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AES is a diversified power generation and utility company organized into four strategic business units (SBUs) based on technology: Renewables, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, and New Energy Technologies. The company operates two main lines of business: generation and utilities, involving owning and operating power plants to generate and sell power, as well as distributing and selling electricity to end-user customers in various sectors . AES emphasizes its strategic focus on renewable energy and innovative technologies, indicating significant investment in these areas for future growth .
- Utilities - Comprises regulated utilities such as AES Indiana, AES Ohio, and AES El Salvador, which generate, purchase, distribute, transmit, and sell electricity to end-user customers.
- Renewables - Includes solar, wind, energy storage, and hydro generation facilities, focusing on sustainable energy solutions.
- Energy Infrastructure - Involves natural gas, LNG, coal, pet coke, diesel, and oil generation facilities, including operations in Chile.
- New Energy Technologies - Focuses on green hydrogen initiatives and investments in companies like Fluence, Uplight, and 5B, which are involved in innovative energy technologies.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Andrés R. Gluski Executive | President and Chief Executive Officer | Board Member at Waste Management, Inc.; Chairman of Council of the Americas/Americas Society. | Andrés R. Gluski has been with AES since 2000 and CEO since September 2011. He has led AES to become a leader in clean technologies. | View Report → |
Bernerd Da Santos Executive | Executive Vice President and President of the Renewables Strategic Business Unit | Board Member at AES Brasil Energia S.A.; AES Mong Duong Power Co. Ltd.; IPALCO; Son My LNG Terminal LLC. | Joined AES in 2000, previously COO, now focusing on expanding AES's renewables platform. | |
Juan Ignacio Rubiolo Executive | Executive Vice President and President of the Energy Infrastructure SBU | Board Member at AES Andes, AES Brasil Energia, AES Colombia & Cia S.C.A. E.S.P.. | Joined AES in 2001, extensive international experience, previously CEO of AES Mexico. | |
Paul L. Freedman Executive | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | Board Member at AES U.S. Investments, Inc.; IPALCO; AES Ohio; AES Southland Energy Holdings, LLC; Business Council for International Understanding; Coalition for Integrity. | Joined AES in 2007, previously Chief of Staff to the CEO, now leading legal and governance frameworks. | |
Ricardo Manuel Falú Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Board Member at Fluence Energy, Inc.; AES Andes; IPALCO; AES Ohio; AES Colombia. | Joined AES in 2003, previously CEO of AES Andes, now COO focusing on strategic and commercial operations. | |
Stephen Coughlin Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Board Member at AES Clean Energy Development Holdings, LLC; AES U.S. Investments, Inc.; AES U.S. Generation, LLC; IPALCO Enterprises, Inc.. | Joined AES in 2007, previously CEO of Fluence, and has led corporate strategy and financial planning. | |
Tish Mendoza Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer | Board Member at IPALCO; Fluence Energy, Inc.; AES Ohio. | Joined AES in 2006, has shaped HR strategy and internal communications. | |
Alain Monié Board | Director | Executive Chairman of Ingram Micro Inc.. | Independent Director since July 2017, former CEO of Ingram Micro Inc.. | |
Gerard M. Anderson Board | Director | Non-Executive Director of The Andersons, Inc.. | Elected to AES Board in July 2023, former Executive Chairman of DTE Energy Company. | |
Holly K. Koeppel Board | Director | Board Member at British American Tobacco p.l.c.; Arch Resources, Inc.; Flutter Entertainment plc. | Independent Director since April 2015, former Managing Director at Corsair Infrastructure Management. | |
Inderpal S. Bhandari Board | Director | Board Member at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.. | Joined AES Board in January 2024, former Global Chief Data Officer at IBM. | |
Janet G. Davidson Board | Director | Board Member at STMicroelectronics, N.V.. | Independent Director since February 2019, extensive experience in technology and corporate strategy. | |
John B. Morse, Jr. Board | Chairman of the Board and Lead Independent Director | Director at Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.. | Independent Director since December 2008, former CFO of The Washington Post Company. | |
Julia M. Laulis Board | Director | Chair of the Board, President, and CEO of Cable One, Inc.. | Independent Director since April 2020, extensive experience in media and telecommunications. | |
Maura Shaughnessy Board | Director | None. | Independent Director since July 2021, former Portfolio Manager of MFS Utilities Fund. | |
Moisés Naím Board | Director | Distinguished Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. | Independent Director since April 2013, former Editor in Chief of Foreign Policy magazine. | |
Teresa M. Sebastian Board | Director | Director at Peckham Industries, Inc.; Kaiser Aluminum Corporation. | Independent Director since January 2021, President and CEO of The Dominion Asset Group. |
- With the expected 50%+ load growth in AES Indiana and AES Ohio, how confident are you in your ability to supply the necessary generation capacity, given the planned coal-to-gas conversions and reliance on renewables, and what challenges do you foresee in meeting this demand?
