Capital A International, Owner of the Iconic AirAsia Brand, to be Publicly Listed in the U.S. through Business Combination with Aetherium Acquisition Corp

Capital A Berhad (“Capital A”), (Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange: 5099.KL), announced on Wednesday, February 28, that it had finalized a business combination agreement with Aetherium Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: GMFI), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”), to list Capital A International (“CAPI”) in the U.S. public markets. CAPI leverages the expansion, management and licensing of the AirAsia brand, and serves as a dynamic global marketing catalyst for Asean brands. The transaction also offers investors a gateway to participate in a fast-growing economic hub, on track to become the world’s fourth largest economy by 2030.

The transaction has a proposed value of US$1.15 billion.

Rimon advised Aetherium Acquisition Corp on the deal.  The Rimon team was led by Partner, Debbie Klis, with support from Ben Aguilera, Ivan Komaritsky, Victoria Yang, David E. Case, Craig Tanner, John Isaza, and Roy Gillig.

Congratulations to Aetherium Acquisition Corp and the Rimon team!

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