8-KLeadership Changes

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 1, 2022)

Filed March 1, 2022For Securities:AMT

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Tower Corp. (AMT) primarily announces two key events. Firstly, it details the upcoming departure of Director Gustavo Lara Cantu, who will not seek re-election at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Importantly, this decision is not a result of any disagreements with the company, and Mr. Lara will continue his service on the Compensation Committee until the meeting. Secondly, the filing provides insights into the executive compensation structure for 2022. The Compensation Committee has determined the base salaries and target cash bonus incentives for the Named Executive Officers, including the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The CEO, Thomas A. Bartlett, has a base salary of $1,100,000 with a target cash bonus of 200% of base salary. Other named executives have base salaries ranging from approximately $640,000 to $670,000 with target cash bonuses of 125% of base salary. The potential for increased bonuses exists if company and individual performance goals are exceeded, up to a maximum of 200% of the target bonus.

Key Highlights

  • 1Director Gustavo Lara Cantu will not stand for re-election at the 2022 Annual Meeting.
  • 2Mr. Lara's departure is not due to any disagreements with the company.
  • 3Mr. Lara will continue to serve on the Compensation Committee until the Annual Meeting.
  • 42022 base salaries and target cash bonus incentives for Named Executive Officers have been determined.
  • 5CEO Thomas A. Bartlett's 2022 base salary is $1,100,000 with a 200% target cash bonus.
  • 6Other Named Executive Officers have 2022 base salaries between $640,000 and $670,000 with 125% target cash bonuses.
  • 7Annual cash bonuses are contingent upon achieving pre-established company and individual goals, with potential for up to 200% of the target bonus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gustavo Lara Cantu has decided not to stand for re-election at the Company's 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This decision was his own and did not involve any disagreements with American Tower Corporation.

For 2022, CEO Thomas A. Bartlett has a base salary of $1,100,000 and a target cash bonus of 200% of his base salary, which amounts to $2,200,000. The total target cash compensation is $3,300,000. This amount could potentially increase up to a maximum of 200% of the bonus target if performance goals are exceeded.

Annual cash bonus incentive payments are based on the achievement of pre-established Company financial goals and individual goals and objectives for each executive. The Compensation Committee may increase the bonus if company or individual goals are exceeded, up to a maximum of 200% of the executive's bonus target.

Additional information regarding the compensation of the Current Named Executive Officers will be included in American Tower Corporation's 2022 Proxy Statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.