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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 16, 2010)

Filed August 16, 2010For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) announced the pricing of a registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2020. The offering, priced on August 11, 2010, features notes with a 5.050% annual interest rate, issued at 99.88% of their face value. This filing serves to inform investors about this debt issuance, which is a key event for understanding the company's capital structure and financing activities at the time. The detailed terms and conditions of the notes are further elaborated in accompanying exhibits, including a supplemental indenture and the form of the debt securities.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMT priced a public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2020.
  • 2The notes carry an interest rate of 5.050% per annum.
  • 3The offering was priced on August 11, 2010, and announced via press release on August 12, 2010.
  • 4The notes were issued at a price of 99.88% of their face value.
  • 5This filing includes exhibits such as a supplemental indenture and the form of debt securities.
  • 6A computation of the company's Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges is also provided as an exhibit.
  • 7The press release from August 12, 2010, is filed as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that American Tower Corporation (AMT) has priced a registered public offering of its senior unsecured notes due 2020. It provides key details about the offering and incorporates relevant documentation by reference.

The senior unsecured notes are due in 2020, have an interest rate of 5.050% per annum, and were issued at a price of 99.88% of their face value. This indicates a slight discount to par value at issuance.

The exhibits include the Form of Supplemental Indenture, the Form of debt securities, a Computation of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges, and the press release announcing the pricing of the notes.

This debt issuance represents a method for American Tower to raise capital. Investors should review the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges exhibit to assess the company's ability to service its debt obligations, both existing and newly issued.