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AES to be Acquired for $15 Per Share in $33.4 Billion Deal

Published on 4/21/2026

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AES to be Acquired for $15 Per Share in $33.4 Billion Deal

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AES (AES) has agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT AB for $15.00 per share, with a total enterprise value of approximately $33.4 billion. This transaction reflects a focus on the utility sector, particularly in the current economic environment. The acquisition will result in AES going private, potentially impacting its dividend strategies and investor sentiments. The all-cash deal emphasizes the growing interest in utility companies amid rising inflation and interest rates.

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