our vessels were to call on ports located in countries that are subject to restrictions imposed by the U.S. or other governments; potential physical disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, climate-related reasons (acute and chronic), political events, public health threats, international hostilities and instability, piracy or acts by terrorists; the availability of financing and refinancing; the failure of our contract counterparties to meet their obligations; our ability to meet requirements for additional capital and financing to grow our business; the impact of our indebtedness and the compliance with the covenants included in our debt agreements; vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hire; potential exposure or loss from investment in derivative instruments; potential conflicts of interest involving our Chief Executive Officer, his family and other members of our senior management; our ability to complete acquisition transactions as and when planned and upon the expected terms; and the impact of port or canal congestion or disruptions. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

 

 
 

 

Contacts

 

Company: Investor Relations / Financial Media:
Simos Spyrou, Christos Begleris Nicolas Bornozis
Co - Chief Financial Officers  President
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Capital Link, Inc.
c/o Star Bulk Management Inc. 230 Park Avenue, Suite 1536
40 Ag. Konstantinou Av. New York, NY 10169
Maroussi 15124 Tel. (212) 661-7566
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Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity File Number 001-33869
Entity Registrant Name STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Entity Central Index Key 0001386716
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Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 462,578 $ 227,481
Restricted cash, current (Notes 8 and 13) 18,350 32,248
Trade accounts receivable, net 91,331 68,624
Inventories (Note 4) 81,662 62,362
Due from managers 0 23
Due from related parties (Note 3) $ 38 $ 38
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Related Party [Extensible Enumeration] Related Party [Member] Related Party [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other receivables $ 18,553 $ 19,296
Derivatives, current asset portion (Note 13) 3,960 6,305
Other current assets 46,309 22,830
Vessel held for sale (Note 5) 0 15,190
Total Current Assets 722,781 454,397
FIXED ASSETS    
Advances for vessels under construction (Note 5) 19,216 0
Vessels and other fixed assets, net (Note 5) 3,348,120 2,539,743
Total Fixed Assets 3,367,336 2,539,743
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS    
Long term investment (Note 3) 1,747 1,736
Restricted cash, non-current (Notes 8 and 13) 4,606 2,021
Operating leases, right-of-use assets (Note 6) 139,735 27,825
Derivatives, non-current asset portion (Note 13) 1,451 2,533
Other non-current assets 380 0
TOTAL ASSETS 4,238,036 3,028,255
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Current portion of long-term bank loans (Note 8) 227,014 249,125
Convertible notes (Note 8) 69,369 0
Lease financing short term (Note 7) 2,731 2,731
Accounts payable 49,870 39,317
Due to managers 14,274 7,386
Due to related parties (Note 3) $ 1,599 $ 1,659
Accounts Payable, Current, Related Party [Extensible Enumeration] Related Party [Member] Related Party [Member]
Accrued liabilities  $ 66,001 $ 31,372
Operating lease liabilities, current (Note 6) 20,760 5,251
Derivatives, current liability portion (Note 13) 1,917 5,784
Deferred revenue 21,672 16,738
Other current liabilities 2,000 0
Total Current Liabilities 477,207 359,363
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion and unamortized loan issuance costs of $8,508 and $9,458, as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively (Note 8) 1,169,062 970,039
Lease financing long term, net of unamortized lease issuance costs of $98 and $73, as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively (Note 7) 13,867 15,208
Operating lease liabilities, non-current (Note 6) 118,975 22,574
Other non-current liabilities 1,022 1,001
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,780,133 1,368,185
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred Shares; $0.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively (Note 9) 0 0
Common Shares, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 84,016,892 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023; 112,854,026 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 (Note 9) 1,129 840
Additional paid in capital 3,027,249 2,287,055
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) 4,640 5,393
Accumulated deficit (575,115) (633,218)
Total Shareholders' Equity 2,457,903 1,660,070
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 4,238,036 $ 3,028,255
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Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Preferred Stock [Member]    
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 25,000,000 25,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued 0 0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding 0 0
Common Stock [Member]    
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 300,000,000 300,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 112,854,026 84,016,892
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding 112,854,026 84,016,892
Long-Term Debt [Member]    
Debt Issuance Costs, Net $ 9,458 $ 8,508
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]    
Debt Issuance Costs, Net $ 73 $ 98
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Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Income Statements - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Revenues:    
Voyage revenues (Note 14) $ 612,265 $ 462,721
Expenses/(Income)    
Voyage expenses (Note 3 ) 129,428 128,635
Charter-in hire expenses (Note 6) 16,993 9,695
Vessel operating expenses  126,699 112,303
Dry docking expenses 22,369 18,861
Depreciation (Note 5) 75,537 70,075
Management fees (Notes 3)  8,696 8,460
General and administrative expenses (Note 3) 30,175 22,675
Impairment loss 0 7,700
Loss on write-down of inventory  0 4,743
Other operational loss 901 326
Other operational gain (1,742) (33,676)
Loss on bad debt 0 300
(Gain)/Loss on forward freight agreements and bunker swaps, net (Note 13) 4,316 (4,207)
Gain on sale of vessels (Note 5) (22,938) 34
Total operating expenses, net 390,434 345,924
Operating income 221,831 116,797
Other Income/ (Expenses):    
Interest and finance costs (Note 8) (46,112) (31,731)
Interest income and other income/(loss) 7,346 6,593
Gain/(Loss) on derivative financial instruments, net (Note 13) (1,246) (507)
Loss on debt extinguishment, net (Note 8) (1,010) (888)
Total other expenses, net (41,022) (26,533)
Income before taxes and equity in income of investee 180,809 90,264
Income tax (expense)/refund 116 (103)
Income before equity in income/(loss) of investee 180,925 90,161
Equity in income/(loss) of investee (Note 3) 11 33
Net income $ 180,936 $ 90,194
Earnings per share, basic $ 1.87 $ 0.88
Earnings per share, diluted $ 1.82 $ 0.87
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (Note 10) 96,670,823 102,821,671
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted  (Note 10) 99,716,982 103,170,724
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Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]    
 Net income   $ 180,936 $ 90,194
 Other comprehensive income / (loss):     
 Unrealized gain / (loss) from hedging interest rate swaps recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications  2,306 3,502
Unrealized gain / (loss) from hedging foreign currency forward contracts recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications (267) 0
 Less:     
 Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap gain/(loss) (2,792) (14,412)
 Other comprehensive income / (loss)  (753) (10,910)
 Total comprehensive income   $ 180,183 $ 79,284
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Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Songa shares [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 1,029   $ 2,646,073 $ 20,962 $ (648,722) $ 2,019,342
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 102,857,416          
 Net income   $ 0   0 0 90,194 90,194
Other comprehensive income / (loss)  0   0 (10,910) 0 (10,910)
 Issuance of vested and non-vested shares and amortization of share-based compensation (Note 9)   $ 9   6,351 0 0 6,360
Issuance of vested and non-vested shares and amortization of stock-based compensation, shares 971,372          
 Dividends declared ($0.95 and $1.20 per share for 2023 and 2024, respectively) (Note 9)  $ 0   0 0 (98,196) (98,196)
Repurchase and cancellation of common shares (Note 9), shares (638,572) (6,706)        
Offering expenses $ 0   (55) 0 0 (55)
Repurchase and cancellation of common shares $ (6)   (13,050) 0 0 (13,056)
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023 103,183,510          
Ending balance, value at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 1,032   2,639,319 10,052 (656,724) 1,993,679
Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 840   2,287,055 5,393 (633,218) 1,660,070
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023 84,016,892          
 Net income   $ 0   0 0 180,936 180,936
Other comprehensive income / (loss)  0   0 (753) 0 (753)
 Issuance of vested and non-vested shares and amortization of share-based compensation (Note 9)   $ 8   5,709 0 0 5,717
Issuance of vested and non-vested shares and amortization of stock-based compensation, shares 754,815          
 Dividends declared ($0.95 and $1.20 per share for 2023 and 2024, respectively) (Note 9)  $ 0   0 0 (122,833) (122,833)
Offering expenses 0   (96) 0 0 (96)
Issuance of common stock for Eagle Merger (Note 1) $ 281   665,270 0 0 665,551
Issuance of common stock for Eagle Merger (Note 1), shares 28,082,319          
Excess fair value of Convertible Notes $ 0   69,311 0 0 69,311
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2024 112,854,026          
Ending balance, value at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 1,129   $ 3,027,249 $ 4,640 $ (575,115) $ 2,457,903
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Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]    
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared $ 1.20 $ 0.95
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Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
Net income $ 180,936 $ 90,194
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation 75,537 70,075
Amortization of debt (loans & leases) issuance costs 1,691 1,990
Noncash lease expense 6,802 5,465
Gain/(Loss) on debt extinguishment, net 1,010 888
Impairment loss 0 7,700
(Gain)/loss on sale of vessels (22,938) 34
Loss on bad debt  0 300
Share-based compensation 5,717 6,360
Gain from insurance proceeds relating to vessel total loss 0 (28,163)
Loss on write-down of inventory  0 4,743
Change in fair value of forward freight derivatives and bunker swaps (3,700) 3,065
Other non-cash charges (18) 76
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps not designated as cash flow hedges 1,356 507
Gain on hull and machinery claims (470) (200)
Equity in income/(loss) of investee (11) (33)
(Increase)/Decrease in:    
Trade accounts receivable 21,880 23,292
Inventories 5,791 (2,734)
Prepaid expenses and other receivables  (13,302) (12,774)
Derivatives asset 1,392 1,550
Due from related parties 0 39
Due from managers 23 31
Other non-current assets (26) 0
Increase/(Decrease) in:    
Accounts payable (7,139) 4,694
Operating lease liability (6,802) (5,465)
Due to related parties (60) 474
Accrued liabilities (417) (532)
Due to managers 6,888 7,340
Deferred revenue 721 1,154
Other current liabilities 2,000 0
Net cash provided by / (used in) Operating Activities 256,861 180,070
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    
Advances for vessels acquisitions, vessels under construction & vessel upgrades and other fixed assets (35,485) (8,764)
Cash proceeds from vessel sales 221,251 32,448
Cash proceeds from vessel total loss 0 55,000
Cash acquired related to the Eagle Merger 104,325 0
Hull and machinery insurance proceeds 2,391 558
Net cash provided by / (used in) Investing Activities 292,482 79,242
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Proceeds from bank loans 388,120 77,000
Loan and lease prepayments and repayments (587,124) (208,967)
Financing and debt extinguishment fees paid (3,626) (930)
Dividends paid (122,833) (98,196)
Offering expenses paid  (96) (55)
Repurchase of common shares 0 (13,056)
Net cash provided by / (used in) Financing Activities (325,559) (244,204)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  223,784 15,108
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 261,750 286,344
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 485,534 301,452
  Cash paid during the period for:    
Interest 42,236 28,033
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Shares issued in connection with Eagle Merger 665,551 0
Vessel upgrades 3,358 3,422
Assumed bank loans and Convertible notes debt related to Eagle Merger 514,180 0
Right-of-use assets and lease obligations for charter-in contracts 115,257 0
Reconciliation of (a) cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets to (b) the total amount of such items reported in the statements of cash flows:    
Cash and cash equivalents 462,578 285,248
Restricted cash, current 18,350 14,183
Restricted cash, non-current 4,606 2,021
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period shown in the statement of cash flows $ 485,534 $ 301,452
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Basis of Presentation and General Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and General Information

1.          Basis of Presentation and General Information:

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”) is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and maintains offices in Athens, New York, Connecticut (Stamford), Limassol, Singapore, Germany and Denmark. Star Bulk’s common shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “SBLK”.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Star Bulk and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements.

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 and, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this report should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Annual Report”). The balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but, pursuant to the requirements for interim financial information, does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.

Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized words and expressions used herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the 2023 Annual Report.

