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AES Stockholders Approve Cash Acquisition by GIP-EQT Consortium

Jun 26, 2026, 4:03 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting

Cash deal provides a near-term price floor and potential convergence toward $15; favorable vote reduces termination risk, though regulatory approvals remain a gating factor on the final price realization.

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AES stockholders have approved a cash acquisition by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Infrastructure VI, with CalPERS and QIA as co-underwriters. The deal values AES at about $10.7B in equity and $33.4B Enterprise Value, with a late-2026 to early-2027 closing horizon pending regulatory approvals. The approval reduces public float and transitions AES into a private growth platform aligned with its new owners.

  • AES stockholders approve cash sale to GIP-EQT consortium. Cash offer set at $15 per AES share, equity value about $10.7B.
  • Enterprise value about $33.4B including debt; closing contingent on approvals.
  • Close expected late 2026 or early 2027; regulatory clearance required.
  • Vote results: 97.92% in favor; 67.17% of outstanding shares supported.
  • Consortium expands flexibility to invest in AES’s energy solutions and infrastructure post-close.

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