AES Gains CFIUS Approval for Pending Horizon Merger

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    "title": "AES Gains CFIUS Approval for Pending Horizon Merger - The Globe and Mail",
    "excerpt": "AES ( (AES) ) just unveiled an update. On March 1, 2026, AES entered into a merger agreement under which Horizon Merger Sub, Inc., a subsidiary of Horizon Parent, L.P., will merge with and into AES, leaving AES as the surviving corporation. On August 27, 2026, the company secured approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, a key condition for closing, though the deal still awaits additional regulatory clearances and customary closing conditions. Following completion of the merger, AES will become jointly owned by investment vehicles affiliated with Global Infrastructure Management, LLC and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, alongside other investors. The transaction is set to shift AES’s ownership structure toward major infrastructure funds, potentially reshaping its strategic direction and capital backing within the competitive global energy and infrastructure market. The most recent analyst rating on (AES) stock is a Hold with a $15.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on AES stock, see the AES Stock Forecast page . Spark’s Take on AES Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AES is a Neutral. The score is held back primarily by balance-sheet leverage and negative free cash flow despite improved profitability. Offsetting factors include attractive valuation (low P/E and strong dividend yield), constructive technical...",
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