As of June 30, 2024, following the completion of the Eagle Merger (as described below), the Company owned a modern fleet of 156 dry bulk vessels consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax and Supramax vessels with a carrying capacity between 53,489 deadweight tonnage (“dwt”) and 209,537 dwt, a combined carrying capacity of 15.0 million dwt and an average age of 11.7 years. Also, the Company has entered into firm shipbuilding contracts for the construction of five 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax newbuilding vessels with expected deliveries between September 2025 and August 2026. In addition, through certain of its subsidiaries, the Company charters-in a number of third-party vessels on both a short-term and long-term basis to increase its operating capacity in order to satisfy its clients’ needs. Lastly, the Company entered into long-term charter-in arrangements with respect to six newbuilding vessels, with an approximate duration of seven years per vessel, plus optional years at the Company’s option. Four of those vessels were delivered during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the remaining two are expected to be delivered to the Company by the fourth quarter of 2024.

Eagle Merger

 

On December 11, 2023, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) (“Eagle”) (the “Eagle Merger Agreement”) to combine in an all-stock merger (the “Eagle Merger”). Pursuant to the Eagle Merger Agreement, each share of Eagle common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Eagle Merger (excluding Eagle common stock owned by Eagle, Star Bulk, Star Infinity Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Star Bulk, or any of their respective direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries) would be converted into the right to receive 2.6211 shares, par value $0.01 per share, of Star Bulk common stock.

1.       Basis of Presentation and General Information - continued:

 

Eagle Merger - continued

 

The Eagle Merger was completed on April 9, 2024 (the “Effective Time”), following Eagle shareholders’ approval and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Eagle common stock has ceased trading and is no longer listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

At the Effective Time, each share of Eagle common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock, which resulted in the issuance of 28,082,319 shares of Star Bulk common stock. The pre-merger Star Bulk shareholders and the former Eagle shareholders owned approximately 75% and 25%, respectively, of the 112,469,211 issued and outstanding common stock of the Company immediately following the Effective Time. In addition, at the time of the Eagle Merger’s completion, 1,341,584 shares of Star Bulk common stock were issued in exchange for the 511,840 loaned shares of Eagle common stock (the “Eagle loaned shares”) outstanding in connection with Eagle’s 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Convertible Notes”). While Eagle’s share lending agreement with Jefferies Capital Services, LLC (“JCS”) (the “Share Lending Agreement”) does not require cash payment upon return of the shares, physical settlement is required (i.e., the Eagle loaned shares must be returned at the end of the arrangement), as further described in Note 8. Due to this share return provision and other contractual undertakings of JCS in the Share Lending Agreement, which have the effect of substantially eliminating the economic dilution that otherwise would result from the issuance of borrowed shares, the shares of Star Bulk common stock issued to replace the Eagle loaned shares are not expected to be considered issued and outstanding for accounting purposes and for the purpose of computing the basic and diluted weighted average shares or earnings per share in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statement. Furthermore, upon the maturity date of the Convertible Notes on August 1, 2024, the issued 1,341,584 shares of Star Bulk common stock were cancelled upon return and 5,971,284 shares of Star Bulk common stock were issued for settlement of such Convertible Notes (Note 15).

 

Following the closing of the Eagle Merger, Star Bulk is the largest U.S. listed dry bulk shipping company with a global market presence and combined fleet of 159 owned vessels on a fully delivered basis, 97% of which are fitted with scrubbers, ranging from Newcastlemax/Capesize to Ultramax/Supramax vessels. In accordance with the terms of the Eagle Merger Agreement, one director of Eagle has joined the Company’s Board of Directors while the senior management of Star Bulk remain in their current roles and continue to lead the Company.

 

The following financial information reflects the results of operations of Star Bulk and Eagle since April 9, 2024 included in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024:

 

Basis of Presentation and General Information -  Results of operation of Star Bulk and Eagle (Table)

          Star Bulk         Eagle 
Voyage revenues   $  522,610    $  89,655
Operating income $ 203,142    $ 18,689
Net income   $  169,405    $  11,531

 

 

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated financial information reflects the results of operations for the six month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, as if the Eagle Merger had been consummated on January 1, 2023. These pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the Eagle Merger actually taken place on January 1, 2023. In addition, these results are not intended to be a projection of future results and do not reflect any synergies that might be achieved from the combined operations:

 

 

 

 

1.       Basis of Presentation and General Information - continued:

Eagle Merger - continued

 

         
    Six month periods ended
    June 30, 2023   June 30, 2024
         
Pro forma voyage revenues $ 669,325  $  715,663
Pro forma operating income   137,065   208,089
Pro forma net income   99,474   164,118
Pro forma income per share, basic   0.89   1.47
Pro forma income per share, diluted $ 0.89 $ 1.44

 

  

Accounting for the Eagle Merger

 

The Eagle Merger was accounted for as an acquisition of Eagle by Star Bulk under the asset acquisition method of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Star Bulk is treated as the acquiror for accounting purposes. Based on the terms of the Eagle Merger Agreement, the Eagle Merger was determined to not meet the requirements of a business combination under the guidelines of ASC 805, Business Combinations, and ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805). The Eagle Merger consists of acquiring vessels and associated assets and liabilities, which are concentrated in a group of similar identifiable assets, and therefore not considered a business. As a result, the Eagle Merger is treated as an asset acquisition, whereby all assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at the cost of the acquisition, including transaction costs, on the basis of their relative fair value.

 

The following table presents a summary of how the consideration paid by Star Bulk for the net assets acquired was determined:

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share data)   Amounts  
Eagle common stock   10,476,091 (a)
Equity awards of Eagle employees and not vested to be replaced   237,853 (b)
Eagle shares exchanged with Star Bulk shares 10,713,944  
Fixed exchange ratio 2.6211 (c)
Total Star Bulk common stock issued to Eagle shareholders   28,082,319  
Star Bulk closing price per share $  23.70 (d)
Consideration transferred related to value of net assets acquired $  665,551  

 

(a) Issued and outstanding shares as of April 9, 2024.

(b) Under the Eagle Merger Agreement, the Company is obligated to replace the equity awards of Eagle employees not vested, based on the agreed exchange ratio.

(c) The exchange ratio is fixed based on the Eagle Merger Agreement.

(d) Share price of Star Bulk as of April 9, 2024, represents the closing price of Star Bulk common stock for the calculation of the fair value of the Eagle Merger consideration transferred.

 

 

1.       Basis of Presentation and General Information - continued:

Accounting for the Eagle Merger - continued

 

The following table presents the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as well as the calculation of the excess of the net assets acquired over the consideration transferred by Star Bulk:

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Fair Value
Vessels and vessel improvements $ 1,157,000
Advances for BWTS and other assets   1,252
Vessels held for sale   29,254
Inventories   25,783
Cash   104,325
Derivative assets   289
Operating lease right-of use assets   3,454
Other current assets (Accounts receivable, Prepaid expenses, Other current assets)   56,130
Long term debt   (375,500)
Convertible Notes   (138,680)
Operating lease liabilities   (3,454)
Derivative liabilities   (48)
Accounts payable, Accrued liabilities, Unearned charter hire revenue and Other non-current liabilities   (54,041)
Net asset value acquired $ 805,764
Consideration transferred $ 665,551
Excess of net asset value acquired over consideration transferred $ 140,213

 

 

The total value of $1,213,289 of the 52 vessels acquired in the Eagle Merger (including the two held for sale vessels) is comprised of (i) $1,157,000 in vessel fair values using an average of current valuations obtained from third-party vessel appraisals for 50 vessels, (ii) $29,254 fair value of the 2 vessels held for sale using the sale prices that were agreed upon in the respective contracts, (iii) $25,783 fair value of the initial bunker and lubricant inventories on board the vessels on the acquisition date and (iv) $1,252 of advances for ballast water treatment system installations.

 

In accordance with the requirements of accounting for the Eagle Merger as an asset acquisition, the value of the vessels was adjusted down by $129,664 after the allocation of the excess amount of $140,213 of net assets acquired over the consideration transferred by Star Bulk and the capitalization of approximately $10,549 of legal, advisory and other professional fees directly related to the Eagle Merger which are presented under “Vessels and other fixed assets, net” in the unaudited consolidated balance sheets. Of this amount, $7,854 was paid during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and is included in expenditures for vessels acquisitions and vessel upgrades in the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

 

The long term debt assumed bears interest at variable interest rates and its fair value approximates its outstanding balance due to the variable interest rate nature thereof. Unamortized deferred financing costs associated with long-term debt of Eagle were eliminated as part of its fair value measurement.

 

The Convertible Notes’ estimated fair value, based on market data on the date of acquisition, was $138,680. The excess fair value amount of $69,311 over its principal amount of $69,369 was allocated to equity under ASC 470-20.

1.       Basis of Presentation and General Information - continued:

Accounting for the Eagle Merger – continued

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities, of which Eagle was the lessee (time charter-in agreements of remaining duration of less than twelve months and long-term office rentals) were reassessed on the acquisition date, and, considering the acquisition date as the inception date, and the initial recognition was performed after considering the terms and conditions of the lease agreements.

The working capital amounts acquired from Eagle, approximated their fair values due to their short-term maturities.

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Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

2.       Significant accounting policies and recent accounting pronouncements:

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies and recent accounting pronouncements is included in Note 2 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the 2023 Annual Report. There have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, except from the below update for the accounting policy for “Evaluation of purchase transactions” and the accounting policy for the recognition of convertible debt issued at a substantial premium.

Evaluation of purchase transactions: When the Company enters into an acquisition transaction, it determines whether the acquisition transaction was a purchase of an asset or a business based on the facts and circumstances of the transaction. In accordance with Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired in an acquisition transaction are concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets, then the set is not a business. To be considered a business, a set must include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create an output. All assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured at their acquisition-date fair values. For asset acquisitions, the net assets acquired should be measured following a cost accumulation and allocation model under which the cost of the acquisition is allocated on a relative fair value basis to the qualifying assets acquired. Based on this, the excess amount of net assets acquired over the consideration transferred associated with asset acquisition, if any, is allocated over the value of the identifiable assets acquired. Acquisition costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred. Acquisition costs associated with asset acquisitions are capitalized.

Convertible debt: The fair value of the Convertible Notes assumed from Eagle exceeded its principal amount on the acquisition date. ASC 470-20-25-13 states that when convertible debt is issued at a substantial premium, there is a presumption that the premium represents paid-in capital. Paid-in capital is increased by reclassifying part of the debt proceeds to the additional paid in capital. Pursuant to the Eagle Merger, there was a new obligator to Eagle’s convertible debt, and it was treated as a deemed issuance on acquisition date which invoked the 470-20 guidance. 

Furthermore, please refer below for the most recent accounting pronouncements policies in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted climate-related reporting rules, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors (the “SEC Climate Reporting Rules”). In April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the implementation of the final rules. The SEC Climate Reporting Rules, if they become effective as adopted, would require the following financial statement disclosures for Large Accelerated filers:

 

•        Expenditures and capitalized costs, excluding recoveries, incurred related to severe weather events and natural events are required, if such expenditures exceed defined disclosure thresholds. In addition, a description of material estimates and assumptions used to produce the financial statement disclosures are required.

•        If the use of carbon offsets or renewable energy credits (“RECs”) are a material component of the registrant’s plans to achieve climate-related targets or goals, disclosure of carbon offsets and RECs beginning and ending balances, amounts expensed, capitalized costs and losses are required to be presented in the financial statements.

The disclosures will be phased in, with the financial statement disclosures required for annual periods beginning in 2025. GHG emissions disclosures and the remaining climate risk disclosures will be required for annual periods beginning in 2026.  In the initial year of compliance, GHG emissions disclosures are required for the most recently completed fiscal year; however, if these disclosures were provided in previous SEC filings for the historic years presented, that historical disclosure is also required. The Company continues to monitor the status of the SEC Climate Reporting Rules and evaluate the additional disclosures required.

 

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Transactions with related parties
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Transactions with related parties

3.       Transactions with related parties:

Details of the Company’s transactions with related parties did not change in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 and are discussed in Note 3 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

Transactions and balances with related parties are analyzed as follows:

Balance Sheets

    December 31, 2023     June 30, 2024
Long term investment          
Interchart  $ 1,380   $ 1,404
Starocean   231     218
CCL Pool   125     125
Long term investment $ 1,736   $ 1,747
           
Due from related parties          
Interchart     3    
Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates     —      4
Starocean     35      34
Due from related parties $ 38   $ 38
           
Due to related parties          
Interchart       19
Management and Directors Fees    172      158
Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates   15     54
Iblea Ship Management Limited    1,472      1,368
Due to related parties $ 1,659   $ 1,599

 

3.       Transactions with related parties - continued:

Income statements

 

   Six months ended June 30, 
        2023     2024
 Voyage expenses:           
 Voyage expenses-Interchart   $  (2,070)    $  (2,070)
 General and administrative expenses:           
 Consultancy fees    $  (281)    $  (394)
 Directors compensation       (93)       (82)
 Office rent - Combine Marine Ltd. &  Alma Properties     (19)     (19)
 General and administrative expenses - Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates     (104)     (130)
 Management fees:           
 Management fees- Iblea Ship Management Limited     (1,514)     (1,201)
 Equity in income/(loss) of investee           
 Interchart   $  32    $  24
 Starocean    1     (13)

 

 

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Inventories
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories

4.        Inventories:

The amounts shown in the consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:

 

          December 31, 2023         June 30, 2024 
 Lubricants   $                       13,945    $                17,167
 Bunkers                           48,417                     64,495
 Total   $                       62,362    $                81,662

 

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Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction

5.        Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction:

The amounts in the consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:

     Cost     Accumulated depreciation     Net Book Value 
 Balance, December 31, 2023   $  3,508,701  $  (968,958)  $  2,539,743
 - Acquisition of vessels and other fixed assets, vessel improvements and other vessel costs    1,037,091                     —   1,037,091
 - Vessel sales     (217,462)   64,285   (153,177)
 - Depreciation for the period    —    (75,537)   (75,537)
 Balance, June 30, 2024   $  4,328,330  $  (980,210)  $  3,348,120

 

Following the completion of Eagle Merger (Note 1), the Company acquired Eagle’s fleet which consisted of 52 dry bulk Supramax/Ultramax vessels. Prior to the closing of the Eagle Merger, Eagle had agreed to sell the vessels Crested Eagle and Stellar Eagle, which were delivered to their new owners on April 18, 2024 and June 5, 2024, respectively.

During the six-months ended June 30, 2024, the vessels Big Fish (classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2023), Star Glory, Star Bovarius and Star Dorado were delivered to their new owners. These vessels had been agreed to be sold in 2023.

Additionally, during the six-months ended June 30, 2024, the Company decided to opportunistically sell certain vessels and renew its fleet taking advantage of the elevated vessel market values, and agreed to sell the vessels Big Bang, Pantagruel, Star Audrey, Star Pyxis, Star Paola, Crowned Eagle and Star Iris. All the previously mentioned vessels, except for Star Iris, were delivered to their new owners by June 30, 2024. The vessel Star Iris is expected to be delivered to her new owners by mid-August 2024. Given her employment as of June 30, 2024, Star Iris did not meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale as of June 30, 2024.

In connection with the aforementioned deliveries of the sold vessels, a net gain of $22,938 was recognized and reflected separately in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statement for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

As of June 30, 2024, 154 of the Company’s vessels, having a net carrying value of $3,306,325, serve as collateral under certain of the Company’s loan facilities and were subject to first-priority mortgages (Note 8). Title of ownership is held by the relevant lenders for another 2 vessels with a carrying value of $40,697 to secure the relevant sale and lease back financing transactions (Note 7).

In the table above, “Acquisition of vessel and other fixed assets, vessel improvements and other vessel costs”, other than capitalized costs in connection with the Eagle fleet (Note 1), includes also additions related to the Company’s continued technical upgrades to its fleet, such as the installation of ballast water treatment systems (“BWTS”) and Energy Saving Devices (“ESD”).

 

  

5.         Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction - continued:

 

Vessels under construction:

During 2023, the Company entered into five firm shipbuilding contracts with Qingdao Shipyard Co., Ltd. for the construction of five 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax newbuilding vessels. The delivery of two of these vessels is expected in September 2025, another two in April 2026 and the last one in August 2026.

The amounts shown in the consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:

 

 Balance, December 31, 2023   $ 
 - Pre-delivery yard installments and capitalized expenses   18,716
 - Capitalized interest and finance costs   500
 Balance, June 30, 2024   $  19,216

 

As of June 30, 2024, the total aggregate remaining contracted price for the five vessels under construction was $164,800, payable in periodic installments up to their deliveries, of which $29,350 is payable during the next twelve months ending June 30, 2025, $113,290 is payable during the next twelve months ending June 30, 2026 and the remaining $22,110 is payable until their expected delivery from the shipyard in August 2026.

 

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Operating leases
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Operating Leases  
Operating leases

6.        Operating leases:

a) Time charter-in vessel agreements

 

The carrying value of the assets and liabilities recognized on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 in connection with the time charter-in vessel arrangements with an initial term exceeding 12 months, amounted to $27,548 and $136,323, respectively and are included under “Operating leases, right-of-use assets” and “Operating lease liabilities current and non- current” in the consolidated balance sheets. The weighted average discount rate that was used for the recognition of these leases, which is the estimated annual incremental borrowing rate for this type of asset, is approximately 5.3%. 

The time charter-in hire payments required to be made after June 30, 2024, for these outstanding operating lease liabilities are as follows: 

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $              26,636
June 30, 2026                26,636
June 30, 2027                25,176
June 30, 2028                26,709
June 30, 2029                22,171
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                34,401
Total undiscounted lease payments $            161,729
Discount based on incremental borrowing rate              (25,406)
Present value of lease liability              136,323
Operating lease liabilities, current   20,128
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   116,195

 

The weighted average remaining lease term of these charter-in vessel arrangements as of June 30, 2024 is 6.32 years. The charter-in hire expenses for these long-term charter-in arrangements for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, were $5,960 and $9,396, respectively, and are included under “Charter-in hire expenses” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements.

 

 

6.         Operating leases - continued:

b) Office rental arrangements

 

The carrying value of the assets and liabilities recognized on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 in connection with the office rental arrangements, amounted to $277 and $3,412, respectively and are included under “Operating leases, right-of-use assets” and “Operating lease liabilities current and non- current” in the consolidated balance sheets. The weighted average discount rate that was used for the recognition of these leases, which is the estimated annual incremental borrowing rate for this type of asset, is approximately 6.7%. The office rental payments required to be made after June 30, 2024, for these outstanding operating lease liabilities are as follows:

 

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $                          632
June 30, 2026                            982
June 30, 2027                              969
June 30, 2028                              635
June 30, 2029                              553
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                              -
Total undiscounted lease payments $                          3,771
Discount based on incremental borrowing rate                              (359)
Present value of lease liability $                          3,412
Operating lease liabilities, current   632
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   2,780

 

The weighted average remaining lease term of these office rental arrangements as of June 30, 2024 is 3.75 years. The lease expenses for these office rental arrangements for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, were $255 and $241, respectively and are included under “General and administrative expenses” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements.

  

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Lease financings
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Lease Financings  
Lease financings

7.         Lease financings:

Details of the Company’s lease financings are discussed in Note 7 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

The Company’s lease financings bear interest at Secured Overnight Finance Rate (“SOFR”) plus a margin. The corresponding interest expense of the Company’s bareboat lease financing activities is included within “Interest and finance costs” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements (Note 8).

The principal payments required to be made after June 30, 2024, for the Company’s outstanding finance lease obligations recognized on the balance sheet, as of that date, are as follows:

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $ 2,731
June 30, 2026   2,731
June 30, 2027   2,731
June 30, 2028   2,731
June 30, 2029   4,383
June 30, 2030 and thereafter   1,364
Total bareboat lease minimum payments $ 16,671
Unamortized lease issuance costs   (73)
Total bareboat lease minimum payments, net $ 16,598
Lease financing short term   2,731
Lease financing long term, net of unamortized lease issuance costs   13,867

 

 

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Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes

8.         Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes:

Details of the Company’s credit facilities are discussed in Note 8 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report and supplemented by the new activities presented below during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

Long-term bank loans

New Financing activities during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 

i) ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility: 

 

In April 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. for a loan amount of up to $94,100 (the “ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility”). The full amount of the loan was drawn on April 12, 2024. The ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility is repayable in 20 consecutive quarterly installments of $3,906 and a balloon payment of $16,000 payable together with the last installment in April 2029. The ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Copenhagen Eagle (to be renamed or “tbr” Star Copenhagen), Crane, Star Gibraltar, Greenwich Eagle (tbr Star Greenwich), Hong Kong Eagle (tbr Star Hong Kong), Helsinki Eagle (tbr Star Helsinki), Ibis Bulker, Mystic Eagle (tbr Star Mystic), Nighthawk (tbr Star Nighthawk), Puffin Bulker (tbr Star Puffin), Stamford Eagle (tbr Star Stamford) and Westport Eagle (tbr Star Westport).

 

 8.            Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes - continued:

 

Long-term bank loans (continued)

ii) ING $94,000 Facility

 

In April 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with ING Bank N.V., London Branch for a loan amount of up to $94,000 (the “ING $94,000 Facility”). The full amount of the loan was drawn by the Company on April 12, 2024. The ING $94,000 Facility is repayable in 20 consecutive quarterly installments of $3,917 and a balloon payment of $15,667 payable together with the last installment in April 2029. The ING $94,000 Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Dublin Eagle (tbr Star Dublin), Egret Bulker, Groton Eagle (tbr Groton), Jay, New London Eagle (tbr Star New London), Oriole (tbr Star Oriole), Oslo Eagle (tbr Star Oslo), Roadrunner Bulker (tbr Star Runner), Star Rotterdam, Rowayton Eagle (tbr Star Rowayton), Star Sandpiper and Shanghai Eagle (tbr Star Shanghai).

 

iii) DNB $100,000 Facility

 

In April 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with DNB Bank ASA for a loan amount of up to $100,000 (the “DNB $100,000 Facility”). The full amount of the loan was drawn by the Company on April 12, 2024. The DNB $100,000 Facility (after being adjusted with the prepayment made in connection with the sale of the vessel Crowned Eagle mentioned below) is repayable in 20 consecutive quarterly installments of $3,301 and a balloon payment of $28,203 payable together with the last installment in April 2029. The DNB $100,000 Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Gannet Bulker, Grebe Bulker, Halifax Eagle (tbr Star Halifax), Hamburg Eagle (tbr Star Hamburg), Imperial Eagle (tbr Star Imperial), Kingfisher, Owl (tbr Star Owl), Santos Eagle (tbr Star Santos), Star Singapore, Southport Eagle (tbr Star Southport), Stockholm Eagle (tbr Star Stockholm) and Valencia Eagle (tbr Star Valencia).

iv) ESUN $100,000 Facility 

 

In April 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement with E.SUN commercial Bank Ltd. for a loan amount of up to $100,000 (the “ESUN $100,000 Facility”). The full amount of the loan was drawn by the Company on April 23, 2024 in 13 tranches and is repayable in aggregate installments as follows: i) 13 consecutive quarterly installments of $3,024, ii) one installment of $8,024, iii) one installment of $4,852, iv) one installment of $2,352, v) one installment of $4,182, vi) three installments of $2,129, vii) one installment of $4,050, viii) two installments of $1,936, ix) one installment of $3,985, x) three installments of $1,711 and xi) a balloon payment of $17,850 payable together with the last installment in April 2031. The ESUN $100,000 Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Antwerp Eagle (tbr Star Antwerp), Bittern (tbr Star Bittern), Star Canary, Cape Town Eagle (tbr Star Cape Town), Fairfield Eagle (tbr Star Fairfield), Star Goal, Madison Eagle (tbr Star Madison), Martin, Petrel Bulker (tbr Star Petrel), Stonington Eagle (tbr Star Stonington), Sydney Eagle (tbr Star Sydney), Tokyo Eagle (tbr Star Tokyo) and Vancouver Eagle (tbr Star Vancouver).

All amounts drawn under the abovementioned facilities were used to refinance the assumed debt upon completion of the Eagle Merger as described below.

