UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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THE AES CORPORATION
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS
FOR THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2012
Meeting Information
| Meeting Type: | The AES Corporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders | |
| For holders as of: | February 24, 2012 | |
| Meeting Date: | April 19, 2012 | |
| Meeting Time: | 9:30 A.M. (Eastern Time) | |
| Location: | 4300 Wilson Boulevard Rotunda Conference Room, 9th floor Arlington, Virginia 22203 | |
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet or by mail. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
The proxy materials (including the notice, proxy statement, form of proxy, annual report on Form 10-K and related materials) are available online at www.envisionreports.com/aes or you may request a paper copy (see reverse side).
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: | ||||
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• NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT | ||||
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• FORM OF PROXY | ||||
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• ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K | ||||
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• RELATED MATERIALS | ||||
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How to View Online: | ||||
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Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.envisionreports.com/aes. | ||||
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: | ||||
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents (for the current Annual Meeting of Stockholders and all of the future annual meetings of stockholders), you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: | ||||
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1) BY INTERNET: |
www.envisionreports.com/aes | |||
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2) BY TELEPHONE: |
1-866-641-4276 | |||
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3) BY E-MAIL: |
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— How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person: Please check the meeting materials for directions to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.envisionreports.com/aes. Have the 12 Digit Control Number (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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— Voting Items —
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” the following:
| 1. | The election of eleven (11) directors nominated by our board of directors for a term of one year. |
Nominees:
| 01) | Andres Gluski |
| 02) | Zhang Guo Bao |
| 03) | Kristina M. Johnson |
| 04) | Tarun Khanna |
| 05) | John A. Koskinen |
| 06) | Philip Lader |
| 07) | Sandra O. Moose |
| 08) | John B. Morse, Jr. |
| 09) | Philip A. Odeen |
| 10) | Charles O. Rossotti |
| 11) | Sven Sandstrom |
| 2. | The proposal to ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. |
| 3. | A non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. |
| CONTROL NO. |