8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 3, 2013

THE AES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-12291	54-1163725
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100, Arlington, Virginia	22203
(Address of principal executive offices)	(zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 522-1315

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Appointment of New Director

On October 3, 2013, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The AES Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Charles L. Harrington to the Board. The appointment is effective on November 1, 2013.

Mr. Harrington will participate in the non-employee director compensation arrangements described in the Company’s 2013 annual proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s current non-employee director compensation program, Mr. Harrington was awarded an initial grant of deferred stock units with a value of $40,000 which will be paid when he joins the Board. For the current Board year, Mr. Harrington will receive pro rata compensation based on days served during the Board calendar year.

On October 7, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Harrington. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated as of October 7, 2013

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE AES CORPORATION (Registrant)
By:	/s/ Brian A. Miller
Name:	Brian A. Miller
Title:	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: October 7, 2013

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated October 7, 2013

EX-1.99.1

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Press Release

Investor Contact: Ahmed Pasha 703 682 6451

Media Contact: Rich Bulger 703 682 6318

Charles Harrington Joins AES Board of Directors

ARLINGTON, VA. October 7, 2013 – The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced today that Mr. Charles Harrington, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Parsons Corporation has been appointed to the AES Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2013.

“Chuck has a strong record of driving innovation and sustainable results. He is a welcome addition to the AES Board,” said Charles Rossotti, AES Board Chairman. “His experience and leadership in global engineering and construction are valuable to AES as we strive to improve lives by providing energy and infrastructure solutions in the markets we serve.”

Mr. Harrington has spent over 30 years with Parsons in various operations, finance and business development roles. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and named Chairman of the Parsons Board of Directors in 2008. He served as Chief Financial Officer of Parsons prior to becoming CEO. During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Harrington has focused on expanding into strategically important new business areas and has led Parsons to record profitability.

Mr. Harrington holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from California Polytechnic State University and an MBA in finance and marketing from the UCLA Anderson School of Management where he currently serves on the Board of Visitors.

About AES

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 200 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 21 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce of 25,000 people is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world’s changing power needs. Our 2012 revenues were $18 billion and we own and manage $42 billion in total assets. To learn more, please 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. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES’ current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in AES’ forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results

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are discussed in the Tender Offer Materials related to the Tender Offers and AES’ filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A “Risk Factors” and Item 7 “Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in AES’ 2012 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.

Anyone who desires a copy of AES’ 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K dated on or about February 26, 2013 may obtain a copy (excluding Exhibits) 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.