 

8.            Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes - continued:

Long-term bank loans (continued)

Repayments

In addition to the scheduled repayments during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 and in connection with the sale of vessels described in Note 5, the Company prepaid the following amounts: i) $9,111 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Star Bovarius under the ING Facility, ii) an aggregate amount of $23,814 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessels Big Fish, Big Bang and Pantagruel under the NBG $151,085 Facility and iii) $5,821 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Star Dorado under the Citi $100,000 Facility, iv) $6,340 corresponding to the outstanding amount of the vessel Star Audrey under the ABN $67,897 Facility, v) $4,888 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Star Paola under the ABN AMRO $97,150 Facility, vi) $5,629 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Star Pyxis under the Citi $100,000 Facility and vii) $5,769 corresponding to the outstanding loan amount of the vessel Crowned Eagle under the DNB $100,000 Facility. In addition, the Company prepaid the outstanding loan amount of $58,500 under the latest drawn tranche of ING Facility of $62,000, with original maturity in November 2024.

By April 15, 2024, and as a result of $388,120 borrowed under the abovementioned drawdowns, the assumed outstanding debt of Eagle at the acquisition date of $375,500 was repaid in full, including all accrued interest and fees and all available commitments under Eagle’s debt facility were cancelled. 

The principal payments required to be made after June 30, 2024 for the Company’s then-outstanding bank loans, are as follows:

Twelve month periods ending    Amount 
June 30, 2025 $                  227,014
June 30, 2026                    266,008
June 30, 2027                    326,701
June 30, 2028                    254,588
June 30, 2029                    218,303
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                      112,920
Total Long-term bank loans $                  1,405,534
Unamortized loan issuance costs                      (9,458)
Total Long-term bank loans, net $                  1,396,076
Current portion of long-term bank loans                    227,014
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion and unamortized loan issuance costs                    1,169,062

 

All of the Company’s bank loans bear interest at SOFR plus a margin. In addition, the Company previously entered into a number of interest rate swaps (Note 13), and has converted a total of $125,731 of its outstanding debt as of June 30, 2024 from floating benchmark rate to an average fixed rate of 61 bps with average maturity of 1.3 years. The weighted average interest rate (including the margin) related to the Company’s debt including lease financings (Note 7) and the Convertible Notes as described below, and taking into account the interest rates swaps that Company for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 was 4.67% and 6.60%, respectively.

 

 

8.        Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes - continued:

 

As of December 31, 2023, and June 30, 2024, the Company was required to maintain minimum liquidity, not legally restricted, of $58,000 and $78,000, respectively, which is included within “Cash and cash equivalents” in the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, the Company was required to maintain a minimum liquidity, legally restricted (including the cash collateral required under certain of the Company’s FFAs as described in Note 13 and not limited to loan agreements covenants), of $34,269 and $22,956, respectively, and is presented under “Restricted cash, current and non-current” in the consolidated balance sheets. The increase in restricted cash is mainly attributable to the increase in collateral required under certain of the Company’s financial instruments (Note 13).

Convertible Notes

In April 2024 and in connection with the Eagle Merger, the Company entered into a first supplemental indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture”) with the trustee of the Convertible Notes previously held by Eagle, which amended and supplemented the existing base indenture (as amended by the Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”) governing the Convertible Notes. The Supplemental Indenture provides that, among other things, from and after the Effective Time, the right to convert each $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes into shares of Eagle common stock will be changed into a right to convert such principal amount of Convertible Notes into the kind and amount of shares of Star Bulk common stock that a holder of a number of shares of Eagle common stock equal to the conversion rate immediately prior to the Effective Time would have been entitled to receive at the Effective Time. Accordingly, from and after the Effective Time, each $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes became convertible subject to the terms and conditions of the Indenture at a conversion rate equal to 83.6702 shares of Company’s common stock (subject to further adjustments in accordance with the Indenture). In addition, the Convertible Notes were guaranteed by the Company pursuant to the Supplemental Indenture.

The Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per annum on the outstanding principal amount thereof, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The Convertible Notes may bear additional interest upon certain events, as set forth in the Indenture.

The outstanding Convertible Notes mature on August 1, 2024 (the “Maturity Date”) (Note 15), unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted pursuant to their terms.

 

As of June 30, 2024, the estimated fair value based on market data of the Convertible Notes was $145,890.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the applicable financial and other covenants contained in its bank loan agreements, Convertible Notes and lease financings (Note 7), which are described above and in Note 8 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report. 

 

8.        Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes - continued: 

Share Lending Agreement

In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes by Eagle, certain persons had entered into an arrangement to borrow up to 511,840 shares of Eagle common stock through JCS, an initial purchaser of the Convertible Notes.

Upon closing of the Eagle Merger, the Eagle shares lent to JCS were exchanged for 1,341,584 shares of Star Bulk common stock.

While the Share Lending Agreement does not require cash payment upon return of the shares, physical settlement is required (i.e., the Eagle loaned shares must be returned at the end of the arrangement). In view of this share return provision and other contractual undertakings of JCS in the Share Lending Agreement, which have the effect of substantially eliminating the economic dilution that otherwise would result from the issuance of borrowed shares, the Eagle loaned shares are not considered issued and outstanding for the purpose of computing and reporting the Company’s basic and diluted weighted average shares or earnings per share. If JCS were to file bankruptcy or commence similar administrative, liquidating or restructuring proceedings, the Company would have to consider the 511,840 shares lent to JCS as issued and outstanding for the purposes of calculating earnings per share.

 

The amounts of “Interest and finance costs” included in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements are analyzed as follows:

           
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023     2024
Interest on financing agreements $     43,323    $      46,683
Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other Comprehensive Income (Note 13)           (14,412)        (2,792)
Amortization of debt (loan & lease) issuance costs         1,990           1,691
Other bank and finance charges             830              530
Interest and finance costs $     31,731   $     46,112

 

 

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company wrote off an amount of $954 of unamortized debt issuance costs and incurred other expenses of $56, mainly in connection with the loan prepayments discussed above, which are included under “Loss on debt extinguishment, net” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statement for the corresponding period.

 

v3.24.2.u1
Preferred and Common Shares and Additional Paid-in Capital
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Preferred and Common Shares and Additional Paid-in Capital

9.         Preferred and Common Shares and Additional Paid-in Capital:

Details of the Company’s preferred shares and common shares are discussed in Note 9 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report. Furthermore, details for the shares issued in connection with the Eagle Merger are included in the above section “Eagle Merger” under Note 1.

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 370,000 common shares pursuant to the Performance Incentive Plan and 384,815 common shares pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plans, as discussed below in Note 11.

Pursuant to its dividend policy, during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company declared and paid cash dividends of $122,833 or $1.20 per common share.

  

v3.24.2.u1
Earnings per Share
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share

10.       Earnings per Share:

The computation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024. The calculation of basic earnings per share does not consider the non-vested shares as outstanding until the time-based vesting restriction has lapsed. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to stock awards and restricted stock units using the treasury stock method, unless the impact is anti-dilutive.

Additionally, the Convertible Notes are not considered a participating security and are therefore not included in the computation of basic earnings per share. Additionally, the Company determined that as it relates to the Convertible Notes, it does not overcome the presumption of share settlement, and therefore, the Company applied the if-converted method and included the potential shares to be issued upon conversion of the Convertible Notes in the calculation of diluted earnings per share, unless the impact of such potential shares is anti-dilutive. 

The Company calculates basic and diluted earnings per share as follows:

         
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
Income :        
Net income $               90,194  $                  180,936
            
           
Basic earnings per share:        
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic          102,821,671          96,670,823
Basic earnings per share $                     0.88  $                      1.87
         
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Convertible Notes   —    2,690,362
Dilutive effect of non vested shares                 349,053                 355,797
Dilutive potential common shares   349,053   3,046,159
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted          103,170,724            99,716,982
         
Diluted earnings per share $                     0.87  $                      1.82

 

 

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Equity Incentive Plans
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Equity Incentive Plans

11.        Equity Incentive Plans:

Details of the Company’s equity incentive plans and share awards granted through December 31, 2023, are discussed in Note 11 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

On May 28, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors adopted the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”) and reserved for issuance 575,000 common shares thereunder. On the same date, all of the 575,000 restricted common shares were granted to certain directors, officers and employees, of which 372,559 restricted common shares vest in November 2024, 143,441 restricted common shares vest in May 2025 and the remaining 59,000 common shares vest in May 2027. The fair value of each share was $26.96, based on the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the grant date.

The stock-based compensation cost for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, which is included under “General and administrative expenses” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements, amounted to $6,360 and $5,717, respectively, and include an amount of $2,140 and $1,700, respectively, recognized in connection with the Company’s Performance Incentive Program. The respective charges were calculated based on the fuel market prices at each period end and assuming 5% of Excess Savings will be awarded by the Board of Directors.

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested restricted shares as of June 30, 2024 and the movement during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 is presented below.

  Number of shares   Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested as at January 1, 2024 364,001 $ 20.11
Granted 945,000   24.73
Vested (577,651)   20.22
Unvested as at June 30, 2024 731,350 $ 25.99

 

As of June 30, 2024, the estimated compensation cost relating to non-vested restricted share awards not yet recognized is $15,412 and is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 0.88 year. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the Company paid $712 for dividends to shareholders of non-vested shares.

 

v3.24.2.u1
Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies

12.        Commitments and Contingencies:

a)         Commitments:

The following tables set forth inflows and outflows related to the Company’s charter party arrangements and other commitments, as at June 30, 2024.

Charter party arrangements:

      Twelve month periods ending June 30,
+ inflows/ - outflows     Total     2025     2026     2027     2028     2029     2030 and thereafter
Future, minimum, non-cancellable charter revenues (1)    $              118,136    $         110,795    $         7,341    $                       $                     $                     $                       
                                           
Total    $              118,136   $        110,795   $        7,341   $                     $                   $                   $                      

 

____________________

(1)The amounts represent the minimum contractual charter revenues to be generated from the existing, as of June 30, 2024, non-cancellable time charter agreements, until their expiration, net of address commission, assuming no off-hire days, other than those related to scheduled interim and special surveys of the vessels. Future inflows also include revenues deriving from index linked charter agreements using i) the index rates at the commencement date of each agreement, in compliance with ASC 842, and do not reflect relevant index charter rate information prevailing as of June 30, 2024 and ii) the remaining minimum duration of each non-cancellable time charter agreement.

 

Other commitments:

      Twelve month periods ending June 30,
+ inflows/ - outflows     Total     2025     2026     2027     2028     2029     2030 and thereafter
Charter-in expense newbuilding vessels (1)   $ (69,108)   $ (6,534)   $ (9,809)   $ (9,809)   $ (9,836)   $ (9,809)   $ (23,311)
Future minimum charter-in hire payments (2)     (15,076)     (14,624)     (452)                
Vessel BWTS upgrades and ESD (3)                        (11,235)   (10,653)      (582)                                                                                            
Total    $     (95,419)    $             (31,811)   $   (10,843)   $   (9,809)   $   (9,836)   $     (9,809)   $          (23,311)

 

____________________

(1)The amounts represent minimum contractual charter-in payments, to be made from the delivery date of the two charter-in newbuilding vessels (Note 1) until the end of their lease term.
(2)The amounts represent the Company’s commitments under the existing, as of June 30, 2024, time-charter-in arrangements for third party vessels.
(3)The amounts represent the Company’s commitments as of June 30, 2024 for installation of BWTS upgrades and ESD on its vessels to comply with environmental regulations.

 

 

12.        Commitments and Contingencies - continued: 

b)         Legal proceedings

Various claims, suits, and complaints, including those involving government regulations and product liability, arise in the ordinary course of the shipping business. In addition, losses may arise from disputes with charterers, agents, insurance and other claims with suppliers relating to the operations of the Company’s vessels.  The Company accrues for the cost of environmental liabilities when management becomes aware that a liability is probable and is able to reasonably estimate the probable exposure. 

The Company is involved in non-material legal proceedings and may become involved in other legal matters arising in the ordinary course of its business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. Generally, we expect that such claims would be covered by insurance, subject to customary deductibles.

Certain routine non-material commercial claims have been asserted against the Company, or by the Company against charterers, that relate to contractual disputes with certain of our charterers. The nature of these disputes involves disagreements over losses claimed by charterers, or by the Company, during or as a result of the performance of certain charters, including, but not limited to, delays in the performance of the charters and off-hire during the charters. The related legal proceedings are at various stages of resolution.

