ATHENS, Greece, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG) ("we" or the "Company"), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, today announced that, through two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, it has entered into a first supplemental agreement with Nordea Bank Abp NUF ("Nordea"), amending its existing secured loan facility dated August 4, 2023.
Pursuant to the amendment, the maturity of the facility has been extended to four years from the effective date of the supplemental agreement. In addition, the margin applicable to the facility has been reduced from 2.50% per annum to 1.60% per annum. The amendment relates solely to the terms of the existing facility and does not change the outstanding principal amount of the loan.
The facility remains secured and guaranteed by the Company.
Commenting on this agreement, Andreas Michalopoulos, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, stated:
"We are pleased to further strengthen our financing profile through this favorable amendment with Nordea. The extended maturity, combined with the reduced borrowing margin, meaningfully enhances our financial flexibility while reducing our cost of capital. This transaction underscores the strength of our long-standing relationship with Nordea and its continued support and confidence in our business. With the extension of this facility's maturity by two years, the Company now has no bank debt maturities scheduled prior to mid-2030, further reinforcing our strong balance sheet and enhancing our long-term liquidity profile."
About the Company
Performance Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of tanker vessels. The Company employs its fleet on spot voyages, through pool arrangements, and on time charters.
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