Vantage Corp (NYSE:VNTG) ("Vantage" or the "Company"), a shipbroking company providing comprehensive services including brokerage, consultancy, and operational support in the tanker market, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of 60% of the issued share capital of PJ Marine Shanghai Co., Ltd. ("PJ Shanghai"), based in Shanghai, China, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Vantage (BVI) Corporation.

"With PJ Shanghai now officially under the Vantage umbrella, we are excited to aggressively expand our presence in China's petrochemicals and S&P markets," said Vantage Corp CEO Andre D'Rozario. "The established on-the-ground operational infrastructure and broker presence in China positions PJ Shanghai to play a pivotal role to enhance PJ Singapore and Peijun Marine's operational efficiency and overall capabilities. While still in the early stages, we are already seeing encouraging momentum across the Petrochemical segment. The continued integration of the teams at PJ Singapore, Peijun Marine, and now PJ Shanghai is further strengthening our capabilities and positioning us to accelerate growth in this area. As each team becomes fully embedded within Vantage's operations, we aim to expand our China presence and drive increased deal flow across the S&P segment in the long-term, creating a stronger and more diversified pipeline moving forward."

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. Through its 100%-owned subsidiary Vantage (BVI) Corporation, Vantage Corp operates a growing network of regional subsidiaries, including Vantage Shipbrokers Pte Ltd (Singapore), Vantage Nexus Commercial Brokers Co., L.L.C (UAE), PJ Marine Singapore Pte. Ltd., PJ Marine Shanghai Co., Ltd., Peijun Marine Consultant Co., Limited (Hong Kong) and Hadō Pte Ltd (Singapore). Vantage Corp listed on the NYSE American on 12 June 2025. For more information, visit https://www.vantageshipbrokers.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Vantage Corp's Subsidiary Completes Acquisition of 60% Interest in PJ Marine Shanghai Co., Ltd.