8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 17, 2016)

Filed June 17, 2016For Securities:AMT

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Tower Corporation (AMT), dated June 17, 2016, primarily announces an adjustment to the conversion rates for its 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A. This adjustment impacts the terms under which holders of this preferred stock can convert their shares into common stock. Investors should carefully review the details of this adjustment as it could affect the potential future equity ownership for preferred stockholders. The filing itself is brief, referencing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific details of the conversion rate adjustment. This suggests that the full implications and numerical changes are contained within that separate document, which would be critical for a comprehensive understanding of the event's financial impact on the company and its shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Tower Corp. announced an adjustment to the conversion rates of its 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A.
  • 2The event date reported is June 16, 2016, with the filing made on June 17, 2016.
  • 3This filing is classified under 'Other Events' (Item 7.01).
  • 4The company has filed a press release dated June 17, 2016, as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
  • 5The press release contains the specific details regarding the adjusted conversion rates for the preferred stock.
  • 6Investors holding this specific series of preferred stock should consult the press release for implications on their conversion rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce an adjustment to the conversion rates for American Tower Corporation's 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A.

The specific details of the conversion rate adjustment are provided in the press release dated June 17, 2016, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report.

Holders of American Tower Corporation's 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, are most directly affected by this announcement, as it pertains to the terms of their conversion into common stock.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific numerical details of the adjustment. It directs readers to a separate press release (Exhibit 99.1) for that information.