- Considering the rise in generative AI and the significant demand for data centers, how is AES planning to secure critical components, such as domestically produced solar panels and batteries, to meet domestic content requirements and avoid potential new tariffs?
- How will the current lower interest rate environment impact the profitability of your future projects, especially those yet to be built, and are there opportunities for incremental benefits from reduced financing costs?
- You have reported that you are nearly two-thirds of the way to achieving your $3.5 billion asset sale target by 2027; can you provide more details on which specific non-core assets or business segments you are considering for future sales, and how this aligns with your overall strategic focus?
- Could you elaborate on the timeline and strategies for your projects to qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credits, specifically addressing the implications for returns in both your solar and storage projects, and how any potential delays might affect your financial projections?
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
Long Point | 2024 | Acquired on September 20, 2024, this asset acquisition involved a project in Arizona comprising a 300 MW wind facility, a 150 MW solar facility, and a 40 MW battery storage facility. The deal was structured with $6 million paid upfront and up to $47 million in contingent consideration. |
Hot Air | 2024 | Agreed on September 20, 2024, the acquisition secured a 350 MW wind facility in Arizona and was treated as an asset acquisition, with $6 million allocated to identifiable intangible assets plus up to $47 million contingent consideration pending milestone resolution. |
Sol Madison Solar, LLC | 2024 | Completed on April 5, 2024, this business combination acquired a 63 MW construction-stage solar project in Virginia along with a pipeline of early-stage projects at a $20 million purchase price, with assets recorded at fair value and no goodwill recognized. |
Hoosier Wind Project, LLC | 2024 | Finalized with closing on February 29, 2024, this asset acquisition secured a 106 MW wind facility in Indiana for a total of $93 million (with $49 million allocated to tangible assets and working capital, and the remainder tied to the termination of a PPA), enhancing AES Indiana's renewables portfolio under the Utilities SBU. |
Tulare County Solar and BESS Project | 2023 | Completed on October 2, 2023, this construction-stage project in Tulare County, California was acquired for approximately $253 million in cash payments, with part of the transaction contingent on future milestones, and is reported under the Renewables SBU. |
Petersburg Solar Project | 2023 | Entered into on August 31, 2023, this asset acquisition of a 250 MW solar and BESS project was executed at fair value for about $49 million, with the project reported in the Utilities SBU. |
Calhoun County Solar Project | 2023 | Acquired on July 18, 2023, this late development-stage 125 MW solar project was purchased for approximately $64 million (including $42 million contingent consideration assessed using Level 3 inputs) and is recorded under the Renewables SBU. |
Helio Atacama Tres SpA | 2023 | Completed on June 9, 2023 via AES Andes S.A., this asset acquisition involved obtaining 100% of the equity interests in Helio Atacama Tres SpA, which owns the Bolero photovoltaic power plant, for a total consideration of $114 million with fair value adjustments allocated to PP&E, reported under the Energy Infrastructure SBU. |
Bellefield Projects | 2023 | Finalized on June 5, 2023, this acquisition of two late development-stage solar and BESS projects (each with 1 GW capacity) in California was structured as an asset acquisition with a total cash payment of about $449 million (subject to contingent adjustments and updates in fair value), strategically reinforcing AES’s renewables portfolio under the Renewables SBU. |
Agua Clara, S.A.S. | 2022 | Completed on June 17, 2022, this asset acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in a wind project was executed for $98 million and is reported under the MCAC SBU. |
Tunica Windpower, LLC | 2022 | Acquired on June 17, 2022 as an asset acquisition, this transaction involved purchasing 100% of Tunica Windpower, LLC for approximately $22 million (including $7 million in contingent consideration with quarterly fair value updates), and is reported in the US and Utilities SBU. |
Windsor PV1, LLC | 2022 | Finalized on May 27, 2022, this asset acquisition of an early development-stage solar project was completed for approximately $17 million (including $5 million in contingent consideration), with fair value measurement applied to assets and liabilities, reported in the US and Utilities SBU. |
Community Energy, LLC | 2021 | Finalized in December 2021 (with purchase price allocation in early 2022), this business combination acquired a 10 GW pipeline of renewable projects along with a team of 70 professionals for $217 million in cash plus $38 million in non-recourse debt, resulting in $90 million of goodwill, and is strategically reported under the US and Utilities SBU. |
New York Wind (Cogentrix Valcour Intermediate Holdings, LLC) | 2022 | With initial completion in November 2021 and final allocation in Q1 2022, this asset acquisition involved operating wind assets across six sites in New York for $352 million cash plus $126 million of assumed debt, creating $199 million in goodwill and complementing AES’s repowering strategy under the US and Utilities SBU. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for AES.
