Greece's Star Bulk Carriers and the U.S.-based Eagle Bulk Shipping, both listed on the New York Stock Exchange, have signed a Final agreement for the all-stock merger of the two companies form a company with a fleet of 169 bulk carriers of property. Under the agreement, Eagle's shareholders will receive 2.6211 shares of Star Bulk common stock for each share of the Eagle in their possession, for a consideration of 52.60 dollars per share. At the closing of the transaction, shareholders of Star Bulk and Eagle will hold approximately 71% and 29% of Star Bulk Carriers Corp., an Athens-based company and offices in Stamfort, Connecticut, Singapore, Copenhagen, and Limassol.