July 8 (Reuters) - Power provider AES Corp ( AES ) is

exploring options including a potential sale amid takeover

interest from large investment firms, Bloomberg News reported on

Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Shares of the company jumped 14.3% in extended trading.

Several major private equity firms and infrastructure

investors have been studying AES ( AES ), the report said.

AES ( AES ) declined to comment, when contacted by Reuters.