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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 29, 2021)

Filed March 29, 2021For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) announced on March 29, 2021, the successful completion of a registered public offering of $1.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes. This offering consisted of $700.0 million of 1.600% notes due 2026 and $700.0 million of 2.700% notes due 2031. The net proceeds from this issuance, amounting to approximately $1,386.3 million, are earmarked for the repayment of existing indebtedness under the company's $4.1 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility. This strategic move demonstrates AMT's proactive debt management and its ability to access capital markets efficiently. By refinancing existing debt with longer-term notes at favorable interest rates, the company aims to optimize its capital structure and enhance financial flexibility. Investors can view this issuance as a positive step towards strengthening the company's balance sheet and supporting its ongoing operational and strategic initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completion of a $1.4 billion registered public offering of senior unsecured notes.
  • 2Issuance includes $700 million of 1.600% notes due 2026 and $700 million of 2.700% notes due 2031.
  • 3Net proceeds of approximately $1,386.3 million will be used to repay existing debt under a revolving credit facility.
  • 4The notes are governed by an indenture with provisions limiting the company's ability to merge, consolidate, sell assets, and incur liens.
  • 5The indenture includes covenants that allow for incurring liens up to 3.5x Adjusted EBITDA.
  • 6Potential for a mandatory repurchase of notes at 101% of principal if a Change of Control and Ratings Decline occurs.
  • 7Defines events of default, including payment defaults, covenant breaches, and bankruptcy/insolvency events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this $1.4 billion debt issuance is to repay existing indebtedness under American Tower's $4.1 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility. This allows the company to refinance its debt, potentially at more favorable terms and with longer maturities.

The offering consists of two tranches: $700.0 million of 1.600% senior unsecured notes due 2026, maturing on April 15, 2026, and $700.0 million of 2.700% senior unsecured notes due 2031, maturing on April 15, 2031.

The indenture governing these notes includes covenants that limit the company's ability to merge, consolidate, sell assets, and incur liens. However, exceptions exist, such as the ability to incur liens on assets provided the aggregate amount of indebtedness secured by such liens does not exceed 3.5 times the company's Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the indenture.

If American Tower undergoes a 'Change of Control' combined with a 'Ratings Decline' (both as defined in the indenture), the company may be required to repurchase all of the issued notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.