- Q1 2025 Results: Reported Adjusted EBITDA of $591 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.27, affirming strong operational performance.
- Guidance Reaffirmed: Maintains annual guidance with EBITDA of $2.65–$2.85 billion and EPS of $2.10–$2.26.
- Asset Sale & Tariff Mitigation: Achieved $450 million in asset sale proceeds for its global insurance stake while mitigating tariff exposure on major equipment.
- Renewables Expansion: Expanded its renewables footprint with a 11.7 GW backlog, securing 443 MW of new PPAs, completing construction of 643 MW, and progressing 2.6 GW of projects ~80% complete.
- Strategic Investments: Investing approximately $1.4 billion in U.S. utilities, including progress on the nearly complete 1 GW Bellefield project and other transmission and renewable initiatives.
- Cash tender offer details: AES Corp announced pricing terms for its cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding 3.300% Senior Notes due 2025. The Purchase Price is set at $995.97 per $1,000 principal amount, determined by a fixed spread of +25 basis points and a yield based on a UST reference security.
- Key dates and interest details: The Tender Offer expires on March 18, 2025, with payment for the accepted notes scheduled for March 21, 2025. Additionally, all holders will receive accrued interest from January 15, 2025 until the Settlement Date.
- 86.25% of the outstanding $900M in 3.300% Senior Notes was tendered, with $776.214M validly accepted as of the March 18, 2025 expiration time.
- The accepted securities will be purchased at a rate of $995.97 per $1,000 principal amount, with accrued interest from January 15, 2025, up to the settlement date, March 21, 2025.
- The closing of the tender offer is contingent on the successful completion of a concurrent $800M 5.800% Senior Notes debt financing, expected to close on March 20, 2025.
- AES Corp announced a cash tender offer to purchase its 3.300% Senior Notes due 2025 at a purchase price of $995.97 per $1,000 principal amount, with the price determined by a fixed spread plus yield calculations.
- The tender offer includes payment of accrued and unpaid interest from January 15, 2025 to an expected settlement date on March 21, 2025.
- The offer is subject to certain conditions, including a financing condition to secure the necessary funds, and has specific expiration and withdrawal deadlines for securities holders.
- AES Corp entered into an underwriting agreement on March 12, 2025 to offer and sell $800 million of 5.8% Senior Notes due 2032.
- The net proceeds are planned to fund a tender offer for its outstanding 3.3% Senior Notes due 2025 and to retire additional debt.
- The offering is expected to close on March 20, 2025, subject to customary conditions.
- AES Corp announced the pricing of $800 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.800% senior notes due 2032, with closing expected on March 20, 2025.
- The net proceeds will primarily be used to fund the tender offer for repurchasing its 3.300% Senior Notes due 2025, with any residual funds allocated to retire existing debt and for general corporate purposes.
- The offering is supported by a group of joint book-running managers, including Citigroup, BNP Paribas, BofA Securities, MUFG Securities, and Santander US Capital Markets.
- AES Corp intends to offer new senior notes to fund a tender offer aimed at purchasing its 3.300% Senior Notes due 2025, with any additional proceeds designated for retiring other outstanding debt and general corporate purposes.
- The offering, subject to market and other conditions, involves a consortium of joint book-running managers including Citigroup Global Markets, BNP Paribas, BofA Securities, MUFG Securities Americas, and Santander US Capital Markets.
- AES announced a cash tender offer to purchase all of its outstanding 3.300% Senior Notes due 2025, with the offer priced based on a fixed spread plus the yield from a U.S. Treasury reference security.
- The tender offer includes payment of accrued interest from January 15, 2025, with the settlement expected on March 21, 2025, and will expire on March 18, 2025.
- The offer is subject to certain conditions, including a debt financing requirement to secure the funds necessary for the purchase.
- AES Corporation announced its intention to offer senior notes in a registered public offering, subject to market conditions and other factors.
- The net proceeds are planned to be used to fund the cash tender offer for its outstanding 3.300% Senior Notes due 2025, pay related fees, retire certain indebtedness, and support general corporate purposes.