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 March 2007
Commission File Number: 001-32458
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 of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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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 press release
issued by Diana Shipping Inc. (the "Company") on March 19, 2007 announcing a
follow-on offering of common stock by the Company and certain of its selling
shareholders.
Exhibit 1
Corporate Contact:
Ioannis Zafirakis
Director and Vice-President
Telephone: + 30-210-9470100
izafirakis@dianashippinginc.com
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For Immediate Release
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Investor and Media Relations:
Edward Nebb
Euro RSCG Magnet
Telephone: + 1-212-367-6848
ed.nebb@eurorscg.com
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Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Follow-On Offering
ATHENS, GREECE, March 19, 2007 - Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) announced today
that it is commencing a public offering of 8,250,000 shares of its common stock
under the Company's effective shelf registration statement. In addition, certain
of the Company's shareholders will be offering up to 2,250,000 shares. J.P.
Morgan Securities Inc. and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC will act as joint
bookrunning managers. In connection with the offering, the underwriters will be
granted a 30-day option to purchase from the Company up to 1,575,000 additional
shares of common stock to cover any over-allotments.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with and
declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This communication
shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy,
nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
The offering of these securities will be made only by means of a prospectus and
related prospectus supplement. When available, copies of the prospectus and
prospectus supplement relating to the offering may be obtained from J.P. Morgan
Securities Inc. at National Statement Processing, Prospectus Library, 4 Chase
Metrotech Center, CS Level, Brooklyn, NY 11245, telephone: 718-242-8002 or
Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC at 375 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10152, telephone:
800-326-5897.
About Diana Shipping Inc.
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Diana Shipping Inc. 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. The Company currently owns thirteen modern Panamax and two
Capesize dry bulk carriers and has agreed to acquire four additional Capesize
dry bulk carriers.
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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: March 19, 2007 By: /s/ Anastassis Margaronis
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Anastassis Margaronis
President
SK 23159 0002 757336