In March 2021, the U.S. government began investigating an allegation that one of the vessels acquired pursuant to the Eagle Merger may have improperly disposed of ballast water that entered the engine room bilges during a repair. We do not believe that this matter will have a material impact on the Company, our financial condition or results of operations. We have posted a surety bond as security for any potential fines, penalties or associated costs that may be incurred, and the Company is cooperating fully with the U.S. government in its investigation of this matter. 

Currently, other than as disclosed above, management is not aware of, and has not accrued for, any such claims or contingent liabilities requiring disclosure in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company accrues for contingent liabilities when it is probable that such a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company evaluates its outstanding legal proceedings to assess its contingent liabilities and adjusts such liabilities, as appropriate, based on management’s best judgment after consultation with counsel. There is no assurance that the Company’s contingent liabilities will not need to be adjusted in the future.

 

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Fair value measurements and Hedging
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair value measurements and Hedging

13.         Fair value measurements and Hedging:

Fair value on a recurring basis:

Interest rate swaps

Details of the Company’s interest rate swaps are discussed in Note 18 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.

The following table summarizes the interest rate swaps in place as of June 30, 2024:

 

 

Counterparty Trading Date Inception Expiry Fixed Rate Initial Notional Current Notional
ING Mar-20 Mar-20 Mar-26 0.7000%  $    29,960  $  20,865
ING Mar-20 Apr-20 Oct-25 0.7000%  $    39,375  $  24,375
SEB Mar-20 Apr-20 Jan-25 0.7270%  $    58,885  $  40,591
ING Jul-20 Jul-20 Jul-26 0.3700%  $    70,000  $  26,250
SEB Feb-21 Apr-21 Jan-26 0.4525%  $    37,050  $  13,650

 

 

The above interest rate swaps were designated and qualified as cash flow hedges while they are in effect. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, the losses from the de-designated interest rate swaps amounting to $1,349 are separately reflected under “Gain/(Loss) on interest rate swaps, net” in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statement for the corresponding period. The effective portion of the unrealized gains/losses from all other swaps (designated as cash flow hedges) is recorded in “Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)” and no portion of these cash flow hedges was ineffective during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

A gain of approximately $3,045 in connection with the interest rate swaps is expected to be reclassified into earnings during the following 12-month period ending June 30, 2025 when realized.

 

Freight Derivatives and Bunker Swaps

The results of the Company’s freight derivatives and bunker swaps for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 and the valuation of their open positions as at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 are presented in the tables below.

 

13.       Fair value measurements and Hedging - continued:

Fair value on a recurring basis - continued:

The amounts of Gain / (Loss) on interest rate swaps, freight derivatives and bunker swaps recognized in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated income statements, are analyzed as follows:

 

         
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
Consolidated Income Statement        
Gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments rate swaps, net                                           
Realized gain/(loss) of de-designated accounting hedging relationship of interest rate swaps                      —                       7
Unrealized gain/(loss) of de-designated accounting hedging relationship of interest rate swaps                      (507)                       (1,356)
Realized gain/(loss) of foreign exchange forward contracts     103
Total Gain/(loss) recognized $                     (507)  $                     (1,246)
         
Interest and finance costs        
Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other comprehensive income/(loss) (Note 8)                    14,412                   2,792
Total Gain/(loss) recognized  $                  14,412  $                  2,792
         
Gain/(Loss) on FFAs and bunker swaps, net        
Realized gain/(loss) on FFAs                 2,796                     (7,967)
Realized gain/(loss) on bunker swaps               4,476                     (49)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on FFAs               (116)                      3,657
Unrealized gain/(loss) on bunker swaps                    (2,949)                   43
Total Gain/(loss) recognized $             4,207  $                    (4,316)

 

 

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s financial instruments as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, based on Level 1 quoted market prices in active markets. 

               
    Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)
    December 31, 2023 June 30, 2024
  Balance Sheet Location (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges) (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)
ASSETS              
Forward freight agreements - current Derivatives, current asset portion $ —   $ —   $ 16 $ —  
Bunker swaps - current Derivatives, current asset portion   —     —   59   —  
Total    $ —   $ —   $ 75 $ —  
LIABILITIES          
Forward freight agreements - current Derivatives, current liability portion $ 5,784 $ —   $ 1,917 $ —  
Total    $ 5,784 $ —    $ 1,917 $ —  

  

 

13.       Fair value measurements and Hedging - continued:

Fair value on a recurring basis - continued:

Certain of the Company’s derivative financial instruments discussed above require the Company to periodically post additional collateral depending on the level of any open position under such financial instruments, which as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 amounted to $13,496 and $7,757, respectively, and are included within “Restricted cash, current” in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, based on Level 2 observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

                   
      Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
      December 31, 2023   June 30, 2024
  Balance Sheet Location   (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)   (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)
ASSETS                  
Interest rate swaps - current Derivatives, current asset portion $                               1,356 $                        4,682 $                     $                 3,885
Foreign exchange forward contracts - current Derivatives, current asset portion     267    
Interest rate swaps - non-current Derivatives, non-current asset portion                                                             2,533                                                    1,451
Total     $                              1,356  $                    7,482  $                       $                  5,336

 

The carrying values of temporary cash investments, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The fair value of long-term bank loans and lease financings (Level 2), bearing interest at variable interest rates, approximates their recorded values as of June 30, 2024, due to the variable interest rate nature thereof.

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Voyage revenues
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Voyage revenues

14.         Voyage revenues:

The following table shows the voyage revenues earned from time charters, voyage charters and pool agreements for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, as presented in the consolidated income statements:

 

    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
         
Time charters $ 241,378  $  325,915
Voyage charters   219,666   286,432
Pool revenues   1,677   (82)
  $ 462,721  $  612,265

 

 

As of June 30, 2024, trade accounts receivable from voyage charter agreements increased to $30,401 from $24,223 as of December 31, 2023 and are presented under “Trade accounts receivable, net” in the consolidated balance sheets. The outstanding balance is mainly affected by the timing of commencement of revenue recognition. No write-off was recorded in periods presented in connection with the voyage charter agreements.

Further, as of June 30, 2024, capitalized contract fulfilment costs which are recorded under “Other current assets” decreased by $736 compared to December 31, 2023, to $3,539 from $4,275. The outstanding balance is mainly affected by the timing of commencement of revenue recognition.

Under ASC 606, unearned voyage charter revenue represents the consideration received for undelivered performance obligations. The Company recorded $5,556 as unearned revenue related to voyages charter agreements in progress as of December 31, 2023, which were recognized in earnings in the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 as the performance obligations were satisfied in that period. In addition, the Company recorded $12,462 as unearned revenue related to voyage charter agreements in progress as of June 30, 2024, which is presented under “Deferred revenue” in the consolidated balance sheets and will be recognized in earnings as the performance obligations will be satisfied.

The amount invoiced to charterers in connection with the additional revenue for scrubber-fitted vessels under time-charter contracts (included in voyage revenues earned from time charters in the above table) was $29,971 and $27,282 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively, and did not include the fuel cost savings from the scrubber-fitted vessels which were employed under voyage charter agreements.

Demurrage income for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 amounted to $6,608 and $9,666, respectively, and is included in voyage revenues earned from voyage charters in the above table.

The adjustment to Company’s revenues from the vessels operating in the CCL Pool, deriving from the allocated pool result for those vessels as determined in accordance with the agreed-upon formula, for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 was $2,349 and $(61), respectively, and is included within “Pool Revenues” in the table above. Pool revenues also include other minor participation adjustments.

 

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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

15.         Subsequent Events:

a)On July 18, 2024, the Company agreed to sell the vessel Star Hydrus. The vessel is expected to be delivered to her new owners by October 2024. Overall, in connection with the sale of Star Hydrus discussed above and Star Iris discussed in Note 5, both of which will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024 the Company expects to collect total gross proceeds of $29.7 million, and recognize a gain on sale of approximately $7.0 million

 

b)On August 1, 2024, the outstanding Convertible Notes matured and had a conversion ratio of 86.0801 shares of Star Bulk common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes (as adjusted for the dividend that the Company paid in June 2024). Based on the abovementioned conversion ratio, the Company issued 5,971,284 new shares of Star Bulk common stock upon maturity of the Convertible Notes and the Company canceled the 1,341,584 shares that were previously issued under the Share Lending Agreement.

 

c)On August 7, 2024 the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share payable on or about September 6, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of August 27, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.24.2.u1
Basis of Presentation and General Information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and General Information - Results of operation of Star Bulk and Eagle (Table)

Basis of Presentation and General Information -  Results of operation of Star Bulk and Eagle (Table)

          Star Bulk         Eagle 
Voyage revenues   $  522,610    $  89,655
Operating income $ 203,142    $ 18,689
Net income   $  169,405    $  11,531

Basis of Presentation and General Information - Proforma (Table)

         
    Six month periods ended
    June 30, 2023   June 30, 2024
         
Pro forma voyage revenues $ 669,325  $  715,663
Pro forma operating income   137,065   208,089
Pro forma net income   99,474   164,118
Pro forma income per share, basic   0.89   1.47
Pro forma income per share, diluted $ 0.89 $ 1.44
Basis of Presentation and General Information - Accounting for the Eagle Merger (Table)

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share data)   Amounts  
Eagle common stock   10,476,091 (a)
Equity awards of Eagle employees and not vested to be replaced   237,853 (b)
Eagle shares exchanged with Star Bulk shares 10,713,944  
Fixed exchange ratio 2.6211 (c)
Total Star Bulk common stock issued to Eagle shareholders   28,082,319  
Star Bulk closing price per share $  23.70 (d)
Consideration transferred related to value of net assets acquired $  665,551  
Basis of Presentation and General Information - Fair Value Tangible Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Table)

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Fair Value
Vessels and vessel improvements $ 1,157,000
Advances for BWTS and other assets   1,252
Vessels held for sale   29,254
Inventories   25,783
Cash   104,325
Derivative assets   289
Operating lease right-of use assets   3,454
Other current assets (Accounts receivable, Prepaid expenses, Other current assets)   56,130
Long term debt   (375,500)
Convertible Notes   (138,680)
Operating lease liabilities   (3,454)
Derivative liabilities   (48)
Accounts payable, Accrued liabilities, Unearned charter hire revenue and Other non-current liabilities   (54,041)
Net asset value acquired $ 805,764
Consideration transferred $ 665,551
Excess of net asset value acquired over consideration transferred $ 140,213
v3.24.2.u1
Transactions with related parties (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Transactions with Related Parties - Balance Sheets (Table)

Balance Sheets

    December 31, 2023     June 30, 2024
Long term investment          
Interchart  $ 1,380   $ 1,404
Starocean   231     218
CCL Pool   125     125
Long term investment $ 1,736   $ 1,747
           
Due from related parties          
Interchart     3    
Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates     —      4
Starocean     35      34
Due from related parties $ 38   $ 38
           
Due to related parties          
Interchart       19
Management and Directors Fees    172      158
Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates   15     54
Iblea Ship Management Limited    1,472      1,368
Due to related parties $ 1,659   $ 1,599
Transactions with Related Parties - Income Statements (Table)

Income statements

 

   Six months ended June 30, 
        2023     2024
 Voyage expenses:           
 Voyage expenses-Interchart   $  (2,070)    $  (2,070)
 General and administrative expenses:           
 Consultancy fees    $  (281)    $  (394)
 Directors compensation       (93)       (82)
 Office rent - Combine Marine Ltd. &  Alma Properties     (19)     (19)
 General and administrative expenses - Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. and its affiliates     (104)     (130)
 Management fees:           
 Management fees- Iblea Ship Management Limited     (1,514)     (1,201)
 Equity in income/(loss) of investee           
 Interchart   $  32    $  24
 Starocean    1     (13)
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Inventories (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories (Table)

 

          December 31, 2023         June 30, 2024 
 Lubricants   $                       13,945    $                17,167
 Bunkers                           48,417                     64,495
 Total   $                       62,362    $                81,662
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Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Vessels and other fixed assets, net - Schedules of vessels and other fixed assets, net (Table)

