Currently reading: Aston Martin: Stroll ups stake to block possible Geely takeover

British firm's chairman, and his Yew Tree investment group, take shares total to 28.29% after pumping in over £50m

Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll and his Yew Tree investment group have taken their shareholding in the firm to 28.29% - up from around 19% earlier this year - following a series of investments totalling around £50m in recent months, in an apparent bid to block Chinese car maker Geely from making an aggressive takeover bid.

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