AES Announces Extension of Expiration Time for Previously Announced Consent Solicitations
Rhea-AI Summary
AES (NYSE: AES) extended the expiration time for its previously announced consent solicitations for its 5.450% 2028, 3.950% 2030, 2.450% 2031 and 5.800% 2032 senior notes to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on March 13, 2026.
All other terms remain unchanged; holders who already delivered valid consents need take no further action. The solicitations are made only under the Consent Solicitation Statement dated March 5, 2026, as amended.
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News Market Reaction – AES
On the day this news was published, AES declined 0.07%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Sector peers show mixed moves: AQN (+2.11%) and BIP (+2.69%) are up, while CIG (-0.43%), ALE (-0.10%), and AVA (-0.28%) are down. No peers appeared in the momentum scanner, suggesting this consent-extension news is company-specific rather than part of a broad utilities rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 06 | Deal fairness coverage | Neutral | -0.5% | Article questioning whether AES and peers secured fair deals for shareholders. |
| Mar 05 | Subsidiary consent launch | Neutral | -0.5% | DPL LLC begins consent solicitation to amend 4.35% notes indenture around pending merger. |
| Mar 05 | AES consent launch | Neutral | -0.5% | AES launches consent solicitations for four senior note series tied to merger terms. |
| Mar 05 | IPALCO consent launch | Neutral | -0.5% | IPALCO seeks consents to amend two senior note issues in light of AES merger. |
| Mar 02 | Deal fairness coverage | Neutral | -17.8% | Headline discussing whether AES and others obtained fair deals for shareholders. |
Recent news has centered on the pending all-cash merger and related consent solicitations, with several items followed by modest -0.49% moves and one larger -17.77% decline on shareholder fairness headlines.
Over the last few weeks, AES news has focused on its announced merger with a GIP/EQT-led group and the associated debt and subsidiary consent solicitations. On Mar 5, 2026, AES and related entities launched consent solicitations for multiple senior note issues, offering a $1.00 per $1,000 fee tied to merger completion. Shareholder-focused headlines on Mar 2 and Mar 6 questioned deal fairness. Today’s extension of the consent expiration fits into this ongoing liability and merger-terms housekeeping.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends the expiration time for AES’s consent solicitations on several series of senior notes to March 13, 2026, without altering underlying terms. It fits into a broader sequence of merger- and liability-related disclosures following the $15.00-per-share all-cash acquisition agreement. Investors may watch future filings on noteholder consents, regulatory approvals, and any changes to merger conditions as key markers for the deal’s progress and capital-structure clarity.
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The Consent Solicitations were previously scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 11, 2026. Except for the extension of the Expiration Time with respect to each series of Notes as set forth above, the terms of the Consent Solicitations remain unchanged. Holders of the Notes that have validly delivered consents do not need to take further action in light of the extension.
The Consent Solicitations are being made solely on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the consent solicitation statement dated March 5, 2026, as amended by this announcement (the "Consent Solicitation Statement"). Holders of each series of Notes are referred to the Consent Solicitation Statement for the detailed terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitations with respect to each series of Notes, all of which remain unchanged except as set forth in this press release.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or an offer to purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or sell, any security. The Consent Solicitations are only being made pursuant to the terms of the Consent Solicitation Statement. No recommendation is being made as to whether Holders should consent to the Proposed Amendments (as defined in the Consent Solicitation Statement). The Consent Solicitations are not being made in any jurisdiction in which, or to or from any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such solicitation under applicable state or foreign securities or "blue sky" laws.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today.
About Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a Part of BlackRock
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, is a leading infrastructure investor that specializes in investing in, owning and operating some of the largest and most complex assets across the energy, transport, digital infrastructure and water and waste management sectors.
GIP's scaled platform has over
About EQT
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with
Important Information and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction between AES and Horizon Parent, L.P. ("Parent"). In connection with the proposed transaction, AES expects to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). AES also may file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document AES has filed or may file with the SEC and send to its stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement (when available) and other documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by AES through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or through AES' website at https://www.aes.com/investors/ or by contacting AES' Investor Relations Team at invest@aes.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
AES, its directors and officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from AES' stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Additional information regarding the identity of the participants, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction (if and when they become available). Information relating to the foregoing can also be found in the "Compensation Discussion & Analysis," "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, Directors, and Executive Officers" and "Proposal 1: Election of Directors" sections in AES' proxy statement for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 19, 2025 (the "Annual Meeting Proxy Statement"). To the extent holdings of securities by potential participants (or the identity of such participants) have changed since the information printed in the Annual Meeting Proxy Statement, such information has been or will be reflected on AES' Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 and Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 that are filed or will be filed with the SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents (when available) using the sources indicated above.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of, and subject to the safe harbor created by, the federal securities laws, including statements related to the proposed transaction between AES and Horizon Parent, L.P. (the "Transaction"), including financial estimates and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the Transaction. These forward-looking statements are based on AES' current expectations, estimates and projections regarding, among other things, the expected date of closing of the Transaction and the potential benefits thereof, its business and industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by AES, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, because they relate to events and depend upon future circumstances that may or may not occur, such as the consummation of the Transaction and the anticipated benefits thereof. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) the completion of the Transaction on anticipated terms and timing; (ii) the risk that the conditions to the completion of the Transaction, including obtaining required stockholder and regulatory approvals, are not satisfied in a timely manner or at all; (iii) potential litigation relating to the Transaction, including resulting expense or delay, and the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (iv) the risk that disruptions from the Transaction will harm AES' business, including current plans and operations; (v) the ability of AES to retain and hire key personnel; (vi) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; (vii) continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; (viii) certain restrictions during the pendency of the Transaction that may impact AES' ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (ix) significant transaction costs associated with the Transaction; (x) the possibility that the Transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (xi) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Transaction, including in circumstances requiring AES to pay a termination fee or other expenses; (xii) competitive responses to the Transaction; and (xiii) the risks and uncertainties pertaining to AES' business, including those set forth in Part I, Item 1A of AES' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A of AES' subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by AES with the SEC. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the Transaction, will be more fully discussed in the proxy statement to be provided to AES' stockholders in connection with the Transaction. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors to be presented in the proxy statement will be, considered representative, no such list should be considered a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and AES does not undertake to and specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contacts
AES Investor Contact:
Susan Harcourt 703-682-1204, susan.harcourt@aes.com
AES Media Contact:
Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399, amy.ackerman@aes.com
GIP Contact:
Mustafa Riffat, 917-747-4156, mustafa.riffat@blackrock.com
EQT Contact:
Mathilde Milch, 917-510-6626, mathilde.milch@eqtpartners.com
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FAQ
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