ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 8, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The AES Corporation
(NYSE: AES) approved an increase of 4% in the Company's quarterly
common stock dividend, from $0.1659
per share to $0.1725 per share,
beginning in the first quarter of 2024.
The Company's first quarter 2024 common stock dividend of
$0.1725 per share is payable on
February 15, 2024 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on February
1, 2024. Additional information regarding dividends
paid by AES, including tax treatment, can be found on www.aes.com
by selecting "Investors" then "Stock Information" and then
"Dividend History."
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy
company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our
many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener,
smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse
workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational
excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic
energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs
today. For more information, visit www.aes.com.
Safe Harbor Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but
are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and
financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are
not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead
constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable
assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on
certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but
are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections
of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency
pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and
electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational
performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical
levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog
and growth investments at normalized investment levels, rates of
return consistent with prior experience and the COVID-19
pandemic.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in
our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and
other factors. Important factors that could affect actual
results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the
risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7:
"Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' 2022 Annual Report
on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the
risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except where required by law.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2022 Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed March 1,
2023 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits
thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of
the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia
22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to
the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the
Annual Report on Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the
Company's website at www.aes.com.
Website Disclosure
AES uses its website, including its quarterly updates, as
channels of distribution of Company information. The
information AES posts through these channels may be deemed
material. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website,
in addition to following AES' press releases, quarterly SEC filings
and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you
may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about
AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the "Subscribe
to Alerts" page of AES' Investors website. The contents of
AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however,
incorporated by reference into this release.
Investor Contact: Susan Harcourt 703-682-1204,
susan.harcourt@aes.com
Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399,
amy.ackerman@aes.com
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