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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 21, 2014)

Filed May 21, 2014For Securities:AMT

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Tower Corporation (AMT) primarily reports on the outcomes of its 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 20, 2014. All three proposals presented to shareholders were approved: the election of directors, the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2014, and the advisory approval of executive compensation. The filing also details the substantial 'Votes Cast For' across all director nominees, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the board's composition.

Key Highlights

  • 1All three proposals presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders were approved by shareholders.
  • 2The election of all director nominees received a significant majority of 'Votes Cast For,' signaling strong shareholder support for the board.
  • 3Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2014.
  • 4Shareholders provided advisory approval for the Company's executive compensation, with 'Votes Cast For' outnumbering 'Votes Against'.
  • 5American Tower Corporation declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.34 per share of common stock, payable on July 16, 2014.
  • 6A cash distribution of $1.3563 per share was also declared for the 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on August 15, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders saw the approval of all three proposals presented: the election of the nominated directors, the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor, and advisory approval of executive compensation. This indicates general shareholder support for the company's governance and operational decisions.

Yes, all director nominees were approved by shareholders. The voting results show a substantial majority of 'Votes Cast For' each nominee, with figures generally exceeding 325 million 'Votes Cast For' out of approximately 335 million total votes cast (excluding abstained and broker non-votes). This reflects strong confidence in the current board.

American Tower Corporation declared a cash distribution of $0.34 per share for its common stock. This dividend is payable on July 16, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 17, 2014.

Shareholders provided advisory approval for the company's executive compensation. The proposal received approximately 243.6 million 'Votes Cast For' and approximately 86.6 million 'Votes Against', indicating majority support on an advisory basis.