Firm intentionOther28 September 2026

OceanLight Acquisition Corporation to acquire AIRE Inc.

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Deal facts

Buyer
OceanLight Acquisition Corporation
Target
AIRE Inc.
Deal value
USD 1,000,000,000
Announced
28 September 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Other
Country
Cayman Islands
Consideration
shares
What we know

OceanLight Acquisition Corporation has agreed to acquire AIRE Inc. in a strategic transaction valued at one billion US dollars. The deal, announced on 28 September 2026, involves the transfer of equity shares as the sole form of consideration. Both the acquirer and the target entity are registered in the Cayman Islands, indicating a corporate structure that aligns with international investment frameworks. The transaction represents a significant consolidation of assets within the sector, although specific operational details regarding the target’s business activities remain limited in the available data.

The acquisition is currently at the firm intention stage, with no completion date yet reported. Regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions are expected to be required before the deal can be finalised. Given the substantial equity value involved, the transaction will likely undergo scrutiny from relevant authorities to ensure compliance with market standards. The parties have expressed their commitment to completing the process, subject to the satisfaction of all necessary legal and procedural requirements. This move underscores the continued activity in the market for high-value corporate acquisitions, particularly those structured through offshore entities.

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  1. Firm intention

    OceanLight Acquisition Corporation firm intention to acquire AIRE Inc.

    Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 28, 2026, OceanLight Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Parent”), AIRE Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), Everque Limited, a business company incorporated under the laws of British Virgin Islands (the “Principal Shareholder”), Chenxiao Qiu, an individual, solely in his capacity a

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