DryShips Inc., (NASDAQ: DRYS) based in Greece, is an owner and operator of drybulk carriers that operate worldwide.

Since its IPO in 2005 when it started out with a fleet of 6 vessels with an average age of 19 years, DryShips has grown to the biggest drybulk company listed in the US with a fleet comprising of 46 vessels with an average age of 8.8 years.

DryShips owns a fleet of 46 drybulk carriers comprising 5 Capesize, 31 Panamax, 2 Supramax and 8 newbuilding drybulk vessels, with a combined deadweight tonnage of over 4 million tons. DryShips Inc.'s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market where it trades under the symbol "DRYS".

Additional information may be found at www.dryships.com.