Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: First Quarter ended March 31, 2013
Filing Date: April 23, 2013
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.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves solely as an announcement regarding the timing of the financial results release.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this filing. The document contains no comparative data against prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Results Release Date: Financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, are scheduled for release before the opening of U.S. financial markets on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
- Conference Call: Management will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) on May 22, 2013.
- Access Details: Webcast available at www.dianashippinginc.com. Telephone access provided for U.S. and international callers with replay options available for 30 days.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual financial results released on May 22, 2013, as this filing only announces the date.
- Confirm the company's fleet utilization rates and charter rates for the first quarter of 2013 in the upcoming earnings report.
- Review the upcoming earnings release for details on debt levels and liquidity, which are not disclosed in this announcement.