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

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021
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)
Delaware54-1163725
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4300 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington,Virginia22203
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
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
Corporate UnitsAESCNew 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. Yes  No 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes  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 filerAccelerated filerSmaller reporting companyEmerging growth companyNon-accelerated filer
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 

The number of shares outstanding of Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, on July 30, 2020May 3, 2021 was 665,131,148.
666,257,334.






The AES Corporation
Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period endedJune 30, 2020 March 31, 2021
Table of Contents
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ITEM 2.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 1.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 3.
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ITEM 5.
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1 | The AES Corporation | June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 Form 10-Q

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 Pre-tax Contribution, a non-GAAP measure of operating performance
AOCLAESThe Parent Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates
AES BrasilAES Tietê Energia S.A., formerly branded as AES Tietê
AES IndianaIndianapolis Power & Light Company, formerly branded as IPL. AES Indiana is wholly-owned by IPALCO
AES OhioThe Dayton Power & Light Company, formerly branded as DP&L. AES Ohio is wholly-owned by DPL
AIMCoAlberta Management Investment Corporation
AOCLAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AROAsset Retirement Obligations
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
CAA
BTABest Technology Available
CAAUnited States Clean Air Act
CAMMESAWholesale Electric Market Administrator in Argentina
CCR
CCRCoal Combustion Residuals, which includes bottom ash, fly ash and air pollution control wastes generated at coal-fired generation plant sites
CECL
CECLCurrent Expected Credit Loss
CO2
Carbon Dioxide
DP&LThe Dayton Power & Light Company
DPLDPL Inc.
EPACSAPRCross-State Air Pollution Rule
DPLDPL Inc.
EPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
EPCEngineering, Procurement and Construction
ESPElectric Security Plan
EURIBOR
EURIBOREuro Interbank Offered Rate
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FONINVEMEM
FONINVEMEMFund for the Investment Needed to Increase the Supply of Electricity in the Wholesale Market in Argentina
FXForeign Exchange
GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States
GHGGreenhouse Gas
GILTI
GILTIGlobal Intangible Low Taxed Income
GWGigawatts
HLBVHypothetical Liquidation Book Value
HPPHydropower Plant
IDEMIndiana Department of Environmental Management
IPALCOIPALCO Enterprises, Inc.
IPLIndianapolis Power & Light Company
IURCIndiana Utility Regulatory Commission
LIBOR
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
LNGLiquid Natural Gas
MMBtu
MMBtuMillion British Thermal Units
MROMarket Rate Option, a market-based plan that a utility may file with PUCO to establish SSO rates pursuant to Ohio law
MWMegawatts
MWhMegawatt Hours
NCINAAQSNoncontrolling InterestNational Ambient Air Quality Standards
NMNCINot MeaningfulNoncontrolling Interest
NOV
NMNot Meaningful
NOVNotice of Violation
NOX
Nitrogen Oxide
OPGCNPDESNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
OPGCOdisha Power Generation Corporation, Ltd.
PPAOTC PolicyStatewide Water Quality Control Policy on the Use of Coastal and Estuarine Waters for Power Plant Cooling
PPAPower Purchase Agreement
PREPAPuerto Rico Electric Power Authority
PUCOThe Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
RSURestricted Stock Unit
SBU
SBUStrategic Business Unit
SECUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission
SEETSignificantly Excessive Earnings Test
SIP
SIPState Implementation Plan
SO2
Sulfur Dioxide
SSOStandard Service Offer
TCJASWRCBCalifornia State Water Resources Board
TCJATax Cuts and Jobs Act
TDSICTransmission, Distribution, and Storage System Improvement Charge
U.S.United States
USD
USDUnited States Dollar
VATValue-Added Tax
VIEVariable Interest Entity


2 | The AES Corporation | June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 Form 10-Q

PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
   
(in millions, except share and per share amounts)(in millions, except share and per share amounts)
ASSETS   ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS   CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$1,417
 $1,029
Cash and cash equivalents$1,886 $1,089 
Restricted cash364
 336
Restricted cash325 297 
Short-term investments422
 400
Short-term investments187 335 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $18 and $20, respectively1,414
 1,479
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11 and $13, respectivelyAccounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11 and $13, respectively1,342 1,300 
Inventory504
 487
Inventory446 461 
Prepaid expenses92
 80
Prepaid expenses105 102 
Other current assets, net of allowance of $2 and $0, respectively880
 802
Other current assets, net of allowance of $0Other current assets, net of allowance of $0728 726 
Current held-for-sale assets873
 618
Current held-for-sale assets1,218 1,104 
Total current assets5,966
 5,231
Total current assets6,237 5,414 
NONCURRENT ASSETS   NONCURRENT ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment:   Property, Plant and Equipment:
Land411
 447
Land404 417 
Electric generation, distribution assets and other26,925
 25,383
Electric generation, distribution assets and other25,660 26,707 
Accumulated depreciation(8,623) (8,505)Accumulated depreciation(8,342)(8,472)
Construction in progress4,123
 5,249
Construction in progress4,776 4,174 
Property, plant and equipment, net22,836
 22,574
Property, plant and equipment, net22,498 22,826 
Other Assets:   Other Assets:
Investments in and advances to affiliates802
 966
Investments in and advances to affiliates785 835 
Debt service reserves and other deposits326
 207
Debt service reserves and other deposits395 441 
Goodwill1,059
 1,059
Goodwill1,146 1,061 
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $323 and $307, respectively566
 469
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $343 and $330, respectivelyOther intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $343 and $330, respectively797 827 
Deferred income taxes204
 156
Deferred income taxes235 288 
Loan receivable, net of allowance of $31 and $0, respectively1,280
 1,351
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $27 and $0, respectively1,527
 1,635
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $20 and $21, respectivelyOther noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $20 and $21, respectively1,878 1,660 
Noncurrent held-for-sale assetsNoncurrent held-for-sale assets1,232 1,251 
Total other assets5,764
 5,843
Total other assets6,468 6,363 
TOTAL ASSETS$34,566
 $33,648
TOTAL ASSETS$35,203 $34,603 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES   CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$1,207
 $1,311
Accounts payable$832 $1,156 
Accrued interest183
 201
Accrued interest227 191 
Accrued non-income taxes244
 253
Accrued non-income taxes286 257 
Deferred incomeDeferred income299 438 
Accrued and other liabilities1,247
 1,021
Accrued and other liabilities1,173 1,223 
Non-recourse debt, including $340 and $337, respectively, related to variable interest entities2,041
 1,868
Non-recourse debt, including $346 and $336, respectively, related to variable interest entitiesNon-recourse debt, including $346 and $336, respectively, related to variable interest entities1,505 1,430 
Current held-for-sale liabilities526
 442
Current held-for-sale liabilities699 667 
Total current liabilities5,448
 5,096
Total current liabilities5,021 5,362 
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES   NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Recourse debt3,693
 3,391
Recourse debt3,365 3,446 
Non-recourse debt, including $4,375 and $3,872, respectively, related to variable interest entities15,639
 14,914
Non-recourse debt, including $3,945 and $3,918, respectively, related to variable interest entitiesNon-recourse debt, including $3,945 and $3,918, respectively, related to variable interest entities15,014 15,005 
Deferred income taxes1,166
 1,213
Deferred income taxes1,136 1,100 
Other noncurrent liabilities3,103
 2,917
Other noncurrent liabilities3,110 3,241 
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilitiesNoncurrent held-for-sale liabilities856 857 
Total noncurrent liabilities23,601
 22,435
Total noncurrent liabilities23,481 23,649 
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 9)   
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8)Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8)
Redeemable stock of subsidiaries875
 888
Redeemable stock of subsidiaries1,033 872 
EQUITY   EQUITY
THE AES CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   THE AES CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 817,964,353 issued and 664,935,827 outstanding at June 30, 2020 and 817,843,916 issued and 663,952,656 outstanding at December 31, 2019)8
 8
Preferred stock (without par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 1,043,050 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021)Preferred stock (without par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 1,043,050 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021)1,043 
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 818,616,804 issued and 666,257,334 outstanding at March 31, 2021 and 818,398,654 issued and 665,370,128 outstanding at December 31, 2020)Common stock ($0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 818,616,804 issued and 666,257,334 outstanding at March 31, 2021 and 818,398,654 issued and 665,370,128 outstanding at December 31, 2020)
Additional paid-in capital7,670
 7,776
Additional paid-in capital7,241 7,561 
Accumulated deficit(665) (692)Accumulated deficit(828)(680)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,693) (2,229)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,237)(2,397)
Treasury stock, at cost (153,028,526 and 153,891,260 shares at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)(1,858) (1,867)
Treasury stock, at cost (152,359,470 and 153,028,526 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively)Treasury stock, at cost (152,359,470 and 153,028,526 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively)(1,850)(1,858)
Total AES Corporation stockholders’ equity2,462
 2,996
Total AES Corporation stockholders’ equity3,377 2,634 
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS2,180
 2,233
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS2,291 2,086 
Total equity4,642
 5,229
Total equity5,668 4,720 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$34,566
 $33,648
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$35,203 $34,603 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


3 | The AES Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020 2019 2020 201920212020
       
(in millions, except share and per share amounts)(in millions, except share and per share amounts)
Revenue:       Revenue:
Regulated$624
 $724
 $1,336
 $1,509
Regulated$707 $712 
Non-Regulated1,593
 1,759
 3,219
 3,624
Non-Regulated1,928 1,626 
Total revenue2,217
 2,483
 4,555
 5,133
Total revenue2,635 2,338 
Cost of Sales:       Cost of Sales:
Regulated(535) (605) (1,127) (1,240)Regulated(582)(592)
Non-Regulated(1,158) (1,376) (2,397) (2,805)Non-Regulated(1,389)(1,239)
Total cost of sales(1,693) (1,981) (3,524) (4,045)Total cost of sales(1,971)(1,831)
Operating margin524
 502
 1,031
 1,088
Operating margin664 507 
General and administrative expenses(40) (49) (78) (95)General and administrative expenses(46)(38)
Interest expense(218) (273) (451) (538)Interest expense(190)(233)
Interest income64
 82
 134
 161
Interest income68 70 
Loss on extinguishment of debt(40) (51) (41) (61)Loss on extinguishment of debt(1)(1)
Other expense(3) (14) (7) (26)Other expense(16)(4)
Other income9
 18
 54
 48
Other income43 45 
Loss on disposal and sale of business interests(27) (3) (27) (7)Loss on disposal and sale of business interests(5)
Asset impairment expense
 (116) (6) (116)Asset impairment expense(473)(6)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(6) 22
 18
 18
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(35)24 
Other non-operating expense(158) 
 (202) 
Other non-operating expense(44)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES105
 118
 425
 472
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES320 
Income tax expense(113) (57) (202) (172)Income tax expense(8)(89)
Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates8
 5
 6
 (1)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 66
 229
 299
Gain from disposal of discontinued businesses3
 1
 3
 1
NET INCOME3
 67
 232
 300
Net equity in losses of affiliatesNet equity in losses of affiliates(30)(2)
NET INCOME (LOSS)NET INCOME (LOSS)(29)229 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(86) (50) (171) (129)Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(119)(85)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$(83) $17
 $61
 $171
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$(148)$144 
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS:       
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax$(86) $16
 $58
 $170
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax3
 1
 3
 1
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$(83) $17
 $61
 $171
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:       BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax$(0.13) $0.02
 $0.09
 $0.26
Income from discontinued operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax0.01
 
 
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$(0.12) $0.02
 $0.09
 $0.26
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$(0.22)$0.22 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:       DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax$(0.13) $0.02
 $0.09
 $0.26
Income from discontinued operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax0.01
 
 
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$(0.12) $0.02
 $0.09
 $0.26
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$(0.22)$0.22 
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING665
 667
 668
 667
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING666 668 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


4 | The AES Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,20212020
2020 2019 2020 2019
       (in millions)
NET INCOME (LOSS)NET INCOME (LOSS)$(29)$229 
(in millions)
NET INCOME$3
 $67
 $232
 $300
Foreign currency translation activity:       Foreign currency translation activity:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods17
 9
 (135) 8
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods(69)(152)
Reclassification to earnings, net of $0 income tax for all periods(2) 23
 (2) 23
Reclassification to earnings, net of $0 income tax for all periods
Total foreign currency translation adjustments15
 32
 (137) 31
Total foreign currency translation adjustments(69)(152)
Derivative activity:       Derivative activity:
Change in derivative fair value, net of income tax benefit of $33, $35, $166 and $53, respectively(99) (129) (547) (197)
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax expense of $25, $1, $33 and $3, respectively78
 9
 110
 19
Change in derivative fair value, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(67) and $133, respectivelyChange in derivative fair value, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(67) and $133, respectively243 (448)
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax expense of $7 and $8, respectivelyReclassification to earnings, net of income tax expense of $7 and $8, respectively23 32 
Total change in fair value of derivatives(21) (120) (437) (178)Total change in fair value of derivatives266 (416)
Pension activity:       Pension activity:
Change in pension adjustments due to net actuarial gain (loss) for the period, net of $0 income tax for all periods
 2
 
 2
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax expense of $1, $13, $1 and $13, respectively
 26
 
 27
Change in pension adjustments due to net actuarial gain (loss) for the period, net of income tax benefit of $1 and $0, respectivelyChange in pension adjustments due to net actuarial gain (loss) for the period, net of income tax benefit of $1 and $0, respectively
Reclassification to earnings, net of $0 income tax for all periodsReclassification to earnings, net of $0 income tax for all periods
Total pension adjustments
 28
 
 29
Total pension adjustments
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS(6) (60) (574) (118)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)198 (568)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)(3) 7
 (342) 182
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)169 (339)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(81) (30) (60) (83)
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiariesLess: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(151)21 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$(84) $(23) $(402) $99
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$18 $(318)
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


5 | The AES Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Preferred StockCommon StockTreasury StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Noncontrolling
Interests
SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmount
(in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2021$818.4 $153.0 $(1,858)$7,561 $(680)$(2,397)$2,086 
Net income (loss)(148)119 
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax(53)(16)
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax219 27 
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — — — — — 166 12 
Fair value adjustment (1)
33 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(17)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(5)(6)(3)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests94 
Sales to noncontrolling interests
Issuance of preferred stock1.01,043 (235)
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.1505/share)(101)
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax0.2 (0.7)(12)
Balance at March 31, 20211.0 $1,043 818.6 $152.3 $(1,850)$7,241 $(828)$(2,237)$2,291 
(Unaudited)
(1) Adjustment to record the redeemable stock of Colon at fair value.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Preferred StockCommon StockTreasury StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Noncontrolling
Interests
SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmount
(in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2020$817.8 $153.9 $(1,867)$7,776 $(692)$(2,229)$2,233 
Net income144 82 
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax(96)(56)
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax(366)(25)
Total other comprehensive loss— — — — — — — — (462)(81)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (1)
(35)(16)
Fair value adjustment (2)
(7)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(33)
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.1433/share)(95)
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax0.1 (0.8)(11)
Sales to noncontrolling interests(1)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(1)(8)
Balance at March 31, 2020$817.9 $153.1 $(1,858)$7,664 $(583)$(2,692)$2,178 

(1) Includes $39 million adjustment due to ASC 326 adoption, partially offset by $4 million adjustment due to ASC 842 adoption at sPower. See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation—New Accounting Pronouncements in Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of our 2020 Form 10-K for further information.
(2) Adjustment to record the redeemable stock of Colon at fair value.


 Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
 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, 2020817.8
 $8
 153.9
 $(1,867) $7,776
 $(692) $(2,229) $2,233
Net income
 
 
 
 
 144
 
 82
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (96) (56)
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (366) (25)
Total other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 (462) (81)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (1)

 
 
 
 
 (35) 
 (16)
Fair value adjustment (2)

 
 
 
 (7) 
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (33)
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.1433/share)
 
 
 
 (95) 
 
 
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax0.1
 
 (0.8) 9
 (11) 
 
 
Sales to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 1
Acquisition from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 2
 
 (1) (8)
Balance at March 31, 2020817.9
 $8
 153.1
 $(1,858) $7,664
 $(583) $(2,692) $2,178
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (83) 
 83
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 17
 (2)
Total change in derivative fair value, net of income tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (18) (2)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 (1) (4)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
 
 
 
 
 1
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (89)
Issuance and exercise of stock-based compensation benefit plans, net of income tax
 
 (0.1) 
 5
 
 
 
Sales to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (2) 
 
 14
Acquisition of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 3
 
 
 (2)
Balance at June 30, 2020817.9
 $8
 153.0
 $(1,858) $7,670
 $(665) $(2,693) $2,180

(1)
Includes $39 million adjustment due to ASC 326 adoption, partially offset by $4 million adjustment due to ASC 842 adoption at sPower. See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation—New Accounting Pronouncements Adoptedin 2020 for further information.
(2)
Adjustment to record the redeemable stock of Colon at fair value.


6 | The AES Corporation

 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 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) 
 
 
Sales 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
 
 
 
Sales 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 Pronouncements in Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of our 2019 Form 10-K for further information.
(2)
Adjustment to record the redeemable stock of Colon at fair value.



7 | The AES Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
(in millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$(29)$229 
Adjustments to net income (loss):
Depreciation and amortization275 268 
Loss on disposal and sale of business interests
Impairment expense473 50 
Deferred income taxes21 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain on sale and disposal of assets(20)(42)
Loss of affiliates, net of dividends36 
Other77 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable(79)(40)
(Increase) decrease in inventory14 23 
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets22 (23)
(Increase) decrease in other assets31 (79)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities(337)(99)
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables(92)36 
Increase (decrease) in deferred income(142)29 
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities(3)10 
Net cash provided by operating activities253 373 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(432)(576)
Acquisitions of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash acquired(10)
Proceeds from the sale of assets15 
Sale of short-term investments257 254 
Purchase of short-term investments(130)(277)
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates(64)(115)
Other investing(18)(26)
Net cash used in investing activities(387)(735)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities792 1,194 
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities(793)(315)
Issuance of recourse debt
Repayments of recourse debt(7)(18)
Issuance of non-recourse debt307 406 
Repayments of non-recourse debt(320)(92)
Payments for financing fees(5)(5)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(17)(22)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(13)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests94 
Issuance of preferred stock1,017 
Dividends paid on AES common stock(100)(95)
Payments for financed capital expenditures(1)(10)
Other financing32 (13)
Net cash provided by financing activities993 1,030 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(22)(32)
(Increase) decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of held-for-sale businesses(58)
Total increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash779 638 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning1,827 1,572 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending$2,606 $2,210 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized$167 $163 
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds50 52 
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Non-cash consideration transferred for the Clean Energy transaction (see Note 18)119 
Dividends declared but not yet paid101 95 
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019
    
 (in millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net income$232
 $300
Adjustments to net income:   
Depreciation and amortization539
 512
Loss on disposal and sale of business interests27
 7
Impairment expense208
 116
Deferred income taxes54
 15
Loss on extinguishment of debt41
 61
Loss (gain) on sale and disposal of assets(40) 16
Other25
 143
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable(30) 10
(Increase) decrease in inventory(46) 25
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets33
 26
(Increase) decrease in other assets(75) 11
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities(81) (29)
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables(67) (175)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
 (24)
Net cash provided by operating activities820
 1,014
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Capital expenditures(962) (1,070)
Acquisitions of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash acquired(84) 
Proceeds from the sale of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash sold44
 229
Proceeds from the sale of assets17
 17
Sale of short-term investments341
 330
Purchase of short-term investments(463) (424)
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates(178) (173)
Other investing(76) (22)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,361) (1,113)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities1,318
 897
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities(958) (598)
Issuance of recourse debt1,597
 
Repayments of recourse debt(1,596) (3)
Issuance of non-recourse debt1,913
 2,581
Repayments of non-recourse debt(763) (2,281)
Payments for financing fees(46) (37)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(99) (146)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests and redeemable security holders
 16
Dividends paid on AES common stock(190) (181)
Payments for financed capital expenditures(39) (110)
Other financing21
 (30)
Net cash provided by financing activities1,158
 108
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(37) (2)
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of held-for-sale businesses(45) (57)
Total increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash535
 (50)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning1,572
 2,003
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending$2,107
 $1,953
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:   
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized$458
 $478
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds176
 236
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Partial reinvestment of consideration from the sPower transaction (see Note 7)
 58

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019
(Unaudited)
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
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, 2020March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of expected results for the year ending December 31, 2020.2021. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the 20192020 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, which are included in the 20192020 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 202024, 2021 (the “2019“2020 Form 10-K”).
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash The 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):
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$1,886 $1,089 
Restricted cash325 297 
Debt service reserves and other deposits395 441 
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash$2,606 $1,827 
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$1,417
 $1,029
Restricted cash364
 336
Debt service reserves and other deposits326
 207
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash$2,107
 $1,572
ASC 326 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - The following table represents the rollforward of the allowance for credit losses for the period indicated (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Accounts Receivables (1)
Mong Duong Loan Receivable (2)
Argentina ReceivablesOtherTotal
CECL Reserve Balance at beginning of period$$32 $20 $$62 
Current Period Provision
Write-offs charged against allowance(3)(3)
Foreign Exchange(1)(1)
CECL Reserve Balance at end of period$$32 $20 $$59 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Accounts Receivables (1)
Mong Duong Loan Receivable (2)
Argentina ReceivablesOtherTotal
CECL Reserve Balance at beginning of period$$34 $29 $$68 
Current Period Provision
Write-offs charged against allowance(1)(1)
Foreign Exchange(2)(2)
CECL Reserve Balance at end of period$$34 $28 $$68 

(1)
Excludes operating lease receivable allowances and contractual dispute allowances of $5 million and $15 million as of March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, respectively. Those reserves are not in scope under ASC 326.
(2)Mong Duong Loan Receivable credit losses allowance was reclassified toheld-for-sale assetson the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2021.
New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 20202021 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 wereCompany assessed and determined to be either not applicable orthat the new accounting pronouncements adopted 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
2016-02, 2018-01, 2018-10, 2018-11, 2018-20, 2019-01, Leases (Topic 842)ASC 842 was adopted by sPower on January 1, 2020. sPower was not required to adopt ASC 842 using the public adoption date, as sPower is an equity method investee that meets the definition of a public business entity only by virtue of the inclusion of its summarized financial information in the Company’s SEC filings.January 1, 2020The adoption of this standard resulted in a $4 million decrease to accumulated deficit attributable to the AES Corporation stockholders’ equity.
2016-13, 2018-19, 2019-04, 2019-05, 2019-10, 2019-11, 2020-02, 2020-03, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
See discussion of the ASU below.

January 1, 2020See impact upon adoption of the standard below.

ASC 326 Financial Instruments Credit Losses
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASC 326 Financial Instruments — Credit Losses and its subsequent corresponding updates (“ASC 326”). The new standard updates the impairment model for financial assets measured at amortized cost, known as the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) model. For trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans, and other instruments, entities are required to use a new


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forward-looking "expected loss" model that generally results in the earlier recognition of an allowance for credit losses. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities measure credit losses as it was done under previous GAAP, except that unrealized losses due to credit-related factors are now recognized as an allowance on the balance sheet with a corresponding adjustment to earnings in the income statement.
The Company applied the modified retrospective method of adoption for ASC 326. Under this transition method, the Company applied the transition provisions starting at the date of adoption. The cumulative effect of the adoption of ASC 326 on our January 1, 2020 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was as follows (in millions):
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Balance at
December 31, 2019
 Adjustments Due to ASC 326 
Balance at
January 1, 2020
Assets     
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20$1,479
 $
 $1,479
Other current assets (1)
802
 (2) 800
Deferred income taxes156
 9
 165
Loan receivable, net of allowance of $321,351
 (32) 1,319
Other noncurrent assets (2)
1,635
 (30) 1,605
Liabilities and Equity     
Accumulated deficit$(692) $(39) $(731)
Noncontrolling interests2,233
 (16) 2,217
_________________________
(1)
Other current assets include the short-term portion of the Mong Duong loan receivable.
(2)
Other noncurrent assets include Argentina financing receivables.
Mong Duong — The Mong Duong II power plant in Vietnam is the primary driver of changes in credit reserves under the new standard. This plant is operated under a build, operate, and transfer (“BOT”) contract and will be transferred to the Vietnamese government after the completion of a 25-year PPA. A loan receivable was recognized in 2018 upon the adoption of ASC 606 in order to account for the future expected payments for the construction performance obligation portion of the BOT contract. 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. Historically, the Company has not incurred any losses on this arrangement, of which no directly comparable assets exist in the market. In order to determine expected credit losses under ASC 326 arising from this $1.4 billion loan receivable as of January 1, 2020, the Company considered average historical default and recovery rates on similarly rated sovereign bonds, which formed an initial basis for developing a probability of default, net of expected recoveries, to be applied as a key credit quality indicator for this arrangement. A resulting estimated loss rate of 2.4% was applied to the weighted-average remaining life of the loan receivable, after adjustments for certain asset-specific characteristics, including the Company’s status as a large foreign direct investor in Vietnam, Mong Duong’s status as critical energy infrastructure in Vietnam, and cash flows from the operations of the plant, which are under the Company’s control until the end of the BOT contract. As a result of this analysis, the Company recognized an opening CECL reserve of $34 million as an adjustment to Accumulated deficit and Noncontrolling interests as of January 1, 2020.
Argentina — Exposure toCAMMESA, the administrator of the wholesale energy market in Argentina, is the driver of credit reserves in Argentina. As discussed in Note 7 of the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K, the Company has credit exposures through the FONINVEMEM Agreements, other agreements related to resolutions passed by the Argentine government in which AES Argentina will receive compensation for investments in new generation plants and technologies, as well as regular accounts receivable balances. The timing of collections depends on corresponding agreements and collectability of these receivables are assessed on an ongoing basis.
Collection of the principal and interest on these receivables is subject to various business risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the continued 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. Historically, the Company has not incurred any credit-related losses on these receivables. In order to determine expected credit losses under ASC 326, the Company considered historical default probabilities utilizing similarly rated sovereign bonds and historic recovery rates for Argentine government bond defaults. This information formed an initial basis for developing a probability of default, net of expected recoveries, to be applied as a key credit quality indicator across the underlying financing receivables. A resulting estimated weighted average loss rate of 41.2% was applied to the remaining balance of these receivables, after adjustments for certain asset-specific characteristics, including AES Argentina’s role in providing critical energy infrastructure to Argentina, our history of collections on these receivables, and the average term that the receivables are expected to be outstanding. As a result of this analysis, the Company recognized an opening CECL reserve of $29 million as an adjustment to Accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2020.