     Cost     Accumulated depreciation     Net Book Value 
 Balance, December 31, 2023   $  3,508,701  $  (968,958)  $  2,539,743
 - Acquisition of vessels and other fixed assets, vessel improvements and other vessel costs    1,037,091                     —   1,037,091
 - Vessel sales     (217,462)   64,285   (153,177)
 - Depreciation for the period    —    (75,537)   (75,537)
 Balance, June 30, 2024   $  4,328,330  $  (980,210)  $  3,348,120
Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction - Vessels under construction (Table)

 

 Balance, December 31, 2023   $ 
 - Pre-delivery yard installments and capitalized expenses   18,716
 - Capitalized interest and finance costs   500
 Balance, June 30, 2024   $  19,216
v3.24.2.u1
Operating leases (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Operating Leases  
Operating leases - Operating lease liabilities of time charter-in vessel agreements (Table)

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $              26,636
June 30, 2026                26,636
June 30, 2027                25,176
June 30, 2028                26,709
June 30, 2029                22,171
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                34,401
Total undiscounted lease payments $            161,729
Discount based on incremental borrowing rate              (25,406)
Present value of lease liability              136,323
Operating lease liabilities, current   20,128
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   116,195
Operating leases - Operating lease liabilities of office rental agreements (Table)

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $                          632
June 30, 2026                            982
June 30, 2027                              969
June 30, 2028                              635
June 30, 2029                              553
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                              -
Total undiscounted lease payments $                          3,771
Discount based on incremental borrowing rate                              (359)
Present value of lease liability $                          3,412
Operating lease liabilities, current   632
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   2,780
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Lease financings (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Lease Financings  
Lease financings - Capital lease obligations, Principal payments (Table)

Twelve month periods ending   Amount
June 30, 2025 $ 2,731
June 30, 2026   2,731
June 30, 2027   2,731
June 30, 2028   2,731
June 30, 2029   4,383
June 30, 2030 and thereafter   1,364
Total bareboat lease minimum payments $ 16,671
Unamortized lease issuance costs   (73)
Total bareboat lease minimum payments, net $ 16,598
Lease financing short term   2,731
Lease financing long term, net of unamortized lease issuance costs   13,867
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Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term bank loans - Principal repayments (Table)

Twelve month periods ending    Amount 
June 30, 2025 $                  227,014
June 30, 2026                    266,008
June 30, 2027                    326,701
June 30, 2028                    254,588
June 30, 2029                    218,303
June 30, 2030 and thereafter                      112,920
Total Long-term bank loans $                  1,405,534
Unamortized loan issuance costs                      (9,458)
Total Long-term bank loans, net $                  1,396,076
Current portion of long-term bank loans                    227,014
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion and unamortized loan issuance costs                    1,169,062
Long-term bank loans - Interest and finance costs (Table)

           
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023     2024
Interest on financing agreements $     43,323    $      46,683
Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other Comprehensive Income (Note 13)           (14,412)        (2,792)
Amortization of debt (loan & lease) issuance costs         1,990           1,691
Other bank and finance charges             830              530
Interest and finance costs $     31,731   $     46,112
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Earnings per Share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earning per Share (Table)

         
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
Income :        
Net income $               90,194  $                  180,936
            
           
Basic earnings per share:        
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic          102,821,671          96,670,823
Basic earnings per share $                     0.88  $                      1.87
         
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Convertible Notes   —    2,690,362
Dilutive effect of non vested shares                 349,053                 355,797
Dilutive potential common shares   349,053   3,046,159
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted          103,170,724            99,716,982
         
Diluted earnings per share $                     0.87  $                      1.82
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Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Equity Incentive Plans - Summary of non-vested restricted share options (Table)

  Number of shares   Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested as at January 1, 2024 364,001 $ 20.11
Granted 945,000   24.73
Vested (577,651)   20.22
Unvested as at June 30, 2024 731,350 $ 25.99
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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies - Charter party agreements (Table)

      Twelve month periods ending June 30,
+ inflows/ - outflows     Total     2025     2026     2027     2028     2029     2030 and thereafter
Future, minimum, non-cancellable charter revenues (1)    $              118,136    $         110,795    $         7,341    $                       $                     $                     $                       
                                           
Total    $              118,136   $        110,795   $        7,341   $                     $                   $                   $                      

 

____________________

(1)The amounts represent the minimum contractual charter revenues to be generated from the existing, as of June 30, 2024, non-cancellable time charter agreements, until their expiration, net of address commission, assuming no off-hire days, other than those related to scheduled interim and special surveys of the vessels. Future inflows also include revenues deriving from index linked charter agreements using i) the index rates at the commencement date of each agreement, in compliance with ASC 842, and do not reflect relevant index charter rate information prevailing as of June 30, 2024 and ii) the remaining minimum duration of each non-cancellable time charter agreement.
Commitments and Contingencies - Other commitments (Table)

      Twelve month periods ending June 30,
+ inflows/ - outflows     Total     2025     2026     2027     2028     2029     2030 and thereafter
Charter-in expense newbuilding vessels (1)   $ (69,108)   $ (6,534)   $ (9,809)   $ (9,809)   $ (9,836)   $ (9,809)   $ (23,311)
Future minimum charter-in hire payments (2)     (15,076)     (14,624)     (452)                
Vessel BWTS upgrades and ESD (3)                        (11,235)   (10,653)      (582)                                                                                            
Total    $     (95,419)    $             (31,811)   $   (10,843)   $   (9,809)   $   (9,836)   $     (9,809)   $          (23,311)

 

____________________

(1)The amounts represent minimum contractual charter-in payments, to be made from the delivery date of the two charter-in newbuilding vessels (Note 1) until the end of their lease term.
(2)The amounts represent the Company’s commitments under the existing, as of June 30, 2024, time-charter-in arrangements for third party vessels.
(3)The amounts represent the Company’s commitments as of June 30, 2024 for installation of BWTS upgrades and ESD on its vessels to comply with environmental regulations.
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Fair value measurements and Hedging (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements and Hedging - Schedule of Derivative Instrument

 

Counterparty Trading Date Inception Expiry Fixed Rate Initial Notional Current Notional
ING Mar-20 Mar-20 Mar-26 0.7000%  $    29,960  $  20,865
ING Mar-20 Apr-20 Oct-25 0.7000%  $    39,375  $  24,375
SEB Mar-20 Apr-20 Jan-25 0.7270%  $    58,885  $  40,591
ING Jul-20 Jul-20 Jul-26 0.3700%  $    70,000  $  26,250
SEB Feb-21 Apr-21 Jan-26 0.4525%  $    37,050  $  13,650
Fair value measurements and Hedging - Derivative instruments effect on statements of operations (Table)

         
    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
Consolidated Income Statement        
Gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments rate swaps, net                                           
Realized gain/(loss) of de-designated accounting hedging relationship of interest rate swaps                      —                       7
Unrealized gain/(loss) of de-designated accounting hedging relationship of interest rate swaps                      (507)                       (1,356)
Realized gain/(loss) of foreign exchange forward contracts     103
Total Gain/(loss) recognized $                     (507)  $                     (1,246)
         
Interest and finance costs        
Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other comprehensive income/(loss) (Note 8)                    14,412                   2,792
Total Gain/(loss) recognized  $                  14,412  $                  2,792
         
Gain/(Loss) on FFAs and bunker swaps, net        
Realized gain/(loss) on FFAs                 2,796                     (7,967)
Realized gain/(loss) on bunker swaps               4,476                     (49)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on FFAs               (116)                      3,657
Unrealized gain/(loss) on bunker swaps                    (2,949)                   43
Total Gain/(loss) recognized $             4,207  $                    (4,316)
Fair Value Measurements and Hedging - Fair value on a recurring basis - Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Table)

               
    Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)
    December 31, 2023 June 30, 2024
  Balance Sheet Location (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges) (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)
ASSETS              
Forward freight agreements - current Derivatives, current asset portion $ —   $ —   $ 16 $ —  
Bunker swaps - current Derivatives, current asset portion   —     —   59   —  
Total    $ —   $ —   $ 75 $ —  
LIABILITIES          
Forward freight agreements - current Derivatives, current liability portion $ 5,784 $ —   $ 1,917 $ —  
Total    $ 5,784 $ —    $ 1,917 $ —  

Fair Value Measurements and Hedging - Fair value on a recurring basis - Significant Other Observable Inputs (Table)

                   
      Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
      December 31, 2023   June 30, 2024
  Balance Sheet Location   (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)   (not designated as cash flow hedges)   (designated as cash flow hedges)
ASSETS                  
Interest rate swaps - current Derivatives, current asset portion $                               1,356 $                        4,682 $                     $                 3,885
Foreign exchange forward contracts - current Derivatives, current asset portion     267    
Interest rate swaps - non-current Derivatives, non-current asset portion                                                             2,533                                                    1,451
Total     $                              1,356  $                    7,482  $                       $                  5,336
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Voyage revenues (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Voyage revenues (Table)

 

