ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Board of Directors of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) approved an
increase of 5% in the Company's quarterly common stock dividend,
from $0.1505 per share to
$0.1580 per share, beginning in the
first quarter of 2022.
The Company's first quarter 2022 common stock dividend of
$0.1580 per share is payable on
February 15, 2022 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on February
1, 2022. 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 the COVID-19 pandemic,
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 and rates of return consistent with prior
experience.
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' 2020 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 the Company's 2020 Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021 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
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
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Alerts" page of AES' Investors website. The contents of AES'
website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however,
incorporated by reference into this release.
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