Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Diana Shipping Inc.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Announcement dated October 26, 2011, regarding the upcoming Third Quarter 2011 results (ended September 30, 2011).
Business Overview: A global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, primarily employed on medium to long-term time charters transporting commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain.
Financial Metrics
This filing is a procedural announcement regarding the timing of financial results and does not contain specific financial data. The following metrics are not provided in this document:
- Revenue
- Profit
- Cash Flow
- Margins
- Debt
- Liquidity
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance or operations. It solely announces the scheduled release date for the third quarter 2011 financial results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Upcoming Events:
- Results Release: Scheduled for before the market opens on Wednesday, November 23, 2011.
- Conference Call/Webcast: Management will review results at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) on November 23, 2011.
- Access: Webcast available at www.dianashippinginc.com; telephone replay available for 30 days.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the actual financial performance when the Third Quarter 2011 results are released on November 23, 2011.
- Confirm the company's charter rates and vessel utilization during the quarter via the upcoming conference call.
- Note that this Form 6-K contains no financial figures; it serves only to notify investors of the earnings release schedule.