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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 22, 2018)

Filed May 22, 2018For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) has filed an 8-K report detailing the completion of a public offering of €500.0 million in 1.950% senior unsecured notes due 2026. The net proceeds from this offering, approximately €493.2 million, are earmarked for the repayment of existing indebtedness under the Company's multicurrency senior unsecured revolving credit facility. This move indicates a proactive approach by AMT to manage its debt profile by refinancing a portion of its credit facility with longer-term, fixed-rate debt at a relatively low interest rate.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completion of a registered public offering of €500.0 million in 1.950% senior unsecured notes due 2026.
  • 2Net proceeds of approximately €493.2 million are intended to repay existing indebtedness under the company's revolving credit facility.
  • 3The new notes mature on May 22, 2026, carrying a fixed annual interest rate of 1.950%.
  • 4The indenture governing the notes includes covenants that limit the company's ability to merge, consolidate, sell assets, and incur liens, with exceptions tied to Adjusted EBITDA.
  • 5The company has the option to redeem the notes at any time, with a make-whole premium applicable before February 22, 2026.
  • 6A Change of Control and Ratings Decline event could trigger a mandatory repurchase of the notes at 101% of the principal amount.

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