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AES Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results; On Track to Deliver on 2025 Guidance and Long-Term Targets

Second Quarter 2025 Renewables SBU Adjusted EBITDA Grew 56% Versus Second Quarter 2024

Strategic Accomplishments

  • On track to add 3.2 GW of new projects in operation in 2025
    • 1.9 GW already completed
    • Remaining 1.3 GW 78% complete
  • Since the first quarter call in May, signed or awarded new long-term PPAs for 1.6 GW of solar and wind, all with data center companies
  • PPA backlog of 12 GW, including 5.2 GW under construction
  • AES Indiana filed a petition for regulatory rate review with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)

Q2 2025 Financial Highlights

  • GAAP Financial Metrics
    • Net Loss of $150 million, compared to Net Income of $153 million in Q2 2024
    • Net Loss Attributable to The AES Corporation of $95 million, compared to Net Income Attributable to The AES Corporation of $276 million in Q2 2024
    • Diluted EPS of ($0.15), compared to $0.39 in Q2 2024
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Metrics
    • Adjusted EBITDA1 of $681 million, compared to $658 million in Q2 2024
    • Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes1,2 of $1,057 million, compared to $849 million in Q2 2024
    • Adjusted EPS3 of $0.51, compared to $0.38 in Q2 2024

Financial Position and Outlook

  • Reaffirming 2025 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA1 of $2,650 to $2,850 million
    • Reaffirming annualized growth target of 5% to 7% through 2027, off a base of 2023 guidance
    • Reaffirming expectation for 2025 Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes1,2 of $3,950 to $4,350 million
  • Reaffirming 2025 guidance for Adjusted EPS3 of $2.10 to $2.26
    • Reaffirming annualized growth target of 7% to 9% through 2025, off a base of 2020 and 7% to 9% through 2027, off a base of 2023 guidance

ARLINGTON, Va. , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

"AES is in a uniquely strong position due to our diversified operating portfolio, well-protected 12 GW backlog of signed long-term PPAs, and established domestic supply chain," said Andrés Gluski, AES President and Chief Executive Officer.  "With 1.6 GW of signed PPAs with data centers since our first quarter results in May, we are a leader in the fastest growing segment in the market."

"We made excellent progress during the second quarter of 2025, as demonstrated by the robust growth in Adjusted EBITDA at our Renewables SBU, which was 56% higher than in the same period last year," said Stephen Coughlin, AES Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  "Our strong track record with our customers, resilient supply chain strategy, and advanced construction execution enable us to confidently reaffirm both our 2025 guidance and long-term growth rate targets through 2027."

Q2 2025 Financial Results

Second quarter 2025 Net Loss was $150 million, a decrease of $303 million compared to Net Income of $153 million in second quarter 2024, primarily due to higher day-one losses on sales type leases at AES Clean Energy Development4.  In addition, Net Income was negatively impacted by higher income tax expense, lower margins from the Energy Infrastructure Strategic Business Unit (SBU) from prior year unrealized derivative gains and higher prior year revenues from the monetization of the Warrior Run coal plant PPA.  This decrease was partially offset by the impact of reclassifying Mong Duong from held-for-sale to held and used, and higher contributions from renewables projects placed in service in the current year.

Second quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA5 (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $681 million, an increase of $23 million compared to second quarter 2024, driven by higher contributions from the Renewables SBU primarily due to higher revenues from renewables projects placed in service and prior year outages in Colombia.  This was partially offset by the sale of AES Brasil, higher prior year revenues from the monetization of the Warrior Run coal plant PPA, and the impact of the sell-down of AES Ohio in the Utilities SBU.

Second quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes5,6 (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $1,057 million, an increase of $208 million compared to second quarter 2024, due to higher realized tax attributes driven by more projects placed in service and higher income from tax credit transfers, as well as the drivers above.

Second quarter 2025 Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations (Diluted EPS) was ($0.15), a decrease of $0.54 compared to second quarter 2024, mainly driven by higher income tax expense, day-one losses on the commencement of sales-type leases at AES Clean Energy Development, and lower earnings at the Energy Infrastructure SBU primarily due to higher prior year revenues from the monetization of the Warrior Run coal plant PPA.  This was partially offset by the derecognition of a valuation allowance on the loan receivable upon reclassifying Mong Duong from held-for-sale to held and used.

Second quarter 2025 Adjusted Earnings Per Share7 (Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure) was $0.51, an increase of $0.13 compared to second quarter 2024, mainly driven by a lower adjusted tax rate and higher contributions due to new renewables projects placed in service, partially offset by lower contributions from the Utilities SBU due to planned outages.

