AES Reports Record Sales with Data Center Hyperscalers

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AES (NYSE: AES) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, highlighting record sales with data center hyperscalers. Key achievements include:

1. Signing 2.5 GW of new agreements, with 2.2 GW directly with data center customers.
2. Increasing the backlog of signed long-term PPAs to 12.6 GW.
3. Completing 1.6 GW of construction or acquisition year-to-date, on track for 3.6 GW in 2024.

Financial highlights:
- Adjusted EPS of $0.38, up from $0.21 in Q2 2023
- Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes of $843 million, up from $607 million in Q2 2023

AES now expects to achieve the upper half of its 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance range of $1.87 to $1.97 and reaffirms its 7% to 9% annualized growth target through 2027.

Positive

• Signed 2.5 GW of new agreements, including 2.2 GW directly with data center customers
• Increased backlog of signed long-term PPAs to 12.6 GW
• Completed 1.6 GW of construction or acquisition year-to-date, on track for 3.6 GW in 2024
• Adjusted EPS increased to $0.38 from $0.21 in Q2 2023
• Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes rose to $843 million from $607 million in Q2 2023
• Now expects to achieve upper half of 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance range of $1.87 to $1.97
• Reaffirmed 7% to 9% annualized Adjusted EPS growth target through 2027

Negative

• Net Loss of $39 million in Q2 2024, compared to $19 million in Q2 2023
• Losses at commencement of sales-type leases at the Renewables Strategic Business Unit

Insights

Financial Analyst

AES 's Q2 2024 results demonstrate a strong performance, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The company reported Adjusted EPS of $0.38, a significant increase from $0.21 in Q2 2023. This growth is primarily driven by new renewables projects and improved margins in key markets.

The company's focus on data center customers is paying off, with 2.2 GW of new agreements signed since the last earnings call. This strategic move positions AES well in the rapidly growing data center market, which demands reliable and clean energy sources.

AES's backlog of signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) now stands at an impressive 12.6 GW, indicating strong future revenue streams. The company's ability to secure long-term contracts provides stability and visibility to its earnings potential.

However, investors should note the Net Loss of $39 million in Q2 2024, which is higher than the $19 million loss in Q2 2023. This loss is attributed to the commencement of sales-type leases in the Renewables Strategic Business Unit, which may impact short-term profitability but could lead to long-term benefits.

The company's guidance update is particularly encouraging. AES now expects to achieve the upper half of its 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance range of $1.87 to $1.97. This upward revision, coupled with the reaffirmation of long-term growth targets, suggests management's confidence in the company's strategic direction and execution capabilities.

Energy Market Analyst

AES's Q2 2024 results highlight the company's strong positioning in the evolving energy landscape, particularly in the renewable sector. The signing of 15-year PPAs for 727 MW of wind and solar in Texas demonstrates the growing demand for clean energy in one of the largest electricity markets in the U.S.

The company's success in securing agreements to support 1.2 GW of new data center load at US utilities is a strategic win. This not only contributes to rate base growth but also aligns with the increasing energy demands of the tech sector. The additional 3 GW in advanced negotiations for the next 12 months further underscores the potential for sustained growth in this area.

AES's progress in project completion is noteworthy, with 1.6 GW of new projects added year-to-date and a target of 3.6 GW for the full year 2024. This rapid expansion of operational capacity should translate into increased revenue and EBITDA in the coming quarters.

The company's Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes of $843 million, a substantial increase from $607 million in Q2 2023, reflects the financial benefits of its renewable energy focus. The higher realized tax attributes from newly operational renewable projects contribute significantly to this metric, highlighting the importance of government incentives in driving clean energy adoption.

However, investors should monitor the impact of asset sales and the volatility in LNG transactions, which could offset some of the gains from new renewables projects and improved utility performance.

Now Expects to Achieve Upper Half of 2024 Adjusted EPS Guidance Range

Strategic Accomplishments

• Signed 2.5 GW of new agreements, including 2.2 GW directly with data center customers
  • Signed agreements to support 1.2 GW of new data center load at US utilities; in advanced negotiations for up to another 3 GW over the next 12 months
  • Signed 15-year PPAs for 727 MW of wind and solar to serve data center growth in Texas
  • Signed a 310 MW retail supply agreement to support data centers throughout Ohio
• Total backlog of signed long-term PPAs now 12.6 GW
• Completed the construction or acquisition of 1.6 GW in year-to-date 2024; on track to add 3.6 GW of new projects to operations in full year 2024

