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Item 8.01 | Other Events |
Pricing of Senior Secured First Lien Notes
On May 15, 2020, The AES Corporation (the “Company” or “AES”) issued a press release to announce the pricing of the previously announced private offering of the 3.30% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) and 3.95% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2030 ( the “2030 Notes”, and together with the 2025 Notes, the “New Notes”). A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the New Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The New Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
Upsizing of Tender Offers
In addition, on May 15, 2020, AES issued a press release to announce the upsizing of the previously announced cash tender offers (the “Tender Offers” and each, a “Tender Offer”) to purchase its outstanding 4.000% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”), 4.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “4.875% 2023 Notes”) and 4.500% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “4.500% 2023 Notes” and, together with the 2021 Notes and the 4.875% 2023 Notes, the “Outstanding Notes”) from a combined aggregate purchase price of up to $1.485 billion to a combined aggregate purchase price of up to $1.584 billion (the “Aggregate Purchase Price”) and an increase to the aggregate maximum tender cap to an aggregate principal amount of Outstanding Notes that would not result in an Aggregate Purchase Price that exceeds $1.584 billion (such amount, subject to further increase or decrease, the “Aggregate Maximum Tender Cap”). AES is also increasing the aggregate purchase price of its 4.875% 2023 Notes and the 4.500% 2023 Notes (collectively, the “2023 Notes”) from $970 million to $1.069 billion (the “2023 Notes Aggregate Purchase Price”) and an increase to the tender cap with respect to the 2023 Notes to an aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes that would not, collectively, result in the purchase price for the 2023 Notes to exceed $1.069 billion (the “2023 Notes Tender Cap”).
The other terms of the Tender Offers described in the offer to purchase related to the Tender Offers remain unchanged. AES reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to further increase or decrease the Aggregate Maximum Tender Cap or increase, decrease or waive the 2023 Notes Tender Cap. A copy of the press announcing the upsizing of the Tender Offers is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Safe Harbor Disclosure
This Current Report on Form 8-K 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. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the expected closing date of the New Notes, the proposed use of proceeds therefrom, and other expected effects of the offering of the New Notes.
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 include the successful closing of the offering of New Notes, the aggregate amount of Outstanding Notes tendered
pursuant to the Tender Offers (which could lead to retirement or repayment of other existing debt) and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the Offering Memorandum related to the New Notes, as well as in 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’ 2019 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’ 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2020 with the SEC 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. A copy of the Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting AES’ website at www.aes.com.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated May 15, 2020, announcing the pricing of the New Notes. | |
99.2 | Press Release, dated May 15, 2020, announcing the upsizing of the Tender Offers. | |
101 | Inline XBRL Document Set for the Cover Page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE AES CORPORATION | |||
By: | /s/ Gustavo Pimenta | ||
Name: | Gustavo Pimenta | ||
Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: May 20, 2020
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
Investor Contact: Ahmed Pasha 703-682-6451
Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399
AES Announces Pricing of $1.6 Billion of Senior Secured First Lien Notes in a Private Offering
ARLINGTON, Va., May 15, 2020 – The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced that it has priced $900 million aggregate principal amount of 3.30% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2025 and $700 million aggregate principal amount of 3.95% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2030 (together, the “Notes”). AES intends to use the proceeds from the offering to fund purchases of up to $1.584 billion aggregate purchase amount across its 4.000% Senior Notes due 2021, 4.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (together the “Outstanding Notes”) in tender offers (the “Tender Offers”) and to pay certain related fees and expenses. AES intends to use any remaining net proceeds from the offering after completion of the Tender Offers to retire certain of its outstanding indebtedness and for general corporate purposes
“This transaction represents an important milestone in our strategy to shift our debt structure to investment grade,” said Andrés Gluski, AES President and Chief Executive Officer. “Upon closing, we will not have any meaningful Parent debt maturities until 2025 and the reduced interest cost will further improve our investment grade metrics.”
“The combination of a strong debt market and substantial
interest from investment grade investors has enabled us to refinance our near-term Parent debt maturities at an attractive rate,
while extending the tenor of the maturities to as far as 2030,” said Gustavo Pimenta,
AES Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “We continue to be on track to attain a second investment grade
credit rating by year-end.”
In conjunction with the Tender Offers, AES is soliciting consents to the adoption of certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the Outstanding Notes to substantially remove all the restrictive covenants and events of default, as well as to alter the notice requirements for optional redemption with respect to each series of Outstanding Notes. The closing of the offering of the Notes is expected to occur, subject to certain customary conditions on May 27, 2020 (T + 7).
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 14 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world’s changing power needs. Our 2019 revenues were $10 billion and we own and manage $34 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp.
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. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our financing plans, including the offering of the New Notes and the details thereof, and other expected effects of the offering of the New Notes, the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations, the details thereof, other expected effects
of the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations and the proposed concurrent debt financing to satisfy the Financing Condition and the use of proceeds therefrom.
