The AES Corporation (AES) Loses 17.8% on Discounted Merger With GIP, EQT
We recently published 10 Firms Facing a Rough March So Far. The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) was one of the worst performers on Monday.
The AES Corp. fell by 17.77 percent on Monday to close at $14.21 apiece, as investors unloaded portfolios following news that it would be acquired by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund at a 13 percent discount from its previous closing price.
In a statement, The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) said that it entered into a definitive agreement with GIP and EQT for the sale of its shares at a price of $15 apiece, markedly lower than the $17.28 closing price last Friday, or prior to the official announcement.
“Following a rigorous review of strategic options, the AES Board determined that this transaction with the Consortium maximizes value for stockholders and provides compelling cash value. We ran a robust process that included several parties and evaluated the transaction with the company’s standalone prospects in mind. AES has a significant need for capital to support growth beyond 2027, particularly given the significant new investments in both US generation and utilities businesses,” The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) Chairman Jay Morse said.
“In the absence of a transaction with the consortium, the company would likely require a plan that includes reduction or elimination of the dividend and/or substantial new equity issuances. After extensive work and deliberation, we concluded that this transaction is in the best interest of AES stockholders,” he noted.
The acquisition is not expected to impact customer rates in its regulated utilities, including those in Indiana and Ohio.
The transaction is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
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