AES has closed its equity sale with a wholly owned investment subsidiary of the China Investment Corporation (CIC). The deal raises US$1.58 billion in new capital for the company. CIC acquired 125.5 million shares of AES stock for US$12.60/share in exchange for an approximate 15% stake in the company.
Paul Hanrahan, president and CEO of AES, said, “We are extremely pleased with our new partnership with CIC. Their investment in AES provides a source of capital that allows us to take full advantage of our pipeline of investment projects and to pursue select M&A transactions. Additionally, working with CIC will expand our sources of financing in Asia, where the majority of growth in electricity demand is projected to occur.”
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The transaction is subject to various regulatory reviews and has met all regulatory conditions to closing.
