Blackrock has raised its interest in Anthony Gurnee’s Ardmore Shipping.

The financial heavyweight has revealed a stake of more than 5% in the New York-listed tanker owner.

A filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission says Blackrock now holds more than 1.83 million Ardmore shares, which are today worth $13.27m.

Blackrock’s 5.6% stake makes it the third largest shareholder in Ardmore, behind GA Holdings, the fund by private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group, FMR and Donald Smith & Co.

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