AES Corp Amends Credit Agreements to Facilitate Major Merger Change of Control

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AES Corp has executed amendments to its credit and letter of credit agreements, modifying change of control provisions to enable the previously announced merger and new ownership structure involving Global Infrastructure Management, EQT, and Qatar Investment Authority.

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• Credit Agreement Amendments Executed

  AES Corp entered into Amendment No. 2 to its Credit Agreement with Citibank, N.A. on March 13, 2026, and a First Amendment to its Credit Agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on March 16, 2026.

• Letter of Credit Agreement Amended

  The company also executed Amendment No. 1 to its Letter of Credit Agreement with Barclays Bank PLC on March 16, 2026.

• Facilitates Merger Change of Control

  These amendments collectively modify change of control provisions in the agreements to permit direct or indirect ownership of AES Corp by Global Infrastructure Management, LLC, EQT Fund Management S.à r.l., and Qatar Investment Authority, which is crucial for the completion of the previously announced merger.

• Follows Prior Merger Disclosures

  This action follows the announcement of the Agreement and Plan of Merger on March 2, 2026, and the detailed FAQ filed on March 11, 2026, explaining the merger's strategic rationale and financial structure.

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This 8-K filing details the successful execution of critical amendments to existing credit facilities and a letter of credit agreement. These modifications are essential to permit the change of control associated with the previously announced merger with Horizon Parent, L.P. and its affiliates, including significant institutional investors. The amendments remove potential hurdles related to change of control clauses, signaling that the merger is progressing as planned and has secured the necessary financial consents from lenders. This development provides further clarity and reduces execution risk for the ongoing merger process.