American Tower Corporation Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) plans to offer 8,500,000 shares of its common stock to finance its acquisition of Telxius Telecom's European and Latin American tower divisions, totaling approximately 31,000 communications sites. An additional 850,000 shares may be offered to cover over-allotments. The proceeds will support the Telxius transaction and associated costs, or if not completed, to reduce debt and for general purposes. BofA Securities leads the offering management.

Positive

• Raising funds through an 8.5 million share offering aimed at financing a strategic acquisition, potentially enhancing overall market position.
• Acquisition of Telxius’ 31,000 communications sites could lead to increased revenue streams and market expansion.

Negative

• Dilution risk for existing shareholders due to the large share offering.
• Dependency on the completion of the Telxius transaction, with the potential for redirected use of proceeds if it does not materialize.

American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) today announced that, in connection with the funding of its transaction with Telxius Telecom, S.A., pursuant to which it expects to acquire Telxius’ European and Latin American tower divisions, comprising approximately 31,000 communications sites, American Tower intends to offer 8,500,000 shares of its common stock in a registered public offering, subject to market and other conditions. American Tower intends to grant the underwriters the option to purchase up to an additional 850,000 shares common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. This offering is not contingent upon consummation of the Telxius transaction.

American Tower expects to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facilities and term loans, to finance the Telxius transaction and to pay related fees and expenses. If for any reason the Telxius transaction is not completed, American Tower expects to use the net proceeds from this equity offering to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

BofA Securities is acting as lead book-running manager for the offering. Barclays, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets are also acting as joint book-running managers with respect to the offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offerings are being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement relating to the offering and the accompanying base prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Alternatively, you may request the documents relating to the offering by contacting BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, Email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; Barclays, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Email: Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com, Telephone: (888) 603-5847; Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Email: prospectus@citi.com, Telephone: (800) 831-9146; Morgan Stanley, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department; or RBC Capital Markets, 200 Vesey Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10281-8098, Attention: Equity Syndicate, Email: equityprospectus@rbccm.com, Telephone: (877) 822-4089.

About American Tower

American Tower, one of the largest global REITs, is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of approximately 187,000 communications sites. For more information about American Tower, please visit www.americantower.com.

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” concerning the Company’s goals, beliefs, expectations, strategies, objectives, plans, future operating results and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not necessarily based on historical facts. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the Company’s forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those factors set forth in Item 1A of its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 under the caption “Risk Factors.” The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of American Tower's recent stock offering?

The stock offering aims to finance the acquisition of Telxius Telecom's European and Latin American tower divisions.

How many shares is American Tower offering?

American Tower is offering 8,500,000 shares of its common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase 850,000 additional shares.

What will American Tower do with the proceeds from the offering?

Proceeds will be used to finance the Telxius transaction and related expenses or, if the deal does not close, to repay debt and for corporate purposes.

Who is managing the stock offering for American Tower?

BofA Securities is the lead book-running manager, supported by Barclays, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and RBC Capital Markets.

What is the potential risk of the stock offering for investors?

The stock offering poses a dilution risk for existing shareholders if the new shares reduce their ownership percentage.