Q2 2024 Financial Highlights

• GAAP Financial Metrics
  • Diluted EPS of $0.27, compared to ($0.06) in Q2 2023
  • Net Loss of $39 million, compared to $19 million in Q2 2023
  • Net Income (Loss) Attributable to The AES Corporation of $185 million, compared to ($39) million in Q2 2023
• Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Metrics
  • Adjusted EPS¹ of $0.38, compared to $0.21 in Q2 2023
  • Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes^2,3 of $843 million, compared to $607 million in Q2 2023
  • Adjusted EBITDA³ of $652 million, compared to $569 million in Q2 2023

Financial Position and Outlook

• Now expects to achieve upper half of 2024 Adjusted EPS¹ guidance range of $1.87 to $1.97
  • Reaffirming annualized Adjusted EPS¹ growth target of 7% to 9% through 2025, off a base of 2020
  • Reaffirming annualized Adjusted EPS¹ growth target of 7% to 9% through 2027, off a base of 2023 guidance
• Reaffirming 2024 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA² of $2,600 to $2,900 million
  • Reaffirming annualized growth target² of 5% to 7% through 2027, off a base of 2023 guidance
  • Now expects 2024 Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes^2,3 to be in the upper half of the range of $3,550 to $3,950 million

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

"AES had another strong quarter, extending our leadership in supplying renewable energy solutions to data centers, and we are on track to meet all of our strategic and financial objectives," said Andrés Gluski, AES President and Chief Executive Officer.  "Since our last call, we signed 2.2 GW of new agreements with data center hyperscalers, and our backlog of signed Power Purchase Agreements is now 12.6 GW, the majority of which will be completed by 2027.  AES' continued success in meeting the clean energy needs of its key corporate customers makes our business model highly resilient and ensures strong growth for years to come."

"I'm very excited about AES' continued success in the second quarter.  Our construction program is solidly on track, we signed record sales with data centers, and our year-to-date Adjusted EPS more than doubled compared to last year," said Stephen Coughlin, AES Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  "As a result of our strong performance year-to-date and our outlook for the remainder of the year, we now expect our 2024 Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes and Adjusted EPS to be in the upper half of our ranges."

Q2 2024 Financial Results

Second quarter 2024 Net Loss was $39 million, an increase of $20 million compared to second quarter 2023.  This increase is the result of losses at commencement of sales-type leases at the Renewables Strategic Business Unit (SBU), partially offset by favorable contributions at the Utilities and Energy Infrastructure SBUs and higher contributions from renewables projects placed in service in the current year.

Second quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA⁴ (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $652 million, an increase of $83 million compared to second quarter 2023, primarily driven by higher contributions at the Utilities SBU, higher revenues under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) termination agreement at the Energy Infrastructure SBU, and higher revenues from new projects at the Renewables SBU; partially offset by higher outages at the Energy Infrastructure SBU, and outages in Colombia at the Renewables SBU.

Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes^4,5 was $843 million, an increase of $236 million compared to second quarter 2023, primarily due to higher realized tax attributes driven by more renewables projects placed in service, and the drivers above.

Second quarter 2024 Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations (Diluted EPS) was $0.27, an increase of $0.33 compared to second quarter 2023, primarily reflecting higher contributions from renewables projects placed in service in the current year, prior year unrealized foreign currency losses at the Energy Infrastructure SBU, and higher margins at the Utilities and Energy Infrastructure SBUs; partially offset by losses at commencement of sales-type leases at the Renewables SBU.

Second quarter 2024 Adjusted Earnings Per Share⁶ (Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure) was $0.38, an increase of $0.17, compared to second quarter 2023, mainly driven by a lower adjusted tax rate, higher contributions from the Utilities SBU, and higher contributions from renewables projects placed in service in the current year.

Strategic Accomplishments

• The Company has now signed 8.1 GW of agreements directly with technology customers, including through transmission and distribution, renewables PPAs and retail supply. Since the Company's first quarter 2024 earnings call in May 2024, the Company signed 2.2 GW of agreements, including:
  • 1.2 GW of new data center load at US utilities, which should benefit rate base growth, but is not included in the Company's PPA backlog;
  • 15-year PPAs for 727 MW of wind and solar to serve data center growth in Texas; and
  • A 310 MW retail supply agreement to support data centers throughout Ohio, which is not included in the Company's PPA backlog.
• The Company's PPA backlog, which consists of projects with signed contracts, but which are not yet operational, is 12.6 GW, including 5.1 GW under construction. Since the Company's first quarter 2024 earnings call in May 2024, the Company:
  • Signed 1 GW of long-term PPAs for new renewables, including the acquisition of a 170 MW solar-plus-storage development project that will be added to AES Indiana's rate base.
  • Completed the construction or acquisition of 976 MW of wind, solar and energy storage and expects to add a total of 3.6 GW to its operating portfolio by year-end 2024.

