MONACO, Sept. 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE:SALT) (“Scorpio Bulkers,” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated third party to acquire six Ultramax dry bulk vessels for $142.5 million in the aggregate, which will be funded by cash on hand, as well as existing and new debt facilities which are currently under discussion with our lenders.