AirAsia X secures full subscription for RM1 billion placement, enters final stage of group consolidation

Robust participation from a mix of institutional and private investors as the Group enters its next growth trajectory to become a global low cost network carrier

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 January 2026 – AirAsia X Berhad (“AirAsia X” or “the Company”) today announced that it has fixed the price of its Proposed Private Placement at RM 1.65 per share. The placement was fully subscribed by a broad mix of institutional and private investors, reflecting strong support as the Company enters the final stage of its aviation restructuring.

The successful completion of this placement represents a key step towards the formation of the enlarged AirAsia Group (“the Group”). The transaction is scheduled to be completed on 19 January 2026, with the new shares to be listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on the same day.

AirAsia X Chairman, Dato' Fam Lee Ee, expressed his gratitude for the strong market response, stating: “We are incredibly pleased to see such robust support from the investor community, which serves as a clear demonstration of confidence in the world’s best low-cost airline. This capital injection is not just about the present; it fuels our growth trajectory as we work towards becoming the world’s first low-cost network carrier. By revolutionising air travel once again, we are creating a seamless, global connectivity model that will redefine efficiency and affordability for passengers worldwide.”

The successful completion of this restructuring will also allow the Group to move into its next phase of growth. With a significantly strengthened balance sheet and renewed investor backing, the enlarged AirAsia Group will now focus on refinancing its existing debt to secure lower interest costs and enhance long-term profitability and cash flow. This financial discipline is central to the Group’s post-restructuring strategy as it integrates long-haul and short-haul operations into a single, cohesive aviation powerhouse.

The consolidation of all AirAsia-branded airlines under a single group structure is intended to unlock operational and financial efficiencies, including improved fleet utilisation, more integrated network planning and a more resilient operating platform. It also allows the Group to better leverage the broader aviation and travel ecosystem developed through the Capital A Berhad’s group of companies, supporting lower operating costs and diversified revenue opportunities through scale, shared capabilities and ancillary offerings.

Looking ahead, the Group is exploring the development of a strategic hub in Bahrain, inspired by the connectivity models of leading Middle East carriers, while applying a distinctly low-cost airline approach anchored in cost discipline and operational efficiency.

At the same time, the Group is finalising additional aircraft order to optimise fleet planning, with the aim of reducing unit costs, improving loads, reaching new markets and improving margin performance. This will be complemented by a continued focus on growing ancillary revenue and maintaining a highly competitive cost base, reinforcing the Group’s ambition to operate among the lowest-cost airlines globally while keeping air travel accessible over the long term.

As the consolidation nears its targeted completion on 19 January, the Group’s focus remains on scaling with discipline, ensuring the business is well positioned to operate reliably, respond to demand and continue offering accessible air travel over the long term, while creating sustainable value for shareholders.