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 include the aggregate amount of notes tendered (which could lead to retirement or repayment of other existing debt), the successful pricing and closing of the proposed concurrent debt financing to satisfy the Financing Condition, and risks and uncertainties discussed in the Offer to Purchase related to the Tender Offers and 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 of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in AES’ 2019 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.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of AES’ 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2020 with the SEC 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. A copy of the Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting AES’ website at www.aes.com.
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Exhibit 99.2
Press Release
Investor Contact: Ahmed Pasha 703-682-6451
Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399
AES Announces the Upsizing of its Tender Offers to Up to $1.584 Billion Aggregate Purchase Price for Certain Outstanding Notes
ARLINGTON, Va., May 15, 2020 – The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) (“AES” or the “Company”) announced today the upsizing of the previously announced cash tender offers (the “Tender Offers” and each, a “Tender Offer”) for up to $1.485 billion combined aggregate purchase amount of certain outstanding notes that are subject to the Tender Offers (collectively, the “Securities”) as set forth in the Offer to Purchase (as defined below). AES is increasing the aggregate purchase price from $1.485 billion to $1.584 billion (the “Aggregate Purchase Price”), and is increasing the aggregate maximum tender cap to an aggregate principal amount of Securities that would not result in an Aggregate Purchase Price that exceeds $1.584 billion (such amount, subject to further increase or decrease, the “Aggregate Maximum Tender Cap”). AES is also increasing the aggregate purchase price of its 4.875% 2023 Notes and the 4.500% 2023 Notes (collectively, the “2023 Notes”) from $970 million to $1.069 billion (the “2023 Notes Purchase Price”) and increasing the tender cap with respect to the 2023 Notes to an aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes that would not, collectively, result in the purchase price for the 2023 Notes to exceed $1.069 billion (the “2023 Notes Tender Cap”). The other terms of the Tender Offers described in the Offer to Purchase remain unchanged. AES reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to further increase or decrease the Aggregate Maximum Tender Cap or increase, decrease or waive the 2023 Notes Tender Cap.
AES’ obligation to accept for purchase, and to pay for, Securities validly tendered pursuant to the Tender Offers are subject to, and conditioned upon, certain conditions, including the condition that AES shall have obtained debt financing in a minimum aggregate amount, together with cash on hand and other available sources, to purchase the tendered Securities, including payment of the Tender Offer Consideration or Total Consideration (each as defined in the Offer to Purchase), as applicable, Accrued Interest and any fees payable in connection with the Tender Offers, subsequent to the date hereof and on or prior to the Final Settlement Date, on terms and conditions reasonably satisfactory to us (the “Financing Condition”). The Tender Offers are not conditioned on any minimum amount of Securities being tendered. AES may amend, extend or terminate the Tender Offers in its sole discretion.
AES has retained Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC to serve as the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent for the Tender Offers. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Information and Depositary Agent for the Tender Offer. Questions regarding the Tender Offers may be directed to Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC at (212) 538-5828 (collect). Requests for the Offer to Purchase may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New York, New York 10006, Attn: Corporate Actions, (212) 430-3774 (for banks and brokers) or (866) 470-4200 (for all others).
AES is making the Tender Offers only by, and pursuant to, the terms of the Offer to Purchase. None of AES, the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent, the Information Agent and Tender Agent makes any recommendation as to whether holders of Securities should tender or refrain from tendering their Securities. Holders of Securities must make their own decision as to whether to tender Securities and, if so, the principal amount of the Securities to tender.
The Tender Offers are not being made to holders of Securities in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Tender Offers to be
made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offers will be deemed to be made on behalf of AES by the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent, or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any new securities, nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Capitalized terms used in this press release but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Offer to Purchase.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 14 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world’s changing power needs. Our 2019 revenues were $10 billion and we own and manage $34 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp.
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. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations, the details thereof, other expected effects of the Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations and the proposed concurrent debt financing to satisfy the Financing Condition and the use of proceeds therefrom.
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 include the aggregate amount of notes tendered (which could lead to retirement or repayment of other existing debt), the successful pricing and closing of the proposed concurrent debt financing to satisfy the Financing Condition, and risks and uncertainties discussed in the Offer to Purchase related to the Tender Offers and 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 of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in AES’ 2019 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.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of AES’ 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 27, 2020 with the SEC 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. A copy of the Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting AES’ website at www.aes.com.
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Document Period End Date | May 15, 2020 |
Entity File Number | 001-12291 |
Entity Registrant Name | THE AES CORPORATION |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000874761 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-1163725 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4300 Wilson Boulevard |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1100 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Arlington |
Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22203 |
City Area Code | (703) |
Local Phone Number | 522-1315 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | AES |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |