Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) Co-CFO discloses common and Series B preferred stakes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. Co-CFO and Treasurer Maria Dede filed an amended Form 3 showing her current equity holdings. She directly owns 1,412 shares of common stock and 3,681 Series B Preferred Shares of the company.

The Series B Preferred Shares carry an 8.875% cumulative dividend and a liquidation preference initially equal to $25.00 per share in cash, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends, payable upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the company as described in its Statement of Designation.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dede Maria

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PENDELIS 16, PALAIO FALIRO

(Street)

ATHENS 17564

(City) (State) (Zip)

GREECE

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DIANA SHIPPING INC. [ DSX ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Co-CFO and Treasurer

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	1,412	D
Series B Preferred Shares	3,681(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each share of 8.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares ("Series B Preferred Shares") is entitled to a liquidation preference in an amount initially equal to $25.00 per share in cash, plus an amount equal to accumulated and unpaid dividends thereon to the date fixed for payment of such amount (whether or not declared) upon the occurrence of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Issuer, whether voluntary or involuntary, in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Issuer's Statement of Designation of the Series B Preferred Shares of the Issuer, filed as an exhibit to the Issuer's annual report on Form 20-F.

Remarks:

This Form 3 is being amended to include the Series B Preferred Shares the Reporting Person owns, which were inadvertently omitted from the original filing.

	/s/ Maria Dede	03/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Diana Shipping (DSX) Co-CFO Maria Dede report in this Form 3/A?

She reports her current holdings in Diana Shipping securities. The filing shows direct ownership of 1,412 common shares and 3,681 Series B Preferred Shares, updating investors on her equity position without indicating any recent buy or sell transactions.

How many Diana Shipping (DSX) common shares does the Co-CFO hold?

Maria Dede holds 1,412 shares of Diana Shipping common stock. These are reported as directly owned, giving investors a clear view of her basic equity stake in the company as of the Form 3/A reporting date.

What Series B Preferred holdings are disclosed for Diana Shipping (DSX) Co-CFO?

The filing shows direct ownership of 3,681 Series B Preferred Shares. These preferred shares carry specific dividend and liquidation rights, so this position represents a meaningful preferred stake in addition to the Co-CFO’s common share holdings.

What are the key rights of Diana Shipping (DSX) Series B Preferred Shares?

Each 8.875% Series B Preferred Share has a $25.00 per share cash liquidation preference. Holders are also entitled to accumulated and unpaid dividends upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, as described in the company’s Statement of Designation.

Does this Diana Shipping (DSX) Form 3/A show any insider buying or selling?

No explicit purchases or sales are reported in this amendment. The entries are labeled as holdings, with no transaction codes indicating recent buy or sell activity, so the filing mainly updates the Co-CFO’s reported ownership levels.