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Other financial assetsApplication of ASC 326 to the Company’s $1.5 billion of trade accounts receivable and $326 million of available-for-sale debt securities at January 1, 2020 did not result in any material adjustments, primarily due to the short-term duration and high turnover of these financial assets. Additionally, a large portion of our trade accounts receivables and amounts reserved for doubtful accounts under legacy GAAP arise from arrangements accounted for as an operating lease under ASC 842, which are excluded from the scope of ASC 326.
As discussed in Note 7 of the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K, AES Gener recorded $33 million of noncurrent receivables pertaining to revenues recognized on regulated energy contracts that were impacted by the Stabilization Fund created by the Chilean government in October 2019. It is expected that these noncurrent receivables will be collected prior to December 31, 2027. However, given the investment grade rating of Chile and the history of zero credit losses for regulated customers, management determined that no incremental CECL reserves were required to be recognized as of January 1, 2020.
The following table represents the rollforward of the allowance for credit losses from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 (in millions):
Rollforward of CECL Reserves by Portfolio SegmentReserve at January 1, 2020 Current Period Provision Write-offs charged against allowance Recoveries Collected Foreign Exchange 
Reserve at
June 30, 2020
Accounts Receivable (1)
$4
 $10
 $(7) $5
 $
 $12
Mong Duong Loan Receivable34
 
 
 (1) 
 33
Argentina Receivables29
 2
 
 (1) (4) 26
Other1
 
 
 
 
 1
Total CECL Reserves$68
 $12
 $(7) $3
 $(4) $72
_____________________________
(1)
Excludes operating lease receivable allowances and contractual dispute allowances of $16 million and $6 million as of January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Those reserves are not in scope under ASC 326.
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
2020-06, Debt - Debt with conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Equity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Equity’s Own EquityThe amendments in this update affect entities that issue convertible instruments and/or contracts indexed to and potentially settled in an entity’s own equity. The new ASU eliminates the beneficial conversion and cash conversion accounting models for convertible instruments. It also amends the accounting for certain contracts in an entity’s own equity that are currently accounted for as derivatives because of specific settlement provisions. In addition, the new guidance modifies how particular convertible instruments and certain contracts that may be settled in cash or shares impact the diluted EPS computation.For fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years.The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements.
2020-04 and 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial ReportingThe standard providesamendments in these updates provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference to LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued by reference rate reform. This standard isreform, and clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. These amendments are effective for a limited period of time (March 12, 2020 - December 21,31, 2022).
Effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022.

The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements.
2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting For Income Taxes
The standard removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intra-period allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. It also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for tax goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group.

Transition Method: various
January 1, 2021. Early adoption is permitted.The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the standard on its consolidated financial statements.

2. INVENTORY
The following table summarizes the Company’s inventory balances as of the periods indicated (in millions):
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Fuel and other raw materials$254
 $230
Spare parts and supplies250
 257
Total$504
 $487

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Fuel and other raw materials$214 $223 
Spare parts and supplies232 238 
Total$446 $461 
3. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
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,


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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.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company decreased the asset retirement obligation at DPL by $23 million, resulting in a reduction to Cost of Sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as the related plants were no longer in service. This decrease was due to reductions in estimated closure costs associated with ash ponds and landfills.
4. FAIR VALUE
The fair value of current financial assets and liabilities, debt service reserves, and other deposits approximate their reported carrying amounts. The estimated fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities have been determined using available market information. Because these amounts are estimates and based on hypothetical transactions to sell assets or transfer liabilities, the use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. For further information on our valuation techniques and policies, see Note 5—Fair Value in Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Recurring Measurements
The following table presents, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated (in millions). For the Company’s investments in marketable debt securities, the security classes presented were determined based on the nature and risk of the security and are consistent with how the Company manages, monitors, and measures its marketable securities:
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets               
DEBT SECURITIES:               
Available-for-sale:               
Certificates of deposit$
 $360
 $
 $360
 $
 $326
 $
 $326
EQUITY SECURITIES:               
Mutual funds23
 48
 
 71
 22
 61
 
 83
DERIVATIVES:               
Interest rate derivatives
 
 
 
 
 31
 
 31
Foreign currency derivatives
 20
 76
 96
 
 17
 93
 110
Commodity derivatives
 81
 3
 84
 
 28
 2
 30
Total derivatives — assets
 101
 79
 180
 
 76
 95
 171
TOTAL ASSETS$23
 $509
 $79
 $611
 $22
 $463
 $95
 $580
Liabilities               
DERIVATIVES:               
Interest rate derivatives$
 $507
 $286
 $793
 $
 $144
 $184
 $328
Cross-currency derivatives
 22
 23
 45
 
 10
 11
 21
Foreign currency derivatives
 46
 
 46
 
 44
 
 44
Commodity derivatives
 63
 2
 65
 
 29
 2
 31
Total derivatives — liabilities
 638
 311
 949
 
 227
 197
 424
TOTAL LIABILITIES$
 $638
 $311
 $949
 $
 $227
 $197
 $424


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 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
 Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
DEBT SECURITIES:
Available-for-sale:
Unsecured debentures$$$$$$21 $$21 
Certificates of deposit151 151 238 238 
Total debt securities151 151 259 259 
EQUITY SECURITIES:
Mutual funds29 15 44 28 51 79 
Total equity securities29 15 — 44 28 51 — 79 
DERIVATIVES:
Interest rate derivatives87 88 13 13 
Cross-currency derivatives12 
Foreign currency derivatives21 98 119 15 146 161 
Commodity derivatives28 29 10 
Total derivatives — assets143 105 248 41 148 189 
TOTAL ASSETS$29 $309 $105 $443 $28 $351 $148 $527 
Liabilities
DERIVATIVES:
Interest rate derivatives$$173 $167 $340 $$374 $236 $610 
Cross-currency derivatives10 
Foreign currency derivatives23 23 43 43 
Commodity derivatives82 82 22 22 
Total derivatives — liabilities280 175 455 441 238 679 
TOTAL LIABILITIES$$280 $175 $455 $$441 $238 $679 
As of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, all available-for-sale debt securities had stated maturities within one year. There were no other-than-temporary impairments of marketable securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, and as of January 1, 2020, credit-relatedMarch 31, 2021. Credit-related impairments are recognized in earnings under ASC 326. See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation for further information. 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 available-for-sale securities during the periods indicated (in millions):
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Gross proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities$55
 $176
 $313
 $324
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Gross proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities$245 $258 
The following tables present a reconciliation of net derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 (presented net by type of derivative in millions). Transfers between Level 3 and Level 2 principally result from changes in the significance of unobservable inputs used to calculate the credit valuation adjustment.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Interest RateCross CurrencyForeign CurrencyCommodityTotal
Balance at January 1$(236)$(2)$146 $$(90)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings(1)(29)(28)
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity37 (10)27 
Settlements12 (9)(1)
Transfers of (assets)/liabilities, net out of Level 319 19 
Balance at March 31$(166)$(3)$98 $$(70)
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$$$(39)$$(37)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Interest RateCross CurrencyForeign CurrencyCommodityTotal
Balance at January 1$(184)$(11)$94 $(1)$(102)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings12 15 
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity(53)(18)(64)
Settlements(14)(13)
Transfers of assets (liabilities), net into Level 3(35)(35)
Balance at March 31$(269)$(29)$99 $$(199)
Total gains for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$$$$$


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Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Interest Rate Cross Currency Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at April 1$(269) $(29) $99
 $
 $(199)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):         
Included in earnings
 
 (7) 
 (7)
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity(21) 5
 (7) 
 (23)
Included in regulatory (assets) liabilities
 
 
 1
 1
Settlements10
 1
 (9) 
 2
Transfers of assets (liabilities), net into Level 3(6) 
 
 
 (6)
Balance at June 30$(286) $(23) $76
 $1
 $(232)
Total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$
 $
 $(16) $
 $(16)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019Interest Rate Cross Currency Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at April 1$(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 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
 $(1)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Interest Rate Cross Currency Foreign Currency Commodity Total
Balance at January 1$(184) $(11) $94
 $(1) $(102)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):        
Included in earnings2
 
 2
 1
 5
Included in other comprehensive income — derivative activity(71) (14) 1
 
 (84)
Included in regulatory (assets) liabilities
 
 
 2
 2
Settlements10
 2
 (21) (1) (10)
Transfers of assets (liabilities), net into Level 3(43) 
 
 
 (43)
Balance at June 30$(286) $(23) $76
 $1
 $(232)
Total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at the end of the period$
 $
 $(13) $1
 $(12)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Interest Rate Cross Currency 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)

The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used for Level 3 derivative assets (liabilities) as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 (in millions, except range amounts):
Type of Derivative Fair Value Unobservable Input Amount or Range (Weighted Average)
Interest rate $(286) Subsidiaries’ credit spreads 1.8% - 5.7% (5.2%)
Cross-currency (23) Subsidiaries’ credit spreads 3.2%
Foreign currency:      
Argentine peso 76
 Argentine peso to U.S. dollar currency exchange rate after one year 111 - 805 (356)
Commodity:      
Other 1
    
Total $(232)    



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Type of DerivativeFair ValueUnobservable InputAmount or Range (Weighted Average)
Interest rate$(166)Subsidiaries’ credit spreads0.6% - 3.3% (3.3%)
Cross-currency(3)Subsidiaries’ credit spreads3.6 %
Foreign currency:
Argentine peso98 Argentine peso to U.S. dollar currency exchange rate after one year93 - 640 (286)
Commodity:
Other
Total$(70)
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, shown as pre-tax loss below, is measured by comparing the fair value at the evaluation date to the then-latest available carrying amount and is included in Asset impairment expense or Other non-operating expense, as applicable, on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. 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 DateCarrying AmountFair ValuePre-tax Loss
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Level 1Level 2Level 3
Long-lived assets held and used
Puerto Rico03/31/2021$548 $$$73 $475 
 Measurement Date 
Carrying Amount (1)
 Fair Value Pre-tax Loss
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Equity method investments:           
OPGC (2)
03/31/2020 $195
 $
 $
 $152
 $43
OPGC (3)
06/30/2020 272
 
 104
 
 158
 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: (4)
           
Kilroot and Ballylumford04/12/2019 $232
 $
 $118
 $
 $115
Measurement Date
Carrying Amount (1)
Fair ValuePre-tax Loss
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Level 1Level 2Level 3
Equity method investments:
OPGC3/31/2020$195 $$$152 $43 
_____________________________
(1)
(1)Represents the carrying values at the dates of measurement, before fair value adjustment and excluding $115 million of cumulative translation adjustment balance.
Represents the carrying values at the dates of measurement, before fair value adjustment.
(2)
Excludes $115 million of cumulative translation adjustment (debit balance) in the carrying value.
(3)
Includes $114 million of cumulative translation adjustment (debit balance) in the carrying value. Pre-tax loss is limited to the carrying value of the equity method investment excluding CTA.
(4)
Per the Company’s policy, pre-tax loss is limited to the impairment of long-lived assets. Any additional losses are recognized on completion of the sale. See Note 18—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.
The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used in the Level 3 measurement of equity method investmentslong-lived assets held and used measured on a nonrecurring basis during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 (in millions, except range amounts):
 Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average)
Equity method investments:       
OPGC (1)
$152
 Expected present value Annual dividend growth -25% to 40% (2%)
     Weighted-average cost of equity 12%
_____________________________
(1)
Fair value measurement performed asValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average)
Long-lived assets held and used:
Puerto Rico$73 Discounted cash flowAnnual revenue growth(80)% to 8%
Annual variable margin37% to 97%
Weighted-average cost of March 31, 2020, which included the Level 3 inputs shown above. The fair value measurement performed at June 30, 2020 included only Level 2 inputs; therefore, it is not included in this table.capital18.2%
Total$73 
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 the periods indicated, but for which fair value is disclosed:

  June 30, 2020
  
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
  Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Accounts receivable — noncurrent (1)
$153
 $210
 $
 $
 $210
Liabilities:Non-recourse debt17,680
 19,060
 
 16,203
 2,857
 Recourse debt3,693
 2,186
 
 2,186
 
  December 31, 2019
  
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
  Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Accounts receivable — noncurrent (1)
$98
 $145
 $
 $
 $145
Liabilities:Non-recourse debt16,712
 16,579
 
 15,804
 775
 Recourse debt3,396
 3,529
 
 3,529
 
_____________________________
(1)
These amounts primarily relate to amounts due from CAMMESA, the administrator of the wholesale electricity market in Argentina, and amounts impacted by the Stabilization Fund enacted by the Chilean government, 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 $10 million and $11 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.


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March 31, 2021
Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Accounts receivable — noncurrent (1)
$100 $187 $$$187 
Liabilities:Non-recourse debt16,429 17,783 14,790 2,989 
Recourse debt3,365 3,438 3,438 
5.
December 31, 2020
Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:
Accounts receivable — noncurrent (1)
$97 $197 $$$197 
Liabilities:Non-recourse debt16,354 18,403 15,301 3,097 
Recourse debt3,446 3,677 3,677 
_____________________________
(1)These amounts primarily relate to amounts due from CAMMESA, the administrator of the wholesale electricity market in Argentina, and amounts impacted by the Stabilization Fund enacted by the Chilean government, 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 $3 million and $4 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
4. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
For further information on the Company’s derivative and hedge accounting policies, see Note 1—General and Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesDerivative Instruments and Hedging Activities of Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in the 20192020 Form 10-K.
Volume of Activity — The following tables present the Company’s maximum notional (in millions) over the remaining contractual period by type of derivative as of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, regardless of whether they are in qualifying cash flow hedging relationships, and the dates through which the maturities for each type of derivative range:
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency DerivativesMaximum Notional Translated to USDLatest Maturity
Interest rate (LIBOR and EURIBOR)$5,110 2059
Cross-currency swaps (Chilean Unidad de Fomento and Brazilian Real)260 2028
Foreign Currency:
Argentine peso2026
Chilean peso41 2023
Colombian peso137 2023
Euro112 2023
Mexican Peso89 2021
Brazilian Real65 2022
Others, primarily with weighted average remaining maturities of a year or less2022
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency Derivatives Maximum Notional Translated to USD Latest Maturity
Interest rate (LIBOR and EURIBOR) $5,852
 2047
Cross-currency swaps (Chilean Unidad de Fomento and Chilean peso) 229
 2029
Foreign Currency:    
Argentine peso 73
 2026
Chilean peso 147
 2022
Colombian peso 125
 2022
Mexican peso 202
 2020
Euro 91
 2022
Others, primarily with weighted average remaining maturities of a year or less 26
 2022
Commodity Derivatives Maximum Notional Latest Maturity
Natural Gas (in MMBtu) 60
 2020
Power (in MWhs) 5
 2024
Coal (in Tons or Metric Tons) 9
 2027

Commodity DerivativesMaximum NotionalLatest Maturity
Natural Gas (in MMBtu)104 2029
Power (in MWhs)2043
Coal (in Tons or Metric Tons)2027
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 the periods indicated (in millions):
Fair ValueMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
AssetsDesignatedNot DesignatedTotalDesignatedNot DesignatedTotal
Interest rate derivatives$86 $$88 $13 $$13 
Cross-currency derivatives12 12 
Foreign currency derivatives29 90 119 40 121 161 
Commodity derivatives27 29 10 
Total assets$129 $119 $248 $60 $129 $189 
Liabilities
Interest rate derivatives$332 $$340 $506 $104 $610 
Cross-currency derivatives10 10 
Foreign currency derivatives19 23 35 43 
Commodity derivatives82 82 22 22 
Total liabilities$346 $109 $455 $518 $161 $679 
Fair ValueJune 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
AssetsDesignated Not Designated Total Designated Not Designated Total
Interest rate derivatives$
 $
 $
 $31
 $
 $31
Foreign currency derivatives26
 70
 96
 31
 79
 110
Commodity derivatives
 84
 84
 
 30
 30
Total assets$26
 $154
 $180
 $62
 $109
 $171
Liabilities           
Interest rate derivatives$783
 $10
 $793
 $323
 $5
 $328
Cross-currency derivatives45
 
 45
 21
 
 21
Foreign currency derivatives22
 24
 46
 22
 22
 44
Commodity derivatives
 65
 65
 2
 29
 31
Total liabilities$850
 $99
 $949
 $368
 $56
 $424
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair ValueAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Current$72 $166 $51 $236 
Noncurrent176 289 138 443 
Total$248 $455 $189 $679 
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Fair ValueAssets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Current$125
 $478
 $72
 $126
Noncurrent55
 471
 99
 298
Total$180
 $949
 $171
 $424

Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features (1)
June 30, 2020
Present value of liabilities subject to collateralization$32
Cash collateral held by third parties or in escrow32

_____________________________
(1)
Based on the credit rating of certain subsidiaries


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Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) — The following table presents the pre-tax gains (losses) recognized in AOCL and earnings related to all derivative instruments for the periods indicated (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020 2019 2020 201920212020
Cash flow hedges       Cash flow hedges
Gains (losses) recognized in AOCL       Gains (losses) recognized in AOCL
Interest rate derivatives$(137) $(170) $(624) $(264)Interest rate derivatives$309 $(530)
Equity in earnings
 
 (43) 
Cross-currency derivatives3
 4
 (36) 9
Cross-currency derivatives(39)
Foreign currency derivatives(2) 3
 (14) 6
Foreign currency derivatives(1)(12)
Commodity derivatives4
 (1) 4
 (1)
Total$(132) $(164) $(713) $(250)Total$310 $(581)
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCL into earnings       
Losses reclassified from AOCL into earningsLosses reclassified from AOCL into earnings
Interest rate derivatives$(102) $(9) $(117) $(17)Interest rate derivatives$(24)$(15)
Cross-currency derivatives2
 (1) (15) 6
Cross-currency derivatives(1)(17)
Foreign currency derivatives(5) 
 (13) (11)Foreign currency derivatives(3)(8)
Commodity derivatives2
 
 2
 
Commodity derivatives(2)
Total$(103) $(10) $(143)
$(22)Total$(30)$(40)
Loss reclassified from AOCL to earnings due to discontinuance of hedge accounting (1)
$
 $2
 $
 $2
Loss reclassified from AOCL to earnings due to impairment of assetsLoss reclassified from AOCL to earnings due to impairment of assets$(4)$
Gains (losses) recognized in earnings related to       Gains (losses) recognized in earnings related to
Not designated as hedging instruments:       Not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate derivatives$
 $(2) $
 $(4)Interest rate derivatives$60 $
Foreign currency derivatives(18) 11
 22
 6
Foreign currency derivatives(11)40 
Commodity derivatives and other
 2
 6
 4
Commodity derivatives and other(93)
Total$(18) $11
 $28
 $6
Total$(44)$46 

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(1)
Cash flow hedge was discontinued on a cross-currency swap because the underlying debt was prepaid.
AOCL is expected to decrease pre-tax income from continuing operations for the twelvethree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 by $121$85 million, primarily due to interest rate derivatives.
6.5. FINANCING RECEIVABLES
Receivables with contractual maturities of greater than one year are considered financing receivables. The following table presents financing receivables by country as of the dates indicated (in millions). As the Company applied the modified retrospective method of adoption for ASC 326 effective January 1, 2020, CECL reserves are included in the receivable balance as of June 30, 2020. See Note 1—Financial Statement Presentation for further information.:
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 Gross Receivable Allowance Net Receivable Receivable
Chile$88
 $
 $88
 $33
Argentina56
 12
 44
 64
U.S.18
 
 18
 
Other13
 
 13
 12
Total$175
 $12
 $163
 $109

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Gross ReceivableAllowanceNet ReceivableGross ReceivableAllowanceNet Receivable
Argentina$46 $$38 $48 $$39 
Chile38 38 31 31 
Other27 27 31 31 
Total$111 $$103 $110 $$101 
Chile AES Gener has recorded noncurrent receivables pertaining to revenues recognized on regulated energy contracts that were impacted by the Stabilization Fund created by the Chilean government in October 2019.2019, in conjunction with the Tariff Stabilization Law. Historically, the government updated the prices for these contracts every six months to reflect the indexation the contracts have to exchange rates and commodities prices. The Stabilization Fund does not allow the pass-through of these contractual indexation updates to customers beyond the pricing in effect at July 1, 2019, until new lower-cost renewable contracts are incorporated into pricing in 2023. Consequently, costs incurred in excess of the July 1, 2019 price will be accumulated and borne by generators. It is expected that these noncurrent receivables will be collected prior to
AES Gener executed an agreement in December 31, 2027. A portion2020 for the sale of the Chile noncurrent receivables relates togenerated pursuant the extensionTariff Stabilization Law, of existing PPAs with the addition of renewable energy, resultingwhich $55 million was collected in a discount for the remaining original contract period and additional quantities for an extended period.2021.
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


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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.


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United States — In March 2020, the Company completed the sale and leaseback of land held by AES Redondo Beach, a gas-fired generating facility in California. A portion of the sale proceeds were deferred over a future period. It is expected that the noncurrent receivables will be collected by December 2021. See Note 18—Held-for-Sale and Dispositionsfor further information about the sale.
7.6. INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES
Summarized Financial InformationThe following table summarizes financial information of the Company’s 50%-or-less-owned affiliates and majority-owned unconsolidated subsidiaries that are accounted for using the equity method (in millions):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,20212020
Revenue$506 $370 
Operating margin (loss)32 55 
Net loss(17)(11)
 50%-or-less Owned Affiliates Majority-Owned Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
Six Months Ended June 30,2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenue$939
 $481
 $1
 $43
Operating margin153
 55
 (1) (1)
Net income (loss)11
 (30) (2) (6)
sPower — On February 1, 2021, the Company substantially completed the merger of the sPower and AES Distributed Energy development platforms to form AES Clean Energy Development, a consolidated entity, which will serve as the development vehicle for all future renewable projects in the U.S. Since the sPower development platform was carved-out of AES’ existing equity method investment, this transaction resulted in a $77 million decrease in the carrying value of the sPower investment. See Note 18—Acquisitions for further information. As the Company still does not control sPower after the transaction, it continues to be accounted for as an equity method investment and is reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.

Guacolda —
In September 2020, Guacolda management reviewed the recoverability of the Guacolda asset group and determined the undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying amount. Impairment indicators were identified primarily as a result of inability to re-contract Guacolda’s generation after expiration of its existing PPAs driven by lower energy prices in Chile and reduced forecasted cash flows resulting from decarbonization initiatives of the Chilean Government. Guacolda recognized a long-lived asset impairment at the investee level, which negatively impacted the Company's Net equity in losses of affiliates by $127 million. As a result, the Company’s basis in its investment in Guacolda was reduced to zero and the equity method of accounting was suspended. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has not recognized $95 million of equity method losses which were in excess of the Company’s carrying amount.
In February 2021, AES Gener entered into an agreement to sell its 50% ownership interest in Guacolda for $34 million. The sale is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021. The Guacolda equity method investment is reported in the South America SBU reportable segment.
OPGC — In December 2019,March 2020, an other-than-temporary impairment was identified at OPGC primarily due to the estimated market value of the Company's investment and other negative developments impacting future expected cash flows at the investee.economic slowdown. A calculation of the fair value of the Company’s investment in OPGC was required to evaluate whether there was a loss in the carrying value of the investment. Based on management’s estimate of fair value of $212$152 million, the Company had recognized an other-than-temporary impairment of $92 million in December 2019.
In March 2020, management’s updated estimate of fair value was $152 million and the Company then recognized an additional other-than-temporary impairment of $43 million due to the current economic slowdown.
In June 2020, the Company agreed to sell its entire 49% stake in OPGC resulting in an additional other-than-temporary impairment of $158 million. Total other-than-temporary impairment for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $201 million recognized in Other non-operating expense. The sale is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. The OPGC equity method investment is reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment.
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.
8.7. DEBT
Recourse Debt
During the first quarter of 2020, the Company drew $840 million on revolving lines of credit at the Parent Company, of which approximately $250 million was used to enhance our liquidity position due to the uncertain economic conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and the remaining $590 million was used for other general corporate purposes. InThe entire $250 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic was repaid during the second quarter of 2020, the Parent Company repaid approximately $350 million on these revolving lines of credit. As of June 30, 2020, we had approximately $455 million of outstanding indebtedness on the Parent Company credit facility at a weighted average interest rate of 1.88%.2020.
In May 2020, the Company issued $900 million aggregate principal of 3.30% senior secured notes due in 2025 and $700 million of 3.95% senior secured notes due in 2030. The Company used the net proceeds from these issuances to purchase via tender offer a portion of the 4.00% senior notes due in 2021, the 4.50% senior notes due in 2023, and the 4.875% senior notes due in 2023. Subsequent to the tender offers, the Company redeemed the remaining balance of its 4.00% and 4.875% senior notes due in 2021 and 2023, respectively, and $7 million of the remaining 4.50% senior notes due in 2023. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $37 million.



