Oct 28, 4:20 PM ET
On October 28, 2026, the European Commission closed its preliminary review of AES's pending merger with Horizon Parent, L.P. under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The clearance is one condition to closing, which still requires certain additional regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
- European Commission closed its preliminary review on October 28, 2026 under Article 10(4) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2560
- The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation approval is a condition to closing, but the merger remains subject to other regulatory approvals
- After closing, AES would be jointly owned by investment vehicles affiliated with Global Infrastructure Management, LLC and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, among other investors
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Oct 19, 4:51 PM ET
AES disclosed that the European Commission unconditionally approved its pending merger on October 15, 2026, and the New York Public Service Commission ruled on October 19, 2026 that no further review is required under New York Public Service Law Section 70. Both are conditions to closing, which still depends on other regulatory approvals and customary conditions, and after closing AES would be jointly owned by investment vehicles linked to Global Infrastructure Management and EQT Infrastructure VI.
- European Commission unconditionally approved the merger on October 15, 2026.
- New York Public Service Commission issued a declaratory ruling on October 19, 2026 that no further review is required under Section 70.
- Closing remains subject to certain additional regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
- Merger agreement with Horizon Parent, L.P. was entered into on March 1, 2026.
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Sep 16, 4:19 PM ET
AES disclosed that Bernerd Da Santos, who had moved from President of US & Renewables to Chairman of the AES Clean Energy Board in April 2026, left the company effective September 14, 2026, to become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Fluence Energy, Inc. His separation agreement provides severance under the company's executive severance plan, which matters to shareholders because it is a cost tied to a senior leadership departure.
- Departure effective September 14, 2026; he accepted a role as EVP and COO at Fluence Energy, Inc.
- Severance equal to one times annualized base salary plus annual target bonus for fiscal 2026, plus a pro-rata fiscal 2026 bonus at target performance
- He will also receive applicable retirement benefits under company plans; the filing gives no dollar amounts
- Full separation agreement to be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2026
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Aug 5, 4:09 PM ET
AES amended two credit agreements on August 5, 2026, extending the termination date of the Citi revolving commitments from August 23, 2027 to August 23, 2028. The SMBC revolving commitments are set to be extended from December 6, 2026 to December 6, 2027, subject to customary closing conditions. Other terms of both credit agreements remain unchanged, and the filing does not state borrowing amounts.
- Citi Credit Agreement revolver termination date extended from August 23, 2027 to August 23, 2028
- SMBC Credit Agreement revolver termination date to be extended from December 6, 2026 to December 6, 2027, subject to customary closing conditions
- All other terms of both credit agreements remain in effect
- Amendments filed as Exhibits 10.1 (Citi) and 10.2 (SMBC)
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