Strategic Accomplishments

  • The Company's backlog, which consists of projects with signed contracts, but which are not yet operational, is 12 GW, including 5.2 GW under construction. Since the Company's first quarter 2025 earnings call in May 2025, the Company:
    • Completed the construction of 1.2 GW of energy storage and solar, including the 1 GW Bellefield 1 solar-plus-storage facility, for a total of 1.9 GW year-to-date, and is on track to add a total of 3.2 GW to its operating portfolio by year-end 2025; and
    • Signed or was awarded new long-term PPAs for 1.6 GW of renewables, all with data center companies, and a total of 2 GW year-to-date.
  • In June, AES Indiana filed a petition for regulatory rate review with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC).
    • This is AES Indiana's first rate case using a forward-looking test year, which will enable a more efficient investment program to best serve customers with cost-effective and reliable electricity service.

Guidance and Expectations 8,10

The Company is reaffirming its 2025 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA8 of $2,650 to $2,850 million.  Growth in 2025 is expected to be driven by contributions from new renewables projects, rate base growth at the Company's US utilities, and normalized results in Colombia and Mexico, partially offset by revenues from the monetization of the Warrior Run coal plant PPA in 2024 and asset sales.

The Company is reaffirming its expectation for annualized growth in Adjusted EBITDA8 of 5% to 7% through 2027, from a base of its 2023 guidance of $2,600 to $2,900 million.

The Company is reaffirming its expectation that 2025 Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes8,9 of $3,950 to $4,350 million.

The Company is reaffirming its 2025 Adjusted EPS10 guidance of $2.10 to $2.26.  Growth in 2025 is expected to be primarily driven by contributions from new renewables projects, rate base growth at the Company's US utilities, and normalized results in Colombia and Mexico, partially offset by revenues from the monetization of the Warrior Run coal plant PPA in 2024, asset sales, higher Parent interest, and a higher adjusted tax rate.

The Company is reaffirming its annualized growth target for Adjusted EPS10 of 7% to 9% through 2025, from a base year of 2020.  The Company is also reaffirming its annualized growth target for Adjusted EPS8 of 7% to 9% through 2027, from a base of its 2023 guidance of $1.65 to $1.75. 

The Company's 2025 guidance is based on foreign currency and commodity forward curves as of June 30, 2025.

The Company expects to maintain its current quarterly dividend payment of $0.17595 going forward.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

See Non-GAAP Measures for definitions of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes, Tax Attributes, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, and Adjusted Pre-Tax Contribution, as well as reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP financial measures.

Attachments

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Segment Information, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Parent Financial Information.

Conference Call Information

AES will host a conference call on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).  Interested parties may listen to the teleconference by dialing 1-833-470-1428 at least ten minutes before the start of the call. International callers should dial +1-404-975-4839.  The Participant Access Code for this call is 439668.  Internet access to the conference call and presentation materials will be available on the AES website at www.aes.com by selecting "Investors" and then "Presentations and Webcasts."

A webcast replay will be accessible at www.aes.com beginning shortly after the completion of the call.







1

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure.  See attached "Non-GAAP Measures" for definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a description of the adjustments to reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EBITDA guidance without unreasonable effort.

2

Pre-tax effect of Production Tax Credits, Investment Tax Credits, and depreciation tax deductions allocated to tax equity investors, as well as the tax benefit recorded from tax credits retained or transferred to third parties.

3

Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure.  See attached "Non-GAAP Measures" for definition of Adjusted EPS and a description of the adjustments to reconcile Adjusted EPS to Diluted EPS for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EPS guidance without unreasonable effort.

4

Losses recognized on the commencement of sales-type leases primarily relate to the exclusion of the value of Investment Tax Credits from the fair value of the renewable asset.

5

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure.  See attached "Non-GAAP Measures" for definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a description of the adjustments to reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EBITDA guidance without unreasonable effort.

6

Pre-tax effect of Production Tax Credits, Investment Tax Credits, and depreciation tax deductions allocated to tax equity investors, as well as the tax benefit recorded from tax credits retained or transferred to third parties.

7

Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure.  See attached "Non-GAAP Measures" for definition of Adjusted EPS and a description of the adjustments to reconcile Adjusted EPS to Diluted EPS for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EPS guidance without unreasonable effort.

8

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure.  See attached "Non-GAAP Measures" for definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a description of the adjustments to reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EBITDA guidance without unreasonable effort.