    Six months ended June 30,
    2023   2024
         
Time charters $ 241,378  $  325,915
Voyage charters   219,666   286,432
Pool revenues   1,677   (82)
  $ 462,721  $  612,265
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Basis of Presentation and General Information - Results of operation of Star Bulk and Eagle (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Voyage revenues  $ 612,265 $ 462,721
Net income  180,936 $ 90,194
Star Bulk [Member]    
Voyage revenues  522,610  
Operating income 203,142  
Net income  169,405  
Eagle [Member]    
Voyage revenues  89,655  
Operating income 18,689  
Net income  $ 11,531  
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Basis of Presentation and General Information - Proforma (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]    
Pro forma voyage revenues $ 715,663 $ 669,325
Pro forma operating income 208,089 137,065
Pro forma net income $ 164,118 $ 99,474
Pro forma income per share, basic $ 1.47 $ 0.89
Pro forma income per share, diluted $ 1.44 $ 0.89
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Basis of Presentation and General Information - Accounting for the Eagle Merger (Table) (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Consideration transferred related to value of net assets acquired | $ $ 665,551
Eagle Merger Agreement [member]  
Eagle common stock 10,476,091
Equity awards of Eagle employees and not vested to be replaced 237,853
Eagle shares exchanged with Star Bulk shares 10,713,944
Fixed exchange ratio 2.6211
Total Star Bulk common stock issued to Eagle shareholders 28,082,319
Star Bulk closing price per share | $ / shares 23.70
Consideration transferred related to value of net assets acquired | $ $ 665,551
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Basis of Presentation and General Information - Fair Value Tangible Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Table) (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Vessels and vessel improvements $ 1,157,000
Advances for BWTS and other assets 1,252
Vessels held for sale 29,254
Inventories 25,783
Cash 104,325
Derivative assets 289
Operating lease right-of use assets 3,454
Other current assets (Accounts receivable, Prepaid expenses, Other current assets) 56,130
Long term debt (375,500)
Convertible Notes (138,680)
Operating lease liabilities (3,454)
Derivative liabilities (48)
Accounts payable, Accrued liabilities, Unearned charter hire revenue and Other non-current liabilities (54,041)
Net asset value acquired 805,764
Consideration transferred 665,551
Excess of net asset value acquired over consideration transferred $ 140,213
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Basis of Presentation and General Information (Details Narrative)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Date of incorporation December 13, 2006  
Number of vessels owned 156  
Vessels and vessel improvements $ 1,157,000,000  
Vessels held for sale 29,254,000  
Inventories 25,783,000  
Advances for BWTS and other assets 1,252,000  
Excess of net asset value acquired over consideration transferred 140,213,000  
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment $ 35,485,000 $ 8,764,000
Eagle Merger Agreement [Member]    
Date of acquisition agreement Dec. 11, 2023  
Common Shares - Par Value | $ / shares $ 0.01  
Conversion features 2.6211 shares, par value $0.01 per share, of Star Bulk common stock  
Effective date of asset acquisition Apr. 09, 2024  
Asset Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares | shares 28,082,319  
Common Stock, Shares, Issued | shares 112,469,211  
Exchanged stock issued | shares 1,341,584  
Eagle loaned shares | shares 511,840  
Exchanged stock cancelled | shares 1,341,584  
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities | shares 5,971,284  
Total value of vessels acquired $ 1,213,289  
Vessels and vessel improvements 1,157,000,000  
Vessels held for sale 29,254,000  
Inventories 25,783,000  
Advances for BWTS and other assets 1,252,000  
Vessels Adjusted down amount 129,664,000  
Excess of net asset value acquired over consideration transferred 140,213,000  
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Transaction Cost 10,549,000  
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment 7,854,000  
Fair value of convertible notes 138,680,000  
Excess fair value of convertible note 69,311,000  
Principal amount $ 69,369,000  
Eagle Merger Agreement [Member] | Pre Merger Star Bulk Shareholders [Member]    
Percentage of voting interest following asset acquisition 75.00%  
Eagle Merger Agreement [Member] | Former Eagle Shareholders [Member]    
Percentage of voting interest following asset acquisition 25.00%  
Combined carrying capacity [Member]    
Vessel capacity DWT 15,000,000  
Average age 11.7  
Five Kamsarmax newbuilding vessels [Member]    
Vessel capacity DWT 82,000  
Expected Delivery Date September 2025 and August 2026  
Four Kamsarmax Newbuilding Vessels [Member]    
Delivery Date June 30, 2024  
Remaining Two Kamsarmax Newbuilding Vessels I [Member]    
Expected Delivery Date fourth quarter of 2024  
Minimum [Member]    
Vessel capacity DWT 53,489  
Maximum [Member]    
Vessel capacity DWT 209,537  
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Transactions with Related Parties - Balance Sheets (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Long term investment $ 1,747 $ 1,736
Due from related parties    
Due from related parties 38 38
Due to related parties    
Due to related parties 1,599 1,659
Interchart [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Long term investment 1,404 1,380
Due from related parties    
Due from related parties 0 3
Due to related parties    
Due to related parties 19 0
Starocean [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Long term investment 218 231
Due from related parties    
Due from related parties 34 35
CCL Pool [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Long term investment 125 125
Oceanbulk Maritime and its affiliates [Member]    
Due from related parties    
Due from related parties 4 0
Due to related parties    
Due to related parties 54 15
Management and Directors fees [Member]    
Due to related parties    
Due to related parties 158 172
Iblea Ship Management Limited [Member]    
Due to related parties    
Due to related parties $ 1,368 $ 1,472
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Transactions with Related Parties - Income Statements (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Voyage expenses $ (129,428) $ (128,635)
Consultancy fees (394) (281)
Directors compensation (82) (93)
General and Administrative Expense (30,175) (22,675)
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments 11 33
Interchart [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Voyage expenses (2,070) (2,070)
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments 24 32
Combine Marine Ltd. and Alma Properties [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Operating Lease, Expense (19) (19)
Oceanbulk Maritime and its affiliates [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
General and Administrative Expense (130) (104)
Iblea Ship Management Limited [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction (1,201) (1,514)
Starocean [Member]    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments $ (13) $ 1
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Inventories (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
 Lubricants  $ 17,167 $ 13,945
 Bunkers  64,495 48,417
 Total  $ 81,662 $ 62,362
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Vessels and other fixed assets, net - Schedules of vessels and other fixed assets, net (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Balance, period start $ 2,539,743  
- Depreciation for the period (75,537) $ (70,075)
Balance, period end 3,367,336  
Cost [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Balance, period start 3,508,701  
- Acquisition of other fixed assets, vessel improvements and other vessel costs 1,037,091  
- Vessel sales (217,462)  
- Depreciation for the period 0  
Balance, period end 4,328,330  
Accumulated depreciation [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Balance, period start (968,958)  
- Vessel sales 64,285  
- Depreciation for the period (75,537)  
Balance, period end (980,210)  
Net Book Value [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Balance, period start 2,539,743  
- Acquisition of other fixed assets, vessel improvements and other vessel costs 1,037,091  
- Vessel sales (153,177)  
- Depreciation for the period (75,537)  
Balance, period end $ 3,348,120  
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Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction - Vessels under construction (Table) (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Balance, December 31, 2023 $ 0
Pre-delivery yard installments and capitalized expenses 18,716
Capitalized interest and finance costs 500
Balance, June 30, 2024 $ 19,216
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Vessels and other fixed assets, net and Advances for vessels under construction (Details Narrative)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment $ 22,938 $ (34)
Number of vessels owned 156  
First-priority mortgage [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Number of vessels owned as collateral 154  
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount $ 3,306,325  
Lease Agreements [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount $ 40,697  
Number of vessels owned 2  
Five Kamsarmax newbuilding Vessels [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Vessel capacity DWT 82,000  
Contractual Obligation $ 164,800  
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Year One 29,350  
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Year Two 113,290  
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year $ 22,110  
First two Kamsarmax newbuilding Vessels [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Delivery Date September 2025  
Next two Kamsarmax newbuilding Vessels [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Delivery Date April 2026  
Last Kamsarmax newbuilding Vessel [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Delivery Date August 2026  
Eagle Merger [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Vessels acquired 52  
Eagle Merger [Member] | Crested Eagle [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Delivery date to buyers April 18, 2024  
Eagle Merger [Member] | Stellar Eagle [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Delivery date to buyers June 5, 2024  
Eagle Merger [Member] | Crested Eagle and Stellar Eagle [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment $ 22,938  
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Operating leases - Operating lease liabilities of time charter-in vessel agreements (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating lease liabilities, current $ 20,760 $ 5,251
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 118,975 $ 22,574
Time charter-in vessels [Member]    
June 30, 2025 26,636  
June 30, 2026 26,636  
June 30, 2027 25,176  
June 30, 2028 26,709  
June 30, 2029 22,171  
June 30, 2030 and thereafter 34,401  
Total undiscounted lease payments 161,729  
Discount based on incremental borrowing rate (25,406)  
Present value of lease liability 136,323  
Operating lease liabilities, current 20,128  
Operating lease liabilities, non-current $ 116,195  
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Operating leases - Operating lease liabilities of office rental agreements (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating lease liabilities, current $ 20,760 $ 5,251
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 118,975 $ 22,574
Office Rental [Member]    
June 30, 2025 632  
June 30, 2026 982  
June 30, 2027 969  
June 30, 2028 635  
June 30, 2029 553  
June 30, 2030 and thereafter (0)  
Total undiscounted lease payments 3,771  
Discount based on incremental borrowing rate (359)  
Present value of lease liability 3,412  
Operating lease liabilities, current 632  
Operating lease liabilities, non-current $ 2,780  
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Operating leases (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 139,735   $ 27,825
Charter In Vessels [Member]      
Operating Lease, Expense 9,396 $ 5,960  
Office Rental [Member]      
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 3,412   277
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 6.70%    
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term 3 years 9 months    
Operating Lease, Expense $ 241 $ 255  
Charter In Vessels [Member]      
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 136,323   $ 27,548
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 5.30%    
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term 6 years 3 months 25 days    
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Lease financings - Capital lease obligations, Principal payments (Table) (Details) - Financing Lease [Member]
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
June 30, 2025 $ 2,731
June 30, 2026 2,731
June 30, 2027 2,731
June 30, 2028 2,731
June 30, 2029 4,383
June 30, 2030 and thereafter 1,364
Total bareboat lease minumum payments 16,671
Unamortized lease issuance costs (73)
Total bareboat lease minimum payments, net 16,598
lease financing short term 2,731
lease financing long term, net of unamortized lease issuance costs $ 13,867
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Long-term bank loans - Principal repayments (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Current portion of long-term bank loans $ 227,014 $ 249,125
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion and unamortized loan issuance costs 1,169,062 $ 970,039
Long-Term Debt [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
June 30, 2025 227,014  
June 30, 2026 266,008  
June 30, 2027 326,701  
June 30, 2028 254,588  
June 30, 2029 218,303  
June 30, 2030 and thereafter 112,920  
Total Long-term bank loans 1,405,534  
Unamortized loan issuance costs (9,458)  
Total Long-term bank loans, net 1,396,076  
Current portion of long-term bank loans 227,014  
Long-term bank loans, net of current portion and unamortized loan issuance costs $ 1,169,062  
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Long-term bank loans - Interest and finance costs (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
Interest on financing agreements $ 46,683 $ 43,323
Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other Comprehensive Income (Note 13) (2,792) (14,412)
Amortization of debt (loan & lease) issuance costs 1,691 1,990
Other bank and finance charges  530 830
Interest and finance costs $ 46,112 $ 31,731
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Long-term bank loans and Convertible Notes (Details Narrative)
3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 12, 2024
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Apr. 23, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Apr. 15, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time       6.60%     4.67%
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value       $ 462,578,000   $ 227,481,000 $ 285,248,000
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance       As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the applicable financial and other covenants contained in its bank loan agreements, Convertible Notes and lease financings (Note 7), which are described above and in Note 8 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the 2023 Annual Report.       
Debt [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Deferred Debt Issuance Cost, Writeoff       $ 954,000      
Other prepayment expenses       56,000      
Minimum liquidity, not legally restricted [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value       78,000,000   58,000,000  
Minimum liquidity, legally restricted [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Restriced cash and cash equivalents, current and non-current       22,956,000   $ 34,269,000  
Interest Rate Swap [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Derivative, Notional Amount       $ 125,731,000      
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate       0.61%      
Average maturity       1 year 3 months 18 days      
Eagle Merger [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Long-Term Line of Credit         $ 388,120,000    
Debt instrument, repayment amount         $ 375,500,000    
Eagle Merger [member] | Convertible Notes [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Principal amount   $ 1,000          
Common Stock, Terms of Conversion   83.6702          
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   5.00%          
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date   Aug. 01, 2024          
Convertible note, fair value       $ 145,890,000      
Eagle Merger Agreement [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Principal amount       $ 69,369,000      
Common Stock, Terms of Conversion       2.6211 shares, par value $0.01 per share, of Star Bulk common stock      
Convertible note, fair value       $ 138,680,000      
Eagle loaned shares | shares       511,840      
Exchanged stock issued | shares       1,341,584      
ABN AMRO $94,100 Facility [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Proceeds from Lines of Credit $ 94,100,000            
Repayment installment   20          
Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payments   quarterly          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 3,906,000          
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid   $ 16,000,000          
Line of credit facility, maturity date   April 2029          
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral   is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Copenhagen Eagle (to be renamed or “tbr” Star Copenhagen), Crane, Star Gibraltar, Greenwich Eagle (tbr Star Greenwich), Hong Kong Eagle (tbr Star Hong Kong), Helsinki Eagle (tbr Star Helsinki), Ibis Bulker, Mystic Eagle (tbr Star Mystic), Nighthawk (tbr Star Nighthawk), Puffin Bulker (tbr Star Puffin), Stamford Eagle (tbr Star Stamford) and Westport Eagle (tbr Star Westport)          
ING $94,000 Facility [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Proceeds from Lines of Credit 94,000,000            
Repayment installment   20          
Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payments   quarterly          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 3,917,000          
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid   $ 15,667,000          
Line of credit facility, maturity date   April 2029          
