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American Tower (AMT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 18, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Kristen M. Ludgate elected director effective September 17, 2026, serving through the 2027 Annual Meeting.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Kristen M. Ludgate elected director effective September 17, 2026, serving through the 2027 Annual Meeting
- Compensation and Human Capital Committee appointment adds senior expertise in succession, compensation and talent strategy
- Former HP Chief People Officer and 3M executive brings governance, risk management and enterprise transformation experience
- Standard non-employee director compensation; no special compensation terms disclosed
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Quarterly cash distribution of $1.79 per common share declared
- Payment scheduled for October 20, 2026
- September 30, 2026 record date determines eligible stockholders
- Distribution declaration signals continued shareholder-return commitment by American Tower’s board
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Board elected Kristen M. Ludgate, former HP Chief People Officer, adding governance, succession, compensation and transformation expertise
- Quarterly cash distribution declared at $1.79 per share
- Distribution payable October 20, 2026 to shareholders of record September 30, 2026
- Dividend announcement reinforces AMT’s income-oriented REIT profile and provides a defined near-term shareholder cash payment
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