9

Pre-tax effect of Production Tax Credits, Investment Tax Credits, and depreciation tax deductions allocated to tax equity investors, as well as the tax benefit recorded from tax credits retained or transferred to third parties.

10

Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure.  See attached "Non-GAAP Measures" for definition of Adjusted EPS and a description of the adjustments to reconcile Adjusted EPS to Diluted EPS for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EPS guidance without unreasonable effort.

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 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' 2024 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, except where required by law.

Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 11, 2025 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) 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 Annual Report on 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 automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the "Subscribe to Alerts" page of AES' Investors website.  The contents of AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however, incorporated by reference into this release.

THE AES CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)



Three Months Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,


2025


2024


2025


2024


(in millions, except share and per share amounts)

Revenue:


Non-Regulated

$         1,922


$         2,070


$    3,863


$         4,302

Regulated

933


872


1,918


1,725

  Total revenue

2,855


2,942


5,781


6,027

Cost of Sales:








Non-Regulated

(1,607)


(1,671)


(3,268)


(3,404)

Regulated

(795)


(718)


(1,619)


(1,451)

  Total cost of sales

(2,402)


(2,389)


(4,887)


(4,855)

Operating margin

453


553


894


1,172

General and administrative expenses

(49)


(66)


(126)


(141)

Interest expense

(352)


(389)


(694)


(746)

Interest income

70


88


139


193

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(5)


(9)


(13)


(10)

Other expense

(295)


(84)


(347)


(122)

Other income

31


21


38


56

Gain on disposal and sale of business interests

70


1


69


44

Asset impairment reversals (expense)

154


(38)


105


(84)

Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)

(28)


38


(38)


30

Other non-operating expense

(10)


—


(10)


—

  INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY
  IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES

39


115


17


392

Income tax benefit (expense)

(167)


35


(184)


51

Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates

(22)


3


(56)


(12)

NET INCOME (LOSS)

(150)


153


(223)


431

  Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of
  subsidiaries

55


123


174


277

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION

$             (95)


$            276


$       (49)


$            708

  Decrease (increase) in redemption value of redeemable stock of subsidiaries

(10)


6


(10)


—

NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS

$           (105)


$            282


$       (59)


$            708

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:








NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS

$          (0.15)


$           0.40


$    (0.08)


$           1.01

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:








NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS

$          (0.15)


$           0.39


$    (0.08)


$           0.99

DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING

712


713


712


713

 

THE AES CORPORATION

Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Information

(Unaudited)










Three Months Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,

(in millions)

2025


2024


2025


2024

REVENUE








  Renewables SBU

$                  644


$                  619


$               1,310


$               1,262

  Utilities SBU

954


896


1,963


1,769

  Energy Infrastructure SBU

1,306


1,462


2,626


3,071

  New Energy Technologies SBU

—


—


—


—

  Corporate and Other

43


40


79


73

  Eliminations

(92)


(75)


(197)


(148)

  Total Revenue

$               2,855


$               2,942


$               5,781


$               6,027

 

THE AES CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)



June 30, 2025


December 31,
2024


(in millions, except share

and per share data)

ASSETS




CURRENT ASSETS




  Cash and cash equivalents

$                 1,350


$                 1,524

  Restricted cash

763


437

  Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $54 and $52, respectively

1,865


1,646

  Inventory

647


593

  Prepaid expenses

132


157

  Other current assets, net of allowance of $2 and $0, respectively

1,532


1,612

  Current held-for-sale assets

31


862

Total current assets

6,320


6,831

NONCURRENT ASSETS




Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $9,311 and $8,701, respectively

34,727


33,166

Investments in and advances to affiliates

1,091


1,124

Debt service reserves and other deposits

88


78

Goodwill

345


345

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $472 and $426, respectively

2,050


1,947

Deferred income taxes

402


365

Loan receivable, net of allowance of $20 and $0,  respectively

800


—

Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $22 and $20, respectively

2,719


2,917

Noncurrent held-for-sale assets

—


633

Total noncurrent assets

42,222


40,575

TOTAL ASSETS

$               48,542


$               47,406

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE STOCK OF SUBSIDIARIES, AND EQUITY




CURRENT LIABILITIES




  Accounts payable

$                 1,663


$                 1,654

  Accrued interest

277


256

  Accrued non-income taxes

292


249

  Supplier financing arrangements

621


917

  Accrued and other liabilities

1,109


1,246

  Recourse debt

990


899

  Non-recourse debt

2,727


2,688

  Current held-for-sale liabilities

—


662

Total current liabilities

7,679


8,571

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES




Recourse debt

4,802


4,805

Non-recourse debt

21,752


20,626

Deferred income taxes

1,635


1,490

Other noncurrent liabilities

2,812


2,881

Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities

—


391

Total noncurrent liabilities

31,001


30,193

Commitments and Contingencies




Redeemable stock of subsidiaries

2,179


938

EQUITY




THE AES CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




Common stock ($0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 859,711,007 issued and
711,922,815 outstanding at June 30, 2025 and 859,709,987 issued and 711,074,269 outstanding at
December 31, 2024)

