Oslo-listed Aker Philadelphia says it has acquired 166,457 shares under the offer during which it was open to taking back 650,000 units.

The offer was part of a wider share buyback initiative at the shipyard, which could see it repurchase 10% of the company by next summer.

Presently the shipbuilder holds 185,203 shares, equal to a 1.47% stake.

Aker Philadelphia is working with Pareto Securities on the share repurchasing scheme.

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