Guidance and Expectations^6,7

The Company now expects 2024 Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes^6,8 to be in the upper half of the range of $3,550 to $3,950 million, driven by new renewables.

The Company is reaffirming its 2024 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA⁶ of $2,600 to $2,900 million.  Results are expected to be driven by the impacts from significant asset sales closed in 2023 and expected to close in 2024, as well as prior year margins earned on LNG transactions, partially offset by contributions from new renewables projects, improved margins in Chile, rate base growth at US utilities.

The Company is reaffirming its expectation for annualized growth in Adjusted EBITDA⁶ of 5% to 7% through 2027, from a base of its 2023 guidance of $2,600 to $2,900 million.

The Company now expects 2024 Adjusted EPS⁹ to be in the upper half of its guidance range of $1.87 to $1.97.  Growth in 2024 is expected to be primarily driven by new renewables commissionings, rate base growth at US utilities, and improved margins in Chile, but partially offset by asset sales and prior year margins on LNG transactions.

The Company is reaffirming its annualized growth target for Adjusted EPS⁹ of 7% to 9% through 2025, from a base year of 2020.  The Company is also reaffirming its annualized growth target for Adjusted EPS⁹ of 7% to 9% through 2027, from a base of its 2023 guidance of $1.65 to $1.75. 

The Company's 2024 guidance is based on foreign currency and commodity forward curves as of June 30, 2024.

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 2, 2024 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 863773.  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 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, 2024.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EPS guidance without unreasonable effort.
2	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, 2024.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EBITDA guidance without unreasonable effort.
3	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.
4	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, 2024.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EBITDA guidance without unreasonable effort.
5	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.
6	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, 2024.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EBITDA guidance without unreasonable effort.
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, 2024.  The Company is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent or reconciliation for its Adjusted EPS guidance without unreasonable effort.
8	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.
9	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, 2024.  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' 2023 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 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 26, 2024 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 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(in millions, except per share amounts)
Revenue:
Non-Regulated	$           2,070		$          2,193		$           4,302		$           4,480
Regulated	872		834		1,725		1,786
Total revenue	2,942		3,027		6,027		6,266
Cost of Sales:
Non-Regulated	(1,671)		(1,782)		(3,404)		(3,579)
Regulated	(718)		(747)		(1,451)		(1,595)
Total cost of sales	(2,389)		(2,529)		(4,855)		(5,174)
Operating margin	553		498		1,172		1,092
General and administrative expenses	(66)		(72)		(141)		(127)
Interest expense	(389)		(310)		(746)		(640)
Interest income	88		131		193		254
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(9)		—		(10)		(1)
Other expense	(84)		(12)		(122)		(26)
Other income	21		14		56		24
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	1		(4)		44		(4)
Asset impairment expense	(230)		(174)		(276)		(194)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	38		(67)		30		(109)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	(77)		4		200		269
Income tax benefit (expense)	35		2		51		(70)
Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates	3		(25)		(12)		(29)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(39)		(19)		239		170
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	224		(20)		378		(58)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	$              185		$              (39)		$              617		$              112
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$             0.27		$           (0.06)		$             0.88		$             0.17
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$             0.27		$           (0.06)		$             0.87		$             0.16
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	713		669		713		712

 

THE AES CORPORATION
Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Information
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
REVENUE
Renewables SBU	$                  596		$                  541		$               1,215		$               1,036
Utilities SBU	896		852		1,769		1,823
Energy Infrastructure SBU	1,469		1,654		3,083		3,378
New Energy Technologies SBU	—		1		—		75
Corporate and Other	40		40		73		67
Eliminations	(59)		(61)		(113)		(113)
Total Revenue	$               2,942		$               3,027		$               6,027		$               6,266

 