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Non-Recourse Debt
During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company’s subsidiaries had the following significant debt transactions:
Subsidiary Transaction Period Issuances Repayments
Southland (1)
 Q1, Q2 $283
 $
Gener Q1, Q2 90
 (8)
IPALCO Q2 475
 (470)
DPL Q2 415
 
Mong Duong Q2 150
 
Tietê Q2 95
 (1)

_____________________________
(1)Subsidiary
Transaction PeriodIssuances relate to the June 2017 long-term non-recourse debt financing to fund the Southland repowering construction projects.
AES BrasilQ1140 
DP&L — In June 2019, DP&L issued $425 million aggregate principal of 3.95% First Mortgage Bonds due in 2049. The net proceeds from the issuance were used to prepay the outstanding principal of $435 million under its 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 2029. The net proceeds from the issuance were used to redeem $400 million of the $780 million aggregate principal outstanding of its 7.25% senior unsecured notes due in 2021. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $43 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
In June 2020, DPL issued $415 million aggregate principal of 4.125% senior secured notes due in 2025. In July 2020, the net proceeds from the issuance were used to prepay the outstanding principal of $380 million of its 7.25% senior unsecured notes due in 2021.
IPALCO — In April 2020, IPALCO issued $475 million aggregate principal of 4.25% senior secured notes due in 2030. The net proceeds from the issuance were used to prepay the outstanding principal of $405 million of its 3.45% senior unsecured notes and a $65 million term loan both due in July 2020. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Non-Recourse Debt in Default — The following table summarizes the Company’s subsidiary non-recourse debt in default (in millions) as of June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. Due to the defaults, these amounts are included in the current portion of non-recourse debt:
Subsidiary Primary Nature of Default Debt in Default Net Assets
AES Puerto Rico Covenant $268
 $260
AES Ilumina (Puerto Rico) Covenant 32
 26
AES Jordan Solar Covenant 6
 2
Total   $306
  

SubsidiaryPrimary Nature of DefaultDebt in DefaultNet Assets
AES Puerto RicoCovenant$238 $(207)
AES Ilumina (Puerto Rico)Covenant31 24 
AES Jordan SolarCovenant
Total$276 
The above defaults are not payment defaults. In Puerto Rico, the subsidiary non-recourse debt defaults were triggered by failure to comply with covenants or other requirements contained in the non-recourse debt documents due to the bankruptcy of the 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 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, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had 0 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.
9.8. 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


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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 no more than 15 years.
The following table summarizes the Parent Company’s contingent contractual obligations as of June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. 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 Each Agreement (in millions)
Guarantees and commitments $1,243
 63
 $0 — 157
Letters of credit under the unsecured credit facility 238
 5
 $1 — 211
Letters of credit under the senior secured credit facility 27
 30
 $0 — 6
Total $1,508
 98
  

Contingent Contractual ObligationsAmount (in millions)Number of AgreementsMaximum Exposure Range for Each Agreement (in millions)
Guarantees and commitments$1,776 73 $0 — 400
Letters of credit under the unsecured credit facilities114 22 $0 — 56
Letters of credit under the revolving credit facility84 23 $0 — 62
Surety bond$1
Total$1,975 119 
During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company paid letter of credit fees ranging from 1% to 3% per annum on the outstanding amounts of letters of credit.


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Contingencies
Environmental — The Company periodically reviews its obligations as they relate to compliance with environmental laws, including site restoration and remediation. For each of the periods ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company recognized liabilities of $4$5 million for projected environmental remediation costs. 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, 2020.March 31, 2021. In aggregate, the Company estimates the range of potential losses related to environmental matters, where estimable, to be up to $12$11 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 $31$27 million and $55$28 million as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, 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, 2020.March 31, 2021. 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 $265$253 million and $313$940 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.
Tietê GSF Settlement— In December 2020, ANEEL published a regulation establishing the terms and conditions for compensation to Tietê for the non-hydrological risk charged to hydro generators through the incorrect application of the GSF mechanism from 2013 until 2018. In accordance with the regulation, this compensation will be in the form of a concession extension period of 2.7 years. As a result, the previously recognized contingent liabilities related to GSF payments were updated to reflect the Company's best estimate for the fair value of compensation to be received from the concession extension offered in conjunction with the regulation. This compensation was estimated to have a fair value of $184 million, and was recorded as a reversal of Non-RegulatedCost of Sales on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The concession extension also met the criteria for recognition as a definite-lived intangible asset, which will be amortized from the date of the agreement until the end of the new concession period. The value of the concession extension was based on a preliminary time-value equivalent calculation made by the CCEE and subsequent adjustments requested by Tietê, which was determined to be fair value. In March 2021, the CCEE’s final calculation of fair value was $190 million and the Company recognized an additional reversal of Non-RegulatedCost of Sales of $6 million. Both the concession extension period and its equivalent asset value are subject to a final agreement between ANEEL and AES.


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10.9. LEASES
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 paymentsreceipts 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 paymentsreceipts from such contracts are recognized as lease revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term, whereas variable lease paymentsreceipts are recognized when earned.
The following table presents lease revenue from operating leases in which the Company is the lessor for the six months ended June 30, 2020:periods indicated (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
Operating Lease Income20212020
Total Lease Revenue$143 $135 
Less: Variable Lease Revenue14 11 
Total Non-Variable Lease Revenue$129 $124 
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Lease Income2020 2019 2020 2019
Total Lease Revenue$153
 $155
 $288
 $308
Less: Variable Lease Payments23
 24
 34
 36
Total Non-Variable Lease Revenue$130
 $131
 $254
 $272
The following table presents the underlying gross assets and accumulated depreciation of operating leases included in Property, Plant and Equipment for the periods indicated (in millions):
Property, Plant and EquipmentMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Gross Assets$2,588 $3,103 
Accumulated Depreciation(773)(1,011)
Net Assets (1)
$1,815 $2,092 


(1)
The decrease in net assets is primarily related to the asset impairment at Puerto Rico. See Note 15—Asset Impairment Expense for further information.
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, 2020.March 31, 2021. 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 lease receipts as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 for the remainder of 20202021 through 20242025 and thereafter (in millions):
Future Cash Receipts for
Sales-Type Leases (1)
Operating Leases
2021$15 $361 
202220 467 
202320 404 
202420 404 
202520 405 
Thereafter309 1,032 
Total$404 $3,073 
Less: Imputed interest(184)
Present value of total lease receipts$220 

 Future Cash Receipts for
 Sales-Type Leases Operating Leases
2020$1
 $255
20212
 475
20222
 459
20232
 396
20242
 396
Thereafter38
 1,425
Total$47
 $3,406
Less: Imputed interest(25)  
Present value of total lease receipts$22
  
(1)The sales-type lease receivable balance is primarily related to AES Energy Storage Alamitos project that commenced in January 2021.
Battery Storage Lease Arrangements — The Company is constructing and operating projects that pair BESS with solar energy systems, which allows the project more flexibility on when to provide energy to the grid. The Company will enter into PPAs for the full output of the facility that allow customers the ability to determine when to charge and discharge the BESS. These arrangements include both lease and non-lease elements under ASC 842, with the BESS component constituting a sales-type lease. Upon commencement of the lease, the book value of the leased asset is removed from the balance sheet and a net investment in sales-type lease is recognized based on the present value of fixed payments under the contract and the residual value of the underlying asset. Due to the variable nature of lease payments under these contracts, the Company recorded losses at commencement of sales-type leases of $13 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. These amounts are recognized in Other expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. See Note 14—Other Income and Expense for further information. The Company recognized lease income on sales-type leases through interest income of $4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

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10. 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, 2020 December 31, 2019
IPALCO common stock$618
 $618
Colon quotas (1)
197
 210
IPL preferred stock60
 60
Total redeemable stock of subsidiaries$875
 $888

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
IPALCO common stock$618 $618 
Colon quotas (1)
180 194 
AES Clean Energy Development common stock175 
AES Indiana preferred stock60 60 
Total redeemable stock of subsidiaries$1,033 $872 
 _____________________________
(1)
Characteristics of quotas are similar to common stock.
Colon(1)Characteristics of quotas are similar to common stock.
AES Clean Energy DevelopmentOurOn February 1, 2021, the Company substantially completed the merger of the sPower and AES Distributed Energy development platforms to form AES Clean Energy Development, which will serve as the development vehicle for all future renewable projects in the U.S. As part of the transaction, AlMCo, our existing partner in Colon made capital contributions of $10 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019. NaN contributions were madesPower equity method investment, received a 25% minority ownership interest in 2020.the newly formed entity along with certain partnership rights, though not currently in effect, that would enable AIMCo to exit in the future. As a result, the minority ownership interest is considered temporary equity. Any subsequent adjustments to allocate earnings and dividends to our partner, or measurechanges in the investment at fairredemption value of the exit rights will be classifiedrecognized in permanent equity. See Note 18—Acquisitions for further information.
11. EQUITY
Equity Units
In March 2021, the Company issued 10,430,500 Equity Units with a total notional value of $1,043 million. Each Equity Unit has a stated amount of $100 and was initially issued as temporary equity each reporting period as it is probable thata Corporate Unit, consisting of a forward stock purchase contract (“2024 Purchase Contracts”) and a 10% undivided beneficial ownership interest in one share of 0% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (“Series A Preferred Stock”). The Company received approximately $1 billion proceeds from the Equity Units, net of underwriting costs and commissions, before offering expenses, and issued 1,043,050 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, recording $1,043 million in preferred stock on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The proceeds will be used for the development of the AES renewable businesses, U.S. utility businesses, LNG infrastructure, and for other developments determined by management.
Convertible Preferred Stock — The Series A Preferred Stock will initially not bear any dividends and the liquidation preference of the convertible preferred stock will not accrete. The Series A Preferred Stock has no maturity date, and will remain outstanding unless converted by holders or redeemed by the Company. Holders of the shares of the convertible preferred stock will become redeemable.have limited voting rights.
The Series A Preferred Stock is pledged as collateral to support holders’ purchase obligations under the 2024 Purchase Contracts and can be remarketed. In connection with any successful remarketing, the Company may increase the dividend rate increase the conversion rate, and modify the earliest redemption date for the convertible preferred stock. After any successful remarketing in connection with which the dividend rate on the convertible preferred stock is increased, the Company will pay cumulative dividends on the convertible preferred stock, if declared by the board of directors, quarterly in arrears from the applicable remarketing settlement date.
Holders of Corporate Units may create Treasury Units or Cash Settled Units from their Corporate Units as provided in the Purchase Contract Agreement by substituting Treasury securities or cash, respectively, for the Convertible Preferred Stock comprising a part of the Corporate Units.
Prior to February 15, 2024, the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted at the option of the holder only under limited circumstances in connection with a fundamental change, as defined in the certificate of designations of the Series A Preferred Stock. On and after February 15, 2024, the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted freely at the option of the holder. The conversion rate is initially 31.5428 shares of common stock per one share of Series A Preferred Stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $31.70 per share of common stock. Upon conversion, the Company will deliver in respect of each $1,000 liquidation preference of the Series A Preferred Stock being converted (i) one share of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock or, solely with respect to conversions in connection with a redemption, up to $1,000 in cash and (ii) shares of common stock, if any, in respect of any conversion value in excess of the liquidation preference of the preferred stock being converted.


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The Company may not redeem the Series A Preferred Stock prior to March 22, 2024. At the election of the Company, on or after March 22, 2024, the Company may redeem for cash, all or any portion of the outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock at a redemption price equal to 100% of the liquidation preference, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends.
12. EQUITY2024 Purchase Contracts — The 2024 Purchase Contracts obligate the holders to purchase, on February 15, 2024, for a price of $100 in cash, a maximum number of 57,215,465 shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments). The 2024 Purchase Contract holders may elect to settle their obligation early, in cash. The Series A Preferred Stock is pledged as collateral to guarantee the holders’ obligations to purchase common stock under the terms of the 2024 Purchase Contracts. The initial settlement rate determining the number of shares that each holder must purchase will not exceed the maximum settlement rate of 3.864, determined over a market value averaging period preceding February 15, 2024.
The settlement rate will be calculated using an initial reference price of $25.88, equal to the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock on March 4, 2021. If the applicable market value of the Company’s common stock is less than or equal to the reference price, the settlement rate will be the maximum settlement rate; and if the applicable market value of common stock is greater than the reference price, the settlement rate will be a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to $100 divided by the applicable market value. Upon settlement of the 2024 Purchase Contracts, the Company expects to receive additional cash proceeds of $1 billion.
The Company will pay the holders of the 2024 Purchase Contracts quarterly payments (“Contract Adjustment Payments”) at a rate of 6.875% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15, commencing on May 15, 2021. The $205 million present value of the Contract Adjustment Payments reduced additional paid-in capital at inception. As each quarterly Contract Adjustment Payment is made, the related liability is reduced and the difference between the cash payment and the present value will accrete to interest expense, approximately $5 million over the three-year term.
The holders can settle the purchase contracts early, for cash, subject to certain exceptions and conditions in the prospectus supplement. Upon early settlement of any purchase contracts, the Company will deliver the number of shares of its common stock equal to 85% of the number of shares of common stock that would have otherwise been deliverable.
Equity Transactions with Noncontrolling Interests
AES Gener — On December 29, 2020, AES Gener commenced a preemptive rights offering for its existing shareholders to subscribe for up to 1.98 billion of newly issued shares to fund its renewable growth program. The period ended on February 5, 2021 and Inversiones Cachagua SpA, an AES subsidiary, subscribed for 1.35 billion shares at a cost of $205 million, increasing AES’ indirect beneficial interest in AES Gener from 67% to 67.1%. The noncontrolling interest holders subscribed for 629 million shares, resulting in additional capital contributions of $94 million. AES Gener is reported in the South America SBU reportable segment.
AES Brasil — In August 2020, AES Holding Brasil Ltda. (“AHB”) committed to migrate AES Tietê to the Novo Mercado, which is a listing segment of the Brazilian stock exchange that requires equity capital to be composed only of common shares. On December 18, 2020, the AES Tietê board approved a proposal for the corporate reorganization and exchange of shares issued by AES Tietê with newly issued shares of AES Brasil, a formerly wholly-owned entity of AES Tietê, with the intent to list AES Brasil on Novo Mercado as the 100% shareholder of AES Tietê. The reorganization and the exchange of shares was completed on March 26, 2021, and the shares issued by AES Brasil started trading on Novo Mercado on March 29, 2021. The Company maintains majority representation on AES Brasil’s board of directors, and as such, continues to consolidate AES Brasil’s results in the South America SBU reportable segment.
During the first quarter of 2021, through multiple transactions, AHB acquired an additional 1.2% ownership in AES Brasil for $13 million. These transactions increased the Company’s economic interest in AES Brasil to 45.3% and resulted in a $10 million decrease in Parent Company Stockholder’s Equity due to a decrease in additional paid-in-capital of $4 million and the reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive losses from NCI to AOCL of $6 million. AES Brasil is reported in the South America SBU reportable segment.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table summarizes the changes in AOCL by component, net of tax and NCI, for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 (in millions):
 Foreign currency translation adjustment, net Unrealized derivative gains (losses), net Unfunded pension obligations, net Total
Balance at the beginning of the period$(1,721) $(470) $(38) $(2,229)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(77) (505) 
 (582)
Amount reclassified to earnings(2) 121
 
 119
Other comprehensive loss(79) (384) 
 (463)
Reclassification from NCI due to Gener share repurchases
 (1) 
 (1)
Balance at the end of the period$(1,800) $(855) $(38) $(2,693)


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Foreign currency translation adjustment, netUnrealized derivative gains (losses), netUnfunded pension obligations, netTotal
Balance at the beginning of the period$(1,644)$(699)$(54)$(2,397)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(53)202 149 
Amount reclassified to earnings17 17 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(53)219 166 
Reclassification from NCI due to share repurchases(5)(1)(6)
Balance at the end of the period$(1,702)$(480)$(55)$(2,237)
Reclassifications out of AOCL are presented in the following table. Amounts for the periods indicated are in millions and those in parentheses 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,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net  
  Loss on disposal and sale of business interests $2
 $(23) $2
 $(23)
  Net income (loss) attributable to The AES Corporation $2
 $(23) $2
 $(23)
           
Derivative gains (losses), net        
  Non-regulated revenue $(1) $
 $(1) $
  Non-regulated cost of sales 2
 (1) 1
 (10)
  Interest expense (103) (7) (119) (15)
  Loss on disposal and sale of business interests 
 1
 
 1
  Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) 
 (2) (23) 3
  Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates (102) (9) (142) (21)
  Income tax expense 25
 2
 33
 4
  Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates (1) (2) (1) (2)
  Income (loss) from continuing operations (78) (9) (110) (19)
  Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries (17) 1
 (11) 1
  Net income (loss) attributable to The AES Corporation $(95) $(8) $(121) $(18)
Amortization of defined benefit pension actuarial loss, net        
  Other expense $(1) $
 $(1) $(1)
  Loss on disposal and sale of business interests 
 (26) 
 (26)
  Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates (1) (26) (1) (27)
  Income tax expense 1
 
 1
 
  Income (loss) from continuing operations 
 (26) 
 (27)
  Net income (loss) 
 (26) 
 (27)
  Net income (loss) attributable to The AES Corporation $
 $(26) $
 $(27)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of income tax and noncontrolling interests $(93) $(57) $(119) $(68)

AOCL ComponentsAffected Line Item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of OperationsThree Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Derivative gains (losses), net
Non-regulated cost of sales(1)(1)
Interest expense(16)(16)
Asset impairment expense(4)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(3)(23)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates(24)(40)
Income tax benefit (expense)
Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates(6)
Income (loss) from continuing operations(23)(32)
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries
Net income (loss) attributable to The AES Corporation$(17)$(26)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of income tax and noncontrolling interests$(17)$(26)
Common Stock Dividends — The Parent Company paid dividends of $0.1433$0.1505 per outstanding share to its common stockholders during the first and second quartersquarter of 20202021 for dividends declared in December 2019 and February 2020, respectively.2020.
On July 17, 2020,February 19, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.1433$0.1505 per share payable on August 18, 2020,May 14, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 3, 2020.April 30, 2021.
13.12. 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. The management reporting structure is organized by 4 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 4 operating segments are aligned with its 4 reportable segments corresponding to its SBUs.
Corporate and Other — Included in “Corporate and Other” are the results of the AES self-insurance company and certain equity affiliates, corporate overhead costs which are not directly associated with the operations of our 4 reportable segments, and certain intercompany charges such as self-insurance premiums which are fully


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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, and gains and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses and costs due to the early retirement of debt; and (f) costs directlynet gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations,the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and office consolidation.Minera Spence. 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.
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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 March 31,
Total Revenue2020 2019 2020 2019Total Revenue20212020
US and Utilities SBU$913
 $976
 $1,884
 $1,995
US and Utilities SBU$949 $971 
South America SBU711
 765
 1,423
 1,610
South America SBU884 712 
MCAC SBU381
 478
 813
 928
MCAC SBU535 432 
Eurasia SBU214
 265
 439
 604
Eurasia SBU270 225 
Corporate and Other114
 16
 142
 25
Corporate and Other24 28 
Eliminations(116) (17) (146) (29)Eliminations(27)(30)
Total Revenue$2,217
 $2,483
 $4,555
 $5,133
Total Revenue$2,635 $2,338 

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
Total Adjusted PTC2020 2019 2020 2019Total Adjusted PTC20212020
Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates$105
 $118
 $425
 $472
Income from continuing operations before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates$$320 
Add: Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates8
 5
 6
 (1)Add: Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates(30)(2)
Less: Income from continuing operations before taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interests(118) (71) (237) (180)Less: Income from continuing operations before taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interests(163)(119)
Pre-tax contribution(5) 52
 194
 291
Pre-tax contribution(184)199 
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)14
 6
 (2) 9
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)69 (16)
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)(12) 7
 (3) 18
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)
Disposition/acquisition losses29
 5
 30
 14
Impairment expense168
 121
 221
 123
Disposition/acquisition losses (gains)Disposition/acquisition losses (gains)(15)
Impairment lossesImpairment losses475 53 
Loss on extinguishment of debt44
 49
 48
 57
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Net gains from early contract terminations at AngamosNet gains from early contract terminations at Angamos(110)
Total Adjusted PTC$238
 $240
 $488
 $512
Total Adjusted PTC$247 $250 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Total Adjusted PTC20212020
US and Utilities SBU$44 $71 
South America SBU88 119 
MCAC SBU61 78 
Eurasia SBU51 44 
Corporate and Other(7)(58)
Eliminations10 (4)
Total Adjusted PTC$247 $250 
Total AssetsMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
US and Utilities SBU$14,483 $14,464 
South America SBU11,343 11,329 
MCAC SBU4,934 4,847 
Eurasia SBU3,603 3,621 
Corporate and Other840 342 
Total Assets$35,203 $34,603 

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Total Adjusted PTC2020 2019 2020 2019
US and Utilities SBU$57
 $118
 $128
 $240
South America SBU140
 106
 259
 221
MCAC SBU66
 63
 144
 113
Eurasia SBU49
 39
 93
 95
Corporate and Other(85) (84) (143) (156)
Eliminations11
 (2) 7
 (1)
Total Adjusted PTC$238
 $240
 $488
 $512

Total AssetsJune 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
US and Utilities SBU$14,236
 $13,334
South America SBU11,408
 11,314
MCAC SBU4,993
 4,770
Eurasia SBU3,587
 3,990
Corporate and Other342
 240
Total Assets$34,566
 $33,648



2221 | Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued) | June 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019


14.13. REVENUE
The following table presents our revenue from contracts with customers and other revenue for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
 US and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate, Other and Eliminations Total
Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers$610
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $610
Other regulated revenue14
 
 
 
 
 14
Total regulated revenue624
 
 
 
 
 624
Non-Regulated Revenue           
Revenue from contracts with customers201
 708
 356
 156
 (2) 1,419
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
88
 3
 25
 58
 
 174
Total non-regulated revenue289
 711
 381
 214
 (2) 1,593
Total revenue$913
 $711
 $381
 $214
 $(2) $2,217
            
 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
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
US and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate, Other and Eliminations TotalUS and Utilities SBUSouth America SBUMCAC SBUEurasia SBUCorporate, Other and EliminationsTotal
Regulated Revenue           Regulated Revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers$1,313
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1,313
Revenue from contracts with customers$698 $$$$$698 
Other regulated revenue23
 
 
 
 
 23
Other regulated revenue
Total regulated revenue1,336
 
 
 
 
 1,336
Total regulated revenue707 707 
Non-Regulated Revenue           Non-Regulated Revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers364
 1,419
 764
 327
 (4) 2,870
Revenue from contracts with customers224 883 510 209 (3)1,823 
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
184
 4
 49
 112
 
 349
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
18 25 61 105 
Total non-regulated revenue548
 1,423
 813
 439
 (4) 3,219
Total non-regulated revenue242 884 535 270 (3)1,928 
Total revenue$1,884
 $1,423
 $813
 $439
 $(4) $4,555
Total revenue$949 $884 $535 $270 $(3)$2,635 
           
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
US and Utilities SBU South America SBU MCAC SBU Eurasia SBU Corporate, Other and Eliminations TotalUS and Utilities SBUSouth America SBUMCAC SBUEurasia SBUCorporate, Other and EliminationsTotal
Regulated Revenue           Regulated Revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers$1,484
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1,484
Revenue from contracts with customers$703 $$$$$703 
Other regulated revenue25
 
 
 
 
 25
Other regulated revenue
Total regulated revenue1,509
 
 
 
 
 1,509
Total regulated revenue712 712 
Non-Regulated Revenue           Non-Regulated Revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers353
 1,607
 884
 468
 (2) 3,310
Revenue from contracts with customers163 711 408 171 (2)1,451 
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
133
 3
 44
 136
 (2) 314
Other non-regulated revenue (1)
96 24 54 175 
Total non-regulated revenue486
 1,610
 928
 604
 (4) 3,624
Total non-regulated revenue259 712 432 225 (2)1,626 
Total revenue$1,995
 $1,610
 $928
 $604
 $(4) $5,133
Total revenue$971 $712 $432 $225 $(2)$2,338 

(1)         Other non-regulated revenue primarily includes lease and derivative revenue not accounted for under ASC 606.
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. The contract liabilities from contracts with customers were $137$376 million and $117$531 million as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
During the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, we recognized revenue of $11$183 million and $7$10 million, respectively, that was included in the corresponding contract liability balance at the beginning of the periods.


