UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 20182019
or
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 1-12291
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THE AES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 54 116372554-1163725
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington,Virginia 22203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(703) 522-1315
Registrant’s
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(703)522-1315
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAESNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesx No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yesx No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerx
Accelerated filer¨
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
Non-accelerated filer¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

The number of shares outstanding of Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, on July 31, 20182019 was 661,683,466.663,849,562.
 







THE AES CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 20182019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
   
   
ITEM 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
ITEM 2.
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 3.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 1.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 2.
   
ITEM 3.
   
ITEM 4.
ITEM 1.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 4.
   
ITEM 5.
   
ITEM 6.
  







GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The following terms and acronyms appear in the text of this report and have the definitions indicated below:
Adjusted EPSAdjusted Earnings Per Share, a non-GAAP measure
Adjusted PTCAdjusted PretaxPre-tax Contribution, a non-GAAP measure of operating performance
AFSAvailable For Sale
AFUDCAllowance for Funds Used During Construction
AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
AOCLAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AROAsset Retirement Obligations
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
BBLBarrel
CAAUnited States Clean Air Act
CAMMESAWholesale Electric Market Administrator in Argentina
CHPCCRCombined HeatCoal Combustion Residuals, which includes bottom ash, fly ash and Powerair pollution control wastes generated at coal-fired generation plant sites.
COFINSContribution for the Financing of Social Security
DG CompDMPDirectorate-General for CompetitionDistribution Modernization Plan
DMRDistribution Modernization Rider
DP&LThe Dayton Power & Light Company
DPLDPL Inc.
EPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
EPCEngineering, Procurement and Construction
ESPElectric Security Plan
EUEuropean Union
EURIBOREuro Interbank Offered Rate
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FXForeign Exchange
GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States
GHGGreenhouse Gas
GILTI
Global Intangible Low Taxed Income

GWGigawatts
HLBVHypothetical Liquidation Book Value
HPPHydropower Plant
IPALCOIPALCO Enterprises, Inc.
IPLIndianapolis Power & Light Company
ISOIURCIndependent System OperatorIndiana Utility Regulatory Commission
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
LNGLiquid Natural Gas
MMBtuMillion British Thermal Units
MWMegawatts
MWhMegawatt Hours
NAAQSNational Ambient Air Quality Standards
NCINoncontrolling Interest
NEKNatsionalna Elektricheska Kompania (state-owned electricity public supplier in Bulgaria)
NMNot Meaningful
NOVNotice of Violation
NOX
NPDES
Nitrogen Oxides
OPGCOdisha Power Generation CorporationNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
PISProgram of Social Integration
PPAPower Purchase Agreement
PREPAPuerto Rico Electric Power Authority
PUCOThe Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
RSURestricted Stock Unit
RTORegional Transmission Organization
SBUStrategic Business Unit
SECUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission
SEETSignificantly Excessive Earnings Test
SIPState Implementation Plan
SO2
Sulfur Dioxide
TBTUTrillion British Thermal Units
TCJATax Cuts and Jobs Act
U.S.United States
UKUnited Kingdom
USDUnited States Dollar
VATValue-Added Tax
VIEVariable Interest Entity





PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THE AES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
(in millions, except share and per share data)(in millions, except share and per share data)
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents$1,140
 $949
$1,169
 $1,166
Restricted cash379
 274
438
 370
Short-term investments856
 424
410
 313
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $17 and $10, respectively1,423
 1,463
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $22 and $23, respectively1,538
 1,595
Inventory583
 562
496
 577
Prepaid expenses116
 62
98
 130
Other current assets682
 630
811
 807
Current held-for-sale assets108
 2,034
557
 57
Total current assets5,287
 6,398
5,517
 5,015
NONCURRENT ASSETS      
Property, Plant and Equipment:      
Land480
 502
453
 449
Electric generation, distribution assets and other24,269
 24,119
24,824
 25,242
Accumulated depreciation(7,905) (7,942)(8,440) (8,227)
Construction in progress3,875
 3,617
4,728
 3,932
Property, plant and equipment, net20,719
 20,296
21,565
 21,396
Other Assets:      
Investments in and advances to affiliates1,327
 1,197
1,086
 1,114
Debt service reserves and other deposits623
 565
346
 467
Goodwill1,059
 1,059
1,059
 1,059
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $476 and $441, respectively341
 366
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $389 and $457, respectively460
 436
Deferred income taxes83
 130
122
 97
Service concession assets, net of accumulated amortization of $0 and $206, respectively
 1,360
Loan receivable1,458
 
1,388
 1,423
Other noncurrent assets1,700
 1,741
1,695
 1,514
Total other assets6,591
 6,418
6,156
 6,110
TOTAL ASSETS$32,597
 $33,112
$33,238
 $32,521
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
CURRENT LIABILITIES      
Accounts payable$1,506
 $1,371
$1,234
 $1,329
Accrued interest200
 228
194
 191
Accrued non-income taxes212
 250
Accrued and other liabilities1,036
 1,232
897
 962
Non-recourse debt, includes $369 and $1,012, respectively, related to variable interest entities1,235
 2,164
Non-recourse debt, including $333 and $479, respectively, related to variable interest entities1,087
 1,659
Current held-for-sale liabilities17
 1,033
418
 8
Total current liabilities3,994
 6,028
4,042
 4,399
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES      
Recourse debt4,126
 4,625
3,915
 3,650
Non-recourse debt, includes $2,520 and $1,358, respectively, related to variable interest entities14,230
 13,176
Non-recourse debt, including $3,339 and $2,922 respectively, related to variable interest entities14,753
 13,986
Deferred income taxes1,165
 1,006
1,233
 1,280
Other noncurrent liabilities2,562
 2,595
2,931
 2,723
Total noncurrent liabilities22,083
 21,402
22,832
 21,639
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8)   
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 9)   
Redeemable stock of subsidiaries863
 837
896
 879
EQUITY      
THE AES CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 816,449,182 issued and 661,528,835 outstanding at June 30, 2018 and 816,312,913 issued and 660,388,128 outstanding at December 31, 2017)8
 8
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 817,688,854 issued and 663,797,594 outstanding at June 30, 2019 and 817,203,691 issued and 662,298,096 outstanding at December 31, 2018)8
 8
Additional paid-in capital8,402
 8,501
8,038
 8,154
Accumulated deficit(1,234) (2,276)(824) (1,005)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,988) (1,876)(2,147) (2,071)
Treasury stock, at cost (154,920,347 and 155,924,785 shares at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)(1,879) (1,892)
Treasury stock, at cost (153,891,260 and 154,905,595 shares at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)(1,867) (1,878)
Total AES Corporation stockholders’ equity3,309
 2,465
3,208
 3,208
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS2,348
 2,380
2,260
 2,396
Total equity5,657
 4,845
5,468
 5,604
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$32,597
 $33,112
$33,238
 $32,521
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.





THE AES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
              
(in millions, except per share amounts)(in millions, except per share amounts)
Revenue:              
Regulated$716
 $783
 $1,438
 $1,596
$724
 $716
 $1,509
 $1,438
Non-Regulated1,821
 1,830
 3,839
 3,598
1,759
 1,821
 3,624
 3,839
Total revenue2,537
 2,613
 5,277
 5,194
2,483
 2,537
 5,133
 5,277
Cost of Sales:              
Regulated(617) (681) (1,218) (1,384)(605) (617) (1,240) (1,218)
Non-Regulated(1,320) (1,309) (2,803) (2,630)(1,376) (1,320) (2,805) (2,803)
Total cost of sales(1,937) (1,990) (4,021) (4,014)(1,981) (1,937) (4,045) (4,021)
Operating margin600
 623
 1,256
 1,180
502
 600
 1,088
 1,256
General and administrative expenses(35) (49) (91) (103)(49) (35) (95) (91)
Interest expense(263) (276) (544) (563)(273) (263) (538) (544)
Interest income76
 59
 152
 122
82
 76
 161
 152
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt(6) (12) (176) 5
Loss on extinguishment of debt(51) (6) (61) (176)
Other expense(4) (7) (13) (31)(14) (4) (26) (13)
Other income7
 14
 20
 87
18
 7
 48
 20
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of businesses89
 (48) 877
 (48)
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests(3) 89
 (7) 877
Asset impairment expense(92) (90) (92) (258)(116) (92) (116) (92)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(30) 12
 (49) (8)22
 (30) 18
 (49)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES342
 226
 1,340
 383
118
 342
 472
 1,340
Income tax expense(132) (86) (363) (153)(57) (132) (172) (363)
Net equity in earnings of affiliates14
 2
 25
 9
Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates5
 14
 (1) 25
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS224
 142
 1,002
 239
66
 224
 299
 1,002
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $2, $5, $2 and $7, respectively(4) 8
 (5) 9
Gain from disposal of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $42, $0, $42 and $0, respectively196
 
 196
 
Loss from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $0, $2, $0, and $2, respectively
 (4) 
 (5)
Gain from disposal of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $0, $42, $0, and $42, respectively1
 196
 1
 196
NET INCOME416
 150
 1,193
 248
67
 416
 300
 1,193
Noncontrolling interests:       
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stocks of subsidiaries(128) (89) (221) (210)
Less: Loss (income) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests2
 (8) 2
 (9)
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(50) (128) (129) (221)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
 2
 
 2
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$290
 $53
 $974
 $29
$17
 $290
 $171
 $974
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS:              
Income from continuing operations, net of tax$96
 $53
 $781
 $29
$16
 $96
 $170
 $781
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax194
 
 193
 
1
 194
 1
 193
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$290
 $53
 $974
 $29
$17
 $290
 $171
 $974
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:              
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax$0.15
 $0.08
 $1.18
 $0.04
$0.02
 $0.15
 $0.26
 $1.18
Income from discontinued operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax0.29
 
 0.29
 

 0.29
 
 0.29
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$0.44
 $0.08
 $1.47
 $0.04
$0.02
 $0.44
 $0.26
 $1.47
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:              
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax$0.15
 $0.08
 $1.18
 $0.04
$0.02
 $0.15
 $0.26
 $1.18
Income from discontinued operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax0.29
 
 0.29
 

 0.29
 
 0.29
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$0.44
 $0.08
 $1.47
 $0.04
$0.02
 $0.44
 $0.26
 $1.47
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING664
 662
 664
 662
667
 664
 667
 664
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE$
 $
 $0.13
 $0.12
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.





THE AES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
              
(in millions)(in millions)
NET INCOME$416
 $150
 $1,193
 $248
$67
 $416
 $300
 $1,193
Foreign currency translation activity:              
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $1, $0, $1 and $(1), respectively(142) (119) (117) (51)
Reclassification to earnings, net of $0 income tax18
 95
 2
 98
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax benefit of $0, $1, $0 and $1, respectively9
 (142) 8
 (117)
Reclassification to earnings, net of $0 income tax for all periods23
 18
 23
 2
Total foreign currency translation adjustments(124)��(24) (115) 47
32
 (124) 31
 (115)
Derivative activity:              
Change in derivative fair value, net of income tax benefit of $15, $13, $0 and $21, respectively(40) (42) 17
 (47)
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax expense of $9, $10, $8 and $11, respectively36
 29
 46
 49
Change in derivative fair value, net of income tax benefit of $35, $15, $53 and $0, respectively(129) (40) (197) 17
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax expense of $1, $9, $3 and $8, respectively9
 36
 19
 46
Total change in fair value of derivatives(4) (13) 63
 2
(120) (4) (178) 63
Pension activity:              
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax expense of $2, $3, $2 and $6, respectively2
 7
 4
 13
Change in pension adjustments due to net actuarial gain (loss) for the period, net of $0 income tax for all periods2
 
 2
 
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax expense of $13, $2, $13 and $2, respectively26
 2
 27
 4
Total pension adjustments2
 7
 4
 13
28
 2
 29
 4
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)(126) (30) (48) 62
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS(60) (126) (118) (48)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME290
 120
 1,145
 310
7
 290
 182
 1,145
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(180) (91) (302) (233)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$110
 $29
 $843
 $77
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(30) (180) (83) (302)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$(23) $110
 $99
 $843
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



THE AES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 Common Stock Treasury Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated
Deficit
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Noncontrolling
Interests
 Shares Amount Shares Amount    
 (in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2019817.2
 $8
 154.9
 $(1,878) $8,154
 $(1,005) $(2,071) $2,396
Net income
 
 
 
 
 154
 
 81
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 4
 (5)
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (37) (18)
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 1
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 (32) (23)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (1)

 
 
 
 
 12
 (4) 
Fair value adjustment (2)

 
 
 
 (6) 
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (40)
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.1365/share)
 
 
 
 (91) 
 
 
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax0.4
 
 (1) 11
 (17) 
 
 
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 1
Balance at March 31, 2019817.6
 $8
 153.9
 $(1,867) $8,039
 $(839) $(2,107) $2,415
Net income
 
 
 
 
 17
 
 52
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 27
 5
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (95) (22)
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 28
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 (40) (17)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (1)

 
 
 
 
 (2) 
 
Fair value adjustment (2)

 
 
 
 (11) 
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (198)
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax0.1
 
 
 
 10
 
 
 
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 8
Balance at June 30, 2019817.7
 $8
 153.9
 $(1,867) $8,038
 $(824) $(2,147) $2,260

(1)
See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation—New Accounting Standards Adopted for further information.
(2)
Adjustment to record the redeemable stock of Colon at fair value.



 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Common Stock Treasury Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated
Deficit
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Noncontrolling
Interests
 Shares Amount Shares Amount    
 (in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2018816.3
 $8
 155.9
 $(1,892) $8,501
 $(2,276) $(1,876) $2,380
Net income
 
 
 
 
 684
 
 98
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 3
 6
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 44
 23
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 2
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 49
 29
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (1)

 
 
 
 
 67
 19
 81
Fair value adjustment (2)

 
 
 
 (6) 
 
 
Disposition of business interests (3)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 (249)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (9)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.13/share)
 
 
 
 (86) 
 
 
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax
 
 (1) 13
 (12) 
 
 
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1
Balance at March 31, 2018816.3
 $8
 154.9
 $(1,879) $8,397
 $(1,525) $(1,808) $2,332
Net income
 
 
 
 
 290
 
 128
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (176) 52
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (6) 2
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 2
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 (180) 54
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (1)

 
 
 
 
 1
 
 
Fair value adjustment (2)

 
 
 
 1
 
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (176)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax0.1
 
 
 
 5
 
 
 
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 6
Balance at June 30, 2018816.4
 $8
 154.9
 $(1,879) $8,402
 $(1,234) $(1,988) $2,348

(1)
See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation—New Accounting Standards Adopted for further information.
(2)
Adjustment to record the redeemable stock of Colon at fair value.
(3)
See Note 19—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.



THE AES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended 
June 30,
2018 20172019 2018
      
(in millions)(in millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income$1,193
 $248
$300
 $1,193
Adjustments to net income:      
Depreciation and amortization512
 581
512
 512
Loss (gain) on disposal and sale of businesses(877) 48
Asset impairment expense93
 258
Loss (gain) on disposal and sale of business interests7
 (877)
Impairment expenses116
 93
Deferred income taxes183
 (18)15
 183
Provisions for contingencies
 23
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt176
 (5)
Net loss on sales of assets2
 19
Gain on sale of discontinued operations(238) 
Loss on extinguishment of debt61
 176
Loss on sale and disposal of assets16
 2
Net gain from disposal and impairments of discontinued businesses
 (238)
Other126
 102
143
 126
Changes in operating assets and liabilities   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable6
 (120)10
 6
(Increase) decrease in inventory(33) (43)25
 (33)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets(75) 153
26
 (75)
(Increase) decrease in other assets15
 (155)11
 15
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities(90) (131)(29) (90)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable, net and other taxes payable(62) (61)
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables(175) (62)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities(17) 63
(24) (17)
Net cash provided by operating activities914
 962
1,014
 914
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Capital expenditures(994) (1,123)(1,070) (994)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired, and equity method investments(42) (2)
Proceeds from the sale of businesses, net of cash and restricted cash sold1,808
 33
Acquisitions of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash acquired
 (42)
Proceeds from the sale of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash sold229
 1,808
Proceeds from the sale of assets15
 
17
 15
Sale of short-term investments418
 1,930
330
 418
Purchase of short-term investments(938) (1,876)(424) (938)
Contributions to equity affiliates(90) (43)
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates(173) (90)
Other investing(57) (15)(22) (57)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities120
 (1,096)(1,113) 120
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities1,133
 538
897
 1,133
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities(1,042) (524)(598) (1,042)
Issuance of recourse debt1,000
 525

 1,000
Repayments of recourse debt(1,781) (860)(3) (1,781)
Issuance of non-recourse debt1,192
 1,832
2,581
 1,192
Repayments of non-recourse debt(841) (982)(2,281) (841)
Payments for financing fees(25) (80)(37) (25)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(128) (184)(146) (128)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests and redeemable security holders28
 44
16
 28
Dividends paid on AES common stock(172) (158)(181) (172)
Payments for financed capital expenditures(120) (61)(110) (120)
Other financing27
 (26)(30) 27
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(729) 64
108
 (729)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(20) 6
(Increase) decrease in cash and restricted cash of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses69
 (15)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(2) (20)
(Increase) decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses(57) 69
Total increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash354
 (79)(50) 354
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning1,788
 1,960
2,003
 1,788
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending$2,142
 $1,881
$1,953
 $2,142
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:      
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized$522
 $612
$478
 $522
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds$209
 $218
236
 209
SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Partial reinvestment of consideration from the sPower transaction (see Note 7)58
 
Non-cash acquisition of intangible assets$5
 $

 5
Non-cash contributions of assets and liabilities for Fluence acquisition$20
 $
Conversion of Alto Maipo loans and accounts payable into equity (see Note 10—Equity)$
 $279
Non-cash contributions of assets and liabilities for the Fluence transaction (see Note 19)
 20


See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.





THE AES CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018
(Unaudited)
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
The prior period condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) have been reclassified to reflect the businesses classified as discontinued operations as discussed in Note 16—Discontinued Operations. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to comply with newly adopted accounting standards. See further detail in the new accounting pronouncements discussion.
Consolidation In this Quarterly Report the terms “AES,” “the Company,” “us” or “we” refer to the consolidated entity, including its subsidiaries and affiliates. The terms “The AES Corporation” or “the Parent Company” refer only to the publicly held holding company, The AES Corporation, excluding its subsidiaries and affiliates. Furthermore, VIEs in which the Company has a variable interest have been consolidated where the Company is the primary beneficiary. Investments in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Interim Financial Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, as contained in the FASB ASC, for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X issued by the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for annual fiscal reporting periods. In the opinion of management, the interim financial information includes all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, are not necessarily indicative of expected results for the year ending December 31, 2018.2019. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the 20172018 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, which are included in the 20172018 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 20182019 (the “2017“2018 Form 10-K”).
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted CashThe following table provides a summary of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash amounts reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet that reconcile to the total of such amounts as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions):
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents$1,169
 $1,166
Restricted cash438
 370
Debt service reserves and other deposits346
 467
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash$1,953
 $2,003

 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents$1,140
 $949
Restricted cash379
 274
Debt service reserves and other deposits623
 565
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash$2,142
 $1,788
New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2018 2019 The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements that had an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Accounting pronouncements not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Standards Adopted
ASU Number and NameDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the financial statements upon adoption
2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost
This standard changes the presentation of non-service costs associated with defined benefit plans and updates the guidance so that only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization.
Transition method: retrospective for presentation of non-service cost and prospective for the change in capitalization.
January 1, 2018No material impact upon adoption of the standard.
2017-05, Other Income — Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Topic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets
This standard clarifies the scope and application of ASC 610-20 on the sale, transfer, and derecognition of nonfinancial assets and in substance nonfinancial assets to non-customers, including partial sales. It also provides guidance on how gains and losses on transfers of nonfinancial assets and in substance nonfinancial assets to non-customers are recognized. The standard also clarifies that the derecognition of businesses is under the scope of ASC 810. The standard must be adopted concurrently with ASC 606, however an entity will not have to apply the same transition method as ASC 606.
Transition method: modified retrospective.
January 1, 2018
As more transactions will not meet the definition of a business due to the adoption of ASU 2017-01, more dispositions or partial sales will be out of the scope of ASC 810 and will be under this standard.



2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a BusinessThe standard requires an entity to first evaluate whether substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, and if that threshold is met, the set is not a business. As a second step, to be considered a business at least one substantive process should exist. The revised definition of a business will reduce the number of transactions that are accounted for as business combinations.
Transition method: prospective.
January 1, 2018Some acquisitions and dispositions will now fall under a different accounting model.
2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)This standard requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows.
Transition method: retrospective.
January 1, 2018For the six months ended June 30, 2017, cash provided by operating activities increased by $8 million, cash used in investing activities decreased by $12 million, and cash used in financing activities was unchanged.
2016-01, Financial Instruments — Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
The standard significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. It also amends certain disclosures of financial instruments.
Transition method: modified retrospective. Prospective for equity investments without readily determinable fair value.
January 1, 2018No material impact upon adoption of the standard.
2014-09, 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-12, 2016-20, 2017-10, 2017-13, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)

See discussion of the ASU below.January 1, 2018See impact upon adoption of the standard below.
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," and its subsequent corresponding updates ("ASC 606"). Under this standard, an entity shall recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company applied the modified retrospective method of adoption to the contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previous revenue recognition standard. For contracts that were modified before January 1, 2018, the Company reflected the aggregate effect of all modifications when identifying the satisfied and unsatisfied performance obligations, determining the transaction price and allocating the transaction price.
The cumulative effect to our January 1, 2018 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet resulting from the adoption of ASC 606 was as follows (in millions):
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetBalance at December 31, 2017 Adjustments Due to ASC 606 
Balance at
January 1, 2018
Assets     
Other current assets$630
 $61
 $691
Deferred income taxes130
 (24) 106
Service concession assets, net1,360
 (1,360) 
Loan receivable
 1,490
 1,490
Equity     
Accumulated deficit(2,276) 67
 (2,209)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,876) 19
 (1,857)
Noncontrolling interest2,380
 81
 2,461
The Mong Duong II power plant in Vietnam is the primary driver of changes in revenue recognition under the new standard. This plant is operated under a build, operate, and transfer contract and will be transferred to the Vietnamese government after the completion of a 25-year PPA. Under the previous revenue recognition standard, construction costs were deferred to a service concession asset, which was expensed in proportion to revenue recognized for the construction element over the term of the PPA. Under ASC 606, construction revenue and associated costs are recognized as construction activity occurs. As construction of the plant was substantially completed in 2015, revenues and costs associated with the construction were recognized through retained earnings, and the service concession asset was derecognized. A loan receivable was recognized for the future expected payments for the construction performance obligation. As the payments for the construction performance obligation occur over a 25-year term, a significant financing element was determined to exist which is accounted for


under the effective interest rate method. The other performance obligation to operate and maintain the facility is measured based on the capacity made available.
The impact to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018 resulting from the adoption of ASC 606 as compared to the previous revenue recognition standard was as follows (in millions):
 June 30, 2018
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetAs Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Adoption Impact
Assets     
Other current assets$682
 $618
 $64
Deferred income taxes83
 107
 (24)
Service concession assets, net
 1,313
 (1,313)
Loan receivable1,458
 
 1,458
TOTAL ASSETS32,597
 32,412
 185
Liabilities     
Accrued and other liabilities1,036
 1,034
 2
Equity     
Accumulated deficit(1,234) (1,320) 86
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,988) (2,006) 18
Noncontrolling interest2,348
 2,269
 79
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY32,597
 32,412
 185
The impact to our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 resulting from the adoption of ASC 606 as compared to the previous revenue recognition standard was as follows (in millions):
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
Condensed Consolidated Statement of OperationsAs Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Adoption Impact
Total revenue$2,537
 $2,562
 $(25)
Total cost of sales(1,937) (1,957) 20
Operating margin600
 605
 (5)
Interest income76
 61
 15
Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates342
 332
 10
Income tax expense(132) (132) 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS224
 214
 10
NET INCOME416
 406
 10
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION290
 280
 10
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Condensed Consolidated Statement of OperationsAs Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Adoption Impact
Total revenue$5,277
 $5,313
 $(36)
Total cost of sales(4,021) (4,047) 26
Operating margin1,256
 1,266
 (10)
Interest income152
 122
 30
Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates1,340
 1,320
 20
Income tax expense(363) (362) (1)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS1,002
 983
 19
NET INCOME1,193
 1,174
 19
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION974
 955
 19
New Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements that could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements once adopted. Accounting pronouncements not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


New Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Effective
ASU Number and NameDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the financial statements upon adoption
2018-02, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from AOCIThis amendment allows a reclassification of the stranded tax effects resulting from the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from AOCI to retained earnings.earnings at the election of the filer. Because this amendment only relates to the reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the underlying guidance that requires that the effect of a change in tax laws or rates be included in income from continuing operations is not affected.January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.
2019
The Company is currently evaluatinghas not elected to reclassify any amounts to retained earnings. The Company’s accounting policy for releasing the impact of adopting the standardincome tax effects from AOCI occurs on its consolidated financial statements.a portfolio basis.
2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
The standard updates the hedge accounting model to expand the ability to hedge nonfinancial and financial risk components, reduce complexity, and ease certain documentation and assessment requirements. When facts and circumstances are the same as at the previous quantitative test, a subsequent quantitative effectiveness test is not required. The standard also eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness. For cash flow hedges, this means that the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument will be recorded in other comprehensive income and amounts deferred will be reclassified to earnings in the same income statement line as the hedged item.

Transition method: modified retrospective with the cumulative effect adjustment recorded to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the initial application date. Prospective for presentation and disclosures.
January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.2019


The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements.
2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260); Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480); Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Part 1adoption of this standard changesresulted in a $4 million decrease to accumulated deficit.



2014-09, 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-12, 2016-20, 2017-10, 2017-13, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)

ASC 606 was adopted by sPower on January 1, 2019. sPower was not required to adopt ASC 606 using the classificationpublic adoption date, as sPower is an equity method investee that meets the definition of certain equity-linkeda public business entity only by virtue of the inclusion of its summarized financial instruments when assessing whetherinformation in the instrumentCompany’s SEC filings. Under the previous revenue standard, the payment received by sPower for the transfer of Incentive Tax Credits related to projects was deferred and recognized in revenue over time. Under ASC 606, this payment is indexed to an entity’s own stock.
Transition method: retrospective.
recognized at a point in time.
January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.2019The Company is currently evaluating the impactadoption of adopting thethis standard on its consolidated financial statements.
2017-08, Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities
This standard shortens the period of amortization for the premium on certain callable debt securitiesresulted in a $6 million decrease to accumulated deficit attributable to the earliest call date.
Transition method: modified retrospective.
January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements.
2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill ImpairmentThis standard simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by removing the requirement to calculate the implied fair value. Instead, it requires that an entity records an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value.
Transition method: prospective.
January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted.The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements.
2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial InstrumentsThe standard updates the impairment model for financial assets measured at amortized cost. For trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments, entities will be required to use a new forward-looking "expected loss" model that generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowance for losses. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses as it is done today, except that the losses will be recognized as an allowance rather than a reduction in the amortized cost of the securities.
Transition method: various.
January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted only as of January 1, 2019.The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements.AES Corporation stockholders’ equity.
2016-02, 2018-01, 2018-10, 2018-11, 2018-20, 2019-01, Leases (Topic 842)See discussion of the ASU below.January 1, 2019. Early2019See impact upon adoption is permitted.The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements.below.

ASU 2016-02On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842 Leases and its subsequent corresponding updates will require(“ASC 842”). Under this standard, lessees are required to recognize assets and liabilities for most leases on the balance sheet, and recognize expenses in a manner similar to the currentprior accounting method. For Lessors,lessors, the guidance modifies the lease classification criteria and the accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases. The guidance also eliminates the currentprevious real estate-specific provisions.
The standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements (January 1, 2017). The FASB amended the standard to add an optional transition method. The additional transition method allows entities to continue to apply the guidance in ASC 840 Leases in the comparative periods presented in the year they adopt the new lease standard. Under this transition method, the entity would apply the transition provisions on January 1, 2019 (i.e., the effective date). At transition, lessees and lessors are permitted to make an election to apply a package of practical expedients that allow them not to reassess: (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (3) whether initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases


qualify for capitalization under ASC 842. These three practical expedients must be elected as a package and must be consistently applied to all leases. Furthermore, entities are also permitted to make an election to use hindsight when determining lease term and lessees can elect to use hindsight when assessing the impairment of right-of-use assets.
The Company has established a task force focused on the identification of contracts that would be under the scope of the new standard and on the assessment and measurement of the right-of-use asset and related liability. Additionally, the implementation team has been working on the configuration of a lease accounting system that will support the implementation and the subsequent accounting. The implementation team is in the process of evaluating changes to our business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard.
As the Company has preliminarily concluded that at transition it would be using the package of practical expedients, the main impact expected as of the effective date is the recognition of the right-of-use asset and the related liability in the financial statements for all those contracts that contain a lease and for which the Company is the lessee. However, income statement presentation and the expense recognition pattern is not expected to change.
Under ASC 842, it is expected that fewer contracts will contain a lease. However, due to the elimination of today'sthe real estate-specific guidance and changes to certain lessor classification criteria, more leases will qualify as sales-type leases and direct financing leases. Under these two models, a lessor will derecognizederecognizes the asset and will recognizerecognizes a lease receivable. According to ASC 842, the lease receivable includes the fair value of the asset after the contract period, but does not include variable payments that dependsuch as margin on the usesale of the asset (e.g. Mwh produced by a facility).energy. Therefore, the lease receivable could be lowersignificantly different than the carrying amount of the underlying asset at lease commencement. In such circumstances, the difference between the initially recognized lease receivable and the carrying amount of the underlying asset is recognized as a gain/loss at lease commencement.
During the course of adopting ASC 842, the Company applied various practical expedients including:
The package of practical expedients (applied to all leases) that allowed lessees and lessors not to reassess:
a.whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases,
b.lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and
c.whether initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases qualify for capitalization under ASC 842.
The transition practical expedient related to land easements, allowing us to carry forward our accounting treatment for land easements on existing agreements, and
The transition practical expedient for lessees that allowed businesses to not separate lease and non-lease components. The Company applied the practical expedient to all classes of underlying assets when valuing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Contracts where the Company is the lessor were separated between the lease and non-lease components.
The Company applied the modified retrospective method of adoption and elected to continue to apply the guidance in ASC 840 Leases to the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption. Under this transition method, the Company applied the transition provisions starting at the date of adoption. The cumulative effect of the adoption of ASC 842 on our January 1, 2019 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was as follows (in millions):
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetBalance at December 31, 2018 Adjustments Due to ASC 842 
Balance at
January 1, 2019
Assets     
Other noncurrent assets$1,514
 $253
 $1,767
Liabilities     
Accrued and other liabilities962
 27
 989
Other noncurrent liabilities2,723
 226
 2,949
The primary impact of adoption was due to the recognition of a right-of-use-asset and lease liability for an operating land lease in Panama associated with the Colon LNG power plant and regasification terminal.
New Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements that could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements once adopted. Accounting pronouncements not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


New Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Effective
ASU Number and NameDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the financial statements upon adoption
2016-13, 2018-19, 2019-04, 2019-05, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
See discussion of the ASU below.

