Vrettou Eleni 4

What Happened
Eleni Vrettou, a director of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK), received a grant of 7,580 restricted shares on June 12, 2026. The shares were issued at $0.00 (i.e., a compensation award), so the immediate reported cash value is $0. This is an equity compensation award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-12; Form 4 filed: 2026-06-16.
• Transaction type: Award/Grant (code A); 7,580 restricted shares acquired at $0.00.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnote: Grant made under a restricted stock agreement effective June 12, 2026; the shares vest in full on November 20, 2026, subject to the agreement’s terms.
• No indication in the filing of a 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding sale, or late-filing flag.

Context
Restricted stock grants are a common form of executive/director compensation and vest over time; they do not represent an open-market purchase (which might signal personal conviction) nor a sale. Because these shares vest in the future, their ultimate value to the insider depends on continued employment/service and the company’s stock price at vesting.