9


9

Additional paid-in capital

6,070


5,913

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

(79)


293

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(836)


(766)

Treasury stock, at cost (147,788,192 and 148,635,718 shares at June 30, 2025 and December 31,
2024, respectively)

(1,795)


(1,805)

Total AES Corporation stockholders' equity

3,369


3,644

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

4,314


4,060

Total equity

7,683


7,704

TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE STOCK OF SUBSIDIARIES, AND EQUITY

$               48,542


$               47,406

 

THE AES CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,


2025


2024


2025


2024


(in millions)


(in millions)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:








Net income (loss)

$                          (150)


$                            153


$                     (223)


$                       431

Adjustments to net income (loss):








  Depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs

354


315


691


633

  Emissions allowance expense

76


24


178


71

  Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives

86


(64)


71


(137)

  Loss on commencement of sales-type leases

199


72


208


67

  Gain on disposal and sale of business interests

(70)


(1)


(69)


(44)

  Impairment expense (reversals)

(144)


38


(95)


84

  Loss on realized/unrealized foreign currency

24


78


24


78

  Deferred income tax expense (benefit), net of tax credit transfers allocated to AES

139


36


149


258

  Tax credit transfers allocated to noncontrolling interests

212


26


212


26

  Other

100


(313)


220


(210)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:








  (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

125


(7)


26


(239)

  (Increase) decrease in inventory

(1)


(41)


(29)


31

  (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets

29


94


198


133

  (Increase) decrease in other assets

57


138


75


47

  Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities

(119)


(75)


(116)


(160)

  Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables

1


(137)


(82)


(464)

  Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

58


56


83


74

Net cash provided by operating activities

976


392


1,521


679

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:








Capital expenditures

(1,332)


(1,685)


(2,586)


(3,833)

Acquisitions of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash acquired

(108)


(16)


(112)


(73)

Proceeds from the sale of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash sold

—


—


5


11

Sale of short-term investments

19


393


52


534

Purchase of short-term investments

(18)


(460)


(36)


(604)

Contributions and loans to equity affiliates

—


(29)


(1)


(50)

Purchase of emissions allowances

(195)


(35)


(234)


(91)

Other investing

34


(6)


30


(118)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,600)


(1,838)


(2,882)


(4,224)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:








Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities

941


2,262


2,128


4,003

Repayments under the revolving credit facilities

(1,947)


(1,545)


(2,398)


(2,582)

Commercial paper borrowings (repayments), net

(188)


(29)


67


690

Issuance of recourse debt

—


950


800


950

Repayments of recourse debt

—


—


(774)


—

Issuance of non-recourse debt

1,039


1,667


2,332


3,798

Repayments of non-recourse debt

(731)


(1,811)


(1,490)


(2,726)

Payments for financing fees

(28)


(44)


(49)


(75)

Purchases under supplier financing arrangements

250


222


567


708

Repayments of obligations under supplier financing arrangements

(234)


(539)


(862)


(1,055)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(254)


(105)


(338)


(128)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

201


71


274


97

Sales to noncontrolling interests

893


198


1,138


323

Issuance of preferred shares in subsidiaries

444


—


452


—

Dividends paid on AES common stock

(125)


(122)


(250)


(238)

Payments for financed capital expenditures

(14)


(12)


(21)


(19)

Other financing

(102)


(10)


(114)


13

Net cash provided by financing activities

145


1,153


1,462


3,759

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(4)


(28)


(5)


(43)

(Increase) decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of held-for-sale businesses

118


(86)


66


(13)

Total increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(365)


(407)


162


158

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning

2,566


1,980


2,039


1,990

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending

$                        2,201


$                        1,573


$                   2,201


$                   2,148

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:








Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized

$                            331


$                            411


$                       598


$                       765

Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds

74


141


134


209

SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:








Noncash contributions from noncontrolling interests

$                            212


$                              25


$                       254


$                         25

Receivable for proceeds from the sale of Dominican Republic Renewables

100


—


100


—

Noncash recognition of new operating and financing leases

18


56


78


180

Noncash distributions to noncontrolling interests

45


—


45


—

Initial recognition of contingent consideration for acquisitions

11


5


11


14

Conversion of Corporate Units to shares of common stock

—


—


—


838

Liabilities derecognized upon completion of remaining performance obligation for sale of Warrior Run receivables

