OceanPal Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split to be Effective March 30, 2026 Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation ATHENS, Greece, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanPal Inc. (NASDAQ: SVRN) (the "Company"), announced today that its board of directors has determined to effect a one-for-twenty reverse stock split of the Company's common shares, par value $0.01 per share. The Company's shareholders had approved the reverse stock split at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders held on May 20, 2025. Th ...

OceanPal Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2025, and Introduces 2026 Guidance Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation ATHENS, Greece, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanPal Inc. (NASDAQ: SVRN) (the "Company" or "OP"), a global shipping company and digital asset treasury operator, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, alongside financial guidance for the fiscal year 2026. 2025 represented a defining milestone in the Company's evolu ...

Core Viewpoint - OceanPal, Inc. has received a determination from Nasdaq indicating potential delisting due to failure to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, and intends to request a hearing to address this issue [1] Group 1: Nasdaq Delisting Determination - On March 13, 2026, OceanPal received a written determination from Nasdaq stating that the company may be delisted unless a hearing is requested [1] - The determination was based on the company's common shares failing to meet the minimum closing bid price requirement from January 29, 2026, to March 12, 2026 [1] - OceanPal's prior reverse stock split on August 25, 2025, disqualifies it from receiving a compliance period under Nasdaq's deficiency framework [1] Group 2: Hearing Request and Compliance Plan - OceanPal plans to request a hearing before an independent panel, which will automatically stay any suspension or delisting actions during the hearing process [1] - The company is actively evaluating measures to restore compliance, including potential capital markets transactions and other corporate actions [1] - The hearing will provide an opportunity for OceanPal to present a comprehensive plan to restore compliance with Nasdaq listing standards [1] Group 3: Company Overview - OceanPal Inc. specializes in shipping transportation services, focusing on the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels and product tankers [1] - The company is engaged in the transportation of bulk commodities and refined petroleum products, primarily through time-charter and spot charters [1] - SovereignAI Services LLC, a subsidiary of OceanPal, manages AI infrastructure and treasury operations to support business growth and innovation [1]

Group 1 - SovereignAI Services LLC (SVRN), a subsidiary of OceanPal Inc., has appointed G-20 Group to manage a new NEAR treasury yield strategy aimed at generating risk-managed yield on SVRN's NEAR holdings to fund AI infrastructure growth [1] - The strategy involves deploying a portion of SVRN's NEAR holdings through risk-managed derivative overlays to enhance yield while preserving liquidity [1] - The engagement with G-20 Group is expected to help SVRN maintain liquidity, maximize asset utility, and support its broader mission within the NEAR ecosystem [1] Group 2 - G-20 Group is a quantitative trading and asset-management firm that specializes in treasury management to generate alpha and capital efficiency [1] - The strategy structured by G-20 Group prioritizes capital preservation while capturing yield opportunities, focusing on delivering consistent, risk-managed returns [1] - SVRN's treasury management aims to make its NEAR balance sheet work harder without compromising liquidity, aligning with the company's long-term growth objectives [1]

Core Viewpoint - OceanPal Inc. is advancing its strategy in the blockchain and AI sectors through its subsidiary SovereignAI, which focuses on the NEAR Protocol, and has announced a treasury update reflecting its commitment to this strategy [1][3][6]. Treasury Update - As of November 13, 2025, SovereignAI holds 53.9 million NEAR tokens, valued at approximately $133 million, representing about 4.2% of the total NEAR token supply [6][7]. - SovereignAI aims to accumulate 10% of the total NEAR token supply, indicating a strong commitment to its treasury management strategy [6][7]. Stock Ticker Change - OceanPal's common stock will now trade under the ticker symbol "SVRN" starting November 17, 2025, reflecting the vision of SovereignAI and its alignment with the NEAR Foundation [2][5]. Vision and Strategy - The company emphasizes the importance of user-owned AI and agentic commerce, positioning itself as a leading publicly traded vehicle for exposure to NEAR tokens and AI infrastructure [5][9]. - SovereignAI's treasury management strategy is designed to fund the development of blockchain-native AI infrastructure, leveraging NEAR Protocol's capabilities [9]. Market Position and Adoption - NEAR Protocol has over 41.6 million monthly active users and processes between $100 to $200 million in daily transaction volume, showcasing its strong market presence and user adoption [4]. - The NEAR Protocol is viewed as uniquely suited for high-performance AI applications, making it a critical player in the evolving landscape of digital assets [4].

Core Points - OceanPal Inc. plans to change its stock ticker symbol from "OP" to "SVRN" effective November 17, 2025 [1][2] - The change will not affect the rights of outstanding common stock, and no action is required from shareholders [2] - OceanPal Inc. specializes in shipping transportation services, focusing on dry bulk vessels and product tankers [3] Company Overview - OceanPal Inc. is engaged in the seaborne transportation of bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain, as well as refined petroleum products [3] - The company's fleet primarily operates on time charter trips with short to medium duration and spot charters, aiming to maximize long-term shareholder value [3] Subsidiary Information - SovereignAI is a wholly owned subsidiary of OceanPal, formed to implement a digital asset treasury strategy [4] - SovereignAI focuses on developing confidential AI infrastructure that intersects AI and blockchain in public markets [4] - The subsidiary will utilize NEAR Protocol's technology to establish private, user-owned commerce, with funds generated from NEAR tokens supporting the company's blockchain-native AI infrastructure goals [4]

Core Insights - OceanPal Inc. plans to pivot into artificial intelligence infrastructure by building confidential AI cloud services on the Near Protocol blockchain [1] - The company has closed a $120 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) deal to launch SovereignAI, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on NEAR tokens [2] - SovereignAI aims to acquire 10% of the NEAR token's supply over time, marking a unique approach compared to other companies focusing on well-known cryptocurrencies [3] Company Developments - OceanPal will continue its shipping operations, which reported a net loss of $10.4 million in the first half of the year [2] - The company's shares fell over 20% recently, trading at $1.73, down from a high of $79 in June [3] Strategic Vision - SovereignAI aims to enable user-owned AI and autonomous agent commerce, leveraging its infrastructure for privacy-preserving AI at scale [4][5] - The advisory board for SovereignAI includes industry figures from OpenAI, Quicknode, and Fabric Ventures, chaired by Near Foundation co-founder Illia Polosukhin [5]

Core Viewpoint - OceanPal Inc. has successfully closed a $120 million private investment in public equity transaction to fund a digital asset treasury strategy through its new subsidiary, SovereignAI Services LLC, aimed at commercializing the NEAR Protocol for AI use cases [1][2][3] Group 1: Investment and Strategy - The net proceeds from the transaction will be utilized to implement a digital asset treasury strategy focused on the NEAR Protocol, which is designed for AI applications [1][2] - SovereignAI aims to acquire at least 10% of the NEAR token supply over time, transitioning from passive accumulation to active infrastructure development [2][4] - The strategy is supported by a world-class advisory board and strategic partners, including the NEAR Foundation, to enhance the execution of its goals [4][6] Group 2: Leadership and Expertise - OceanPal's newly appointed Co-CEO, Sal Ternullo, emphasizes the potential of NEAR as a leading project in the digital asset market, aiming to leverage its AI capabilities for various enterprise sectors [3][4] - The executive team includes COO David Schwed, who has extensive experience in information security and privacy, enhancing the company's operational capabilities [3][4] Group 3: Market Position and Future Outlook - SovereignAI is positioned at the intersection of AI and digital ownership, focusing on building a blockchain-native, confidential AI infrastructure [4][5] - The company plans to capitalize on the growing demand for privacy-first, regulatory-compliant AI solutions across industries such as finance, healthcare, and media [3][4] - OceanPal will continue its core operations in shipping transportation while expanding into the digital asset space through SovereignAI [8][14]

Core Points - OceanPal Inc. announced a one-for-twenty-five reverse stock split of its common shares, which was approved by shareholders on May 20, 2025 [1][3] - The reverse stock split will take effect on August 25, 2025, with shares trading on a split-adjusted basis under the existing symbol "OP" [2] - The number of outstanding common shares will decrease from approximately 167,402,561 to about 6,696,102 shares [3] Company Overview - OceanPal Inc. is a global shipping company that specializes in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels and product tankers, focusing on the transportation of bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain, as well as refined petroleum products [6] - The company's fleet primarily operates on time charter trips with short to medium duration and spot charters, aiming to maximize long-term shareholder value [6]

Financial Performance - OceanPal Inc. reported time charter revenues of $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease from $12.4 million in the same period of 2024, representing a decline of approximately 50% [1][6][14] - The company experienced a net loss of $10.4 million for the first half of 2025, compared to a net loss of $9.5 million for the same period in 2024, indicating a worsening financial position [1][6][14] - The net loss attributed to common stockholders was $11.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $10.3 million in 2024, reflecting an increase in losses [1][6][14] Fleet and Operational Data - The average number of vessels operated by OceanPal was 4.1 in the first half of 2025, down from 5 in the same period of 2024 [6][14] - The fleet utilization rate decreased to 92.4% in 2025 from 97.9% in 2024, indicating reduced operational efficiency [6][14] - The weighted average age of the vessels was 19.4 years as of June 30, 2025, compared to 19.3 years in the previous year [6][14] Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - OceanPal reported net cash used in operating activities of $1.1 million for the first half of 2025, an improvement from $3.3 million used in the same period of 2024 [17] - The company generated $20.99 million from investing activities in 2025, compared to no cash generated in 2024 [17] - As of June 30, 2025, total assets were $78.17 million, down from $89.46 million at the end of 2024, primarily due to a decrease in the value of vessels [16][14] Industry Context - OceanPal operates in the global shipping industry, focusing on the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels and product tankers, transporting commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain, and refined petroleum products [9] - The company primarily employs its fleet on time charter trips with short to medium duration and spot charters, aiming to maximize long-term shareholder value [9]