Former Stobart boss Tinkler offers to raise investment in Eddie Stobart

(Reuters) - TVFB, a company backed by former Stobart Group boss Andrew Tinkler, on Monday proposed to increase its funding commitment for Eddie Stobart Logistics Plc by 10 million pounds ($12.83 million), aiming to fight off a rival bid from the haulier's largest shareholder.DBAY Advisors, which has an about 27% stake in Eddie Stobart, had last month proposed to buy a controlling stake in the group.It bought more shares in the logistics firm on Monday and said earlier it would pump 55 million..