23 | NotesIn August 2020, AES Gener reached an agreement with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued) | June 30, 2020 and 2019early terminate two PPAs of the Angamos coal-fired plant in Chile, further accelerating AES Gener's decarbonization strategy. As a result of the termination payment, Angamos recognized a contract liability of $655 million, of which $55 million will be derecognized each month through the end of the remaining performance obligation in August 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the remaining contract liability is $219 million.


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 $1.4As of March 31, 2021, approximately $1.3 billion of contract consideration related to the construction, but not yet collected through the 25 year PPA, was reflected as a loan receivable, net of CECL reserve of $33 million,$32 million. Mong Duong met the held-for-sale criteria and the loan receivable balance was reclassified to held-for-sale assets as of June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. Of the loan receivable balance, $83 million was classified as Current held-for-sale assets and $1.2 billion was classified as Noncurrent held-for-sale assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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, 2020,March 31, 2021, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $12$11 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 2020 and 2021, with the remainder recognized thereafter.

15.

22 | Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued) | March 31, 2021 and 2020

14. 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,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Other Income
Gain on sale of assets (1)
$
 $
 $43
 $
 
Gain on insurance proceeds (2)

 12
 
 35
 Other9
 6
 11
 13
 Total other income$9
 $18
 $54
 $48
         
Other ExpenseLoss on sale and disposal of assets$1
 $9
 $2
 $14
 Non-service pension and other postretirement costs1
 5
 1
 9
 
Other 
1
 
 4
 3
 Total other expense$3
 $14
 $7
 $26

Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Other Income
Gain on remeasurement to acquisition-date fair value (1)
$36 $
Gain on sale of assets (2)
43 
Other
Total other income$43 $45 
Other Expense
Loss on commencement of sales-type leases (3)
$13 $
Loss on sale and disposal of assets
Other
Total other expense$16 $
_____________________________
(1)
Primarily associated with the gain on sale of Redondo Beach land at Southland. See Note 18—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions
(1)    Related to the remeasurement of our existing equity interest in sPower’s development platform as part of the step acquisition to form AES Clean Energy Development. See Note 18—Acquisitions for further information.
(2)
Associated with recoveries for property damage at the Andres facility in the Dominican Republic from a lightning incident in September 2018.
16.(2)    Primarily associated with the gain on sale of Redondo Beach land at Southland. See Note 17—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.
(3)    Related to a loss recognized at commencement of a sales-type lease at AES Distributed Energy. See Note 9—Leases for further information.
15. ASSET IMPAIRMENT EXPENSE
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,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Kilroot and Ballylumford$
 $115
 $
 $115
Other
 1
 6
 1
Total$
 $116
 $6
 $116

Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Puerto Rico$475 $
Other(2)
Total$473 $
Kilroot and BallylumfordPuerto RicoIn April 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its entire 100% interestNew factors arose in the Kilrootfirst quarter of 2021 associated with the economic costs and operational and reputational risks of disposal of coal combustion residuals off island. In addition, new legislative initiatives surrounding the prohibition of coal generation assets in Puerto Rico were introduced. Collectively, these factors along with management’s decision on how to best achieve our stated decarbonization goals resulted in an indicator of impairment at our asset group in Puerto Rico. As such, management performed a recoverability test in accordance with ASC 360 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 determinedconcluded that Puerto Rico’s undiscounted cash flows did not exceed the carrying value of the asset group of $232 million was greater than itsgroup. The fair value less costsof the asset group was determined to sellbe $73 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment loss of $114approximately $475 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 werePuerto Rico is reported in the EurasiaUS and Utilities SBU reportable segment. See Note 18—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for further information.
17.16. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s provision for income taxes is based on the estimated annual effective tax rate, plus discrete items. The effective tax ratesrate for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 were 108%89% and 48%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 were 48% and 36%28%, respectively. The difference between the Company’s effective tax rates for the 20202021 and 20192020 periods and the U.S. statutory tax rate


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of 21% related primarily to U.S. taxes on foreign earnings, foreign tax rate differentials, the impacts of foreign currency fluctuations at certain foreign subsidiaries, nondeductible expenses, and valuation allowance.
The impact of foreign currency devaluation in Mexico was approximately $13$19 million of discrete tax benefit for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2020.
The Company recognized discrete tax expense of approximately $13 million


23 | Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued) | March 31, 2021 and $21 million as a result of incremental capitalized interest in Chile for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized discrete tax expense of approximately $25 million as a result of incremental deferred taxes relating to DPL for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

18.17. HELD-FOR-SALE AND DISPOSITIONS
Held-for-Sale
AES Tietê Inova Soluções — In February 2021, the Company signed an agreement to sell its ownership in AES Inova Soluções, an investment platform in distributed solar generation, for $18 million. The sale is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021. On a consolidated basis, the carrying value of the investment held-for-sale as of March 31, 2021 was $14 million. Pre-tax income attributable to AES was immaterial for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, respectively. AES Tietê Inova Soluções is reported in the South America SBU reportable segment.
Mong Duong — In December 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its entire 51% ownership interest in Mong Duong, a coal-fired plant in Vietnam, and 51% equity interest in Mong Duong Finance Holdings B.V, an SPV accounted for as an equity affiliate. The sale is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in early 2022. As of March 31, 2021, the Mong Duong plant and SPV were classified as held-for-sale, but did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. On a consolidated basis, the carrying value of the plant and SPV held-for-sale as of March 31, 2021 was $503 million. Mong Duong is reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment.
Estrella del Mar I — The Estrella del Mar I power barge met the held-for-sale criteria as of December 31, 2020, but did not meet criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. On a consolidated basis, the carrying value of the power barge held-for-sale as of March 31, 2021 was $16 million. Estrella del Mar I is reported in the MCAC SBU reportable segment.
Itabo — In June 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its 43% ownership interest in Itabo, a coal-fired plant and gas turbine in Dominican Republic, for $101 million. TheOn April 8, 2021, the Company completed the sale is subject to regulatory approvalfor $88 million, reflecting dividends distributed by Itabo and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020.customary adjustments. As of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, Itabo was classified as held-for-sale, but did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. On a consolidated basis, the carrying value of the Itabo facility held-for-sale as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $194$201 million. Itabo is reported in the MCAC SBU reportable segment.
Jordan — In February 2019,November 2020, the Company entered intosigned an agreement to sell its 36%26% ownership interest in two generation plants, IPP1 and IPP4, and a solar plant in Jordan. In December 2019, the original sales agreement expired, and in April 2020, one of the potential buyers withdrew from the transaction due to the uncertain economic conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company continues with an active process to complete the sale of its controlling interest in IPP1 and IPP4 and believesfor $58 million. The sale is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021. After completion of the sale, remains probable. However,the Company will retain a 10% ownership interest in IPP1 and IPP4, which will be accounted for as an equity method investment. As of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the solar plant no longer met the held-for-sale criteria. As such, the solar plant was reclassified as held and used as of June 30, 2020. The generation plants remainwere classified as held-for-sale, but do not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. On a consolidated basis, the carrying value of the plants held-for-sale as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $153$159 million. Jordan is reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment.
Pre-taxExcluding any impairment charges, pre-tax income attributable to AES of businesses held-for-sale was as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2020 2019 2020 2019
Itabo$8
 $6
 $19
 $14
Jordan5
 5
 10
 8
Total$13
 $11
 $29
 $22

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Mong Duong15 15 
Itabo11 
Jordan
Estrella Del Mar I
Total$26 $34 
Dispositions
Kazakhstan Hydroelectric — Affiliates of the Company (the “Affiliates”) previously operated Shulbinsk HPP and Ust-Kamenogorsk HPP (the “HPPs”), two hydroelectric plants in Kazakhstan, under a concession agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan (“ROK”). In April 2017, the ROK initiated the process to transfer these plants back to the ROK. The ROK indicated that arbitration would be necessary to determine the correct Return Share Transfer Payment ("RST") and, rather than paying the Affiliates, deposited the RST into an escrow account. In exchange, the Affiliates transferred 100% of the shares in the HPPs to the ROK, under protest and with a full reservation of rights. In February 2018, the Affiliates initiated the arbitration process in international court to recover at least $75 million of the RST placed in escrow, based on the September 30, 2017 RST calculation.
In May 2020, the arbitrator issued a final decision in favor of the Affiliates, awarding the Affiliates a net amount of damages of approximately $45 million, which has been collected. AES recorded the remaining $30 million as a loss on sale during the quarter ended June 30, 2020. Prior to their transfer, the Kazakhstan HPPs were reported in the Eurasia SBU reportable segment.
Redondo Beach Land — In March 2020, the Company completed the sale of land held by AES Redondo Beach, a gas-fired generating facility in California. The land’s carrying value was $24 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain on sale of $41 million, reported in Other income on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. AES Redondo Beach will lease back the land from the purchaser for the remainder of the generation facility’s useful life. Redondo Beach is reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.


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18. ACQUISITIONS
Kilroot and Ballylumford AES Clean Energy Development In June 2019,On February 1, 2021, the Company substantially completed the salemerger of its entire 100%the sPower and AES Distributed Energy development platforms to form AES Clean Energy Development, which will serve as the development vehicle for all future renewable projects in the U.S. As part of the transaction, AES acquired an additional 25% ownership interest in the Kilroot coalsPower development platform from AIMCo, our existing partner in the sPower equity method investment, in exchange for a 25% ownership interest in specifically identified development entities of Distributed Energy, certain future exit rights in the new partnership, and oil-fired plant and energy storage facility$7 million of cash.
The sPower development platform was carved-out of AES’ existing equity method investment. AES’ basis in the portion of assets transferred was $77 million, and the Ballylumford gas-fired plantcontribution to AES Clean Energy Development resulted in a corresponding decrease in the United Kingdom for $118 million, resulting in a pre-tax loss on salecarrying value 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.sPower investment. See Note 166Asset Impairment ExpenseInvestments in and Advances to Affiliates for further information. The sPower development assets transferred were remeasured at their acquisition-date fair values, resulting in the recognition of a $36 million million gain, recorded in Other income on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company recorded $81 million in Goodwill as of the acquisition date, representing the difference between the fair value of the consideration transferred, the noncontrolling interest in the sPower development platform, and the acquisition-date fair value of the Company’s previously held equity interest and the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company has recorded preliminary amounts for the purchase price allocation; however, the Company may continue to make adjustments pertaining to the valuation of the transaction, certain development project assets, and associated deferred taxes during the measurement period.
Shady Point —Subsequent to the closing of the transaction, AES holds a 75% ownership interest in AES Clean Energy Development. AIMCo holds the remaining 25% minority interest along with certain partnership rights, though currently not in effect, that would enable AIMCo to exit in the future. AIMCo’s minority interest is recorded as temporary equity in In May 2019,Redeemable stock of subsidiaries on the Company completed the saleCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 10—Redeemable Stock of Shady Point, a U.S. coal-fired generating facility,Subsidiaries for $29 million. The sale did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. Prior to its sale, Shady Point wasfurther information. AES Clean Energy Development is reported in the US and Utilities SBU reportable segment.
Excluding any impairment charges or gain/loss on sale, pre-tax loss attributable to AES of disposed businesses was as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2019 2019
Kilroot and Ballylumford$(5) $(1)
Shady Point(2) (3)
Total$(7) $(4)

19. ACQUISITIONS
Penonome IIn May 2020, AES Panama completed the acquisition of the Penonome I wind farm from Goldwind International for $80 million. The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition, therefore the consideration transferred, plus transaction costs, was allocated to the individual assets and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values. Any differences arising from post-closing adjustments will be allocated accordingly. Penonome I is reported in the MCAC SBU reportable segment.
20. 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. The effect of such potential common stock is computed using the treasury stock 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,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, where income represents the numerator and weighted average shares represent the denominator.
Three Months Ended June 30,2020 2019
(in millions, except per share data)Loss Shares $ per Share Income Shares $ per Share
            
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE           
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders$(86) 665
 $(0.13) $16
 664
 $0.02
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES    
      
Restricted stock units
 
 
 
 3
 
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE$(86) 665
 $(0.13) $16
 667
 $0.02
            
            
Six Months Ended June 30,2020 2019
(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$58
 665
 $0.09
 $170
 663
 $0.26
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES           
Stock options
 1
 
 
 1
 
Restricted stock units
 2
 
 
 3
 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE$58
 668
 $0.09
 $170
 667
 $0.26

Three Months Ended March 31,20212020
(in millions, except per share data)LossShares$ per ShareIncomeShares$ per Share
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders$(148)666 $(0.22)$144 664 $0.22 
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
Stock options
Restricted stock units
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE$(148)666 $(0.22)$144 668 $0.22 
The calculation of diluted earnings per share excluded 2 million outstanding stock awards for the six months ended June 30, 2020, and 1 million outstanding stock awards for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, which would be anti-dilutive. These stock awards could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future.


26 | Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued) | June 30, 2020 and 2019


For the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the calculation of diluted earnings per share excluded 5 million outstanding stock awards because their impact would be anti-dilutive given the loss from continuing operations. These stock awards could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future. Had the Company generated income, 24 million potential shares of common stock related to the stock awards would have been included in diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.


25 | Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued) | March 31, 2021 and 2020
21.
As described in Note 11—Equity, the Company issued $1,043 million in Equity Units in March 2021, consisting of $1,043 million of Series A Preferred Stock and the 2024 Purchase Contracts. Prior to February 15, 2024, the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted at the option of the holder only in connection with a fundamental change. On and after February 15, 2024, the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted freely at the option of the holder. Upon conversion, the Company will deliver to the holder with respect to each share of Series A Preferred Stock being converted (i) a share of our Series B Preferred Stock, or, solely with respect to conversions in connection with a redemption, cash and (ii) shares of our common stock, if any, in respect of any conversion value in excess of the liquidation preference of the preferred stock being converted. The conversion rate is initially 31.5428 shares of common stock per one share of Series A Preferred Stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $31.70 per share of common stock. The Series A Preferred Stock is excluded from the denominator of the diluted earnings per share calculation on the basis that the Series A Preferred Stock will be settled in cash except to the extent that the conversion value exceeds its liquidation preference. Therefore, before any redemption or conversion, the shares of common stock that would be required to settle the applicable conversion value in excess of the liquidation preference, if the Company elects to settle such excess in shares of common stock, would be included in the denominator of diluted earnings per share in periods in which they are dilutive. The shares related to the convertible preferred stock were anti-dilutive during March 2021.
20. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted global economic activity, including electricity and energy consumption, and caused significant volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. The global impact of the outbreak has been rapidly evolving and many countries, including the United States, have reacted by instituting quarantines, mandating business and school closures, and restricting travel.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, COVID-19 had a moderate impact on the financial results and operations of the Company, as the economic impact of the pandemic was reflected throughout the second quarter. The magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown at this time and may have material and adverse effects on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows in future periods.
GoodwillMountain View In April 2021, a triggering event for potential impairment related to re-powering the site was identified for the Mountain View Power Partners generation facility. The Company considers a reporting unit at risk of impairment when its fair value does not exceed itsanalysis is ongoing, and the carrying amount by more than 10%. Duringof the annual goodwill impairment test performedfixed assets is approximately $75 million as of October 1, 2019, the Company determined that the fair value of its Gener reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 3%. Therefore, Gener's $868 million goodwill balance is considered "at risk", largely dueMarch 31, 2021. There was no impact to the Chilean Government's announcement to phase out coal generation by 2040, andconsolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021 as a decline in long-term energy prices.
Given the uncertainties in the global market caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company assessed whether current events or circumstances indicated it was more likely than not the fair valueresult of the Gener reporting unit was reduced below its carrying amount in the second quarteridentification of 2020. After assessing the relevant factors, the Company determined there was nothis triggering event requiring a reassessment of goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2020. While the duration and severity of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic remain unknown, further deterioration in the global market could result in changes to assumptions utilized in the goodwill assessment.event.
The Company monitors its reporting units at risk of impairment for interim impairment indicators, and believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the calculations are reasonable as of June 30, 2020. Should the fair value of any of the Company’s reporting units fall below its carrying amount because of reduced operating performance, market declines, changes in the discount rate, regulatory changes, or other adverse conditions, goodwill impairment charges may be necessary in future periods.
22.21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Tietê Itabo On April 8, 2021, the Company completed the sale of its 43% ownership interest in Itabo, a coal-fired plant and gas turbine in Dominican Republic, for $88 million. See Note 17On July 27, 2020, BNDES accepted AES Holdings Brazil Ltd.’s binding offer to acquire an additional 18.5% ownership in AES Tietê—Held-for-Sale and Dispositions for approximately $250 million, with the majority of funding provided by previously secured non-recourse debt financing from a consortium of Brazilian banks. This transaction closed on August 5, 2020, which increased the Company’s ownership of AES Tietê to 42.9%.further information.
Cubico Wind Complex Acquisition — On April 30, 2021, AES Brasil completed the acquisition of the Cubico Wind Complex and the Santos Wind Complex for $109 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments. The transaction was financed through AES Brasil, and will be reported in the South America SBU.


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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 20192020 Form 10-K.
Forward-Looking Information
The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements regarding us, our business, prospects and our results of operations, including our expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, 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. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding management’s intents, beliefs, and current expectations and typically contain, but are not limited to, the terms “anticipate,” “potential,” “expect,” “forecast,” “target,” “will,” “would,” “intend,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “plan,” and similar words. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A.—Risk Factors of this Form 10-Q, Item 1A.—Risk Factors and Item 7.—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our 20192020 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). For additional information regarding our business, see Item 1.—Business of our 20192020 Form 10-K.
We have two lines of business: generation and utilities. Each of our SBUs participates in our first business line, generation, in which we own and/or operate power plants to generate and sell power to customers, such as utilities, industrial users, and other intermediaries. Our US and Utilities SBU participates in our second business line, utilities, in which 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.
Executive Summary
Compared with last year, secondfirst quarter diluted earnings per share from continuing operations decreased $0.15$0.44 to a loss of $0.13.$0.22. This decrease reflects higher impairments and losses on sales in the current period, a higher effective tax rate, lower contributions from our US and Utilities SBU primarily driven by the realization of the anticipated impact of COVID-19 on demand and lower regulated rates as a result of the changes in DP&L’s ESP, and prior year gainsunrealized losses on foreign currency derivatives;derivatives in Argentina, and the prior year impacts of a gain on sale of land in the U.S. and incremental capitalized interest in Chile; partially offset by a positive impact in Chile due to incremental capitalized interest and higher margins at our MCACSouth America SBU largely due to net gains from early contract terminations at Angamos and higher availabilitygeneration at Chivor due to the life extension project completed in the prior year, lower Parent interest expense due to realized gains on de-designated interest rate swaps and improved hydrologylower interest rates, gain on remeasurement of our interest in Panama.sPower’s development platform, the prior year other-than-temporary impairment at OPGC, and lower income tax expense.
Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, decreased $0.01 to $0.25,$0.28, mainly due to lower contributions from our US and Utilities SBU primarily driven by the realization of the anticipated impact of COVID-19 on demand and lower regulated rates as a result of the changes in DP&L’s ESP, partially offset by a positive impact in Chile due to incremental capitalized interest.
Compared with last year, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $0.17 to $0.09. This decrease reflects higher impairments and losses on sales in the current period, lower contributions from our US and Utilities SBU primarily driven by the realization of the anticipated impact of COVID-19 on demand and lower regulated rates as a result of the changes in DP&L’s ESP, and prior year insurance proceeds in the Dominican Republic; partially offset by higher margins at our MCAC SBU largely due to higher availability and improved hydrology in Panama,impacts of a gain on sale of land in the U.S., and incremental capitalized interest in Chile, and a positive impacthigher adjusted tax rate in the current year; partially offset by the commencement of operations of the Southland Energy CCGTs, higher generation at Chivor due to the life extension project completed in the prior year, and lower Parent interest expense due to realized gains on de-designated interest rate swaps and lower interest rates.


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Chile due to incremental capitalized interest.
Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, increased $0.01 to $0.54, mainly due to higher margins at our MCAC SBU largely due to higher availability and improved hydrology in Panama, a gain on sale of land in the U.S., a positive impact in Chile due to incremental capitalized interest, and a lower adjusted tax rate; partially offset by lower contributions from our US and Utilities SBU primarily driven by the realization of the anticipated impact of COVID-19 on demand and lower regulated rates as a result of the changes in DP&L’s ESP, and prior year insurance proceeds in the Dominican Republic.


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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.
(2) GWh sold in 2019.2020.


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Overview of Strategic Performance
AES is leading the industry's transition to clean energy by investing in sustainable growth and innovative solutions. The Company is taking advantage of favorable trends in clean power generation, transmission and distribution, and LNG infrastructure to deliver superior results.
Sustainable Growth: Through its presence in key growth markets, AES is well-positioned to benefit from the global transition toward a more sustainable power generation mix.
In year-to-date 2020, the Company completed construction of 1,437 MW of new projects, including:
1,299 MW Southland repowering project in Southern California;
100 MW Vientos Bonaerenses wind facility in Argentina;
28 MW of solar and solar plus storage in the U.S. at AES Distributed Energy; and
10 MW Alfalfal Virtual Reservoir energy storage facility in Chile.
In year-to-date 2020,2021, the Company was awarded or signed 1,5371,088 MW of renewables and energy storage under long-term PPAs, including 852PPAs:
459 MW of solar, 359 MW of wind, 35 MW of energy storage, and 24 MW of hydro in the second quarterUnited States; and
211 MW of 2020:wind in Brazil.
589 MW of energy storage, solar and solar plus storage in the U.S.;
581 MW of wind and solar at AES Gener in Chile and Colombia;
187 MW of wind at AES Tietê in Brazil;
109 MW of wind in Mexico; and
71 MW of wind and solar in Panama.
The Company's backlog of 6,1916,926 MW of renewables now includes:
2,092 MW under construction and expected on-line through 2021;
3,683 MW of renewables signed under long-term PPAs; and
416 MW awarded.
2,570 MW under construction and expected on-line through 2024; and
4,356 MW of renewables signed under long-term PPAs, including a 10-year agreement to supply Google’s data centers in Virginia with 500 MW of 24/7 carbon-free energy.
The Company is on tracksecured a 20-year agreement for 34 TBTU of excess throughput LNG capacity in Central America, and expects to reduce its coal-fired generation to below 30% of total generation volume by year-end 2020 (proforma for asset sales announcedcontract the remaining 45 TBTU in 2020) and to less than 10% by year-end 2030.
In the second quarter of 2020, the Company signed agreements to sell three coal-fired plants (2,000 MW) in India and the Dominican Republic, which will decrease the Company's generation from coal by 11 percentage points, to approximately 34% of its total generation.
In August 2020, the Company acquired an additional 18.5% interest in AES Tietê in Brazil, bringing its total interest to 43%.near-future.
This transaction will strengthen the Company’s renewable portfolio and reinforces the substantial progress the Company is making toward achieving its aggressive decarbonization targets.
Innovative Solutions: The Company is developing and deploying innovative solutions such as battery-based energy storage, digital customer interfaces and energy management.
Fluence, the Company's joint venture with Siemens, is the global leader in the fast-growing energy storage market, which is expected to increase by 1540% annually.
In April, Fluence agreed to 20 GW annually.
Fluence has a total backlog of 1.6 GW.
In July 2020,partner with Northvolt, the Company acquired a 25% stake in 5B, a prefabricated solar solution provider whose patented technology allows solar projectsleading European battery developer and manufacturer, to be installed updevelop sustainable, next-generation battery systems for grid-scale energy storage, to three times faster, while using half the land to achieve the same solar output.
Superior Results: By investing in sustainable growthlower total cost of ownership and offering innovative solutions to customers, the Company is transforming its business mix to deliver superior results.improve functionality.
The Company has a resilient and diversified portfolio of electric generation and utilities with credit-worthy offtakers and an average contract life of 14 years.

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had $3.5 billion of available liquidity. This includes $2.2 billion of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments, as well as $1.3 billion available under committed credit lines.


