Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Month of April 2009 (Filing Date: April 28, 2009)
Business Overview: A global shipping company specializing in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, and grain.
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial results, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity data. The document serves solely as a notification regarding a schedule change for an upcoming earnings announcement.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are reported in this filing. The only material event disclosed is the rescheduling of the First Quarter 2009 conference call.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Conference Call Reschedule: The date and time for the First Quarter 2009 conference call and webcast have been changed to 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
- Earnings Release: Financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, will be released before the opening of U.S. financial markets on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
- Access Information: Details for webcast and telephone replay access are provided via the company website and specific dial-in numbers.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the new conference call date: May 6, 2009, at 9:00 A.M. EDT.
- Confirm the release of Q1 2009 financial results on May 6, 2009, prior to market open.
- Note that this filing contains no financial data; investors must wait for the May 6 release for Q1 performance metrics.