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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 22, 2011)

Filed September 22, 2011For Securities:AMT

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that the SEC has declared effective the registration statement on Form S-4/A, which is a critical step in the proposed merger involving American Tower REIT, Inc., a subsidiary of American Tower Corporation.

Investors are strongly urged to read the Form S-4/A filing and the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus carefully. These documents contain important details about the proposed merger, voting procedures, and other relevant information necessary for making informed decisions.

The definitive proxy statement/prospectus is expected to be mailed to eligible Class A common stockholders on or about October 11, 2011. The record date for determining eligibility to vote is October 3, 2011.

You can obtain the filings free of charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, you may request copies from American Tower Corporation by contacting the Corporate Secretary at 116 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.