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): August 30, 2002
THE AES CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-15487 54-1163725
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer ID No.)
1001 North 19th Street, Suite 2000
Arlington, Virginia 22209
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(703) 522-1315
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On August 30, 2002, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a Request
for Additional Information (Second Request) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act pertaining to the pending sale of CILCORP Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of The AES Corporation ("AES"), to Ameren Corporation.
A copy of AES' press release relating to the foregoing is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release of The AES Corporation issued August
30, 2002.
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.
The AES Corporation
By: /s/ William R. Luraschi
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William R. Luraschi
Senior Vice President
and General Counsel
Date: September 3, 2002
Exhibit Index
99.1 Press Release of The AES Corporation issued August 30, 2002.