American Tower stockholders approve 2026 equity plan; $1.79 distribution declared
At its May 20, 2026 annual meeting, American Tower stockholders elected eleven directors and approved a 2026 Equity Incentive Plan that authorizes 12,000,000 new shares, plus shares returning from the prior plan. The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $1.79 per share, payable July 13, 2026 to holders of record on June 12, 2026.
Key points
- Stockholders approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, which authorizes 12,000,000 new shares plus up to 1,778,230 shares returning from the 2007 plan
- Advisory say-on-pay vote: 377,995,948 for and 24,171,637 against
- Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified as independent auditor for 2026 with 394,729,619 votes for
- Quarterly distribution of $1.79 per share: record date June 12, 2026; payment date July 13, 2026
The filing
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