BW LPG has brought its holding in Oslo-listed rival Aurora LPG to nearly 70%.

The Singaporean company said its offer for the Norwegian VLGC specialist has received acceptances for another 3.42%.

With the pledge from a shareholder in control of more than 4.9 million shares, and along with the stock already owned by BW LPG, the company now has a 68.05% stake in Aurora.

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