—


273


—


273

 

THE AES CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
 (Unaudited)
 RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA, ADJUSTED PTC AND ADJUSTED EPS

We define EBITDA as earnings before interest income and expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for the impact of NCI and interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs of our equity affiliates, adding back interest income recognized under service concession arrangements, and excluding gains or losses of both consolidated entities and entities accounted for under the equity method due to (a) unrealized gains or losses pertaining to derivative transactions, equity securities, and financial assets and liabilities measured using the fair value option; (b) unrealized foreign currency gains or losses; (c) gains, losses, benefits and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures, and gains and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses, and costs due to the early retirement of debt or troubled debt restructuring, and (f) costs directly associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts. We define Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes as Adjusted EBITDA, adding back the pre-tax effect of Production Tax Credits ("PTCs"), Investment Tax Credits ("ITCs"), and depreciation tax deductions allocated to tax equity investors, as well as the tax benefit recorded from tax credits retained or transferred to third parties.

The GAAP measure most comparable to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes is net income. We believe that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes better reflect the underlying business performance of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA is the most relevant measure considered in the Company's internal evaluation of the financial performance of its segments. Factors in this determination include the variability due to unrealized gains or losses pertaining to derivative transactions, equity securities, or financial assets and liabilities remeasurement, unrealized foreign currency gains or losses, losses due to impairments, strategic decisions to dispose of or acquire business interests, retire debt, or implement restructuring initiatives, and the variability of allocations of earnings to tax equity investors, which affect results in a given period or periods. In addition, each of these metrics represent the business performance of the Company before the application of statutory income tax rates and tax adjustments, including the effects of tax planning, corresponding to the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes should not be construed as alternatives to net income, which is determined in accordance with GAAP.

Three Months Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes
(in millions)

2025


2024


2025


2024

Net income (loss)

$              (150)


$                153


$              (223)


$                431

Income tax expense (benefit)

167


(35)


184


(51)

Interest expense

352


389


694


746

Interest income

(70)


(88)


(139)


(193)

Depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs

354


315


691


633

EBITDA

$                653


$                734


$             1,207


$             1,566

Less: Adjustment for noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of
subsidiaries (1)

(253)


(182)


(387)


(346)

Less: Income tax expense (benefit), interest expense (income) and
depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs from equity affiliates

45


28


81


62

Interest income recognized under service concession arrangements

14


16


29


33

Unrealized derivatives, equity securities, and financial assets and
liabilities losses (gains)

133


(53)


132


(138)

Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)

4


12


(3)


3

Disposition/acquisition losses

126


62


167


19

Impairment losses (reversals)

(87)


23


(54)


49

Loss on extinguishment of debt and troubled debt restructuring

4


18


12


50

Restructuring costs

42


—


88


—

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$                681


$                658


$             1,272


$             1,298

Tax attributes

376


191


562


419

Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes (2)

$             1,057


$                849


$             1,834


$             1,717







(1)

The allocation of earnings and losses to tax equity investors from both consolidated entities and equity affiliates is removed from Adjusted EBITDA. NCI also excludes amounts allocated to preferred shareholders during the construction phase before a project becomes operational, as this is akin to a financing arrangement.

(2)

Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes includes the impact of the share of the ITCs, PTCs, and depreciation deductions allocated to tax equity investors under the HLBV accounting method and recognized as Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. It also includes the tax benefit recorded from tax credits retained or transferred to third parties. The tax attributes are related to the Renewables and Utilities SBUs.



We define Adjusted PTC as pre-tax income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation excluding gains or losses of the consolidated entity due to (a) unrealized gains or losses pertaining to derivative transactions, equity securities, and financial assets and liabilities measured using the fair value option; (b) unrealized foreign currency gains or losses; (c) gains, losses, benefits, and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures, and gains and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses, and costs due to the early retirement of debt or troubled debt restructuring; and (f) costs directly associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts.  Adjusted PTC also includes net equity in earnings of affiliates on an after-tax basis adjusted for the same gains or losses excluded from consolidated entities.

We define Adjusted EPS as diluted earnings per share from continuing operations excluding gains or losses of both consolidated entities and entities accounted for under the equity method due to (a) unrealized gains or losses pertaining to derivative transactions, equity securities, and financial assets and liabilities measured using the fair value option; (b) unrealized foreign currency gains or losses; (c) gains, losses, benefits and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures, and the tax impact from the repatriation of sales proceeds, and gains and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses, and costs due to the early retirement of debt or troubled debt restructuring; and (f) costs directly associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts.

