Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) investor cuts reported stake to 4.9% of shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Diana Shipping Inc. is reported to have 6,073,296 common shares beneficially owned by F. Laeisz GmbH, KG Reederei N. Schues mbH + Co., and Nikolaus H. Schues, representing 4.9% of the outstanding common shares, based on 124,402,479 shares outstanding as of May 27, 2026.

The reporting persons state that, as of April 17, 2026, they no longer hold the shares with a purpose or effect of changing or influencing control. The amendment reports that each has ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class and is characterized as an exit filing.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 6,073,296 shares Ownership percentage: 4.9% Shares outstanding baseline: 124,402,479 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 6,073,296 shares Common shares of Diana Shipping Inc. reported as beneficially owned by each reporting person

Ownership percentage 4.9% Each reporting person’s percentage of Diana Shipping’s common shares outstanding

Shares outstanding baseline 124,402,479 shares Diana Shipping common shares outstanding as of May 27, 2026 used for percentage calculation

Laeisz ownership by KG Reederei 48% F. Laeisz GmbH ownership and control by KG Reederei N. Schues mbH + Co.

KG Reederei ownership by Schues 68.75% KG Reederei N. Schues mbH + Co. ownership and control by Nikolaus H. Schues

Key Terms

Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G, beneficial owner, Rule 13d-1(h), +1 more

5 terms

Schedule 13D regulatory

"the reporting persons filed a Schedule 13D on June 12, 2025 in accordance"

A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"This Amendment No. 1 to the (this "Amendment") is being filed to report"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficial owner financial

"has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

Rule 13d-1(h) regulatory

"filed a statement on pursuant to of the Exchange Act in accordance with Rule 13d-1(h)"

shared voting power financial

"Shared Voting Power 6,073,296.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

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FAQ

What ownership stake in Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) is reported in this Schedule 13G amendment?

The reporting group holds 6,073,296 common shares of Diana Shipping Inc., representing 4.9% of the outstanding common shares, based on 124,402,479 shares outstanding as of May 27, 2026.

Who are the reporting persons in the Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Schedule 13G amendment?

The reporting persons are F. Laeisz GmbH, KG Reederei N. Schues mbH + Co., and Nikolaus H. Schues, who report shared voting and dispositive power over 6,073,296 Diana Shipping common shares.

What change in ownership status is disclosed for Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX)?

The amendment reports that each reporting person has ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of Diana Shipping’s common shares, with their current reported stake at 4.9% of the outstanding class.

How is voting and dispositive power over Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) shares allocated among the reporting persons?

Each reporting person reports 0 shares of sole voting and dispositive power and 6,073,296 shares of shared voting and shared dispositive power over Diana Shipping’s common stock.

What corporate relationships exist among the Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) reporting persons?

F. Laeisz GmbH is 48% owned and controlled by KG Reederei N. Schues mbH + Co., which is 68.75% owned and controlled by Nikolaus H. Schues, who is also a reporting person.

On what share count is the Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) ownership percentage based?

The 4.9% ownership percentage is calculated using 124,402,479 common shares outstanding of Diana Shipping Inc. as of May 27, 2026, as reflected in a Form 6-K filed on May 28, 2026.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DIANA SHIPPING INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

Y2066G104

(CUSIP Number)

07/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): Y2066G104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

F. Laeisz GmbH

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

GERMANY

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 6,073,296.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,073,296.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,073,296.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Percentage calculation based on 124,402,479 common shares outstanding as of May 27, 2026, as reflected in the Issuer's report on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on May 28, 2026. The reporting persons initially filed a Schedule 13G with respect to the securities of the Issuer on October 18, 2024, and amended such Schedule 13G on April 30, 2025. Subsequently, on June 6, 2026, the reporting persons' investment intent changed with respect to the securities of the Issuer and the reporting persons filed a Schedule 13D on June 12, 2025 in accordance with Rule 13d-1(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). As of April 17, 2026, the reporting persons no longer held securities of the Issuer with a purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the Issuer, or in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. Accordingly, on April 21, 2026, the reporting persons filed a statement on Schedule 13G pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) of the Exchange Act in accordance with Rule 13d-1(h) of the Exchange Act (the "Schedule 13G"). Such Schedule 13G operated as an amendment to the Schedule 13D filed by the reporting persons with respect to the Issuer on June 12, 2025. This Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13G (this "Amendment") is being filed to report that each of the reporting persons has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding common shares of the Issuer. This Amendment constitutes an exit filing for the reporting persons.

