The company said it had raised $125m through the issuance of 10.55m new shares to institutional investors.

The stock sold at EUR 8.70 ($11.84), a 3% discount to Tuesday’s closing price.

The new shares represent 8.05% of its new enlarged capital.

The cash is going towards a deal announced on Tuesday to buy four VLCCs built in Japan with an average age of three years.

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