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acquisitionAnnounced · Mar 2, 2026Utilities (221)Source · CredibleArticle · Factual
EQT acquires AES
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$10.7B
Target
AES
NYSE: AES · Arlington, Virginia
Acquirer
EQT
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
EQT agreed to acquire AES. Reported deal value: $10.7B. Status: Announced. Sector: Not specified. Target headquarters context: Arlington, Virginia, United States.
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.
BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT have agreed to buy AES Corp , one of the US’ biggest listed utilities for USD10.7 billion in cash, as it positions itself to deliver on soaring demand for electricity
Deal timeline
Announced
Mar 2, 2026 · capitalbrief.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Utilities (221) with a reported deal value of $10.7B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: capitalbrief.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index