January 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted only as of January 1, 2019.The Company will adopt the standard on January 1, 2020; see below for the evaluation of the impact of the adoption on the consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-13 and its subsequent corresponding updates will update the impairment model for financial assets measured at amortized cost. For trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments, entities will be required to use a new forward-looking "expected loss" model that generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowance for losses. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses as it is done today, except that the losses will be recognized as an allowance rather than a reduction in the amortized cost of the securities. There are various transition methods available upon adoption.
The Company is assessing how this guidancecurrently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements; however, it is expected that the new current expected credit loss model will apply to new renewable contracts executed or modified afterprimarily impact the effective date where allcalculation of the payments are contingentCompany’s expected credit losses on the levelloan receivable at Mong Duong, financing receivables at Argentina, and general trade accounts receivable. The standard will also impact the classification of production and is also evaluatingexpected credit losses (if any) to be recognized on the related impact to the allocation of earnings under HLBV accounting.consolidated balance sheet for available-for-sale debt securities.
2. INVENTORY
The following table summarizes the Company’s inventory balances as of the periods indicated (in millions):
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Fuel and other raw materials$236
 $300
Spare parts and supplies260
 277
Total$496
 $577
 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Fuel and other raw materials$293
 $284
Spare parts and supplies290
 278
Total$583
 $562

3. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company decreased the asset retirement obligation at DPL by $23 million, resulting in a reduction to Cost of Sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as the related plants are no longer in service. This decrease was due to reductions in estimated closure costs associated with ash ponds and landfills. The Company uses the cost approach to determine the initial value of ARO liabilities, which is estimated by discounting expected cash outflows to their present value using market-based rates at the initial recording of the liabilities. Cash outflows are based on the approximate future disposal costs as determined by market information, historical information or other management estimates. Subsequent downward revisions of ARO liabilities are discounted using the market-based rates that existed when the liability was initially recognized.
4. FAIR VALUE
The fair value of current financial assets and liabilities, debt service reserves and other deposits approximate their reported carrying amounts. The estimated fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities have been determined using available market information. By virtue of these amounts being estimates and based on hypothetical transactions to sell assets or transfer liabilities, the use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. For further information on our valuation techniques and policies, see Note 4—Fair Value in Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of our 20172018 Form 10-K.
Recurring Measurements The following table presents, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated (in millions). For the Company’s investments in marketable debt securities, the security classes presented are determined based on the nature and risk of the security and are consistent with how the Company manages, monitors and measures its marketable securities:



 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets               
DEBT SECURITIES:               
Available-for-sale:               
Unsecured debentures$
 $1
 $
 $1
 $
 $5
 $
 $5
Certificates of deposit
 334
 
 334
 
 243
 
 243
Total debt securities
 335
 
 335
 
 248
 
 248
EQUITY SECURITIES:               
Mutual funds21
 64
 
 85
 19
 49
 
 68
Total equity securities21
 64
 
 85
 19
 49
 
 68
DERIVATIVES:               
Interest rate derivatives
 
 
 
 
 28
 1
 29
Cross-currency derivatives
 11
 
 11
 
 6
 
 6
Foreign currency derivatives
 21
 192
 213
 
 18
 199
 217
Commodity derivatives
 24
 4
 28
 
 6
 4
 10
Total derivatives — assets
 56
 196
 252
 
 58
 204
 262
TOTAL ASSETS$21
 $455
 $196
 $672
 $19
 $355
 $204
 $578
Liabilities               
DERIVATIVES:               
Interest rate derivatives$
 $159
 $243
 $402
 $
 $67
 $141
 $208
Cross-currency derivatives
 3
 
 3
 
 5
 
 5
Foreign currency derivatives
 29
 
 29
 
 41
 
 41
Commodity derivatives
 24
 
 24
 
 3
 
 3
Total derivatives — liabilities
 215
 243
 458
 
 116
 141
 257
TOTAL LIABILITIES$
 $215
 $243
 $458
 $
 $116
 $141
 $257

 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets               
DEBT SECURITIES:               
Available-for-sale:               
Unsecured debentures (1)
$
 $297
 $
 $297
 $
 $207
 $
 $207
Certificates of deposit
 490
 
 490
 
 153
 
 153
Total debt securities
 787
 
 787
 
 360
 
 360
EQUITY SECURITIES:               
Mutual funds20
 46
 
 66
 20
 52
 
 72
Other equity securities
 3
 
 3
 
 
 
 
Total equity securities20
 49
 
 69
 20
 52
 
 72
DERIVATIVES:               
Interest rate derivatives
 53
 1
 54
 
 15
 
 15
Cross-currency derivatives
 23
 
 23
 
 29
 
 29
Foreign currency derivatives
 29
 219
 248
 
 29
 240
 269
Commodity derivatives
 14
 10
 24
 
 30
 5
 35
Total derivatives — assets
 119
 230
 349
 
 103
 245
 348
TOTAL ASSETS$20
 $955
 $230
 $1,205
 $20
 $515
 $245
 $780
Liabilities               
DERIVATIVES:               
Interest rate derivatives$
 $70
 $112
 $182
 $
 $111
 $151
 $262
Cross-currency derivatives
 3
 
 3
 
 3
 
 3
Foreign currency derivatives
 51
 
 51
 
 30
 
 30
Commodity derivatives
 5
 
 5
 
 19
 1
 20
Total derivatives — liabilities
 129
 112
 241
 
 163
 152
 315
TOTAL LIABILITIES$
 $129
 $112
 $241
 $
 $163
 $152
 $315
_____________________________
(1)
Includes non-convertible debentures at Guaimbê Solar Complex. See Note 18—Acquisitions for further information.
As of June 30, 2018,2019, all AFS debt securities had stated maturities within one year. For the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, no other-than-temporary impairments of marketable securities were recognized in earnings or Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Gains and losses on the sale of investments are determined using the specific-identification method. The following table presents gross proceeds from the sale of AFS securities during the periods indicated (in millions):
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Gross proceeds from sale of AFS securities$267
 $363
 $414
 $793
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Gross proceeds from sale of AFS securities$176
 $267
 $324
 $414
The following tables present a reconciliation of net derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018 (presented net by type of derivative in millions). Transfers between Level 3 and Level 2 are determined as of the end of the reporting period and principally result from changes in the significance of unobservable inputs used to calculate the credit valuation adjustment.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019Interest Rate Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at April 1$(182) $194
 $2
 $14
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):       
Included in earnings(1) (1) 1
 (1)
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity(75) 
 
 (75)
Included in regulatory (assets) liabilities
 
 1
 1
Settlements2
 (1) 
 1
Transfers of assets/(liabilities), net into Level 3(1) 
 
 (1)
Transfers of (assets)/liabilities, net out of Level 314
 
 
 14
Balance at June 30$(243) $192
 $4
 $(47)
Total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$
 $(2) $1
 $(1)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018Interest Rate Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at April 1$(129) $225
 $3
 $99
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):       
Included in earnings13
 3
 
 16
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity1
 
 
 1
Included in regulatory (assets) liabilities
 
 9
 9
Settlements4
 (9) (2) (7)
Balance at June 30$(111) $219
 $10
 $118
Total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$15
 $(5) $
 $10

Three Months Ended June 30, 2017Interest Rate Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at April 1$(183) $231
 $2
 $50
Total realized and unrealized losses:       
Included in earnings
 16
 (1) 15
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity(17) 
 
 (17)
Included in regulatory (assets) liabilities
 
 10
 10
Settlements9
 (8) (2) (1)
Transfers of assets/(liabilities), net into Level 3(4) 
 
 (4)
Balance at June 30$(195) $239
 $9
 $53
Total gains for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$
 $8
 $
 $8




Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Interest Rate Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at January 1$(140) $199
 $4
 $63
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):      
Included in earnings(1) (5) 1
 (5)
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity(88) 
 
 (88)
Included in regulatory (assets) liabilities
 
 (1) (1)
Settlements4
 (2) 
 2
Transfers of assets/(liabilities), net into Level 3(23) 
 
 (23)
Transfers of (assets)/liabilities, net out of Level 35
 
 
 5
Balance at June 30$(243) $192
 $4
 $(47)
Total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$
 $(6) $
 $(6)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Interest Rate Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at January 1$(151) $240
 $4
 $93
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):      
Included in earnings27
 (3) 1
 25
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity32
 
 
 32
Included in regulatory liabilities
 
 9
 9
Settlements10
 (18) (4) (12)
Transfers of assets/(liabilities), net into Level 3(3) 
 
 (3)
Transfers of (assets)/liabilities, net out of Level 3(26) 
 
 (26)
Balance at June 30$(111) $219
 $10
 $118
Total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$31
 $(21) $1
 $11


Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Interest Rate Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at January 1$(151) $240
 $4
 $93
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):       
Included in earnings27
 (3) 1
 25
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity32
 
 
 32
Included in regulatory (assets) liabilities
 
 9
 9
Settlements10
 (18) (4) (12)
Transfers of assets/(liabilities), net into Level 3(3) 
 
 (3)
Transfers of (assets)/liabilities, net out of Level 3(26) 
 
 (26)
Balance at June 30$(111) $219
 $10
 $118
Total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$31
 $(21) $1
 $11
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017Interest Rate Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at January 1$(179) $255
 $5
 $81
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):       
Included in earnings
 
 (1) (1)
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity(28) 
 
 (28)
Included in regulatory liabilities
 
 10
 10
Settlements19
 (16) (5) (2)
Transfers of assets/(liabilities), net into Level 3(7) 
 
 (7)
Balance at June 30$(195) $239
 $9
 $53
Total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$2
 $(16) $
 $(14)

The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used for Level 3 derivative assets (liabilities) as of June 30, 20182019 (in millions, except range amounts):
Type of Derivative Fair Value Unobservable Input Amount or Range (Weighted Average) Fair Value Unobservable Input Amount or Range (Weighted Average)
Interest rate $(111) Subsidiaries’ credit spreads 2.38% to 4.38% (3.61%) $(243) Subsidiaries’ credit spreads 1.78% - 4.38% (3.9%)
Foreign currency:      
Argentine Peso 219
 Argentine peso to USD currency exchange rate after one year 36.86 to 87.44 (61.98)
Argentine peso 192
 Argentine peso to U.S. dollar currency exchange rate after one year 56 - 202 (130)
Commodity:      
Other 10
  4
 
Total $118
  $(47) 
For interest rate derivatives and foreign currency derivatives, increases (decreases) in the estimates of the Company’s own credit spreads would decrease (increase) the value of the derivatives in a liability position. For foreign currency derivatives, increases (decreases) in the estimate of the above exchange rate would increase (decrease) the value of the derivative.
Nonrecurring Measurements
The Company measures fair value using the applicable fair value measurement guidance. Impairment expense is measured by comparing the fair value at the evaluation date to the then-latest available carrying amount. The following table summarizes our major categories of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy (in millions):
 Measurement Date 
Carrying Amount (1)
 Fair Value Pretax Loss
Six months ended June 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Long-lived assets held and used: (2)
           
U.S. Generation Facility06/30/2018 $210
 $
 $
 $127
 $83
 Measurement Date 
Carrying Amount (1)
 Fair Value Pre-tax Loss
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Dispositions and held-for-sale businesses: (2)
           
Kilroot and Ballylumford04/12/2019 $232
 $
 $118
 $
 $115
 Measurement Date 
Carrying Amount (1)
 Fair Value Pretax Loss
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Long-lived assets held and used: (2)
           
DPL02/28/2017 $77
 $
 $
 $11
 $66
Other02/28/2017 15
 
 
 7
 8
Held-for-sale businesses: (3)
           
Kazakhstan Hydroelectric06/30/2017 190
 
 92
 
 90
Kazakhstan03/31/2017 171
 
 29
 
 94
 Measurement Date 
Carrying Amount (1)
 Fair Value Pre-tax Loss
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Long-lived assets held and used: (3)
           
Shady Point06/30/2018 $210
 $
 $
 $127
 $83
_____________________________
(1) 
Represents the carrying values at the dates of measurement, before fair value adjustment.
(2) 
See Note 14—Asset Impairment Expense for further information.
(3)
Per the Company’s policy, pretaxpre-tax loss is limited to the impairment of long-lived assets. Any additional loss will be recognized on completion of the sale. See Note 1719—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.


The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used in the Level 3 measurement on a nonrecurring basis during the six months ended June 30, 2018 (in millions, except range amounts):
 Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average)
Long-lived assets held and used:       
U.S. Generation Facility$127
 
Market/Income approach (1)
 Annual revenue growth -1% to -3% (-2%)
     Annual pretax operating margin 25% to 36% (30%)
     Weighted average cost of capital 9%
_____________________________
(1)(3) 
A combination of the market approach, using prices and unobservable inputs from transactions involving comparable assets, and the income approach was used in determining the fair value.
See Note 16—Asset Impairment Expense for further information.
Asset Retirement Obligation — The Company increased the asset retirement obligation associated with an ash pond at IPL by $32 million. This increase was due to increased costs and revised closure dates associated with an EPA rule regulating CCR. The Company uses the cost approach to determine the fair value of ARO liabilities, which is estimated by discounting expected cash outflows to their present value using market based rates at the initial recording of the liabilities. Cash outflows are based on the approximate future disposal costs as determined by market information, historical information or other management estimates. These inputs to the fair value of the ARO liabilities would be considered Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy.

Financial Instruments not Measured at Fair Value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
The following table presents (in millions) the carrying amount, fair value and fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, but for which fair value is disclosed:
 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2019
 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Accounts receivable — noncurrent (1)
$134
 $245
 $
 $
 $245
Accounts receivable — noncurrent (1)
$76
 $176
 $
 $
 $176
Liabilities:Non-recourse debt15,465
 15,943
 
 14,259
 1,684
Non-recourse debt15,840
 15,896
 
 14,751
 1,145
Recourse debt4,130
 4,169
 
 4,169
 
Recourse debt3,920
 4,060
 
 4,060
 
 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2018
 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Accounts receivable — noncurrent (1)
$163
 $217
 $
 $6
 $211
Accounts receivable — noncurrent (1)
$100
 $209
 $
 $
 $209
Liabilities:Non-recourse debt15,340
 15,890
 
 13,350
 2,540
Non-recourse debt15,645
 16,225
 
 13,524
 2,701
Recourse debt4,630
 4,920
 
 4,920
 
Recourse debt3,655
 3,621
 
 3,621
 
_____________________________
(1) 
These amounts primarily relate to amounts due from CAMMESA, the administrator of the wholesale electricity market in Argentina, and are included in Other noncurrent assets in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value and carrying amount of these receivables exclude VAT of $21$15 million and $31$16 million as of June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.
4.5. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
For further information on the Company’s derivative and hedginghedge accounting policies, see Note 1—General and Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesDerivatives and Hedging Activities of Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in the 20172018 Form 10-K.


Volume of Activity — The following table presentstables present the Company’s maximum notional (in millions) over the remaining contractual period by type of derivative as of June 30, 2018,2019, regardless of whether they are in qualifying cash flow hedging relationships, and the dates through which the maturities for each type of derivative range:
Derivatives Maximum Notional Translated to USD Latest Maturity
Interest Rate (LIBOR and EURIBOR) $4,492
 2042
Cross-Currency Swaps (Chilean Unidad de Fomento and Chilean peso) 373
 2029
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency Derivatives Maximum Notional Translated to USD Latest Maturity
Interest rate (LIBOR and EURIBOR) $6,174
 2044
Cross-currency swaps (Chilean Unidad de Fomento and Chilean peso) 304
 2029
Foreign Currency:      
Argentine peso 120
 2026 49
 2026
Chilean peso 381
 2021 223
 2022
Colombian peso 212
 2020 223
 2022
Brazilian real 218
 2018 17
 2019
Others, primarily with weighted average remaining maturities of a year or less 260
 2020 216
 2021

Commodity Derivatives Maximum Notional Latest Maturity
Natural Gas (in MMBtu) 57
 2020
Power (in MWhs) 10
 2020
Coal (in Tons or Metric Tons) 10
 2027
Fuel Oil (in BBL) 1
 2020


Accounting and Reporting Assets and Liabilities — The following tables present the fair value of assets and liabilities related to the Company’s derivative instruments as of June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 (in millions):
Fair ValueJune 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
AssetsDesignated Not Designated Total Designated Not Designated TotalDesignated Not Designated Total Designated Not Designated Total
Interest rate derivatives$53
 $1
 $54
 $15
 $
 $15
$
 $
 $
 $29
 $
 $29
Cross-currency derivatives23
 
 23
 29
 
 29
11
 
 11
 6
 
 6
Foreign currency derivatives
 248
 248
 8
 261
 269

 213
 213
 
 217
 217
Commodity derivatives
 24
 24
 5
 30
 35

 28
 28
 
 10
 10
Total assets$76
 $273
 $349
 $57
 $291
 $348
$11
 $241
 $252
 $35
 $227
 $262
Liabilities                      
Interest rate derivatives$179
 $3
 $182
 $125
 $137
 $262
$393
 $9
 $402
 $205
 $3
 $208
Cross-currency derivatives3
 
 3
 3
 
 3
3
 
 3
 5
 
 5
Foreign currency derivatives26
 25
 51
 1
 29
 30
11
 18
 29
 28
 13
 41
Commodity derivatives
 5
 5
 9
 11
 20
2
 22
 24
 
 3
 3
Total liabilities$208
 $33
 $241
 $138
 $177
 $315
$409
 $49
 $458
 $238
 $19
 $257
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Fair ValueAssets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Current$53
 $80
 $75
 $51
Noncurrent199
 378
 187
 206
Total$252
 $458
 $262
 $257

 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Fair ValueAssets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Current$82
 $72
 $84
 $211
Noncurrent267
 169
 264
 104
Total$349
 $241
 $348
 $315
As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, all derivative instruments subject to credit risk-related contingent features were in an asset position.
Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features (1)
      December 31, 2017
Present value of liabilities subject to collateralization   $15
Cash collateral held by third parties or in escrow   9

 _____________________________
(1)
Based on the credit rating of certain subsidiaries
Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) — The nextfollowing table presents (in millions) the pretaxpre-tax gains (losses) recognized in AOCL and earnings related to all derivative instruments for the periods indicated:indicated (in millions):
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Cash flow hedges       
Gains (losses) recognized in AOCL       
Interest rate derivatives$(170) $8
 $(264) $55
Cross-currency derivatives4
 (24) 9
 (5)
Foreign currency derivatives3
 (39) 6
 (33)
Commodity derivatives(1) 
 (1) 
Total$(164) $(55) $(250) $17
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCL into earnings       
Interest rate derivatives$(9) $(14) $(17) $(30)
Cross-currency derivatives(1) (28) 6
 (18)
Foreign currency derivatives
 (2) (11) (1)
Commodity derivatives
 (1) 
 (5)
Total$(10) $(45) $(22)
$(54)
Loss reclassified from AOCL to earnings due to discontinuance of hedge accounting (1)
$2
 $
 $2
 $
Gains (losses) recognized in earnings related to       
Ineffective portion of cash flow hedges$
 $(3) $
 $(3)
Not designated as hedging instruments:       
Interest rate derivatives(2) 
 $(4) $
Foreign currency derivatives11
 46
 6
 154
Commodity derivatives and other2
 22
 4
 31
Total$11
 $68
 $6
 $185
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017
Effective portion of cash flow hedges       
Gains (losses) recognized in AOCL       
Interest rate derivatives$8
 $(51) $55
 $(73)
Cross-currency derivatives(24) (10) (5) 2
Foreign currency derivatives(39) 4
 (33) (11)
Commodity derivatives
 2
 
 14
Total$(55) $(55) $17
 $(68)
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCL into earnings       
Interest rate derivatives$(14) $(20) $(30) $(44)
Cross-currency derivatives(28) 
 (18) 4
Foreign currency derivatives(2) (21) (1) (23)
Commodity derivatives(1) 2
 (5) 3
Total$(45) $(39) $(54)
$(60)
Loss reclassified from AOCL to earnings due to discontinuance of hedge accounting (1)

$
 $(19) $
 $(16)
Gains (losses) recognized in earnings related to       
Ineffective portion of cash flow hedges$(3) $
 $(3) $
Not designated as hedging instruments:       
Foreign currency derivatives$46
 $14
 $154
 $(18)
Commodity derivatives and other22
 8
 31
 6
Total$68
 $22
 $185
 $(12)

_____________________________
(1)
Cash flow hedge was discontinued on a cross-currency swap because itthe underlying debt was probable the forecasted transaction will not occur.prepaid.
AOCL is expected to decrease pretaxpre-tax income from continuing operations for the twelve months ended June 30, 2019,2020 by $66 million, primarily due to interest rate derivatives.


5.6. FINANCING RECEIVABLES
Receivables with contractual maturities of greater than one year are considered financing receivables. The Company’s financing receivables are primarily related to amended agreements or government resolutions that are due from CAMMESA, the administrator of the wholesale electricity market in Argentina. The following table presents financing receivables by country as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Argentina$84
 $93
Other7
 23
Total$91
 $116

 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Argentina$119
 $177
Panama27
 
Other9
 17
Total$155
 $194
Argentina — Collection of the principal and interest on these receivables is subject to various business risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the operation of power plants which generate cash for payments of these receivables, regulatory changes that could impact the timing and amount of collections, and economic conditions in Argentina. The Company monitors these risks, including the credit ratings of the Argentine government, on a quarterly basis to assess the collectability of these receivables. The Company accrues interest on these receivables once the recognition criteria have been met. The Company’s collection estimates are based on assumptions that it believes to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. Actual future cash flows could differ from these estimates.
6.7. INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES
Summarized Financial Information — The following table summarizes financial information of the Company’s 50%-or-less-owned affiliates that are accounted for using the equity method (in millions):
 Six Months Ended June 30,
50%-or-less-Owned Affiliates2019 2018
Revenue$481
 $485
Operating margin55
 78
Net income (loss)(30) 31

 Six Months Ended June 30,
50%-or-less-Owned Affiliates2018 2017
Revenue$485
 $341
Operating margin78
 65
Net income31
 23
sPower In April 2019, the Company closed on the sale of approximately 48% of its interest in a portfolio of sPower’s operating assets for $173 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, of which $58 million was used to pay down debt at sPower. This sale resulted in a pre-tax gain on sale of business interests of $28


million. After the sale, the Company’s ownership interest in this portfolio of sPower’s operating assets decreased from 50% to approximately 26%. The sPower equity method investment is reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.
Simple EnergyIn April 2018, the Company invested $35$35 million in Simple Energy, a provider of utility-branded marketplaces and omni-channel instant rebates. As the Company does not control Simple Energy, the investment is accounted for as an equity method investment and is reported as part of Corporate and Other.
sPower — In February 2017, the Company and Alberta Investment Management Corporation (“AIMCo”) entered into an agreement to acquire FTP Power LLC (“sPower”). In July 2017, AES closed on the acquisition of its 48% ownership interest in sPower for $461 million. In November 2017, AES acquired an additional 2% ownership interest in sPower for $19 million. As the Company does not control sPower, the investment is accounted for as an equity method investment. The sPower portfolio includes solar and wind projects in operation, under construction, and in development located in the United States. The sPower equity method investment is reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.
Fluence — On January 1, 2018, Siemens and AES closed on the creation of the Fluence joint venture2019, Simple Energy merged with each party holding a 50% ownership interest. The Company contributed $7 million in cash and $20 million in non-cash assets from the AES Advancion energy storage development business as consideration for the transaction, and received an equity interest in Fluence with a fair value of $50 million.Tendril to form Uplight. See Note 1722Held-for-Sale and Dispositions Subsequent Events for further discussion. Fluence is a global energy storage technology and services company. As the Company does not control Fluence, the investment is accounted for as an equity method investment. The Fluence equity method investment is reported as part of Corporate and Other.
7.8. DEBT
Recourse Debt
In March 2018, the Company repurchasedpurchased via tender offers $671 million aggregate principal of its existing 5.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2024 and $29 million of its existing 5.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2025. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $44 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
In March 2018, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal of 4.00% senior notes due in 2021 and $500 million of 4.50% senior notes due in 2023.2023. The Company used the proceeds from these issuances to repurchasepurchase via tender offer in full the $228 million balance of its 8.00% senior notes due in 2020 and the $690


million balance of its 7.375% senior notes due in 2021. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $125 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
In May 2017,Non-Recourse Debt
During the Company closed on $525 million aggregate principal LIBOR + 2.00% secured term loan due in 2022. In June 2017, the Company used these proceeds to redeem at par all $517 million aggregate principal of its existing Term Convertible Securities. As a result of the latter transaction, the Company recognized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.2019, the Company’s subsidiaries had the following significant debt transactions:
Subsidiary Transaction Period Issuances Repayments Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Gener (1)
 Q1, Q2 $550
 $(450) $(11)
Southland (2)
 Q1, Q2 252
 
 
DPL (3)
 Q2 825
 (835) (43)
Tiete Q2 574
 (553) (3)

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(1)
Repayments in June 2019 complete the tender offer initiated in March 2019 on existing notes.
(2)
Issuances relate to the June 2017 long-term non-recourse debt financing to fund the Southland re-powering construction projects.
(3)
Includes transactions at DPL and its subsidiary, DP&L.
DP&LIn March 2017, the Company repurchased via tender offers $276June 2019, DP&L issued $425 million aggregate principal of 3.95% senior secured notes due in 2049. The net proceeds from the issuance were used to prepay the outstanding principal of $435 million under its existing 7.375%variable rate $445 million credit agreement due in 2022.
DPL — In April 2019, DPL issued $400 million aggregate principal of 4.35% senior unsecured notes due in 2021 and $242029. The net proceeds from the issuance were used to redeem, at par, $400 million of the $780 million aggregate principal outstanding of its existing 8.00%7.25% senior unsecured notes due in 2020.2021. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $47$43 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.2019.
Non-Recourse Debt
During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company’s subsidiaries had the following significant debt transactions:
Subsidiary Transaction Period Issuances Repayments Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Southland Q1, Q2 $402
 $
 $
Tietê Q1 385
 (231) 
Alto Maipo Q2 104
 
 
DPL Q2 
 (106) (6)
Total   $891
 $(337) $(6)
AES Argentina — In February 2017, AES Argentina issued $300 million aggregate principal of unsecured and unsubordinated notes due in 2024. The net proceeds from this issuance were used for the prepayment of $75 million of non-recourse debt related to the construction of the San Nicolas Plant resulting in a gain on extinguishment of debt of approximately $65 million.
Non-Recourse Debt in Default — The current portion of non-recourse debt includes the following subsidiary debt in default as of June 30, 20182019 (in millions).
Subsidiary Primary Nature of Default Debt in Default Net Assets
AES Puerto Rico Covenant $303
 $153
AES Ilumina (Puerto Rico) Covenant 33
 19
AES Jordan Solar Covenant 6
 3
Total   $342
  

Subsidiary Primary Nature of Default Debt in Default Net Assets
AES Puerto Rico Covenant $328
 $129
AES Ilumina Covenant 35
 17
    $363
  
