In a move that has sent shockwaves through the utility sector and left public shareholders reeling, The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) announced on Monday, March 2, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired and taken private by a powerhouse consortium led by BlackRock’s (NYSE:
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As part of the deal, AES shareholders will receive $15 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of $10.7 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $33.4 billion.
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