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US investor ups stake in FMG

The Capital Group of Companies has increased its stake in Fortescue Metals Group

Kristie Batten

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The US-based investment group has bolstered its stake in FMG to 8.09% from 7.08%.

Capital has acquired an additional 31.4 million shares at an average price of $1.86 per share between March 2015 and January 3.

The fund first emerged as a substantial shareholder in FMG about a year ago, acquiring 67.5 million shares at an average price of $2.34 to give it an initial 5% stake. 

The acquisition cements Capital’s position as FMG’s third-largest shareholder behind founder Andrew Forrest (33%) and Hunan Valin Iron & Steel (14.7%).

FMG shares have risen by nearly 8% this week off the back of a stronger iron ore price and the affirmation of its credit ratings by Standard & Poor’s.

Shares were down slightly this morning to $1.807.

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