The AES Corporation (AES) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Preliminary communications address a proposed merger with Horizon Parent, L.P. and Horizon Merger Sub, Inc., under an agreement dated March 1, 2026.

• The transaction will result in the company no longer being publicly traded, with shares delisted from the NYSE upon closing.

• Employees holding stock will receive cash for each share at closing, with further details on equity awards to be communicated.

• Forward-looking statements caution that actual results may differ due to risks and uncertainties.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• A proxy statement will be filed with the SEC for shareholder approval of the proposed merger.

• Investors and security holders are urged to read the proxy statement and related documents when available.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Directors, officers, and employees may be considered participants in the proxy solicitation for the merger.

• Additional information on participants and their interests will be disclosed in the proxy statement.