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AirAsia Chief Says Brand Unit Is Nearing Nasdaq Backdoor Listing

February 16, 2026 at 02:22 AM
By Ram Anand
AirAsia Chief Says Brand Unit Is Nearing Nasdaq Backdoor Listing
AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes said that the Asian airline’s branding unit is closing in on a Nasdaq-listed target for a backdoor listing later this year that would value the newly created entity at about $1.5 billion.

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AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes said that the Asian airline’s branding unit is closing in on a Nasdaq-listed target for a backdoor listing later this year that would value the newly created entity at about $1.5 billion. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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