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): Y2066G104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

KG Reederei N. Schues mbH + Co.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

GERMANY

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 6,073,296.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,073,296.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,073,296.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Percentage calculation based on 124,402,479 common shares outstanding as of May 27, 2026, as reflected in the Issuer's report on Form 6-K filed with the Commission on May 28, 2026. The reporting persons initially filed a Schedule 13G with respect to the securities of the Issuer on October 18, 2024, and amended such Schedule 13G on April 30, 2025. Subsequently, on June 6, 2026, the reporting persons' investment intent changed with respect to the securities of the Issuer and the reporting persons filed a Schedule 13D on June 12, 2025 in accordance with Rule 13d-1(e) of the Exchange Act. As of April 17, 2026, the reporting persons no longer held securities of the Issuer with a purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the Issuer, or in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. Accordingly, on April 21, 2026, the reporting persons filed the Schedule 13G pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) of the Exchange Act in accordance with Rule 13d-1(h) of the Exchange Act. Such Schedule 13G operated as an amendment to the Schedule 13D filed by the reporting persons with respect to the Issuer on June 12, 2025. This Amendment is being filed to report that each of the reporting persons has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding common shares of the Issuer. This Amendment constitutes an exit filing for the reporting persons.

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): Y2066G104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Nikolaus H. Schues

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

GERMANY

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 6,073,296.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,073,296.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,073,296.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Percentage calculation based on 124,402,479 common shares outstanding as of May 27, 2026, as reflected in the Issuer's report on Form 6-K filed with the Commission on May 28, 2026. The reporting persons initially filed a Schedule 13G with respect to the securities of the Issuer on October 18, 2024, and amended such Schedule 13G on April 30, 2025. Subsequently, on June 6, 2026, the reporting persons' investment intent changed with respect to the securities of the Issuer and the reporting persons filed a Schedule 13D on June 12, 2025 in accordance with Rule 13d-1(e) of the Exchange Act. As of April 17, 2026, the reporting persons no longer held securities of the Issuer with a purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the Issuer, or in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. Accordingly, on April 21, 2026, the reporting persons filed the Schedule 13G pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) of the Exchange Act in accordance with Rule 13d-1(h) of the Exchange Act. Such Schedule 13G operated as an amendment to the Schedule 13D filed by the reporting persons with respect to the Issuer on June 12, 2025. This Amendment is being filed to report that each of the reporting persons has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding common shares of the Issuer. This Amendment constitutes an exit filing for the reporting persons.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: DIANA SHIPPING INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: Pendelis 16, 175 64 Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The reporting persons initially filed a Schedule 13G with respect to the securities of the Issuer on October 18, 2024, and amended such Schedule 13G on April 30, 2025. Subsequently, on June 6, 2026, the reporting persons' investment intent changed with respect to the securities of the Issuer and the reporting persons filed a Schedule 13D on June 12, 2025 in accordance with Rule 13d-1(e) of the Exchange Act. As of April 17, 2026, the reporting persons no longer held securities of the Issuer with a purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of the Issuer, or in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. Accordingly, on April 21, 2026, the reporting persons filed a statement on Schedule 13G pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) of the Exchange Act in accordance with Rule 13d-1(h) of the Exchange Act. Such Schedule 13G operated as an amendment to the Schedule 13D filed by the reporting persons with respect to the Issuer on June 12, 2025. This Amendment is being filed to report that each of the reporting persons has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding common shares of the Issuer. This Amendment constitutes an exit filing for the reporting persons. This Amendment is filed jointly by each of the following persons pursuant to a joint filing agreement attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Amendment: F. Laeisz GmbH ("Laeisz") KG Reederei N. Schues mbH + Co. ("KG Reederei") Nikolaus H. Schues ("Mr. Schues" and together with Laeisz and KG Reederei, the "Reporting Persons") Laeisz is 48% owned and controlled by KG Reederei. KG Reederei is 68.75% owned and controlled by Mr. Schues.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The principal business office of each of Reporting Person is: Trostbruecke 1 20457 Hamburg Germany
(c)	Citizenship: Laeisz is a German corporation. KG Reederei is a German corporation. Mr. Schues is a German citizen.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): Y2066G104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: Laeisz 6,073,296 KG Reederei 6,073,296 Mr. Schues 6,073,296
(b)	Percent of class: Laeisz 4.9% KG Reederei 4.9% Mr. Schues 4.9%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Laeisz 0 KG Reederei 0 Mr. Schues 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: Laeisz 6,073,296 KG Reederei 6,073,296 Mr. Schues 6,073,296
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Laeisz 0 KG Reederei 0 Mr. Schues 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Laeisz 6,073,296 KG Reederei 6,073,296 Mr. Schues 6,073,296
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

F. Laeisz GmbH

Signature:	/s/ Hannes Thiede
Name/Title:	Hannes Thiede, Managing Director/COO
Date:	07/31/2026

Signature:	/s/ Joern Scheller
Name/Title:	Joern Scheller, Director Finance
Date:	07/31/2026

KG Reederei N. Schues mbH + Co.

Signature:	/s/ Nikolaus H. Schues
Name/Title:	Nikolaus H. Schues, Authorized Signatory
Date:	07/31/2026

Nikolaus H. Schues

Signature:	/s/ Nikolaus H. Schues
Name/Title:	Nikolaus H. Schues
Date:	07/31/2026