# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000874761
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-116111
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-116111.hdr.sgml**: 20260319

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-116111

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260313

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260319

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260319

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AES CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000874761
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** COGENERATION SERVICES & SMALL POWER PRODUCERS [4991]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 541163725
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-12291
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26774895

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4300 WILSON BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** ARLINGTON
- **STATE:** VA
- **ZIP:** 22203
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 7035221315

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4300 WILSON BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** ARLINGTON
- **STATE:** VA
- **ZIP:** 22203

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AES CORPORATION
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19930328

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

### FORM 8-K

#### CURRENT REPORT

#### PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

#### OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

#### Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 13, 2026

## THE AES CORPORATION

#### (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-12291** | **54-1163725** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction**<br> **of incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(IRS Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |

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#### 4300 Wilson Boulevard

#### Arlington, Virginia 22203

#### (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

#### Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(703) 522-1315

#### NOT APPLICABLE

#### (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of Each Class** | **Trading**<br> **Symbol(s)** | **Name of Each Exchange**<br> **on Which Registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | AES | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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#### Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Following the announcement on March 2, 2026 that The AES Corporation (the "Company" or "AES") had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and among the Company, Horizon Parent, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Parent"), and Horizon Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, the Company entered into (i) Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement (the "Citi Second Amendment") on March 13, 2026, by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, which amends that certain Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2021, by and among the Company, as borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, (ii) First Amendment to Credit Agreement (the "SMBC First Amendment") on March 16, 2026, by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, which amends that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2024, by and among the Company, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent and (iii) Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Credit Agreement (the "Barclays First Amendment") on March 16, 2026, by and among the Company and Barclays Bank PLC, as the bank, which amends that certain Letter of Credit Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2025, by and among the Company, as account party, and Barclays Bank PLC, as the bank.

Collectively, these amendments modify certain change of control provisions to permit direct or indirect ownership of the Company by Global Infrastructure Management, LLC, EQT Fund Management S.à r.l., Qatar Investment Authority, and certain investment vehicles affiliated with any of the foregoing or with funds, accounts or other entities managed, advised or controlled by any of the foregoing.

The foregoing summaries of the Citi Second Amendment, the SMBC First Amendment and the Barclays First Amendment do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to such documents, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

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#### Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| 10.1 | [Amendment No. 2 dated as of March 13, 2026, to the credit agreement among the Company, the lenders party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, which amends that certain Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2021, by and among the Company, as borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent.](d80729dex101.htm) |
| 10.2 | [First Amendment dated as of March 16, 2026, to the credit agreement among the Company, the lenders party thereto and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, which amends that certain credit agreement, dated as of December 6, 2024, by and among the Company, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent.](d80729dex102.htm) |
| 10.3 | [Amendment No. 1 dated as of March 16, 2026, to the letter of credit agreement by and among the Company and Barclays Bank PLC, as the bank, which amends that certain letter of credit agreement, dated as of December 8, 2025, by and among the Company, as account party, and Barclays Bank PLC, as the bank.](d80729dex103.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (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 of the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  | THE AES CORPORATION |
| Date: March 19, 2026 | By: | /s/ Stephen Coughlin |
|  | Name: | Stephen Coughlin |
|  | Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1** 

***Execution Version***

**AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CREDIT AGREEMENT** 

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of March 13, 2026 (this "<u>Amendment</u>"), is among THE AES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Borrower</u>"), the Lenders party hereto, and CITIBANK, N.A., as administrative agent (in such capacity, the "<u>Administrative Agent</u>"). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Credit Agreement (as defined below).

WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto have entered into that certain Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2021 (as previously amended, the "<u>Existing Credit Agreement</u>" and the Existing Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment is referred to herein as the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>");

WHEREAS, in connection with (i) that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 1, 2026, by and among the Borrower, Horizon Parent, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Parent</u>") and Horizon Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation ("<u>Merger Sub</u>") (such Agreement and Plan of Merger as amended from time to time excluding any amendment thereto that is materially adverse to the Lenders, the "<u>Merger Agreement</u>") and (ii) the attendant merger of Merger Sub into the Borrower, with the Borrower surviving, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement (the "<u>Merger</u>"), the Borrower requests that the Administrative Agent and the Majority Lenders (1) consent to the consummation of the Merger and any change in ownership in connection therewith notwithstanding Section 6.01(c) of the Existing Credit Agreement (as it relates to a breach of Section 5.02(c) of the Existing Credit Agreement) or Section 6.01(i) of the Existing Credit Agreement (the "<u>Consent</u>") and (2) amend certain provisions of the Existing Credit Agreement as hereinafter set forth;

WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Lenders party hereto, and the Administrative Agent have agreed to the Consent and to amend the Existing Credit Agreement as specified herein in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1 <u>CONSENTS</u>. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4</u> and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 5.02(c) or 6.1(i) of the Existing Credit Agreement, the Majority Lenders hereby consent to the consummation of the Merger and any resulting change in ownership in connection therewith; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the consent set forth in this <u>Section</u> <u>1</u> shall cease to be effective in the event that the Merger Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with its terms.

SECTION 2 <u>AMENDMENT</u>. Subject to (i) the satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4</u> and (ii) the substantially concurrent consummation of the Merger, the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto.

SECTION 3 <u>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES</u>. The Borrower hereby represents and warrants on the date hereof to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that, immediately before and upon the effectiveness of this Amendment:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 <u>Representations and Warranties</u>. The representations and warranties of the Borrower set forth in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are and will be true and correct with the same effect as though made on and as of the date hereof except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true and correct on and as of such earlier date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 <u>Default</u>. No event has occurred and is continuing that constitutes an Event of Default or would constitute an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or time elapse or both.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 <u>Authorization; Validit</u>y. The execution and delivery by the Borrower of this Amendment and the performance by the Borrower of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement are within the Borrower's organizational powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary organizational action and do not contravene (i) the Borrower's organizational documents, (ii) law applicable to the Borrower or its properties, or (iii) any contractual or legal restriction binding on or affecting the Borrower or its properties, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, except where such failure would result in a Material Adverse Effect. This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by the Borrower and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower, enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with its terms, subject, however, to any applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, rearrangement, moratorium or similar laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors' rights and remedies and to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 <u>Government Approval, Regulation, etc</u>. No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body is required for the due execution and delivery by the Borrower of this Amendment or for the performance by the Borrower of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, except for (i) information filings to be made in the ordinary course of business, which filings are not a condition to the Borrower's performance under the Loan Documents and (ii) such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect.

SECTION 4 <u>EFFECTIVENESS</u>. This Amendment shall become effective on and as of the date first written above when the following conditions shall have been satisfied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 The Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof signed by the Borrower, the Majority Lenders and the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 The representations and warranties set forth in this Amendment shall be true and correct on and as of the date hereof.

The Majority Lenders hereby direct the Administrative Agent (and the Administrative Agent hereby agrees) to confirm, or to direct its counsel to confirm, in writing (email being sufficient) the effectiveness of this Amendment to the Borrower and its counsel; <u>provided</u>, that the failure of the Administrative Agent or its counsel to provide such confirmation shall not impact the effectiveness of this Amendment (which shall occur upon satisfaction of the conditions expressly set forth above in this <u>Section</u> <u>4</u>).

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SECTION 5 <u>COVENANTS</u>. The Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent at least five (5) Business Days prior to the consummation of the Merger all documentation and other information about the Borrower required by U.S. regulatory authorities under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the PATRIOT Act, and if any Borrower qualifies as a "legal entity customer" under the "Beneficial Ownership Regulations" (31 CFR §1010.230), a Beneficial Ownership Certification in relation to such Borrower that has been reasonably requested in writing by the Administrative Agent at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the consummation of the Merger.

