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AIR Global (Nasdaq: AIIR) announced that its ordinary shares have begun trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “AIIR”. The company will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on May 21, 2026 to mark the milestone.
AIR highlights a flavored shisha molasses market estimated at $15–19 billion with projected 4–6% CAGR from 2025–2030. Recent initiatives include a planned 70,000 sq ft Romania facility (targeted operational by Q1 2027, supporting 150+ jobs, 4,000+ tons capacity), acquisition of NameLess brand rights, launch of the Crown Switch vape system in Germany, and a product collaboration with Snoop Dogg.
The Nasdaq listing follows a business combination between AIR and CAEP, resulting in AIR Global PLC becoming publicly listed in the United States under ticker AIIR.
AIR Global (Nasdaq: AIIR), described as a global leader in flavored shisha molasses and advanced inhalation technologies, has completed its business combination with Cantor Equity Partners III (CAEP).
Ordinary shares of AIR Global PLC are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under ticker AIIR on May 18, 2026, with a newly formed, internationally experienced board.
AIR (CAEP) announced plans to open a ~70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Stefanesti, Bucharest North, Romania, expected to commence operations by Q1 2027. The site is expected to produce over 4,000 tons of flavored shisha molasses annually and support more than 150 jobs.
In 2025 AIR reported approximately $400 million revenue (+6% YoY) and $139 million EBITDA (+8%). AIR and CAEP expect a business combination to complete in Q2 2026, resulting in a Nasdaq listing under ticker AIIR, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
AIR and Cantor Equity Partners III (Nasdaq: CAEP) announced the SEC declared effective the Form F-4 on April 22, 2026, ahead of their planned business combination. An Extraordinary General Meeting of CAEP shareholders is scheduled for May 12, 2026 (record date April 17, 2026). Upon closing, the combined company is expected to be named AIR Global PLC and to list on Nasdaq under ticker AIIR, with closing targeted in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
AIR and Cantor Equity Partners III (Nasdaq: CAEP) filed a Form F-4 on March 30, 2026 ahead of their proposed merger that would list AIR Global PLC on Nasdaq under AIIR.
For FY2025 AIR reported ~$400M revenue, $47M profit and $139M adjusted EBITDA. The transaction targets closing in H1 2026, subject to customary approvals.
AIR (SPAC: CAEP) appointed Gaurav Jain as Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Jain brings 23 years of global investing experience and a top Institutional Investor Europe ranking since 2020. The move supports AIR’s planned US Nasdaq listing (ticker AIIR) tied to the proposed business combination expected in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
AIR (Nasdaq: CAEP) released results of an independent indoor air quality assessment published Dec 2025 showing charcoal-free OOKA and electronic vaping products produced substantially lower airborne toxicants than conventional charcoal-heated waterpipes and cigarettes under tested conditions.
The study found ~40% lower PM10/PM2.5 with OOKA versus conventional waterpipe and near-elimination of CO, formaldehyde, benzene and NNK in tested scenarios; the Proposed Business Combination would list AIR Global as AIIR on Nasdaq, expected H1 2026 pending approvals.
AIR (to become publicly listed via CAEP / aiming for Nasdaq ticker AIIR) announced the acquisition of NameLess, a leading German premium flavored hookah brand, to expand AIR’s global flavored hookah portfolio. AIR said it will leverage its distribution network across more than 90 markets to introduce NameLess flavors, including best-seller Black Nana, to new audiences in the coming months. The announcement follows AIR’s recent Germany launch of Crown Switch, a rechargeable pod vape system using Greentank’s Quantum Vape™ and Coldstream™ technologies. AIR and Cantor Equity Partners III (Nasdaq: CAEP) signed a definitive business combination agreement on Nov. 7, 2025; the combined company AIR Global is expected to list on Nasdaq under AIIR in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
AIR (pending public listing under AIIR) launched Crown Switch, Al Fakher’s first rechargeable pod vape, now available in Germany at shisha-world.com. Crown Switch uses Greentank’s Quantum Vape™ with Coldstream™ technology and the pods contain zero ceramics or heavy metals, positioned as a colder, smoother flavor experience. AIR plans wider rollouts in coming months.
Separately, AIR and Cantor Equity Partners III (Nasdaq: CAEP) signed a definitive business combination to list the combined company as AIIR on Nasdaq, expected in H1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Industry revenue is projected at $27.2B in 2025.
AIR (to list as AIIR) and Cantor Equity Partners III (Nasdaq: CAEP) agreed to a business combination to take AIR Global Limited public, targeting a Nasdaq listing in H1 2026. The transaction implies a pro forma enterprise value of $1.749 billion. AIR reported $375M net revenue and $150M adjusted EBITDA for core products in 2024, with $149M consolidated net operating cash flow before capex and interest and ~88% cash conversion (2020–2024).
Key assets include the Al Fakher brand (>60% U.S. share, 14M consumers), >100 patents, $115M invested in product innovation, OOKA and VANT platforms, and a recent Snoop Dogg flavor collaboration.