Fredriksen Group
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Tankers
Euronav deploys lawyers, seeks way to resuscitate Frontline merger
Euronav has deployed lawyers, seeking to resurrect the nixed merger plans with rival Frontline. The Belgian tanker giant today revealed…
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CMB seeks to oust Euronav board who voted in favour of Frontline merger
Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), the shipping line run by the Saverys family, has sent tanker firm Euronav a letter requesting…
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Fredriksen spends another $70m beefing up his position at Euronav
John Fredriksen continues to toy with Euronav. The Norwegian shipping magnate has been pursuing the Belgian tanker giant for more…
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Euronav hits out at Frontline after failed tie-up
Belgium’s Euronav is rejecting Frontline’s right to terminate a $4.2bn merger deal between the tanker giants and is contemplating options…
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John Fredriksen walks away from Euronav merger
John Fredriksen’s pursuit of Euronav is over. The Norwegian tanker magnate’s tanker firm, Frontline, on Monday announced it will no…
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Frontline completes move to Cyprus
John Fredriksen’s Frontline has completed the transfer of corporate domicile from Bermuda to Cyprus. Shareholders approved the move on December…
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Tankers
Euronav dismisses combination fears raised by Alex Saverys
The board at Euronav have dismissed a letter sent earlier this week from Alexander Saverys, the CEO of Compagnie Maritime…
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Tankers
Saverys calls on Euronav board to terminate combination agreement with Frontline
The Saverys family have come out arguing today that a proposed combination between tanker giants Frontline and Euronav would be…
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Tankers
Euronav merger hits the buffers with the Saverys family attaining a 25% stake
The year’s great tanker merger saga has taken a new turn. The Saverys family have purchased another 2.04m shares in…
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Tankers
Fredriksen sells Euronav shares for $39m
Shipping magnate John Fredriksen has reduced his ownership interest in Frontline merger target Euronav, having sold around 2m shares in…
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Finance and Insurance
Frontline shareholders to vote on share capital increase and domicile change
John Fredriksen’s Frontline has invited shareholders to approve a transfer of corporate domicile and to vote upon a proposal to…
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Tankers
Saverys family on the verge of stalling Fredriksen’s bid for Euronav
The Saverys family’s Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has further bolstered its position in Euronav as it looks to stall Norwegian…
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Europe
SFL picks up car carrier with long-term charter attached
John Fredriksen’s SFL Corporation has struck a deal to buy a pure car truck carrier that comes attached with a…
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Tankers
Euronav and Frontline merger saga to drag on into 2023
The proposed merger between European tanker giants Euronav and John Fredriksen-led Frontline has been delayed to next year. In a…
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Finance and Insurance
Seadrill sells Paratus stake
Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has struck a deal to sell its entire 35% shareholding in Paratus Energy Services, formerly Seadrill…
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Tankers
Navig8 joins Ofer and Fredriksen buying into International Seaways
Navig8 has become the latest big name in shipping to buy into New York-listed tanker owner International Seaways. Within hours…
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Idan Ofer joins John Fredriksen as major investor in International Seaways
Idan Ofer is the latest big name in shipping to buy into New York-listed tanker owner International Seaways. Ofer, via…
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Tankers
Saverys family splashes more cash on Euronav shares
The Saverys family’s Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has further increased its stake in Euronav, intensifying the battle with Norwegian magnate…
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Tankers
Mystery surrounds this week’s big Frontline share play
US investment bank Goldman Sachs has emerged as a new major shareholder in John Fredriksen’s tanker firm Frontline. In a…
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Containers
SFL picks up pair of newbuild feeder boxships
John Fredriksen’s SFL Corporation has agreed to acquire two new eco-design feeder container vessels with long-term time charters attached to…
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