Vantage Corp Announces Closing of $13 Million Initial Public Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Vantage Corp (NYSE: VNTG), a shipbroking company specializing in tanker market services, has successfully completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 13, 2025. The company offered 3,250,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at $4.00 per share, raising approximately $13 million in gross proceeds before deducting underwriting discounts and expenses. Trading of VNTG shares commenced on NYSE American on June 12, 2025. The company granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 487,500 additional shares to cover over-allotments. Network 1 Financial Securities acted as the sole managing underwriter and bookrunner for the IPO, with legal counsel provided by Loeb & Loeb LLP for Vantage Corp and Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC for the underwriter.

Positive

• Successfully raised $13 million through IPO, providing capital for business operations
• Achieved listing on NYSE American, increasing visibility and access to capital markets
• Underwriters granted 45-day option for additional shares, indicating potential market confidence

Negative

• Relatively small IPO size may limit operational expansion capabilities
• Stock price set at lower end of typical IPO range at $4.00 per share
• Company will face additional costs and regulatory requirements as a public entity

Insights

IPO Specialist

Vantage Corp raised $13M in IPO at $4/share, offering investors new exposure to the shipbroking sector with modest valuation metrics.

Vantage Corp has successfully completed its initial public offering, raising $13 million by selling 3,250,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at $4.00 per share. This represents a relatively modest-sized IPO for a NYSE American listing, suggesting a cautious approach to public markets. The $4.00 share price positions the company at an accessible entry point for retail investors interested in the maritime sector.

The company's focus on the tanker market is noteworthy as global shipping and energy transportation remain critical infrastructure segments. With shares beginning trading on June 12th under the ticker "VNTG", this Singapore-based firm brings international maritime exposure to U.S. markets.

The 45-day overallotment option for an additional 487,500 shares (representing 15% of the initial offering) provides flexibility to address excess demand if it materializes. Network 1 Financial Securities serving as the sole bookrunner indicates this is a smaller offering without major bulge-bracket bank participation.

Vantage's implied market capitalization appears modest based on the offering size and price, positioning it as a small-cap entry in the maritime services sector. The successful completion demonstrates some investor appetite for specialized maritime service providers despite the typically cyclical nature of shipping markets. The maritime services sector offers diversification potential for investors seeking alternatives to technology and healthcare that have dominated recent IPO markets.

SINGAPORE, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vantage Corp (NYSE American: VNTG) (“Vantage” or the “Company”), a shipbroking company providing comprehensive services including brokerage, consultancy, and operational support in the tanker market, today announced the closing of its underwritten initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 3,250,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $13 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses. The Offering closed on June 13, 2025 and the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares began trading on the NYSE American on June 12, 2025, under the symbol “VNTG”.

In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 487,500 Common Shares at the public offering price per share to cover over-allotments, if any.

Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc., a full-service broker/dealer, acted as the sole managing underwriter and bookrunner for the initial public offering. Loeb & Loeb LLP acted as legal counsel to Vantage Corp and Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC acted as legal counsel to Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. for the Offering.

The Offering is being conducted pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-282566), relating to the shares being sold in the Offering initially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 9, 2024, and was declared effective by the SEC on June 11, 2025. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus. A final prospectus relating to the Offering has been filed with the SEC on June 13, 2025, and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus related to the Offering may be obtained from Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc., The Galleria, 2 Bridge Avenue, Suite 241, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more information about the Company and the Offering. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the intended use of the proceeds. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements represent Vantage’s current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

About Vantage Corp
Founded in 2012 by five seasoned shipbrokers, Vantage Corp provides comprehensive shipbroking services, including operational support and consultancy services, in the tanker markets, covering clean petroleum products (“CPP”) and petrochemicals, dirty petroleum products (“DPP”), biofuels and vegetable oils. Vantage Corp also has a sales & projects team, a research/strategy team and an IT team. Vantage over the years has emerged as a trusted intermediary and a pivotal link between oil companies, traders, shipowners, and commercial managers, ensuring smooth logistical flow for cargo deliveries to timely demurrage and claims settlements. The Company currently operates in Singapore and Dubai. For more information, visit https://www.vantageshipbrokers.com/.

Investor Relations
John Yi and Steven Shinmachi
Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
VNTG@gateway-grp.com  

FAQ

What is Vantage Corp's (VNTG) IPO price and how much did they raise?

Vantage Corp's IPO price was $4.00 per share, and they raised approximately $13 million in gross proceeds by offering 3,250,000 Class A Ordinary Shares.

When did Vantage Corp (VNTG) begin trading on the NYSE American?

Vantage Corp began trading on the NYSE American on June 12, 2025, under the symbol VNTG.

Who was the underwriter for Vantage Corp's IPO?

Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. acted as the sole managing underwriter and bookrunner for Vantage Corp's initial public offering.

What is Vantage Corp's main business?

Vantage Corp is a shipbroking company that provides comprehensive services including brokerage, consultancy, and operational support in the tanker market.

What is the over-allotment option in Vantage Corp's IPO?

Vantage Corp granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 487,500 Common Shares at the public offering price to cover over-allotments.