AES Agrees to Sell Its Ukraine Assets

AES Agrees to Sell Its Ukraine Assets

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The AES Corporation (NYS: AES) today announced that it has agreed to sell its two power distribution businesses in Ukraine to VS Energy International. Under the agreement, AES will sell its 89.12 percent equity interest in AES Kyivoblenergo, which serves 881,000 customers in the Kiev region, and its 84.56 percent equity interest in AES Rivneoblenergo, which serves 412,000 customers in the Rivne region.

"We continue to exit markets that are not part of our strategic vision," said Tom O'Flynn, AES Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "This transaction represents another step in the process to simplify our structure so we can focus on creating value in markets where we have a compelling competitive advantage."

The transaction is expected to close by mid-2013 and is subject to local regulatory approval. Both AES Kyivoblenergo and AES Rivneoblenergo will continue operations, supplying energy to customers and working constructively with all stakeholders. AES plans to provide additional detail on the transaction in its fourth quarter 2012 earnings call materials and 10-K filing.

About AES

The AES Corporation (NYS: AES) is a Fortune 200 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 27 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce of 27,000 people is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world's changing power needs. Our 2011 revenues were $17 billion and we own and manage $45 billion in total assets. To learn more, please 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 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 achievements of planned productivity improvements and incremental 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, including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A "Risk Factors" in AES' 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. 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.

Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K dated on or about February 24, 2012 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding Exhibits) 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 Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.aes.com.

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