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Ticker · WEST ISIN · NO0010768096 LEI · 2138005JUC8BMOEGIG97 OL Transportation and storage
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Latest filing 2017-08-14 Interim / Quarterly Rep…
Country NO Norway
Listing OL WEST

About Western Bulk Chartering AS

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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
Western Bulk Chartering AS - First half year 2017 results
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'Western Bulk Chartering AS First Half Report 2017'. It contains detailed financial statements, key figures, operational reviews, and management commentary for the first half of the fiscal year. It is a comprehensive report rather than an announcement or a summary, fitting the definition of an Interim/Quarterly Report. H1 2017
2017-08-14 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - First half year 2017 results
Earnings Release Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it contains the "First half year 2017 results" and mentions a "positive EBITDA of USD 0.7 million and a net result of USD -2.1 million" for 1H-17. This indicates it is a report covering a period shorter than a year (six months). The text concludes with the statement: "Please see enclosed for the full press release and the First half half year 2017 report." Because the document itself is very short (1211 chars) and primarily serves to announce the availability of the full report, it fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) rather than the comprehensive Interim Report (IR) itself. However, given the content is the actual summary of the interim results, and the document structure is that of a press release summary, the most accurate classification for the *content* summary is Interim Report (IR), but due to the 'Menu vs Meal' rule, RPA is strongly suggested. Since the document provides the key results summary (which is often the ER/IR press release), and explicitly points to the full report being enclosed, RPA is the most appropriate classification based on the provided rules for short announcement documents. H1 2017
2017-08-14 English
Financial calendar
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 98% confidence The document text explicitly states 'Financial calendar' and lists a future date (14.08.2017) associated with a 'Half-yearly Report'. This is not the report itself, but an announcement detailing the schedule for future corporate disclosures. Since there is no specific category for a 'Financial Calendar', and this document announces the publication of a future report (Interim/Quarterly Report, code IR), the most appropriate classification based on the provided definitions is Report Publication Announcement (RPA), as it announces the timing of a report's release. Given the extremely short length (159 chars) and the nature of announcing a future event, RPA is the best fit over RNS.
2017-07-31 English
Renteregulering
Interest Rate Update/Notice Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled 'Rentefastsettelse' (Interest Rate Setting) and explicitly details the setting of a new coupon rate (7.60%) and the corresponding interest period for a specific bond (ISIN NO0010675572). This 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 or a general announcement of a report.
2017-07-17 Norwegian
Renteregulering
Interest Rate Update/Notice Classification · 95% confidence The document is very short (477 characters) and announces a specific change: a new interest rate ('Ny rentesats') for a security (NO0010675572) over a defined period (19.07.2017 - 19.10.2017), detailing the Reference Rate and Margin. It explicitly states, 'Se vedlagt dokument for utfyllende informasjon' (See attached document for further information). This structure—a brief announcement pointing to a detailed attachment—fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Since there is a specific category for Interest Rate Updates (IRAT), and this document is purely about setting a new interest rate, IRAT is the most precise classification, even though it points to an attachment. It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it concerns a specific financial instrument parameter.
2017-07-17 Norwegian
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Announces registration on N-OTC list
Delisting Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document announces the registration of Western Bulk Chartering AS on the N-OTC list, effective June 1st, 2017. It also announces the start date of the new CFO. This is a specific corporate action announcement related to the company's structure and management, but it is not a standard regulatory filing like a 10-K, ER, or IR. It is a general announcement regarding corporate status and management changes. Since it involves a change in management (new CFO starting) and a change in trading venue/status (N-OTC registration), it touches upon Board/Management Information (MANG) and potentially Regulatory Filings (RNS). Given the dual nature, and the fact that it is a specific announcement rather than a comprehensive report, RNS (Regulatory Filings - the general fallback for specific, non-standard announcements) is the most appropriate general category if MANG doesn't strictly cover listing venue changes. However, the announcement of a new CFO strongly aligns with 'Board/Management Information' (MANG). Since the primary focus is the N-OTC registration (a structural/trading update) and the secondary focus is the new CFO, and there isn't a specific code for 'Listing Venue Change', RNS is the safest fallback for non-standard corporate news. Given the explicit mention of the new CFO starting, MANG is also highly relevant. I will classify this as RNS as it is a general corporate announcement that doesn't fit the highly specific financial report codes, and it is short, suggesting it's an announcement rather than a full report.
2017-05-24 English

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