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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 2018-04-17 Interest Rate Update/No…
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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Renteregulering
Interest Rate Update/Notice Classification · 95% confidence The document is extremely short (433 characters) and announces a change in interest rate ('Ny rentesats') for a specific security (NO0010675572) for a defined period (19.04.2018 - 19.07.2018). It explicitly states, 'Se vedlagt dokument for utfyllende informasjon' (See attached document for further information). This structure—a brief announcement referencing an attached/separate document for details—strongly suggests a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) or a specific regulatory notice. Given the content is purely about an interest rate change, the most specific category is 'Interest Rate Update/Notice' (IRAT). However, since the text itself is just the announcement and points to an attachment, and IRAT is not explicitly defined as the announcement type, I must check the definitions. IRAT is defined as 'Updates on interest rate changes affecting the company's debt or financial instruments.' This document is exactly that. If it were just a generic announcement pointing elsewhere, RPA might apply, but IRAT is a better fit for the *subject matter* of the update, even if it's brief. Given the specificity of the content (interest rate setting), IRAT is the primary classification, overriding the general RPA rule unless the content was completely generic. I will classify it as IRAT as it is a direct update on an interest rate.
2018-04-17 Norwegian
Financial calendar
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 97% confidence The document is titled 'Financial calendar' and lists key dates for the financial year 2018, specifically mentioning the 'Half-yearly Report' date and the 'Annual General Meeting' date. It also contains a specific update that the AGM date has been moved. Since it is a calendar/schedule announcement rather than the actual report or the AGM presentation itself, it best fits the category for general regulatory announcements or updates that don't fit a specific financial report type. Given the options, 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is the most appropriate fallback for a general corporate calendar update, although 'AGM-R' might be considered if the focus was solely on the meeting logistics. However, as a general calendar announcement, RNS is safer, or potentially 'RPA' if it were announcing the publication of a report, but here it's announcing a date change for the AGM. Since it's a general corporate announcement about scheduling, RNS is the best fit among the provided codes for non-specific updates.
2018-03-19 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Annual Report 2017
Annual Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Annual Report 2017' and contains comprehensive financial statements (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), notes to the accounts, an auditor's report, and management's discussion and analysis (Board of Directors' Report). It covers the full fiscal year 2017 and provides detailed operational and financial performance metrics, fitting the definition of an Annual Report (10-K). FY 2017
2018-03-15 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Annual Report 2017
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 100% confidence The document explicitly states 'Western Bulk Chartering AS - Annual Report 2017' in the title and body. However, the document length is very short (564 characters) and its primary function is to announce that the '2017 Annual Report' has been published and is available on the website. According to Rule #2 (The 'MENU VS MEAL' Rule), a short announcement stating a report has been published should be classified as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA), rather than the full Annual Report (10-K).
2018-03-15 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Assessing options to refinance outstanding bond
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 98% confidence The document text explicitly discusses the company's process of 'assessing its options to refinance its outstanding bond' and mentions mandating Pareto Securities AS to arrange meetings for a 'senior unsecured bond issue'. This activity directly relates to fundraising, financing activities, and capital structure management. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document is short and acts as an announcement regarding a financing plan, not the final financing document itself.
2018-02-13 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Second Half and preliminary 2017 results
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'Second Half Year Report 2017' for Western Bulk Chartering AS. It contains comprehensive financial statements, including a consolidated condensed income statement, key figures, and management commentary on results and market outlook. Since it covers a period shorter than a full fiscal year (second half/interim) and includes substantive financial data, it is classified as an Interim/Quarterly Report. H2 2017
2018-02-08 English

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