The GAAP measure most comparable to Adjusted PTC is income from continuing operations attributable to AES. The GAAP measure most comparable to Adjusted EPS is diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. We believe that Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS better reflect the underlying business performance of the Company and are considered in the Company's internal evaluation of financial performance. Factors in this determination include the variability due to unrealized gains or losses pertaining to derivative transactions, equity securities, or financial assets and liabilities remeasurement, unrealized foreign currency gains or losses, losses due to impairments, and strategic decisions to dispose of or acquire business interests, retire debt, or implement restructuring initiatives, which affect results in a given period or periods. In addition, for Adjusted PTC, earnings before tax represents the business performance of the Company before the application of statutory income tax rates and tax adjustments, including the effects of tax planning, corresponding to the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS should not be construed as alternatives to income from continuing operations attributable to AES and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are determined in accordance with GAAP.

The Company reported diluted loss per share of $0.15 and $0.08 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The Company reported diluted earnings per share of $0.39 and $0.99 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. For purposes of measuring earnings per share under U.S. GAAP, income available to AES common stockholders is reduced by increases in the carrying amount of redeemable stock of subsidiaries to redemption value and increased by decreases in the carrying amount to the extent they represent recoveries of amounts previously reflected in the computation of earnings per share. While the adjustment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 decreased earnings per share and the adjustment for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased earnings per share, neither adjustment impacted Net income on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. For purposes of computing Adjusted EPS, the Company excluded the adjustment to redemption value from the numerator. The table below reconciles the income available to AES common stockholders used in GAAP diluted earnings per share to the income from continuing operations used in calculating the non-GAAP measure of Adjusted EPS. 

Reconciliation of Numerator Used for Adjusted EPS

Three months ended June 30, 2025


Six months ended June 30, 2025

(in millions, except per share data)

Loss


Shares


$ per Share


Loss


Shares


$ per Share

GAAP DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE












Loss available to The AES Corporation common stockholders

$     (105)


712


$    (0.15)


$       (59)


712


$    (0.08)

Add back: Adjustment to redemption value of redeemable stock of
subsidiaries

10


—


0.02


10


—


0.01

NON-GAAP DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE BEFORE EFFECT OF
DILUTIVE SECURITIES

$       (95)


712


$    (0.13)


$       (49)


712


$    (0.07)

Restricted stock units

—


2


—


—


1


—

NON-GAAP DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE

$       (95)


714


$    (0.13)


$       (49)


713


$    (0.07)



Reconciliation of Numerator Used for Adjusted EPS

Three months ended June 30, 2024


Six months ended June 30, 2024

(in millions, except per share data)

Income


Shares


$ per Share


Income


Shares


$ per Share

GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE












Income available to The AES Corporation common stockholders

$       282


713


$      0.39


$       708


713


$      0.99

Add back: Adjustment to redemption value of redeemable stock of
subsidiaries

(6)


—


—


—


—


—

NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

$       276


713


$      0.39


$       708


713


$      0.99

 

Three Months
Ended June 30,
2025


Three Months
Ended June 30,
2024


Six Months
Ended June 30,
2025


Six Months
Ended June 30,
2024



Net of
NCI (1)

Per Share
(Diluted)
Net of NCI
(1)


Net of
NCI (1)

Per Share
(Diluted)
Net of NCI
(1)


Net of
NCI (1)

Per Share
(Diluted)
Net of NCI
(1)


Net of
NCI (1)

Per Share
(Diluted)
Net of NCI
(1)



(in millions, except per share amounts)


Income (loss) from continuing operations, net
of tax, attributable to AES and Diluted EPS

$  (95)

$  (0.13)


$  276

$   0.39


$  (49)

$  (0.07)


$  708

$   0.99


Add: Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing
operations attributable to AES

148



(67)



144



(86)



Pre-tax contribution

$    53



$  209



$    95



$  622



Adjustments













Unrealized derivatives, equity securities, and
financial assets and liabilities losses (gains)

$  133

$   0.18

(2)

$  (53)

$  (0.07)

(3)

$  128

$   0.19

(4)

$  (138)

$  (0.19)

(5)

Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)

4

—


12

0.01


(3)

—


3

—


Disposition/acquisition losses

125

0.18

(6)

62

0.08

(7)

167

0.23

(8)

19

0.03

(9)

Impairment losses (reversals)

(87)

(0.12)

(10)

23

0.03

(11)

(54)

(0.08)

(12)

49

0.08

(13)

Loss on extinguishment of debt and troubled debt
restructuring

6

0.01


20

0.03

(14)

16

0.02


54

0.07

(15)

Restructuring costs

42

0.06

(16)

—

—


88

0.12

(17)

—

—


Less: Net income tax expense (benefit)


0.33

(18)


(0.09)

(19)


0.37

(20)


(0.09)

(19)

Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS

$  276

$   0.51


$  273

$   0.38


$  437

$   0.78


$  609

$   0.89








(1)

NCI is defined as Noncontrolling Interests.

