AES Corp Says European Commission Unconditionally Approves Aes Merger On October 15, 2026; NYPSC Issues Ruling Requiring No Further Review For AES Merger On October 19, 2026

On October 15, 2026, the European Commission granted unconditional approval for AES Corp's merger under EU regulations. Following this, on October 19, 2026, the New York Public Service Commission ruled that no further review is required for the merger under state law. The merger is still subject to additional regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and upon completion, AES will be jointly owned by investment vehicles affiliated with Global Infrastructure Management, LLC and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund.