AES Attains Third Investment Grade Credit Rating and Reaffirms 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) reported Q1 2022 earnings, showing a Diluted EPS of $0.16, a significant increase from a loss of $0.22 in Q1 2021. The Adjusted EPS was $0.21, down from $0.28. The company secured 1.1 GW of long-term Power Purchase Agreements, raising its backlog to 10.3 GW, with construction on over 2 GW of renewable projects on schedule. AES reaffirmed its 2022 Adjusted EPS guidance of $1.55 to $1.65 and a growth target of 7% to 9% through 2025.
- Achieved an investment-grade credit rating from all three major agencies.
- Secured 1.1 GW of new renewable energy PPAs in Q1 2022, increasing backlog to 10.3 GW.
- Construction of over 2 GW of renewable projects is on schedule for 2022.
- Reaffirmed 2022 Adjusted EPS guidance range of $1.55 to $1.65.
- Adjusted EPS declined by $0.07 compared to Q1 2021, reflecting lower contributions from the MCAC SBU.
- Higher income tax expense impacted overall earnings.
Strategic Accomplishments
- With investment grade credit rating from Moody's, attained investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies
- Signed or awarded 1.1 GW of PPAs for new renewable energy projects in the first quarter of 2022, increasing the backlog to 10.3 GW
- Construction on schedule for more than 2 GW of renewable energy projects expected to come online in 2022, with solar panels secured for all projects in the US
Q1 2022 Financial Highlights
- Diluted EPS of
$0.16 , compared to ($0.22) in Q1 2021 - Adjusted EPS1 of
$0.21 , compared to$0.28 in Q1 2021
Financial Position and Outlook
- Reaffirming 2022 Adjusted EPS1 guidance range of
$1.55 to$1.65 - Reaffirming
7% to9% annualized growth target through 2025, off a base year of 2020
ARLINGTON, Va., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"So far this year, we have attained a third investment grade rating and maintained our strategic momentum from last year by growing our backlog of contracted projects to 10.3 GW. We expect to complete all of these projects through 2025 and they will be a key contributor to our expected annualized growth of
"Our resilient business model, which is centered around long-term contracted generation and utilities, continues to insulate us from macroeconomic headwinds such as inflation and interest rate fluctuations," said Stephen Coughlin, AES Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "As in prior years, we expect the bulk of our earnings will be generated in the second half of the year and we remain on track to achieve our full year Adjusted EPS guidance of
Q1 2022 Financial Results
First quarter 2022 Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations (Diluted EPS) was
First quarter 2022 Adjusted Earnings Per Share1 (Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure) was
Strategic Accomplishments
- In the first quarter of 2022, the Company signed or was awarded 1,087 MW of renewables and energy storage under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), primarily including 1,019 MW of solar and energy storage in the US.
- The Company's backlog is now 10,307 MW expected to be completed through 2025, including:
- 3,735 MW under construction; and
- 6,572 MW of renewable energy projects signed under long-term PPAs.
Guidance and Expectations1
The Company is reaffirming its 2022 Adjusted EPS1 guidance of
1 | 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 March 31, 2022. The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EPS guidance without unreasonable effort. |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
See Non-GAAP Measures for definitions of 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, May 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Interested parties may listen to the teleconference by dialing 1-844-200-6205 at least ten minutes before the start of the call. International callers should dial +1-929-526-1599. The Participant Access Code for this call is 606102. 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, as well as a replay in downloadable MP3 format, will be accessible at www.aes.com beginning shortly after the completion of the call.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global power 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, rates of return consistent with prior experience and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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' 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 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2022 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.
