Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Date for Its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) announced that its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be conducted virtually on May 20, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The record date for shareholders eligible to vote is set for March 31, 2021. Further details on how to access the meeting and voting procedures will be included in the company’s proxy statement. Shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance to enhance the virtual meeting experience.

ATHENS, Greece, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, announced today that, due to the public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) in a virtual format only. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) has scheduled the Meeting for May 20, 2021 in virtual format. Shareholders and their proxy representatives will not be able to attend the Meeting physically. The Board has set a record date for the Meeting of March 31, 2021.

Additional information confirming how shareholders may vote before or during the Meeting, as well as the time of the virtual Meeting and how to access it as a shareholder, will be included in the Company’s proxy statement to be separately provided to shareholders. In order to streamline the virtual meeting process, the Company strongly encourages shareholders to vote in advance of the Meeting.

About the Company

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of dry bulk vessels. The Company’s vessels are employed primarily on medium to long-term time charters and transport a range of dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.

FAQ

When will Diana Shipping's 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders take place?

The 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for Diana Shipping will occur on May 20, 2021.

Why is Diana Shipping holding a virtual meeting?

The virtual meeting is being held due to the public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the record date for Diana Shipping's shareholder meeting?

The record date for the meeting is March 31, 2021.

How can shareholders participate in the virtual meeting?

Details on how to access and vote during the virtual meeting will be provided in the company's proxy statement.

What does Diana Shipping specialize in?

Diana Shipping specializes in the ownership and transportation of dry bulk vessels.