SECTION 6 <u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1 <u>Ratifications</u>. Unless and until the proviso in Section 1 shall apply, the terms and provisions set forth in this Amendment shall modify and supersede all inconsistent terms and provisions set forth in the Existing Credit Agreement and except as expressly modified and superseded by this Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Existing Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are ratified and confirmed and shall continue in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2 <u>Counterparts</u>. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., "pdf" or "tif") format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Amendment. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," and words of like import in this Amendment shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in all applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. In addition, if any Lender or the Administrative Agent reasonably requests that any party hereto manually execute this Amendment that has not been manually executed by such party, such party shall provide a manually executed original to the party making such request promptly following such request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.3 <u>Governing Law</u>. This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.4 <u>Incorporation of Credit A</u>g<u>reement Provisions</u>. The provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>8.09</u> (Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial) and <u>Section</u> <u>8.12</u> (Severability) of the Credit Agreement are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, mutatis mutandis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.5 <u>References</u>. Unless and until the proviso in Section 1 shall apply, all references in any of the Loan Documents to the "Agreement" or the "Credit Agreement" shall mean the Agreement or the Credit Agreement, as applicable, as amended by this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.6 <u>Headings</u>. Section headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.7 <u>Successors and Assigns</u>. This Amendment is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Administrative Agent, each L/C Issuing Banks, the Lenders, the Borrower and their respective successors and assigns as provided in the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.8 <u>Loan Document</u>. The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any L/C Issuing Bank, any Lender or the Administrative Agent under any of the Loan Documents, nor constitute a waiver of any provision of any of the Loan Documents. This Amendment shall for all purposes constitute a Loan Document.

[*Signature Pages Follow*]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been duly executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

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| THE AES CORPORATION, as the Borrower | THE AES CORPORATION, as the Borrower |
| By: | /s/ Jeff MacKay |
| Name: Jeff MacKay | Name: Jeff MacKay |
| Title: Treasurer | Title: Treasurer |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| CITIBANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent | CITIBANK, N.A., as Administrative Agent |
| By: | /s/ Richard Rivera |
| Name: Richard Rivera | Name: Richard Rivera |
| Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| CITIBANK, N.A., as a Bank | CITIBANK, N.A., as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Richard Rivera |
| Name: Richard Rivera | Name: Richard Rivera |
| Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| Bank of America, N.A., as a Bank | Bank of America, N.A., as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Christopher J. Heitker |
| Name: Christopher J. Heitker | Name: Christopher J. Heitker |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| BARCLAYS BANK PLC, as a Bank | BARCLAYS BANK PLC, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Sydney G. Dennis |
| Name: Sydney G. Dennis | Name: Sydney G. Dennis |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| BNP PARIBAS, as a Bank | BNP PARIBAS, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Victor Padilla |
| Name: Victor Padilla | Name: Victor Padilla |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |
| By: | /s/ Gabrielle Jacquier |
| Name: Gabrielle Jacquier | Name: Gabrielle Jacquier |
| Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as a Bank | Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Dan Martis |
| Name: Dan Martis | Name: Dan Martis |
| Title: Authorized Signatory | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as a Bank | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Santiago Gascon |
| Name: Santiago Gascon | Name: Santiago Gascon |
| Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | Mizuho Bank, Ltd. |
| By: | /s/ Edward Sacks |
| Name: Edward Sacks | Name: Edward Sacks |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., as a Bank | MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Taylor Tripucka |
| Name: Taylor Tripucka | Name: Taylor Tripucka |
| Title: Authorized Signatory | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| MUFG Bank, Ltd., as a Bank | MUFG Bank, Ltd., as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Michael Agrimis |
| Name: Michael Agrimis | Name: Michael Agrimis |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as a Bank | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Mohannad Hammad |
| Name: Mohannad Hammad | Name: Mohannad Hammad |
| Title: Authorized Signatory | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| BANCO SANTANDER, S.A., NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Bank | BANCO SANTANDER, S.A., NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Andres Barbosa |
| Name: Andres Barbosa | Name: Andres Barbosa |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |
| By: | /s/ Zara Kamal |
| Name: Zara Kamal | Name: Zara Kamal |
| Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,<br>as a Bank | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,<br>as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Nabeel Shah |
| Name: Nabeel Shah | Name: Nabeel Shah |
| Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A., as a Bank | ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A., as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Nathan Woodall |
| Name: Nathan Woodall | Name: Nathan Woodall |
| Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Bank | CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Amit Vasani |
| Name: Amit Vasani | Name: Amit Vasani |
| Title: Authorized Signatory | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| CREDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK, as a Bank | CREDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Andrew Sidford |
| Name: Andrew Sidford | Name: Andrew Sidford |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |
| By: | /s/ Gordon Yip |
| Name: Gordon Yip | Name: Gordon Yip |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as a Bank | HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Gillian Hedges |
| Name: Gillian Hedges | Name: Gillian Hedges |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, as a Bank | THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ David Dewar |
| Name: David Dewar | Name: David Dewar |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| SOCIETE GENERALE, as a Bank | SOCIETE GENERALE, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Richard Bernal |
| Name: Richard Bernal | Name: Richard Bernal |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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| Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as a Bank | Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Tyler Anderson |
| Name: Tyler Anderson | Name: Tyler Anderson |
| Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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|  Natixis, as a Bank | Natixis, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Joshua Tobin-Hess |
|  Name: Joshua Tobin-Hess | Name: Joshua Tobin-Hess |
|  Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |
| By: | /s/ Anthony Perna |
|  Name: Anthony Perna | Name: Anthony Perna |
|  Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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|  Standard Chartered Bank, as a Bank | Standard Chartered Bank, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Laraib Mahar |
|  Name: Laraib Mahar | Name: Laraib Mahar |
|  Title: Director, Relationship Manager | Title: Director, Relationship Manager |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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|  United Bank, as a Bank | United Bank, as a Bank |
| By: | /s/ Edward J. Goedecke |
|  Name: Edward J. Goedecke | Name: Edward J. Goedecke |
|  Title: Senior Vice President | Title: Senior Vice President |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement]* 