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Review of Consolidated Results of Operations (unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)20212020$ change% change
Revenue:
US and Utilities SBU$949 $971 $(22)-2 %
South America SBU884 712 172 24 %
MCAC SBU535 432 103 24 %
Eurasia SBU270 225 45 20 %
Corporate and Other24 28 (4)-14 %
Eliminations(27)(30)10 %
Total Revenue2,635 2,338 297 13 %
Operating Margin:
US and Utilities SBU107 120 (13)-11 %
South America SBU352 177 175 99 %
MCAC SBU122 140 (18)-13 %
Eurasia SBU59 51 16 %
Corporate and Other32 32 — — %
Eliminations(8)(13)38 %
Total Operating Margin664 507 157 31 %
General and administrative expenses(46)(38)(8)21 %
Interest expense(190)(233)43 -18 %
Interest income68 70 (2)-3 %
Loss on extinguishment of debt(1)(1)— — %
Other expense(16)(4)(12)NM
Other income43 45 (2)-4 %
Loss on disposal and sale of business interests(5)— (5)NM
Asset impairment expense(473)(6)(467)NM
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(35)24 (59)NM
Other non-operating expense— (44)44 -100 %
Income tax expense(8)(89)81 -91 %
Net equity in losses of affiliates(30)(2)(28)NM
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS(29)229 (258)NM
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(119)(85)(34)40 %
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$(148)$144 $(292)NM
Net cash provided by operating activities$253 $373 $(120)-32 %
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2020 2019 $ change % change 2020 2019 $ change % change
Revenue:               
US and Utilities SBU$913
 $976
 $(63) -6 % $1,884
 $1,995
 $(111) -6 %
South America SBU711
 765
 (54) -7 % 1,423
 1,610
 (187) -12 %
MCAC SBU381
 478
 (97) -20 % 813
 928
 (115) -12 %
Eurasia SBU214
 265
 (51) -19 % 439
 604
 (165) -27 %
Corporate and Other114
 16
 98
 NM
 142
 25
 117
 NM
Eliminations(116) (17) (99) NM
 (146) (29) (117) NM
Total Revenue2,217
 2,483
 (266) -11 % 4,555
 5,133
 (578) -11 %
Operating Margin:      

       

US and Utilities SBU136
 175
 (39) -22 % 256
 387
 (131) -34 %
South America SBU193
 171
 22
 13 % 370
 387
 (17) -4 %
MCAC SBU134
 107
 27
 25 % 274
 182
 92
 51 %
Eurasia SBU49
 41
 8
 20 % 100
 104
 (4) -4 %
Corporate and Other15
 9
 6
 67 % 47
 29
 18
 62 %
Eliminations(3) (1) (2) NM
 (16) (1) (15) NM
Total Operating Margin524
 502
 22
 4 % 1,031
 1,088
 (57) -5 %
General and administrative expenses(40) (49) 9
 -18 % (78) (95) 17
 -18 %
Interest expense(218) (273) 55
 -20 % (451) (538) 87
 -16 %
Interest income64
 82
 (18) -22 % 134
 161
 (27) -17 %
Loss on extinguishment of debt(40) (51) 11
 -22 % (41) (61) 20
 -33 %
Other expense(3) (14) 11
 -79 % (7) (26) 19
 -73 %
Other income9
 18
 (9) -50 % 54
 48
 6
 13 %
Loss on disposal and sale of business interests(27) (3) (24) NM
 (27) (7) (20) NM
Asset impairment expense
 (116) 116
 -100 % (6) (116) 110
 -95 %
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)(6) 22
 (28) NM
 18
 18
 
  %
Other non-operating expense(158) 
 (158) NM
 (202) 
 (202) NM
Income tax expense(113) (57) (56) 98 % (202) (172) (30) 17 %
Net equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates8
 5
 3
 60 % 6
 (1) 7
 NM
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 66
 (66) -100 % 229
 299
 (70) -23 %
Gain from disposal of discontinued businesses3
 1
 2
 NM
 3
 1
 2
 NM
NET INCOME3
 67
 (64) -96 % 232
 300
 (68) -23 %
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries(86) (50) (36) 72 % (171) (129) (42) 33 %
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$(83) $17
 $(100) NM
 $61
 $171
 $(110) -64 %
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS:    
 

       
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax$(86) $16
 $(102) NM
 $58
 $170
 $(112) -66 %
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax3
 1
 2
 NM
 3
 1
 2
 NM
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION$(83) $17
 $(100) NM
 $61
 $171
 $(110) -64 %
Net cash provided by operating activities$447
 $324
 $123
 38 % $820
 $1,014
 $(194) -19 %
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.


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Consolidated Revenue and Operating Margin
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021
Revenue
(in millions)
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Consolidated Revenue — Revenue decreased $266increased $297 million, or 11%13%, for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. Excluding the unfavorable FX impact of $62$28 million, primarily in South America, this decreaseincrease was driven by:
$85212 million in South America primarily driven by the revenue recognized at Angamos for the early termination of contracts with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence, and by higher availability in Colombia from higher reservoir levels;
$104 million in MCAC mainly driven by lower pass-through fuel prices in Mexico, lower contract and spothigher LNG sales in the Dominican Republic, and lower contracthigher pass-through fuel prices driven by lower LNG index prices at the Colon combined cycle facility in Panama;Mexico; and
$63 million in US and Utilities mainly driven by a decrease in energy pass-through rates and lower demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic in El Salvador, lower regulated rates as a result of the changes in DP&L’s ESP, lower fuel revenues and lower retail sales demand at IPL mostly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and at Southland driven by lower capacity sales due to the retirement of units, and a decrease in spot sales driven by lower demand. These decreases were partially offset by increased capacity sales at Southland Energy due to commencement of the PPAs; and
$4932 million in Eurasia mainly driven by the sale of the Northern Ireland businesseshigher sales and generation in June 2019.
Operating Margin
(in millions)
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Consolidated Operating MarginBulgaria.— Operating margin increased $22 million, or 4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. Excluding the unfavorable FX impact of $15 million, this increase was driven by:
$39 million in South America mainly driven by an expected recovery of previously expensed payments from customers in Chile, partially offset by lower margin in Colombia due to drier hydrology; and
$25 million in MCAC mainly in Panama driven by improved hydrology resulting in lower spot market purchases at lower prices, and higher availability due to the outage in 2019 related to Changuinola’s tunnel lining upgrade.


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These favorable impacts were partially offset by a decrease of $39 million in US & Utilities mainly driven by lower regulated rates as a result of the changes in DP&L’s ESP, lower capacity sales due to the retirement of units at Southland, and lower demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic in El Salvador.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenue
(in millions)
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Consolidated Revenue— Revenue decreased $578 million, or 11%, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. Excluding the unfavorable FX impact of $97 million, primarily in South America, this decrease was driven by:
$160 million in Eurasia mainly driven by the sale of the Northern Ireland businesses in June 2019;
$111$22 million in US and Utilities mainly driven by lower regulated rates as a resultunrealized losses from open positions of the changes in DP&L’s ESP, lower fuel revenuescommodity derivatives at IPL, lower retail sales demand at both IPL and DPL primarily due to milder weather and COVID-19 pandemic impacts, and a decrease in energy pass-through rates in El Salvador. These decreases wereSouthland, partially offset by increased capacityhigher sales at Southland Energy due to the timing of the commencement of the PPAs and unrealized gains on derivatives at Southland Energy;
$109 million in South America mainly driven by drier hydrology and lower generation in Colombia due to a life extension project being performed at the Chivor hydro plant, lower pass-through coal prices in Chile, and lower energy and capacity prices (Resolution 31/2020) in Argentina, partially offset by an expected recovery of previously expensed payments from customers in Chile; and
$101 million in MCAC mainly driven by lower generation and volume pass-through fuel revenue in Mexico, lower market prices, spot sales and demand in the Dominican Republic, and lower PPA prices driven by lower LNG index prices at the Colon combined cycle facility in Panama.periods.
Operating Margin
(in millions)
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Consolidated Operating Margin — Operating margin decreased $57increased $157 million, or 5%31%, for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. Excluding the unfavorable FX impact of $23 million, primarily in South America, this decreaseincrease was mainly driven by:
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ESP and lower retail sales demandSouth America primarily due to milder weather, lower capacity salesthe drivers discussed above.
This favorable impact was partially offset by a decrease of:
$17 million in MCAC driven by a decrease in generation in Panama primarily due to the retirementdisconnection of units at Southland, a favorable revision to the ARO at DPLEstrella del Mar I power barge in 2019, lower demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic in El Salvador, and increased rock ash disposal at Puerto Rico.
These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by an increase of $91 million in MCAC mostly in Panama due to the outage in 2019 related to Changuinola’s tunnel lining upgrade, improved hydrology,prior year, decreased availability and higher fixed costs in Mexico, and decreased availability at the Colon combined cycle facility, and in the Dominican Republic due to an outage at Itabo, partially offset by higher availability.LNG sales in the Dominican Republic driven by the Eastern Pipeline COD in 2020; and
$13 million in US and Utilities primarily due to the drivers discussed above.


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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 decreased $9increased $8 million, or 18%21%, to $40$46 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $49$38 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, primarily due to abusiness development activity, including costs at Clean Energy that had previously been incurred at sPower and reported within earnings from equity affiliates, and higher reallocation of information technology costs to the SBUs as cost of sales.people costs.
General and administrative expenses
Interest expense
Interest expense decreased $17$43 million, or 18%, to $78 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $95 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily due to a higher reallocation of information technology costs to the SBUs as cost of sales and reduced people costs.
Interest expense
Interest expense decreased $55 million, or 20%, to $218$190 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $273$233 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and decreased $87 million, or 16%, to $451 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $538 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. This decrease is primarily due to incremental capitalizedrealized gains on de-designated interest in Chilerate swaps and lower interest rates duerelated to refinancing at the Parent Company, and Tietê, partially offset by incremental capitalized interest in Chile in the prior period and lower capitalized interest due to the commencement of operations at the Alamitos and Huntington Beach facilities in February 2020.
Interest income
Interest income decreased $18$2 million, or 22%3%, to $64$68 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $82$70 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 with no material drivers.
Other income and expense
Other income decreased $27$2 million, or 17%4%, to $134 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $161 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This decrease is primarily due to the decrease of the CAMMESA interest rate on receivables in Argentina, a lower loan receivable balance at Mong Duong, and a decreased accounts receivable balance in the Dominican Republic.
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt decreased $11 million, or 22%, to $40$43 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $51$45 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. This decrease wasMarch 31, 2020, primarily due to lossesthe prior year gain on sale of $43 millionRedondo Beach land at DPL in 2019 resulting from the redemption of senior notes,Southland. This was partially offset by a lossthe current year gain on remeasurement of $37our equity interest in the sPower development platform to its acquisition-date fair value, recognized as part of the merger to form AES Clean Energy Development.
Other expense increased $12 million at the Parent Company resulting from the redemption of senior notes in 2020.
Loss on extinguishment of debt decreased $20 million, or 33%, to $41$16 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $61$4 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019. This decrease wasMarch 31, 2020, primarily due to losses of $43 million at DPL in 2019 resulting from the redemption of senior notes and $11 million at Gener in 2019, partially offset by a loss recognized at commencement of $37 milliona sales-type lease at the Parent Company resulting from the redemption of senior notes in 2020.AES Distributed Energy.
See Note 8—14—DebtOther Income and Expense and Note 18—Acquisitions included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
Other income and expense
Other income decreased $9 million, or 50%, to $9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $18 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to the prior year gain on insurance recoveries associated with property damage at the Andres facility.
Other income increased $6 million, or 13%, to $54 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $48 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This increase was primarily due to the gain on sale of Redondo Beach land at Southland, partially offset by the prior year gain on insurance recoveries associated with property damage at the Andres facility.


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Other expense decreased $11 million, or 79%, to $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $14 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and decreased $19 million, or 73%, to $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $26 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily due to the disposal of tunnel lining at Changuinola in 2019.
See Note 15—Other Income and Expense included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
Loss on disposal and sale of business interests
Loss on disposal and sale of business interests was $27$5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, primarily due to the settlement of arbitration related toadditional loss on the sale of the Kazakhstan HPPs.
LossUruguaiana. There was no gain or loss on disposal and sale of business interests was $3interest during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Asset impairment expense
Asset impairment expense increased $467 million to $473 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily dueMarch 31, 2021, compared to the loss on sale of Kilroot and Ballylumford, partially offset by the gain on sale of a portion of our interest in sPower’s operating assets.
See Note 18—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
There was no asset impairment expense during the three months ended June 30, 2020. Asset impairment expense was $116$6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020. This increase was primarily due to a prior year$475 million impairment at Puerto Rico associated with the economic costs and reputational risks of $115 million as a resultdisposal of Kilroot and Ballylumford being classified as held-for-sale.
Asset impairment expense decreased $110 million, or 95%, to $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $116 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily due to a prior year impairment of $115 million as a result of Kilroot and Ballylumford being classified as held-for-sale. This decrease was partially offset by the current year abandonment of certain development projects no longer being pursued in Chile.coal combustion residuals off island.
See Note 16—15—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 March 31,
(in millions)20212020
Chile$$22 
Argentina(41)
Other(2)(1)
Total (1)
$(35)$24 

(1)Includes losses of $19 million and gains of $39 million on foreign currency derivative contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.


 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2020 2019 2020 2019
Chile$(12) $(1) $10
 $1
Dominican Republic7
 (1) 9
 (1)
Corporate3
 9
 4
 1
Argentina(10) 11
 (7) 14
Other6
 4
 2
 3
Total (1)
$(6) $22
 $18
 $18
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(1)
Includes losses of $21 million and gains of $13 million on foreign currency derivative contracts for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and gains of $18 million and $17 million on foreign currency derivative contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company recognized net foreign currency transaction losses of $6$35 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, primarily due to unrealized losses on foreign currency derivatives in South America duerelated to the appreciating Colombian peso and losses on foreign currency derivativesgovernment receivables in Argentina, partially offset by gains in the Dominican Republic due to the depreciating Dominican peso.
The Company recognized net foreign currency transaction gains of $18 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to realizedunrealized derivative gains on foreign currency derivatives in South America due to the depreciating Colombian peso and gains in the Dominican Republic due to the depreciating Dominican peso, partially offset by losses on foreign currency derivatives in Argentina.peso.
The Company recognized net foreign currency transaction gains of $22$24 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, primarily driven bydue to realized and unrealized gains on foreign currency derivatives relatedin South America due to government receivables in Argentina and gains at the Parent Company resulting from the appreciation of intercompany receivables denominated in Euro.depreciating Colombian peso.
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 derivatives related to government receivables in Argentina.


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Other non-operating expense
Other non-operating expense was $158 million and $202$44 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.March 31, 2020. In March 2020, the Company recognized a $43 million other-than-temporary impairment of the OPGC equity method investment due to the current economic slowdown. In June 2020, the Company agreed to sell its entire stake in the OPGC investment, resulting in an additional other-than-temporary impairment of $158 million. There were no other non-operating expenses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2021.
See Note 7—6—Investments in and Advances to Affiliates included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense increased $56decreased $81 million, or 98%91%, to $113$8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $57$89 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The Company’s effective tax rates were 108%89% and 48%28% for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively. This net increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the impact of the additional other-than-temporaryasset impairment of the OPGC equity method investment, as well as incremental deferred taxes relating to DPL, both recordedat Puerto Rico in the second quarter of 2020.
Income tax expense increased $30 million, or 17%, to $202 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $172 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2021. The Company’s effective tax rates were 48% and 36% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. This net increase in theprior year effective tax rate was primarily due to the impact of both the aforementioned other-than-temporary impairment of the OPGC equity method investment and the incremental deferred taxes relating to DPL. These impacts were partially offsetimpacted by the recognition of tax benefit related to a depreciating Peso in certain of our Mexican subsidiaries.subsidiaries, partially offset by the impact of the other-than-temporary impairment of the OPGC equity method investment.
See Note 7—15—Asset Impairment Expense included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for details of the asset impairment and Note 6—Investments In and Advances to Affiliates included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for details offurther information regarding the other-than-temporary impairment.
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%. Furthermore, our foreign earnings may be subjected to incremental U.S. taxation under the 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 earningslosses of affiliates
Net equity in losses of affiliates increased $3$28 million or 60%, to $8$30 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $5$2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. This increase was primarily driven by a decrease in earnings at Mesa La Paz of $13 million due to higher income taxes caused by the fluctuation of the Mexican peso and a $17 million increasedecrease in earnings at Guacolda as a result of lower depreciation expense$8 million due to the long-lived asset impairment recognizedsuspension of equity method accounting in October 2019, partially offset by a $13 million decreaseSeptember 2020.
See Note 6—Investments in earnings at sPower dueand Advances to the impairmentAffiliates included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of certain development projects.this Form 10-Q for further information.
Net equity in earnings of affiliates increased $7 million to earnings of $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to losses of $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This increase in earnings was primarily due to a $21 million increase in earnings at Guacolda as a result of lower depreciation expense and a $7 million increase in earnings on the Eólica Mesa La Paz project, which achieved commercial operations in December 2019, partially offset by a $17 million decrease in earnings at sPower due to the impairment of certain development projects.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries increased $36$34 million, or 72%40%, to $86$119 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $50$85 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
Higher earnings in Chile mainly drivendue to net gains from early contract terminations at Angamos, partially offset by lowerhigher interest expense due to prior year incremental capitalized interest; and
Lower interest expense due to lower interest rates at Tietê; and
Higher earnings in Panama primarilyColombia due to the life extension project at the Chivor hydroelectric plant completed in the prior year outage at Changuinola as a result of upgrading the tunnel lining, improved hydrology in 2020, and higher availability, higher energy sales margin and lower fixed costs at Colon.year.
These increases were partially offset by:
Lower earnings in ColombiaPanama due to drier hydrology at the Chivor hydroelectric plant; anddisconnection of the Estrella del Mar power barge.


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Prior year gains on foreign currency derivatives in South America.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries increased $42 million, or 33%, to $171 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $129 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This increase was primarily due to:
Higher earnings in Chile mainly driven by lower interest expense due to incremental capitalized interest and higher equity earnings at our Guacolda equity affiliate; and
Higher earnings in Panama primarily due to the prior year outage at Changuinola as a result of upgrading the tunnel lining, improved hydrology in 2020, and higher availability, higher energy sales margin and lower fixed costs at Colon.
These increases were partially offset by:
Lower earnings in Colombia due to drier hydrology and a life extension project at the Chivor hydroelectric plant; and
HLBV allocation of losses to noncontrolling interests at Distributed Energy.
Net income (loss) attributable to The AES Corporation
Net income attributable to The AES Corporation decreased $100$292 million, to a loss of $83$148 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to income of $17$144 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. This decrease was primarily due to:
Other-than-temporaryLong-lived asset impairment of OPGC;at Puerto Rico;
Lower margins at our US and Utilities SBU;
Loss on extinguishment of debt at the Parent Company;
Loss on sale of the Kazakhstan HPPs as a result of the final arbitration decision;
Prior year realized foreign exchange gains primarily due to the settlement of a tax liability in Argentina; and
Higher income tax expense.
These decreases were partially offset by:
Prior year impairments of Kilroot and Ballylumford;
Prior year loss on extinguishment of debt at DPL;
Lower interest expense due to incremental capitalized interest in Chile; and
Higher margins at our MCAC SBU and South America SBUs.
Net income attributable to The AES Corporation decreased $110 million, or 64%, to $61 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $171 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This decrease was primarily due to:
Other-than-temporary impairment of OPGC;
Lower margins at our US and Utilities SBU;
Loss on extinguishment of debt at the Parent Company;
Prior period gains on insurance proceeds associated with the lightning incident at the Andres facility in 2018; and
Loss on sale of the Kazakhstan HPPs as a result of the final arbitration decision.
These decreases were partially offset by:
Prior year impairments of Kilroot and Ballylumford;
Higher margins at our MCAC SBU;
Prior year losses on extinguishment of debt at DPL and Gener;
Lower interest expense due to incremental capitalized interest in Chile;
Gaingain on sale of land held by AES Redondo Beach at Southland;
Unrealized losses on foreign currency derivatives related to government receivables in Argentina; and


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Prior year lossincremental capitalized interest in Chile.
These decreases were partially offset by:
Higher margins at our South America SBU due to net gains from early contract terminations at Angamos;
Lower Parent interest expense due to realized gains on disposalde-designated interest rate swaps and lower interest rates;
Prior year other-than-temporary impairment at OPGC;
Gain on remeasurement of assets at Changuinola associated with upgradingour equity interest in the tunnel lining.sPower development platform to acquisition-date fair value; and
Lower income tax expense.
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.
During the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, the Company changed the definitions of Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted PTC, and Adjusted EPS to exclude net gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases.Minera Spence. We believe these transactions are economically similar to sales of business interests and excluding these gains or losses better reflects the underlying business performanceinclusion of the Company.effects of this non-recurring transaction would result in a lack of comparability in our results of operations and would distort the metrics that our investors use to measure us.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company changed the definitions of Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted PTC, and Adjusted EPS to remove the adjustment for costs directly associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations, and office consolidation. As this adjustment was specific to the major restructuring program announced by the Company in 2018, we believe removing this adjustment from our non-GAAP definitions provides simplification and clarity for our investors.
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 directlynet gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations,the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and office consolidation.Minera Spence. 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)2020 2019 2020 2019
Operating Margin$524
 $502
 $1,031
 $1,088
Noncontrolling interests adjustment (1)
(154) (136) (323) (297)
Unrealized derivative gains(5) (2) (17) (2)
Disposition/acquisition losses2
 5
 4
 10
Total Adjusted Operating Margin$367
 $369
 $695
 $799
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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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Three Months Ended March 31,
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Margin (in millions)20212020
Operating Margin$664 $507 
Noncontrolling interests adjustment (1)
(209)(169)
Unrealized derivative losses44 (12)
Disposition/acquisition losses
Net gains from early contract terminations at Angamos(110)— 
Total Adjusted Operating Margin$391 $328 
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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, and gains and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses and costs due to the early retirement of debt; and (f) costs directlynet gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations,the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and office consolidation.Minera Spence. 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 Corporate 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 or retire debt, or implement restructuring initiatives,and the non-recurring nature of the impact of the early contract terminations at Angamos, 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. 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.
Adjusted PTC should not be construed as an alternative to income from continuing operations attributable to


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Three Months Ended March 31,
Reconciliation of Adjusted PTC (in millions)20212020
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to The AES Corporation$(148)$144 
Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation(36)55 
Pre-tax contribution(184)199 
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)69 (16)
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)
Disposition/acquisition losses (gains)(15)
Impairment losses475 53 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Net gains from early contract terminations at Angamos(110)— 
Total Adjusted PTC$247 $250 

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 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Reconciliation of Adjusted PTC (in millions)2020 2019 2020 2019
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax, attributable to The AES Corporation$(86) $16
 $58
 $170
Income tax expense from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation81
 36
 136
 121
Pre-tax contribution(5) 52
 194
 291
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)14
 6
 (2) 9
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)(12) 7
 (3) 18
Disposition/acquisition losses29
 5
 30
 14
Impairment expense168
 121
 221
 123
Loss on extinguishment of debt44
 49
 48
 57
Total Adjusted PTC$238
 $240
 $488
 $512
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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, and gains and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses and costs due to the early retirement of debt; (f) costs directlynet gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with a major restructuring program, including, but not limited to, workforce reduction efforts, relocations,the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and office consolidation;Minera Spence; and (g) tax benefit or expense related to the enactment effects of 2017 U.S. tax law 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 or retire debt, or implement restructuring activities,the one-time impact of the 2017 U.S. tax law reform and subsequent period adjustments related to enactment effects, and the non-recurring nature of the impact of the early contract terminations at Angamos, 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.


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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS2020 2019 2020 2019 Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS20212020
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations$(0.13) $0.02
 $0.09
 $0.26
 Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations$(0.22)$0.22 
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses0.02
 0.01
 
 0.01
 
Unrealized foreign currency losses (gains)(0.01) 0.02
 
 0.02
 
Disposition/acquisition losses0.04
(1) 
0.01
(2) 
0.04
(1) 
0.02
(2) 
Impairment expense0.25
(3) 
0.18
(4) 
0.33
(5) 
0.18
(4) 
Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)Unrealized derivative and equity securities losses (gains)0.10 (1)(0.02)
Unrealized foreign currency lossesUnrealized foreign currency losses0.01 0.01 
Disposition/acquisition gainsDisposition/acquisition gains(0.02)(2)— 
Impairment lossesImpairment losses0.71 (3)0.08 (4)
Loss on extinguishment of debt0.07
(6) 
0.07
(7) 
0.07
(6) 
0.09
(7) 
Loss on extinguishment of debt0.01 — 
U.S. Tax Law Reform Impact0.02
(8) 

 0.02
(8) 
0.01
 
Net gains from early contract terminations at AngamosNet gains from early contract terminations at Angamos(0.16)(5)— 
Less: Net income tax benefit(0.01)
(9) 
(0.05)
(10) 
(0.01)
(9) 
(0.06)
(10) 
Less: Net income tax benefit(0.15)(6)— 
Adjusted EPS$0.25
 $0.26
 $0.54
 $0.53
 Adjusted EPS$0.28 $0.29 
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(1)Amount primarily relates to unrealized derivative losses in Argentina mainly associated with foreign currency derivatives on government receivables of $38 million, or $0.06 per share, and net unrealized derivative losses on power and commodities swaps at Southland of $33 million, or $0.05 per share.
(2)Amount primarily relates to gain on remeasurement of our equity interest in sPower to acquisition-date fair value of $36 million, or $0.05 per share, partially offset by day-one loss recognized at commencement of a sales-type lease at AES Distributed Energy of $13 million, or $0.02 per share.
(3)Amount primarily relates to asset impairment at Puerto Rico of $475 million, or $0.71 per share.
(4)Amount primarily relates to other-than-temporary impairment of OPGC of $43 million, or $0.06 per share.
(5)Amount relates to net gains at Angamos associated with the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence of $110 million, or $0.16 per share.
(6)Amount primarily relates to income tax benefits associated with the impairment at Puerto Rico of $119 million, or $0.18 per share, partially offset by income tax expense related to net gains at Angamos associated with the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence of $28 million, or $0.04 per share.
(1)
Amount primarily relates to loss on sale of the Kazakhstan HPPs of $30 million, or $0.05 per share, as result of the final arbitration decision.
(2)
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)
Amount primarily relates to other-than-temporary impairment of OPGC of $158 million, or $0.24 per share, and impairments at our sPower equity affiliate, impacting equity earnings by $10 million, or $0.01 per share.
(4)
Amount primarily relates to asset impairments at Kilroot and Ballylumford of $115 million, or $0.17 per share.
(5)
Amount primarily relates to other-than-temporary impairment of OPGC of $201 million, or $0.30 per share, and impairments at our sPower equity affiliate, impacting equity earnings by $15 million, or $0.02 per share.
(6)
Amount primarily relates to loss on early retirement of debt at the Parent Company of $37 million, or $0.06 per share.
(7)
Amount primarily relates to loss on early retirement of debt at DPL of $45 million, or $0.07 per share.
(8)
Amount represents adjustment to tax law reform remeasurement due to incremental deferred taxes related to DPL of $16 million, or $0.02 per share.
(9)
Amount primarily relates to income tax benefits associated with the loss on early retirement of debt at the Parent Company of $11 million, or $0.02 per share.
(10)
Amount primarily relates to income tax benefits associated with the impairments at Kilroot and Ballylumford of $23 million, or $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.
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 March 31,
2020 2019 $ Change % Change 2020 2019 $ Change % Change20212020$ Change% Change
Operating Margin$136
 $175
 $(39) -22 % $256
 $387
 $(131) -34 %Operating Margin$107 $120 $(13)-11 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
113
 157
 (44) -28 % 197
 339
 (142) -42 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
126 84 42 50 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
57
 118
 (61) -52 % 128
 240
 (112) -47 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
44 71 (27)-38 %
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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 2019 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.


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10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.

Operating Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 decreased $39$13 million, or 22%11%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Decrease at DPL due to lower regulated retail margin primarily due to changes to DP&L’s ESP$(22)
Decrease at Southland driven by lower capacity sales due to unit retirements and a decrease in spot sales primarily due to weather impact, partially offset by lower depreciation expense(21)
Decrease in El Salvador mainly driven by lower demand due to the impact of COVID-19(16)
Increase at Southland Energy due to the commencement of the PPA periods during Q210
Increase at IPL primarily due to lower maintenance expense driven by fewer planned outages, partially offset by lower retail margin driven by lower demand mainly due to the impact of COVID-196
Other4
Total US and Utilities SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(39)
Decrease at Southland mainly due to higher unrealized losses from open positions of commodity derivatives$(44)
Increase at Southland Energy primarily due to CCGT units operating a full quarter in 2021 and the commencement of the PPA periods, partially offset by decrease in gain from commodity derivatives29 
Increase at DPL due to higher regulated retail margin primarily due to higher volumes from favorable weather and higher transmission rates
Other(5)
Total US and Utilities SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(13)
Adjusted Operating Margin decreased $44increased $42 million primarily due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI and excluding unrealized gains and losses on derivatives and costs associated with dispositions of business interests.derivatives.
Adjusted PTC decreased $61$27 million, primarily driven by the decreasegain in Adjusted Operating Margin described above and increased interest expense at Southland Energy due to lower capitalized interest following completion of the CCGT units.
Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $131 million, or 34%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Decrease at DPL due to lower regulated retail margin primarily due to changes to DP&L’s ESP and lower volumes mainly due to milder weather in Q1$(43)
Decrease at Southland driven by lower capacity sales due to unit retirements and a decrease in spot sales primarily due to weather impact, partially offset by lower depreciation expense(25)
Decrease at DPL due to a credit to depreciation expense in 2019 as a result of a reduction in the ARO liability at DPL's closed plants, Stuart and Killen(23)
Decrease in El Salvador mainly driven by lower demand due to the impact of COVID-19(14)
Decrease at DPL due to lower PJM capacity prices on remaining generation capacity contracts and the end of certain capacity contracts in May 2020(10)
Decrease in Puerto Rico mainly driven by an increase of rock ash disposal(7)
Decrease at IPL due to lower retail margin driven by lower volumes from milder weather in Q1 and lower demand due to the impact of COVID-19 in Q2, partially offset by lower maintenance expense driven by fewer planned outages(5)
Other(4)
Total US and Utilities SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(131)
Adjusted Operating Margin decreased $142 million primarily due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI and excluding unrealized gains and losses on derivatives and costs associated with dispositions of business interests.
Adjusted PTC decreased $112 million, primarily driven by the decrease in Adjusted Operating Margin described above and increased interest expense at Southland Energy due to lower capitalized interest following completion of the CCGT units, partially offset by a gain on sale of land held by AES Redondo Beach at Southland anand a decrease at sPower primarily related to higher allocated losses from tax equity partnerships in 2021, partially offset by the increase at Distributed Energy due to the HLBV allocation of noncontrolling interest earnings, and lower interest expenses due to refinancing.in Adjusted Operating Margin described above.
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 March 31,
2020 2019 $ Change % Change 2020 2019 $ Change % Change20212020$ Change% Change
Operating Margin$193
 $171
 $22
 13% $370
 $387
 $(17) -4 %Operating Margin$352 $177 $175 99 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
109
 93
 16
 17% 204
 213
 (9) -4 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
112 95 17 18 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
140
 106
 34
 32% 259
 221
 38
 17 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
88 119 (31)-26 %
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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 2020 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.


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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 2019 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.
Operating Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 increased $22$175 million, or 13%99%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Expected recovery of previously expensed payments from customers in Chile$49
Drier hydrology in Colombia partially offset by higher spot prices(21)
Lower energy and capacity prices (Resolution 31/2020) in Argentina partially offset by margin from new wind assets(9)
Other3
Total South America SBU Operating Margin Increase$22


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Increase in Chile primarily related to early contract terminations at Angamos in Q3 2020$154 
Higher margin in Colombia related to higher reservoir level as a result of the life extension project executed during Q1 202039 
Lower energy and capacity prices partially offset by commencement of operations of wind facilities in Argentina(13)
Lower margin in Brazil primarily due to local currency depreciation and higher energy purchases, partially offset by higher margin from wind facilities.(5)
Total South America SBU Operating Margin Increase$175
Adjusted Operating Margin increased $16$17 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI.NCI and the net gains on early contract terminations at Angamos.
Adjusted PTC increased $34decreased $31 million, mainly driven by higher realized foreign currency losses at Argentina and the impact of gains on foreign currency derivative instruments booked at Chile in the prior period, higher interest expense primarily associated with incremental capitalized interest at Alto Maipo in the prior period, and lower equity earnings at Guacolda due to the suspension of equity method accounting in September 2020. See Note 6—Investments in and Advances to Affiliates included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information. These negative impacts were partially offset by the increase in Adjusted Operating Margin described above and a decrease in interest expense due to incremental capitalized interest at Alto Maipo, partially offset by realized FX in Argentina.above.
Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $17 million, or 4%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Lower reservoir levels as a result of the life extension project at Chivor during Q1 2020 and drier hydrology in Colombia$(64)
Expected recovery of previously expensed payments from customers in Chile49
Other(2)
Total South America SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(17)
Adjusted Operating Margin decreased $9 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI.
Adjusted PTC increased $38 million, mainly driven by a decrease in interest expense due to incremental capitalized interest at Alto Maipo and higher equity earnings from Guacolda mostly related to better operating results. These positive impacts were partially offset by realized FX in Argentina, lower interest income primarily driven by lower interest rates on CAMMESA receivables, and the decrease in Adjusted Operating Margin described above.
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 March 31,
2020 2019 $ Change % Change 2020 2019 $ Change % Change20212020$ Change% Change
Operating Margin$134
 $107
 $27
 25% $274
 $182
 $92
 51%Operating Margin$122 $140 $(18)-13 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
96
 81
 15
 19% 189
 135
 54
 40%
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
84 93 (9)-10 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
66
 63
 3
 5% 144
 113
 31
 27%
Adjusted PTC (1)
61 78 (17)-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 2019
(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 2020 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.
Operating Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2020 increased $27March 31, 2021 decreased $18 million, or 25%13%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Increase in Panama driven by improved hydrology resulting in lower spot market purchases at lower spot prices$14
Higher availability in Panama mainly due to the outage in 2019 related to Changuinola's tunnel lining upgrade13
Total MCAC SBU Operating Margin Increase$27
Decrease in Panama mainly driven by Estrella del Mar I power barge disconnection in July 2020, partially offset by wind project acquired in Q2 2020$(10)
Decrease in Dominican Republic at Itabo driven by lower availability due to extended planned outage in 2021, offset by lower depreciation(7)
Decrease in Mexico driven by lower availability and higher fixed costs(6)
Increase in Dominican Republic driven by higher availability due to the outage of Andres in 2020 and higher LNG sales driven by Eastern Pipeline COD in 2020, partially offset by lower contract and spot margin in Andres and DPP
Other(1)
Total MCAC SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(18)
Adjusted Operating Margin increased $15decreased $9 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI.
Adjusted PTC increased $3decreased $17 million, mainly driven by the increasedecrease in Adjusted Operating Margin described above and Changuinola’s tunnel disposallower equity earnings in 2019, partially offset by insurance recoveries associated with property damage at Andres in 2019, lower interest capitalization for Andres and Changuinola’s tunnel projects, and lower interest income in Dominican Republic.
Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased $92 million, or 51%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Higher availability in Panama mainly due to the outage in 2019 related to Changuinola's tunnel lining upgrade$28
Increase in Panama driven by improved hydrology resulting in lower spot market purchases at lower spot prices27
Increase in Panama driven by higher availability, higher energy sales margin and lower fixed costs at the Colon combined cycle plant21
Increase in the Dominican Republic driven by higher availability mainly at Itabo, gas sales margin and capacity offset by higher depreciation and insurance costs13
Other3
Total MCAC SBU Operating Margin Increase$92
Adjusted Operating Margin increased $54 millionMexico mainly due to higher income tax as a result of the drivers above, adjusted for NCI.fluctuation of the Mexican peso in the prior period.
Adjusted PTC increased $31 million, mainly driven by the increase in Adjusted Operating Margin described above and Changuinola’s tunnel disposal in 2019 partially offset by insurance recoveries associated with property damage at Andres in 2019, lower interest capitalization for Andres and Changuinola’s tunnel projects, and lower interest income in Dominican Republic.



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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 March 31,
2020 2019 $ Change % Change 2020 2019 $ Change % Change20212020$ Change% Change
Operating Margin$49
 $41
 $8
 20% $100
 $104
 $(4) -4 %Operating Margin$59 $51 $16 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
36
 32
 4
 13% 74
 84
 (10) -12 %
Adjusted Operating Margin (1)
44 38 16 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
49
 39
 10
 26% 93
 95
 (2) -2 %
Adjusted PTC (1)
51 44 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 andItem 1.—Business included in our 2019
(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 2020 Form 10-K for the respective ownership interest for key businesses.
Operating Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 increased $8 million, or 20%16%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Impact of the sale of Kilroot and Ballylumford businesses in June 2019$5
Improved operational performance in Vietnam4
Other(1)
Total Eurasia SBU Operating Margin Increase$8
Improved operational performance and Euro appreciation in Maritza$
Other
Total Eurasia SBU Operating Margin Increase$
Adjusted Operating Margin increased $4$6 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI.
Adjusted PTC increased $10$7 million, mainly driven by the increase in Adjusted Operating Margin described above, lower interest expense as a result of debt repayments in Bulgaria, and higher equity earnings at OPGC.above.
Operating Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $4 million, or 4%, which was driven primarily by the following (in millions):
Impact of the sale of Kilroot and Ballylumford businesses in June 2019$(6)
Other2
Total Eurasia SBU Operating Margin Decrease$(4)
Adjusted Operating Margin decreased $10 million due to the drivers above, adjusted for NCI.
Adjusted PTC decreased $2 million, mainly driven by the decrease in the Adjusted Operating Margin described above, offset by lower interest expense due to regular debt repayment.
Key Trends and Uncertainties
During the remainder of 20202021 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. For the risk factors related to our business, see Item 1.—Business and Item 1A.—Risk Factors of our 20192020 Form 10-K.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Since December 2019, theThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted over 150 countries, including every state in the United States. The outbreak of COVID-19 has severely impacted global economic activity, including electricity and energy consumption, and caused significant volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. The global impact of the pandemic has been rapidly evolving and many countries, including the United States, have reacted by instituting quarantines, mandating business and school closures, and restricting travel.
For the quarter ending June 30, 2020, the economic impact of the pandemic was reflected throughout the quarter and impacted the financial results and operations of the Company. We expect to continue to experience impacts from the pandemic in the second half of 2020. The following discussion highlights our assessment of the impacts of the pandemic on our current financial and operating status, and our financial and operational outlook based on information known as of this filing. Also see Part II, Item 1A—1A.Risk Factors of this Form 10-Q.


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10-K.

Business Continuity — AsThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we are taking a variety of measures to ensurehave conducted our ability to generate, transmit, distribute and sell electric energy, to ensure the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and communities and to provide essential services to the communities in which we operate. We continue to respond to this global crisis through comprehensive measures to protect our employees while fulfilling our vital role in providing our customers with electric energy. While there have been stay-at-home restrictions in place in most of the locations where we operate, our operations are considered essential and have been running without significant disruption.Stay-at-home restrictions have been lifted in some of our areas of operation and non-essential employees are beginning to return to work at our locations in stages. Most of our management and administrative personnel are able to work remotely, and we have not experienced significant issues affecting our operations or ability to maintain effective internal controls and produce reliable financial information.
Demand We derive approximately 85% of our total revenues from our regulated utilities and long-term sales and supply contracts or PPAs at our generation businesses, which contributes to a relatively stable revenue and cost structure at most of our businesses. TheIn 2020, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the energy market materialized in our operational locations in the second quarter and has beenwas generally better than our revised expectations for the quarter. Oursecond of half of the year. Across our global portfolio, our utilities businesses experiencedhave generally performed in line with our expectations consistent with a mid-single digit percentage declinerecovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in the second quarter. Internationally, demand has decreased 4 to 15% in our key markets, with improvements in mostfirst quarter of our markets in June. However, our business model in those markets is primarily based on take-or-pay contracts or tolling agreements, with limited exposure to demand. Additionally, the uncontracted portion of our generation business is exposed to increased price risk resulting from materially lower demand associated with the pandemic. We are also experiencing a decline in electricity spot prices in some of our markets due to lower system demand.2021. While we cannot predict the length and magnitude of the pandemic or how it could impact global economic conditions, continuous and/a delayed or further declines in futuredisrupted recovery with respect to demand have the potential tomay adversely impact our financial results for 2020.
Liquidity — Our liquidity position remains strong. As of June 30, 2020 we had $2.1 billion in cash and restricted cash deposits and $422 million in short-term investments. Total Parent Company Liquidity was $609 million at June 30, 2020, with a limited amount of recourse debt due for repayment prior to 2025.
In the second quarter, AES accessed the capital markets to issue $900 million in principal amount of 3.30% senior secured notes due in 2025 and $700 million in principal amount of 3.95% senior secured notes due in 2030, the proceeds of which were used to repay a substantial portion of recourse debt due prior to 2025. Additionally, IPALCO issued $475 million of 4.25%, ten-year notes, and DPL issued $415 million of 4.125% notes due 2025. To date, we have repaid approximately 75% of the debt due to mature at our subsidiaries in 2020. In addition, we utilized cash from operations to repay approximately $350 million of Q1 2020 drawings on our Parent Company revolver in the second quarter.
Further, we have secured financing for most of our significant construction projects that are planned for completion in 2020. We have made all required payments, including payments for salaries and wages owed to our employees. Our subsidiaries have continued to remit dividends to the Parent Company as expected. We have paid all declared dividends on AES stock and have made no changes to our dividend expectations. Also see Part I, Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Capital Resources and Liquidity of this Form 10-Q.
Credit Exposures — We continue to monitor and manage our credit exposures in a prudent manner.2021.
Our credit exposures have continued in-line with historical levels with some modest deterioration in days sales outstanding from utility customers, primarily in El Salvador inand within the second quarter of 2020 and, to a lesser extent, in the U.S. These impacts are expected to be partially offset by recoveries through U.S. regulatory rate-making mechanisms and a securitization of the El Salvador customer payment moratorium receivables.customary 45-60 day grace period. We have not experienced any material credit-related impacts from our PPA offtakers in the first half of 2020; however, we may be exposeddue to heightened credit-related risks that develop over the remainder of 2020 if some of our offtakers experience further challenges from COVID-19 impacts. We expect significant economic disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic to continue for the remainder of 2020. If these disruptions continue beyond 2020, further deterioration in our credit exposures and customer collections could result.pandemic.
Supply Chainand DevelopmentOur supply chain management has remained robust during this challenging time and we continue to closely manage and monitor developments. We currently have an adequate supply of solar panels and lithium-ion batteries in our inventorycontinue to fulfill the majority of our current project needs for 2020. We have experiencedexperience certain minor delays in some of our development projects, primarily in permitting processes and the implementation of interconnections, due to governments and other authorities having limited capacity to perform their functions.



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CARES Act — The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. While we currently expect a limited impact from this legislation on our business, certain elements such as changes in the deductibility of interest may provide some cash benefits in the near term.
Income Taxes — Our interpretation of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) may change as the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issue additional guidance. For example, the Company is currently reviewing final regulations related to the GILTI high-tax exception published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2020. The Company is also currently reviewing final and proposed regulations on business interest expense deductions that were released on July 28, 2020. These regulations may materially impact our 2020 and future year effective tax rates and future cash tax obligations. The Company also continues to monitor the potential impact of the COVID-19 impactpandemic on our financial results and operations, operations.
Additionally, governments continue to look for ways to increase revenues,which maycould result in the need to record a valuation allowance against deferred tax assetslaw changes in the jurisdictions where we operate.future.
Macroeconomic and Political
During the past few years, some countries where our subsidiaries conduct business have experienced macroeconomic and political changes. In the event these trends continue, there could be an adverse impact on our businesses.
Argentina— In the run up to the 2019 Presidential elections, the Argentine peso devalued significantly and the government of Argentina imposed capital controls and announced a restructuring of Argentina’s debt payments. Restrictions on the flow of capital have limited the availability of international credit, and economic conditions in Argentina have further deteriorated, triggering additional devaluation of the Argentine peso and a deterioration of the country’s risk profile.
On October 27, 2019, Alberto Fernández was elected president. The new administration has been evaluating solutions to the Argentine economic crisis. On February 27, 2020, the Secretariat of Energy passed Resolution No. 31/2020 that includes the denomination of tariffs in local currency indexed by local inflation (currently delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic), and reductions in capacity payments received by generators. These regulatory changes are expected to have a negative impact on our financial results.
On April 17, 2020, the government of Argentina presented a debt restructuring proposal to international creditors. On May 22, 2020, Argentina did not make a scheduled interest payment on its public debt, triggering a sovereign debt default. On August 4, 2020, Argentina reached an agreement with three groups of its major foreign private creditors to restructure this debt and extended the acceptance period for the exchange offer of the new bonds until August 24, 2020.
Although the situation remains unresolved, it has not had a material impact on our current exposures to date, and payments on the long-term receivables for the FONINVEMEM Agreements are current. For further information, see Note 7—Financing Receivables in Item 8—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of the 2019 Form 10-K.
Chile — In October 2019,recent years, Chile sawhas experienced significant protests associated with economic conditionssocial unrest resulting in an October 2020 referendum that determined that a new constitution will be drafted by a constitutional convention following further votes expected in May 2021 and in 2022. In addition, other initiatives to address the declarationsocial unrest are under consideration and could result in regulatory or policy changes that may affect our results of a state of emergencyoperations in several major cities.Chile.
In November 2019, the Chilean government enacted Law 21,185 that establishes a Stabilization Fund for regulated energy prices. Historically, the government updated the prices for regulated energy contracts every six months to reflect the indexation the contracts have to exchange ratesAs discussed in Item 7—Management’s Discussion and commodities prices. The new law freezes regulated pricesAnalysis of Financial Condition and does not allow the pass-throughResults of these contractual indexation updates to customers beyond the pricing in effect at July 1, 2019, until new lower-cost renewable contracts are incorporated into pricing in 2023. Consequently, costs incurred in excessOperationsKey Trends and Uncertainties of the July 1, 2019 price will be accumulated and borne by generators.2020 Form 10-K, AES Gener has deferred collection of $74 million of revenue as of June 30, 2020. It is expected such amounts deferred will be fully repaid to generators prior toexecuted an agreement in December 31, 2027.
Other initiatives to address2020 for the concernssale of the protesters, including potential constitutional amendments, are under consideration by Congress and could resultreceivables generated pursuant the Tariff Stabilization Law, of which $55 million was collected in regulatory changes that may affect our results of operations in Chile.2021.
Puerto Rico — As discussed in Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and Uncertainties of the 20192020 Form 10-K, our subsidiaries in Puerto Rico have a long-term PPA with state-owned PREPA, which has been facing economic challenges that could result in a material adverse effect on our business in Puerto Rico.


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AES Puerto Rico and AES Ilumina’s non-recourse debt of $268$238 million and $32$31 million, respectively, continue to be in technical default and are classified as current as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 as a result of PREPA’s bankruptcy filing in July 2017. The Company is in compliance with its debt payment obligations as of June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
The Company's receivable balances in Puerto Rico as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 totaled $71$53 million, of which $20$1 million was overdue. Despite the Title III protection, PREPA has been making substantially all of its payments to the generators in line with historical payment patterns.
ConsideringNew factors arose in the information available asfirst quarter of 2021 associated with the filing date, management believeseconomic costs and operational and reputational risks of disposal of coal combustion residuals off island. In addition, new legislative initiatives surrounding the prohibition of coal generation assets in Puerto Rico were introduced. Collectively, these factors along with management’s decision on how to best achieve our decarbonization goals resulted in an indicator of impairment at its asset group in Puerto Rico. The Company performed an impairment analysis and determined that the carrying amount of ourits coal-fired long-lived assets in Puerto Ricowas not recoverable. As a result, the Company recognized asset impairment expense of $539 million is recoverable as of June 30, 2020.$475 million.
Reference Rate Reform — As discussed in Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsKey Trends and Uncertainties of the 20192020 Form 10-K, in July 2017, the UK Financial Conduct Authority announced that it intends to phase out LIBOR by the end of 2021. In the U.S., the Alternative Reference Rate Committee at the Federal Reserve identified the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as its preferred alternative rate for LIBOR; alternative reference rates in other key markets are under development. On November 30, 2020, the ICE Benchmark Association ("IBA") announced it had begun consultation on its intention to cease publication of two specific LIBOR rates by December 31, 2021, while extending the timeline for the overnight, one-month, three-month, six-month, and 12-month USD LIBOR rates through June 30, 2023. On March 5, 2021, IBA published a feedback statement for the consultation, announcing its intention to cease the publication of these rates on the specified dates. AES holds a substantial amount of debt and derivative contracts referencing LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark. Although the full impact of the reform remains unknown, we have begun to engage with AES counterparties to discuss specific action items to be undertaken in order to prepare for amendments when they become due.
Global Tax Legislation — The macroeconomic and political environments in the U.S. and some countries where our subsidiaries conduct business have changed during 2020 and 2021. This could result in significant impacts to tax law. For example, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The $1.9 trillion Act includes COVID-19 relief as well as broader stimulus, but also includes several revenue-raising and business tax provisions. Two corporate income tax increases partially offset the cost of the


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bill: the elimination of a beneficial foreign tax credit rule, set to take effect in 2021, and the expansion of executive compensation deduction limits effective in 2027.
Further, in the first quarter of 2021, President Biden announced the “American Jobs Plan”, a $2 trillion spending package that would include funding for clean energy focused infrastructure investments, and the “Made in America Tax Plan”, which seeks to increase the U.S. corporate tax rate and effect international tax reforms. Additionally, Congressional democrats introduced the “No Tax Breaks for Offshoring” and “Stop Tax Haven Abuse Acts”, both of which seek to increase U.S. taxes related to the non-U.S. activities of U.S. headquartered companies. The Company believes it would benefit from the clean energy initiatives though the tax implications may be unfavorable in the short term. Additional details regarding these potential changes in law are expected to be made available in the second quarter.
Decarbonization Initiatives
Several initiatives have been announced by regulators and offtakers 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. The shift to renewables has caused certain customers to migrate to other low-carbon energy solutions and this trend may continue. Certain of our contracts contain clauses designed to compensate for early contract terminations, but we cannot guarantee full recovery. 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, result in a reduction of the estimated useful life of certain coal facilities, or have 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 phase-out. Under the agreement, Ventanas 1 (114 MW) will cease operation in November 2022 and Ventanas 2 (208 MW) in May 2024. These units will2024; however, AES Gener has announced its intention to accelerate the disconnection of these units. On December 26, 2020, the Chilean government issued Supreme Decree Number 42, which allows coal plants to remain connected to the grid asin “strategic operating reserve”reserve status” for up to five years after ceasing operations, will receive a reduced capacity payment, and will be dispatched,dispatch, if necessary, to ensure the electric system’s reliability. On December 29, 2020, Ventanas 1 ceased operation and entered "strategic reserve status." Ventanas 2 is also expected to enter "strategic reserve status" in August 2021.
Considering the information available as of the filing date, management believes the carrying amount of our coal-fired long-lived assets in Chile of $2.7$1.9 billion is recoverable as of June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act On 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. Unless the Act is amended or a waiver from its provisions is obtained, AES Puerto Rico will need to convert fuel sources to continue operating. PREPA and AES Puerto Rico have begun discussing conversion options,discussed various strategic alternatives, but have not reached any plan would be subjectagreement. As described under Macroeconomic and Political above, additional factors arose in the first quarter of 2021 with respect to lender and regulatory approval, includingthe disposal of coal combustion residuals, which contributed to the Company recognizing an asset impairment expense of $475 million.
Hawaii In July 2020, the Hawaii State Legislature passed Senate Bill 2629 that prohibits AES Hawaii from generating electricity from coal after December 31, 2022. This bill will restrict the Company from contracting the asset beyond the expiration of its existing PPA. Considering the information available as of the Oversight Board that filed for bankruptcy on behalffiling date, management believes the carrying amount of PREPA.our coal-fired long-lived assets in Hawaii of $30 million is recoverable as of March 31, 2021.
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 20192020 Form 10-K.

