UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2006
THE AES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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54-1163725 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100, Arlington, Virginia |
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22203 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 522-1315
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):
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Item 8.01 |
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On February 2, 2006, The AES Corporation called for redemption all of its outstanding 8.875% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2027 (approximately $115.2 million aggregate principal amount). The redemption of the Debentures is being made pursuant to the optional redemption provisions of the indenture governing the Debentures. The redemption date will be March 3, 2006. The Debentures will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a make-whole premium determined in accordance with the terms of the indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date. The total estimated pretax charge associated with redeeming the Debentures is expected to be approximately $40 million.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE AES CORPORATION |
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/s/ Vincent W. Mathis |
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Vincent W. Mathis |
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Deputy General Counsel |
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Date: February 2, 2006 |
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