American Tower adds Kristen Ludgate to board, declares $1.79 quarterly distribution
American Tower's board elected Kristen M. Ludgate as a director effective immediately, and she joined the Compensation and Human Capital Committee. The board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $1.79 per share, payable October 20, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 30, 2026. The filing contains no financial results, so it gives no direct read on the company's performance.
Key points
- Ludgate was elected on September 17, 2026 and will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
- She was Chief People Officer of HP Inc. from 2021 to 2025 and spent over 15 years at 3M Company.
- The quarterly cash distribution is $1.79 per share, payable October 20, 2026 to holders of record on September 30, 2026.
The filing
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