THE AES CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
	June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(in millions, except share and per share data)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$                 1,773		$                 1,426
Restricted cash	299		370
Short-term investments	61		395
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $22 and $15, respectively	1,507		1,420
Inventory	661		712
Prepaid expenses	141		177
Other current assets, net of allowance of $0 and $14, respectively	1,458		1,387
Current held-for-sale assets	3,655		762
Total current assets	9,555		6,649
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Land	488		522
Electric generation, distribution assets and other	29,467		30,190
Accumulated depreciation	(8,270)		(8,602)
Construction in progress	9,047		7,848
Property, plant and equipment, net	30,732		29,958
Other Assets:
Investments in and advances to affiliates	1,156		941
Debt service reserves and other deposits	76		194
Goodwill	348		348
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $420 and $498, respectively	1,879		2,243
Deferred income taxes	435		396
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $11 and $9, respectively	2,845		3,259
Noncurrent held-for-sale assets	712		811
Total other assets	7,451		8,192
TOTAL ASSETS	$               47,738		$               44,799
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$                 1,869		$                 2,199
Accrued interest	242		315
Accrued non-income taxes	229		278
Supplier financing arrangements	553		974
Accrued and other liabilities	1,043		1,334
Recourse debt	890		200
Non-recourse debt, including $335 and $1,080, respectively, related to variable interest entities	2,176		3,932
Current held-for-sale liabilities	2,821		499
Total current liabilities	9,823		9,731
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Recourse debt	5,256		4,264
Non-recourse debt, including $2,087 and $1,715, respectively, related to variable interest entities	20,232		18,482
Deferred income taxes	1,588		1,245
Other noncurrent liabilities	2,452		3,114
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	457		514
Total noncurrent liabilities	29,985		27,619
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable stock of subsidiaries	901		1,464
EQUITY
THE AES CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock (without par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 1,043,050 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023)	—		838
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 859,584,456 issued and 710,823,239 outstanding at June 30, 2024 and 819,051,591 issued and 669,693,234 outstanding at December 31, 2023)	9		8
Additional paid-in capital	7,067		6,355
Accumulated deficit	(769)		(1,386)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,409)		(1,514)
Treasury stock, at cost (148,761,217 and 149,358,357 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)	(1,807)		(1,813)
Total AES Corporation stockholders' equity	3,091		2,488
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	3,938		3,497
Total equity	7,029		5,985
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$               47,738		$               44,799

 

THE AES CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(in millions)				(in millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$                    (39)		$                    (19)		$             239		$             170
Adjustments to net income:
Depreciation and amortization	308		277		620		550
Emissions allowance expense	24		50		71		139
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	(64)		71		(137)		38
Loss (gain) on disposal and sale of business interests	(1)		4		(44)		4
Impairment expense	230		179		276		199
Loss on realized/unrealized foreign currency	78		71		78		71
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(41)		(108)		181		(119)
Other	(131)		2		(27)		91
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	(7)		122		(239)		60
(Increase) decrease in inventory	(41)		85		31		276
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	94		7		133		71
(Increase) decrease in other assets	138		24		47		74
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities	(75)		(12)		(160)		(305)
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables	(137)		(78)		(464)		(85)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	56		(113)		74		(47)
Net cash provided by operating activities	392		562		679		1,187
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(1,685)		(1,845)		(3,833)		(3,396)
Acquisitions of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash acquired	(16)		(290)		(73)		(290)
Proceeds from the sale of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash sold	—		—		11		98
Sale of short-term investments	393		350		534		706
Purchase of short-term investments	(460)		(202)		(604)		(620)
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates	(29)		(92)		(50)		(112)
Purchase of emissions allowances	(35)		(37)		(91)		(115)
Other investing	(6)		(10)		(118)		(21)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,838)		(2,126)		(4,224)		(3,750)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities	2,262		1,106		4,003		2,521
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities	(1,545)		(1,076)		(2,582)		(2,131)
Commercial paper borrowings (repayments), net	(29)		167		690		517
Issuance of recourse debt	950		900		950		1,400
Issuance of non-recourse debt	1,667		767		3,798		1,457
Repayments of non-recourse debt	(1,811)		(284)		(2,726)		(944)
Payments for financing fees	(44)		(49)		(75)		(67)
Purchases under supplier financing arrangements	222		289		708		818
Repayments of obligations under supplier financing arrangements	(539)		(275)		(1,055)		(862)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(105)		(100)		(128)		(147)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	71		—		97		18
Sales to noncontrolling interests	198		189		323		189
Dividends paid on AES common stock	(122)		(111)		(238)		(222)
Payments for financed capital expenditures	(12)		(3)		(19)		(7)
Other financing	(10)		(7)		13		(11)
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,153		1,513		3,759		2,529
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(28)		(19)		(43)		(37)
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of held-for-sale businesses	(86)		3		(13)		(6)
Total increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(407)		(67)		158		(77)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	1,980		2,077		1,990		2,087
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	$                 1,573		$                 2,010		$          2,148		$          2,010
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$                    411		$                    260		$             765		$             512
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	141		147		209		200
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Conversion of Corporate Units to shares of common stock	$                    838		$                      —		$             838		$               —
Liabilities derecognized due to sale of Warrior Run receivables	273		$                      —		273		—
Noncash recognition of new operating and financing leases	56		$                      63		180		82
Noncash contributions from noncontrolling interests	25		$                      30		25		30
Initial recognition of contingent consideration for acquisitions	5		218		14		218

