Fisker to List on NYSE Through Merger with Apollo Affiliated Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp.

Vinson & Elkins advised Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, Inc., in the agreement with Fisker Inc. for a business combination that would result in Fisker becoming a publicly listed company. Based in Los Angeles, Fisker is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth supported by advanced mobility solutions.

The V&E team was led by partners Ramey Layne, Brenda Lenahan, Jim Fox, John Kupiec and Shelley Barber, with assistance from Stancell Haigwood, Doug Lionberger and Patrick Whelan. Other key team members included Zach Swartz, Dan Komarek, Matt Hortenstine, Tara Tegeleci, Devika Kornbacher, Benjamin Cukerbaum, David Peck, Jason McIntosh and Lauren Meyers.

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