ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE:
AES) ("AES" or the "Company") announced today the period beginning
on February 7, 2024 and ending on
February 13, 2024 as the final
remarketing period for its 0% Series A Cumulative Perpetual
Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value, with a liquidation
preference of $1,000 per share (the
"Convertible Preferred Stock"), originally issued on March 11, 2021 as part of AES' equity units (the
"Equity Units"). No assurance can be given that the
Convertible Preferred Stock will be successfully remarketed during
the final remarketing period.
The Equity Units represent mandatorily convertible preferred
stock. Accordingly, the shares associated with the combined
instrument are already reflected in diluted earnings per share
using the if-converted method.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy the Convertible Preferred Stock nor
shall there be any sale of the Convertible Preferred Stock in any
state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful
prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of
any such state.
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. For more information, visit www.aes.com.
Safe Harbor Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. 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, rates of
return consistent with prior experience and the COVID-19
pandemic.
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' 2022 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, except where
required by law.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2022 Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed March 1,
2023 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 be obtained by visiting the Company's website at
www.aes.com.
Website Disclosure
AES uses its website, including its quarterly updates, as
channels of distribution of Company information. The
information AES posts through these channels may be deemed
material. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website,
in addition to following AES' press releases, quarterly SEC filings
and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you
may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about
AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the "Subscribe
to Alerts" page of AES' Investors website. The contents of
AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however,
incorporated by reference into this release.
Investor Relations: Susan
Harcourt 703-682-1204, susan.harcourt@aes.com
Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399,
amy.ackerman@aes.com
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