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Ticker · WEST ISIN · NO0010768096 LEI · 2138005JUC8BMOEGIG97 OL Transportation and storage
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Filings indexed 201 across all filing types
Latest filing 2019-04-05 Annual Report
Country NO Norway
Listing OL WEST

About Western Bulk Chartering AS

https://www.westernbulk.com/

Western Bulk Chartering AS is a global dry bulk operator that matches cargo with vessels. The company charters a commercially controlled fleet of 100 to 150 vessels, primarily in the Handysize to Ultramax segments, to transport a diverse range of commodities for customers worldwide. These commodities include minerals, timber, cement, bauxite, steel products, and grains. The company operates with a decentralized commercial structure, where specialized teams manage specific geographical areas or vessel segments. This model leverages local market knowledge to provide efficient and reliable shipping services to its global customer base of approximately 300 clients.

Recent filings

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Western Bulk publishing Annual Report 2018 and announcing guaranteed equity increase and repayment of bond
Annual Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Annual Report 2018' and contains comprehensive financial statements (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), notes to the accounts, a letter from the CEO, and a Board of Directors' report. It covers the full fiscal year of 2018 for Western Bulk Chartering AS, fitting the definition of a 10-K (Annual Report). FY 2018
2019-04-05 English
Western Bulk publishing Annual Report 2018 and announcing guaranteed equity increase and repayment of bond
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states, "Today Western Bulk has published its 2018 Annual Report without changes from the preliminary results..." This indicates the primary subject is the release of the Annual Report. However, the document is short (3408 characters) and functions as a press release announcing the publication of the report, rather than being the full, detailed 10-K filing itself. It also announces related financing activities (equity increase and bond repayment). Because it is an announcement of a report's publication, it fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). If the document were the full 10-K, the length would be much greater. The financing details are secondary to the announcement of the report's availability. Therefore, RPA is the most appropriate classification based on the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule.
2019-04-05 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Second Half Year and Preliminary 2018 results
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'Second Half Year Report 2018' for Western Bulk Chartering AS. It contains detailed financial tables (Key Figures, Income Statement), management commentary on results, market analysis, and an outlook section. It is a comprehensive financial report for a period shorter than a full fiscal year (second half), fitting the definition of an Interim/Quarterly Report. H2 2018
2019-01-24 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Second Half Year and Preliminary 2018 results
Earnings Release Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled "Western Bulk Chartering AS - Second Half Year and Preliminary 2018 results" and provides a summary of financial performance for the second half and full year 2018, including profit after tax, operational details (ship count, working capital), and management commentary. This content strongly suggests an Earnings Release (ER) or an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR). However, the text explicitly states, "Please see the attached second half report 2018 for more information." This indicates the document itself is a press release summarizing the results, not the comprehensive report. Since it summarizes periodical financial results (Second Half Year and Preliminary Full Year), it fits the definition of an Earnings Release (ER). It is short (4228 chars) and points to an attachment, which aligns with the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule suggesting an announcement rather than the full report itself. Given the focus on period results, ER is the most appropriate code over the general RPA or RNS. H2 2018
2019-01-24 English
Financial calendar
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 98% confidence The document text is extremely short (228 characters) and explicitly titled 'Financial calendar'. It lists future dates for key corporate events: 'Half-yearly Report', 'Annual Report', and 'Annual General Meeting'. This document is not the report itself, but rather an announcement detailing *when* reports and meetings will occur. This fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA), which announces the timing of report releases, or potentially a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Given the specific mention of announcing the release dates for the Annual Report and Half-yearly Report, RPA is the most precise fit, as it signals the publication schedule.
2019-01-22 English
Renteregulering
Interest Rate Update/Notice Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'Rentefastsettelse' (Interest Adjustment) and explicitly details the setting of a new interest rate (8.02%) for a specific bond (ISIN NO0010675572) over a defined period (21.01.2019 - 23.04.2019). This content directly relates to changes in the terms of a financial instrument, specifically concerning interest rates on debt. This aligns perfectly with the definition for 'Interest Rate Update/Notice' (IRAT). The document is short and specific, not a comprehensive report.
2019-01-17 Norwegian

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