Star Bulk reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months of 2012. Revenues declined compared to the same periods in 2011 due to lower charter rates. The company reported a large net loss for the third quarter and nine months of 2012 due to non-cash items. Excluding these items, adjusted earnings were lower but the company had positive adjusted EBITDA. The company maintained a low net debt to EBITDA ratio and had contracted future revenues of $140 million. Star Bulk continued efforts to control costs and optimize operations.