$AES (AES) — 8-K: AES clears EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation review for Global Infrastructure and EQT Infrastructure VI merger

The European Commission closed its preliminary review of AES's merger with Horizon Merger Sub on October 28, 2026, under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The approval is a condition to closing, which still requires additional regulatory approvals and customary conditions. Upon closing, AES will be jointly owned by investment vehicles affiliated with Global Infrastructure Management, LLC and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, along with other investors.

The European Commission closed its preliminary review of AES's merger with Horizon Merger Sub on October 28, 2026, under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The approval is a condition to closing, wh