Shareholders approve board and auditors at Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held virtually on May 28, 2026. Shareholders approved all proposals presented at the meeting.

They elected three Class III directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting and approved Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Key Figures

Annual Meeting date: May 28, 2026 Directors elected: 3 Class III directors Audit year: Fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

3 metrics

Annual Meeting date May 28, 2026 Date of 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Directors elected 3 Class III directors Elected to serve until 2029 Annual Meeting

Audit year Fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 Period covered by Deloitte auditor appointment

Key Terms

bareboat charter-in, time charters, forward-looking statements, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, +1 more

5 terms

bareboat charter-in financial

"specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels"

A "bareboat charter-in" is when a company rents a vessel or asset from another party without any crew or additional services included. The company then takes responsibility for operating and maintaining the asset as if it were their own. For investors, it can signal a company’s strategy to expand its fleet or assets without immediate large capital expenses, potentially affecting its financial position and future cash flows.

time charters financial

"vessels are employed primarily on short to medium-term time charters"

Time charters are contracts in which a ship owner rents a vessel to a renter for a set period of time; the renter directs where the ship goes and pays for fuel and voyage costs, while the owner provides the crew and handles maintenance. Investors care because time charters turn uncertain spot-market sales into more predictable revenue and cash flow, reducing near-term exposure to volatile freight rates—like renting a truck for months instead of selling single deliveries.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements."

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory

"The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections"

inspector of the Meeting regulatory

"Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. acted as inspector of the Meeting."

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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-32458

DIANA SHIPPING INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Pendelis 16, 175 64 Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached to this Report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated May 29, 2026 of Diana Shipping Inc. (the “Company”), announcing the Company’s results for the annual meeting of shareholders held on May 28, 2026.

The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company's registration statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-266999 and 333-280693) that were filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on September 16, 2022, and September 9, 2024, respectively.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	DIANA SHIPPING INC.
	(registrant)
Dated: May 29, 2026	By:	/s/ Margarita Veniou
		Margarita Veniou Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

Corporate Contact:

Margarita Veniou

Chief Corporate Development, Governance &

Communications Officer and Secretary

Telephone: + 30-210-9470-100

Email: mveniou@dianashippinginc.com

Website: www.dianashippinginc.com

X: @Dianaship

Investor Relations/Media Contact:

Nicolas Bornozis / Daniela Guerrero

Capital Link, Inc.

230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540

New York, N.Y. 10169

Tel.: (212) 661-7566

Email: diana@capitallink.com

 

DIANA SHIPPING INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF

2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

ATHENS, GREECE, May 29, 2026 - Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) (the "Company"), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") was duly held on May 28, 2026, in a virtual format only via the Internet. Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. acted as inspector of the Meeting.

At the Meeting, each of the following proposals, which are set forth in more detail in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the Company's Proxy Statement sent to shareholders on or around April 22, 2026, was approved and adopted:

1. The election of three Class III Directors of the Company, to serve until the Company's 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
2. The approval of the appointment of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

About the Company

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels. The Company’s vessels are employed primarily on short to medium-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.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, Company management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for the Company’s vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, tariff policies and other trade restrictions, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, including risks associated with the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, including the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

FAQ

What did Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) announce in its May 2026 Form 6-K?

Diana Shipping Inc. announced the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All proposals were approved, including electing three Class III directors and confirming Deloitte as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

When was Diana Shipping Inc.’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on May 28, 2026. The meeting took place in a virtual format via the Internet, with Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. serving as inspector of the Meeting.

Which directors were elected at Diana Shipping Inc.’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders elected three Class III Directors of Diana Shipping Inc. at the 2026 Annual Meeting. These Class III Directors will serve until the company’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, in line with the company’s classified board structure.

Who was appointed as Diana Shipping Inc.’s independent auditor for 2026?

Shareholders approved Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. as Diana Shipping Inc.’s independent auditors. Their appointment covers the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, providing external audit services for the company’s financial statements for that period.

How was the 2026 Annual Meeting of Diana Shipping Inc. conducted?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was conducted in a virtual-only format via the Internet. Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. acted as inspector of the Meeting, helping oversee the tabulation and certification of shareholder votes on the proposals.

What business does Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) operate in?

Diana Shipping Inc. operates as a global provider of dry bulk shipping transportation services. It owns and bareboat charters-in dry bulk vessels, which are mainly employed on short to medium-term time charters carrying commodities like iron ore, coal, grain and other materials.

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