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**EXHIBIT A** 

**CREDIT AGREEMENT** 

(see attached)

## Exhibit 10.2

**Exhibit 10.2** 

***Execution Version***

**FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT** 

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 16, 2026 (this "<u>Amendment</u>") is among THE AES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Borrower</u>"), the Lenders party hereto, and SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION, as the Administrative Agent (the "<u>Administrative Agent</u>"). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Credit Agreement (as defined below).

WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party thereto have entered into the Credit Agreement dated as of December 6, 2024 (the "<u>Existing Credit Agreement</u>" and the Existing Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment is referred to herein as the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>");

WHEREAS, in connection with (i) that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 1, 2026, by and among the Borrower, Horizon Parent, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Parent</u>") and Horizon Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation ("<u>Merger Sub</u>") (such Agreement and Plan of Merger as amended from time to time excluding any amendment thereto that is materially adverse to the Lenders, the "<u>Merger Agreement</u>") and (ii) the attendant merger of Merger Sub into the Borrower, with the Borrower surviving, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement (the "<u>Merger</u>"), the Borrower requests that the Administrative Agent and the Majority Lenders (1) consent to the consummation of the Merger and any change in ownership in connection therewith notwithstanding Section 6.01(c) of the Existing Credit Agreement (as it relates to a breach of Section 5.02(c) of the Existing Credit Agreement) or Section 6.01(i) of the Existing Credit Agreement (the "<u>Consent</u>") and (2) amend certain provisions of the Existing Credit Agreement as hereinafter set forth;

WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Lenders party hereto, and the Administrative Agent have agreed to the Consent and to amend the Existing Credit Agreement as specified herein in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1 <u>CONSENTS</u>. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4</u> and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 5.02(c) or 6.1(i) of the Existing Credit Agreement, the Majority Lenders hereby consent to the consummation of the Merger and any resulting change in ownership in connection therewith; provided, however, that the consent set forth in this <u>Section</u> <u>1</u> shall cease to be effective in the event that the Merger Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with its terms.

SECTION 2 <u>AMENDMENT</u>. Subject to (i) the satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4</u> and (ii) the substantially concurrent consummation of the Merger, the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as set forth on <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto.

