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 August 2006
DIANA SHIPPING INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Diana Shipping Inc.
Pendelis 16
175 64 Palaio Faliro
Athens, Greece
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
Attached to this Report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 1 is a copy of the press
release issued on August 1, 2006 by Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company")
announcing the expected release of the Company's financial results for the
second quarter ended June 30, 2006 and announcement of a cash dividend for the
quarter ended June 30, 2006 on August 9, 2006 and the scheduling of a conference
call and simultaneous Internet webcast to review these results for August 10,
2006.
Corporate Contact:
Ioannis Zafirakis
Director and Vice-President
Telephone: + 30-210-9470100
Email: izafirakis@dianashippinginc.com
For Immediate Release
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Investor and Media Relations:
Edward Nebb
Euro RSCG Magnet
Telephone: + 1-212-367-6848
Email: ed.nebb@eurorscg.com
DIANA SHIPPING INC. SCHEDULES SECOND QUARTER 2006 EARNINGS
RELEASE, DIVIDEND DECLARATION AND CONFERENCE CALL
ATHENS, GREECE, August 1, 2006 - Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global
shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, today
announced that its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006,
are scheduled to be released after the close of the U.S. financial markets on
Wednesday, August 9, 2006.
The declaration of the Company's cash dividend for the quarter ended June
30, 2006 also will be announced at that time.
The Company's management will conduct a conference call and simultaneous
Internet webcast to review these results at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) on
Thursday, August 10, 2006.
Investors may access the webcast by visiting the Company's website at
www.dianashippinginc.com, and clicking on the webcast link. The webcast also is
accessible at www.viavid.net, by clicking on the Diana Shipping link under
"Events". The conference call also may be accessed by telephone by dialing
1-877-692-2086 (for U.S.-based callers) or 1-973-935-8599 (for international
callers).
A replay of the webcast will be available soon after the completion of the
call and will be accessible on both www.dianashippinginc.com and www.viavid.net.
A telephone replay will be available by dialing 1-877-519-4471 (for U.S.-based
callers) or 1-973-341-3080 (for international callers); callers must use the PIN
number 7673476.
About the Company
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) is a global provider of shipping
transportation services. The Company specializes in transporting dry bulk
cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials
along worldwide shipping routes.
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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: August 3, 2006 By: /s/ Anastassis Margaronis
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Anastassis Margaronis
President