Company Overview
- Name: AES Corporation
- Industry: Electric power distribution and renewable energy
- Primary Activities: Acquisition, development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy power plants worldwide.
- Public Listing: New York Stock Exchange (Ticker: AES)
- Website: www.aes.com
- IPO Date: 25 June 1991
Current Market Performance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Closing price (24 h period ending 04:56 PM CET, Wednesday 21 Oct 2026) | USD 14.96 |
| Daily change | +0.07 % |
| Current market capitalization | USD 10.7 bn |
| Shares outstanding | 713.2 mn |
| 24‑hour trading volume | USD 134.9 mn |
| 200‑day simple moving average | USD 14.74 |
| 52‑week high | USD 17.65 (27 Feb 2026) |
| 52‑week low | USD 13.21 (4 Nov 2025) |
| 30‑day performance | +0.94 % from last month‑end |
Recent Regulatory Developments
AES Corp has obtained key regulatory approvals for its proposed take‑private transaction. The approvals include:
- Clearance from the European Commission
- Clearance from the New York Public Service Commission
These approvals satisfy important conditions for closing the deal. The transaction involves a merger agreement with Horizon Parent, L.P. and related entities, and will establish a jointly owned structure incorporating investment vehicles linked to Global Infrastructure Management and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, among other investors.
The company filed an 8‑K disclosure reporting the merger agreement and related regulatory approvals. The filing contains forward‑looking statements regarding the timing, benefits, and risks associated with the transaction. Shareholders are invited to review the proxy statement dated 15 May 2026 for additional detail.
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Invesco’s filing noted active equity management, including acquisition and disposal of common shares and exercise of restricted stock units, raising its total holdings to approximately 56,500 shares.
This article presents factual information as of the stated dates and times. No opinions or speculative statements are included.
