---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-034714"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AES"
cik: "0000874761"
company_name: "AES CORP"
filed_at: "2026-08-27T20:28:41+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-27T20:29:40.154711+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AES receives CFIUS approval for merger with Horizon Parent

## Summary
- On Aug 27, 2026, AES received CFIUS approval for its pending merger with Horizon Parent, L.P.
- Merger agreement signed March 1, 2026; closing still subject to other regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Post-closing, AES will be jointly owned by Global Infrastructure Management and EQT Infrastructure VI funds plus other investors.
- CFIUS approval is a condition to closing; additional regulatory approvals and conditions remain unmet.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-034714
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AES
- cik: 0000874761
- company_name: AES CORP
- filed_at: 2026-08-27T20:28:41+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874761/000114036126034714/0001140361-26-034714-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874761/000114036126034714/ef20081101_8k.htm

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