GLE parent shooting for position as sole owner

Shipowner Golar LNG has had a busy week pushing through multiple share purchases to increase its holding in spin-off Golar LNG Energy.

So far Golar LNG has boosted its interest in the Norwegian-listed outfit to more than 226 million shares, lifting its stake from 61% to 95.1%. Plans are now in place for the parent to offer to mop up the remaining shares in mid-May.

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