AES Corporation stockholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the company's acquisition by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Infrastructure VI, with approximately 97.92% of votes cast in favor, representing about 67.17% of all outstanding shares. The consortium, which also includes CalPERS and Qatar Investment Authority, will acquire all outstanding common shares for $15.00 per share in cash, valuing AES's equity at approximately $10.7 billion and its enterprise at roughly $33.4 billion including assumed debt. The transaction is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. AES leadership expressed gratitude for stockholder support, emphasizing that the deal enhances value and positions the company for growth with the consortium's sector expertise.
The AES CorporationStockholders approved $10.7B acquisition at $15/share cash, a premium to market price.
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