A1R WATER and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits National Distribution Agreement

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A1R WATER (Nasdaq: IPCX) announced a national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, effective October 1, 2025, with initial product rollout in South Florida and planned expansion to additional markets.

The companies highlighted a shared sustainability focus; A1R expects to generate, distribute and sell over 30 million gallons of BPA- and microplastic-free water in 2025. A1R also signed a definitive business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III (Nasdaq: IPCX); upon closing the combined company will be named Air Water Ventures Limited and listed on Nasdaq under the symbol WATR.

Positive

• National distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's effective Oct 1, 2025
• Initial market entry in South Florida with planned expansion
• A1R expects to produce and sell over 30 million gallons in 2025
• Definitive business combination to list as WATR on Nasdaq

Negative

• Initial product distribution is limited to South Florida, limiting near-term geographic reach

Insights

Beverage Distribution Strategist

National distribution deal with Southern Glazer's accelerates market access for A1R WATER, starting in South Florida with broader rollout planned.

A1R WATER gains access to the logistics, retail relationships, and on‑premise channels of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, a large national distributor, via a national distribution agreement executed on October 1, 2025. The initial focus on canned sparkling and still water in South Florida lowers launch complexity and lets both companies validate demand before scaling to additional markets.

The arrangement depends on execution across several vectors: retail listing cadence, on‑premise penetration, inventory management, and consumer acceptance of an innovation‑sourced water product. The press release cites an expected generation and sale volume of over 30 million gallons in 2025, which if realized would materially support shelf supply needs but also requires tight logistics coordination.

Watch for concrete milestones over the next 6–12 months: distribution roll‑out schedules, retail and on‑premise listing announcements in new markets, and any reported sales/volume figures tied to the rollout. Successful early distribution performance in South Florida will be the clearest short‑term indicator of the agreement’s commercial impact.

MIAMI and DALLAS, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A1R WATER, a global leader in atmospheric water generation, and https://www.southernglazers.com/, the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, have entered into a national distribution agreement on October 1, 2025. Initial product distribution will be limited to South Florida, with plans to expand to other markets.

This strategic agreement has allowed Southern Glazer's to expand its extensive portfolio in the total beverage space, beginning with the distribution of canned sparkling and still water, followed by bottled water options.

"We're excited to partner with Southern Glazer's, whose extensive expertise and capabilities in the beverage sector makes them the ideal champion to support A1R WATER in the market," said Pete Carr, President and CEO, A1R WATER. "Their multi-generational presence in the industry, combined with their exceptional results, will be invaluable as we unite to bring our first-class product to a wider audience."

"The relationship with A1R WATER represents a strategic opportunity to reach consumers in the non-alcohol beverage space," said Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. "With A1R WATER, we're combining our strengths to continue delivering to the demands of our customers and suppliers while also aligning with the values of our consumers. We look forward to growing together."

The relationship also reflects the shared commitment to sustainability between the two companies. Founded in 2018, A1R WATER has spent eight years evolving decades-old dehumidification technology into a commercial scale native source of drinking water, with over 30 million gallons of BPA- and microplastic-free water expected to be generated, distributed and sold in 2025.

A1R WATER also recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (Nasdaq: IPCX). Upon closing of the business combination, the combined company will be named Air Water Ventures Limited, and its ordinary shares will be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "WATR". 

About A1R WATER
Working at the intersection of tech and engineering, A1R WATER designs and manufactures air-to-water technology to create clean water from humidity in the air. A1R WATER manufactures and sells systems ranging from counter-top consumer units to 3,000 liter/day industrial systems that can supply utility-scale water farms. A1R WATER also builds and operates on-balance sheet water farms and bottling sites, delivering finished canned and bottled water products to marquee global brands including Conrad (Hilton) Abu Dhabi, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and Le Meridian. For more information, please visit https://a1rwater.com/ 

About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer's Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2025, Southern Glazer's was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer's urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information, please visit www.southernglazers.com.

About Inflection Point Asset Management
Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in April of 2025 and is the third SPAC vehicle of Inflection Point Asset Management. Led by Wall Street veteran Michael Blitzer, Inflection Point has been a successful repeat SPAC sponsor in the SPAC asset class. In February 2023, Inflection Point I combined with $2.0B space exploration company Intuitive Machines, Inc. In March 2025, Inflection Point II combined with the $1.4B vertically integrated rare earth magnet company USA Rare Earth, Inc. The keystone in Inflection Point's strategy and continued success is leading committed-capital investments into their business combinations, ensuring their combined businesses debut as well funded public companies, and not relying on the volatile new issuance follow-on market that the SPAC asset class has become known for. For more information, please visit https://inflectionpointacquisition.com/home/default.aspx.

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SOURCE Air Water Ventures Holdings Ltd.

FAQ

What did A1R WATER announce with Southern Glazer's on October 1, 2025?

A1R WATER entered a national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's, starting with distribution in South Florida and plans to expand to other markets.

How much water does A1R WATER expect to generate and sell in 2025?

A1R WATER expects to generate, distribute and sell over 30 million gallons of BPA- and microplastic-free water in 2025.

What is the status of A1R WATER's Nasdaq listing and ticker after the merger with IPCX?

A1R WATER entered a definitive business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III; upon closing the combined company will be named Air Water Ventures Limited and listed under the ticker WATR.

When did the A1R WATER and Southern Glazer's distribution agreement become effective?

The distribution agreement became effective on October 1, 2025.

What products will Southern Glazer's distribute for A1R WATER initially?

Initial distribution will begin with canned sparkling and still water, followed by bottled water options.