Paragon Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq: PRGN) to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell


ADVISORY, Nov. 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Paragon Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:PRGN), a global shipping transportation company specializing in drybulk cargoes, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Michael Bodouroglou, Chief Executive Officer will ring the Closing Bell. 

Where:

Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET     

Paragon Shipping Inc. Contact:
Robert Perri, CFA
Chief Financial Officer
+30 210 891 4615 
ir@paragonshipping.gr

Media Contact:
Len Hall
Allen & Caron Inc.
(949) 474-4300
len@allencaron.com

Nasdaq MarketSite:
Christine Barna
(646) 441-5310
Christine.Barna@nasdaq.com

Feed Information:
Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West
18 mhz Lower
DL 3811 Vertical
FEC 3/4
SR 13.235
DR 18.295411
MOD 4:2:0
DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

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About Paragon Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:PRGN):

Paragon Shipping is an international shipping company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands with executive offices in Athens, Greece, specializing in the transportation of drybulk cargoes. Paragon Shipping’s current fleet consists of sixteen drybulk vessels with a total carrying capacity of 980,380 dwt. In addition, Paragon Shipping’s current newbuilding program consists of two Ultramax drybulk carriers and three Kamsarmax drybulk carriers that are scheduled to be delivered in 2015. The Company’s common shares and senior notes trade on NASDAQ under the symbols “PRGN” and “PRGNL,” respectively. For more information, visit: www.paragonship.com. The information contained on the Paragon Shipping's website does not constitute part of this press release.

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