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): May 15, 2008
THE AES CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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54-1163725 |
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4300 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 1100 |
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22203 |
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(703) 522-1315 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 15, 2008, The AES Corporation issued a press release announcing the pricing of, and increase in the offering amount for, its previously announced private placement offering of senior notes. The private placement of senior unsecured notes consisted of $625 million principal amount of 8.0% senior notes due 2020.
The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01 of this report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Description |
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Press Release, dated May 15, 2008 |
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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.
Dated: May 15, 2008
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THE AES CORPORATION |
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/s/ VICTORIA D. HARKER |
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Victoria D. Harker |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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