The above defaults are not payment defaults. All ofIn Puerto Rico, the subsidiary non-recourse debt defaults were triggered by failure to comply with covenants and/or other conditions such as (but not limited to) failure to meet information covenants, complete construction or other milestones in an allocated time, meet certain minimum or maximum financial ratios, or other requirements contained in the non-recourse debt documents due to the bankruptcy of the applicable subsidiary.offtaker.
The AES Corporation’s recourse debt agreements include cross-default clauses that will trigger if a subsidiary or group of subsidiaries for which the non-recourse debt is in default provides more than 20% or more of the Parent Company’s total cash distributions from businesses for the four most recently completed fiscal quarters. As of June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had no defaults which resulted in or were at risk of triggering a cross-default under the


recourse debt of the Parent Company. In the event the Parent Company is not in compliance with the financial covenants of its senior secured revolving credit facility, restricted payments will be limited to regular quarterly shareholder dividends at the then-prevailing rate. Payment defaults and bankruptcy defaults would preclude the making of any restricted payments.
8.9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Guarantees, Letters of Credit and Commitments— In connection with certain project financings, acquisitions and dispositions, power purchases and other agreements, the Parent Company has expressly undertaken limited obligations and commitments, most of which will only be effective or will be terminated upon the occurrence of future events. In the normal course of business, the Parent Company has entered into various agreements, mainly guarantees and letters of credit, to provide financial or performance assurance to third parties on behalf of AES businesses. These agreements are entered into primarily to support or enhance the creditworthiness otherwise achieved by a business on a stand-alone basis, thereby facilitating the availability of sufficient credit to accomplish their intended business purposes. Most of the contingent obligations relate to future


performance commitments which the Company or its businesses expect to fulfill within the normal course of business. The expiration dates of these guarantees vary from less than one year to more than 1615 years.
The following table summarizes the Parent Company’s contingent contractual obligations as of June 30, 2018.2019. Amounts presented in the following table represent the Parent Company’s current undiscounted exposure to guarantees and the range of maximum undiscounted potential exposure. The maximum exposure is not reduced by the amounts, if any, that could be recovered under the recourse or collateralization provisions in the guarantees.
Contingent Contractual Obligations 
Amount
(in millions)
 Number of Agreements Maximum Exposure Range for Individual Agreements (in millions) 
Amount
(in millions)
 Number of Agreements Maximum Exposure Range for Individual Agreements (in millions)
Guarantees and commitments $716
 21
 <$1 — 272 $656
 37
 $0 — 157
Letters of credit under the unsecured credit facility 273
 4
 $2 — 247 325
 10
 $1 — 247
Letters of credit under the senior secured credit facility 86
 21
 <$1 — 64 116
 31
 $0 — 49
Asset sale related indemnities (1)
 27
 1
 $27 12
 1
 $12
Total $1,102
 47
  $1,109
 79
 
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(1) 
Excludes normal and customary representations and warranties in agreements for the sale of assets (including ownership in associated legal entities) where the associated risk is considered to be nominal.
During the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, the Company paid letter of credit fees ranging from 1.07%1% to 3% per annum on the outstanding amounts of letters of credit.
Contingencies
Environmental — The Company periodically reviews its obligations as they relate to compliance with environmental laws, including site restoration and remediation. For each periodthe periods ended June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, the Company had recognized liabilities of $4 million and $5 million for projected environmental remediation costs.costs, respectively. Due to the uncertainties associated with environmental assessment and remediation activities, future costs of compliance or remediation could be higher or lower than the amount currently accrued. Moreover, where no liability has been recognized, it is reasonably possible that the Company may be required to incur remediation costs or make expenditures in amounts that could be material but could not be estimated as of June 30, 2018.2019. In aggregate, the Company estimates the range of potential losses related to environmental matters, where estimable, to be up to $16 million. The amounts considered reasonably possible do not include amounts accrued as discussed above.
Litigation The Company is involved in certain claims, suits and legal proceedings in the normal course of business. The Company accrues for litigation and claims when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company has recognized aggregate liabilities for all claims of approximately $46$56 million and $50$53 million as of June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. These amounts are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Accrued and other liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities. A significant portion of these accrued liabilities relate to regulatory matters and commercial disputes in international jurisdictions. There can be no assurance that these accrued liabilities will be adequate to cover all existing and future claims or that we will have the liquidity to pay such claims as they arise.
Where no accrued liability has been recognized, it is reasonably possible that some matters could be decided unfavorably to the Company and could require the Company to pay damages or make expenditures in amounts that could be material but could not be estimated as of June 30, 2018.2019. The material contingencies where a loss is reasonably possible primarily include disputes with offtakers, suppliers and EPC contractors; alleged breaches of contract; alleged violation of laws and regulations; income tax and non-income tax matters with tax authorities; and


regulatory matters. In aggregate, the Company estimates the range of potential losses, where estimable, related to these reasonably possible material contingencies to be between $115$52 million and $145$461 million. The amounts considered reasonably possible do not include the amounts accrued, as discussed above. These material contingencies do not include income tax-related contingencies which are considered part of our uncertain tax positions.
9.10. LEASES
LESSEE — The Company has operating and finance leases for energy production facilities, land, office space, transmission lines, vehicles and other operating equipment. Operating leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet, but are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company’s leases do not contain any material residual value guarantees, restrictive covenants or subleases.
Right-of-use assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized on commencement of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use the subsidiaries’ incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The right-of-use asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives that are paid or payable to the lessee at commencement. The lease term includes the option to extend or terminate the lease if it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.
Right-of-use assets are long term by nature. The following table summarizes the amounts recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets related to lease asset and liability balances as of the period indicated (in millions):
  Consolidated Balance Sheet Classification June 30, 2019
Assets    
Right-of-use assets — finance leases Electric generation, distribution assets and other $8
Right-of-use assets — operating leases Other noncurrent assets 253
Total right-of-use assets   $261
Liabilities    
Finance lease liabilities (current) Non-recourse debt (current liabilities) $1
Finance lease liabilities (noncurrent) Non-recourse debt (noncurrent liabilities) 9
Total finance lease liabilities   10
Operating lease liabilities (current) Accrued and other liabilities 16
Operating lease liabilities (noncurrent) Other noncurrent liabilities 263
Total operating lease liabilities   279
Total lease liabilities   $289

The following table summarizes supplemental balance sheet information related to leases as of the period indicated:
Lease Term and Discount RateJune 30, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term — finance leases15.9 years
Weighted-average remaining lease term — operating leases22.8 years
Weighted-average discount rate — finance leases9.20%
Weighted-average discount rate — operating leases6.90%
The following table summarizes the components of lease expense recognized in Cost of Sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period indicated (in millions):
Components of Lease CostThree Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Operating lease cost$14
 $27
Finance lease cost   
Amortization of right-of-use assets1
 1
Variable and short-term lease costs2
 3
Total lease cost$17
 $31

Operating cash outflows from operating leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities were $12 million and $26 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.


The following table shows the future minimum lease payments under operating and finance leases for continuing operations together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of June 30, 2019 for the remainder of 2019 through 2023 and thereafter (in millions):
 Maturity of Lease Liabilities
 Finance Leases Operating Leases
2019$1
 $14
20202
 28
20211
 26
20221
 27
20231
 26
Thereafter10
 483
Total16
 604
Less: Imputed interest(6) (325)
Present value of total minimum lease payments$10
 $279

The following table shows the future minimum lease payments under operating and capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments under capital leases as of December 31, 2018 for 2019 through 2023 and thereafter (in millions) under the prior lease accounting guidance:
 Future Commitments for
December 31,Capital Leases Operating Leases
2019$1
 $74
20201
 38
20211
 25
20221
 26
20231
 25
Thereafter7
 455
Total$12
 $643
Less: Imputed interest(6)  
Present value of total minimum lease payments$6
  
LESSOR — The Company has operating leases for certain generation contracts that contain provisions to provide capacity to a customer, which is a stand-ready obligation to deliver energy when required by the customer. Capacity payments are generally considered lease elements as they cover the majority of available output from a facility. The allocation of contract payments between the lease and non-lease elements is made at the inception of the lease. Lease payments from such contracts are recognized as lease revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term, whereas variable lease payments are recognized when earned. Lease revenue included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was $155 million and $308 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, of which $24 million and $36 million was related to variable lease payments. Underlying gross assets and accumulated depreciation of operating leases included in Property, Plant and Equipment on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet were $3.2 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2019.
The option to extend or terminate a lease is based on customary early termination provisions in the contract, such as payment defaults, bankruptcy, and lack of performance on energy delivery. The Company has not recognized any early terminations as of June 30, 2019. Certain leases may provide for variable lease payments based on usage or index-based (e.g., the U.S. Consumer Price Index) adjustments to lease payments.
The following table shows the future minimum lease receipts as of June 30, 2019 for the remainder of 2019 through 2023 and thereafter (in millions):
 Future Cash Receipts for
 Sales-Type Leases Operating Leases
2019$1
 $256
20202
 502
20212
 474
20222
 459
20232
 395
Thereafter40
 1,823
Total49
 $3,909
Less: Imputed interest(27)  
Present value of total minimum lease receipts$22
  




11. REDEEMABLE STOCK OF SUBSIDIARIES
The following table summarizes the Company’s redeemable stock of subsidiaries balances as of the periods indicated (in millions):
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
IPALCO common stock$618
 $618
Colon quotas (1)
218
 201
IPL preferred stock60
 60
Total redeemable stock of subsidiaries$896
 $879
 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
IPALCO common stock$618
 $618
Colon quotas (1)
185
 159
IPL preferred stock60
 60
Total redeemable stock of subsidiaries$863
 $837

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(1) 
Characteristics of quotas are similar to common stock.


Colon — Our partner in Colon made capital contributions of $24$10 million and $16$24 million during the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Any subsequent adjustments to allocate earnings and dividends to our partner, or measure the investment at fair value, will be classified as temporary equity each reporting period as it is probable that the shares will become redeemable.
10.12. EQUITY
Changes in Equity — The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending equity attributable to stockholders of The AES Corporation, NCI and total equity as of the periods indicated (in millions):
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 The Parent Company Stockholders’ Equity NCI Total Equity The Parent Company Stockholders’ Equity NCI Total Equity
Balance at the beginning of the period$2,465
 $2,380
 $4,845
 $2,794
 $2,906
 $5,700
Net income (1)
974
 219
 1,193
 29
 219
 248
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax(173) 58
 (115) 48
 (1) 47
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax38
 25
 63
 
 2
 2
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax4
 
 4
 
 13
 13
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (2)
87
 81
 168
 31
 
 31
Fair value adjustment (3)
(5) 
 (5) (7) 
 (7)
Disposition of businesses (4)

 (249) (249) 
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 (185) (185) 
 (198) (198)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 5
 5
 
 17
 17
Dividends declared on common stock(86) 
 (86) (79) 
 (79)
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation6
 
 6
 9
 
 9
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests(1) 7
 6
 (4) 22
 18
Acquisition of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 200
 67
 267
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable stock of subsidiaries
 7
 7
 
 6
 6
Balance at the end of the period$3,309
 $2,348
 $5,657
 $3,021
 $3,053
 $6,074
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(1)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest of $226 million and net loss attributable to redeemable stocks of subsidiaries of $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest of $225 million and net loss attributable to redeemable stock of subsidiaries of $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
(2)
See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation, New Accounting Standards Adopted for further information.
(3)
Adjustment to record the redeemable stock of Colon at fair value.
(4)
See Note 17—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.
Equity Transactions with Noncontrolling Interests
Alto Maipo — On March 17, 2017, AES Gener completed the legal and financial restructuring of Alto Maipo. As part of this restructuring, AES indirectly acquired the 40% ownership interest of the noncontrolling shareholder, for a de minimis payment, and sold a 6.7% interest in the project to the construction contractor. This transaction resulted in a $196 million increase to the Parent Company’s Stockholders’ Equity due to an increase in additional-paid-in capital of $229 million, offset by the reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive losses from NCI to the Parent Company Stockholders’ Equity of $33 million. No gain or loss was recognized in net income as the sale was not considered to be a sale of in-substance real estate. After completion of the sale, the Company has an effective 62% economic interest in Alto Maipo. As the Company maintained control of the partnership after the sale, Alto Maipo continues to be consolidated by the Company within the South America SBU reportable segment.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table summarizes the changes in AOCL by component, net of tax and NCI, for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 (in millions):
 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net Unrealized derivative gains (losses), net Unfunded pension obligations, net Total
Balance at the beginning of the period$(1,721) $(300) $(50) $(2,071)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications8
 (150) 2
 (140)
Amount reclassified to earnings23
 18
 27
 68
Other comprehensive income (loss)31
 (132) 29
 (72)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 (4) 
 (4)
Balance at the end of the period$(1,690) $(436) $(21) $(2,147)
 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net Unrealized derivative gains (losses), net Unfunded pension obligations, net Total
Balance at the beginning of the period$(1,486) $(333) $(57) $(1,876)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(175) 3
 
 (172)
Amount reclassified to earnings2
 35
 4
 41
Other comprehensive income (loss)(173) 38
 4
 (131)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 19
 
 19
Balance at the end of the period$(1,659) $(276) $(53) $(1,988)



Reclassifications out of AOCL are presented in the following table. Amounts for the periods indicated are in millions and those in parenthesisparentheses indicate debits to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
AOCL Components Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net  
  Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests $(23) $
 $(23) $16
  Net gain from disposal of discontinued operations 
 (18) 
 $(18)
  Net income attributable to The AES Corporation $(23) $(18) $(23) $(2)
Derivative gains (losses), net        
  Non-regulated revenue $
 $(1) $
 $(5)
  Non-regulated cost of sales (1) (1) (10) (2)
  Interest expense (7) (12) (15) (27)
  Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests 1
 
 1
 
  Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) (2) (31) 3
 (20)
  Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates (9) (45) (21) (54)
  Income tax expense 2
 9
 4
 8
  Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates (2) 
 (2) 
  Income from continuing operations (9) (36) (19) (46)
  Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries 1
 8
 1
 11
  Net income attributable to The AES Corporation $(8) $(28) $(18) $(35)
Amortization of defined benefit pension actuarial loss, net        
  Other expense $
 $(1) $(1) $(2)
  Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests (26) 
 (26) 
  Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates (26) (1) (27) (2)
  Income from continuing operations (26) (1) (27) (2)
  Loss from operations of discontinued businesses 
 1
 
 
  Net gain from disposal of discontinued operations 
 (2) 
 (2)
  Net income (26) (2) (27) (4)
  Net income attributable to The AES Corporation $(26) $(2) $(27) $(4)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of income tax and noncontrolling interests $(57) $(48) $(68) $(41)

AOCL Components Affected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net  
  Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of businesses $
 $(95) $16
 $(98)
  Net gain from disposal of discontinued businesses (18) 
 (18) $
  Net income attributable to The AES Corporation $(18) $(95) $(2) $(98)
Unrealized derivative gains (losses), net        
  Non-regulated revenue $(1) $
 $(5) $10
  Non-regulated cost of sales (1) 1
 (2) (9)
  Interest expense (12) (20) (27) (43)
  Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) (31) (20) (20) (18)
  Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates (45) (39) (54) (60)
  Income tax expense 9
 10
 8
 11
  Income from continuing operations (36) (29) (46) (49)
  Less: Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries 8
 9
 11
 9
  Net income attributable to The AES Corporation $(28) $(20) $(35) $(40)
Amortization of defined benefit pension actuarial loss, net        
  General and administrative expenses $
 $
 $(1) $1
  Other expense (1) 
 (1) 
  Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates (1) 
 (2) 1
  Income from continuing operations (1) 
 (2) 1
  Net income (loss) from operations of discontinued businesses 1
 (7) 
 (14)
  Net gain from disposal of discontinued operations (2) 
 (2) 
  Net income (2) (7) (4) (13)
  Less: Net loss (income) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest 
 5
 
 10
  Net income attributable to The AES Corporation $(2) $(2) $(4) $(3)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of income tax and noncontrolling interests $(48) $(117) $(41) $(141)


Common Stock Dividends — The Parent Company paid dividends of $0.13$0.1365 per outstanding share to its common stockholders during the first and second quarters of 20182019 for dividends declared in December 20172018 and February 2018,2019, respectively.
On July 13, 2018,12, 2019, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.13$0.1365 per share payable on August 17, 2018,15, 2019, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 3, 2018.1, 2019.
11.13. SEGMENTS
The segment reporting structure uses the Company’s management reporting structure as its foundation to reflect how the Company manages the businesses internally and is mainly organized by geographic regions, which provides a socio-political-economic understanding of our business. During the first quarter of 2018, the Andes and Brazil SBUs were merged in order to leverage scale and are now reported together as part of the South America SBU. Further, Puerto Rico and El Salvador businesses, formerly part of the MCAC SBU, were combined with the US SBU, which is now reported as the US and Utilities SBU. The management reporting structure is organized by four SBUs led by our President and Chief Executive Officer: US and Utilities, South America, MCAC, and Eurasia SBUs. Using the accounting guidance on segment reporting, the Company determined that its four operating segments are aligned with its four reportable segments corresponding to its SBUs. All prior period results have been retrospectively revised to reflect the new segment reporting structure.
Corporate and OtherTheIncluded in “Corporate and Other” are the results of the FluenceAES self-insurance company and Simple Energycertain equity affiliates, are included in “Corporate and Other.” Also included are corporate overhead costs which are not directly associated with the operations of our four reportable segments, and certain intercompany charges such as self-insurance premiums which are fully eliminated in consolidation.
The Company uses Adjusted PTC as its primary segment performance measure. Adjusted PTC, a non-GAAP measure, is defined by the Company as pre-tax income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation excluding gains or losses of the consolidated entity due to (a) unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions and equity securities; (b) unrealized foreign currency gains or losses; (c) gains, losses, benefits and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses and costs due to the early retirement of debt; and (f) costs directly associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations,


and office consolidation. Adjusted PTC also includes net equity in earnings of affiliates on an after-tax basis adjusted for the same gains or losses excluded from consolidated entities. The Company has concluded that Adjusted PTC better reflects the underlying business performance of the Company and is the most relevant measure considered in the Company’s internal evaluation of the financial performance of its segments. Additionally, given its large number of businesses and complexity, the Company concluded that Adjusted PTC is a more transparent measure that better assists investors in determining which businesses have the greatest impact on the Company’s results.
Revenue and Adjusted PTC are presented before inter-segment eliminations, which includes the effect of intercompany transactions with other segments except for interest, charges for certain management fees, and the write-off of intercompany balances, as applicable. All intra-segment activity has been eliminated within the segment. Inter-segment activity has been eliminated within the total consolidated results.
The following tables present financial information by segment for the periods indicated (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Total Revenue2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
US and Utilities SBU$995
 $1,046
 $2,022
 $2,093
$976
 $995
 $1,995
 $2,022
South America SBU846
 796
 1,741
 1,543
765
 846
 1,610
 1,741
MCAC SBU406
 375
 814
 723
478
 406
 928
 814
Eurasia SBU292
 395
 711
 824
265
 292
 604
 711
Corporate and Other5
 6
 14
 20
16
 5
 25
 14
Eliminations(7) (5) (25) (9)(17) (7) (29) (25)
Total Revenue$2,537
 $2,613
 $5,277
 $5,194
$2,483
 $2,537
 $5,133
 $5,277


Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Total Adjusted PTC2018 2017 2018 2017
Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates$342
 $226
 $1,340
 $383
Add: Net equity in earnings of affiliates14
 2
 25
 9
Less: Income from continuing operations before taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interests(167) (125) (293) (293)
Pre-tax contribution189
 103
 1,072
 99
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)(24) 2
 (12) 1
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)52
 (24) 49
 (33)
Disposition/acquisition losses (gains)(61) 56
 (839) 108
Impairment expense92
 94
 92
 262
Losses (gains) on extinguishment of debt7
 11
 178
 (5)
Restructuring costs
 
 3
 
Total Adjusted PTC$255
 $242
 $543
 $432



Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Total Adjusted PTC2019 2018 2019 2018
Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates$118
 $342
 $472
 $1,340
Add: Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates5
 14
 (1) 25
Less: Income from continuing operations before taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interests(71) (167) (180) (293)
Pre-tax contribution52
 189
 291
 1,072
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)6
 (24) 9
 (12)
Unrealized foreign currency losses7
 52
 18
 49
Disposition/acquisition losses (gains)5
 (61) 14
 (839)
Impairment expense121
 92
 123
 92
Loss on extinguishment of debt49
 7
 57
 178
Restructuring costs
 
 
 3
Total Adjusted PTC$240
 $255
 $512
 $543
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Total Adjusted PTC2018 2017 2018 2017
US and Utilities SBU$76
 $89
 $196
 $150
South America SBU117
 95
 253
 222
MCAC SBU81
 72
 134
 118
Eurasia SBU55
 80
 138
 157
Corporate and Other(74) (94) (178) (215)
Total Adjusted PTC$255
 $242
 $543
 $432

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Total Adjusted PTC2019 2018 2019 2018
US and Utilities SBU$118
 $76
 $240
 $196
South America SBU106
 117
 221
 253
MCAC SBU63
 81
 113
 134
Eurasia SBU39
 55
 95
 138
Corporate and Other(84) (71) (156) (169)
Eliminations(2) (3) (1) (9)
Total Adjusted PTC$240
 $255
 $512
 $543

Total AssetsJune 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
US and Utilities SBU$11,817
 $11,297
$12,550
 $12,286
South America SBU11,255
 10,874
11,290
 10,941
MCAC SBU4,335
 4,087
4,602
 4,462
Eurasia SBU4,659
 4,557
4,341
 4,538
Assets held-for-sale108
 2,034
Corporate and Other423
 263
455
 294
Total Assets$32,597
 $33,112
$33,238
 $32,521

12.14. REVENUE
Revenue is earned from the sale of electricity from our utilities and the production and sale of electricity and capacity from our generation facilities. Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recorded net of any taxes assessed on and collected from customers, which are remitted to the governmental authorities.
UtilitiesOur utilities sell electricity directly to end-users, such as homes and businesses, and bill customers directly. The majority of our utility contracts have a single performance obligation, as the promises to transfer


energy, capacity, and other distribution and/or transmission services are not distinct. Additionally, as the performance obligation is satisfied over time as energy is delivered, and the same method is used to measure progress, the performance obligation meets the criteria to be considered a series. Utility revenue is classified as regulated on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In exchange for the right to sell or distribute electricity in a service territory, our utility businesses are subject to government regulation. This regulation sets the framework for the prices (“tariffs”) that our utilities are allowed to charge customers for electricity. Since tariffs are determined by the regulator, the price that our utilities have the right to bill corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the utility's performance completed in each period. The Company also has some month-to-month contracts. Revenue under these contracts is recognized using an output method measured by the MWh delivered each month, which best depicts the transfer of goods or services to the customer, at the approved tariff.
The Company has businesses where it sells and purchases power to and from ISOs and RTOs. Our utility businesses generally purchase power to satisfy the demand of customers that is not contracted through separate PPAs. In these instances, the Company accounts for these transactions on a net hourly basis because the transactions are settled on a net hourly basis. In limited situations, a utility customer may choose to receive generation services from a third-party provider, in which case the Company may serve as a billing agent for the provider and recognize revenue on a net basis.
Generation — Most of our generation fleet sells electricity under contracts to customers such as utilities, industrial users, and other intermediaries. Our generation contracts, based on specific facts and circumstances, can have one or more performance obligations as the promise to transfer energy, capacity, and other services may or may not be distinct depending on the nature of the market and terms of the contract. Similar to our utilities businesses, as the performance obligations are generally satisfied over time and use the same method to measure progress, the performance obligations meet the criteria to be considered a series. In measuring progress toward satisfaction of a performance obligation, the Company applies the "right to invoice" practical expedient when available, and recognizes revenue in the amount to which the Company has a right to consideration from a customer that corresponds directly with the value of the performance completed to date. Revenue from generation businesses is classified as non-regulated on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For contracts determined to have multiple performance obligations, we allocate revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price using a market or expected cost plus margin approach. Additionally, the Company allocates variable consideration to one or more, but not all, distinct goods or services that form part of a single performance obligation when (1) the variable consideration relates specifically to the efforts to transfer the distinct good or service and (2) the variable consideration depicts the amount to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised good or service to the customer.
Revenue from generation contracts is recognized using an output method, as energy and capacity delivered best depicts the transfer of goods or services to the customer. Performance obligations including energy or ancillary services (such as operations and maintenance and dispatch services) are generally measured by the MWh delivered. Capacity, which is a stand-ready obligation to deliver energy when required by the customer, is measured using MWs. In certain contracts, if plant availability exceeds a contractual target, the Company may receive a performance bonus payment, or if the plant availability falls below a guaranteed minimum target, we may incur a non-availability penalty. Such bonuses or penalties represent a form of variable consideration and are estimated and recognized when it is probable that there will not be a significant reversal.
In assessing whether variable quantities are considered variable consideration or an option to acquire additional goods and services, the Company evaluates the nature of the promise and the legally enforceable rights in the contract. In some contracts, such as requirement contracts, the legally enforceable rights merely give the customer a right to purchase additional goods and services which are distinct. In these contracts, the customer's action results in a new obligation, and the variable quantities are considered an option.
When energy or capacity is sold or purchased in the spot market or to ISOs, the Company assesses the facts and circumstances to determine gross versus net presentation of spot revenues and purchases. Generally, the nature of the performance obligation is to sell surplus energy or capacity above contractual commitments, or to purchase energy or capacity to satisfy deficits. Generally, on an hourly basis, a generator is either a net seller or a net buyer in terms of the amount of energy or capacity transacted with the ISO. In these situations, the Company recognizes revenue for the hours where the generator is a net seller and cost of sales for the hours where the generator is a net buyer.
Certain generation contracts contain operating leases where capacity payments are generally considered the lease elements. In such cases, the allocation between the lease and non-lease elements is made at the inception of


the lease following the guidance in ASC 840. Minimum lease payments from such contracts are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term whereas contingent rentals are recognized when earned. Lease revenue is presented separately from revenue from contracts with customers below.
The following table presents our revenue from contracts with customers and other revenue for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 US and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate, Other and Eliminations Total
Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers$706
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $706
Other regulated revenue18
 
 
 
 
 18
Total regulated revenue724
 
 
 
 
 724
Non-Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers180
 764
 455
 201
 (2) 1,598
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
72
 1
 23
 64
 1
 161
Total non-regulated revenue252
 765
 478
 265
 (1) 1,759
Total revenue$976
 $765
 $478
 $265
 $(1) $2,483
            
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 US and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate, Other and Eliminations Total
Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers$706
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $706
Other regulated revenue10
 
 
 
 
 10
Total regulated revenue716
 
 
 
 
 716
Non-Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers180
 845
 384
 218
 
 1,627
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
99
 1
 22
 74
 (2) 194
Total non-regulated revenue279
 846
 406
 292
 (2) 1,821
Total revenue$995
 $846
 $406
 $292
 $(2) $2,537

 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 US and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate and Other/ Eliminations Total
Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers$706
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $706
Other regulated revenue10
 
 
 
 
 10
Total regulated revenue$716
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $716
Non-Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers$180
 $845
 $384
 $218
 $
 $1,627
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
99
 1
 22
 74
 (2) 194
Total non-regulated revenue$279
 $846
 $406
 $292
 $(2) $1,821
Total revenue$995
 $846
 $406
 $292
 $(2) $2,537


Six Months Ended June 30, 2018Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
US and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate and Other/ Eliminations TotalUS and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate, Other and Eliminations Total
Regulated Revenue                      
Revenue from contracts with customers$1,417
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1,417
$1,484
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1,484
Other regulated revenue21
 
 
 
 
 21
25
 
 
 
 
 25
Total regulated revenue$1,438
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1,438
1,509
 
 
 
 
 1,509
Non-Regulated Revenue                      
Revenue from contracts with customers$388
 $1,739
 $771
 $549
 $(9) $3,438
353
 1,607
 884
 468
 (2) 3,310
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
196
 2
 43
 162
 (2) 401
133
 3
 44
 136
 (2) 314
Total non-regulated revenue$584
 $1,741
 $814
 $711
 $(11) $3,839
486
 1,610
 928
 604
 (4) 3,624
Total revenue$2,022
 $1,741
 $814
 $711
 $(11) $5,277
$1,995
 $1,610
 $928
 $604
 $(4) $5,133
           
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
US and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate, Other and Eliminations Total
Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers$1,417
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1,417
Other regulated revenue21
 
 
 
 
 21
Total regulated revenue1,438
 
 
 
 
 1,438
Non-Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers388
 1,739
 771
 549
 (9) 3,438
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
196
 2
 43
 162
 (2) 401
Total non-regulated revenue584
 1,741
 814
 711
 (11) 3,839
Total revenue$2,022
 $1,741
 $814
 $711
 $(11) $5,277

(1) Other non-regulated revenue primarily includes lease and derivative revenue not accounted for under ASC 606.
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(1)
Other non-regulated revenue primarily includes lease and derivative revenue not accounted for under ASC 606.
Contract Balances — The timing of revenue recognition, billings, and cash collections results in accounts receivable and contract liabilities. Accounts receivable represent unconditional rights to consideration and consist of both billed amounts and unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under long-term contracts when revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer. We bill both generation and utilities customers on a contractually agreed-upon schedule, typically at periodic intervals (e.g., monthly). The calculation of revenue earned but not yet billed is based on the number of days not billed in the month, the estimated amount of energy delivered during those days and the estimated average price per customer class for that month.
Our contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue which is classified as current or noncurrent based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue. The current portion of our contract liabilities is reported in Accrued and other liabilities and the noncurrent portion is reported in Other noncurrent liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract liabilities from contracts with customers were $121$127 million and $131$109 million as of June 30, 20182019 and January 1,December 31, 2018, respectively.
Of the $131 million of contract liabilities reported at January 1, 2018, $29 million was recognized as revenue duringDuring the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019 and 2018, we recognized revenue of $7 million and $29 million, respectively, that was included in the corresponding contract liability balance at the beginning of the periods.
A significant financing arrangement exists for our Mong Duong plant in Vietnam. The plant was constructed under a build, operate, and transfer contract and will be transferred to the Vietnamese government after the completion of a 25 year PPA. The performance obligation to construct the facility was substantially completed in 2015. Approximately $1.5$1.4 billion of contract consideration related to the construction, but not yet collected through the 25 year PPA, was reflected as a loan receivable as of June 30, 2018.2019.
Remaining Performance Obligations — The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations represents future consideration for unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) performance obligations at the end of the reporting period. As of June 30, 2018,2019, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $24$15 million, primarily consisting of fixed consideration for the sale of renewable energy credits (RECs) in long-term contracts in the U.S. We expect to recognize revenue on approximately one-fifth of the


remaining performance obligations in 2018,2019, with the remainder recognized thereafter. The Company has elected to apply the optional disclosure exemptions under ASC 606. Therefore, the amount above excludes contracts with an original length
For further information on our accounting policies concerning contract balances and remaining performance obligations, see Note 18—Revenue in Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of one year or less, contracts for which we recognize revenue based on the amount we have the right to invoice for services performed, and variable consideration allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation when the consideration relates specifically to our efforts to satisfy the performance obligation and depicts the amount to which we expect to be entitled. As such, consideration for energy is excluded from the amounts above as the variable consideration relates to the amount of energy delivered and reflects the value the Company expects to receive for the energy transferred. Estimates of revenue expected to be recognized in future periods also exclude unexercised customer options to purchase additional goods or services that do not represent material rights to the customer.2018 Form 10-K.
13.



15. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE
Other income generally includes gains on insurance recoveries in excess of property damage, gains on asset sales and liability extinguishments, favorable judgments on contingencies, gains on contract terminations, allowance for funds used during construction and other income from miscellaneous transactions. Other expense generally includes losses on asset sales and dispositions, losses on legal contingencies, defined benefit plan non-service costs, and losses from other miscellaneous transactions. The components are summarized as follows (in millions):
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Other Income
Gain on insurance proceeds (1)
$12
 $
 $35
 $
 Allowance for funds used during construction (US Utilities)1
 2
 2
 7
 Other5
 5
 11
 13
 Total other income$18
 $7
 $48
 $20
         
Other ExpenseLoss on sale and disposal of assets$9
 $3
 $14
 $5
 Non-service pension and other postretirement costs5
 1
 9
 6
 
Other 

 
 3
 2
 Total other expense$14
 $4
 $26
 $13
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Other Income
Legal settlements (1)
$
 $
 $
 $60
 Allowance for funds used during construction (US Utilities)2
 6
 7
 13
 Other5
 8
 13
 14
 Total other income$7
 $14
 $20
 $87
         
Other ExpenseLoss on sale and disposal of assets$3
 $
 $5
 $21
 Water rights write-off
 3
 
 3
 
Other (2)
1
 4
 8
 7
 Total other expense$4
 $7
 $13
 $31

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(1)
In December 2016, the Company and YPF entered into a settlement agreement in which all parties agreed to give up any and all legal action related to gas supply contracts that were terminated in 2008 and have been in dispute since 2009. In January 2017, the YPF board approved the agreement and paid the Company $60 million, thereby resolving all uncertainties around the dispute.
(2)
As of January 1, 2018, the Company retrospectively adopted ASU 2017-07, Compensation —Retirement Benefits. As such, $2 million of gains primarily related to the expected return on plan assets for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and $1 million of non-service costs associated with defined benefit plans for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were reclassified from Cost of Sales to Other Expense.

(1) Associated with recoveries for property damage at the Andres facility in the Dominican Republic for a lightning incident that occurred in September 2018.
14.16. ASSET IMPAIRMENT EXPENSE
(in millions)Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
U.S. generation facility$83
 $
 $83
 $
Kazakhstan hydroelectric
 90
 
 90
Kazakhstan CHPs
 
 
 94
DPL
 
 
 66
Other9
 
 9
 8
Total$92
 $90
 $92
 $258
The following table presents our asset impairment expense by asset group for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Kilroot and Ballylumford$115
 $
 $115
 $
Shady Point
 83
 
 83
Other1
 9
 1
 9
Total$116
 $92
 $116
 $92

U.S. generationKilroot and Ballylumford — In April 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its entire 100% interest in the Kilroot coal and oil-fired plant and energy storage facility and the Ballylumford gas-fired plant in the United Kingdom. Upon meeting the held-for-sale criteria, the Company performed an impairment analysis and determined that the carrying value of the asset group of $232 million was greater than its fair value less costs to sell of $114 million. As a result, the Company recognized asset impairment expense of $115 million. The Company completed the sale of Kilroot and Ballylumford in June 2019. Prior to their sale, Kilroot and Ballylumford were reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment. See Note 19—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.
Shady PointIn June 2018, the Company tested the recoverability of its long-lived assets at Shady Point, a coal-fired generation facility in the U.S. due to an unfavorable economic outlook resulting in uncertainty around future cash flows. The Company determined that the carrying amount of the asset group was not recoverable. The asset group was determined to have a fair value of $127$127 million using a combination of the income and market approaches. As a result, the Company recognized an asset impairment expense of $83 million. The generation facility is reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.
DPL $83 million. In March 2017, the Board of Directors of DPL approved the retirement of the DPL operated and co-owned Stuart coal-fired and diesel-fired generating units, and the Killen coal-fired generating unit and combustion turbine on or before June 1, 2018. The Company performed an impairment analysis and determined that the carrying amounts of the facilities were not recoverable. The Stuart and Killen asset groups were determined to have fair values of $3 million and $8 million, respectively, using the income approach. As a result,December 2018, the Company recognized total asset impairment expense of $66 million. The Stuart and Killen units were retiredentered into an agreement to sell Shady Point, which was completed in May 2018.2019. Prior to their retirement, Stuart and Killen werethe sale, Shady Point was reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment. See Note 1719—Held-for-Sale and Dispositionsfor further information.


Kazakhstan hydroelectric — In April 2017, the Government of Kazakhstan stated the concession agreements would not be extended for Shulbinsk HPP and Ust-Kamenogorsk HPP, two hydroelectric plants in Kazakhstan, and initiated the process to transfer these plants back to the government. Upon meeting the held-for-sale criteria, the Company performed an impairment analysis and determined the fair value of the asset group was below carrying value. As a result, the Company recognized asset impairment expense of $90 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. The Company completed the transfer of the plants in October 2017. Prior to their transfer, the Kazakhstan hydroelectric plants were reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment.
Kazakhstan CHPs — In January 2017, the Company entered into an agreement for the sale of Ust-Kamenogorsk CHP and Sogrinsk CHP, its combined heating and power coal plants in Kazakhstan. Upon meeting the held-for-sale criteria in the first quarter of 2017, the Company performed an impairment analysis and determined that the carrying value of the asset group of $171 million, which included cumulative translation losses of $92 million, was greater than its fair value less costs to sell of $29 million. As a result, the Company recognized asset impairment expense of $94 million limited to the carrying value of the long-lived assets. The Company completed the sale of its interest in the Kazakhstan CHP plants in April 2017. Prior to their sale, the plants were reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment. See Note 17—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.
15.17. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s provision for income taxes is based on the estimated annual effective tax rate, plus discrete items. The effective tax rates for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 20182019 were 39%48% and 27%36%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 20172018 were 38%39% and 40%27%, respectively. The difference between the Company’s effective tax rates for the 20182019 and 20172018 periods and the U.S. statutory tax ratesrate of 21% and 35%, respectively, related primarily to U.S. taxes on foreign earnings, foreign tax rate differentials, the impacts of foreign currency fluctuations at certain foreign subsidiaries, and nondeductible expenses.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“The 2017 Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017. The 2017 Act reducedIn the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earningsfirst quarter of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred and created new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. We are applying the guidance in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) when accounting for the enactment date effect of the 2017 Act. We recognized a reasonable estimate of the tax effects of the 2017 Act as of December 31, 2017. However, as of June 30, 2018, our accounting is not complete. We will continue to refine our calculations as additional analysis is completed. Our estimates may also be affected as we gain a more thorough understanding of the tax law, including proposed regulations released by2019, the U.S. Treasury Department on August 1issued final regulations related to the one-time transition tax and other international matters. Thewhich further amended the guidance of the proposed regulations have not yet been published officiallyregulations. As a result, we recorded $3 million of discrete tax expense in the Federal Register and the Company is continuing its review and analysis. We anticipate that guidance on the determination of fair value, for federal tax purposes, of the shares we hold in our publicly traded subsidiaries, which are considered part of our foreign subsidiaries’ “cash position” and taxed at the 15.5% one-time rate, could materially impact our provisional estimate. For further discussion on the 2017 Act, see Note 20—Income Taxes in Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of our 2017 Form 10-K.first quarter.


In the first quarter of 2018, the Company completed the sale of its entire 51% equity interest in Masinloc, resulting in pre-tax gain of approximately $777 million. The sale resulted in approximately $155 million of discrete tax expense in the U.S. under the new GILTI provision, which subjects the earnings of foreign subsidiaries to current U.S. taxation to the extent those earnings exceed an allowable return. See Note1719—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for details of the sale.
In the second quarter of 2018, the Company completed the sale of Electrica Santiago for total proceeds of $307 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain on sale of $89 million. The sale resulted in approximately $31 million of discrete tax expense. See Note1719—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for details of the sale.


16.18. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Due to a portfolio evaluation in the first half of 2016, management decided to pursue a strategic shift of its distribution companies in Brazil, Sul and Eletropaulo, to reduce the Company's exposure to the Brazilian distribution market. The disposals of Sul and Eletropaulo were completed in October 2016 and June 2018, respectively.
In NovemberDuring 2017, Eletropaulo, converted its preferred shares into ordinary shares and transitioned the listing of those shares toCompany’s remaining distribution business in Brazil, met the Novo Mercado, which is a listing segment of the Brazilian stock exchange with the highest standards of corporate governance. Upon conversion of the preferred shares into ordinary shares, AES no longer controlled Eletropaulo, but maintained significant influence over the business. As a result, the Company deconsolidated Eletropaulo. After deconsolidation, the Company's 17% ownership interest was reflected as an equity method investment. The Company recorded an after-tax loss on deconsolidation of $611 million, which primarily consisted of $455 million related to cumulative translation losses and $243 million related to pension losses reclassified from AOCL.
In December 2017, all the remaining criteria were met for Eletropaulo to qualify as a discontinued operation. Therefore,operation and its results of operations and financial position were reported as such in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.such.
In June 2018, the Company completed the sale of its entire 17% ownership interest in Eletropaulo through a bidding process hosted by the Brazilian securities regulator, CVM. Gross proceeds of $340 million were received at our subsidiary in Brazil, subject to the payment of taxes. Upon disposal of Eletropaulo, the Company recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of $238 million (after-tax $196 million). Prior to its classification as discontinued operations, Eletropaulo was reported in the South America SBU reportable segment.
The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations at December 31, 2017:
(in millions)December 31, 2017
Assets of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses: 
Investments in and advances to affiliates (1)
$86
Total assets of discontinued operations$86
Other assets of businesses classified as held-for-sale (2)
1,948
Total assets of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses$2,034
Liabilities of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses: 
Other liabilities of businesses classified as held-for-sale (2)
1,033
Total liabilities of discontinued operations and held-for-sale businesses$1,033
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(1)
Represents the Company's 17% ownership interest in Eletropaulo.
(2)
Electrica Santiago, the DPL Peaker Assets and Masinloc were classified as held-for-sale as of December 31, 2017. See Note 17—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.
Excluding the gain on sale, income from discontinued operations and cash flows from operating and investing activities of discontinued operations were immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.
The following table summarizes the major line items constituting income from Prior to its classification as discontinued operations, forEletropaulo was reported in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 (in millions):South America SBU reportable segment.
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax:Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Revenue — regulated$862
 $1,781
Cost of sales(823) (1,697)
Other income and expense items that are not major(26) (68)
Income from discontinued operations$13
 $16
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(8) (9)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to The AES Corporation$5
 $7
Income tax expense(5) (7)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax$
 $
The following table summarizes the operating and investing cash flows from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 (in millions):
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations$(43) $125
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations7
 (120)


17.19. HELD-FOR-SALE AND DISPOSITIONS
Held-for-Sale
Compañia Transmisora del Norte GrandeJordanIn June 2018, AES GenerFebruary 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its 36% ownership interest in two generation plants, IPP1 and IPP4, and a solar project under construction in Jordan for $86 million, plus capital contributions to the transmission lines held by Compañia Transmisora del Norte Grande (“CTNG”) for $220 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.solar project of approximately $5 million. The sale is subject to regulatory approvalof IPP1 and isIPP4 and the sale of the solar project are expected to close during the second half of 2018.2019. As of June 30, 2018, CTNG was2019, IPP1 and IPP4 were classified as held-for-sale, but did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. CTNG’sThe solar project under construction did not meet the held-for-sale criteria. On a consolidated basis, the carrying value atof the plants held-for-sale as of June 30, 20182019 was $95$115 million. CTNG is reported in the South America SBU reportable segment. Pre-tax income attributable to AES was immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Jordan is reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment.
Redondo Beach — In October 2018, andthe Company entered into an agreement to sell land held by AES Redondo Beach, a gas-fired generating facility in California. The sale is expected to close during the second half of 2019. As of June 30, 2017, respectively.2019, the $24 million carrying value of the land held by Redondo Beach was classified as held-for-sale. Redondo Beach is reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.
Dispositions
Kilroot and Ballylumford — In June 2019, the Company completed the sale of its entire 100% interest in the Kilroot coal and oil-fired plant and energy storage facility and the Ballylumford gas-fired plant in the United Kingdom for $118 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax loss on sale of $33 million primarily due to the write-off of cumulative translation adjustments and accumulated other comprehensive income balances. The sale did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. Prior to the sale, Kilroot and Ballylumford were reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment. See Note 16—Asset Impairment Expense for further information.
Shady Point — In May 2019, the Company completed the sale of Shady Point, a U.S. coal-fired generating facility, for $29 million. The sale did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. Prior to its sale, Shady Point was reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment. See Note 16—Asset Impairment Expense for further information.


Electrica Santiago — In May 2018, AES Gener completed the sale of Electrica Santiago for total proceeds of $307 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain on sale of $89 million. Electrica Santiago consisted of four gas and diesel-fired generation plants in Chile. The sale did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. Prior to its sale, Electrica Santiago was reported in the South America SBU reportable segment.
Stuart and Killen — In May 2018, DPL retired the co-owned Stuart coal-fired and diesel-fired generating units, and the Killen coal-fired generating unit and combustion turbine. Prior to their retirement, Stuart and Killen were reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment. See Note 14—Asset Impairment Expense for further information.
Masinloc — In March 2018, the Company completed the sale of its entire 51% equity interest in Masinloc for cash proceeds of $1.05 billion, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, resulting in a pre-tax gain on sale of $777 million andsubject to U.S. tax expense of $155 million.income tax. Masinloc consisted of a coal-fired generation plant in operation, a coal-fired generation plant under construction, and an energy storage facility all located in the Philippines. The sale did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. Prior to its sale, Masinloc was reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment.
DPL peaker assets — In March 2018, DPL completed the sale of six of its combustion turbine and diesel-fired generation facilities and related assets ("DPL peaker assets") for total proceeds of $239 million, inclusive of estimated working capital and subject to customary post-closing adjustments, resulting in a loss on sale of $2 million. The sale did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. Prior to their sale, the DPL peaker assets were reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.
Beckjord facility — In February 2018, DPL transferred its interest in Beckjord, a coal-fired generation facility retired in 2014, including its obligations to remediate the facility and its site. The transfer resulted in cash expenditures of $15 million, inclusive of disposal charges, and a loss on disposal of $12 million. Prior to the transfer, Beckjord was reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.
Advancion Energy Storage — In January 2018, the Company deconsolidated the AES Advancion energy storage development business and contributed it to the Fluence joint venture, resulting in a gain on sale of $23 million. See Note 6—Investments in and Advances to Affiliates for further discussion. Prior to the transfer, the AES Advancion energy storage development business was reported as part of CorpCorporate and Other.
Kazakhstan CHPsIn April 2017, the Company completed the sale of Ust-Kamenogorsk CHP and Sogrinsk CHP, its combined heating and power coal plants in Kazakhstan, for net proceeds of $24 million. The Company recognized a pre-tax loss on sale of $48 million, primarily related to cumulative translation losses. The sale did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. Prior to their sale, the Kazakhstan CHP plants were reported in the Europe SBU reportable segment. See Note 14—Asset Impairment Expense for further information.
Excluding any impairment charges or gain/loss on sale, pre-tax income (loss) attributable to AES of disposed businesses was as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019 2018 2019 2018
Kilroot and Ballylumford$(5) $3
 $(1) $19
Stuart and Killen (1)
3
 23
 31
 30
Other(2) 6
 (3) 27
Total$(4) $32
 $27
 $76
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 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2018 2017 2018 2017
Masinloc$
 $29
 $9
 $52
Stuart and Killen23
 12
 30
 (8)
Other3
 6
 12
 22
Total$26
 $47
 $51
 $66


18. ACQUISITIONS
Guaimbê Solar Complex — In September 2017, AES Tietê executed an investment agreement with Cobra do Brasil(1) The Company entered into contracts to provide approximately $120 million of non-convertible debentures in project financingbuy back all open capacity years for Stuart and Killen at prices lower than the construction of photovoltaic solar plants in Brazil.PJM capacity revenue prices. As of June 30, 2018, $67 million of non-convertible debentures have been executed and distributed to the project. Upon completion of the project, expected in the third quarter of 2018, and subject to the solar plants’ compliance with certain technical specifications defined in the agreement, Tietê expects to acquire the solar complex in exchange for the non-convertible debentures and an additional investment of approximately $45 million.
Alto Sertão II — In the first quarter of 2018,such, the Company finalized the purchase price allocation relatedcontinues to the acquisition of Alto Sertão II. There were no significant adjustments made to the preliminary purchase price allocation recorded in the third quarter of 2017 when the acquisition was completed. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date were recorded at fair value, including a contingent liability for earn-out payments of $18 million, based on the final purchase price allocation at March 31, 2018. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the earn-out payments will be reflected in earnings.earn capacity margin.
19.20. ACQUISITIONS
Alto Sertão III — In April 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase from Renova Energia S.A. the Alto Sertão III Wind Complex as well as a pipeline of wind power projects in development in Brazil, subject to certain precedent conditions and customary purchase price adjustments.
21. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic and diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock outstanding during the period. Potential common stock, for purposes of determining diluted earnings per share, includes the effects of dilutive RSUs and stock options and convertible securities.options. The effect of such potential common stock is computed using the treasury stock method or the if-converted method, as applicable.method.
The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for income from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, where income represents the numerator and weighted average shares represent the denominator.

Three Months Ended June 30,2018 2017
(in millions, except per share data)Income Shares $ per Share Income Shares $ per Share
            
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE           
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders$96
 661
 $0.15
 $53
 660
 $0.08
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES    
      
Restricted stock units
 3
 
 
 2
 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE$96
 664
 $0.15
 $53
 662
 $0.08
            
            
Six Months Ended June 30,2018 2017
(in millions, except per share data)Income Shares $ per Share Income Shares $ per Share
            
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE           
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders$781
 661
 $1.18
 $29
 660
 $0.04
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES           
Restricted stock units
 3
 
 
 2
 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE$781
 664
 $1.18
 $29
 662
 $0.04


Three Months Ended June 30,2019 2018
(in millions, except per share data)Income Shares $ per Share Income Shares $ per Share
            
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE           
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders$16
 664
 $0.02
 $96
 661
 $0.15
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES    
      
Restricted stock units
 3
 
 
 3
 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE$16
 667
 $0.02
 $96
 664
 $0.15
            
            
Six Months Ended June 30,2019 2018
(in millions, except per share data)Income Shares $ per Share Income Shares $ per Share
            
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE           
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders$170
 663
 $0.26
 $781
 661
 $1.18
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES           
Stock options
 1
 
 
 
 
Restricted stock units
 3
 
 
 3
 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE$170
 667
 $0.26
 $781
 664
 $1.18

The calculation of diluted earnings per share excluded stock awards and convertible debentures which would be anti-dilutive. The calculation of diluted earnings per share excluded 41 million and 74 million stock awards outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future.
22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Simple Energy — On July 1, 2019, the Company completed the merger of Simple Energy with Tendril to form Uplight, a new company that offers a comprehensive platform for utility customer engagement. AES contributed $53 million in cash and its interest in Simple Energy to the merger. As the Company does not control Uplight, it will be accounted for as an equity method investment and reported as part of Corporate and Other.



ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q and the discussions contained herein should be read in conjunction with our 20172018 Form 10-K.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements regarding us, our business, prospects and our results of operations that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties posed by many factors and events that could cause our actual business, prospects and results of operations to differ materially from those that may be anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A.—Risk Factors and Item 7.—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our 20172018 Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may subsequently arise. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the SEC that advise of the risks and factors that may affect our business.
Overview of Our Business We are a diversified power generation and utility company organized into the following four market-oriented SBUs: US and Utilities (United States, Puerto Rico and El Salvador); South America (Chile, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil); MCAC (Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean); and Eurasia (Europe and Asia). During the first quarter of 2018, the Andes and Brazil SBUs were merged in order to leverage scale and are now reported together as part of the South America SBU. Further, Puerto Rico and El Salvador businesses, formerly part of the MCAC SBU, were combined with the US SBU, which is now reported as the US and Utilities SBU. For additional information regarding our business, see Item 1.—Business of our 20172018 Form 10-K.
We have two lines of business. The first business line is generation, where we own and/or operate power plants to generate and sell power to customers such as utilities, industrial users and other intermediaries. The second business line is utilities, where we own and/or operate utilities to generate or purchase, distribute, transmit and sell electricity to end-user customers in the residential, commercial, industrial and governmental sectors within a defined service area. In certain circumstances, our utilities also generate and sell electricity on the wholesale market. The generation lines of business are reported within all four of our SBUs and the utilities lines of business are reported within our US and Utilities SBU.

Executive Summary
Compared with last year, the results for the three months ended June 30, 2018 reflect decreased margins primarily due to the sale of the Masinloc power plant in March of 2018 partially offset by higher tariffs in Argentina, higher contracted energy sales in the Dominican Republic, and higher contract prices in Colombia.
Margins increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to prior year primarily due to higher tariffs in Argentina, higher contracted energy sales in the Dominican Republic, higher contract prices in Colombia, and higher regulated rates and lower maintenance expense at the US SBU partially offset by the sale of the Masinloc power plant in March of 2018.
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(1)
See Item 2.—SBU Performance AnalysisNon-GAAP Measures for reconciliation and definition.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
Compared with the second quarter of the prior year, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased $0.07for the three months ended June 30, 2019 decreased $0.13 to $0.15.$0.02. This increase reflects adecrease was primarily due to the prior year gain on the sale of Electrica Santiago, losses on extinguishment of debt, lower generation in Argentina and a prior year loss on sale of the Kazakhstan CHPs.Chile, lower availability in Panama and lost margin due to sold businesses. These increasesdecreases were partially offset by unrealized FXlower income tax expense, higher contributions from the US and Utilities SBU and foreign currency transaction gains in the current year as compared to losses and lower margins discussed above.in the prior year in Argentina.
Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, remained flat at $0.25,increased $0.01 to $0.26, primarily due to a lower interest on Parent Company debt, which wereeffective tax rate, partially offset by higher income tax expense and lower margins discussed above.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018margins.
Compared with the first half of the priorlast year, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased $1.14for the six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased $0.92 to $1.18$0.26. This decrease was primarily due to the currentprior year gains on asset sales of Masinloc and Electrica Santiago, prior year loss on sale of the Kazakhstan CHPsdispositions, lower generation in Argentina and impairments at the Kazakhstan CHPsChile, lower availability in Panama and HPPs, and DP&L, and higher margins discussed above.lost margin due to sold businesses. These increasesdecreases were partially offset by a current year impairment in the U.S., unrealized FXlower losses current year loss on extinguishment of debt, higher contributions from the US and a favorable legal settlement at UruguianaUtilities SBU and foreign currency transaction gains in the current year as compared to losses in the prior year.year in Argentina.
Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, increased $0.10, or 24%,$0.01 to $0.52,$0.53, primarily driven by higher margins discussed abovedue to a lower effective tax rate and lower interest on Parent Company debt, which was partially offset by the prior year favorable impact of a legal settlement at Uruguaiana.lower margins.

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(1)
See Item 2.—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsSBU Performance AnalysisNon-GAAP Measures for reconciliation and definition.
Overview of Q2 2018 Results and Strategic Performance
Strategic Priorities In the first half of 2019, we continued to make substantial progress on our strategic priorities of improving our credit profile, investing in new technologies and greening our portfolio, in order to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to our shareholders.
We are on track to attain investment grade ratings in 2020.
As a result of executing on our strategy, we continue to advancetarget a 50% reduction in carbon intensity by 2022 and a 70% reduction by 2030, both off a 2016 base. These initiatives will also reduce our transformation.coal-fired generation below 30% of our total generation volume by 2022.
Year-to-date, we signed long-term contracts for 1 GW of renewable capacity, bringing our backlog to 6.8 GW.
Our energy storage joint venture, Fluence, surpassed 1 GW of capacity delivered or awarded, including 424 MW awarded year-to-date.


Improving Risk Profile
Closed sales of Philippines businesses and Eletropaulo in Brazil at attractive valuations
Allocated $1 billion to prepay Parent debt and strengthen credit ratings
Upgraded by S&P to BB+ in March 2018, by Fitch to BB+ in May 2018 and by Moody’s to Ba1 in June 2018
AES Gener restructured the 531 MW Alto Maipo hydroelectric project under construction in Chile
Expect to receive approval from the Commissions by year-end for two recently settled rate cases at IPL and DPL in the US
Efficiency
On track to achieve $100 million cost savings program
Profitable Growth
5,725 MW backlog, including 4,252 MW under construction and 1,473 of renewables signed to long-term PPAs
Completed 671 MW Eagle Valley CCGT in Indiana
Fluence energy storage joint venture signed contracts for 80 MW



Review of Consolidated Results of Operations (unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2018 2017 $ change % change 2018 2017 $ change % change2019 2018 $ change % change 2019 2018 $ change % change
Revenue:                              
US and Utilities SBU$995
 $1,046
 $(51) -5 % $2,022
 $2,093
 $(71) -3 %$976
 $995
 $(19) -2 % $1,995
 $2,022
 $(27) -1 %
South America SBU846
 796
 50
 6 % 1,741
 1,543
 198
 13 %765
 846
 (81) -10 % 1,610
 1,741
 (131) -8 %
MCAC SBU406
 375
 31
 8 % 814
 723
 91
 13 %478
 406
 72
 18 % 928
 814
 114
 14 %
Eurasia SBU292
 395
 (103) -26 % 711
 824
 (113) -14 %265
 292
 (27) -9 % 604
 711
 (107) -15 %
Corporate and Other5
 6
 (1) -17 % 14
 20
 (6) -30 %16
 5
 11
 NM
 25
 14
 11
 79 %
Eliminations(7) (5) (2) -40 % (25) (9) (16) NM
(17) (7) (10) NM
 (29) (25) (4) -16 %
Total Revenue2,537
 2,613
 (76) -3 % 5,277
 5,194
 83
 2 %2,483
 2,537
 (54) -2 % 5,133
 5,277
 (144) -3 %
Operating Margin:      

       

      

       

US and Utilities SBU154
 164
 (10) -6 % 345
 309
 36
 12 %175
 154
 21
 14 % 387
 345
 42
 12 %
South America SBU249
 208
 41
 20 % 504
 422
 82
 19 %171
 249
 (78) -31 % 387
 504
 (117) -23 %
MCAC SBU132
 115
 17
 15 % 235
 194
 41
 21 %107
 132
 (25) -19 % 182
 235
 (53) -23 %
Eurasia SBU52
 121
 (69) -57 % 141
 241
 (100) -41 %41
 52
 (11) -21 % 104
 141
 (37) -26 %
Corporate and Other14
 14
 
  % 36
 15
 21
 NM
9
 14
 (5) -36 % 29
 36
 (7) -19 %
Eliminations(1) 1
 (2) NM
 (5) (1) (4) NM
(1) (1) 
  % (1) (5) 4
 80 %
Total Operating Margin600
 623
 (23) -4 % 1,256
 1,180
 76
 6 %502
 600
 (98) -16 % 1,088
 1,256
 (168) -13 %
General and administrative expenses(35) (49) 14
 -29 % (91) (103) 12
 -12 %(49) (35) (14) 40 % (95) (91) (4) 4 %
Interest expense(263) (276) 13
 -5 % (544) (563) 19
 -3 %(273) (263) (10) 4 % (538) (544) 6
 -1 %
Interest income76
 59
 17
 29 % 152
 122
 30
 25 %82
 76
 6
 8 % 161
 152
 9
 6 %
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt(6) (12) 6
 -50 % (176) 5
 (181) NM
Loss on extinguishment of debt(51) (6) (45) NM
 (61) (176) 115
 -65 %
Other expense(4) (7) 3
 -43 % (13) (31) 18
 -58 %(14) (4) (10) NM
 (26) (13) (13) 100 %
Other income7
 14
 (7) -50 % 20
 87
 (67) -77 %18
 7
 11
 NM
 48
 20
 28
 NM
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of businesses89
 (48) 137
 NM
 877
 (48) 925
 NM
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests(3) 89
 (92) NM
 (7) 877
 (884) NM
Asset impairment expense(92) (90) (2) 2 % (92) (258) 166
 -64 %(116) (92) (24) 26 % (116) (92) (24) 26 %
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(30) 12
 (42) NM
 (49) (8) (41) NM
22
 (30) 52
 NM
 18
 (49) 67
 NM
Income tax expense(132) (86) (46) 53 % (363) (153) (210) NM
(57) (132) 75
 -57 % (172) (363) 191
 -53 %
Net equity in earnings of affiliates14
 2
 12
 NM
 25
 9
 16
 NM
Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates5
 14
 (9) -64 % (1) 25
 (26) NM
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS224
 142
 82
 58 % 1,002
 239
 763
 NM
66
 224
 (158) -71 % 299
 1,002
 (703) -70 %
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $2, $5, $2 and $7, respectively(4) 8
 (12) NM
 (5) 9
 (14) NM
Gain from disposal of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $42, $0, $42 and $0, respectively196
 
 196
 NM
 196
 
 196
 NM
Loss from operations of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $0, $2, $0, and $2, respectively
 (4) 4
 -100 % 
 (5) 5
 -100 %
Gain from disposal of discontinued businesses, net of income tax expense of $0, $42, $0, and $42, respectively1
 196
 (195) -99 % 1
 196
 (195) -99 %
NET INCOME416
 150
 266
 NM
 1,193
 248
 945
 NM
67
 416
 (349) -84 % 300
 1,193
 (893) -75 %
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(126) (97) (29) 30 % (219) (219) 
  %
Noncontrolling interests:      

       

Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(50) (128) 78
 -61 % (129) (221) 92
 -42 %
Less: Loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
 2
 (2) -100 % 
 2
 (2) -100 %
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$290
 $53
 $237
 NM
 $974
 $29
 $945
 NM
$17
 $290
 $(273) -94 % $171
 $974
 $(803) -82 %
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS:    
 

       
    
 

       
Income from continuing operations, net of tax$96
 $53
 $43
 81 % $781
 $29
 $752
 NM
$16
 $96
 $(80) -83 % $170
 $781
 $(611) -78 %
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax194
 
 194
 NM
 193
 
 193
 NM
1
 194
 (193) -99 % 1
 193
 (192) -99 %
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$290
 $53
 $237
 NM
 $974
 $29
 $945
 NM
$17
 $290
 $(273) -94 % $171
 $974
 $(803) -82 %
Net cash provided by operating activities$399
 $254
 $145
 57 % $914
 $962
 $(48) -5 %$324
 $399
 $(75) -19 % $1,014
 $914
 $100
 11 %
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE$
 $
 $
  % $0.13
 $0.12
 $0.01
 8 %
Components of Revenue, Cost of Sales, and Operating Margin — Revenue includes revenue earned from the sale of energy from our utilities and the production and sale of energy from our generation plants, which are classified as regulated and non-regulated, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Revenue also includes the gains or losses on derivatives associated with the sale of electricity.
Cost of sales includes costs incurred directly by the businesses in the ordinary course of business. Examples include electricity and fuel purchases, operations and maintenance costs, depreciation and amortization expenses, bad debt expense and recoveries, and general administrative and support costs (including employee-related costs directly associated with the operations of the business). Cost of sales also includes the gains or losses on derivatives (including embedded derivatives other than foreign currency embedded derivatives) associated with the purchase of electricity or fuel.
Operating margin is defined as revenue less cost of sales.



