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acquisitionAnnounced · Mar 2, 2026UtilitiesSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
BlackRock acquires AES Corporation
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$33B
Target
AES Corporation
Acquirer
BlackRock
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
BlackRock agreed to acquire AES Corporation. Reported deal value: $33B. Status: Announced. Sector: Utilities. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-03-02. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
A group of private equity investors, including Global Infrastructure Partners, a subsidiary of Blackrock , will acquire AES Corporation for roughly $ 33 billion , AES announced in a press release March 2
Deal timeline
Announced
Mar 2, 2026 · indystar.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Utilities with a reported deal value of $33B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: indystar.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index