BlackRock's GIP, EQT near deal to acquire AES Corp, Bloomberg News reports

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- BlackRock-owned BLK.N Global Infrastructure Partners and equity firm EQT AB EQTAB.ST are nearing a deal to acquire U.S.-based utility AES Corp AES.N, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.