Consolidated Revenue and Operating Margin
Three months endedMonths Ended June 30, 20182019
Revenue
(in millions)
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Consolidated Revenue— Revenue decreased $76$54 million, or 3%2%, for the three months ended June 30, 2018,2019, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017.2018. Excluding anthe unfavorable FX impact of $2$34 million, primarily in South America, this decrease was driven by:
$57 million in South America mainly driven by lower generation and prices in Argentina, and lower contract sales and generation in Chile;
$19 million in US and Utilities mainly driven by the closure of generation facilities at DPL and Shady Point and lower demand at IPL due to weather, partially offset by price increases due to the 2018 distribution rate orders at IPL and DPL and higher market energy sales at Southland; and
$17 million in Eurasia mainly driven by lower generation at Kilroot primarily due to planned outages.
These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by an increase of $72 million in MCAC driven by the commencement of operations of the Colon combined cycle facility in September 2018.
Operating Margin
(in millions)
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Consolidated Operating Margin— Operating margin decreased $98 million, or 16%, for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2018. Excluding the unfavorable FX impact of $8 million, this decrease was driven by:
$11572 million in South America primarily due to the drivers discussed above;
$25 million in MCAC due to the outage at Changuinola as a result of upgrading the tunnel lining, partially offset by the commencement of operations at Colon; and
$9 million in Eurasia primarily due to the drivers discussed above.
These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by an increase of $21 million in US and Utilities mostly due to the 2018 distribution rate order at DPL and higher market energy sales at Southland.


Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Revenue
(in millions)
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Consolidated Revenue— Revenue decreased $144 million, or 3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018. Excluding the unfavorable FX impact of $87 million, primarily in South America, this decrease was driven by:
$80 million in Eurasia primarily due to the sale of the Masinloc power plant in March 2018, as well as the sale of the Kazakhstan CHPs2018;
$73 million in South America primarily driven by lower generation and expiration of the Kazakhstan hydroelectric concession agreementprices in 2017;Argentina and lower contract sales and generation in Chile; and
$5127 million in US and Utilities primarily driven primarily by lower volumethe closure of generation facilities at DPL and Shady Point, partially offset by price increases due to the sale2018 distribution rate orders at IPL and closure of several generation facilities.DPL.
These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by increases of:
$63 million in South America mainly due to higher contract and spot sales in Colombia and Chile as well as higher capacity prices in Argentina resulting from market reforms enacted in 2017; and
$33an increase of $116 million in MCAC driven primarily by higher contracted energy sales in the Dominican Republic, mainly resulting from the commencement of operations of the Colon combined cycle operations at Los Minafacility in June 2017.

September 2018.
Operating Margin
(in millions)
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Consolidated Operating Margin— Operating margin decreased $23$168 million, or 4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017. Excluding the favorable impact of FX of $6 million, primarily in Eurasia, this decrease was driven by:
$73 million decrease in Eurasia mostly due to the sale of businesses discussed above.
This unfavorable impact was partially offset by increases of:
$38 million in South America due to the drivers discussed above; and
$17 million in MCAC mostly due to the drivers discussed above.


Six months ended June 30, 2018
Revenue
(in millions)
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Consolidated Revenue— Revenue increased $83 million, or 2%13%, for the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017.2018. Excluding the favorableunfavorable FX impact of $27$23 million, primarily in Eurasia due to appreciation of the Euro and British pound against USD,South America, this increasedecrease was driven by:
$21299 million in South America primarily due to higher capacity prices in Argentina resulting from market reforms enacted in 2017 as well as higher contract sales and prices in Colombia and Chile; and
$91 million in MCAC primarily due to higher pass-through fuel prices in Mexico as well as higher contracted energy sales in Dominican Republic due to commencement of the combined cycle operations at Los Mina in June 2017.
These favorable impacts were partially offset by decreases of:
$153 million in Eurasia due to the sale of the Masinloc power plant in March 2018, as well as the sale of the Kazakhstan CHPs and expiration of the Kazakhstan hydroelectric concession agreement in 2017; and
$71 million in US and Utilities driven primarily by lower volume at DPL due to the sale and closure of several generation facilities.

Operating Margin
(in millions)
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Consolidated Operating Margin— Operating margin increased $76 million, or 6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017. Excluding the favorable impact of FX of $13 million, primarily driven by Eurasia, this increase was driven by increases of:
$79 million in South America mostly due to drivers discussed above;
$4153 million in MCAC mostly due to the drivers discussed aboveoutage at Changuinola as well as improveda result of the tunnel lining upgrade and lower hydrology in Panama; and
$36 million in US and Utilities primarily driven by higher regulated rates approved in November 2017 and lower maintenance costs duePanama as compared to asset sales and expected plant closures at DPL.
These favorable impacts werethe prior year, partially offset by a decreasethe commencement of $111operations at Colon; and
$32 million in Eurasia primarily due to the drivers discussed above and lower generation at Kilroot due to planned outages.
These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by an increase of $42 million in US and Utilities mostly due to the unfavorable impact of MTM derivative adjustments2018 distribution rate orders at Kilroot.IPL and DPL and a revision to the ARO at DPL.


See Item 2.—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsSBU Performance Analysis of this Form 10-Q for additional discussion and analysis of operating results for each SBU.



Consolidated Results of Operations — Other
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses decreasedincreased $14 million, or 29%40%, to $49 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $35 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $49 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to reducedthe timing of allocation of intercompany charges from Corporate to the businesses in 2018, higher professional fees and people costs and professional fees.costs.
General and administrative expenses decreased $12increased $4 million, or 12%4%, to $95 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $91 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, comparedprimarily due to $103higher professional fees.
Interest expense
Interest expense increased $10 million, or 4%, to $273 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to reduced people costs and professional fees.
Interest expense
Interest expense decreased $13 million, or 5%,2019, compared to $263 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, comparedprimarily due to $276lower capitalized interest since the commencement of operations at the Eagle Valley CCGT natural gas plant in April 2018 and Colon combined cycle facility in September 2018, and the loss of hedge accounting at Alto Maipo in 2018, which resulted in favorable unrealized mark-to-market adjustments recognized within interest expense, offset by favorable foreign currency translation and inflation rates at Tietê.
Interest expense decreased $6 million, or 1%, to $538 million for the threesix months ended June 30, 2017, and decreased $19 million, or 3%,2019, compared to $544 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $563 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. These increases were primarily due to the reduction inof debt mainly at the Parent Company, debtfavorable foreign currency translation and favorable impacts frominflation rates at Tietê, offset by lower capitalized interest rate swapssince the commencement of operations at the Eagle Valley CCGT natural gas plant in April 2018 and Colon combined cycle facility in September 2018, and the loss of hedge accounting at Alto Maipo partially offset by an increase in debt at Tietê related to the construction of solar plants and the acquisition of Alto Sertão2018, which resulted in August 2017.favorable unrealized mark-to-market adjustments recognized within interest expense.
Interest income
Interest income increased $17$6 million, or 29%8%, to $82 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $76 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, comparedand increased $9 million, or 6%, to $59$161 million for the threesix months ended June 30, 2017, and increased $30 million, or 25%,2019, compared to $152 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $122 million forprimarily driven by a higher average interest rate on CAMMESA receivables in Argentina and an increase in outstanding receivables at Los Mina in the six months ended June 30, 2017. These increases were primarily due to the higher financing component of contract consideration as a result of the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard.Dominican Republic.
Gain (loss)Loss on extinguishment of debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt decreased $6increased $45 million or 50%,to $51 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $12 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017.2018. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to a $6losses of $43 million loss at DPL in 20182019 resulting from the redemption of senior notes compared to losses of $6 million and $5 millionat DPL in 2017 at the Parent Company and Tietê, respectively.2018.
Loss on extinguishment of debt increased $181decreased $115 million, or 65%, to $61 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $176 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to a gain of $5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.2018. This increasedecrease was primarily due to losses of $169 million at the Parent Company of $169 million resulting from the redemption of senior notes in 2018 as compared to a gain on early retirementlosses of debt$43 million at AES Argentina of $65 million in 2017. The increase was partially offset by a loss at the Parent Company in 2017 of $47 million onDPL resulting from the redemption of two senior unsecured notes.notes and losses of $11 million at Gener in 2019.
See Note 7—8—Debt included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
Other income and expense
Other income decreased $7increased $11 million or 50%,to $18 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, and increased $28 million to $48 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $20 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. This increase was primarily due to gains on insurance recoveries associated with property damage at the Andres facility.
Other expense increased $10 million to $14 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the allowance for equity funds used during construction at IPALCO as a result of decreased construction activity.
Other income decreased $67 million, or 77%, to $20 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, compared to $87 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. This decrease was primarily due to the 2017 favorable settlement of legal proceedings at Uruguaiana related to YPF's breach of the parties’ gas supply agreement and the decrease in the allowance for equity funds used during construction at IPALCO.
Other expense decreased $3 million, or 43%, to $4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, comparedand increased $13 million to $7$26 million for the threesix months ended June 30, 2017. This decrease was primarily due to the write-off of water rights in the Andes SBU for projects that were no longer being pursued in 2017.
Other expense decreased $18 million, or 58%,2019, compared to $13 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $31 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.2018. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to the loss on disposal of assetstunnel lining at DPL as a result of the decision made in 2017 to close the coal-fired and diesel-fired generating units at Stuart and Killen on or before June 1, 2018.Changuinola which is being upgraded.


See Note 13—15—Other Income and Expense included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.



Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of businessesbusiness interests
GainLoss on disposal and sale of businessesbusiness interests was $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to a gain of $89 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 primarily due to the 2019 loss on sale of Kilroot and Ballylumford, partially offset by the 2019 gain on sale of a portion of our interest in sPower’s operating assets, compared to the 2018 gain on sale of Electrica Santiago.
GainLoss on disposal and sale of businessesbusiness interests was $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to a gain of $877 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 primarily due to the $777 millionloss on sale of Kilroot and Ballylumford, partially offset by the gain on sale of a portion of our interest in sPower’s operating assets in 2019, compared to the gains on sale of Masinloc and the $89Electrica Santiago in 2018.
See Note 19—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions and Note 7—Investments in and Advances to Affiliates included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
Asset impairment expense
Asset impairment expense increased $24 million gain on sale of Electrica Santiago.
Loss on disposal and sale of businesses was $48to $116 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 due to the loss on sale of Kazakhstan CHPs.
See Note 17—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
Asset impairment expense
Asset impairment expense increased $2 million, or 2%,2019, compared to $92 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, compareddue to $90an impairment of $115 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, mainly drivenas a result of Kilroot and Ballylumford being classified as held-for-sale. This increase was partially offset by a current periodprior year impairment of $83 million in the U.S. due to an unfavorable economic outlook resulting increating uncertainty around future cash flows at a generation facility, partially offset by a prior year impairment recognized in Kazakhstan due to the classification of the hydroelectric plants as held-for-sale.Shady Point.
Asset impairment expense decreased $166 million, or 64%, to $92 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $258 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to prior year impairment of $184 million recognized in Kazakhstan due to the classification of the CHPs and HPPs as held-for-sale and at DPL as a result of the decision to close the coal-fired and diesel-fired generating units at Stuart and Killen, partially offset by an impairment in the current year in the U.S. due to an unfavorable economic outlook resulting in uncertainty around future cash flows at a generation facility.
See Note 14—16—Asset Impairment Expense included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Argentina$11
 $(33) $14
 $(46)
Corporate$12
 $10
 $19
 $(4)9
 12
 1
 19
Argentina(33) 3
 (46) (5)
Colombia7
 (12) (2) (11)
Chile(8) (4) (15) (6)(1) (8) 1
 (15)
Bulgaria(8)
6
 (4) 7
Other
 9
 (1) 11
3
 (1) 2
 (7)
Total (1)
$(30) $12
 $(49) $(8)$22
 $(30) $18
 $(49)

(1) 
Includes $13 million and $44 million of gains and $5 million of losses on foreign currency derivative contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 2017, respectively,$17 million and $31 million of gains and $38 million of losses for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.
The Company recognized net foreign currency transaction gains of $22 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, primarily driven by realized gains on foreign currency derivatives related to government receivables in Argentina and gains at the Parent Company resulting from the appreciation of intercompany receivables denominated in Euro.
The Company recognized net foreign currency transaction gains of $18 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily driven by realized gains on foreign currency derivative related to government receivables in Argentina.
The Company recognized net foreign currency transaction losses of $30 million and $49 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, primarily due to unrealized losses associated with the devaluation of long-term receivables denominated in the Argentine pesospeso and their associated derivatives. These losses were partially offset by gains at the Parent Company related to foreign currency derivatives.
The Company recognized net foreign currency transaction gains of $12
Income tax expense
Income tax expense decreased $75 million, or 57%, to $57 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to gains from intercompany notes at the Parent Company. These gains were partially offset by losses on foreign currency derivatives in Colombia resulting from the change in functional currency.
The Company recognized net foreign currency transaction losses of $8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to losses on foreign currency derivatives in Colombia resulting from the change in functional currency.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense increased $46 million2019, compared to $132 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $86 million2018. The Company’s effective tax rates were 48% and 39% for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The Company’s effective tax rates were 39%


2019 and 38% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, and 2017, respectively. This net increase was primarily due to the 2018 inclusion2019 asset impairments and the 2019 nondeductible loss on the sale of incomeKilroot and Ballylumford in the U.S. underUnited Kingdom. See Note 16— Asset Impairment ExpenseandNote 19—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for details and impacts of the new GILTI provision, partially offset by the net unfavorable foreign currency effects at certain of our Argentineimpairments and Mexican subsidiaries during the second quarter of 2017.sale, respectively.
Income tax expense increased $210decreased $191 million, or 53%, to $172 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $363 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $153 million2018. The Company’s effective tax rates were 36% and 27% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The Company’s effective tax rates were 27%2019 and 40% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, and 2017, respectively. This net decrease in the effective tax rateincrease was primarily due to the 2018 impact of the sale of the Company’s entire 51% equity interest in Masinloc.Masinloc, as well as the aforementioned 2019 asset impairments and nondeductible loss on sale. See Note 17—19— Held-for-Sale and DispositionsandNote


17—Income Taxes included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for details and impacts of the sale.
Our effective tax rate reflects the tax effect of significant operations outside the U.S., which are generally taxed at rates different than the U.S. statutory rate of 21% and a greater proportion of. Furthermore, our foreign earnings may be subjectsubjected to currentincremental U.S. taxation under the new tax rules enacted in the fourth quarter of 2017.GILTI rules. A future proportionate change in the composition of income before income taxes from foreign and domestic tax jurisdictions could impact our periodic effective tax rate.
Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates
Net equity in earnings of affiliates increased $12decreased $9 million, or 64%, to $5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $14 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. This decrease was primarily due to decreased earnings at sPower driven by 2018 comparedunrealized derivative gains and higher 2019 interest expense due to $2the timing of completed projects and higher revenues at OPGC in the second quarter of 2018, partially offset by increased earnings at Guacolda.
Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates decreased $26 million to a loss of $1 million for the threesix months ended June 30, 2017, and $16 million2019, compared to earnings of $25 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increases for the three- and six-month periods were2018. This decrease was primarily due to decreased earnings at sPower which was purchaseddriven by 2018 unrealized derivative gains and higher 2019 interest expense due to the timing of completed projects and the acquisition and consolidation of certain Distributed Energy non-controlling interests in the third quarter of 2017, and increased revenues at OPGC,late 2018, partially offset by lossesincreased earnings at Fluence, which was formed in the first quarter of 2018.Guacolda.
Net income from discontinued operations
Net income from discontinued operations was $192 million and $191 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $8 million and $9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 respectively, primarily due to the after-tax gain on sale of Eletropaulo of $196 million recognized in the second quarter of 2018.
See Note 16—18—Discontinued Operations included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information regarding the Eletropaulo discontinued operations.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries increased $29decreased $76 million, or 30%60%, to $50 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $126 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $97 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017.2018. This increasedecrease was primarily due to:
CurrentPrior year gain on sale of Electrica Santiago;
Higher earnings in Colombia primarily dueHLBV allocation of losses to higher contract sales and prices; andnoncontrolling interests at Distributed Energy;
Higher earnings in Vietnam due to the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard (See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information).
These increases were offset by:
Lower earnings in Panama primarily due to the outage at Changuinola as a result of upgrading the tunnel lining. See Item 2.—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and UncertaintiesChanguinola Tunnel Leak of this Form 10-Q for further information; and
Lower earnings at Tietê primarily due to higher interest expense duevolume of energy purchases to non-recourse debt issued in 2018 and the assumption of debt for the acquisition of Alto Sertão in August 2017; andfulfill our contractual obligations.
Lower earnings due to the deconsolidation of Eletropaulo in November 2017 and the sale of Masinloc in March 2018.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries was $219decreased$90 million, or 41%, to $129 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $219 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017.. This decrease was primarily due to:
CurrentPrior year gain on sale of Electrica Santiago;
HigherHLBV allocation of losses to noncontrolling interests at Distributed Energy;
Lower earnings in Panama primarily due to lower hydrology and the outage at Changuinola as a result of upgrading the tunnel lining. See Item 2.—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and UncertaintiesChanguinola Tunnel Leak of this Form 10-Q for further information;
Lower earnings in Colombia primarily due to higher contract sales and prices; and
Higher earnings in Vietnam due to the adoptionsale of the new revenue recognition standard (See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation includedMasinloc in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information).


These increases were offset by:March 2018; and
Lower earnings at Tietê primarily due to lower spot prices and higher interest expense duevolume of energy purchases to non-recourse debt issued in 2018 and the assumption of debt for the acquisition of Alto Sertão in August 2017;
Prior year favorable impact of a legal settlement at Uruguaiana; and
Lower earnings due to the deconsolidation of Eletropaulo in November 2017 and the sale of Masinloc in March 2018.fulfill our contractual obligations.
Net income attributable to The AES Corporation
Net income attributable to The AES Corporation increased $237decreased $273 million, or 94% to $17 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $290 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to $53 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017.2018. This increasedecrease was primarily due to:
Current

Prior year gains on the sales of Eletropaulo (reflected within discontinued operations) and Electrica Santiago, net of tax;
PriorCurrent year impairments and loss on sale at Kilroot and Ballylumford;
Current year loss on saleextinguishment of Kazakhstan CHPs;
Prior year asset impairmentdebt at Kazakhstan HPPs;DPL; and
HigherLower margins at our South America, MCAC and MCAC SBUs in the current year.Eurasia SBUs.
These increasesdecreases were partially offset by:
Prior year impairment at Shady Point;
Current year asset impairmentgain on sale of a portion of our interest in the U.S.;sPower’s operating assets;
CurrentPrior year unrealized foreign exchange losses primarily due to the devaluation of the Argentine peso;
Current year realized gains on foreign currency derivatives related to government receivables in Argentina; and
LowerHigher margins in the current year at our Eurasia SBU as a result of the sales of MasinlocUS and Kazakhstan.Utilities SBU.
Net income attributable to The AES Corporation increased $945decreased$803 million, or 82%, to $974$171 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $974 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $29 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.. This increasedecrease was primarily due to:
CurrentPrior year gains on the sales of Masinloc, Eletropaulo (reflected within discontinued operations), and Electrica Santiago, net of tax;
PriorCurrent year impairments and loss on sale at Kilroot and Ballylumford;
Current year loss on saleextinguishment of Kazakhstan CHPs;
Prior year asset impairments in Kazakhstan and DP&L;debt at DPL; and
HigherLower margins at our US and Utilities, South America, MCAC and MCAC SBUs in the current year.Eurasia SBUs.
These increasesdecreases were partially offset by:
CurrentPrior year loss on extinguishment of debt at the Parent Company;
Prior year impairment in the U.S.;at Shady Point;
Current year loss and prior year gain on extinguishmentsale of debt;a portion of our interest in sPower’s operating assets;
CurrentPrior year unrealized foreign exchange losses primarily due to the devaluation of the Argentine peso;
PriorCurrent year favorable impactrealized foreign exchange gains primarily due to the settlement of a legal settlementtax liability at Uruguaiana;Argentina;
Current year gains on insurance proceeds associated with the lightning incident at the Andres facility in 2018; and
LowerHigher margins in the current year at our Eurasia SBU as a result of the sales of MasinlocUS and Kazakhstan.Utilities SBU.
SBU Performance Analysis
Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP supplemental measures that are used by management and external users of our condensed consolidated financial statements such as investors, industry analysts and lenders. The Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted PTC by SBU for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017 are shown below.
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company changed the definition of Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS to exclude unrealized gains or losses from equity securities resulting from a newly effective accounting standard. We believe excluding these gains or losses provides a more accurate picture of continuing operations. Factors in this determination include the variability due to unrealized gains or losses related to equity securities remeasurement.
In addition, effective for the year beginning January 1, 2018, the Company no longer discloses Consolidated Free Cash Flow, as the Company believes this metric does not accurately reflect the Company's ownership interests in the underlying businesses given the high level of cash flow attributable to noncontrolling interests.


Adjusted Operating Margin
We define Adjusted Operating Margin as Operating Margin, adjusted for the impact of NCI, excluding (a) unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions; (b) benefits and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures; and (c) costs directly associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations, and office consolidation. The allocation of HLBV earnings to noncontrolling interests is not adjusted out of Adjusted Operating Margin. See Review of Consolidated Results of Operations for the definition of Operating Margin.
The GAAP measure most comparable to Adjusted Operating Margin is Operating Margin. We believe that Adjusted Operating Margin better reflects the underlying business performance of the Company. Factors in this determination include the impact of NCI, where AES consolidates the results of a subsidiary that is not wholly owned by the Company, as well as the variability due to unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions and strategic decisions to dispose of or acquire business interests. Adjusted Operating Margin should not be construed as an alternative to Operating Margin, which is determined in accordance with GAAP.


Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Margin (in millions)Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,2019 2018 2019 2018
2018 2017 2018 2017
Operating Margin$600
 $623
 $1,256
 $1,180
$502
 $600
 $1,088
 $1,256
Noncontrolling interests adjustment(1)(166) (170) (342) (338)(136) (166) (297) (342)
Unrealized derivative losses (gains)(3) (8) 7
 (10)(2) (3) (2) 7
Disposition/acquisition losses4
 6
 13
 9
5
 4
 10
 13
Restructuring costs
 
 3
 

 
 
 3
Total Adjusted Operating Margin$435
 $451
 $937
 $841
$369
 $435
 $799
 $937
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(1)
The allocation of HLBV earnings to noncontrolling interests is not adjusted out of Adjusted Operating Margin.
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Adjusted PTC
We define Adjusted PTC as pre-tax income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation excluding gains or losses of the consolidated entity due to (a) unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions and equity securities; (b) unrealized foreign currency gains or losses; (c) gains, losses, benefits and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses and costs due to the early retirement of debt; and (f) costs directly associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations, and office


consolidation. Adjusted PTC also includes net equity in earnings of affiliates on an after-tax basis adjusted for the same gains or losses excluded from consolidated entities.
Adjusted PTC reflects the impact of NCI and excludes the items specified in the definition above. In addition to the revenue and cost of sales reflected in Operating Margin, Adjusted PTC includes the other components of our


income statement, such as general and administrative expenses in the corporateCorporate segment, as well as business development costs, interest expense and interest income,other expense and other income,realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses, and net equity in earnings of affiliates.
The GAAP measure most comparable to Adjusted PTC is income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation. We believe that Adjusted PTC better reflects the underlying business performance of the Company and is the most relevant measure considered in the Company’s internal evaluation of the financial performance of its segments. Factors in this determination include the variability due to unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions or equity securities remeasurement, unrealized foreign currency gains or losses, losses due to impairments and strategic decisions to dispose of or acquire business interests, retire debt or implement restructuring initiatives, which affect results in a given period or periods. In addition, earnings before tax represents the business performance of the Company before the application of statutory income tax rates and tax adjustments, including the effects of tax planning, corresponding to the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Additionally, givenGiven its large number of businesses and complexity, the Company concluded that Adjusted PTC is a more transparent measure that better assists investors in determining which businesses have the greatest impact on the Company’s results.
Adjusted PTC should not be construed as an alternative to income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation, which is determined in accordance with GAAP.
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Reconciliation of Adjusted PTC (in millions)Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,2019 2018 2019 2018
2018 2017 2018 2017
Income from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to The AES Corporation$96
 $53
 $781
 $29
$16
 $96
 $170
 $781
Income tax expense attributable to The AES Corporation93
 50
 291
 70
36
 93
 121
 291
Pretax contribution189
 103
 1,072
 99
Pre-tax contribution52
 189
 291
 1,072
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)(24) 2
 (12) 1
6
 (24) 9
 (12)
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)52
 (24) 49
 (33)
Unrealized foreign currency losses7
 52
 18
 49
Disposition/acquisition losses (gains)(61) 56
 (839) 108
5
 (61) 14
 (839)
Impairment expense92
 94
 92
 262
121
 92
 123
 92
Losses (gains) on extinguishment of debt7
 11
 178
 (5)
Loss on extinguishment of debt49
 7
 57
 178
Restructuring costs (1)

 
 3
 

 
 
 3
Total Adjusted PTC$255
 $242
 $543
 $432
$240
 $255
 $512
 $543
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(1)
In February 2018, the Company announced a reorganization as a part of its ongoing strategy to simplify its portfolio, optimize its cost structure and reduce its carbon intensity.
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Adjusted EPS
We define Adjusted EPS as diluted earnings per share from continuing operations excluding gains or losses of both consolidated entities and entities accounted for under the equity method due to (a) unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions and equity securities; (b) unrealized foreign currency gains or losses; (c) gains, losses, benefits and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures, and the tax impact from the repatriation of sales proceeds; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses and costs due to the early retirement of debt; (f) costs directly associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations, and office consolidation; and (g) tax benefit or expense related to the enactment effects of 2017 U.S. tax law reform.reform and related regulations and any subsequent period adjustments related to enactment effects.
The GAAP measure most comparable to Adjusted EPS is diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. We believe that Adjusted EPS better reflects the underlying business performance of the Company and is considered in the Company’s internal evaluation of financial performance. Factors in this determination include the variability due to unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions or equity securities remeasurement, unrealized foreign currency gains or losses, losses due to impairments and strategic decisions to dispose of or acquire business interests, retire debt or implement restructuring activities, which affect results in a given period or periods.
Adjusted EPS should not be construed as an alternative to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which is determined in accordance with GAAP.


Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EPSThree Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 
2018 2017 2018 2017 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$0.15
 $0.08
 $1.18
 $0.04
 $0.02
 $0.15
 $0.26
 $1.18
 
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)(0.04) 
 (0.02) 
 0.01
 (0.04) 0.01
 (0.02) 
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)0.08
(1) 
(0.03) 0.07
(2) 
(0.04) 
Unrealized foreign currency losses0.02
 0.08
(1) 
0.02
 0.07
(2) 
Disposition/acquisition losses (gains)(0.09)
(3) 
0.08
(4) 
(1.26)
(5) 
0.16
(6) 
0.01
(3) 
(0.09)
(4) 
0.02
(3) 
(1.26)
(5) 
Impairment expense0.14
(7) 
0.14
(8) 
0.14
(7) 
0.40
(9) 
0.18
(6) 
0.14
(7) 
0.18
(6) 
0.14
(7) 
Losses (gains) on extinguishment of debt0.01
 0.02
 0.27
(10) 
(0.01) 
Loss on extinguishment of debt0.07
(8) 
0.01
 0.09
(8) 
0.27
(9) 
U.S. Tax Law Reform Impact
 
 0.01
 
 
Less: Net income tax expense (benefit)
 (0.04)
(11) 
0.14
(12) 
(0.13)
(13) 
(0.05)
(10) 

 (0.06)
(10) 
0.14
(11) 
Adjusted EPS$0.25
 $0.25
 $0.52
 $0.42
 $0.26
 $0.25
 $0.53
 $0.52
 
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(1) 
Amount primarily relates to unrealized FX losses of $20 million, or $0.03 per share, associated with the devaluation of long-term receivables denominated in Argentine pesos, and unrealized FX losses of $16 million, or $0.02 per share, on intercompany receivables denominated in EurosEuro at the Parent Company. 
(2) 
Amount primarily relates to unrealized FX losses of $22 million, or $0.03 per share, associated with the devaluation of long-term receivables denominated in Argentine pesos, and unrealized FX losses of $12 million, or $0.02 per share, associated with the devaluation of receivables denominated in Chilean pesos.
(3)
Amount primarily relates to loss on sale of Kilroot and Ballylumford of $31 million, or $0.05 per share, partially offset by gain on sale of a portion of our interest in sPower’s operating assets of $28 million, or $0.04 per share.  
(3)(4) 
Amount primarily relates to gain on sale of Electrica Santiago of $49 million, or $0.07 per share, and realized derivative gains associated with the sale of Eletropaulo of $17 million, or $0.03 per share.
(4)
Amount primarily relates to loss on sale of Kazakhstan CHPs of $48 million, or $0.07 per share.
(5) 
Amount primarily relates to gain on sale of Masinloc of $777 million, or $1.17 per share, gain on sale of Electrica Santiago of $49 million, or $0.07 per share, and realized derivative gains associated with the sale of Eletropaulo of $17 million, or $0.03 per share.
(6) 
Amount primarily relates to loss on saleasset impairments at Kilroot and Ballylumford of Kazakhstan CHPs of $48$115 million, or $0.07$0.17 per share, realized derivative losses associated with the sale of Sul of $38 million, or $0.06 per share, and costs associated with early plant closures at DPL of $20 million, or $0.03 per share.  
(7) 
Amount primarily relates to the asset impairment at a U.S. generation facilityShady Point of $83 million, or $0.13 per share.
(8) 
Amount primarily relates to asset impairmentsloss on early retirement of debt at Kazakhstan HPPsDPL of $90$45 million, or $0.14$0.07 per share.  
(9) 
Amount primarily relates to asset impairments at Kazakhstan HPPs of $90 million, or $0.14 per share, Kazakhstan CHPs of $94 million, or $0.14 per share, and DPL of $66 million, or $0.10 per share.
(10)
Amount primarily relates to loss on early retirement of debt at the Parent Company of $169 million, or $0.26 per share.
(11)(10) 
Amount primarily relates to the income tax benefitbenefits associated with assetthe impairments at Kilroot and Ballylumford of $30$23 million, or $0.05$0.03 per share, and income tax benefits associated with the loss on early retirement of debt at DPL of $11 million, or $0.02 per share. 
(12)(11) 
Amount primarily relates to the income tax expense under the GILTI provision associated with gainthe gains on salesales of business interests, primarily Masinloc, of $155 million, or $0.23 per share, and


income tax expense associated with the gain on sale of Electrica Santiago of $23 million, or $0.04 per share; partially offset by income tax benefits associated with the loss on early retirement of debt at the Parent Company of $52 million, or $0.08 per share, and income tax benefits associated with the impairment at a U.S. generation facility of $26 million, or $0.04 per share.
(13)
Amount primarily relates to the income tax benefitexpense associated with asset impairmentsthe gain on sale of $81Electrica Santiago of $23 million, or $0.12$0.04 per share; partially offset by income tax benefits associated with the loss on early retirement of debt at the Parent Company of $52 million, or $0.08 per share, and income tax benefits associated with the impairment at Shady Point of $26 million, or $0.04 per share.
US AND UTILITIES SBU
The following table summarizes Operating Margin, Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted PTC (in millions) for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 $ Change % Change 2018 2017 $ Change % Change2019 2018 $ Change % Change 2019 2018 $ Change % Change
Operating Margin$154
 $164
 $(10) -6 % $345
 $309
 $36
 12%$175
 $154
 $21
 14% $387
 $345
 $42
 12%
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
134
 $146
 (12) -8 % 314
 277
 37
 13%157
 134
 23
 17% 339
 314
 25
 8%
Adjusted PTC (1)
76
 89
 (13) -15 % 196
 150
 46
 31%118
 76
 42
 55% 240
 196
 44
 22%
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(1) 
A non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted for the impact of NCI. See SBU Performance Analysis—Non-GAAP Measures for definition and Item 1.—Business included in our 20172018 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.
Operating Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2018 decreased by $102019 increased $21 million, or 6%, with no material drivers.
Adjusted Operating Margin decreased by $12 million primarily due to a $7 million decrease in Hawaii related to the timing of annual planned outages and related maintenance expense in 2018, excluding unrealized gains on derivatives and costs due to early plant closures at DPL.
Adjusted PTC decreased by $13 million, driven by the decrease in Adjusted Operating Margin described above.
Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased by $36 million, or 12%14%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Increase at DPL due to the sale and closure of generating facilities, primarily related to lower maintenance expense$18
Higher regulated rates at DPL following the approval of the 2017 ESP17
Increase at Hawaii primarily due to higher availability related to forced outages in 20177
Decrease at Buffalo Gap 2 due to lower pricing as a result of the expiration of the PPA at the end of 2017(10)
Other4
Total US and Utilities SBU Operating Margin Increase$36
Increase at DPL due to the 2018 distribution rate order, including the decoupling rider which is designed to eliminate the impacts of weather and demand$12
Increase at Southland primarily due to higher energy sales into the spot market11
Increase at Warrior Run mainly due to a reduction in maintenance cost driven by the timing of planned outages9
Decrease due to the sale and closure of generation facilities at DPL and Shady Point

(14)
Other3
Total US and Utilities SBU Operating Margin Increase$21
Adjusted Operating Margin increased by $37$23 million primarily due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI and excluding unrealized gains and losses on derivatives and costs due to early plant closures.derivatives.
Adjusted PTC increased by $46$42 million, primarily driven by the increase in Adjusted Operating Margin described above, as well asan increase in the HLBV allocationCompany's share of noncontrolling interest earnings at Buffalo Gap.Distributed Energy and an increase in earnings from equity affiliates driven by sPower, excluding unrealized losses related to derivative contracts.


Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased $42 million, or 12%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Increase at IPL primarily due to higher retail margin driven by higher rates following the 2018 rate order$27
Increase at DPL due to a credit to depreciation expense as a result of a reduction in the ARO liability at DPL's closed plants, Stuart and Killen23
Increase at DPL due to the 2018 distribution rate order, including the decoupling rider which is designed to eliminate the impacts of weather and demand18
Increase at Southland primarily due to higher energy sales into the spot market

8
Decrease due to the sale and closure of generation facilities at DPL and Shady Point(34)
Total US and Utilities SBU Operating Margin Increase$42
Adjusted Operating Margin increased $25 million primarily due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI and excluding unrealized gains and losses on derivatives.
Adjusted PTC increased $44 million, primarily driven by the increase in Adjusted Operating Margin described above, an increase in the Company's share of earnings at Distributed Energy and lower interest expense at DPL, partially offset by a decrease in AFUDC at the Eagle Valley CCGT project.
SOUTH AMERICA SBU
The following table summarizes Operating Margin, Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted PTC (in millions) for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 $ Change % Change 2018 2017 $ Change % Change2019 2018 $ Change % Change 2019 2018 $ Change % Change
Operating Margin$249
 $208
 $41
 20% $504
 $422
 $82
 19%$171
 $249
 $(78) -31 % $387
 $504
 $(117) -23 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
144
 119
 25
 21% 299
 231
 68
 29%93
 144
 (51) -35 % 213
 299
 (86) -29 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
117
 95
 22
 23% 253
 222
 31
 14%106
 117
 (11) -9 % 221
 253
 (32) -13 %
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(1) 
A non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted for the impact of NCI. See SBU Performance Analysis—Non-GAAP Measures for definition and Item 1.—Business included in our 20172018 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.
Operating Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased by $412019 decreased $78 million, or 20%31%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Increases in Colombia mainly related to higher contract prices and higher contract and spot sales$22
Increases in Argentina primarily due to higher regulated tariffs resulting from market reforms enacted in 2017 and lower fixed costs primarily due to the devaluation of the Argentine peso14
Increase in Chile due to the commencement of new PPAs13
Other(8)
Total South America SBU Operating Margin Increase$41


Decrease in Chile primarily due to lower contracted energy sales and lower generation primarily due to availability$(19)
Decrease in Argentina primarily driven by lower generation, and lower energy and capacity prices as defined by resolution 1/2019, which modified generators remuneration schemes(16)
Decrease at Tietê primarily driven by higher volume of energy purchases to fulfill our contractual obligations(16)
Decrease in Colombia primarily driven by lower generation and lower contract prices, offset by an increase in spot prices(10)
Decrease due to the depreciation of the Colombian peso and Brazilian real against the US dollar, offset by savings in fixed costs as a result of the depreciation of the Argentine peso(6)
Decrease due to the sale of Electrica Santiago and the transmission lines in 2018(5)
Other(6)
Total South America SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(78)
Adjusted Operating Margin increased by $25decreased $51 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI and excluding restructuring charges.NCI.
Adjusted PTC increased by $22decreased $11 million, mainly driven by the increasedecrease in Adjusted Operating Margin described above, partially offset by realized FX gains in Argentina associated with the settlement of the income tax liability denominated in the Argentine peso, and higher realized FX gains associated with FX forward instruments in 2018 and lower interest expense in Chile, partially offset by higher interest expense in Brazil and higher foreign currency lossesassociated with the debt prepayment program, both at Argentina.Gener.
Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased by $822019 decreased $117 million, or 19%23%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Increases in Argentina primarily due to higher regulated tariffs resulting from market reforms enacted in 2017 and lower fixed costs primarily due to the devaluation of the Argentine peso$44
Increases in Colombia mainly related to higher contract prices27
Increase in Chile due to the commencement of new PPAs22
Other(11)
Total South America SBU Operating Margin Increase$82
Decrease in Argentina primarily driven by lower generation, and lower energy and capacity prices as defined by resolution 1/2019, which modified generators remuneration schemes$(37)
Decrease in Chile primarily due to lower contracted energy sales and lower generation primarily due to availability(19)
Decrease due to the depreciation of the Colombian peso and Brazilian real against the US dollar, offset by savings in fixed costs as a result of the depreciation of the Argentine peso(18)
Decrease at Tietê primarily driven by lower spot prices and higher volume of energy purchases to fulfill our contractual obligations(18)
Decrease due to the sale of Electrica Santiago and the transmission lines in 2018(13)
Decrease in Colombia primarily driven by lower generation and lower contract prices, offset by an increase in spot prices(8)
Other(4)
Total South America SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(117)


Adjusted Operating Margin increased by $68decreased $86 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI and excluding restructuring charges.NCI.
Adjusted PTC increased by $31decreased $32 million, mainly due todriven by the increasedecrease in Adjusted Operating Margin described above, partially offset by lower realized FX losses in Argentina associated with accounts receivable denominated in the Argentine peso, and higher realized FX gains associated with FX forward instruments in 2018 and lower interest expense in Chile, partially offset by a $28 million decrease associated with a gain recognized in the prior year from the settlement of a legal dispute with YPFdebt prepayment program, both at Uruguaiana, higher interest expense in Brazil, and a $9 million decrease from higher realized foreign currency losses in Argentina.Gener.
MCAC SBU
The following table summarizes Operating Margin, Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted PTC (in millions) for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 $ Change % Change 2018 2017 $ Change % Change2019 2018 $ Change % Change 2019 2018 $ Change % Change
Operating Margin$132
 $115
 $17
 15% $235
 $194
 $41
 21%$107
 $132
 $(25) -19 % $182
 $235
 $(53) -23 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
102
 91
 11
 12% 176
 154
 22
 14%81
 102
 (21) -21 % 135
 176
 (41) -23 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
81
 72
 9
 13% 134
 118
 16
 14%63
 81
 (18) -22 % 113
 134
 (21) -16 %
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(1) 
A non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted for the impact of NCI. See SBU Performance Analysis—Non-GAAP Measures for definition and Item 1.—Business included in our 20172018 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.
Operating Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased by $172019 decreased $25 million, or 15%19%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Higher contracted energy sales in Dominican Republic mainly driven by the commencement of operations at the Los Mina combined cycle facility in June 2017 and lower forced maintenance outages$22
Other(5)
Total MCAC SBU Operating Margin Increase$17
Lower availability due to the outage of Changuinola for the tunnel lining upgrade$(31)
Higher sales in Panama driven by the commencement of operations at the Colon combined cycle facility in September 201811
Other(5)
Total MCAC SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(25)
Adjusted Operating Margin increased by $11decreased $21 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI.
Adjusted PTC increased by $9decreased $18 million, mainly driven by the increasedecrease in Adjusted Operating Margin as described above.above and the write-off of the lining that is being upgraded in the Changuinola tunnel, partially offset by gains on insurance proceeds due to the lightning incident at the Andres facility in September 2018.
Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased by $412019 decreased $53 million, or 21%23%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Higher contracted energy sales in Dominican Republic mainly driven by the commencement of operations at the Los Mina combined cycle facility in June 2017 and lower forced maintenance outages$35
Higher availability driven by improved hydrology in Panama20
Other(14)
Total MCAC SBU Operating Margin Increase$41
Lower availability due to the outage of Changuinola for the tunnel lining upgrade$(50)
Lower availability driven by lower hydrology in Panama(22)
Higher sales in Panama driven by the commencement of operations at the Colon combined cycle facility in September 201820
Other(1)
Total MCAC SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(53)
Adjusted Operating Margin increased by $22decreased $41 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI.
Adjusted PTC increased by $16decreased $21 million, mainly driven by the increasedecrease in Adjusted Operating Margin as described above.above and the write-off of the lining that is being upgraded in the Changuinola tunnel, partially offset by gains on insurance proceeds due to the lightning incident at the Andres facility in September 2018.


EURASIA SBU
The following table summarizes Operating Margin, Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted PTC (in millions) for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017 $ Change % Change 2018 2017 $ Change % Change2019 2018 $ Change % Change 2019 2018 $ Change % Change
Operating Margin$52
 $121
 $(69) -57 % $141
 $241
 $(100) -41 %$41
 $52
 $(11) -21 % $104
 $141
 $(37) -26 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
43
 82
 (39) -48 % 121
 168
 (47) -28 %32
 43
 (11) -26 % 84
 121
 (37) -31 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
55
 80
 (25) -31 % 138
 157
 (19) -12 %39
 55
 (16) -29 % 95
 138
 (43) -31 %
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(1) 
A non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted for the impact of NCI. See SBU Performance Analysis—Non-GAAP Measures for definition andItem 1.—Business included in our 20172018 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.
Including favorable FX impacts of $3 million,

Operating Margin for the three months ended June 30, 20182019 decreased by $69$11 million, or 57%21%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Impact of the sale of Masinloc power plant in March 2018$(42)
Impact of the sale of the Kazakhstan CHPs and the expiration of hydro concession in 2017

(13)
Unfavorable MTM valuation of commodity swaps in Kilroot(7)
Other(7)
Total Eurasia SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(69)
Lower generation due to outages and lower dispatch at Kilroot

$(10)
Closure of B station at Ballylumford power plant(7)
Other6
Total Eurasia SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(11)
Adjusted Operating Margin decreased by $39$11 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI and excluding unrealized gains and losses on derivatives and costs due to early plant closures.above.
Adjusted PTC decreased by $25$16 million, driven by the decrease in the Adjusted Operating Margin discusseddescribed above partially offset by positive impactand a decrease in Vietnam due to increased interest income from the higher financing component of contract consideration as a result of adoption of the new revenue recognition standardearnings at OPGC, our equity affiliate in 2018.India.
Including favorable FX impacts of $10 million, Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 decreased by $100$37 million, or 41%26%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Impact of the sale of Masinloc power plant in March 2018

$(53)
Impact of the sale of the Kazakhstan CHPs and the expiration of hydro concession in 2017

(28)
Unfavorable MTM valuation of commodity swaps in Kilroot(14)
Negative impact in Vietnam due to adoption of the new revenue recognition standard in 2018(10)
Higher electricity prices in the United Kingdom7
Other(2)
Total Eurasia SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(100)
Impact of the sale of the Masinloc power plant in March 2018$(25)
Lower generation due to outages and lower dispatch at Kilroot


(24)
Closure of B station at Ballylumford power plant(15)
Lower depreciation at the Jordan plants due to their classification as held-for-sale8
Lower general and administrative expense due to restructuring

7
Other12
Total Eurasia SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(37)
Adjusted Operating Margin decreased by $47$37 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI and excluding unrealized gains and losses on derivatives and costs due to early plant closures.above.
Adjusted PTC decreased by $19$43 million, driven primarily by the decrease in the Adjusted Operating Margin discusseddescribed above partially offset by the positive impactand a decrease in Vietnam due to increased interest income from the higher financing component of contract consideration as a result of adoption of the new revenue recognition standardearnings at OPGC, our equity affiliate in 2018.India.
Key Trends and Uncertainties
During the remainder of 20182019 and beyond, we expect to face the following challenges at certain of our businesses. Management expects that improved operating performance at certain businesses, growth from new businesses and global cost reduction initiatives may lessen or offset their impact. If these favorable effects do not occur, or if the challenges described below and elsewhere in this section impact us more significantly than we currently anticipate, or if volatile foreign currencies and commodities move more unfavorably, then these adverse factors (or other adverse factors unknown to us) may have a material impact on our operating margin, net income attributable to The AES Corporation, and cash flows. We continue to monitor our operations and address challenges as they arise.
Alto Maipo
As discussed in For the risk factors related to our business, see Item 7—Management’s Discussion 1.—Business and AnalysisItem 1A.—Risk Factors of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and Uncertainties of the 2017our 2018 Form 10-K, Alto Maipo has experienced construction difficulties which have resulted in increased projected costs over the original $2 billion budget. Construction at the project is continuing, and the project is 68% complete.

In February 2018, Alto Maipo entered into a new construction contract with Strabag. The new contract is fixed-price and lump sum, transfers geological and construction risk to Strabag and provides a date certain for completion with strong performance and completion guarantees.
In May 2018, Alto Maipo and the project’s senior lenders executed the financial restructuring of the project. The restructuring, among other things, includes additional funding commitments of up to $400 million by AES Gener, of which $200 million will be contributed and matched by an equal contribution of debt by the project lenders and another $200 million will be contributed by AES Gener towards the completion of the project, once the lenders have disbursed $688 million of their commitments and only to the extent needed to fund project costs. Any unused portion of AES Gener’s commitment will be used to prepay project debt. 
If Alto Maipo is unable to meet certain construction milestones, there could be a material impact to the financing and value of the project which could have a material impact on the Company. The carrying value of long-lived assets and deferred tax assets of Alto Maipo as of June 30, 2018 was approximately $1.7 billion and $50 million, respectively. Management believes the carrying value of the long-lived asset group is recoverable as of June 30, 2018. In addition, management believes it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be realized; however, they could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income are decreased.10-K.
Macroeconomic and Political
During the past few years, economic conditions in some countries where our subsidiaries conduct business have destabilized. Changes in global economic conditionsexperienced macroeconomic and political changes. In the event these trends continue, there could havebe an adverse impact on our businesses in the event these recent trends continue.businesses.
United States Tax Law Reform — In light of the significant changes to the U.S. tax system enacted in 2017, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have issued numerous regulations. While certain regulations are now final, there are many regulations that are proposed and still others anticipated to be issued in proposed form. The final version of any regulations may vary from the proposed form. When final, these regulations may materially impact our effective tax rate. Certain of the proposed regulations, when final, may have retroactive effect to January 1, 2018 or January 1, 2019. 
Puerto Rico — As discussed in Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and Uncertainties of the 20172018 Form 10-K, our subsidiaries in Puerto Rico have a long-term PPAsPPA with state-owned PREPA, which has been facing economic challenges that could result in a material adverse effect on our business in Puerto Rico.
AES Puerto Rico and AES Ilumina’s non-recourse debt of $328$303 million and $35$33 million, respectively, continue to be in default and are classified as current as of June 30, 20182019 as a result of PREPA´s bankruptcy filing in July 2017. In November 2017, AES Puerto Rico signed a Forbearance and Standstill Agreement with its lenders to prevent the lenders from taking any action against the Company due to the default events which expired on March 22, 2018. After making payments of all outstanding overdue principal amounts, theThe Company is in compliance with its debt payment obligations as of June 30, 2018.
Regarding the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, as discussed in 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and Uncertainties of the 2017 Form 10-K, AES Puerto Rico has resumed generation during the first quarter of 2018 and continues to be the lowest cost and EPA compliant energy provider in Puerto Rico and a critical supplier to PREPA.2019.
The Company's receivable balances in Puerto Rico as of June 30, 20182019 totaled $59$71 million, of which $15$20 million was overdue. Despite the disruption caused by the hurricanes and the Title III protection, PREPA has been making substantially all of its payments to the generators in line with historical payment patterns.
Considering the information available as of the filing date, Management believes the carrying amount of our assets in Puerto Rico of $615 million is recoverable as of June 30, 2018.
Argentina — During the second quarter of 2018, all of the three-year cumulative inflation rates commonly used to evaluate Argentina’s inflation exceeded 100%. Therefore, Argentina’s economy was determined to be highly inflationary. Since the tariffs and debt at our primary businesses in Argentina are denominated in USD, the functional currency of those businesses is USD. As such, the determination that the Argentina economy is highly inflationary is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Regulatory
IPL Rate Case — In December 2017, IPL filed a petition with the IURC requesting an increase to its basic rates and charges primarily to recover the cost of the new CCGT at Eagle Valley. The requested increase was proposed to coincide with the completion of the CCGT, which was completed in the second quarter of 2018. IPL’s proposed increase was $125 million annually, or 9%. In February 2018, IPL filed an update to the petition to reflect the newly enacted U.S. tax law, which reduced the revenue increase IPL is seeking to $97 million, or 7%. In July 2018, IPL filed with the IURC an uncontested settlement agreement made with the intervening parties in the rate case, which revised the revenue increase IPL is seeking to $44 million, or 3%. An order on this proceeding will likely be issued by the IURC by the fourth quarter of 2018.
DP&L Rate Case — In November 2015, DP&L filed a distribution rate case which sought an increase to distribution revenues of $66 million per year, recovery of certain regulatory assets, and two new riders to recover certain costs on an ongoing basis. It has proposed a modified rate design, which would increase the monthly customer charge, in an effort to decouple distribution revenues from electric sales. In June 2018, DP&L entered into a stipulation and recommendation with various intervening parties and the PUCO staff with respect to the pending distribution rate case filing. If this stipulation is approved, it would establish a revenue requirement of $248 million for DP&L's electric service base distribution rates which reflects an increase to distribution revenues of $30 million per year. The evidentiary hearing on the settlement was completed on July 24, 2018. An order on this proceeding is expected to be issued by the PUCO in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Maritza PPA Review — The DG Comp continues to review whether Maritza’s PPA with NEK is compliant with the European Commission’s state aid rules. Although no formal investigation has been launched by DG Comp to date, Maritza has engaged in discussions with the DG Comp case team and representatives of Bulgaria to discuss the agency’s review. In the near term, Maritza expects that it will engage in discussions with Bulgaria to attempt to reach a negotiated resolution concerning DG Comp’s review. The anticipated discussions could involve a range of potential outcomes, including but not limited to termination of the PPA and payment of some level of compensation to Maritza. Any negotiated resolution would be subject to mutually acceptable terms, lender consent, and DG Comp approval. At this time, we cannot predict the outcome of the anticipated discussions between Maritza and Bulgaria, nor can we predict how DG Comp might resolve its review if the discussions fail to result in an agreement concerning the review. Maritza believes that its PPA is legal and in compliance with all applicable laws, and it will take all actions necessary to protect its interests, whether through negotiated agreement or otherwise. However, there can be no assurances that this matter will be resolved favorably; if it is not, there could be a material adverse impact on Maritza’s and the Company’s respective financial statements.
Considering the information available as of the filing date, Managementmanagement believes the carrying valueamount of our long-lived assets at Maritzain Puerto Rico of approximately $1.1$547 million is recoverable as of June 30, 2019.
Argentina — On February 28, 2019, the Secretary of Energy in Argentina issued Resolution 1/2019 that modified the remuneration scheme for thermal generators as previously introduced by Resolution 19/2017. The entrance of renewable energy and efficient thermal generators in the market over the past few years supported the reduction of system costs and efficiency while fostering competition. Capacity prices for thermal generators will be subject to the actual dispatch of the generating facilities. Under Resolution 1/2019, the remuneration for energy is reduced by $1.6 per MWh for all thermal generation compared to Resolution 19/2017. For hydroelectric generation, there were no changes in capacity or energy prices. These measures are intended to help the government of Argentina reduce the subsidies and the financial deficit of the electric market. While the full impact of the price reduction on thermal generation in Argentina remains uncertain, it is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or consolidated financial results.
United Kingdom — In June 2016, the UK held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the EU, commonly referred to as “Brexit.” The UK is currently expected to exit the EU on October 31, 2019. While the full impact of Brexit remains uncertain, these changes are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our operations and consolidated financial results.
Decarbonization Initiatives
Several initiatives have been announced by regulators in recent years, with the intention of reducing GHG emissions generated by the energy industry. Our strategy of shifting towards clean energy platforms, including renewable energy, energy storage, LNG and modernized grids is designed to position us for continued growth while reducing our carbon intensity. Although the Company cannot currently estimate the financial impact of these decarbonization initiatives, new legislative or regulatory programs further restricting carbon emissions could require material capital expenditures or result in other material adverse effects on our financial results. For further discussion of our strategy of shifting towards clean energy platforms see Overview of Strategic Performance.
Chilean Decarbonization Plan The Chilean government has announced an initiative to phase out coal power plants by 2040 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. On June 4, 2019, AES Gener signed an agreement with the Chilean government to cease the operation of two coal units for a total of 322 MW as part of the phasing out. Under the agreement, Ventanas 1 (114 MW) will cease operation in November 2022 and Ventanas 2 (208 MW) in May 2024. These units will remain connected to the grid as “strategic operating reserve” for up to five years after ceasing operations, will receive a reduced capacity payment and will be dispatched, if necessary, to ensure the electric system’s reliability. Considering the information available as of the filing date, management believes the carrying amount of our coal-fired long-lived assets in Chile of $2.9 billion is recoverable as of June 30, 2018.2019.
Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy ActOn April 11, 2019, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (“the Act”) establishing guidelines for grid efficiency and eliminating coal as a source for electricity generation by January 1, 2028. The Act supports the accelerated deployment of renewables through the Renewable Portfolio Standard and the conversion of coal generating facilities to other fuel sources, with compliance targets of 40% by 2025, 60% by 2040, and 100% by 2050. AES Puerto Rico’s long-term PPA with PREPA expires November 30, 2027. PREPA and AES Puerto Rico have begun discussing conversion options for the coal plant. Various potential technologies have been identified that could comply with the Act, while also ensuring a low cost for customers. Any conversion plan would be subject to lenders and regulatory approval, including that of the Oversight Board that filed for bankruptcy on behalf of PREPA. We considered the Act an indicator of impairment for the long-lived assets at AES Puerto Rico; however, the carrying value of the asset group was recoverable as of June 30, 2019. See Impairments for further information.
For further information about the risks associated with decarbonization initiatives, see Item 1A.—Risk Factors—Concerns about GHG emissions and the potential risks associated with climate change have led to increased regulation and other actions that could impact our businesses included in the 2018 Form 10-K.
Regulatory
DMR — On October 20, 2017, the PUCO approved DP&L’s 2017 ESP. On January 7, 2019, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel appealed to the Supreme Court of Ohio the 2017 ESP with respect to the bypassability of the Reconciliation Rider and the exclusion of the DMR from the SEET. That appeal remains pending.
Pursuant to the 2017 ESP, on January 22, 2019, DP&L filed a request with the PUCO for a two-year extension of its DMR through October 2022, in the proposed amount of $199 million for each of the two additional years. The extension request was set at a level expected to reduce debt obligations at both DP&L and DPL and to position

