2014ProxyNotice


 
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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THE AES CORPORATION
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS
FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 17, 2014
 
Meeting Information
 
 
 
 
Meeting Type:
 
The AES Corporation
Annual Meeting of Stockholders
 
 
For Holders as of:
 
February 21, 2014
 
 
Meeting Date:
 
April 17, 2014
 
 
Meeting Time:
 
9:30 A.M. (Eastern Time)
 
 
Location:
 
Hemingway Salon
Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel
801 Glebe Road
Arlington, Virginia 22203
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet or by mail. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
The proxy materials (including the notice, proxy statement, form of proxy, annual report on Form 10-K and related materials) are available online at www.envisionreports.com/aes or you may request a paper copy (see reverse side).
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.









Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
 
•    NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT
•    FORM OF PROXY
•    ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
•    RELATED MATERIALS
 
How to View Online:
 
Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.envisionreports.com/aes.
 
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
 
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents (for the current Annual Meeting of Stockholders and all of the future annual meetings of stockholders), you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
 
 
 
1) BY INTERNET:
 
www.envisionreports.com/aes
 
 
 
2) BY TELEPHONE:
 
1-866-641-4276
 
 
 
3) BY E-MAIL:
 
 
investorvote@computershare.com*
 
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send an e-mail to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials The AES Corporation” in the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus your 12-Digit Control Number, and state in the e-mail that you want a paper copy of current meeting materials.
 
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 7, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.
 
How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
 
 
 
Vote In Person: Please check the meeting materials for admission information and directions to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
 
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.envisionreports.com/aes. Have the 12 Digit Control Number (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
 
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
 








— Voting Items —
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” the following:
 
 
1.
The election of twelve (12) directors nominated by our board of directors for a term of one year.
Nominees:
 
 
01)
Andrés Gluski
 
02)
Zhang Guo Bao
 
03)
Charles L. Harrington
 
04)
Kristina M. Johnson
 
05)
Tarun Khanna
 
06)
Philip Lader
 
07)
James H. Miller
 
08)
Sandra O. Moose
 
09)
John B. Morse, Jr.
 
10)
Moisés Naím
 
11)
Charles O. Rossotti
 
12)
Sven Sandstrom
 
 
2.
The proposal to ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.
 
 
3.
The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL NO.