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THE AES CORPORATION | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
(in millions, except per share amounts) | |||
Revenue: | |||
Regulated | $ 835 | $ 707 | |
Non-Regulated | 2,017 | 1,928 | |
Total revenue | 2,852 | 2,635 | |
Cost of Sales: | |||
Regulated | (705) | (582) | |
Non-Regulated | (1,617) | (1,389) | |
Total cost of sales | (2,322) | (1,971) | |
Operating margin | 530 | 664 | |
General and administrative expenses | (52) | (46) | |
Interest expense | (258) | (190) | |
Interest income | 75 | 68 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (6) | (1) | |
Other expense | (12) | (16) | |
Other income | 6 | 43 | |
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests | 1 | (5) | |
Asset impairment expense | (1) | (473) | |
Foreign currency transaction losses | (19) | (35) | |
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES | 264 | 9 | |
Income tax expense | (60) | (8) | |
Net equity in losses of affiliates | (33) | (30) | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | 171 | (29) | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries | (56) | (119) | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION | $ 115 | $ (148) | |
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE: | |||
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ 0.17 | $ (0.22) | |
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE: | |||
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ 0.16 | $ (0.22) | |
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING | 711 | 666 | |
THE AES CORPORATION | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | |
REVENUE | |||
US and Utilities SBU | $ 1,117 | $ 949 | |
South America SBU | 810 | 884 | |
MCAC SBU | 566 | 535 | |
Eurasia SBU | 368 | 270 | |
Corporate and Other | 23 | 24 | |
Eliminations | (32) | (27) | |
Total Revenue | $ 2,852 | $ 2,635 | |
THE AES CORPORATION | |||
March 31, 2022 | December 31, | ||
(in millions, except share and per share data) | |||
ASSETS | |||
CURRENT ASSETS | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,056 | $ 943 | |
Restricted cash | 334 | 304 | |
Short-term investments | 440 | 232 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 1,523 | 1,418 | |
Inventory | 688 | 604 | |
Prepaid expenses | 91 | 142 | |
Other current assets | 1,110 | 897 | |
Current held-for-sale assets | 900 | 816 | |
Total current assets | 6,142 | 5,356 | |
NONCURRENT ASSETS | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment: | |||
Land | 443 | 426 | |
Electric generation, distribution assets and other | 26,112 | 25,552 | |
Accumulated depreciation | (8,734) | (8,486) | |
Construction in progress | 2,632 | 2,414 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 20,453 | 19,906 | |
Other Assets: | |||
Investments in and advances to affiliates | 1,081 | 1,080 | |
Debt service reserves and other deposits | 172 | 237 | |
Goodwill | 1,182 | 1,177 | |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of | 1,585 | 1,450 | |
Deferred income taxes | 385 | 409 | |
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of | 2,489 | 2,188 | |
Noncurrent held-for-sale assets | 1,159 | 1,160 | |
Total other assets | 8,053 | 7,701 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | $ 34,648 | $ 32,963 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
Accounts payable | $ 1,288 | $ 1,153 | |
Accrued interest | 199 | 182 | |
Accrued non-income taxes | 294 | 266 | |
Accrued and other liabilities | 1,140 | 1,205 | |
Non-recourse debt, including | 2,254 | 1,367 | |
Current held-for-sale liabilities | 578 | 559 | |
Total current liabilities | 5,753 | 4,732 | |
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
Recourse debt | 3,982 | 3,729 | |
Non-recourse debt, including | 14,016 | 13,603 | |
Deferred income taxes | 1,035 | 977 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 3,275 | 3,358 | |
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities | 739 | 740 | |
Total noncurrent liabilities | 23,047 | 22,407 | |
Commitments and Contingencies | |||
Redeemable stock of subsidiaries | 1,134 | 1,257 | |
EQUITY | |||
THE AES CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Preferred stock (without par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 1,043,500 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively) | 838 | 838 | |
Common stock ( | 8 | 8 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 6,903 | 7,106 | |
Accumulated deficit | (974) | (1,089) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,899) | (2,220) | |
Treasury stock, at cost (150,875,669 and 151,923,418 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively) | (1,832) | (1,845) | |
Total AES Corporation stockholders' equity | 3,044 | 2,798 | |
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | 1,670 | 1,769 | |
Total equity | 4,714 | 4,567 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ 34,648 | $ 32,963 | |
THE AES CORPORATION | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2022 | 2021 | ||
(in millions) | |||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 171 | $ (29) | |
Adjustments to net income (loss): | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 270 | 275 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal and sale of business interests | (1) | 5 | |
Impairment expense | 1 | 473 | |
Deferred income taxes | (7) | 21 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 6 | 1 | |
Loss (gain) on sale and disposal of assets | 4 | (20) | |
Loss of affiliates, net of dividends | 33 | 36 | |
Emissions allowance expense | 118 | 58 | |
Other | 50 | 19 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (77) | (79) | |
(Increase) decrease in inventory | (44) | 14 | |
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets | 59 | 22 | |
(Increase) decrease in other assets | (10) | 31 | |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities | (124) | (337) | |
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables | 7 | (92) | |
Increase (decrease) in deferred income | 10 | (142) | |
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities | (9) | (3) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 457 | 253 | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Capital expenditures | (766) | (432) | |
Sale of short-term investments | 197 | 257 | |
Purchase of short-term investments | (345) | (130) | |
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates | (93) | (64) | |
Purchase of emissions allowances | (136) | (31) | |
Other investing | (10) | 13 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,153) | (387) | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities | 1,193 | 792 | |
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities | (715) | (793) | |
Issuance of recourse debt | — | 7 | |
Repayments of recourse debt | (29) | (7) | |
Issuance of non-recourse debt | 1,710 | 307 | |
Repayments of non-recourse debt | (788) | (320) | |
Payments for financing fees | (27) | (5) | |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (47) | (17) | |
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests | (535) | (13) | |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 8 | 94 | |
Sales to noncontrolling interests | 48 | 1 | |
Issuance of preferred shares in subsidiaries | 60 | — | |
Issuance of preferred stock | — | 1,017 | |
Dividends paid on AES common stock | (105) | (100) | |
Payments for financed capital expenditures | (4) | (1) | |
Other financing | 49 | 31 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 818 | 993 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 20 | (22) | |
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of held-for-sale businesses | (64) | (58) | |
Total increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 78 | 779 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning | 1,484 | 1,827 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending | $ 1,562 | $ 2,606 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | |||
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized | $ 185 | $ 167 | |
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds | 46 | 50 | |
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Dividends declared but not yet paid | 105 | 101 | |
Non-cash consideration transferred for the Clean Energy transaction | — | 119 | |
THE AES CORPORATION
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED PRE-TAX CONTRIBUTION (PTC) AND ADJUSTED EPS
Adjusted PTC is defined 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 related to derivative transactions and equity securities; (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; and (f) net gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence. 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.
