{"url_path":"/sec/aes/8-k/2026-06-16/item-2-03","section_key":"item-2-03","section_title":"Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of Registrant","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-06-16","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874761/0001193125-26-272726-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-272726","cik":"0000874761","ticker":"AES","issuer_name":"AES CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874761/0001193125-26-272726-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000874761","primary_entity_name":"AES CORP"},"word_count":272,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of Registrant\n\nThe information set forth under Item 1.01 above is hereby incorporated into this Item 2.03 by reference.\n\nSafe Harbor Disclosure\n\nThis Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute the Company’s current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the proposed use of proceeds therefrom and other expected effects of the offering of the Notes. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES’ current expectations based on reasonable assumptions.\n\nActual results could differ materially from those projected in AES’ forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in the prospectus supplement related to the offering and AES’ filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: “Risk Factors” and Item 7: “Management’s Discussion & Analysis” in AES’ 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, in AES’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026 and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Potential investors 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."}