 

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, and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for the impact of NCI and interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization 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; and (e) gains, losses, and costs due to the early retirement of debt or troubled debt restructuring. 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 or retire debt, 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 (in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net income (loss)	$                 (39)		$                 (19)		$                 239		$                 170
Income tax expense (benefit)	(35)		(2)		(51)		70
Interest expense	389		310		746		640
Interest income	(88)		(131)		(193)		(254)
Depreciation and amortization	308		277		620		550
EBITDA	$                 535		$                 435		$              1,361		$              1,176
Less: Adjustment for noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries (1)	(80)		(155)		(242)		(325)
Less: Income tax expense (benefit), interest expense (income) and depreciation and amortization from equity affiliates	28		27		61		66
Interest income recognized under service concession arrangements	16		18		33		36
Unrealized derivatives, equity securities, and financial assets and liabilities losses (gains)	(53)		32		(138)		(7)
Unrealized foreign currency losses	12		32		3		64
Disposition/acquisition losses	62		16		19		13
Impairment losses	114		164		140		173
Loss on extinguishment of debt and troubled debt restructuring	18		—		50		1
Adjusted EBITDA	$                 652		$                 569		$              1,287		$              1,197
Tax attributes	191		38		419		51
Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes (2)	$                 843		$                 607		$              1,706		$              1,248

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(1)

The allocation of earnings and losses to tax equity investors from both consolidated entities and equity affiliates is removed from Adjusted EBITDA.

(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 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 SBU.

 

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

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; and (e) gains, losses, and costs due to the early retirement of debt or troubled debt restructuring.  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; and (e) gains, losses, and costs due to the early retirement of debt or troubled debt restructuring.

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 or retire debt, 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 earnings per share of $0.27 for the three 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 second quarter increased earnings per share, it did not impact 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, 2024
(in millions, except per share data)	Income		Shares		$ per Share
GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Income available to The AES Corporation common stockholders	$                191		713		$               0.27
Add back: Adjustment to redemption value of redeemable stock of subsidiaries	(6)		—		(0.01)
NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE	$                185		713		$               0.26

 

The Company reported a loss from continuing operations of $0.06 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. For purposes of measuring diluted loss per share under GAAP, common stock equivalents were excluded from weighted average shares as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. However, for purposes of computing Adjusted EPS, the Company has included the impact of dilutive common stock equivalents. The tables below reconcile the weighted average shares used in GAAP diluted loss per share to the weighted average shares used in calculating the non-GAAP measure of Adjusted EPS.

THE AES CORPORATION NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES  (Unaudited) RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA, ADJUSTED PTC AND ADJUSTED EPS
Reconciliation of Denominator Used For Adjusted EPS	Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions, except per share data)	Loss		Shares		$ per Share
GAAP DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
Loss from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders	$              (39)		669		$           (0.06)
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
Stock options	—		1		—
Restricted stock units	—		2		—
Equity units	—		40		0.01
NON-GAAP DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE	$              (39)		712		$           (0.05)

 

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024				Three Months Ended June 30, 2023				Six Months Ended June 30, 2024				Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
	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 from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to AES and Diluted EPS	$      185		$     0.26		$       (39)		$    (0.05)		$     617		$     0.87		$      112		$     0.16
Add: Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations attributable to AES	(67)				(16)				(86)				35
Pre-tax contribution	$      118				$       (55)				$     531				$      147
Adjustments
Unrealized derivatives, equity securities, and financial assets and liabilities losses (gains)	$       (53)		$    (0.07)	(2)	$        33		$     0.05	(3)	$    (138)		$    (0.19)	(4)	$         (6)		$    (0.01)	(5)
Unrealized foreign currency losses	12		0.01		33		0.04	(6)	3		—		64		0.09	(7)
Disposition/acquisition losses	62		0.08	(8)	16		0.02		19		0.03	(9)	13		0.02
Impairment losses	114		0.16	(10)	164		0.23	(11)	140		0.20	(12)	173		0.24	(11)
Loss on extinguishment of debt and troubled debt restructuring	20		0.03	(13)	—		—		54		0.07	(14)	4		0.01
Less: Net income tax benefit			(0.09)	(15)			(0.08)	(16)			(0.09)	(15)			(0.08)	(16)
Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS	$      273		$     0.38		$      191		$     0.21		$     609		$     0.89		$      395		$     0.43

