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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 2024-01-03 AGM Information
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
Notice of extraordinary general meeting
AGM Information Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled "Innkalling til ekstraordinær generalforsamling Notice of extraordinary general meeting". This explicitly indicates a formal notice for a shareholder meeting, specifically an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The content details the agenda (election of chairperson, approval of notice, election of board member), shareholder rights, and instructions for registration, advance voting, and proxy submission. This type of document, which solicits shareholder participation and provides the necessary materials (like the proxy form attached as Appendix 2), aligns best with the definition of materials related to a general meeting. Since it is a notice for an EGM, and the options include AGM-R (Annual General Meeting), the closest fit for a general meeting notice/material is AGM-R, as it covers general shareholder meetings, even if this specific one is 'extraordinary'. It is not a DEF 14A (Remuneration), DVA (Voting Results), or PSI (Proxy Solicitation), although it contains a proxy form; the primary purpose is the meeting notice itself.
2024-01-03 Norwegian
Notice of extraordinary general meeting
AGM Information Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it is a 'Notice of extraordinary general meeting' and mentions enclosing the notice and agenda for this meeting. This type of document, which calls for a shareholder meeting (EGM, which is a type of general meeting), is best classified under AGM Information (AGM-R), as it pertains directly to the logistics and announcement of a general meeting, even if it is 'extraordinary' rather than 'annual'. The short length (658 chars) suggests it is an announcement rather than the full minutes or results.
2024-01-03 English
Mandatory notification of trade – Western Bulk Chartering AS
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document text is titled 'KRT-1500 Skjema for melding om transaksjoner utført av personer med ledelsesansvar' (Form for reporting transactions carried out by persons discharging managerial responsibilities). It details a transaction (Kjøp/Buy) of shares by an insider (CFO Kenneth Grøsfjell) on a specific date (29.12.2023). This structure and content directly correspond to insider trading reports, which in many jurisdictions (like Norway, given the language) are specifically mandated reports detailing personal share transactions by directors and executives. This matches the definition for Director's Dealing (DIRS).
2023-12-29 Norwegian
Mandatory notification of trade – Western Bulk Chartering AS
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document text is titled 'KRT - 1500 Scheme for reporting transactions carried out by persons discharging managerial responsibilities ("primary insiders") and their connected persons'. It details a transaction involving a primary insider (CFO Kenneth Grøsfjell Thu) transferring shares. This structure and content—reporting personal share transactions by directors and executives—directly align with the definition of Director's Dealing reports, which are often mandated by regulations like MAR in Europe. The corresponding code for this type of filing is DIRS.
2023-12-29 Norwegian
Mandatory notification of trade – Western Bulk Chartering AS
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly details share transactions (acquisition and transfer) involving a key executive (CFO, Kenneth Thu) and a related party (KTHU AS). This falls directly under the definition of insider trading or director's dealing. Comparing this content to the provided definitions, 'Director's Dealing (Code: DIRS)' is the most appropriate classification, as it covers 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. The document is short and contains the transaction details directly, not just announcing a filing.
2023-12-29 English
Weak performance for Western Bulk in 2023
Earnings Release Classification · 99% confidence The document provides a summary of the company's weak trading performance for the full year 2023, including an expected net loss, commentary on market spikes, and a decision regarding dividends for Q4-23. It is a concise announcement of financial results and key operational highlights, rather than a comprehensive report (like 10-K or IR) or a formal transcript. This structure strongly aligns with an Earnings Release (ER), which typically contains the key figures and narrative summary preceding the full financial statements. FY 2023
2023-12-22 English

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