SECTION 3 <u>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES</u>. The Borrower hereby represents and warrants on the date hereof to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that, immediately before and upon the effectiveness of this Amendment:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 <u>Representations and Warranties</u>. The representations and warranties of the Borrower set forth in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are and will be true and correct with the same effect as though made on and as of the date hereof except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true and correct on and as of such earlier date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 <u>Default</u>. No event has occurred and is continuing that constitutes an Event of Default or would constitute an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or time elapse or both.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 <u>Authorization; Validit</u>y. The execution and delivery by the Borrower of this Amendment and the performance by the Borrower of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement are within the Borrower's organizational powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary organizational action and do not contravene (i) the Borrower's organizational documents, (ii) law applicable to the Borrower or its properties, or (iii) any contractual or legal restriction binding on or affecting the Borrower or its properties, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, except where such failure would result in a Material Adverse Effect. This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by the Borrower and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower, enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with its terms, subject, however, to any applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, rearrangement, moratorium or similar laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors' rights and remedies and to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 <u>Government Approval, Regulation, etc</u>. No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body is required for the due execution and delivery by the Borrower of this Amendment or for the performance by the Borrower of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, except for (i) information filings to be made in the ordinary course of business, which filings are not a condition to the Borrower's performance under the Loan Documents and (ii) such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect.

SECTION 4 <u>EFFECTIVENESS</u>. This Amendment shall become effective on and as of the date first written above when the following conditions shall have been satisfied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 The Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof signed by the Borrower, the Majority Lenders and the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 The representations and warranties set forth in this Amendment shall be true and correct on and as of the date hereof.

The Majority Lenders hereby direct the Administrative Agent (and the Administrative Agent hereby agrees) to confirm, or to direct its counsel to confirm, in writing (email being sufficient) the effectiveness of this Amendment to the Borrower and its counsel; provided, that the failure of the Administrative Agent or its counsel to provide such confirmation shall not impact the effectiveness of this Amendment (which shall occur upon satisfaction of the conditions expressly set forth above in this <u>Section</u> <u>4</u>).

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SECTION 5 <u>COVENANTS</u>. The Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent at least five (5) Business Days prior to the consummation of the Merger all documentation and other information about the Borrower required by U.S. regulatory authorities under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the PATRIOT Act, and if any Borrower qualifies as a "legal entity customer" under the "Beneficial Ownership Regulations" (31 CFR §1010.230), a Beneficial Ownership Certification in relation to such Borrower that has been reasonably requested in writing by the Administrative Agent at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the consummation of the Merger.

SECTION 6 <u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1 <u>Ratifications</u>. Unless and until the proviso in Section 1 shall apply, the terms and provisions set forth in this Amendment shall modify and supersede all inconsistent terms and provisions set forth in the Existing Credit Agreement and except as expressly modified and superseded by this Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Existing Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are ratified and confirmed and shall continue in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2 <u>Counterparts</u>. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., "pdf" or "tif") format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Amendment. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," and words of like import in this Amendment shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in all applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. In addition, if any Lender or the Administrative Agent reasonably requests that any party hereto manually execute this Amendment that has not been manually executed by such party, such party shall provide a manually executed original to the party making such request promptly following such request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.3 <u>Governing Law</u>. This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.4 <u>Incorporation of Credit A</u>g<u>reement Provisions</u>. The provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>8.09</u> (Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial) and <u>Section</u> <u>8.12</u> (Severability) of the Credit Agreement are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, mutatis mutandis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.5 <u>References</u>. Unless and until the proviso in <u>Section</u> <u>1</u> shall apply, all references in any of the Loan Documents to the "Agreement" or the "Credit Agreement" shall mean the Agreement or the Credit Agreement, as applicable, as amended by this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.6 <u>Headings</u>. Section headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.7 <u>Successors and Assigns</u>. This Amendment is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders, the Borrower and their respective successors and assigns as provided in the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.8 <u>Loan Document</u>. The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any Lender or the Administrative Agent under any of the Loan Documents, nor constitute a waiver of any provision of any of the Loan Documents. This Amendment shall for all purposes constitute a Loan Document.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been duly executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

