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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 5, 2010)

Filed November 5, 2010For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on November 5, 2010, reporting on two key developments. First, the company announced its third-quarter 2010 financial results, providing investors with an update on its operational and financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not detail these results, it states that a press release (Exhibit 99.1) was issued for this purpose. Second, and significantly, AMT announced its strategic expansion into South Africa. This expansion includes the launch of operations and a definitive agreement to acquire a substantial tower portfolio from Cell C (Pty) Limited. The deal involves the purchase of approximately 1,400 existing towers and up to 1,800 additional towers under construction or to be built over the next two to three years, for a total consideration of up to $430 million. The acquisition of existing towers is expected to close by early 2011.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q3 2010 financial results via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 2Launch of operations in South Africa.
  • 3Definitive agreement to acquire up to approximately 1,400 existing towers in South Africa from Cell C (Pty) Limited.
  • 4Agreement to acquire up to 1,800 additional towers under construction or to be built in South Africa over the next 2-3 years.
  • 5Aggregate purchase price for the South African tower portfolio is up to approximately $430 million.
  • 6Expected closing of the existing tower acquisition by early 2011, subject to customary conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) issued on November 5, 2010, that contains the detailed financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Investors would need to refer to that press release for specific financial figures and performance metrics.

The expansion into South Africa represents a significant strategic move for American Tower, marking its entry into a new and potentially high-growth market. The acquisition of a substantial tower portfolio from Cell C is expected to immediately scale up the company's presence in the region and create new revenue streams.

American Tower has agreed to acquire up to approximately 1,400 existing towers and an additional up to 1,800 towers under construction or to be built over the next two to three years from Cell C (Pty) Limited. The total purchase price for this portfolio is capped at approximately $430 million. The acquisition of the existing towers is anticipated to close by early 2011, pending standard closing conditions.

The company expects to close the purchase of the existing towers in South Africa by early 2011, subject to customary closing conditions. The additional towers will be acquired as they are constructed over the following two to three years.