John Fredriksen is not expected to get his hands on DHT Holdings without a fight after springing a takeover attempt for Frontline's New York-listed rival and near neighbour in Oslo.

DHT announced on Sunday that Fredriksen’s Frontline had taken a 16% stake in the company and tabled an all-share offer.

His advances were met with the immediate introduction of a poison pill to prevent further share purchases by Fredriksen or the emergence of a rival suitor. 

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