Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 2026 Annual Meeting Notice and Proxy Statement

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. filed a Form 6-K containing the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 12, 2026. The filing outlines two key proposals for shareholder consideration: (1) election of four Class A directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting, specifically Mahesh Balakrishnan, Nikolaos Karellis, Eleni Vrettou, and Gary Weston; and (2) approval of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. as the company's independent auditors for fiscal year 2026. The board unanimously recommends voting FOR both proposals. The record date for determining voting eligibility is March 16, 2026, with a quorum requiring at least one-third of outstanding shares. The meeting will be held at the company's offices in Athens, Greece, and shareholders can vote by mail, internet, or telephone. The proxy materials reference the company's annual report on Form 20-F containing audited financial statements for fiscal year 2025.