Regulatory
DP&L Rate Case— Ohio law requires utilities to file either an ESP or MRO plan to establish SSO rates. From November 1, 2017 through December 18, 2019,DP&L operated pursuant to an approved ESP plan, which was initially filed on March 13, 2017 (“ESP 3”). On November 21, 2019, the PUCO issued a supplemental


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Regulatory
order modifying ESP 3,AES Maritza PPA Review — DG Comp is conducting a preliminary review of whether AES Maritza’s PPA with NEK is compliant with the European Union's State Aid rules. No formal investigation has been launched by DG Comp to date. However, AES has begun engaging in discussions with the DG Comp case team and asthe Government of Bulgaria (“GoB”) to attempt to reach a result DP&L filed a Noticenegotiated resolution of WithdrawalDG Comp’s review (“PPA Discussions”). Separately, earlier this year, GoB submitted its proposed plan for the reform and liberalization of its ESP 3 Application and requested to revertelectricity market to the ESP rates that were in effect prior to ESP 3 (“ESP 1 Rates”European Commission (the “Market Reform Plan”). The Noticeproposed Market Reform Plan is part of Withdrawal was approvedGoB’s plan to introduce a market-wide capacity remuneration mechanism, which would require approval by DG Comp. The Market Reform Plan proposes a deadline of June 30, 2021 for the PUCO on December 18, 2019. The PUCO order required, amongtermination of AES Maritza’s PPA, and anticipates discussions with AES Maritza about that issue. There can be no assurance that, as part of the PPA Discussions, the other things, DP&Lparties will not seek a prompt termination of the PPA.
We do not believe termination of the PPA is justified. Nevertheless, the PPA Discussions will involve a range of potential outcomes, including but not limited to conduct both an ESP v. MRO Testthe termination of the PPA and payment of some level of compensation to validate that the ESP is more favorable in the aggregate than whatAES Maritza. Any negotiated resolution would be experienced under an MRO,and a prospective SEET, both of which were filed with the PUCO on April 1, 2020. DP&L is also subject to an annual retrospective SEET. The ultimatemutually acceptable terms, lender consent, and DG Comp approval. At this time, we cannot predict the outcome of the ESP v. MROPPA Discussions or when those discussions will conclude. Nor can we predict how DG Comp might resolve its review if the PPA Discussions fail to result in an agreement concerning the agency’s review. AES Maritza believes that its PPA is legal and SEET proceedingsin 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 assurance that this matter will be resolved favorably; if it is not, there could havebe a material adverse effect on DP&L’sthe Company’s financial condition, results of operations, financial conditionoperation, and cash flows.
Considering the information available as of the filing date, management believes the carrying value of our long-lived assets at Maritza of approximately $1 billion is recoverable as of March 31, 2021.
AES Indiana Replacement Generation— On February 26, 2021, as a result of the plans to retire approximately 630 MW of coal-fired generation at Petersburg units 1 and 2 in 2021 and 2023, respectively, AES Indiana filed a petition with the IURC for approvals and cost recovery associated with these retirements, including: (1) approval of AES Indiana’s creation of regulatory assets for the net book value of Petersburg units 1 and 2 upon retirement; (2) amortization of the regulatory assets based upon AES Indiana’s depreciation rates; and (3) recovery of the regulatory assets through inclusion in AES Indiana’s rate base and ongoing amortization in AES Indiana’s future rate cases.
AES Indiana Excess Distributed Generation RatesOn January 23,March 1, 2021, AES Indiana filed a petition with the IURC for approval of its proposed rate for the procurement of excess distributed generation (“EDG”) and related customer EDG credit issues. The EDG rate will replace the current net metering program and will be offered beginning July 2022, when net metering is no longer available to new customers.
AES Ohio Transmission Service— In March 2020, DP&LAES Ohio filed an application for a formula-based rate for its transmission service, which was approved and made effective May 3, 2020, subject to further proceeding and potential refunds. In December 2020, a unanimous settlement was reached regarding these rates and filed with the PUCO requesting approval to defer its decoupling costs consistent with the methodologyFERC, which was approved in its Distribution Rate Case. If approved, deferral would be effective December 18, 2019 and going forward would reduce impacts of weather, energy efficiency programs, and economic changes in customer demand.
TDSIC — On March 4, 2020, the IURC issued an order approving projects under IPL's TDSIC Plan, which is a seven-year plan for eligible transmission, distribution and storage system improvements totaling $1.2 billion from 2020 through 2027. There will be no revenues and/or cost recovery until approval of the TDSIC rider, which is not expected to occur until later in 2020.on April 15, 2021.
U.S. Executive Order Regarding Power Equipment — On May 1, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order banning transactions involving the acquisition, importation, transfer, or installation of certain equipment to be used in connection with the operation of the U.S. interconnected transmission network and electric generation facilities needed to maintain transmission reliability. The ban would apply if such equipment is designed, manufactured or supplied by any company that is subject to, or controlled by, the jurisdiction of a country considered by the U.S. to be a foreign adversary and such transaction would pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the U.S. (the “Executive Order”). We are reviewing the Executive Order and will consider the rules and regulations to be issued pursuant to this Executive Order when they become available, including rules and regulations that may define foreign adversaries, such as China, under the Executive Order or identify equipment or vendors that are exempt from any restrictions under the Executive Order. At this time, the impact of this Executive Order on our U.S. utilities, renewables or other businesses is uncertain.
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. For additional information, refer to Item 3.—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Impairments
Long-lived Assets and Equity Affiliates During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company recognized asset and other-than-temporary impairment expensesexpense of $207$473 million. See Note 7—Investments In and Advances To Affiliates and Note 1615—Asset Impairment Expense included in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information. After recognizing thesethis impairment expenses,expense, the carrying value of long-lived assets that were assessed for impairment totaled $185$260 million at June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
GoodwillThe Company considers a reporting unit at risk of impairment when its fair value does not exceed its carrying amount by 10%. In 2019, the Company determined that the fair value of its Gener reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 3% at the October 1st measurement date. Therefore, the goodwill at Gener is considered “at risk” largely due to the Chilean government’s announcement to phase out coal generation by 2040, and a decline in long-term energy prices.
Given the uncertainties in the global market caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company assessed whether current events or circumstances indicated it was more likely than not the fair value of the Gener reporting unit was reduced below its carrying amount during the second quarter of 2020. After assessing the relevant factors, the Company determined there was no triggering event requiring a reassessment of goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2020. While the duration and severity of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic remain unknown, further deterioration in the global market could result in changes to assumptions utilized in the goodwill assessment.
The Gener goodwill balance was $868 million as of June 30, 2020. Sustained downward pressure on long-term power prices in Chile could also potentially be an indicator of other-than-temporary impairment of certain equity method investments in future periods. Impairments would negatively impact our consolidated results of operations and net worth. See Item 1A.—Risk Factors of the 2019 Form 10-K for further information.


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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, evolving industry expectations to transition away from fossil fuel sources for generation, or an expectation it is more likely than not the asset will be disposed of before the


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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 residuals) and certain air emissions, such as SO2, NOx, particulate matter, mercury and 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; and 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 20192020 Form 10-K.
CSAPRCSAPR addresses the “good neighbor” provision of the CAA, which prohibits sources within each state from emitting any air pollutant in an amount which will contribute significantly to any other state’s nonattainment, or interference with maintenance of, any NAAQS. The CSAPR required significant reductions in SO2 and NOx emissions from power plants in many states in which subsidiaries of the Company operate. The Company is required to comply with the CSAPR in certain states, including Indiana and Maryland. The CSAPR is implemented, in part, through a market-based program under which compliance may be achievable through the acquisition and use of emissions allowances created by the EPA. The Company complies with CSAPR through operation of existing controls and purchases of allowances on the open market, as needed.
In October 2016, the EPA published a final rule to update the CSAPR to address the 2008 ozone NAAQS (“CSAPR Update Rule”). The CSAPR Update Rule found that NOx ozone season emissions in 22 states (including Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) affected the ability of downwind states to attain and maintain the 2008 ozone NAAQS, and, accordingly, the EPA issued federal implementation plans that both updated existing CSAPR NOx ozone season emission budgets for electric generating units within these states and implemented these budgets through modifications to the CSAPR NOx ozone season allowance trading program. Implementation started in the 2017 ozone season (May-September 2017). Affected facilities receive fewer ozone season NOx allowances in 2017 and later, possibly resulting in the need to purchase additional allowances. Additionally, on September 13, 2019, the D.C. Circuit remanded a portion of October 2016 CSAPR Update Rule to the EPA. On March 15, 2021, the EPA released a pre-publication version of a final rule to address the 2020 D.C. Circuit decision. The EPA is issuing new or amended federal implementation plans for 12 states, including Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, with revised CSAPR NOx ozone season emission budgets for electric generating units within these states via a new CSAPR NOx Ozone Season Group 3 Trading Program. Implementation is expected to begin during the 2021 ozone season (May through September 2021) with an effective date 60 days following publication in the Federal Register of the final rule. AES Indiana facilities and AES Warrior Run in Maryland will receive fewer ozone season NOx allowances for future NOx Ozone Seasons likely beginning in 2021 and later, possibly resulting in the need to purchase additional allowances. In addition, subject sources in these states will be required to surrender an equivalent number of previously allocated 2021-2024 Group 2 allowances by deadlines expected to occur in 2021. This requirement applies inclusive of assets and allowances that have since been sold and/or retired, including former AES assets in Ohio and Pennsylvania. While AES no longer operates electric generating units subject to the revised CSAPR Update Rule in Ohio or Pennsylvania, certain prior AES sources in these states will be required to surrender an equivalent number of previously allocated 2021-2024 Group 2 allowances.
While the Company's additional CSAPR compliance costs to date have been immaterial, the future availability of and cost to purchase allowances to meet the emission reduction requirements is uncertain at this time, but it could be material.
Climate Change Regulation On July 8, 2019, the EPA published the final Affordable Clean Energy (“ACE”) Rule, along with associated revisions to implementing regulations, in addition to final revocation of the Clean Power Plan.CPP. The ACE Rule determines that heat rate improvement measures are the Best System of Emissions Reductions for existing coal-fired electric generating units. The final rule requires states with existing coal-fired electric generating units to develop state plans to establish CO2 emission limits for designated facilities. IPLAES Indiana Petersburg and AES Warrior Run have coal-fired electric generating units that may be impacted by this regulation. On February 19,


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2020, Indiana published a First Notice for the Indiana ACE Rule indicating that IDEM intends to determine the best system of emissions reductions and CO2standards for affected units. However, the impact remains largely uncertain because state plans have not yet been developed. On January 19, 2021, the D.C. Circuit vacated and remanded to the EPA the ACE Rule, although the parties have an opportunity to request a rehearing at the D.C. Circuit or seek a review of the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. On March 5, 2021, the D.C. Circuit issued the partial mandate effectuating the vacatur of the ACE Rule. In effect, the CPP will not take effect while the EPA is addressing the remand of the ACE rule by promulgating a new Section 111(d) rule to regulate greenhouse gases from existing electric generating units. The impact of future greenhouse gas emissions regulations remains uncertain.
Waste ManagementCooling Water Intake — On October 19, 2015, an EPAThe Company's facilities are subject to a variety of rules governing water use and discharge. In particular, the Company's U.S. facilities are subject to the CWA Section 316(b) rule regulating CCR under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act as nonhazardous solid waste became effective. The rule established nationally applicable minimum criteria for the disposal of CCR in new and currently operating landfills and surface impoundments, including location restrictions, design and operating criteria, groundwater monitoring, corrective action and closure requirements and post-closure care. The primary enforcement mechanisms under this regulation would be actions commencedissued by the statesEPA that seeks to protect fish and private lawsuits. On December 16, 2016,other aquatic organisms by requiring existing steam electric generating facilities to utilize the Water Infrastructure ImprovementsBTA for the Nation Act ("WIN Act") was signed into law. This includes provisions to implement the CCR rule through a state permitting program, or if the state chooses not to participate, a possible federal permit program. The EPA has indicated that it will implement a phased approach to amending the CCR Rule.cooling water intake structures. On August 14, 2019, the EPA published proposed amendments to the CCR rule relating to the CCR rule’s criteria for determining beneficial use and the regulation of CCR piles, among other revisions. On December 2, 2019, the EPA published additional amendments to the CCR Rule titled “A Holistic Approach To Closure Part A: Deadline To Initiate Closure.” On March 3, 2020, the EPA published proposed amendments to the CCR rule titled “A Holistic Approach to Closure Part B” which would address the beneficial use of CCR for closure of ash ponds subject to forced closure per the CCR Rule. This could impact IPL Petersburg’s ability to use CCR for closure of ash ponds. The CCR rule, current or proposed amendments to the CCR rule, the results of groundwater monitoring data or the outcome of CCR-related litigation could have a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 
Water Discharges — On November 3, 2015,15, 2014, the EPA published its final ELG rulestandards to reduce toxic pollutants dischargedprotect fish and other aquatic organisms drawn into waters of the U.S. bycooling water systems at large power plants. These effluent limitationsstandards require certain subject facilities to choose among seven BTA options to reduce fish impingement. In addition, facilities that withdraw at least 125 million gallons per day for cooling purposes must conduct studies to assist permitting authorities to determine which site-specific controls, if any, are required to reduce entrainment. It is possible that this decision-making process, which includes permitting and public input, could result in the need to install closed cycle cooling systems (closed-cycle cooling towers), or other technology. Finally, the standards require that new units added to an existing facility to increase generation capacity are required to reduce both impingement and new sources include dry handlingentrainment. It is not yet possible to predict the total impacts of fly ash, closed-loop or dry handlingthis final rule at this time, including any challenges to such final rule and the outcome of bottom ash andany such challenges. However, if additional capital expenditures are necessary, they could be material.
Power plants are required to comply with the more stringent effluent limitations for flue gas de-sulfurization wastewater.of state or federal requirements. At present, the California state requirements are more stringent and have earlier compliance dates than the federal EPA requirements, and are therefore applicable to the Company's California assets. On September 1, 2020, in response to a request by the state’s energy, utility, and grid operators and regulators, the SWRCB approved amendments to its OTC Policy. The SWRCB OTC Policy previously required compliance time lines for existing sources was to be established between November 1, 2018the shutdown and permanent retirement of all remaining OTC generating units at AES Alamitos, AES Huntington Beach and AES Redondo Beach by December 31, 2023. On September 18, 2017,2020. The amendment extends the EPA publisheddeadline for shutdown and retirement of AES Alamitos and AES Huntington Beach’s remaining OTC generating units to December 31, 2023 and extends the deadline for shutdown and retirement of AES Redondo Beach’s remaining OTC generating units to December 31, 2021 (the “AES Redondo Beach Extension”). The respective facilities’ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits have been revised to allow the remaining OTC generating units at AESAL, AESHB, and AESRB to continue operation beyond December 31, 2020 and in accordance with the current OTC Policy. In October 2020, the cities of Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach filed a final rule delaying certain compliance datesstate court lawsuit challenging the AES Redondo Beach Extension. The outcome of the ELG rule for two years while it administratively reconsiderslawsuit is unclear. On March 16, 2021 the rule. On April 12, 2019,State Advisory Committee on Cooling Water Intake Structures (SACCWIS) released their draft 2021 report to SWRCB. The report summarizes the U.S. CourtState of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacatedCalifornia’s current electrical grid reliability needs and remanded portions of EPA’s 2015 ELG Rule related to legacy wastewaters and combustion residual leachate. On November 4, 2019, the EPA signed proposed


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revisionsrecommends a two-year extension to the 2015 ELG rule. Itcompliance schedule for Redondo Beach to address system-wide grid reliability needs. The SWRCB has yet to make the final recommendation to amend the OTC Policy. The new air-cooled combined cycle gas turbine generators were constructed at the AES Alamitos and AES Huntington Beach generating stations, and there is too earlycurrently no plan to determine whether this proposal or future revisions toreplace the ELG rule will have a material impact on our business or results of operations.OTC generating units at the AES Redondo Beach generating station following the retirement.
On April 23, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the Hawaii Wildlife Fund v. County of Maui case related to whether a Clean Water Act permit is required when pollutants originate from a point source but are conveyed to navigable waters through a nonpoint source such as groundwater. The Court held that discharges to groundwater require a permit if the addition of the pollutants through groundwater is the functional equivalent of a direct discharge from the point source into navigable waters. We are reviewing this decision and it is too early to determine whether this decision may have a material impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Overview
As of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $1.4$1.9 billion, of which $91$565 million was held at the Parent Company and qualified holding companies. The Company also had $422$187 million in short-term investments, held primarily at subsidiaries, and restricted cash and debt service reserves of $690$720 million. The Company also had non-recourse and recourse aggregate principal amounts of debt outstanding of $17.7$16.4 billion and $3.7$3.4 billion, respectively. Of the approximately $2.0$1.5 billion of our current non-recourse debt, $1.7$1.2 billion was presented as such because it is due in the next twelve months and $306$276 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 covenants or other requirements contained in the non-recourse debt documents, of which $300$269 million is due to the bankruptcy of the offtaker.
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of the subsidiary to which the debt relates, through opportunistic refinancing activity, or some combination thereof. We have no 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 drawings of $455 million under its senior securedrevolving credit facility. However, as of March 31, 2021, the Parent Company does not have any outstanding drawings under its revolving credit facility. On a consolidated basis, of the Company’s $21.7$20.1 billion of total gross debt outstanding as of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, approximately $4.9$2.5 billion bore interest at variable rates that were not subject to a derivative instrument which fixed the interest rate. Brazil holds $775$736 million 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


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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, 2020,March 31, 2021, 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 $1.2$1.8 billion in aggregate (excluding those collateralized by letters of credit and other obligations discussed below).
As a result of the Parent Company’s split rating, some 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, 2020,As of March 31, 2021, we had $238$114 million in letters of credit outstanding provided under our unsecured credit facility and $27$84 million in letters of credit outstanding provided under our senior securedrevolving 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, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company paid letter of credit fees ranging from 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


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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, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had approximately $175$111 million of gross accounts receivable classified as Other noncurrent assets. These noncurrent receivables mostly consist of accounts receivable in ChileArgentina and ArgentinaChile that, pursuant to amended agreements or government resolutions, have collection periods that extend beyond June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, or one year from the latest balance sheet date. The majority of Argentine receivables have been converted into long-term financing for the construction of power plants. Noncurrent receivables in Chile pertain primarily to revenues recognized on regulated energy contracts that were impacted by the Stabilization Fund created by the Chilean government. A portion relates to the extension of existing PPAs with the addition of renewable energy. The majority of Argentine receivables have been converted into long-term financing for the construction of power plants. See Note 65—Financing Receivables in Item 1.—Financial Statements and Key Trends and Uncertainties—Macroeconomic and Political—Chile in Item 2.—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationOperations of this Form 10-Q and Item 1.—Business—South America SBU—Argentina—Regulatory Framework and Market Structure included in our 20192020 Form 10-K for further information.
As of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had approximately $1.3 billion of gross 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 year25-year term of the plant’s PPA. In December 2020, Mong Duong met the held-for-sale criteria and the loan receivable balance, net of CECL reserve, was reclassified to held-for-sale assets. As of March 31, 2021, $83 million of the loan receivable balance was classified as Current held-for-sale assets and $1.2 billion was classified as Noncurrent held-for-sale assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 1413—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 sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2021 were proceeds from issuance of Equity Units, debt financings, sales of short-term investments, and cash flows from operating activities. The primary uses of cash in the three months ended March 31, 2021 were repayments of debt, capital expenditures, and purchases of short-term investments.
The primary sources of cash for the Company in the three months ended March 31, 2020 were debt financings, cash flowflows from operating activities, and sales of short-term investments. The primary uses of cash in the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 were capital expenditures, repayments of debt, capital expenditures, and purchases of short-term investments.


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The primary sources of cash for the Company in the six months ended June 30, 2019 were debt financings, cash flow from operating activities, and sales of short-term investments. The primary uses of cash in the six months ended June 30, 2019 were repayments of debt, capital expenditures, and purchases of short-term investments.
A summary of cash-based activities are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
Cash Sources:20212020
Issuance of preferred stock$1,017 $— 
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities792 1,194 
Issuance of non-recourse debt307 406 
Sale of short-term investments257 254 
Net cash provided by operating activities253 373 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests94 — 
Issuance of recourse debt— 
Proceeds from the sale of assets— 15 
Other32 
Total Cash Sources$2,759 $2,244 
Cash Uses:
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities$(793)$(315)
Capital expenditures(432)(576)
Repayments of non-recourse debt(320)(92)
Purchase of short-term investments(130)(277)
Dividends paid on AES common stock(100)(95)
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates(64)(115)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(17)(22)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(13)— 
Repayments of recourse debt(7)(18)
Other(104)(96)
Total Cash Uses$(1,980)$(1,606)
Net increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash$779 $638 
  Six Months Ended June 30,
Cash Sources: 2020 2019
Issuance of non-recourse debt $1,913
 $2,581
Issuance of recourse debt 1,597
 
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities 1,318
 897
Net cash provided by operating activities 820
 1,014
Sale of short-term investments 341
 330
Proceeds from the sale of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash sold 44
 229
Other 38
 33
Total Cash Sources $6,071
 $5,084
     
Cash Uses:    
Repayments of recourse debt $(1,596) $(3)
Capital expenditures (962) (1,070)
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities (958) (598)
Repayments of non-recourse debt (763) (2,281)
Purchase of short-term investments (463) (424)
Dividends paid on AES common stock (190) (181)
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates (178) (173)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (99) (146)
Acquisitions of business interests, net of cash and restricted cash acquired (84) 
Payments for financed capital expenditures (39) (110)
Other (204) (148)
Total Cash Uses $(5,536) $(5,134)
Net increase (decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash $535
 $(50)
Consolidated Cash Flows
The following table reflects the changes in operating, investing, and financing cash flows for the comparative sixthree month period (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
Cash flows provided by (used in):20212020$ Change
Operating activities$253 $373 $(120)
Investing activities(387)(735)348 
Financing activities993 1,030 (37)
 Six Months Ended June 30,
Cash flows provided by (used in):2020 2019 $ Change
Operating activities$820
 $1,014
 $(194)
Investing activities(1,361) (1,113) (248)
Financing activities1,158
 108
 1,050
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $194$120 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019.

March 31, 2020.
Operating Cash Flows (1)
(in millions)
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(1)Amounts included in the chart above include the results of discontinued operations, where applicable.
(2)The change in adjusted net income is defined as the variance in net income, net of the total adjustments to net income as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Item 1—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.
(3)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 chart above include the results of discontinued operations, where applicable.


