BlackRock and EQT AB in Advanced Talks to Acquire AES Corp.

BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners LP and EQT AB are reportedly in advanced discussions to purchase AES Corp., a power company. Bloomberg posted on X, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, that the acquisition talks are progressing. AES Corp. is a significant player in the energy sector, and this potential deal could have substantial implications for the industry. The discussions are ongoing, and further details are yet to be disclosed. The acquisition, if finalized, would mark a notable transaction in the energy market, reflecting the strategic interests of BlackRock and EQT AB in expanding their infrastructure investments.