Adjusted EPS is defined 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 related to derivative transactions and equity securities; (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; (f) net gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence; and (g) tax benefit or expense related to the enactment effects of 2017 U.S. tax law reform and related regulations and any subsequent period adjustments related to enactment effects, including the 2021 tax benefit on reversal of uncertain tax positions effectively settled upon the closure of the Company's U.S. tax return exam.
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 related to derivative transactions or equity securities remeasurement, unrealized foreign currency gains or losses, losses due to impairments, strategic decisions to dispose of or acquire business interests or retire debt, and the non-recurring nature of the impact of the early contract terminations at Angamos, 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.
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | |||||||
Net of NCI | Per Share | Net of NCI | Per Share | |||||
(in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to AES and Diluted EPS | $ 115 | $ 0.16 | $ (148) | $ (0.22) | ||||
Add: Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations attributable to AES | 50 | (36) | ||||||
Pre-tax contribution | $ 165 | $ (184) | ||||||
Adjustments | ||||||||
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses | $ 41 | $ 0.06 | (2) | $ 69 | $ 0.10 | (3) | ||
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains) | (19) | (0.02) | (4) | 6 | 0.01 | |||
Disposition/acquisition losses (gains) | 9 | 0.01 | (15) | (0.02) | (5) | |||
Impairment losses | 1 | — | 475 | 0.71 | (6) | |||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 10 | 0.01 | 6 | 0.01 | ||||
Net gains from early contract terminations at Angamos | — | — | (110) | (0.16) | (7) | |||
Less: Net income tax benefit | (0.01) | (0.15) | (8) | |||||
Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS | $ 207 | $ 0.21 | $ 247 | $ 0.28 | ||||
(1) | NCI is defined as Noncontrolling Interests. | |||||||
(2) | Amount primarily relates to unrealized commodity derivative losses at New York Wind of | |||||||
(3) | Amount primarily relates to unrealized derivative losses in Argentina mainly associated with foreign currency derivatives on government receivables of | |||||||
(4) | Amount primarily relates to unrealized FX gains in Brazil of | |||||||
(5) | Amount primarily relates to gain on remeasurement of our equity interest in sPower to acquisition-date fair value of | |||||||
(6) | Amount primarily relates to asset impairment at Puerto Rico of | |||||||
(7) | Amount relates to net gains at Angamos associated with the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence of | |||||||
(8) | Amount primarily relates to income tax benefits associated with the impairment at Puerto Rico of | |||||||
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 | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | June 30, 2021 |
Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | |
Subsidiary distributions1 to Parent & QHCs | $ 1,084 | $ 1,396 | $ 966 | $ 1,203 |
Returns of capital distributions to Parent & QHCs | 1 | 2 | (118) | 45 |
Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent | $ 1,085 | $ 1,398 | $ 848 | $ 1,248 |
Parent only data: quarterly | ||||
(in millions) | Quarter Ended | |||
Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | June 30, 2021 |
Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | |
Subsidiary distributions1 to Parent & QHCs | $ 165 | $ 477 | $ 278 | $ 164 |
Returns of capital distributions to Parent & QHCs | — | 1 | — | — |
Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent | $ 165 | $ 478 | $ 278 | $ 164 |
(in millions) | Balance at | |||
March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | |
Parent Company Liquidity2 | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual |
Cash at Parent & Cash at QHCs3 | $ 17 | $ 41 | $ 338 | $ 373 |
Availability under credit facilities | 621 | 837 | 1,175 | 941 |
Ending liquidity | $ 638 | $ 878 | $ 1,513 | $ 1,314 |
(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. | |||||||
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