(2)

Amount primarily relates to remeasurement of our investment in 5B of $48 million, or $0.07 per share, net unrealized derivative losses at the Energy Infrastructure SBU of $38 million, or $0.05 per share, and unrealized derivative losses on commodities at AES Clean Energy of $33 million, or $0.05 per share.

(3)

Amount primarily relates to unrealized gains on foreign currency derivatives at Corporate of $34 million, or $0.05 per share, and unrealized gains on cross currency swaps in Brazil of $25 million, or $0.03 per share.

(4)

Amount primarily relates to remeasurement of our investment in 5B of $48 million, or $0.07 per share, net unrealized derivative losses at the Energy Infrastructure SBU of $46 million, or $0.06 per share, and unrealized derivative losses on commodities at AES Clean Energy of $17 million, or $0.02 per share.

(5)

Amount primarily relates to net unrealized derivative gains at the Energy Infrastructure SBU of $59 million, or $0.08 per share, unrealized gains on foreign currency derivatives at Corporate of $37 million, or $0.05 per share, and unrealized gains on cross currency swaps in Brazil of $28 million, or $0.04 per share.

(6)

Amount primarily relates to day-one losses on commencement of sales-type leases at AES Clean Energy Development of $149 million, or $0.21 per share, partially offset by gain on sale of Dominican Republic Renewables of $45 million, or $0.06 per share.

(7)

Amount primarily relates to day-one losses at commencement of sales-type leases at AES Renewable Holdings of $63 million, or $0.09 per share.

(8)

Amount primarily relates to day-one losses on commencement of sales-type leases at AES Clean Energy Development of $149 million, or $0.21 per share, and AES Renewable Holdings of $9 million, or $0.01 per share, and losses on remeasurement of contingent consideration at AES Clean Energy of $12 million, or $0.02 per share, partially offset by gain on sale of Dominican Republic Renewables of $45 million, or $0.06 per share.

(9)

Amount primarily relates to day-one losses at commencement of sales-type leases at AES Renewable Holdings of $63 million, or $0.09 per share, and the loss on partial sale of our ownership interest in Amman East and IPP4 in Jordan of $10 million, or $0.01 per share, partially offset by a gain on dilution of ownership in Uplight due to its acquisition of AutoGrid of $52 million, or $0.07 per share.

(10)

Amount primarily relates to the derecognition of the valuation allowance on a loan receivable accounted for under ASC 310 and the elimination of estimated costs to sell at Mong Duong of $127 million, or $0.18 per share, after reclassification to held and used, partially offset by impairments at AES Clean Energy of $29 million, or $0.04 per share.

(11)

 Amount primarily relates to impairment at AES Brasil of $12 million, or $0.02 per share.

(12)

Amount primarily relates to the derecognition of the valuation allowance on a loan receivable accounted for under ASC 310 and the elimination of estimated costs to sell at Mong Duong of $127 million, or $0.18 per share, after reclassification to held and used, partially offset by impairments at AES Clean Energy of $54 million, or $0.08 per share, and at Mong Duong of $9 million, or $0.01 per share.

(13)

Amount primarily relates to impairment at Mong Duong of $22 million, or $0.03 per share, and impairment at AES Brasil of $12 million, or $0.02 per share.

(14)

Amount primarily relates to losses incurred at AES Andes due to early retirement of debt of $16 million, or $0.02 per share.

(15)

Amount primarily relates to losses incurred at AES Andes due to early retirement of debt $29 million, or $0.04 per share, and costs incurred due to troubled debt restructuring at Puerto Rico of $20 million, or $0.03 per share.

(16)

Amount primarily relates to impairments at AES Clean Energy Development that were the result of the Company-wide restructuring program of $38 million, or $0.05 per share.

(17)

Amount primarily relates to severance costs associated with the Company-wide restructuring program of $50 million, or $0.07 per share, and impairments at AES Clean Energy Development that were the result of the Company's restructuring program of $38 million, or $0.05 per share.

