Summary
American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on September 22, 2011, to announce that a crucial registration statement (Form S-4/A) for a proposed merger involving its wholly owned subsidiary, American Tower REIT, Inc., has been declared effective by the SEC. This development signifies a significant step forward in the merger process. Investors are strongly urged to review the S-4/A filing, which includes a proxy statement and prospectus, as it contains vital information regarding the transaction. The company also provided details on the expected mailing date of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (on or about October 11, 2011) and the record date for determining stockholders eligible to vote (October 3, 2011, for Class A common stock). The filing emphasizes that this report is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of votes and directs investors to SEC filings for comprehensive details, including information on potential participants in the proxy solicitation process.
Key Highlights
- 1SEC declared effective the registration statement on Form S-4/A for a proposed merger involving American Tower REIT, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary.
- 2The S-4/A filing includes a proxy statement for American Tower Corporation and a prospectus for American Tower REIT, Inc.
- 3Investors are strongly advised to read the Form S-4/A and associated proxy statement for important information about the merger.
- 4The definitive proxy statement/prospectus is expected to be mailed to stockholders on or about October 11, 2011.
- 5October 3, 2011, is the record date for determining which Class A common stockholders are eligible to vote on the merger.
- 6The filing clarifies that it does not constitute an offer to sell securities or solicit any vote or approval.
- 7Information regarding participants in the proxy solicitation process for the merger is available in the Form S-4/A filing.