AES Merger Progresses Following Ohio Public Utilities Commission Approval

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    "title": "AES Merger Progresses Following Ohio Public Utilities Commission Approval - kalkinemedia.com",
    "excerpt": "Recent News Gold.com Announces CFO Cary Dickson's Departure and Jill Van's Appoint... Franklin BSP Real Estate Debt Appoints Jerome S. Baglien as President... FTAI Aviation Grants Director Goodwin Paul R 171 Shares at No Cost GCL Global Holdings (NASDAQ: GCL) to Shift Shares to Nasdaq Capital Ma... Make Kalkine Media My Trusted Source AES’s proposed merger secured approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on September 17, 2026, advancing the transaction beyond a key closing condition. For investors, finalization still depends on obtaining further regulatory approvals and meeting customary closing requirements. AES has highlighted risks related to timing, litigation, financing, and other transaction-specific issues. Key Highlights Ohio Regulatory Approval Advances Merger AES (NYSE:AES) AES (NYSE:AES) , an electric utilities company, entered into a merger agreement with Horizon Parent, L.P. and Horizon Merger Sub, Inc. on March 1, 2026. Under the terms, Horizon Merger Sub will merge with AES, with AES continuing as the surviving entity. The Ohio commission’s approval is a mandatory condition for closing, but the deal still requires further regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Upon completion, ownership will be shared among investment vehicles linked to Global Infrastructure Management, LLC, the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, and other investors...",
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