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(1)	NCI is defined as Noncontrolling Interests.
(2)	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.
(3)	Amount primarily relates to recognition of unrealized losses due to the termination of a PPA of $72 million, or $0.10 per share, partially offset by unrealized derivative gains at the Energy Infrastructure SBU of $37 million, or $0.05 per share.
(4)	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.
(5)	Amount primarily relates to unrealized derivative gains at the Energy Infrastructure SBU of $87 million, or $0.12 per share, partially offset by the recognition of unrealized losses due to the termination of a PPA of $72 million, or $0.10 per share.
(6)	Amount primarily relates to unrealized foreign currency losses mainly associated with the devaluation of long-term receivables denominated in Argentine pesos of $24 million, or $0.03 per share, and unrealized foreign currency losses at AES Andes due to the depreciating Colombian peso of $15 million, or $0.02 per share.
(7)	Amount primarily relates to unrealized foreign currency losses mainly associated with the devaluation of long-term receivables denominated in Argentine pesos of $49 million, or $0.07 per share, and unrealized foreign currency losses at AES Andes due to the depreciation Colombian peso of $31 million, or $0.04 per share.
(8)	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.
(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 impairment at Brazil of $103 million, or $0.14 per share.
(11)	Amount primarily relates to asset impairments at the Norgener coal-fired plant in Chile of $136 million, or $0.19 per share, and the GAF Projects at AES Renewable Holdings of $18 million, or $0.03 per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
(12)	Amount primarily relates to impairment at Brazil of $103 million, or $0.14 per share, and impairment at Mong Duong of $22 million, or $0.03 per share.
(13)	Amount primarily relates to losses incurred at AES Andes due to early retirement of debt of $16 million, or $0.02 per share.
(14)	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.
(15)	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.
(16)	Amount primarily relates to income tax benefits associated with the asset impairment at the Norgener coal-fired plant in Chile of $33 million, or $0.05 per share, and income tax benefits associated with the recognition of unrealized losses due to the termination of a PPA of $18 million, or $0.02 per share, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

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, 2024	March 31, 2024	December 31, 2023	September 30, 2023
	Actual	Actual	Actual	Actual
Subsidiary distributions1 to Parent & QHCs	$             1,531	$             1,438	$             1,408	$            1,625
Returns of capital distributions to Parent & QHCs	140	139	194	116
Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent	$             1,671	$             1,577	$             1,602	$            1,741
Parent only data: quarterly
(in millions)	Quarter Ended
Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent	June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024	December 31, 2023	September 30, 2023
	Actual	Actual	Actual	Actual
Subsidiary distributions1 to Parent & QHCs	$                298	$                386	$                536	$               311
Returns of capital distributions to Parent & QHCs	1	1	78	60
Total subsidiary distributions & returns of capital to Parent	$                299	$                387	$                614	$               371
(in millions)	Balance at
	June 30, 2024	March 31, 2024	December 31, 2023	September 30, 2023
Parent Company Liquidity2	Actual	Actual	Actual	Actual
Cash at Parent & Cash at QHCs3	$                  53	$                  90	$                  33	$                 51
Availability under credit facilities	736	642	1,376	857
Ending liquidity	$                789	$                732	$             1,409	$               908

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(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
Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399, amy.ackerman@aes.com 

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What was AES 's Adjusted EPS for Q2 2024?

AES 's Adjusted EPS for Q2 2024 was $0.38, an increase from $0.21 in Q2 2023.

How many gigawatts of new agreements did AES sign with data center customers in Q2 2024?

AES signed 2.2 GW of new agreements directly with data center customers in Q2 2024.

What is AES 's current backlog of signed long-term PPAs?

AES 's current backlog of signed long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is 12.6 GW.

What is AES's Adjusted EPS guidance range for 2024?

AES's Adjusted EPS guidance range for 2024 is $1.87 to $1.97, and the company now expects to achieve the upper half of this range.

How much new capacity does AES expect to add to its operating portfolio by the end of 2024?

AES expects to add a total of 3.6 GW of new projects to its operating portfolio by the end of 2024.