Malaysia
AIRASIA X COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AIRASIA BHD AND AIRASIA AVIATION GROUP LTD FROM CAPITAL A
Kuala Lumpur, 18 January 2026 – AirAsia X Bhd has completed the acquisition of AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd from Capital A Bhd, finalising the consolidation of all AirAsia-branded airlines under a single platform, AirAsia Group. The deal was settled through the issuance of about 2.31 billion new AirAsia X shares to Capital A and its shareholders, along with AirAsia X assuming RM3.8 billion (approximately EUR 798,251,000) in debt and was complemented by a private placement of 606.06 million shares to independent third-party investors, with all new shares set to be listed and quoted on Bursa Malaysia on Jan 19, 2026. The consolidation is expected to strengthen operational and financial efficiency, enhance fleet and network integration, and position the group for sustainable long-term growth, while Capital A shifts its focus toward expanding its non-aviation businesses.Source - https://www.bernama.com/tv/news.php?id=2513859 (ICE KUALA LUMPUR)
Fonte notizia: 18 gennaio 2026, Kuala Lumpur
