Director Koert Erhardt filed a Form 4 with the SEC on September 16, 2026, disclosing the purchase of 6,000 common shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. on September 15, 2026, through a Parallel Offering connected to the company's dual listing on Euronext Athens.

Key Highlights

  • Shares acquired: Koert Erhardt purchased 6,000 common shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. on September 15, 2026.
  • Purchase price: Shares were acquired at an offering price of euro 24.50 per share, or the equivalent of $28.27 per share.
  • Transaction context: The purchase was made through participation in a Parallel Offering undertaken by Star Bulk Carriers Corp. in Greece, following its dual listing on Euronext Athens.
  • Post-transaction ownership: Following the transaction, Erhardt directly holds 16,080 common shares, par value $0.01 per share.
  • Transaction code: The filing records a "P" (open market or private purchase) transaction code.

Koert Erhardt's Share Purchase via Star Bulk's Euronext Athens Parallel Offering

According to the Form 4 filing, Koert Erhardt, a director of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK), acquired 6,000 new common shares on September 15, 2026. The filing indicates the transaction was executed at a price of $28.27 per share, described as the equivalent of euro 24.50 per share, the offering price set for the Parallel Offering.

The filing's remarks section states the purchase was made through "participation in the Parallel Offering undertaken by STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP in Greece, following its dual listing on EURONEXT ATHENS, pursuant to which subscribed to 6,000 new common shares at the offering price of euro 24.50 per share (or equivalent $28.27 per share)." The shares are described as common shares with a par value of $0.01 per share and are held directly by the reporting person.

Following the reported transaction, the filing shows Erhardt's total directly held beneficial ownership stands at 16,080 common shares. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II of the filing. The Form 4 was filed by one reporting person and does not indicate amendment of a prior filing.

What Was Disclosed

The filing discloses a director's acquisition of 6,000 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. common shares on September 15, 2026, at $28.27 per share via a Greek Parallel Offering, bringing the director's total direct holdings to 16,080 shares.