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AES Corporation (AES) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 16, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). Bernerd Da Santos departed AES employment September 14, 2026 to become Fluence Energy’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Bernerd Da Santos departed AES employment September 14, 2026 to become Fluence Energy’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
- Leadership transition affects AES Clean Energy following Da Santos’s prior role as board chairman and senior strategic advisor
- Severance equals one times 2026 annualized base salary plus target bonus, subject to release execution
- Additional pro-rata 2026 target bonus and applicable retirement benefits increase near-term separation costs
- Confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement obligations continue under the Separation Agreement
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