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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 2017-01-04 Capital/Financing Update
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
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Ex. date share subscription rights
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 98% confidence The document is a formal announcement dated January 4, 2017, regarding a planned issuance of new shares (the 'Offering') directed towards existing shareholders, specifying the record date and subscription rights exclusion. This directly relates to changes in the company's capital structure and fundraising activities. Based on the definitions, this fits best under 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP), as it details the mechanics and intent of raising new equity. It is not a full annual report (10-K), an earnings release (ER), or a dividend notice (DIV).
2017-01-04 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Ex. date share subscription rights
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 99% confidence The document announces the specifics regarding the ex-date for share subscription rights related to a previously announced plan to issue new shares (the 'Offering'). It details the mechanics of the offering, including the target shareholders (the 149 largest shareholders as of a specific Record Date) and the authorization from the EGM. This directly relates to changes in the company's capital structure and the issuance of new shares. This fits the definition of 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA). Although it mentions an EGM authorization, the core subject is the mechanics of the share issuance itself, not the voting results (DVA) or a general capital update (CAP). Given the focus on the mechanics of issuing new shares, SHA is the most precise fit.
2017-01-04 English
Financial calendar
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document text is extremely short (271 characters) and consists solely of a 'Financial calendar' listing future dates for key corporate events like the 'Annual Report', 'Half-yearly Report', and 'Annual General Meeting'. This is not the report itself, nor is it a detailed presentation or transcript. It is an announcement detailing the schedule for future corporate disclosures. Since there is no specific category for a 'Financial Calendar', and it is an announcement about future reports, the most appropriate general category is Regulatory Filings (RNS), as it is a general corporate announcement regarding future reporting dates.
2016-12-30 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Result of shareholder meeting and bondholder meeting
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 99% confidence The document is a formal notice titled 'Notice from Bondholders' Meeting' issued by Nordic Trustee ASA concerning a bond (ISIN: NO0010675572) for Western Bulk AS. It details the outcome of a meeting held on December 15, 2016, where a resolution was adopted with 100% of the votes, leading to a change in the Bond Agreement. This type of communication, relating to debt instruments, bondholder decisions, and contractual changes, does not fit neatly into the standard equity-focused filings (10-K, ER, DIV, etc.). It is a specific corporate action/notice related to financing/debt structure. Given the options, 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP) is the closest fit as it relates directly to the terms of a bond agreement, which is a form of financing. However, since it is a notice about a specific meeting outcome regarding debt terms, and not a general fundraising announcement, 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) serves as a strong fallback for specific, non-standard corporate actions related to debt instruments that aren't explicitly covered elsewhere. Given the highly specific nature of the content (Bondholders' Meeting outcome affecting the Bond Agreement), and lacking a specific 'Debt Covenant Update' code, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory filing category for this specific notice.
2016-12-15 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Result of shareholder meeting and bondholder meeting
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document announces the results of a shareholder meeting and a bondholder meeting. Key actions approved include authorizing the board to issue up to 4 million new shares to raise USD 15 million in new equity, and the approval of a new director. The authorization to issue new shares directly relates to capital structure changes and fundraising activities. This aligns best with the 'Capital/Financing Update' definition (CAP). Although it mentions the result of a shareholder meeting, the primary focus is the equity issuance plan, not just the voting results (DVA) or director changes (MANG) in isolation. Given the significant capital raising component, CAP is the most appropriate classification.
2016-12-15 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - Summons to bond holder meeting
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 98% confidence The document is a press release from Western Bulk Chartering AS dated December 1, 2016. The core content announces a proposed equity issue of USD 15 million, which is a capital raising activity. It also mentions that this is subject to bondholders agreeing to amendments to their bond issue. Crucially, the text states, 'A copy of the summons to the bondholders' meeting is attached.' Given the short length (2690 chars) and the nature of announcing an action contingent on another meeting (bondholders' meeting), this functions as an announcement regarding financing and capital structure changes. The most fitting category is 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP). While it mentions an attached summons, the primary subject is the equity issue and financing plan, making CAP more specific than RPA or RNS.
2016-12-01 English

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