This document summarizes AES Corporation's financial performance for the second and third quarters of 2005. It reports that revenues for the first nine months of 2005 were $8.1 billion, a 17% increase over the same period in 2004, driven by higher electricity prices and currency effects. Net income was $1.047 billion for the nine months, up 71% compared to the same period in 2004. Adjusted earnings per share, which excludes certain one-time items, were $0.64 per share for the nine months, a 31% increase over the prior year. The document also provides guidance for full-year 2005 revenues to increase 16-17% over 2004 and adjusted earnings per share of $0.83-$0