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral   is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Dublin Eagle (tbr Star Dublin), Egret Bulker, Groton Eagle (tbr Groton), Jay, New London Eagle (tbr Star New London), Oriole (tbr Star Oriole), Oslo Eagle (tbr Star Oslo), Roadrunner Bulker (tbr Star Runner), Star Rotterdam, Rowayton Eagle (tbr Star Rowayton), Star Sandpiper and Shanghai Eagle (tbr Star Shanghai)          
DNB $100,000 Facility [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Proceeds from Lines of Credit $ 100,000,000            
Repayment installment   20          
Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payments   quarterly          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 3,301,000          
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid   $ 28,203,000          
Line of credit facility, maturity date   April 2029          
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral   is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels          
DNB $100,000 Facility [Member] | Crowned Eagle [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
prepayment amount       $ 5,769,000      
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Proceeds from Lines of Credit     $ 100,000,000        
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid   $ 17,850,000          
Line of credit facility, maturity date   April 2031          
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral   is secured by first priority mortgages on the vessels Antwerp Eagle (tbr Star Antwerp), Bittern (tbr Star Bittern), Star Canary, Cape Town Eagle (tbr Star Cape Town), Fairfield Eagle (tbr Star Fairfield), Star Goal, Madison Eagle (tbr Star Madison), Martin, Petrel Bulker (tbr Star Petrel), Stonington Eagle (tbr Star Stonington), Sydney Eagle (tbr Star Sydney), Tokyo Eagle (tbr Star Tokyo) and Vancouver Eagle (tbr Star Vancouver)          
Number of Loan Tranches   13          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | 13 consecutive quarterly installments [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   13          
Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payments   quarterly          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 3,024,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | one instalment of $8,024 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   1          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 8,024,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | one installment of $4,852 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   1          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 4,852,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | one installment of $2,352 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   1          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 2,352,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | one installment of $4,182 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   1          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 4,182,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | three installments of $2,129 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   3          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 2,129,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | one installment of $4,050 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   1          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 4,050,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | two installments of $1,936 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   2          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 1,936,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | one installment of $3,985 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   1          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 3,985,000          
ESUN $100,000 Facility [Member] | three installments of $1,711 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Repayment installment   3          
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment   $ 1,711,000          
ING Facility [Member] | Star Bovarius [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
prepayment amount       9,111,000      
NBG $151,085 Facility [Member] | Big Fish Big Bang Pantagruel [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
prepayment amount       23,814,000      
Citi $100,000 Facility [Member] | Star Dorado [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
prepayment amount       5,821,000      
ABN $67,897 Facility [Member] | Star Audrey [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
prepayment amount       6,340,000      
ABN AMRO $97,150 Facility [Member] | Star Paola [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
prepayment amount       4,888,000      
Citi $100,000 Facility [Member] | Star Pyxis [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
prepayment amount       5,629,000      
ING Facility of 62,000 [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
prepayment amount       $ 58,500,000      
All Bank Loans [Member]              
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]              
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms       SOFR plus a margin      
v3.24.2.u1
Preferred and Common Shares and Additional Paid-in Capital (Details Narrative)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Payments of Dividends | $ $ 122,833
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid | $ / shares $ 1.20
Performance Incentive Program [Member]  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Shares issued 370,000
Equity Incentive Plan [Member]  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Shares issued 384,815
v3.24.2.u1
Earning per Share (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Net income $ 180,936 $ 90,194
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 96,670,823 102,821,671
Basic earnings per share $ 1.87 $ 0.88
Convertible Notes 2,690,362 0
Dilutive effect of non vested shares 355,797 349,053
Dilutive potential common shares 3,046,159 349,053
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 99,716,982 103,170,724
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.82 $ 0.87
v3.24.2.u1
Equity Incentive Plans - Summary of non-vested restricted share options (Table) (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Unvested at beginning of period | shares 364,001
Unvested at beginning of period | $ / shares $ 20.11
Granted | shares 945,000
Granted | $ / shares $ 24.73
Vested | shares (577,651)
Vested | $ / shares $ 20.22
Unvested at end of period | shares 731,350
Unvested at end of period | $ / shares $ 25.99
v3.24.2.u1
Equity Incentive Plans (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
5 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 28, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Restricted common shares granted   945,000  
Grant date fair value   $ 24.73  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense   $ 5,717 $ 6,360
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense   $ 1,700 $ 2,140
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement Award Granted Percentage   5.00%  
Estimated compensation cost relating to non-vested restricted awards   $ 15,412  
Weighted average period   10 months 17 days  
Dividends to sharehloders of non-vested shares   $ 712  
Equity Incentive Plan 2024 [Member]      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares reserved for issuance 575,000    
Restricted common shares granted 575,000    
Grant date fair value $ 26.96    
Equity Incentive Plan 2024 [Member] | Vest November 2024 [Member]      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of restricted shares to be vested 372,559    
Equity Incentive Plan 2024 [Member] | Vest May 2025 [Member]      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of restricted shares to be vested 143,441    
Equity Incentive Plan 2024 [Member] | Vest May 2027 [Member]      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of restricted shares to be vested 59,000    
v3.24.2.u1
Commitments and Contingencies - Charter party agreements (Table) (Details) - Lease Agreements [Member]
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Total $ 118,136
2025 110,795
2026 7,341
2027 0
2028 0
2029 0
2030 and thereafter 0
Future, minimum, non-cancellable charter revenues (1) [Member]  
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Total 118,136 [1]
2025 110,795 [1]
2026 7,341 [1]
2027 0 [1]
2028 0 [1]
2029 0 [1]
2030 and thereafter $ 0 [1]
[1] The amounts represent the minimum contractual charter revenues to be generated from the existing, as of June 30, 2024, non-cancellable time charter agreements, until their expiration, net of address commission, assuming no off-hire days, other than those related to scheduled interim and special surveys of the vessels. Future inflows also include revenues deriving from index linked charter agreements using i) the index rates at the commencement date of each agreement, in compliance with ASC 842, and do not reflect relevant index charter rate information prevailing as of June 30, 2024 and ii) the remaining minimum duration of each non-cancellable time charter agreement.
v3.24.2.u1
Commitments and Contingencies - Other commitments (Table) (Details) - Commitments [Member]
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Total $ (95,419)
2024 (31,811)
2025 (10,843)
2026 (9,809)
2027 (9,836)
2028 (9,809)
2029 and thereafter (23,311)
Charter-in expense newbuilding vessels (1) [Member]  
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Total (69,108) [1]
2024 (6,534) [1]
2025 (9,809) [1]
2026 (9,809) [1]
2027 (9,836) [1]
2028 (9,809) [1]
2029 and thereafter (23,311) [1]
Future Minimum Charter In Hire Payments [Member]  
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Total (15,076) [2]
2025 (14,624) [2]
2024 (452) [2]
2023 0 [2]
2028 0 [2]
2029 0 [2]
2030 and thereafter 0 [2]
Vessel BWTS and ESD (2) [Member]  
Other Commitments [Line Items]  
Total (11,235) [3]
2024 (10,653) [3]
2025 (582) [3]
2026 0 [3]
2027 0 [3]
2028 0 [3]
2029 and thereafter $ 0 [3]
[1] The amounts represent minimum contractual charter-in payments, to be made from the delivery date of the two charter-in newbuilding vessels (Note 1) until the end of their lease term.
[2] The amounts represent the Company’s commitments under the existing, as of June 30, 2024, time-charter-in arrangements for third party vessels.
[3] The amounts represent the Company’s commitments as of June 30, 2024 for installation of BWTS upgrades and ESD on its vessels to comply with environmental regulations.
v3.24.2.u1
Fair Value Measurements and Hedging - Schedule of Derivative Instrument (Details)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
ING [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Trading date Mar-20
Inception Mar-20
Expiry Mar-26
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate 0.70%
ING [Member] | Initial Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 29,960
ING [Member] | Current Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 20,865
ING 2 [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Trading date Mar-20
Inception Apr-20
Expiry Oct-25
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate 0.70%
ING 2 [Member] | Initial Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 39,375
ING 2 [Member] | Current Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 24,375
SEB [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Trading date Mar-20
Inception Apr-20
Expiry Jan-25
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate 0.727%
SEB [Member] | Initial Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 58,885
SEB [Member] | Current Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 40,591
ING 3 [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Trading date Jul-20
Inception Jul-20
Expiry Jul-26
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate 0.37%
ING 3 [Member] | Initial Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 70,000
ING 3 [Member] | Current Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 26,250
SEB 2 [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Trading date Feb-21
Inception Apr-21
Expiry Jan-26
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate 0.4525%
SEB 2 [Member] | Initial Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 37,050
SEB 2 [Member] | Current Notional [Member]  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 13,650
v3.24.2.u1
Fair value measurements and Hedging - Derivative instruments effect on statements of operations (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments rate swaps, net    
Realized gain/(loss) of de-designated accounting hedging relationship of interest rate swaps  $ 7 $ 0
Unrealized gain/(loss) of de-designated accounting hedging relationship of interest rate swaps  (1,356) (507)
Realized gain/(loss) of foreign exchange forward contracts 103 0
Total Gain/(loss) recognized (1,246) (507)
Interest and finance costs    
Reclassification adjustments of interest rate swap loss/(gain) transferred to Interest and finance costs from Other comprehensive income/(loss) (Note 8) 2,792 14,412
Total Gain/(loss) recognized  2,792 14,412
Gain/(Loss) on FFAs and bunker swaps, net    
Total Gain/(loss) recognized (4,316) 4,207
Forward Freight Agreements [Member]    
Gain/(Loss) on FFAs and bunker swaps, net    
Realized gain/(loss) on FFAs (7,967) 2,796
Unrealized gain/(loss) on FFAs 3,657 (116)
Bunker Swaps [Member]    
Gain/(Loss) on FFAs and bunker swaps, net    
Realized gain/(loss) on bunker swaps (49) 4,476
Unrealized gain/(loss) on bunker swaps $ 43 $ (2,949)
v3.24.2.u1
Fair Value Measurements and Hedging - Fair value on a recurring basis - Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current $ 3,960 $ 6,305
LIABILITIES    
Derivative Liability, Current 1,917 5,784
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Freight Agreements [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current 16 0
LIABILITIES    
Derivative Liability, Current 1,917 5,784
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Bunker Swaps [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current 59 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset 75 0
LIABILITIES    
Derivative Liability 1,917 5,784
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Freight Agreements [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current 0 0
LIABILITIES    
Derivative Liability, Current 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Bunker Swaps [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset 0 0
LIABILITIES    
Derivative Liability $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.2.u1
Fair Value Measurements and Hedging - Fair value on a recurring basis - Significant Other Observable Inputs (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current $ 3,960 $ 6,305
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent 1,451 2,533
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current 0 1,356
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]    
ASSETS    
Total 0 1,356
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current 3,885 4,682
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent 1,451 2,533
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]    
ASSETS    
Derivative Asset, Current 0 267
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]    
ASSETS    
Total $ 5,336 $ 7,482
v3.24.2.u1
Fair value measurements and Hedging (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, off-Balance-Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]        
Losses from the de-designated interest rate swaps $ (1,246) $ (507)    
Restricted cash, current 18,350     $ 32,248
Derivative [Member]        
Fair Value, off-Balance-Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]        
Restricted cash, current 7,757     $ 13,496
De-designated Interest Rate Swaps [Member]        
Fair Value, off-Balance-Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]        
Losses from the de-designated interest rate swaps $ 1,349      
Forecast [Member]        
Fair Value, off-Balance-Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]        
Gain in connection with interest rate swap to be reclassified into earnings during the following 12-month period     $ 3,045  
v3.24.2.u1
Voyage revenues (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 612,265 $ 462,721
Time charters [Member]    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Revenues 325,915 241,378
Voyage charters [Member]    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Revenues 286,432 219,666
Pool revenues [Member]    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Revenues $ (82) $ 1,677
v3.24.2.u1
Voyage revenues (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Trade accounts receivable $ 91,331   $ 68,624
Other Assets, Current 46,309   22,830
Unearned revenue 21,672   16,738
Demurrage income 9,666 $ 6,608  
Voyage Charter Agreements [Member]      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Trade accounts receivable 30,401   24,223
Unearned revenue 12,462   5,556
Revenue Contracts [Member]      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Decrease in capitalized contract fulfilment costs 736    
Other Assets, Current 3,539   $ 4,275
Scrubber Revenue [Member]      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Operating Lease, Lease Income 27,282 29,971  
Vessels Operating in CCL Pool [Member]      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Operating Lease, Lease Income $ (61) $ 2,349  
v3.24.2.u1
Subsequent Events (Details Narrative)
6 Months Ended 7 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 07, 2024
$ / shares
Aug. 01, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Jul. 18, 2024
USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment $ 221,251,000 $ 32,448,000      
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment $ 22,938,000 $ (34,000)      
Subsequent Event [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Cash dividend declared per share | $ / shares     $ 0.70    
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid     Sep. 06, 2024    
Dividends Payable, Date of Record     Aug. 27, 2024    
Subsequent Event [Member] | Convertible Notes [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio       86.0801  
Principal amount       $ 1,000  
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities | shares       5,971,284  
Exchanged stock cancelled | shares       1,341,584  
Subsequent Event [Member] | Star Hydrus [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Delivery date to buyers         October 2024
Subsequent Event [Member] | Star Hydrus and Star Iris [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment         $ 29,700,000
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment         $ 7,000,000

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