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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Aug 7, 2014)

Filed August 7, 2014For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) announced on August 7, 2014, the successful completion of a registered public offering of $650.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.450% senior unsecured notes due 2021. The net proceeds from this offering, approximately $641.1 million after expenses, are earmarked for repaying existing indebtedness under the company's multi-currency $2.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility. This debt issuance aims to strengthen AMT's balance sheet and optimize its capital structure by refinancing existing debt. The new notes carry a fixed interest rate of 3.450% and mature on September 15, 2021, with interest payable semi-annually. The filing also details key terms of the indenture, including covenants related to mergers, asset sales, and liens, as well as provisions for early redemption and a potential repurchase obligation triggered by a Change of Control and Ratings Decline.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completed a $650.0 million public offering of 3.450% senior unsecured notes due 2021.
  • 2Net proceeds of approximately $641.1 million will be used to repay existing revolving credit facility debt.
  • 3The new notes mature on September 15, 2021.
  • 4Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually at a fixed rate of 3.450% per annum.
  • 5The indenture includes covenants limiting mergers, asset sales, and incurring liens, with certain exceptions.
  • 6The company may redeem the notes early at a premium.
  • 7A Change of Control and Ratings Decline could trigger a mandatory repurchase of the notes at 101% of the principal amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this debt issuance is to refinance existing indebtedness under American Tower's multi-currency $2.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility. This move is intended to optimize the company's capital structure and strengthen its balance sheet.

The notes have an aggregate principal amount of $650.0 million, mature on September 15, 2021, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.450% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year.

Yes, the indenture includes provisions for events of default, such as failure to pay interest or principal, or breaches of covenants. It also allows the company to redeem the notes early with a make-whole premium and may require a repurchase of the notes at 101% of the principal amount if a Change of Control and Ratings Decline occurs.

The indenture limits American Tower's ability to merge, consolidate, sell assets, and incur liens. However, these covenants have exceptions, such as the ability to incur liens securing indebtedness up to 3.5x Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the indenture.