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Ticker · WEST ISIN · NO0010768096 LEI · 2138005JUC8BMOEGIG97 OL Transportation and storage
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Latest filing 2016-10-17 Interest Rate Update/No…
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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
Ny rente
Interest Rate Update/Notice Classification · 99% confidence The document text is extremely short ("Ny rente" followed by "Se vedlegg på www.newsweb.no"). This translates to "New interest rate" and "See attachment on www.newsweb.no". This structure strongly suggests an announcement about a financial update (interest rate change) rather than the detailed report itself. According to Rule 2 (The 'Menu vs Meal' Rule), a short announcement pointing to an attachment or external link should be classified as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) if it announces the release of a document, or RNS if it's a general regulatory notice. Since this specifically announces a financial update (interest rate), it aligns best with the intent of announcing a filing, making RPA or IRAT possible. However, given the brevity and the instruction to see an attachment, RPA (Report Publication Announcement) is the most appropriate general classification for announcing the availability of information, even if the underlying topic is an interest rate change (IRAT). Since IRAT is for the update itself, and this is an announcement of where to find it, RPA is safer, or RNS as a general regulatory announcement. Given the specific topic 'Ny rente' (New interest rate), IRAT (Interest Rate Update/Notice) is the most specific category for the *content*, but the format is an announcement. I will prioritize the content topic (Interest Rate Update) over the announcement format, as IRAT is a specific financial category, unlike RPA which is often used when the content is unclear. The text explicitly mentions 'Ny rente'.
2016-10-17 Norwegian Nynorsk
Financial calendar
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 96% confidence The document text is extremely short (162 characters) and explicitly titled 'Financial calendar'. It lists future dates for reporting events, specifically mentioning 'Quarterly Report - Q3 - 24.10.2016'. This is not the report itself (which would be an IR or ER), but rather an announcement about the schedule of future reports. Given the options, this functions as a general announcement regarding corporate reporting schedules, which best fits the 'Report Publication Announcement' (RPA) category, as it announces *when* a report will be published, or it could be considered a general regulatory/investor update. Since RPA specifically covers announcements about the timing/release of reports, it is the most precise fit over the general RNS fallback.
2016-09-21 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - second quarter 2016 financial report
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is a 'Second quarter report 2016' for Western Bulk Chartering AS. It contains detailed financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet), operational reviews, and management commentary for the specified period. It is not an announcement of a report, but the report itself, and it contains substantive financial data, fitting the definition of an Interim/Quarterly Report. Q2 2016
2016-08-23 English
Western Bulk Chartering AS - second quarter 2016 financial report
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document text is extremely short (375 characters) and explicitly states: "Please find enclosed Western Bulk Chartering AS' financial report for second quarter 2016." This structure—a brief announcement pointing to an enclosed or attached report—fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) according to the 'MENU VS MEAL' rule. Although it mentions a 'financial report for second quarter 2016' (which might suggest IR), the brevity and announcement nature strongly favor RPA over the comprehensive Interim Report (IR) itself.
2016-08-23 English
Ny rente
Interest Rate Update/Notice Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'Rentefastsettelse' (Interest Adjustment) and explicitly details the setting of a new interest rate (7.76%) for a specific bond (ISIN NO0010675572) for a defined period (19.07.2016 - 19.10.2016). 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 or a general announcement of a report.
2016-07-15 Norwegian
Ny rente
Interest Rate Update/Notice Classification · 99% confidence The document text is extremely short ("Ny rente" followed by "Se vedlegg på www.newsweb.no"). This translates to "New interest rate" and "See attachment on www.newsweb.no". This structure strongly suggests an announcement about a financial update (interest rate change) rather than the detailed report itself. According to Rule 2 (The 'Menu vs Meal' Rule), a short announcement pointing to an attachment or external link should be classified as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA) if it announces the release of a document, or RNS if it's a general regulatory notice. Since this specifically announces a financial update (interest rate), it aligns best with the intent of announcing a filing, making RPA or IRAT possible. However, given the brevity and the instruction to see an attachment, RPA (Report Publication Announcement) is the most appropriate general classification for announcing the availability of information, even if the underlying topic is an interest rate change (IRAT). Since IRAT is for the update itself, and this is an announcement of where to find it, RPA is safer, or RNS as a general regulatory announcement. Given the specific topic 'Ny rente' (New interest rate), IRAT (Interest Rate Update/Notice) is the most specific category for the *content*, but the format is an announcement. I will prioritize the content topic (Interest Rate Update) over the announcement format, as IRAT is a specific financial category, unlike RPA which is often used when the content is unclear. The text explicitly mentions 'Ny rente'.
2016-07-15 Norwegian Nynorsk

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