Star Bulk Carriers Corp. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026

Apr 6, 2026

6-K 1 form6-k.htm REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER Licensed to: Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Document created using Broadridge PROfile 26.3.2.5342 Copyright 1995 - 2026 Broadridge

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-33869

STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

c/o Star Bulk Management Inc.

40 Agiou Konstantinou Street,

15124 Maroussi,

Athens, Greece

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is the Notice of Annual Meeting and the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company, which will be held on May 12, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
		(Registrant)
Date: April 6, 2026	By:	/s/ Simos Spyrou
		Name:	Simos Spyrou
		Title:	Co-Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit	Description
99.1	The Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company