DP&L to make capital expenditures to maintain and modernize its electric grid. DP&L’s DMP investments are contingent upon the PUCO approving the two-year extension of its DMR.
On August 1, 2019, DP&L filed a supplemental brief with the PUCO focused on the applicability of a recent court decision involving another Ohio utility’s DMR which is similar to, but not identical to, DP&L’s DMR.
TDSIC — In 2013, Senate Enrolled Act 560, the Transmission, Distribution, and Storage System Improvement Charge ("TDSIC") statute, was signed into law. Among other provisions, this legislation provides for cost recovery outside of a base rate proceeding for new or replacement electric and gas transmission, distribution, and storage projects that a public utility undertakes for the purposes of safety, reliability, system modernization, or economic development. Provisions of the TDSIC statute require that, among other things, requests for recovery include a seven-year plan of eligible investments. Once the plan is approved by the IURC, eighty percent of eligible costs can be recovered using a periodic rate adjustment mechanism. The cost recovery mechanism is referred to as a TDSIC mechanism. Recoverable costs include a return on, and of, the investment, including AFUDC, post-in-service carrying charges, operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation and property taxes. The remaining twenty percent of recoverable costs are to be deferred for future recovery in the public utility’s next general rate case. The periodic rate adjustment mechanism is capped at an annual increase of no more than two percent of total retail revenues.
On July 24, 2019, IPL filed a petition with the IURC for approval of a seven-year TDSIC Plan for eligible transmission, distribution and storage system improvements totaling $1.2 billion from 2020 through 2027. An IURC order is expected in the first half of 2020.
TCJA — In September 2018, DP&L received an order from PUCO establishing new base distribution rates for DP&L. Under the approved terms of the order, DP&L agreed to file an application with PUCO to refund customers eligible excess accumulated deferred income taxes associated with the TCJA and any related regulatory liability. DP&L filed this application on March 1, 2019 and proposed to return a total of $65 million to customers. The timing and final amount to be returned to customers is unknown at this time.
Foreign Exchange Rates
We operate in multiple countries and as such are subject to volatility in exchange rates at varying degrees at the subsidiary level and between our functional currency, the USD, and currencies of the countries in which we operate. In 2018, the Argentine peso devalued significantly against the USD. Continued material devaluation of the Argentine peso against the USD could have an impact on our full year 2018 results. For additional information, refer to Item 3.—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Andres
As discussed in Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and Uncertainties of the 2018 Form 10-K, on September 3, 2018, lightning affected the Andres 319 MW combined cycle natural gas facility in the Dominican Republic (“the Plant”) resulting in significant damage to its steam turbine and generator. The Company has business interruption and property damage insurance coverage, subject to pre-defined deductibles, under its existing programs.
On September 25, 2018, the Plant restarted operations running the gas turbine in simple cycle at partial load of approximately 120 MW. The Plant began operating the gas turbine in simple cycle at full load of approximately 180 MW during the second quarter of 2019, and is expected to begin operating in combined cycle at full capacity by the fourth quarter of 2019. To mitigate the impact of the reduced capacity in the local energy market, the Company installed 120 MW of rental power (gas turbines) until the combined cycle facility is at full load. The rental units were fully operational beginning in December 2018.
Considering the information available as of the filing date, management believes the carrying amount of our long-lived assets in Andres of $466 million is recoverable as of June 30, 2019.
Changuinola Tunnel Leak
As discussed in Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and Uncertainties of the 2018 Form 10-K, increased water levels were observed in a creek near the Changuinola power plant, a 223 MW hydroelectric power facility in Panama. After the completion of an assessment, the Company has confirmed loss of water in specific sections of the tunnel. To ensure the long-term performance of the facility, the affected units of the plant have been taken out of service in order to upgrade the lining in a portion of the tunnel. This process began in January 2019 and may take up to 10 months to complete. As of June 30, 2019, it is estimated that about one third of the tunnel,1.6 kilometers, will require upgraded lining. As such, the Company has written off $12 million corresponding to the lining that is being upgraded. As of June 30, 2019, the Company capitalized $31 million of costs associated with the new lining. The Company has notified its

insurers of a potential claim and has asserted claims against its construction contractor; however, there can be no assurance of collection and the Company continues to monitor the situation.
Considering the information available as of the filing date, management believes the carrying amount of our long-lived assets in Changuinola of $539 million is recoverable as of June 30, 2019.
Impairments
Long-lived AssetsDuring the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, the Company recognized asset impairment expense of $92 million.$116 million. See Note 14—16Asset Impairment Expense included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information. After recognizing this asset impairment expense, the carrying value of the assets, including long-lived asset groups, includingassets, and those assets that were assessed and not impaired, totaled $127$504 million at June 30, 2018.2019.
Events or changes in circumstances that may necessitate recoverability tests and potential impairments of long-lived assets or goodwill may include, but are not limited to, adverse changes in the regulatory environment, unfavorable changes in power prices or fuel costs, increased competition due to additional capacity in the grid, technological advancements, declining trends in demand, or an expectation it is more likely than not the asset will be disposed of before the end of its estimated useful life.

Environmental
The Company is subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company faces certain risks and uncertainties related to these environmental laws and regulations, including existing and potential GHG legislation or regulations, and actual or potential laws and regulations pertaining to water discharges, waste management (including disposal of coal combustion byproducts)residuals) and certain air emissions, such as SO2, NOx, particulate matter, mercury and mercury.other hazardous air pollutants. Such risks and uncertainties could result in increased capital expenditures or other compliance costs which could have a material adverse effect on certain of our U.S. or international subsidiaries and our consolidated results of operations. For further information about these risks, see Item 1A.—Risk Factors—Our operations are subject to significant government regulation and our business and results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in the law or regulatory schemes; Several of our businesses are subject to potentially significant remediation expenses, enforcement initiatives, private party lawsuits and reputational risk associated with CCR; Our businesses are subject to stringent environmental laws, rules and regulations; Our businesses are subject to enforcement initiatives from environmental regulatory agencies; and Regulators, politicians, non-governmental organizations and other private parties have expressed concern Concerns about greenhouse gas, or GHG emissions and the potential risks associated with climate change have led to increased regulation and are takingother actions whichthat could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flowsbusinesses included in the 20172018 Form 10-K.
Waste ManagementClimate Change Regulation  In the course of operations, the Company's facilities generate solid and liquid waste materials requiring eventual disposal or processing. The Company endeavors to ensure that all of its solid and liquid wastes are managed in accordance with applicable national, regional, state and local regulations. In October 2015, an EPA rule became effective that regulates coal combustion residuals (“CCR”), which are produced by our coal-fired facilities. Some of those facilities dispose CCR onsite in engineered, permitted landfills. The EPA rule established criteria for the beneficial use of CCR within the US, as well as nationally applicable minimum criteria for the disposal of CCR as nonhazardous solid waste in new and currently operating landfills and surface impoundments, and may impose closure and/or corrective action requirements for existing CCR landfills and impoundments under certain specified conditions. The EPA has indicated that they will implement a phased approach to amending the CCR rule with Phase One being finalized no later than June 2019, and Phase Two no later than December 2019. On July 30, 2018,8, 2019, the EPA published the final CCRAffordable Clean Energy (“ACE”) Rule, Amendments (Phase One, Part One)along with associated revisions to implementing regulations, in addition to final revocation of the Federal Register.Clean Power Plan. The CCRACE Rule determines that heat rate improvement measures are the Best System of Emissions Reductions for existing coal-fired electric generating units. The final rule current or proposed amendmentsrequires states with existing coal-fired electric generating units to develop state plans to establish CO2emission limits for designated facilities. IPL Petersburg and AES Warrior Run have coal-fired electric generating units that may be impacted by this regulation; however, the CCR rule, and the results of groundwater monitoring data couldimpact remains largely uncertain because state plans have a material impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.not yet been developed.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Overview ���As of June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $1.1$1.2 billion, of which $151$169 million was held at the Parent Company and qualified holding companies. The Company also had $856$410 million in short-term investments, held primarily at subsidiaries. In addition, we hadsubsidiaries, and restricted cash and debt service reserves of $1 billion.$784 million. The Company also had non-recourse and recourse aggregate principal amounts of debt outstanding of $15.5$15.8 billion and $4.1$3.9 billion, respectively. Of the approximately $1.1 billion of our current non-recourse debt, $745 million was presented as such because it is due in the next twelve months and $342 million relates to debt considered in default due to covenant violations. None of the defaults are payment defaults, but are instead technical defaults triggered by failure to comply with other covenants or other conditions contained in the non-recourse debt documents due to the bankruptcy of the offtaker.
We expect current maturities of non-recourse debt to be repaid from net cash provided by operating activities of the subsidiary to which the debt relates, through opportunistic refinancing activity, or some combination thereof. We have $4$5 million of recourse debt which matures within the next twelve months. From time to time, we may elect to repurchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise when
management believes that such securities are attractively priced. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in any such


repurchases may be material.
We rely mainly on long-term debt obligations to fund our construction activities. We have, to the extent available at acceptable terms, utilized non-recourse debt to fund a significant portion of the capital expenditures and investments required to construct and acquire our electric power plants, distribution companies and related assets. Our non-recourse financing is designed to limit cross-default risk to the Parent Company or other subsidiaries and affiliates. Our non-recourse long-term debt is a combination of fixed and variable interest rate instruments. Debt is typically denominated in the currency that matches the currency of the revenue expected to be generated from the benefiting project, thereby reducing currency risk. In certain cases, the currency is matched through the use of derivative instruments. The majority of our non-recourse debt is funded by international commercial banks, with debt capacity supplemented by multilaterals and local regional banks.
Given our long-term debt obligations, the Company is subject to interest rate risk on debt balances that accrue interest at variable rates. When possible, the Company will borrow funds at fixed interest rates or hedge its variable rate debt to fix its interest costs on such obligations. In addition, the Company has historically tried to maintain at least 70% of its consolidated long-term obligations at fixed interest rates, including fixing the interest rate through the use of interest rate swaps. These efforts apply to the notional amount of the swaps compared to the amount of related underlying debt. Presently, the Parent Company’s only material unhedged exposure to variable interest rate debt relates to indebtedness under its $518$363 million outstanding secured term loan due in 2022 and drawings of $327$265 million under its senior secured credit facility. On a consolidated basis, of the Company’s $19.6$20.2 billion of total gross debt outstanding as of June 30, 2018,2019, approximately $2.3$3.4 billion bore interest at variable rates that were not subject to a derivative instrument which fixed the interest rate. Brazil holds $680 million$1.1 billion of our floating rate non-recourse exposure as we have no ability to fix local debt interest rates efficiently.
In addition to utilizing non-recourse debt at a subsidiary level when available, the Parent Company provides a portion, or in certain instances all, of the remaining long-term financing or credit required to fund development, construction or acquisition of a particular project. These investments have generally taken the form of equity investments or intercompany loans, which are subordinated to the project’s non-recourse loans. We generally obtain the funds for these investments from our cash flows from operations, proceeds from the sales of assets and/or the proceeds from our issuances of debt, common stock and other securities. Similarly, in certain of our businesses, the Parent Company may provide financial guarantees or other credit support for the benefit of counterparties who have entered into contracts for the purchase or sale of electricity, equipment, or other services with our subsidiaries or lenders. In such circumstances, if a business defaults on its payment or supply obligation, the Parent Company will be responsible for the business’ obligations up to the amount provided for in the relevant guarantee or other credit support. At June 30, 2018,2019, the Parent Company had provided outstanding financial and performance-related guarantees or other credit support commitments to or for the benefit of our businesses, which were limited by the terms of the agreements, of approximately $743$668 million in aggregate (excluding those collateralized by letters of credit and other obligations discussed below).
As a result of the Parent Company’s below investment grade rating, counterparties may be unwilling to accept our general unsecured commitments to provide credit support. Accordingly, with respect to both new and existing commitments, the Parent Company may be required to provide some other form of assurance, such as a letter of credit, to backstop or replace our credit support. The Parent Company may not be able to provide adequate assurances to such counterparties. To the extent we are required and able to provide letters of credit or other collateral to such counterparties, this will reduce the amount of credit available to us to meet our other liquidity needs. At June 30, 2018,2019, we had $273$325 million in letters of credit outstanding provided under our unsecured credit facility and $86$116 million in letters of credit outstanding provided under our senior secured credit facility. These letters of credit operate to guarantee performance relating to certain project development and construction activities and business operations. During the quarter ended June 30, 2018,2019, the Company paid letter of credit fees ranging from 1.07%1% to 3% per annum on the outstanding amounts.
We expect to continue to seek, where possible, non-recourse debt financing in connection with the assets or businesses that we or our affiliates may develop, construct or acquire. However, depending on local and global market conditions and the unique characteristics of individual businesses, non-recourse debt may not be available on economically attractive terms or at all. If we decide not to provide any additional funding or credit support to a subsidiary project that is under construction or has near-term debt payment obligations and that subsidiary is unable to obtain additional non-recourse debt, such subsidiary may become insolvent, and we may lose our investment in that subsidiary. Additionally, if any of our subsidiaries lose a significant customer, the subsidiary may need to withdraw from a project or restructure the non-recourse debt financing. If we or the subsidiary choose not to


proceed with a project or are unable to successfully complete a restructuring of the non-recourse debt, we may lose our investment in that subsidiary.


Many of our subsidiaries depend on timely and continued access to capital markets to manage their liquidity needs. The inability to raise capital on favorable terms, to refinance existing indebtedness or to fund operations and other commitments during times of political or economic uncertainty may have material adverse effects on the financial condition and results of operations of those subsidiaries. In addition, changes in the timing of tariff increases or delays in the regulatory determinations under the relevant concessions could affect the cash flows and results of operations of our businesses.
Long-Term Receivables — As of June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had approximately $155$91 million of accounts receivable classified as Noncurrent assets—other, primarily related to certain of its generation businesses in Argentina and Panama.. These noncurrent receivables mostly consist of accounts receivable in Argentina that, pursuant to amended agreements or government resolutions, have collection periods that extend beyond June 30, 2019,2020, or one year from the latest balance sheet date. The majority of Argentinian receivables have been converted into long-term financing for the construction of power plants. See Note 56—Financing Receivables in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q and Item 1.—Business—South America SBU—Argentina—Regulatory Framework included in our 20172018 Form 10-K for further information.
As of June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had approximately $1.5$1.4 billion of loans receivable primarily related to a facility constructed under a build, operate, and transfer contract in Vietnam. This loan receivable represents contract consideration related to the construction of the facility, which was substantially completed in 2015, and will be collected over the 25 year term of the plant’s PPA. See Note 1214—Revenue in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
Cash Sources and Uses


The primary sources of cash for the Company in the six months ended June 30, 20182019 were proceedsdebt financings, cash flow from theoperating activities, and sales of businesses, debt financings, and net income, adjusted for non-cash items.short-term investments. The primary uses of cash in the six months ended June 30, 20182019 were repayments of debt, capital expenditures, and purchases of short-term investments.
The primary sources of cash for the Company in the six months ended June 30, 20172018 were debt financings, salesproceeds from sale of short-term investments,business interests, and net income, adjusted for non-cash items.cash flow from operating activities. The primary uses of cash in the six months ended June 30, 20172018 were repayments of debt, capital expenditures, and purchases of short-term investments, and capital expenditures.investments.
A summary of cash-based activities are as follows (in millions):
 Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Cash Sources: 2018 2017 2019 2018
Proceeds from the sales of businesses, net of cash & restricted cash sold $1,808
 $33
Issuance of non-recourse debt $2,581
 $1,192
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,014
 914
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities 897
 1,133
Sale of short-term investments 330
 418
Proceeds from the sale of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash sold 229
 1,808
Issuance of recourse debt 1,000
 525
 
 1,000
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities 1,133
 538
Issuance of non-recourse debt 1,192
 1,832
Net income, adjusted for non-cash items(1)
 1,170
 1,256
Sale of short-term investments 418
 1,930
Other 139
 50
 33
 139
Total Cash Sources $6,860
 $6,164
 $5,084
 $6,604
        
Cash Uses:        
Repayments of recourse debt $(1,781) $(860)
Repayments under revolving credit facilities (1,042) (524)
Repayments of non-recourse debt (841) (982) $(2,281) $(841)
Capital expenditures (994) (1,123) (1,070) (994)
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities (598) (1,042)
Purchase of short-term investments (938) (1,876) (424) (938)
Increase in working capital(2)
 (256) (294)
Dividends paid on AES common stock (181) (172)
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates (173) (90)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (146) (128)
Payments for financed capital expenditures (120) (61) (110) (120)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (128) (184)
Payments for financing fees (25) (80)
Dividends paid on AES common stock (172) (158)
Contributions to equity affiliates (90) (43)
Repayments of recourse debt (3) (1,781)
Other (119) (58) (148) (144)
Total Cash Uses $(6,506) $(6,243) $(5,134) $(6,250)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash $354
 $(79)
Net increase (decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash $(50) $354
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(1)
Refer to the table within the Operating Activities section below for a reconciliation of non-cash items affecting net income during the applicable period.
(2)
Refer to the table within the Operating Activities section below for explanations of the variance in working capital requirements.



Consolidated Cash Flows
The following table reflects the changes in operating, investing, and financing cash flows for the comparative six month period (in millions):
 Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Cash flows provided by (used in): 2018 2017 $ Change2019 2018 $ Change
Operating activities $914
 $962
 $(48)$1,014
 $914
 $100
Investing activities 120
 (1,096) 1,216
(1,113) 120
 (1,233)
Financing activities (729) 64
 (793)108
 (729) 837
Operating Activities
The following table summarizes
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $100 million for the key components of our consolidated operating cash flows (insix months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Operating Cash Flows
(in millions):
  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017 $ Change
Net income $1,193
 $248
 $945
Depreciation and amortization 512
 581
 (69)
Loss (gain) on disposal and sale of businesses (877) 48
 (925)
Impairment expenses 93
 258
 (165)
Deferred income taxes 183
 (18) 201
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt 176
 (5) 181
Other adjustments to net income (110) 144
 (254)
Non-cash adjustments to net income (loss) (23) 1,008
 (1,031)
Net income, adjusted for non-cash items $1,170
 $1,256
 $(86)
Changes in working capital (1)
 $(256) $(294) $38
Net cash provided by operating activities (2)
 $914
 $962
 $(48)
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(1) 
Refer to the table below for explanations ofThe change in adjusted net income is defined as the variance in working capital requirements, which are defined net income, net of the total adjustments to net income as changes in operating assets and liabilitiesshown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.Flows in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.
(2) 
The change in working capital is defined as the variance in total changes in operating assets and liabilities as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.
Amounts included in the tablechart above include the results of discontinued operations, where applicable.
Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $48 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018,Adjusted net income was consistent compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017,prior year.
Working capital requirements decreased $100 million, primarily driven by a decreasedue to lower payments to suppliers and lower coal purchases at Gener, and higher collections of overdue receivables from distribution companies in Net income, adjusted for non-cash items of $86 million,the Dominican Republic. These impacts were partially offset by a decreasehigher payments for green taxes at Gener, and the timing of payments in working capital requirementsthe prior year for taxes resulting from the gain on the sale of $38 million.
The decrease in working capital requirements of $38 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily driven by:
Increases in cash resulting from changes in: 
Other assets, primarily related to the deconsolidation of Eletropaulo in Q4 2017, and collections from the offtaker at Vietnam related to the loan receivable recorded upon adoption of ASC 606$170
Accounts receivable, primarily due to the timing of collections at Puerto Rico driven by the impact of the hurricanes on prior year billings, the deconsolidation of Eletropaulo in Q4 2017, higher collections at Gener and Maritza, and higher spot sales at Tietê126
Accounts payable and other current liabilities, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Eletropaulo in Q4 2017 and the timing of payments on higher third party energy purchases at Tietê41
Decreases in cash resulting from changes in: 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, primarily due to prior year collections of net regulatory assets at Eletropaulo, which was deconsolidated in Q4 2017(228)
Other liabilities, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Eletropaulo in Q4 2017(80)
Other9
Total increase in operating cash flow from lower working capital requirements$38
Eletropaulo.



Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities increased bydecreased $1.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, which was2018.
Investing Cash Flows
(in millions)
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Proceeds from dispositions decreased $1.6 billion, primarily drivendue to the sales of Masinloc, Eletropaulo, Electrica Santiago and the DPL Peaker assets in 2018, partially offset by (in millions):
Increases in: 
Proceeds from the sales of businesses, net of cash and restricted cash sold, primarily due to the current year sales of Masinloc, Eletropaulo, Electrica Santiago and the DPL Peaker assets, partially offset by transaction costs for the Beckjord sale$1,775
Decreases In: 
Capital expenditures (1)
129
Cash resulting from net purchases and sales of short-term investments(574)
Other investing activities(114)
Total increase in net cash provided by investing activities$1,216
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(1)
Refer to the tables below for a breakout of capital expenditures by type and primary business driver.
Capital Expenditures
The following table summarizes the Company's capital expenditures for growth investments, maintenance,sale of the Kilroot and environmental reportedBallylumford plants in investing cash activities (in millions):
  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017 $ Change
Growth Investments $792
 $799
 $(7)
Maintenance 178
 286
 (108)
Environmental 24
 38
 (14)
Total capital expenditures $994
 $1,123
 $(129)
the United Kingdom and the sale of a portion of our interest in a portfolio of sPower’s operating assets in 2019.
Cash used for capitalshort-term investing activities decreased $426 million, primarily due to the prior year purchases of non-convertible debentures at Tietê to provide project financing for the construction of the Guaimbê Solar Complex.
Capital expenditures increased $76 million, discussed further below.
Capital Expenditures
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Growth expenditures were consistent compared to the prior year.
Maintenance expenditures increased by $91 million, primarily at Andres as a result of the steam turbine lightning damage, and at IPALCO due to the timing of payments for outage related expenses.
Environmental expenditures decreased by $129$12 million, primarily due to the timing of payments in the prior year related to projects at IPALCO.




Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities increased $837 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017,2018.
Financing Cash Flows
(in millions)
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See Note 8—Debtin Item 1—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for more information regarding significant debt transactions.
The $778 million impact from recourse debt activity is primarily due to the accelerated net repayments of Parent Company debt in the prior year.
The $145 million impact from parent revolver transactions is primarily due to higher net borrowings in 2019 for general corporate cash management activities.
The $52 million impact from non-recourse debt transactions is primarily due to net repayments at Tietê and lower issuances at Southland and Colon, which waswere partially offset by net issuances at DPL, Argentina, Alto Maipo and Gener.
The $63 million impact from non-recourse revolver transactions is primarily driven by (in millions):
Decreases in: 
Growth expenditures at the MCAC SBU, primarily related to the Colon project, and lower spending at Los Mina due to the completion of the Combined Cycle project$(129)
Growth expenditures at the South America SBU, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Eletropaulo in Q4 2017 and the Strabag agreement at Alto Maipo for construction financing(159)
Maintenance and environmental expenditures at the South America SBU, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Eletropaulo in Q4 2017(99)
Increases in: 
Growth expenditures at the US and Utilities SBU, primarily due to increased spending for the Southland re-powering project297
Other capital expenditures(39)
Total decrease in capital expenditures$(129)
due to higher net borrowings at DPL.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities increased $793 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, which was primarily driven by (in millions):
Decreases in: 
Net issuance of non-recourse debt at Tietê, AES Argentina, Alto Maipo, and DPL(1)
$(672)
Net repayments on revolving credit facilities at Los Mina and AES Andres50
Increases in: 
Net repayments of recourse debt at the Parent Company(446)
Net repayments on revolving credit facilities at IPALCO
(82)
Net issuance of non-recourse debt at Southland(1)
214
Net borrowing on revolving credit facilities at the Parent Company120
Other financing activities23
Total increase in net cash used in financing activities$(793)
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(1)
See Note 7—Debtin Item 1—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for more information regarding significant non-recourse debt transactions.
Parent Company Liquidity
The following discussion is included as a useful measure of the liquidity available to The AES Corporation, or the Parent Company, given the non-recourse nature of most of our indebtedness. Parent Company Liquidity as outlined below is a non-GAAP measure and should not be construed as an alternative to cash and cash equivalents, which is determined in accordance with GAAP as a measure of liquidity. Cash and cash equivalents is disclosed in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.GAAP. Parent Company Liquidity may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. The principal sources of liquidity at the Parent Company level are dividends and other distributions from our subsidiaries, including refinancing proceeds, proceeds from debt and equity financings at the Parent Company level, including availability under our credit facility, and proceeds from asset sales. Cash requirements at the Parent Company level are primarily to fund interest and principal repayments of debt, construction commitments, other equity commitments, common stock repurchases, acquisitions, taxes, Parent Company overhead and development costs, and dividends on common stock.
The Company defines Parent Company Liquidity as cash available to the Parent Company plus available borrowings under existing credit facility plus cash at qualified holding companies. The cash held at qualified holding companies represents cash sent to subsidiaries of the Company domiciled outside of the U.S. Such subsidiaries have no contractual restrictions on their ability to send cash to the Parent Company. Parent Company Liquidity is reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, cash and cash equivalents, at the periods indicated as follows (in millions):



June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Consolidated cash and cash equivalents$1,140
 $949
$1,169
 $1,166
Less: Cash and cash equivalents at subsidiaries(989) (938)(1,000) (1,142)
Parent Company and qualified holding companies’ cash and cash equivalents151
 11
169
 24
Commitments under Parent Company credit facilities1,100
 1,100
Less: Letters of credit under the credit facilities(86) (35)
Less: Borrowings under the credit facilities(327) (207)
Borrowings available under Parent Company credit facilities687
 858
Commitments under Parent Company credit facility1,100
 1,100
Less: Letters of credit under the credit facility(116) (78)
Less: Borrowings under the credit facility(265) 
Borrowings available under Parent Company credit facility719
 1,022
Total Parent Company Liquidity$838
 $869
$888
 $1,046
The Company utilizes its Parent Company credit facility for short term cash needs to bridge the timing of distributions from its subsidiaries throughout the year. The Company is expectingWe expect that the Parent Company credit facilities’ borrowings will be repaid by the end of year, but can make no assurances this will occur as currently forecasted.year.
The Parent Company paid dividends of $0.13$0.1365 per share to its common stockholders during the first and second quarters of 20182019 for dividends declared in December 20172018 and February 2018,2019, respectively. While we intend to continue payment of dividends, and believe we will have sufficient liquidity to do so, we can provide no assurance that we will continue to pay dividends, or if continued, the amount of such dividends.
Recourse Debt
Our total recourse debt was $4.1$3.9 billion and $4.6$3.7 billion as of June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. See Note 7—8—Debt in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q and Note 11—10—Debt in Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of our 20172018 Form 10-K for additional detail.
While weWe believe that our sources of liquidity will be adequate to meet our needs for the foreseeable future, thisfuture. This belief is based on a number of material assumptions, including, without limitation, assumptions about our ability to access the capital markets, the operating and financial performance of our subsidiaries, currency exchange rates, power market pool prices, and the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends. In addition, our subsidiaries’ ability to declare and pay cash dividends to us (at the Parent Company level) is subject to certain limitations contained in loans, governmental provisions and other agreements. We can provide no assurance that these sources will be available when needed or that the actual cash requirements will not be greater than anticipated. We have met our interim needs for shorter-term and working capital financing at the Parent Company level with our senior secured credit facility. See Item 1A.—Risk FactorsThe AES Corporation is a holding company and its ability to make payments on its outstanding indebtedness, including its public debt securities, is dependent upon the receipt of funds from its subsidiaries by way of dividends, fees, interest, loans or otherwise of the Company’s 20172018 Form 10-K for additional information.
Various debt instruments at the Parent Company level, including our senior secured credit facility, contain certain restrictive covenants. The covenants provide for, among other items, limitations on other indebtedness;indebtedness, liens, investments and guarantees; limitations on dividends, stock repurchases and other equity transactions; restrictions and limitations on mergers and acquisitions, sales of assets, leases, transactions with affiliates and off-balance sheet and derivative arrangements; maintenance of certain financial ratios; and financial and other reporting requirements. As of June 30, 2018,2019, we were in compliance with these covenants at the Parent Company level.
Non-Recourse Debt
While the lenders under our non-recourse debt financings generally do not have direct recourse to the Parent Company, defaults thereunder can still have important consequences for our results of operations and liquidity, including, without limitation:
reducing our cash flows as the subsidiary will typically be prohibited from distributing cash to the Parent Company during the time period of any default;
triggering our obligation to make payments under any financial guarantee, letter of credit or other credit support we have provided to or on behalf of such subsidiary;
causing us to record a loss in the event the lender forecloses on the assets; and
triggering defaults in our outstanding debt at the Parent Company.
For example, our senior secured credit facility and outstanding debt securities at the Parent Company include events of default for certain bankruptcy-related events involving material subsidiaries. In addition, our revolving credit agreement at the Parent Company includes events of default related to payment defaults and accelerations of outstanding debt of material subsidiaries.


