AES(US:AES) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-03 07:12Group 1 - BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has partnered with EQT to participate in the bidding for the acquisition of AES Corporation [1] - The acquisition agreement for AES is expected to be reached in the coming weeks, although final decisions have not yet been made [1] - AES provides renewable energy services to major tech companies like Microsoft [1] Group 2 - The demand for electricity from AI application data centers has made power suppliers attractive acquisition targets in the capital markets [2] - Notable recent acquisitions in the sector include Blackstone's acquisition of TXNM Energy and Constellation Energy's acquisition of Calpine Corp [2] - AES, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, owns renewable energy assets such as wind and solar, as well as natural gas and coal assets, and operates utility businesses in Indiana and Ohio [2]