Singapore's BW LPG has taken its control of takeover target Aurora LPG to 42.96%.

The company said its voluntary unconditional tender offer for the Oslo-listed owner's stock has resulted in it receiving acceptances for another 10.07%.

With pledges from other shareholders, it already has 52.97% of the company, up a fraction from the 52.63% it had when it launched the offer, which has until 5 December to run.

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