Salt Creek Capital Acquires Vantage Vehicle
December 29, 2023
Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired Vantage Vehicle International, Inc., a Corona, California-based manufacturer of low-speed utility vehicles (primarily electric). Founder Michael Pak is retiring as President & CEO and will remain as an investor and advisor while Salt Creek installs incoming CEO Drew Lieberman to lead growth and expand the dealer network.
- Buyers
- Salt Creek Capital
- Targets
- Vantage Vehicle International, Inc.
- Sellers
- Michael Pak (founder and retiring President & CEO)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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