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Diana Shipping director exercises 122K warrants

Director-related entity exercised warrants into DIANA SHIPPING INC. common stock, with holdings reported as indirect and subject to a beneficial ownership disclaimer.

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DIANA SHIPPING INC. (DSX) director Anastasios Margaronis reported an indirect exercise of warrants held by his spouse, Mrs. Maria Margaroni, through Coronis Investments Inc. On September 17, 2026, 122,471 warrants were exercised at $1.69527, issuing 207,621 common shares, bringing their reported indirect common stock holdings to 1,181,452 shares. All securities are reported with a disclaimer that he is not deemed the beneficial owner beyond any pecuniary interest, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

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Insider Margaronis Anastasios
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Warrants F2 122,471 -- --
Exercise Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share F2, F1 207,621 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Warrants — 0 contracts (Indirect, See footnote); Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share — 1,181,452 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. The shares are held by Mrs. Maria Margaroni, the spouse of the Reporting Person, indirectly through Coronis Investments Inc. ("Coronis"), as a result of her ability to control the vote and disposition of Coronis. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
  2. F2. On September 17, 2026, Mrs. Maria Margaroni, the spouse of Reporting Person, through Coronis, exercised all 122,471 Warrants owned by her at an exercise price of $1.69527, resulting in the issuance of 207,621 shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Warrants exercised 122,471 warrants Exercised on September 17, 2026 by spouse through Coronis Investments Inc.
Exercise price $1.69527 per warrant Exercise of 122,471 warrants held by spouse through Coronis Investments Inc.
Common shares issued 207,621 shares Shares of DIANA SHIPPING INC. common stock issued upon warrant exercise on September 17, 2026
Indirect common shares after transaction 1,181,452 shares Indirect holdings reported for director via spouse and Coronis after exercise
Warrants remaining after exercise 0 warrants All 122,471 warrants owned by spouse through Coronis were exercised
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"Transaction code M is described as an exercise or conversion of derivative security"
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"
Section 16 regulatory
"beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
indirect ownership financial
"The shares are held by Mrs. Maria Margaroni, the spouse of the Reporting Person"

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What transaction did DSX director Anastasios Margaronis report on September 17, 2026?

He reported an indirect exercise of 122,471 warrants held by his spouse, Mrs. Maria Margaroni, through Coronis Investments Inc., resulting in the issuance of 207,621 shares of DIANA SHIPPING INC. common stock on September 17, 2026.

How many DIANA SHIPPING INC. (DSX) warrants were exercised and at what price?

Mrs. Maria Margaroni, through Coronis Investments Inc., exercised 122,471 warrants at an exercise price of $1.69527 per warrant, resulting in the issuance of common stock reported on behalf of director Anastasios Margaronis.

What are the indirect common stock holdings reported for the DSX director after this Form 4?

After the transaction, the filing reports 1,181,452 shares of DIANA SHIPPING INC. common stock held indirectly through Mrs. Maria Margaroni and Coronis Investments Inc., subject to a disclaimer of beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.

Does the DSX Form 4 indicate use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming a plan, and the footnotes do not state that the transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan.

Who actually holds the DSX shares and warrants referenced in this Form 4?

The securities are held by Mrs. Maria Margaroni, spouse of the reporting person, through Coronis Investments Inc.. The filing states she controls Coronis’s vote and disposition and that Anastasios Margaronis disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Margaronis Anastasios

(Last)(First)(Middle)
PENDELIS 16
PALAIO FALIRO

(Street)
ATHENS175 64

(City)(State)(Zip)

GREECE

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DIANA SHIPPING INC. [ DSX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/17/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share09/17/2026M207,621(2)A(2)1,181,452(1)ISee footnote(1)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Warrants(2)09/17/2026M122,471 (2) (2)Common Stock207,621(2)(2)0(2)ISee footnote(2)
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares are held by Mrs. Maria Margaroni, the spouse of the Reporting Person, indirectly through Coronis Investments Inc. ("Coronis"), as a result of her ability to control the vote and disposition of Coronis. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
2. On September 17, 2026, Mrs. Maria Margaroni, the spouse of Reporting Person, through Coronis, exercised all 122,471 Warrants owned by her at an exercise price of $1.69527, resulting in the issuance of 207,621 shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
/s/ Anastasios Margaronis09/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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