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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 7, 2007
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding a material definitive agreement entered into on May 3, 2007.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing does not report historical revenue, profit, or cash flow figures. It discloses the following debt and liquidity metrics related to a new financing arrangement:

• New Facility: Short-term line of credit (Short-Term Line).
• Maximum Capacity: $155 million.
• Amount Borrowed to Date: $33 million.
• Term: 364 days.
• Interest Rate: LIBOR + 0.85% for the first six months; LIBOR + 1.00% for the remaining term.
• Collateral: All Jinhui shares purchased must be pledged within 30 days.

Material Changes

The primary material change is the entry into a new credit facility with DnB NOR Bank ASA and Nordea Bank Norge ASA. This facility is specifically designated to fund a portion of potential acquisitions of shares in Jinhui Shipping and Transportation Limited ("Jinhui"). The company has already drawn $33 million against this facility.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary and Outlook: The company intends to use the Short-Term Line to acquire additional shares of Jinhui or dispose of existing shares. Management has released updated pro forma financial information and estimated quarterly break-even levels (Exhibit 99.1) that incorporate the borrowings under this new line.

Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes a "Safe Harbor" statement noting that actual results may differ due to:

• Changes in drybulk shipping demand, rates, or vessel supply.
• Regulatory changes and political conditions.
• Increases in operating costs (crew wages, insurance, repairs).
• Vessel maintenance issues and unanticipated drydock expenditures.
• Insurance claim reimbursements and offhire days.

Cross-Default Risk: An event of default under the company's existing credit facility (dated July 29, 2005) will trigger an immediate default under this new Short-Term Line, making all principal and accrued interest immediately due.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the specific terms of the updated pro forma financial information and break-even levels in Exhibit 99.1.
• Confirm the current status of the company's existing credit facility (July 29, 2005) to assess cross-default risk.
• Monitor the company's progress in pledging Jinhui shares as collateral within the required 30-day window.
• Review the company's website (www.gencoshipping.com) for the full earnings presentation referenced in the filing.