American Tower prices $1.6B notes due 2031–36
AMT is issuing $1.6 billion of new senior notes and plans to use most of the $1.58 billion in net proceeds to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
American Tower Corporation (AMT) has priced a registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2031, 2033 and 2036 with aggregate principal amounts of $500.0 million, $500.0 million and $600.0 million, respectively. The coupons are 5.300% for 2031 notes, 5.560% for 2033 notes and 5.750% for 2036 notes, issued slightly below face value.
The company expects net proceeds of $1,579.9 million, which it intends to use to repay $600.0 million of 1.450% senior notes due 2026, repay borrowings under its $6.0 billion senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes.
Positive
- $1,579.9 million in net proceeds strengthens liquidity and provides capital to refinance near-term debt and reduce borrowings under the company’s $6.0 billion revolving credit facility.
- Refinancing $600.0 million of 1.450% senior notes due 2026 with longer-dated 2031–2036 maturities extends the company’s debt maturity profile.
Negative
- New senior notes carry higher interest rates of 5.300%, 5.560% and 5.750%, increasing the company’s interest cost compared with the 1.450% senior notes being repaid.
Filing Explained
The September 9 Form 8-K reports that American Tower priced new senior unsecured notes and plans to use the proceeds for debt repayment and general purposes. The filing leaves the sale, receipt of proceeds, and repayments unstated, so the disclosure describes a planned debt refinancing rather than a completed one.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
2031 Notes Principal: $500.0 million
2033 Notes Principal: $500.0 million
2036 Notes Principal: $600.0 million
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8 metrics
2031 Notes Principal
$500.0 million
Aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2031
2033 Notes Principal
$500.0 million
Aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2033
2036 Notes Principal
$600.0 million
Aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2036
Net Proceeds
$1,579.9 million
Expected net proceeds after underwriting discounts and expenses
Coupons
5.300%, 5.560%, 5.750%
Interest rates on 2031, 2033 and 2036 senior notes, respectively
Notes Repaid
$600.0 million
Principal of 1.450% senior notes due 2026 to be repaid
Revolving Credit Facility Size
$6.0 billion
Senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility capacity
Communications Sites
Over 148,000 sites
Size of American Tower’s global communications real estate portfolio
Key Terms
registered public offering, senior unsecured notes, multicurrency revolving credit facility, prospectus supplement, +1 more
5 terms
registered public offering regulatory
"announced the pricing of its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes"
A registered public offering is when a company files required documents with regulators to sell new shares or bonds to the general public, providing standardized financial and business information for transparency. For investors, it matters because it creates an opportunity to buy newly issued securities while often increasing market liquidity, but it can also dilute existing ownership and affect share price as supply and company funding needs change—think of a bakery baking extra loaves that can satisfy more customers but slightly reduces each owner's slice of the original batch.
senior unsecured notes financial
"pricing of its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2031, 2033 and 2036"
Senior unsecured notes are a type of loan a company borrows from investors, promising to pay back with interest. They are called "unsecured" because they aren’t backed by specific assets like buildings or equipment, but "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company gets into trouble. Investors see them as a relatively safer way for companies to raise money.
multicurrency revolving credit facility financial
"its $6.0 billion senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility"
A multicurrency revolving credit facility is a bank line of credit that lets a company borrow, repay and borrow again up to a set limit in more than one currency, much like a business credit card that works in different countries. It matters to investors because it provides short‑term cash flexibility, helps manage currency needs and interest costs, and reduces the risk of running short of funds — all of which affect a company’s liquidity and financial stability.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"The offering was made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains “forward-looking statements” concerning the Company’s goals"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Offering Details
shelf
Offering
Offering Type
shelf
Use of Proceeds
Repay $600.0 million of 1.450% senior notes due 2026, repay indebtedness under the $6.0 billion senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes.
FAQ
What debt offering did AMT announce on September 9, 2026?
American Tower announced a registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2031, 2033 and 2036 with aggregate principal amounts of $500.0 million, $500.0 million and $600.0 million, respectively.
What are the interest rates on American Tower’s new senior notes?
The 2031 notes carry a 5.300% coupon, the 2033 notes carry a 5.560% coupon and the 2036 notes carry a 5.750% coupon, each payable per annum, with the notes issued at prices slightly below their face value.
How much net cash will AMT receive from the senior notes offering?
American Tower expects net proceeds of $1,579.9 million from the offering, after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses, based on the priced terms of the 2031, 2033 and 2036 senior unsecured notes.
How will American Tower use the net proceeds from this notes offering?
American Tower intends to use the net proceeds to repay $600.0 million principal of its 1.450% senior notes due 2026, to repay existing indebtedness under its $6.0 billion senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes.
Who are the joint book-running managers for AMT’s senior notes deal?
The joint book-running managers are J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., as stated in the announcement.
What scale of operations does AMT report in this announcement?
American Tower describes itself as a leading REIT with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 9, 2026
AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(617 ) 375-7500
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 9, 2026, American Tower Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that it had priced its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “2031 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million, senior unsecured notes due 2033 (the “2033 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million and senior unsecured notes due 2036 (the “2036 notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $600.0 million.
The 2031 notes will have an interest rate of 5.300% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.718% of their face value. The 2033 notes will have an interest rate of 5.560% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.776% of their face value. The 2036 notes will have an interest rate of 5.750% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.497% of their face value.
A copy of the Press Release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated September 9, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | |||||||||||
| (Registrant) | |||||||||||
| Date: | September 9, 2026 | By: | /s/ Rodney M. Smith | ||||||||
| Rodney M. Smith | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Spencer Kurn
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Telephone: (617) 375-7517
AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION PRICES SENIOR NOTES OFFERING
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - September 9, 2026 - American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) today announced the pricing of its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2031, 2033 and 2036 in aggregate principal amounts of $500.0 million, $500.0 million and $600.0 million, respectively. The 2031 notes will have an interest rate of 5.300% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.718% of their face value. The 2033 notes will have an interest rate of 5.560% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.776% of their face value. The 2036 notes will have an interest rate of 5.750% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 99.497% of their face value.
The net proceeds of the offering are expected to be $1,579.9 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. American Tower intends to use the net proceeds to repay $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.450% senior notes due 2026, to repay existing indebtedness under its $6.0 billion senior unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. are acting as Joint Book-Running Managers for 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 offering was made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement, which may be obtained by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request these documents by calling J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at 1-212-834-4533; BofA Securities, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-294-1322; Citigroup Global Markets Inc. toll-free at 1-800-831-9146; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC toll-free at 1-866-718-1649; or Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. toll-free at 1-800-372-3930.
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 over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. 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 under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of its most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and other risks described in documents the Company subsequently files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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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