Major shareholder laments Eagle Bulk's purchase of own shares

The dry bulk carrier’s decision to buy out the private equity fund Oaktree and implement a so-called poison pill angers Greek major shareholder Danaos. 
Eagle Bulk has introduced a so-called poison pill, which, according to the major shareholder Danaos, prevents others from buying more shares in the company. | Photo: Pr / Eagle Bulk
Eagle Bulk has introduced a so-called poison pill, which, according to the major shareholder Danaos, prevents others from buying more shares in the company. | Photo: Pr / Eagle Bulk

Eagle Bulk’s repurchase of shares from private equity fund Oaktree, which is thus out of the US-based shipping company, goes against the interests of the remaining shareholders, says the company’s largest shareholder, Greek shipowner Danaos, in an open letter.

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