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| THE AES CORPORATION, as the Borrower | THE AES CORPORATION, as the Borrower |
| By: | /s/ Jeff MacKay |
| Name: Jeff MacKay | Name: Jeff MacKay |
| Title: Treasurer | Title: Treasurer |

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| SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION, as Administrative Agent | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION, as Administrative Agent |
| By: | /s/ Nabeel Shah |
| Name: Nabeel Shah | Name: Nabeel Shah |
| Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |

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| SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION, as Lender | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION, as Lender |
| By: | /s/ Nabeel Shah |
| Name: Nabeel Shah | Name: Nabeel Shah |
| Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |

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| CREDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK, as Lender | CREDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK, as Lender |
| By: | /s/ Andrew Sidford |
| Name: Andrew Sidford | Name: Andrew Sidford |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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| By: | /s/ Gordon Yip |
| Name: Gordon Yip | Name: Gordon Yip |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |

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| Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as Lender | Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as Lender |
| By: | /s/ Edward Sacks |
| Name: Edward Sacks | Name: Edward Sacks |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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| MUFG Bank, Ltd., as Lender | MUFG Bank, Ltd., as Lender |
| By: | /s/ Michael Agrimis |
| Name: Michael Agrimis | Name: Michael Agrimis |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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| Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Lender | Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Lender |
| By: | /s/ Tyler Anderson |
| Name: Tyler Anderson | Name: Tyler Anderson |
| Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |

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**EXHIBIT A** 

**AMENDED CREDIT AGREEMENT** 

(see attached)

## Exhibit 10.3

**Exhibit 10.3** 

***Execution Version***

**AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT** 

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of March 16, 2026 (this "<u>Amendment</u>"), is among THE AES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Account Party</u>") and BARCLAYS BANK PLC (the "<u>Bank</u>"). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the LC Agreement (as defined below).

WHEREAS, the Account Party and the Bank have entered into that certain Letter of Credit Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2025 (the "<u>Existing LC Agreement</u>" and the Existing LC Agreement, as amended by this Amendment is referred to herein as the "<u>LC Agreement</u>");

WHEREAS, in connection with (i) that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 1, 2026, by and among the Account Party, Horizon Parent, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("<u>Parent</u>") and Horizon Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("<u>Merger Sub</u>") (such Agreement and Plan of Merger as amended from time to time excluding any amendment thereto that is materially adverse to the Bank, the "<u>Merger Agreement</u>") and (ii) the attendant merger of Merger Sub into the Account Party, with the Account Party surviving, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement (the "<u>Merger</u>"), the Account Party requests that the Bank (1) consent to the consummation of the Merger, including any change in ownership in connection therewith notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Existing LC Agreement (the "<u>Consent</u>") and (2) amend certain provisions of the Existing LC Agreement as hereinafter set forth;

WHEREAS, the Account Party and the Bank have agreed to the Consent and to amend the Existing LC Agreement as specified herein in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1 <u>CONSENTS</u>. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4</u> and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Existing LC Agreement, the Bank hereby consents to the consummation of the Merger and any resulting change in ownership in connection therewith; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the consent set forth in this <u>Section</u> <u>1</u> shall cease to be effective in the event that the Merger Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with its terms.

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SECTION 2 <u>AMENDMENT</u>. Subject to (i) the satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4</u> and (ii) the substantially concurrent consummation of the Merger, the Existing LC Agreement is amended as provided below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Amending and restating Section 6.2(i) as follows:

An "Event of Default" occurs under, and as defined in, the Existing Credit Agreement after giving effect to any applicable cure or grace period or notice requirements thereunder; <u>provided</u> that for purposes of this clause (i), (x) the definition of "Event of Default" under the Existing Credit Agreement shall apply notwithstanding that (A) the Bank or one of its affiliates may cease to be a "Lender" under and as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement or (B) the Existing Credit Agreement is terminated or replaced, and (y) no effect shall be given hereunder to any waiver of any "Event of Default" under the Existing Credit Agreement; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that for purposes of this clause (i), the term "Existing Credit Agreement" shall refer to the Existing Credit Agreement as in effect on the date hereof and the Existing Credit Agreement as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

