SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	19 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 24, 2021, the Company announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share to be paid on or about March 17, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2021. The aggregate amount of the dividend is expected to be approximately $0.8 million, which the Company anticipates will be funded from cash on hand at the time the payment is to be made. On February 23, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors awarded grants of 103,599 RSUs and options to purchase 118,552 shares of the Company’s stock at an exercise price of $9.91 to certain individuals under the 2015 Plan. The awards generally vest ratably in one-third increments on the first three anniversaries of February 23, 2021. On January 28, 2021 and February 20, 2021, the Company took delivery of the Genco Vigilant and the Genco Freedom, respectively, both 2015-built Ultramax vessels. On January 30, 2021 and February 2, 2021, the Company completed the exchange of the Baltic Cove and Baltic Fox, respectively, both 2010-built Handysize vessels. Additionally, on February 15, 2021, February 21, 2021 and February 24, 2021, the Company completed the exchange of the Genco Spirit, the Genco Avra and the Genco Mare, respectively, all 2011-built Handysize vessels. These vessels were exchanged pursuant to an agreement entered into by the Company on December 17, 2020 whereby the Company is to acquire three Ultramax vessels in exchange for six Handysize vessels. Refer also to Note 4 — Vessel Acquisitions and Dispositions. On January 25, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the Baltic Leopard, a 2009-built Supramax vessel, to a third party for $8,000 less a 2.0% commission payable to a third party. The sale of the vessel is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2021. Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies regarding the impairment recorded for this vessel during the year ended December 31, 2020. On January 22, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the Genco Lorraine, a 2009-built Supramax vessel, to a third party for $7,950 less a 2.5% commission payable to a third party. The sale of the vessel is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2021. Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies regarding the impairment recorded for this vessel during the year ended December 31, 2020. On January 4, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the Baltic Panther, a 2009-built Supramax vessel, to a third party for $7,510 less a 3.0% commission payable to a third party. Additionally, on January 15, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the Baltic Hare, a 2009-built Handysize vessel, to a third party for $7,750 less a 2.0% commission payable to a third party. Lastly, on February 24, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the Baltic Cougar, a 2009-built Supramax vessel, to a third party for $7,600 less a 3.0% commission payable to a third party. The vessel assets for the Baltic Panther, Baltic Hare and Baltic Cougar have been classified as held for sale in the Consolidated Balance as of December 31, 2020 at their estimated net realizable value. Refer also to Note 4 — Vessel Acquisitions and Dispositions. The Company expects to record additional losses on the sale of these vessels of approximately $500 to $700 during the first quarter of 2021, primarily related to the impact of bunkers and lube oil on board and other incidental costs. These vessels served as collateral under the $495 Million Credit Facility, therefore, $4,515, $4,806 and $4,515 of the net proceeds received from the sale of the Baltic Panther, the Baltic Hare and the Baltic Cougar, respectively, will remain classified as restricted cash for 360 days following the sale date. That amount can be used towards the financing of replacement vessels or vessels meeting certain requirements and added as collateral under the facility. If such a replacement vessel is not added as collateral within such 360 day period, the Company will be required to use the proceeds as a loan prepayment. Additionally, on February 18, 2021, the Company made a $3,471 loan prepayment for the Genco Charger in accordance with these terms under the $495 Million Credit Facility.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

19 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On February 24, 2021, the Company announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share to be paid on or about March 17, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2021. The aggregate amount of the dividend is expected to be approximately $0.8 million, which the Company anticipates will be funded from cash on hand at the time the payment is to be made.

On February 23, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors awarded grants of 103,599 RSUs and options to purchase 118,552 shares of the Company’s stock at an exercise price of $9.91 to certain individuals under the 2015 Plan. The awards generally vest ratably in one-third increments on the first three anniversaries of February 23, 2021.

On January 28, 2021 and February 20, 2021, the Company took delivery of the Genco Vigilant and the Genco Freedom, respectively, both 2015-built Ultramax vessels. On January 30, 2021 and February 2, 2021, the Company completed the exchange of the Baltic Cove and Baltic Fox, respectively, both 2010-built Handysize vessels. Additionally, on February 15, 2021, February 21, 2021 and February 24, 2021, the Company completed the exchange of the Genco Spirit, the Genco Avra and the Genco Mare, respectively, all 2011-built Handysize vessels. These vessels were exchanged pursuant to an agreement entered into by the Company on December 17, 2020 whereby the Company is to acquire three Ultramax vessels in exchange for six Handysize vessels. Refer also to Note 4 — Vessel Acquisitions and Dispositions.

On January 25, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the Baltic Leopard, a 2009-built Supramax vessel, to a third party for $8,000 less a 2.0% commission payable to a third party. The sale of the vessel is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2021. Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies regarding the impairment recorded for this vessel during the year ended December 31, 2020.

On January 22, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the Genco Lorraine, a 2009-built Supramax vessel, to a third party for $7,950 less a 2.5% commission payable to a third party. The sale of the vessel is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2021. Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies regarding the impairment recorded for this vessel during the year ended December 31, 2020.

On January 4, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the Baltic Panther, a 2009-built Supramax vessel, to a third party for $7,510 less a 3.0% commission payable to a third party. Additionally, on January 15, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the Baltic Hare, a 2009-built Handysize vessel, to a third party for $7,750 less a 2.0% commission payable to a third party. Lastly, on February 24, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the Baltic Cougar, a 2009-built Supramax vessel, to a third party for $7,600 less a 3.0% commission payable to a third party. The vessel assets for the Baltic Panther, Baltic Hare and Baltic Cougar have been classified as held for sale in the Consolidated Balance as of December 31, 2020 at their estimated net realizable value. Refer also to Note 4 — Vessel Acquisitions and Dispositions. The Company expects to record additional losses on the sale of these vessels of approximately $500 to $700 during the first quarter of 2021, primarily related to the impact of bunkers and lube oil on board and other incidental costs.

These vessels served as collateral under the $495 Million Credit Facility, therefore, $4,515, $4,806 and $4,515 of the net proceeds received from the sale of the Baltic Panther, the Baltic Hare and the Baltic Cougar, respectively, will remain classified as restricted cash for 360 days following the sale date. That amount can be used towards the financing of replacement vessels or vessels meeting certain requirements and added as collateral under the facility. If such a replacement vessel is not added as collateral within such 360 day period, the Company will be required to use the proceeds as a loan prepayment. Additionally, on February 18, 2021, the Company made a $3,471 loan prepayment for the Genco Charger in accordance with these terms under the $495 Million Credit Facility.