AES furnishes Q3 2025 results and outlook via 8-K, Ex. 99.1

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The AES Corporation furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2025. The release, provided as Exhibit 99.1, also includes the Company’s most recent guidance and additional forward-looking information.

The information was furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2025

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THE AES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

001-12291

54-1163725

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4300 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22203

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(703) 522-1315

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			AES			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 4, 2025, The AES Corporation (“AES” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. Such information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 4, 2025, AES issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, its most recent guidance and provided additional forward-looking information. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. Such information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Safe Harbor Disclosure

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act and of the Exchange Act. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth, and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES’ current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels, and rates of return consistent with prior experience.

Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A “Risk Factors” and Item 7: Management’s Discussion & Analysis in AES’ 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES’ filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES’ business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 11, 2025, or subsequent filings with the SEC, may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Annual Report on Form 10-K may also be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at www.aes.com.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.    Description  

99.1        Press Release issued by The AES Corporation, dated November 4, 2025

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

									THE AES CORPORATION
Date:			November 4, 2025			By:			/s/ Stephen Coughlin
						Name:			Stephen Coughlin
						Title:			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1			Press Release issued by The AES Corporation, dated November 4, 2025
101			Inline XBRL Document Set for the Cover Page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

FAQ

What did AES (AES) announce in this 8-K?

AES furnished a press release with financial results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2025, along with updated guidance, as Exhibit 99.1.

Under which items was the AES (AES) information provided?

The information was furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).

Is the AES (AES) press release deemed “filed” with the SEC?

No. It is furnished, not deemed “filed,” and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities nor incorporated by reference into other filings.

Where can investors find the detailed AES (AES) results?

See Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K. AES also references its 2024 Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings for additional information.

Does the AES (AES) release include forward-looking statements?

Yes. The press release includes forward-looking statements and a Safe Harbor disclosure outlining assumptions and risk factors.

How can I obtain AES’s (AES) 2024 Form 10-K?

Requests can be made to the Office of the Corporate Secretary at AES, or the report can be accessed at www.aes.com.