SECTION 3 <u>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES</u>. The Account Party hereby represents and warrants on the date hereof to the Bank that, immediately before and upon the effectiveness of this Amendment:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 <u>Representations and Warranties</u>. The representations and warranties of the Account Party set forth in the LC Agreement are and will be true and correct with the same effect as though made on and as of the date hereof except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true and correct on and as of such earlier date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 <u>Default</u>. No event has occurred and is continuing that constitutes an Event of Default or would constitute an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or time elapse or both.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 <u>Authorization; Validit</u>y. The execution and delivery by the Account Party of this Amendment and the performance by the Account Party of this Amendment and the LC Agreement are within the Account Party's organizational powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary organizational action and do not contravene (i) the Account Party's organizational documents, (ii) law applicable to the Account Party or its properties, or (iii) any contractual or legal restriction binding on or affecting the Account Party or its properties, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, except where such failure would result in a Material Adverse Effect. This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by the Account Party and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Account Party, enforceable against the Account Party in accordance with its terms, subject, however, to any applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, rearrangement, moratorium or similar laws affecting generally the enforcement of creditors' rights and remedies and to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 <u>Government Approval, Regulation, etc</u>. No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body is required for the due execution and delivery by the Account Party of this Amendment or for the performance by the Account Party of this Amendment and the LC Agreement.

SECTION 4 <u>EFFECTIVENESS</u>. This Amendment shall become effective on and as of the date first written above when the following conditions shall have been satisfied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 The Bank shall have received counterparts hereof signed by the Account Party and the Bank.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 The representations and warranties set forth in this Amendment shall be true and correct on and as of the date hereof.

The Bank hereby agrees to confirm, or to direct its counsel to confirm, in writing (email being sufficient) the effectiveness of this Amendment to the Account Party and its counsel; <u>provided</u>, that the failure of the Bank or its counsel to provide such confirmation shall not impact the effectiveness of this Amendment (which shall occur upon satisfaction of the conditions expressly set forth above in this <u>Section</u> <u>4</u>).

SECTION 5 <u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1 <u>Ratifications</u>. Unless and until the proviso in Section 1 shall apply, the terms and provisions set forth in this Amendment shall modify and supersede all inconsistent terms and provisions set forth in the Existing LC Agreement and except as expressly modified and superseded by this Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Existing LC Agreement are ratified and confirmed and shall continue in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2 <u>Counterparts</u>. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., "pdf" or "tif") format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Amendment. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," and words of like import in this Amendment shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in all applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. In addition, if the Bank reasonably requests that the Account Party manually execute this Amendment that has not been manually executed by the Account Party, the Account Party shall provide a manually executed original to the party making such request promptly following such request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3 <u>Governing Law</u>. This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4 <u>Incorporation of LC A</u>g<u>reement Provisions</u>. The provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>7.14</u> (Waiver of Jury Trial; Submission to Jurisdiction) of the LC Agreement are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, *mutatis mutandis*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.5 <u>References</u>. Unless and until the proviso in Section 1 shall apply, all references in the LC Agreement to the "Agreement" shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.6 <u>Headings</u>. Section headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.7 <u>Successors and Assigns</u>. This Amendment is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Bank, the Account Party and their respective successors and assigns as provided in the LC Agreement.

[*Signature Pages Follow*]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been duly executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

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| THE AES CORPORATION, as the Account Party | THE AES CORPORATION, as the Account Party |
| By: | /s/ Jeff MacKay |
| Name: Jeff MacKay | Name: Jeff MacKay |
| Title: Treasurer | Title: Treasurer |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Credit Agreement]* 

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| BARCLAYS BANK PLC, as Bank | BARCLAYS BANK PLC, as Bank |
| By: | /s/ Sydney G. Dennis |
| Name: Sydney G. Dennis | Name: Sydney G. Dennis |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |

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*[Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Credit Agreement]*