(18)

Amount primarily relates to income tax expense associated with the day-one losses on commencement of sales-type leases at AES Clean Energy Development of $95 million, or $0.13 per share, impairments at AES Clean Energy Development of $50 million, or $0.07 per share, remeasurement and downward adjustment of our investment in 5B of $28 million, or $0.04 per share, the selldown of AES Ohio of $13 million, or $0.02 per share, and net unrealized derivative losses at Integrated Energy of $18 million, or $0.03 per share.

(19)

Amount primarily relates to income tax benefits associated with the tax over book investment basis differences related to the AES Brasil held-for-sale classification of $59 million, or $0.08 per share, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

(20)

Amount primarily relates to income tax expense associated with the day-one losses on commencement of sales-type leases at AES Clean Energy Development of $95 million, or $0.13 per share, impairments at AES Clean Energy Development of $57 million, or $0.08 per share, severance costs related to the Company-wide restructuring program of $23 million, or $0.03 per share, remeasurement and downward adjustment of our investment in 5B of $28 million, or $0.04 per share, net unrealized derivative losses at Integrated Energy of $19 million, or $0.03 per share, and the selldown of AES Ohio of $13 million, or $0.02 per share.

 

The AES Corporation

Parent Financial Information

Parent only data: last four quarters





(in millions)

4 Quarters Ended

Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent

June 30, 2025

March 31,
2025

December 31,
2024

September
30, 2024

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Subsidiary distributions(1) to Parent & QHCs

$             1,706

$             1,447

$             1,603

$            1,424

Returns of capital distributions to Parent & QHCs

75

32

30

80

Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent

$             1,781

$             1,479

$             1,633

$            1,504

Parent only data: quarterly





(in millions)

Quarter Ended

Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent

June 30, 2025

March 31,
2025

December 31,
2024

September
30, 2024

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Subsidiary distributions1 to Parent & QHCs

$                557

$                230

$                715

$               204

Returns of capital distributions to Parent & QHCs

44

3

28

—

Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent

$                601

$                233

$                743

$               204



(in millions)

Balance at


June 30, 2025

March 31,
2025

December 31,
2024

September
30, 2024

Parent Company Liquidity( 2)

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Cash at Parent & Cash at QHCs(3)

$                    9

$                151

$                265

$                   6

Availability under credit facilities

2,185

1,526

1,782

335

Ending liquidity

$             2,194

$             1,677

$             2,047

$               341






(1)

Subsidiary distributions received by Qualified Holding Companies ("QHCs") excluded from Schedule 1. Subsidiary Distributions should not be construed as an alternative to Consolidated Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, which is determined in accordance with US GAAP. Subsidiary Distributions are important to the Parent Company because the Parent Company is a holding company that does not derive any significant direct revenues from its own activities but instead relies on its subsidiaries' business activities and the resultant distributions to fund the debt service, investment and other cash needs of the holding company. The reconciliation of the difference between the Subsidiary Distributions and Consolidated Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities consists of cash generated from operating activities that is retained at the subsidiaries for a variety of reasons which are both discretionary and non-discretionary in nature. These factors include, but are not limited to, retention of cash to fund capital expenditures at the subsidiary, cash retention associated with non-recourse debt covenant restrictions and related debt service requirements at the subsidiaries, retention of cash related to sufficiency of local GAAP statutory retained earnings at the subsidiaries, retention of cash for working capital needs at the subsidiaries, and other similar timing differences between when the cash is generated at the subsidiaries and when it reaches the Parent Company and related holding companies.

(2)

Parent Company Liquidity is defined as cash available to the Parent Company, including cash at qualified holding companies (QHCs), plus available borrowings under our existing credit facility. AES believes that unconsolidated Parent Company liquidity is important to the liquidity position of AES as a Parent Company because of the non-recourse nature of most of AES' indebtedness.

(3)

The cash held at QHCs represents cash sent to subsidiaries of the company domiciled outside of the US. Such subsidiaries have no contractual restrictions on their ability to send cash to AES, the Parent Company. Cash at those subsidiaries was used for investment and related activities outside of the US. These investments included equity investments and loans to other foreign subsidiaries as well as development and general costs and expenses incurred outside the US. Since the cash held by these QHCs is available to the Parent, AES uses the combined measure of subsidiary distributions to Parent and QHCs as a useful measure of cash available to the Parent to meet its international liquidity needs.

 

Investor Contact: Susan Harcourt 703-682-1204, susan.harcourt@aes.com
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