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(2)
The change in adjusted net income is defined as the variance in net income, net of the total adjustments to net income as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Item 1—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.
(3)
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.
Adjusted net income decreased $84increased $323 million primarily due to higher margins at our South America and Eurasia SBUs and decreases in income tax expense and interest expense, partially offset by lower margins at our MCAC and US and Utilities and South America SBUs, and prior year gains on insurance proceeds associated with the lightning incident at the Andres facility in 2018. These impacts were partially offset by higher margins at our MCAC SBU.SBUs.
Working capital requirements increased $110$443 million, primarily due to the timing of collectionsthe GSF liability payment at Tietê and a decrease in deferred income at Angamos due to revenue recognized from customers at Gener,early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and an increaseMinera Spence in inventory purchases at IPALCO, Gener, and Puerto Rico. These impacts were partially offset by an increase in income tax liabilities at Gener and Panama.the prior year.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased $248decreased $348 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.
Investing Cash Flows
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Proceeds from dispositionsshort-term investing activities increased $150 million, primarily at Tietê as a result of lower net short-term investment purchases in 2021.
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates decreased $185$51 million, primarily due to the sales of the Kilroot and Ballylumford plantsproject funding requirements at sPower in the United Kingdom and the sale of a portion of our interest in a portfolio of sPower’s operating assets in 2019, partially offset by proceeds received in 2020 for the transfer of the Kazakhstan HPPs upon the final arbitration decision.prior year.
Payments for the acquisitions of business interests increased $84 million, primarily due to the acquisition of the Penonome I wind farm in Panama in 2020.
Cash used for short-term investing activities increased $28 million, primarily at Tiet�� as a result of higher net short-term investment purchases in 2020.
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Capital Expenditures
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Growth expenditures decreased $67$115 million, primarily driven by the timingcompletion of payments forrenewable energy projects in Argentina, Alto Maipo, and Distributed Energy, as well as the completion of the Southland repowering project and the completion of solar projects at Tietê.project. This impact was partially offset by higher investments at IPALCO and DPL and in solarrenewable projects at Distributed Energy andAES Gener and renewable energy projects in Argentina.Clean Energy.
Maintenance expenditures decreased $32$25 million, primarily due to prior year expenditures at Andres as a result of the steam turbine lightning damage, in the prior year, and due to the timing of payments in the prior year related to projects at Panama, Jordan, and IPALCO.
Environmental expenditures decreased $9$4 million, primarily due to the timing of payments in the prior year related to projects at Gener and IPALCO.


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Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities increased $1.1 billiondecreased $37 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.
Financing Cash Flows
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See Note 8—Notes 7—Debtand 11—Equity in Item 1—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for more information regarding significant debt and equity transactions.
The $850$1 billion impact from issuance of preferred stock is due to the issuance of Equity Units at the Parent Company.
The $94 million impact from contributions from noncontrolling interests is primarily due to contributions from minority interests at AES Gener.
The $695 million impact from Parent Company revolver transactions is primarily due to higher net repayments in the current year.
The $328 million impact from non-recourse debt transactions is primarily due to higherlower net borrowings at DPL, Vietnam,Southland Energy, Panama, Argentina, and Tietê,AES Gener, partially offset by prior yearan increase in net borrowings at Gener.AES Brasil.
The $71 million impact from financed capital expenditures is primarily due to higher prior year project spending at Colon and Southland.
The $50$185 million impact from non-recourse revolver transactions is primarily due to prior year repaymentslower net borrowings at AES Gener and increased borrowings at Andres, Los Mina and IPALCO, partially offset by higher repayments at DPL.
The in the Dominican Republic.$47 million impact from distributions to noncontrolling interests is primarily due to higher distributions to minority interests at Gener, Jordan, and Panama in the prior year.


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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 cashCash and cash equivalents, which is determined in accordance with 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 revolving 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, including cash at qualified holding companies, plus available borrowings under our existing credit facility. 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, cashCash and cash equivalents, at the periods indicated as follows (in millions):


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June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Consolidated cash and cash equivalents$1,417
 $1,029
Consolidated cash and cash equivalents$1,886 $1,089 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents at subsidiaries(1,326) (1,016)Less: Cash and cash equivalents at subsidiaries(1,321)(1,018)
Parent Company and qualified holding companies’ cash and cash equivalents91
 13
Parent Company and qualified holding companies’ cash and cash equivalents565 71 
Commitments under the Parent Company credit facility1,000
 1,000
Commitments under the Parent Company credit facility1,000 1,000 
Less: Letters of credit under the credit facility(27) (19)Less: Letters of credit under the credit facility(84)(77)
Less: Borrowings under the credit facility(455) (180)Less: Borrowings under the credit facility— (70)
Borrowings available under the Parent Company credit facility518
 801
Borrowings available under the Parent Company credit facility916 853 
Total Parent Company Liquidity$609
 $814
Total Parent Company Liquidity$1,481 $924 
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. We expect that the Parent Company credit facilities’ borrowings will be repaid by the end of year.
The Parent Company paid dividends of $0.1433$0.1505 per outstanding share to its common stockholders during the first and second quartersquarter of 20202021 for dividends declared in December 2019 and February 2020, respectively.2020. 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 $3.7 billion and $3.4 billion as of June 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. See Note 8—7—Debt in Item 1.—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q and Note 11—Debt in Item 8.—Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of our 20192020 Form 10-K for additional detail.
We believe that our sources of liquidity will be adequate to meet our needs for the foreseeable future. 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 securedrevolving credit facility. See Item 1A.—Risk FactorsThe AES Corporation is a holding company and itsCorporation’s ability to make payments on its outstanding indebtedness is dependent upon the receipt of funds from itsour subsidiaries by way of dividends, fees, interest, loans or otherwise of the Company’s 20192020 Form 10-K for additional information.
Various debt instruments at the Parent Company level, including our senior securedrevolving credit facility, contain certain restrictive covenants. The covenants provide for, among other items, limitations on other 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, 2020,March 31, 2021, we were in compliance with these covenants at the Parent Company level.


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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 securedrevolving 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.
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Balance Sheets amounts to $2$1.5 billion. The portion of current debt related to such defaults was $306$276 million at June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, all of which was non-recourse debt related to three subsidiaries — AES Puerto Rico, AES Ilumina, and AES Jordan Solar. 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, of which $300$269 million is due to the bankruptcy of the offtaker. See Note 8—7—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 the Parent Company’s debt agreements as of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, in order for such defaults to trigger an event of default or permit acceleration under 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 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 securedrevolving 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, 2020,March 31, 2021, 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.
The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 — General and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our 20192020 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 20192020 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 sixthree months ended June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASC 326 Financial Instruments — Credit Losses and its subsequent corresponding updates (“ASC 326”). The new standard updates the impairment model for financial assets measured at amortized cost, known as the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) model. For trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments, entities are required to use a new


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forward-looking "expected loss" model that generally results in the earlier recognition of an allowance for credit losses. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities measure credit losses as it was done under previous GAAP, except that unrealized losses due to credit-related factors are now recognized as an allowance on the balance sheet with a corresponding adjustment to earnings in the income statement.
The Company applied the modified retrospective method of adoption for ASC 326. Under this transition method, the Company applied the transition provisions starting at the date of adoption. Refer to Note 1 in Item 1—Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further information.
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, the USD, 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 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 fluctuationsFluctuations in currency exchange rates experienced atmay impact our foreign operations;financial results and position; Wholesale power prices are declining in many markets and thiswhich could have a material adverse effect onimpact our 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 20192020 Form 10-K.
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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. 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 2020,2021, we project pre-tax earnings exposure on a 10% move in commodity prices would be $5 million for power, $(5)less than $5 million for natural gas,oil, less than $(5) million for coal, and less than $5$(5) million for oil.natural gas. 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, lower oil, higher 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


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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. At Southland, the contracts for our existing once-through cooling generation units (“Legacy Assets”) are in capacity and have seen incremental location value in energy revenues; this will continue through 2020 when our combined-cycle Southland Repowering Assets contract begins. In addition, our Legacy Assets have been requested to continue operating beyond their current retirement date and are waiting on approval of anthe OTC policy establishing retirement deadlines has been extended permit for between one and three years. These assets have contracts in capacity and have seen incremental value in energy revenues.
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. The majority of our PPAs include mechanisms of indexation that adjust the price of energy based on fluctuations in the price of coal, with the specific indices and timing varying by contract, in order to mitigate changes in the price of fuel. For the portion of our contracts not indexed to the price of coal, we have implemented a hedging strategy based on international coal financial instruments for up to 3 years. In Colombia, we operate under a shorter-term sales strategy with spot market exposure for uncontracted volumes. Because we own hydroelectric assets there, contracts are not indexed to fuel. 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 and load-following PPA type structures, exposing the business to hydrology-based variance. To the extent hydrological inflows are greater than or less than the contract volumes, the business will be sensitive to changes in spot power prices which may be driven by oil and natural gas prices in some time periods. In the Dominican Republic, we own natural gas- and coal-firedgas-fired assets contracted under a portfolio of contract sales, and both contract and spot prices may move with commodity prices. Additionally, the contract levels do not always match our generation availability andavailability; as such, our assets may be sellers ofselling the excess above contract levels at spot prices in excess of contract levels or a net buyerbuy the deficit in the spot market to satisfy contractcontractual obligations.


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In the Eurasia SBU, our assets operating in Vietnam and Bulgaria have minimal exposure to commodity price risk as it has no or minor 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 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, 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 foreign currency hedges to protect 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 lookingforward-looking earnings foreign exchange volatility. Due to variation of timing and amount between cash distributions 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 20202021 stem from the following currencies: Argentine peso, Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Euro, and Indian rupee.Euro. As of June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, assuming a 10% USD appreciation, cash distributions attributable to foreign subsidiaries exposed to movement in the exchange rate of the Brazilian real, Colombian peso, Euro, and Indian rupee each are projected to be impacted by $5 million for Colombia peso, less than $5 million.million for Brazilian real, and less than $5 million for Euro. These numbers have been produced by applying a one-time 10% USD appreciation to forecasted exposed cash distributions for 20202021 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


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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 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, 2020,March 31, 2021, the portfolio’s pre-tax earnings exposure for 20202021 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 $15$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 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, 2020,March 31, 2021, 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


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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. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that most of our employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation on our internal controls to minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.


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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 when 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, 2020.March 31, 2021.
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 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 mitigate the contaminated area located on the grounds of the pole factory and an indemnity payment of approximately R$6 million ($1 million). In October 2011, the State Attorney 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 that only CEEE was required to perform the removal work. In May 2012, CEEE began the removal work in compliance with the injunction. The case is now awaiting judgment. The removal and remediation costs are estimated to be approximately R$10 million to R$41 million ($2 million to $7 million), and there could be additional costs which 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 company of AES Sul, retained the potential liability relating to this matter. The Company believes that there 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 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. On May 31, 2018, Stuart and Killen Stations wereStation was retired, and on December 20, 2019, they wereit was transferred to an unaffiliated third-party purchaser, along with the associated environmental liabilities.
In October 2015, IPLAES Indiana received a similar NOV alleging violations at Petersburg Station. In addition, in February 2016, IPLAES Indiana received an NOV from the EPA alleging violations of NSRNew Source Review and other CAA regulations, the Indiana SIP, and the Title V operating permit at Petersburg Station. It is too earlyOn August 31, 2020, AES Indiana reached a settlement with the EPA, the DOJ and IDEM, resolving these purported violations of the CAA at Petersburg Station. The settlement agreement, in the form of a proposed judicial consent decree, includes, among other items, the following requirements: annual caps on NOx and SO2 emissions and more stringent emissions limits than AES Indiana's current Title V air permit; payment of civil penalties totaling $1.5 million; a $5 million environmental mitigation project consisting of the construction and operation of a new, non-emitting source of generation at the site; expenditure of $0.3 million on a state-only environmentally beneficial project to determine whether the NOVs could have a material impact on our business, financial condition or resultspreserve local, ecologically-significant lands; and retirement of our operations. IPL would seek recovery of any operating or capital expenditures, butUnits 1 and 2 prior to July 1, 2023. If AES Indiana does not fines or penalties, related to air pollution control technology to reduce regulated air emissions; however, there can be no assurances that IPL would be successful in this regard.


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meet the retirement obligation, it must install a Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction System (SNCR) on Unit 4. The proposed Consent Decree is subject to final review and approval by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, following a 30-day public comment period, which began upon publication in the Federal Register. On January 14, 2021, the United States and Indiana, on behalf of EPA and IDEM, respectively, filed a motion asking the court to enter the proposed Consent Decree, along with the United States’ response to the adverse public comments on the proposed settlements.
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. Potential outcomes of the CCC determination could include an order requiring AES Redondo Beach to perform a restoration and/or pay fines or penalties. AES Redondo Beach believes that it has meritorious arguments concerning the underlying CCC determination, but there can be no assurances that it will be successful. On March 27, 2020, AES Redondo Beach, LLC sold the site to an unaffiliated third-party purchaser that assumed the obligations contained within these proceedings. On May 26, 2020, CCC staff sent AES a Notice of Violation (NOV)NOV directing AES to submit a Coastal Development Permit (CDP)(“CDP”) application for the removal of the water pumps within the alleged wetlands. AES has submitted the CDP to the permitting authority, the City of Redondo Beach (“the City”), with respect to AES’s plans to disable or remove the pumps. The NOV also directed AES to submit technical analysis regarding additional water pumps located within onsite electrical vaults and a CDP application for their continued operation. AES has responded to the CCC, providing the requested analysis and seeking further discussion with the agency regarding the CDP.
In On 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 alleged 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 were 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 refiled its lawsuit. Also, there were ongoing administrative proceedings concerning whether AES Panama is entitled to acquire an easement over the land and whether AES Panama could continue to occupy the land. In August14, 2020, the parties signedCity deemed the CDP application to be complete and indicated a settlement agreement and filed it with the court for acceptance. If the settlement agreement is accepted by the court, among other things, the relevant landpublic hearing will be transferred torequired, at which time AES Panamamust present additional information and analysis on the pumps within the alleged wetlands and the lawsuits will be dismissed.onsite electrical vaults.
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. In April 2018, the SMA approved the Compliance Plan (“April 2018 Approval”). Among other things, the Compliance Plan as approved by the SMA requires Alto Maipo to obtain from the Environmental Evaluation Service (“SEA”) a definitive interpretation of the RCA’s provisions concerning the authorized times to operate certain vehicles. In addition, Alto Maipo must obtain the SEA’s final approval concerning the control, discharge, and treatment of Infiltration Water. Alto Maipo continues to seek the relevant final approvals from the SEA. A number of lawsuits have been filed in relation to the April 2018 Approval, some of which are still pending. In the last quarter, these lawsuits were consolidated into one process by The Second Environmental Tribunal of Santiago. To date, none of the lawsuits hashave negatively impacted the April 2018 Approval or the construction of the project. 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 drew $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 CNM’s breaches (“First Arbitration”). CNM denies liability and seeks a declaration that its termination was wrongful, damages that it alleges result from that termination, and other relief. CNM alleges that it is entitled to damages ranging from $70 million to $170 million (which include the LC Funds) plus interest and costs, based on various scenarios. Alto Maipo has contested these submissions. The evidentiary hearing in the First Arbitration took place May 20-31, 2019, and closing arguments were heard June 9-10, 2020. The parties are now awaiting the Tribunal’s decision in the First Arbitration. 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 alleged net amounts that are found to be due to CNM in the First Arbitration or otherwise. The Second Arbitration has been consolidated into the First Arbitration. The arbitral tribunal has bifurcated the Second Arbitration to determine in the first instance the jurisdictional objections raised by AES


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previously scheduled, for October 5-9, 2020.has been postponed to a date to be determined. Each of Alto Maipo, AES Gener, and the Company believes it has meritorious claims and/or defenses and will 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 thethe 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 a six-month periodan opportunity to present reports and other evidence to challenge the grounds of the ruling. In September 2019, this period was extended for an additional six months, in order to allow the execution of a field test in the bay of Ventanas and was further extended in March 2020 to present additional evidence. AES Gener has completed its presentation of evidence and awaits the Maritime Prosecution Office’s decision of the case. AES Gener believes that it has meritorious defenses to the allegations; however, there are no assurances that it will be successful in 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. The ROK 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 sought to recover the Return Transfer Payment (which was in an escrow account maintained by a third party) and was seeking over $500 million on its counterclaims. The AES Claimants contested the ROK’s submissions. An arbitrator was appointed to decide the case. The final evidentiary hearing took place July 22-26, 2019. In May 2020, the arbitrator issued a final decision in favor of the AES Claimants, awarding the AES Claimants a net amount of damages of approximately $45 million, which has been collected.
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. In August 2020, at the request of the relevant AES companies, the case was transferred to a different civil court. 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, which later amended (collectively, the “DNER Order”), alleging that AES Puerto Rico, LP (“AES Puerto Rico”) failed to comply with certain DNER requests for documents and information, that AES Puerto Rico has contaminated groundwater in excess of certain state water quality standards, and requesting AES Puerto Rico to submit a corrective/remedial action plan for DNER’s review and approval, among others. The DNER Order also proposes an administrative fine of $160,000. In April 2019, AES Puerto Rico timely filed its response to the DNER Order contesting the alleged violations and the proposed fine and also moved to dismiss the case. The Hearing Examiner assigned to the case denied AES Puerto Rico’s request for dismissal. In October 2019, the Hearing Examiner granted DNER's request to postpone the filing of the prehearing report and scheduling of the prehearing conference. The parties are currently discussing a potential resolution of the Order. AES Puerto Rico believes that it has meritorious defenses, but there are no assurances that it will be successful in defending this action should it proceed to a hearing.


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In October 2019, the Superintendency of the Environment (the "SMA") notified AES Gener of certain alleged breaches associated with the environmental permit of the Ventanas Complex, initiating a sanctioning process through Exempt Resolution N° 1 / ROL D-129-2019. The alleged charges include exceeding generation limits, failing to reduce emissions during episodes of poor air quality, exceeding limits on discharges to the sea, and exceeding noise limits. As the charges are currently classified, the maximum fine is approximately $6.5 million. On October 14, 2019, the SMA notified AES Gener of other alleged breaches at the Guacolda Complex under Exempt Resolution N° 1 / ROL D-146-2019. These allegations include failure to comply with all measures to mitigate atmospheric emissions, failure to comply with mitigation measures to avoid solid fuel discharges to the sea, failure to perform temperature monitoring in intake and water discharge at Unit 3, and a one-day exceedance of the seawater discharge limits. As the Guacolda charges are currently classified, the maximum fine is approximately $4 million. For each complex, additional fines are possible if the SMA determines that non-compliance resulted in an economic benefit. AES Gener has submitted proposed "Compliance Programs" to the SMA for the Ventanas Complex and the Guacolda Complex, respectively. In August 2020, the Compliance Program for Guacolda Complex was approved by the SMA. Upon successful execution of the Compliance Program, the process is expected to conclude without sanctions and to not generate further actions. If these submissions arethe Ventanas Complex submission is approved by the SMA and satisfactorily fulfilled by AES Gener, the process would be concludedis also expected to conclude without sanctions and to not generate further action.
In March 2020, Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) served an arbitration demand upon AES Mérida III. CFE allegesmakes allegations that AES Mérida III is in breach of its obligations under a power and capacity purchase agreement (“Contract”) between the two parties, and claims more than $180 million in alleged damages, relatingwhich allegations related to CFE’s own failure to provide fuel within the specifications of the contract. In May 2020,Contract. CFE seeks to recover approximately $190 million in payments made to AES Merida under the Contract as well as approximately $431 million in alleged damages for having to acquire power from alternative sources in the Yucatan Peninsula. AES Mérida has filed an answer denying liability to CFE and asserting a counterclaim for damages due to CFE’s breach of its obligations. The parties submitted their respective initial briefs and supporting evidence in December 2020. After additional briefing, the evidentiary hearing


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will take place in November 2021. AES Mérida III believes that it has meritorious defenses and intends toclaims and will assert them vigorously in the arbitration; however, there can be no assurances that it will be successful in its efforts.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
You should consider carefully the following risk factor, along withThere have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A.—Risk Factors of our 20192020 Form 10-K and other information contained in or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q.10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties also may adversely affect our business and operations, including those discussed in Item 2.—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Form 10-Q. In addition to our discussion in Item 2.—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other sections of this report to address effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have provided an additional risk factor regarding the COVID-19 pandemic below. As discussed below, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can also exacerbate other risks discussed in Item 1A.—Risk Factors of our 2019 Form 10-K and this report. The Risk Factors section in our 2019 Form 10-K otherwise remains current in all material respects. If any of the following events actually occur, our business, financial results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. We routinely encounter and address risks, some of which may cause our future results to be materially different than we presently anticipate.
The COVID-19 pandemic, or the future outbreak of any other highly infectious or contagious diseases, could materially and adversely affect the operations, financial condition, and cash flows of our generation facilities, transmission and distribution systems and other businesses. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the global economy and financial markets and could potentially create widespread business continuity issues of an as yet unknown magnitude and duration.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 has since spread to over 150 countries, including every state in the United States. 
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted global economic activity, including electricity and energy consumption, and caused significant volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. The global impact of the outbreak has been rapidly evolving and many countries, including those in our key markets, have reacted by instituting quarantines, mandating business and school closures and restricting travel. Most of the countries in which AES operates have been and continue to be impacted by such restrictions. Many experts predict that the outbreak will trigger a period of global economic slowdown or a global recession. COVID-19 or another pandemic could have material and adverse effects on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows due to, among other factors:
further decline in customer demand as a result of general decline in business activity;
further destabilization of the markets and decline in business activity negatively impacting customers’ ability to pay for our services when due or at all, including downstream impacts, whereby the utilities’ customers are unable to pay monthly bills or receiving a moratorium from payment obligations, resulting in inability on the part of utilities to make payments for power supplied by our generation companies;


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decline in business activity causing our commercial and industrial customers to experience declining revenues and liquidity difficulties that impede their ability to pay for power supplied by our generation companies;
government moratoriums or other regulatory or legislative actions that limit changes in pricing, delay or suspend customers’ payment obligations or permit extended payment terms applicable to customers of our utilities or to our offtakers under power purchase agreements, in particular, to the extent that such measures are not mitigated by associated government subsidies or other support to address any shortfall or deficiencies in payments;
claims by our PPA counterparties for delay or relief from payment obligations or other adjustments, including claims based on force majeure or other legal grounds;
further decline in spot electricity prices;
the destabilization of the markets and decline in business activity negatively impacting our customer growth in our service territories at our utilities;
negative impacts on the health of our essential personnel, especially if a significant number of them are affected by COVID-19, and on our operations as a result of implementing stay-at-home, quarantine, curfew and other social distancing measures;
delays or inability to access, transport and deliver fuel to our generation facilities due to restrictions on business operations or other factors affecting us and our third-party suppliers; 
delays or inability to access equipment or the availability of personnel to perform planned and unplanned maintenance, which can, in turn, lead to disruption in operations;
a deterioration in our ability to ensure business continuity, including increased cybersecurity attacks related to the work-from-home environment;
further delays to our construction projects, including at our renewables projects, and the timing of the completion of renewables projects;
delay or inability to receive the necessary permits for our development projects due to delays or shutdowns of government operations;
delays in achieving our financial goals, strategy and digital transformation;
deterioration of the credit profile of The AES Corporation and/or its subsidiaries and difficulty accessing the capital and credit markets on favorable terms, or at all, and a severe disruption and instability in the global financial markets, or deteriorations in credit and financing conditions, which could affect our access to capital necessary to fund business operations or address maturing liabilities on a timely basis;
delays or inability to complete asset sales on anticipated terms or redeploy capital as set forth in our capital allocation plans;
increased volatility in foreign exchange and commodity markets;
deterioration of economic conditions, demand and other related factors resulting in impairments to goodwill or long-lived assets;
delay or inability in obtaining regulatory actions and outcomes that could be material to our business, including for recovery of COVID-19 related losses and the review and approval of our rates at our U.S. regulated utilities; and
delays in the implementation of expected rules and regulations, including with respect to the TCJA.
We will continue to review and modify our plans as conditions change. Despite our efforts to manage and remedy these impacts to the Company, their ultimate impact also depends on factors beyond our knowledge or control, including the duration and severity of this outbreak as well as third-party actions taken to contain its spread and mitigate its public health effects.
The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact of COVID-19. Nevertheless, COVID-19 presents material uncertainty that could adversely affect our generation facilities, transmission and distribution systems, development projects, energy storage sales by Fluence, and results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
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subsidiaries, our need to generate sufficient cash flows to service our indebtedness, and our ability to raise sufficient capital to fund development projects, our ability to comply with the covenants contained in the agreements that govern our indebtedness, and the impact of the impairment of goodwill or long-lived assets on our consolidated results.
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, 2020,March 31, 2021, $264 million remained available for repurchase under the Program. No repurchases were made by The AES Corporation of its common stock during the secondfirst quarter of 2020.2021.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101
101The AES Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Cover Page, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, (vi) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vii) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
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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:May 5, 2021
THE AES CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:
Date:August 5, 2020By:/s/ GUSTAVO PIMENTA
Name:Gustavo Pimenta
Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
By: /s/ SHERRY L. KOHAN
Name:Sherry L. Kohan
Title:Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)