Some of our subsidiaries are currently in default with respect to all or a portion of their outstanding indebtedness. The total non-recourse debt classified as current in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets amounts to $1.2$1.1 billion. The portion of current debt related to such defaults was $363$342 million at June 30, 2018,2019, all of which was non-recourse debt related to twothree subsidiaries — AES Puerto Rico, AES Ilumina, and AES Ilumina.Jordan Solar. See Note 7—8—Debt in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional detail.
None of the subsidiaries that are currently in default are subsidiaries that met the applicable definition of materiality under AES’ corporatethe Parent Company’s debt agreements as of June 30, 2018,2019, in order for such defaults to trigger an event of default or permit acceleration under AES’the Parent Company’s indebtedness. However, as a result of additional dispositions of assets, other significant reductions in asset carrying values or other matters in the future that may impact our financial position and results of operations or the financial position of the individual subsidiary, it is possible that one or more of these subsidiaries could fall within the definition of a “material subsidiary” and thereby upon an acceleration trigger an event of default and possible acceleration of the indebtedness under the Parent Company’s outstanding debt securities. A material subsidiary is defined in the Parent Company’s senior secured credit facility as any business that


contributed 20% or more of the Parent Company’s total cash distributions from businesses for the four most recently ended fiscal quarters. As of June 30, 2018,2019, none of the defaults listed above individually or in the aggregate results in or is at risk of triggering a cross-default under the recourse debt of the Parent Company.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The condensed consolidated financial statements of AES are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented.
Revenue Recognition Leases We recognize revenue to depictUnder the transferaccounting standard for leases, the Company recognizes operating and finance right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for most leases with an initial term of energy, capacity,greater than 12 months. Lease liabilities and other services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled. In applying the revenue model, we determine whether the sale of energy, capacity, and other services represent a single performance obligationtheir corresponding right-of-use assets are recorded based on the individual market and termspresent value of lease payments over the contract. Generally,expected lease term. Our subsidiaries’ incremental borrowing rates are used in determining the promisepresent value of lease payments when the implicit rate is not readily determinable. Certain adjustments to transfer energy and capacity represent a performance obligation that is satisfied over time and meets the criteria toright-of-use asset may be accountedrequired for as a series of distinct goods or services. Progress toward satisfaction of a performance obligation is measured using output methods,items such as MWhs deliveredprepayments, lease incentives or MWs made available, and when we are entitled to consideration in an amount that corresponds directly to the value of our performance completed to date, we recognize revenue in the amount to which we have the right to invoice.initial direct costs. For further information regarding the nature of our revenue streamsleases and our critical accounting policies affecting revenue recognition,effecting leases, see Note 12—Revenue10—Leases included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.
The Company’s other significant accounting policies are described in Note 1—General and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our 20172018 Form 10-K. The Company’s critical accounting estimates are described in Item 7.—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 20172018 Form 10-K. An accounting estimate is considered critical if the estimate requires management to make an assumption about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the estimate was made, different estimates reasonably could have been used, or if changes in the estimate that would have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed are appropriate and resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to these balances in future periods. The Company has reviewed and determined that these remain as critical accounting policies as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Overview Regarding Market Risks — Our businesses are exposed to and proactively manage market risk. Our primary market risk exposure is to the price of commodities, particularly electricity, oil, natural gas, coal and environmental credits. In addition, our businesses are exposed to lower electricity prices due to increased competition, including from renewable sources such as wind and solar, as a result of lower costs of entry and lower variable costs. We operate in multiple countries and as such, are subject to volatility in exchange rates at varying degrees at the subsidiary level and between our functional currency, USD,the U.S. dollar, and currencies of the countries in which we operate. We are also exposed to interest rate fluctuations due to our issuance of debt and related financial instruments.
The disclosures presented in this Item 3 are based upon a number of assumptions; actual effects may differ. The safe harbor provided in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) shall apply to the disclosures contained in this Item 3. For further information regarding market risk, see Item 1A.—Risk Factors, Our financial position and results of operations may fluctuate significantly due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates experienced at our foreign operations;Our businesses may incur substantial costsoperations,Wholesale power prices are declining in many markets and liabilities and be exposed to price volatility as a result of risks associated with the electricity markets, whichthis could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance;operations and opportunities for future growth,We may not be adequately hedged against our exposure to changes


in commodity prices or interest rates, and Certain of our businesses are sensitive to variations in weather and hydrology of the 20172018 Form 10-K.
Commodity Price Risk — Although we prefer to hedge our exposure to the impact of market fluctuations in the price of electricity, fuels and environmental credits, some of our generation businesses operate under short-term sales or under contract sales that leave an unhedged exposure on some of our capacity or through imperfect fuel pass-throughs. In our utility businesses, we may be exposed to commodity price movements depending on our excess or shortfall of generation relative to load obligations and sharing or pass-through mechanisms. These businesses subject our operational results to the volatility of prices for electricity, fuels and environmental credits in competitive markets. We employ risk management strategies to hedge our financial performance against the effects of fluctuations in energy commodity prices. The implementation of these strategies can involve the use of physical


and financial commodity contracts, futures, swaps and options.
The portion of our sales and purchases that are not subject to such agreements or contracted businesses where indexation is not perfectly matched to business drivers will be exposed to commodity price risk. When hedging the output of our generation assets, we utilize contract sales that lock in the spread per MWh between variable costs and the price at which the electricity can be sold.
AES businesses will see changes in variable margin performance as global commodity prices shift. For 2018,2019, we project pre-tax earnings exposure on a 10% move in commodity prices would be approximatelyless than $5 million for U.S. power, less than $5 million for natural gas, less than $5$(5) million for oil, and less than $5approximately $(5) million for coal. Our estimates exclude correlation of oil with coal or natural gas. For example, a decline in oil or natural gas prices can be accompanied by a decline in coal price if commodity prices are correlated. In aggregate, the Company’s downside exposure occurs with lower power, higher oil, lowerhigher natural gas, and higher coal prices. Exposures at individual businesses will change as new contracts or financial hedges are executed, and our sensitivity to changes in commodity prices generally increases in later years with reduced hedge levels at some of our businesses.
Commodity prices affect our businesses differently depending on the local market characteristics and risk management strategies. Spot power prices, contract indexation provisions and generation costs can be directly or indirectly affected by movements in the price of natural gas, oil and coal. We have some natural offsets across our businesses such that low commodity prices may benefit certain businesses and be a cost to others. Exposures are not perfectly linear or symmetric. The sensitivities are affected by a number of local or indirect market factors. Examples of these factors include hydrology, local energy market supply/demand balances, regional fuel supply issues, regional competition, bidding strategies and regulatory interventions such as price caps. Operational flexibility changes the shape of our sensitivities. For instance, certain power plants may limit downside exposure by reducing dispatch in low market environments. Volume variation also affects our commodity exposure. The volume sold under contracts or retail concessions can vary based on weather and economic conditions resulting in a higher or lower volume of sales in spot markets. Thermal unit availability and hydrology can affect the generation output available for sale and can affect the marginal unit setting power prices.
In the US and Utilities SBU, the generation businesses are largely contracted, but may have residual risk to the extent contracts are not perfectly indexed to the business drivers. IPL primarily generatesAt Southland, our primary contracts are in capacity and it has seen incremental location value in energy to meet its retail customer demand however it opportunistically sells surplus economic energy into wholesale markets at market prices. Our non-contracted generation margins are impacted by many factors, including the growth in natural gas-fired generation plants, new energy supply from renewable sources,revenues; this will continue until 2020 when our Southland repowering project and increasing energy efficiency.contract begin.
In the South America SBU, our business in Chile owns assets in the central and northern regions of the country and has a portfolio of contract sales in both. In the central region, the contract sales generally cover the efficient generation from our coal-fired and hydroelectric assets. Any residual spot price risk will primarily be driven by the amount of hydrological inflows. In the case of low hydroelectric generation, spot price exposure is capped by the ability of the system to dispatch natural gas/our diesel assets, the price of which depends on fuel pricing at the time required. There is a small amount of coal generation in the northern region that is not covered by the portfolio of contract sales and therefore subject to spot price risk. In both regions, underUnder normal hydrology conditions, coal-firing generation sets the price. However, when there are spikes in price due to lower hydrology and higher demand, gas or oil-linked fuels generally set power prices. In Colombia, we operate under a short-termshorter-term sales strategy and have commodity exposure to unhedged volumes. Because we own hydroelectric assets there, contracts are not indexed to fuel.
In Additionally, in Brazil, the hydroelectric generating facility is covered by contract sales. Under normal hydrological volatility, spot price risk is mitigated through a regulated sharing mechanism across all hydroelectric generators in the country. Under drier conditions, the sharing mechanism may not be sufficient to cover the business' contract position, and therefore it may have to purchase power at spot prices driven by the cost of thermal generation.
In the MCAC SBU, our businesses have commodity exposure on unhedged volumes. Panama is highly contracted under financial PPAs, exposing the Company to hydrology variance.a portfolio of fixed volume contract sales. To the extent hydrological inflows are greater than or less than the contract committedsales volume, the business will be sensitive to changes in spot power prices which may be driven by oil or natural gas prices in some time periods. In the Dominican Republic, we own natural gas-fired assets contracted under a portfolio of contract sales and a coal-fired asset contracted with a single contract, and both contract and spot


prices may move with commodity prices. Additionally, the contract levels do not always match our generation availability and our assets may be sellers of spot prices in excess of contract levels or a net buyer in the spot market to satisfy contract obligations.


In the Eurasia SBU, our Kilroot facility operates on a short-term sales strategy. To the extent that sales are unhedged, the commodity risk at our Kilroot business is to the clean dark spread, which is the difference between electricity price and our coal-based variable dispatch cost, including emissions. Natural gas-fired generators set power prices for many periods, so higher natural gas prices generally expand margins and higher coal or emissions prices reduce them. Similarly, increased wind generation displaces higher cost generation, reducing Kilroot's margins, and vice versa. Two coal-fired generating units at Kilroot are expected to close in October of 2018 as a result of unfavorable capacity market conditions in Northern Ireland. Our Mong Duong business has minimal exposure to commodity price risk as it has no merchant exposure and fuel is subject to a pass-through mechanism.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk — In the normal course of business, we are exposed to foreign currency risk and other foreign operations risks that arise from investments in foreign subsidiaries and affiliates. A key component of these risks stems from the fact that some of our foreign subsidiaries and affiliates utilize currencies other than our consolidated reporting currency, the USD. Additionally, certain of our foreign subsidiaries and affiliates have entered into monetary obligations in the USD or currencies other than their own functional currencies. Certain of our foreign subsidiaries calculate and pay taxes in currencies other than their own functional currency.We have varying degrees of exposure to changes in the exchange rate between the USD and the following currencies: Argentine peso, British pound, Brazilian real, Chilean peso, Colombian peso, Dominican peso, Euro, Indian rupee, and Mexican peso. These subsidiaries and affiliates have attempted to limit potential foreign exchange exposure by entering into revenue contracts that adjust to changes in foreign exchange rates. We also use foreign currency forwards, swaps and options, where possible, to manage our risk related to certain foreign currency fluctuations.
AES enters into cash flowforeign currency hedges to protect the economic value of the business and minimize the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations to AES’ portfolio. While protecting cash flows, the hedging strategy is also designed to reduce forward looking earnings foreign exchange volatility. Due to variation of timing and amount between cash distribution and earnings exposure, the hedge impact may not fully cover the earnings exposure on a realized basis which could result in greater volatility in earnings. The largest foreign exchange risks over the remaining period of 20182019 stem from the following currencies: Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Euro, and Euro.Indian rupee. As of June 30, 2018,2019, assuming a 10% USD appreciation, cash distributions attributable to foreign subsidiaries exposed to movement in the exchange rate of the Euro, Argentine peso, and Colombian peso, Brazilian real, and Indian rupee each are projected to be reduced by $5 million, and the Brazilian real and Euro each are projected to be reducedimpacted by less than $5 million for the remainder of 2018.million. These numbers have been produced by applying a one-time 10% USD appreciation to forecasted exposed cash distributions for 20182019 coming from the respective subsidiaries exposed to the currencies listed above, net of the impact of outstanding hedges and holding all other variables constant. The numbers presented above are net of any transactional gains/losses. These sensitivities may change in the future as new hedges are executed or existing hedges are unwound. Additionally, updates to the forecasted cash distributions exposed to foreign exchange risk may result in further modification. The sensitivities presented do not capture the impacts of any administrative market restrictions or currency inconvertibility.
Interest Rate Risk Risks — We are exposed to risk resulting from changes in interest rates as a result of our issuance of variable and fixed-rate debt, as well as interest rate swap, cap, floor and option agreements.
Decisions on the fixed-floating debt mix are made to be consistent with the risk factors faced by individual businesses or plants. Depending on whether a plant’s capacity payments or revenue stream is fixed or varies with inflation, we partially hedge against interest rate fluctuations by arranging fixed-rate or variable-rate financing. In certain cases, particularly for non-recourse financing, we execute interest rate swap, cap and floor agreements to effectively fix or limit the interest rate exposure on the underlying financing. Most of our interest rate risk is related to non-recourse financings at our businesses.
As of June 30, 2018,2019, the portfolio’s pre-tax earnings exposure for 20182019 to a one-time 100-basis-point increase in interest rates for our Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Chilean peso, Colombian peso, Euro, and USD denominated debt would be approximately $10 million on interest expense for the debt denominated in these currencies. These amounts do not take into account the historical correlation between these interest rates.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures — The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), evaluated the effectiveness of its “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the SecuritiesExchange Act, of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2018,2019, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and


communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.


Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting There were no changes that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.





PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in certain claims, suits and legal proceedings in the normal course of business. The Company has accrued for litigation and claims wherewhen it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company believes, based upon information it currently possesses and taking into account established reserves for estimated liabilities and its insurance coverage, that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings and actions is unlikely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements. It is reasonably possible, however, that some matters could be decided unfavorably to the Company and could require the Company to pay damages or make expenditures in amounts that could be material, but cannot be estimated as of June 30, 2018.2019.
In December 2001, Grid Corporation of Odisha (“GRIDCO”) served a notice to arbitrate pursuant to the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 on the Company, AES Orissa Distribution Private Limited (“AES ODPL”), and Jyoti Structures (“Jyoti”) pursuant to the terms of the shareholders agreement between GRIDCO, the Company, AES ODPL, Jyoti and the Central Electricity Supply Company of Orissa Ltd. (“CESCO”), an affiliate of the Company. In the arbitration, GRIDCO asserted that a comfort letter issued by the Company in connection with the Company's indirect investment in CESCO obligates the Company to provide additional financial support to cover all of CESCO's financial obligations to GRIDCO. GRIDCO appeared to be seeking approximately $189 million in damages, plus undisclosed penalties and interest, but a detailed alleged damage analysis was not filed by GRIDCO. The Company counterclaimed against GRIDCO for damages. In June 2007, a 2-to-1 majority of the arbitral tribunal rendered its award rejecting GRIDCO's claims and holding that none of the respondents, the Company, AES ODPL, or Jyoti, had any liability to GRIDCO. The respondents' counterclaims were also rejected. A majority of the tribunal later awarded the respondents, including the Company, some of their costs relating to the arbitration. GRIDCO filed challenges of the tribunal's awards with the local Indian court. GRIDCO's challenge of the costs award has been dismissed by the court, but its challenge of the liability award remains pending. A hearing on the liability award is scheduled for August 7, 2018.has not taken place to date. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against it and will defend itself vigorously in these proceedings; however, there can be no assurances that it will be successful in its efforts.
Pursuant to their environmental audit, AES Sul and AES Florestal discovered 200 barrels of solid creosote waste and other contaminants at a pole factory that AES Florestal had been operating. The conclusion of the audit was that a prior operator of the pole factory, Companhia Estadual de Energia (“CEEE”), had been using those contaminants to treat the poles that were manufactured at the factory. On their initiative, AES Sul and AES Florestal communicated with Brazilian authorities and CEEE about the adoption of containment and remediation measures. In March 2008, the State Attorney of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil filed a public civil action against AES Sul, AES Florestal and CEEE seeking an order requiring the companies to recovermitigate the contaminated area located on the grounds of the pole factory and an indemnity payment of approximately R$6 million ($2 million) to the state's Environmental Fund.. In October 2011, the State Attorney Office filed a request for an injunction ordering the defendant companies to contain and remove the contamination immediately. The court granted injunctive relief on October 18, 2011, but determined only that defendantonly CEEE was required to proceed withperform the removal work. In May 2012, CEEE began the removal work in compliance with the injunction. The case is now awaiting judgment. The removal costs are estimated to be approximately R$6029 million ($198 million), and the work was completed in February 2014. In parallel with the removal activities, a court-appointed expert investigation took place,there could be additional remediation costs which was concluded in May 2014. The court-appointed expert final report was presented to the State Attorneys in October 2014, and in January 2015 to the defendant companies. In March 2015, AES Sul and AES Florestal submitted comments and supplementary questions regarding the expert report.cannot be estimated at this time. In June 2016, the Company sold AES Sul to CPFL Energia S.A. and as part of the sale, AES Guaiba, a holding Companycompany of AES Sul, retained the liability.potential liability relating to this matter. The Company believes that it hasthere are meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against it and will defend itself vigorously in these proceedings; however, there can be no assurances that it will be successful in its efforts.
In January 2012, the Brazil Federal Tax Authority issued an assessment alleging that AES Tietê had paid PIS and COFINS taxes from 2007 to 2010 at a lower rate than the tax authority believed was applicable. AES Tietê challenged the assessment on the grounds that the tax rate was set in the applicable legislation. In April 2013, the FIACFirst Instance Administrative Court determined that AES Tietê should have calculated the taxes at the higher rate and that AES Tietê was liable for unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties totaling approximately R$1.191.21 billion ($307316 million) as estimated by AES Tietê. AES Tietê appealed to the SIAC.Second Instance Administrative Court (“SIAC”). In January 2015, the SIAC issued a decision in AES Tietê's favor, finding that AES Tietê was not liable for unpaid taxes. The public prosecutor subsequently filed an appeal, which was denied as untimely. The Tax Authority thereafter filed a motion for clarification of the SIAC's decision, which was denied in September 2016. The Tax Authority later filed a special appeal (“Special Appeal”), which was rejected as


untimely in October 2016. The Tax Authority thereafter filed an interlocutory appeal with the Superior Administrative Court (“SAC”). In March 2017, the President of the SAC determined that the SAC would analyze the Special Appeal. AES Tietê has challenged the Special Appeal. In May 2018, the SAC rejected the Special Appeal on the merits. In August 2018, the Tax Authority filed a


motion for clarification. In February 2019, the SAC rejected the motion. On July 18, 2019, the decision in AES Tietê’s favor became definitive. Though AES Tietê believes itthat the Tax Authority has meritorious defensesnow exhausted its remedies, AES Tietê will continue to follow this case in order to confirm that the claim and will defend itself vigorously inalleged debt has been canceled from the Tax Authority’s database. Despite these proceedings; however,developments, there can be no assurances that itthis dispute will be successfulresolved in its efforts.AES Tietê’s favor.
In January 2015, DPL received NOVs from the EPA alleging violations of opacity at Stuart and Killen Stations, and in October 2015, IPL received a similar NOV alleging violations at Petersburg Station. In February 2017, the EPA issued a second NOV for DPL Stuart Station, alleging violations of opacity in 2016. Moreover, in February 2016, IPL received an NOV from the EPA alleging violations of NSR and other CAA regulations, the Indiana SIP, and the Title V operating permit at Petersburg Station. It is too early to determine whether the NOVs could have a material impact on our business, financial condition or results of our operations. IPL would seek recovery of any operating or capital expenditures, but not fines or penalties, related to air pollution control technology to reduce regulated air emissions; however, there can be no assurances that we would be successful in this regard.
In September 2015, AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission (the “CCC”) over the CCC's determination that the site of AES Redondo Beach included approximately 5.93 acres of CCC-jurisdictional wetlands. The CCC has asserted that AES Redondo Beach has improperly installed and operated water pumps affecting the alleged wetlands in violation of the California Coastal Act and Redondo Beach Local Coastal Program and has ordered AES Redondo Beach to restore the site. Additional potential outcomes of the CCC determination could include an order requiring AES Redondo Beach to fund a wetland mitigation project and/or pay fines or penalties. AES Redondo Beach believes that it has meritorious arguments and intends to vigorously prosecute such lawsuit, but there can be no assurances that it will be successful.
In October 2015, Ganadera Guerra, S.A. (“GG”) and Constructora Tymsa, S.A. (“CT”) filed separate lawsuits against AES Panama in the local courts of Panama. The claimants allege that AES Panama profited from a hydropower facility (La Estrella) being partially located on land owned initially by GG and currently by CT, and that AES Panama must pay compensation for its use of the land. The damages sought from AES Panama are approximately $685 million (GG) and $100 million (CT). In October 2016, the court dismissed GG's claim because of GG's failure to comply with a court order requiring GG to disclose certain information. GG has refiled its lawsuit. Also, there are ongoing administrative proceedings concerning whether AES Panama is entitled to acquire an easement over the land and whether AES Panama can continue to occupy the land. AES Panama believes it has meritorious defenses and claims and will assert them vigorously; however, there can be no assurances that it will be successful in its efforts.
In January 2017, the Superintendencia del Medio Ambiente (“SMA”) issued a Formulation of Charges asserting that Alto Maipo is in violation of certain conditions of the Environmental Approval Resolution (“RCA”) governing the construction of Alto Maipo’s hydropower project, for, among other things, operating vehicles at unauthorized times and failing to mitigate the impact of water infiltration during tunnel construction (“Infiltration Water”). In February 2017, Alto Maipo submitted a compliance plan (“Compliance Plan”) to the SMA which, if approved by the agency, would resolve the matter without materially impacting construction of the project. Thereafter, the SMA made three separate requests for information about the Compliance Plan, to which Alto Maipo duly responded. In April 2018, the SMA approved the Compliance Plan (“April 2018 Approval”). Pursuant toAmong other things, the Compliance Plan as approved by the SMA requires Alto Maipo mustto obtain from the Environmental Evaluation Service (“SEA”) an acceptable interpretation of the RCA’s provisions concerning the authorized times to operate certain vehicles. In addition, Alto Maipo must obtain the SEA’s approval concerning the control, discharge, and treatment of Infiltration Water. Alto Maipo continues to seek the relevant final approvals from the SEA. Furthermore, in May 2018, three lawsuits were filed with the Environmental Court of Santiago (“ECS”) challenging the April 2018 Approval. Alto Maipo does not believe that there are grounds to challenge the April 2018 Approval. The ECS has not decided the lawsuits to date. In July 2019, a separate lawsuit was filed in the Court of Appeals of Santiago (“CAS”) seeking emergency relief to invalidate the April 2018 Approval. Alto Maipo believes the lawsuit lacks merit. The CAS has not decided the lawsuit to date. If Alto Maipo complies with the requirements of the Compliance Plan, and if the above-referenced lawsuits are dismissed, the Formulation of Charges will be discharged without penalty. Otherwise, Alto Maipo could be subject to penalties, and the construction of the project could be negatively impacted. Alto Maipo will pursue its interests vigorously in these matters; however, there can be no assurances that it will be successful in its efforts.
In June 2017, Alto Maipo terminated one of its contractors, Constructora Nuevo Maipo S.A. (“CNM”), given CNM’s stoppage of tunneling works, its failure to produce a completion plan, and its other breaches of contract. Also, Alto Maipo also initiateddrew $73 million under letters of credit (“LC Funds”) in connection with its termination of CNM. Alto


Maipo is pursuing arbitration against CNM to recover excess completion costs and other damages totaling at least $236 million (net of the LC Funds) relating to these breaches.CNM’s breaches (“First Arbitration”). CNM subsequently initiated a separate arbitration, seekingdenies liability and seeks a declaration that its termination was wrongful, damages that it alleges result from that termination, and other relief. As of June 30, 2018, CNM has not supported its alleged damages, but it has assertedalleges that it is entitled to recover over $20damages ranging from $70 million in damages, legalto $170 million (which include the LC Funds) plus interest and costs, and approximately $73 million that


was drawn bybased on various scenarios. Alto Maipo under letters of credit.has contested these submissions. The arbitrations haveevidentiary hearing in the First Arbitration took place May 20-31, 2019. Post-hearing briefs will be submitted in September 2019, and closing arguments may be scheduled thereafter. Also, in August 2018, CNM purported to initiate a separate arbitration against AES Gener and the Company (“Second Arbitration”). In the Second Arbitration, CNM seeks to pierce Alto Maipo’s corporate veil and appears to seek an award holding AES Gener and the Company jointly and severally liable to pay any amounts that are found to be due to CNM in the First Arbitration or otherwise. The Second Arbitration has been consolidated into a single action.the First Arbitration. The evidentiary hearing is scheduled for May 20-31, 2019. CNM previously requested that the arbitral Tribunal issue an interim order requiringhas bifurcated the Second Arbitration to determine in the first instance the jurisdictional objections raised by AES Gener and the Company to CNM’s piercing claims. The hearing on the jurisdictional objections will take place in March 2020. Each of Alto Maipo, to immediately return or escrowAES Gener, and the letter of credit funds. In February 2018, the Tribunal denied CNM’s request for interim relief. However, the ultimate merits of CNM’s arbitration claims will be decided after the May 2019 hearing, including in relation to the letters of credit. In a separate proceeding, CNM sought relief in the Chilean court of appeals concerning the draws on the letters of credit. In April 2018, the appellate court dismissed CNM’s appeal. Alto MaipoCompany believes it has meritorious claims andand/or defenses and will assert them vigorously in these proceedings;pursue its interests vigorously; however, there can be no assurances that each will be successful in its efforts.
In October 2017, the Maritime Prosecution Office from Valparaíso issued a ruling alleging responsibility by AES Gener for the presence of coal waste on Ventanas beach, and proposed a fine before the Maritime Governor, of approximately $380,000. AES Gener submitted its statement of defense, denying the allegations. An evidentiary stage was concluded and then re-opened by order of the Maritime Governor on February 5, 2019 to allow AES Gener an opportunity to present reports and other evidence to challenge the grounds of the ruling. AES Gener believes that it has meritorious defenses to the allegations; however, there are no assurances that it will be successful in its efforts.defending this action.
In February 2018, Tau Power B.V. and Altai Power LLP (collectively, “AES Claimants”) initiated arbitration against the Republic of Kazakhstan (“ROK”) for the ROK’s failure to pay approximately $75 million (“Return Transfer Payment”) for the return of two hydropower plants (“HPPs”) pursuant to a concession agreement. In April 2018, theThe ROK has responded by denying liability and asserting purported counterclaims concerning the annual payment provisions in the concession agreement, a bonus allegedly due for the 1997 takeover of the HPPs, and dividends paid by the HPPs. The ROK has not fully quantifiedseeks to recover the Return Transfer Payment (which is in an escrow account maintained by a third party) and appears to be seeking over $500 million on its counterclaims to date.counterclaims. The AES Claimants believe that the ROK’s defenses and counterclaims are without merit.merit and have contested the ROK’s submissions on these issues. An arbitrator will behas been appointed to decide the case. The final evidentiary hearing took place July 22 - 26, 2019. The AES Claimants will pursue their case and assert their defenses vigorously; however, there can be no assurances that they will be successful in their efforts.
In December 2018, a lawsuit was filed in Dominican Republic civil court against the Company, AES Puerto Rico, and three other AES affiliates. The lawsuit purports to be brought on behalf of over 100 Dominican claimants, living and deceased, and appears to seek relief relating to CCRs that were delivered to the Dominican Republic in 2004. The lawsuit generally alleges that the CCRs caused personal injuries and deaths and demands $476 million in alleged damages. The lawsuit does not identify, or provide any supporting information concerning, the alleged injuries of the claimants individually. Nor does the lawsuit provide any information supporting the demand for damages or explaining how the quantum was derived. The relevant AES companies believe that they have meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against them and will defend themselves vigorously in this proceeding; however, there can be no assurances that they will be successful in their efforts.
In February 2019, a separate lawsuit was filed in Dominican Republic civil court against the Company, AES Puerto Rico, two other AES affiliates, and an unaffiliated company and its principal. The lawsuit purports to be brought on behalf of over 200 Dominican claimants, living and deceased, and appears to seek relief relating to CCRs that were delivered to the Dominican Republic in 2003 and 2004. The lawsuit generally alleges that the CCRs caused personal injuries and deaths and demands $900 million in alleged damages. The lawsuit does not identify, or provide any supporting information concerning, the alleged injuries of the claimants individually. Nor does the lawsuit provide any information supporting the demand for damages or explaining how the quantum was derived. The relevant AES companies believe that they have meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against them and will defend themselves vigorously in this proceeding; however, there can be no assurances that they will be successful in their efforts.
In March 2019, the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (“DNER”) issued an Administrative Order, as amended (collectively, the “DNER Order”), alleging that AES Puerto Rico, LP failed to comply with certain DNER requests for documents and information and that AES Puerto Rico has contaminated groundwater in excess of certain state and federal water quality standards. The DNER Order imposes a fine of


$160,000. In April 2019, AES Puerto Rico timely filed its response to the DNER Order contesting the alleged violations and fine and also moved to dismiss the matter. AES Puerto Rico believes that it has meritorious defenses, but there are no assurances that it will be successful in defending this action.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part IItem 1A.—Risk Factors of our 20172018 Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The Board has authorized the Company to repurchase stock through a variety of methods, including open market repurchases, purchases by contract (including, without limitation, accelerated stock repurchase programs or 10b5-1 plans) and/or privately negotiated transactions. There can be no assurances as to the amount, timing or prices of repurchases, which may vary based on market conditions and other factors. The Program does not have an expiration date and can be modified or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. As of June 30, 2018,2019, $264 million remained available for repurchase under the Program. No repurchases were made by the AES Corporation of its common stock during the second quarter of 2018.2019.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
  
THE AES CORPORATION
(Registrant)
      
Date:August 6, 20185, 2019By: 
/s/ THOMAS M. O’FLYNN
GUSTAVO PIMENTA
    Name:Thomas M. O’FlynnGustavo Pimenta
    Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
      
  By:  /s/ SARAH R. BLAKE
    Name:Sarah R. Blake
    Title:Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)


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