BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 21, 2016-- American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of a 51% controlling ownership interest in Viom Networks Limited (Viom), an owner and operator of over 42,000 communications sites in India.

Total consideration for the acquisition consisted of a cash payment of approximately 76 billion Indian Rupees (INR) as well as the assumption of approximately INR 51 billion in existing INR-denominated debt. American Tower used borrowings under one of its existing revolving credit facilities, as well as cash on hand, to satisfy the cash portion of the purchase price.

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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 142,000 communications sites. For more information about American Tower, please visit www.americantower.com.

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Source: American Tower Corporation

For American Tower Corporation:
Leah Stearns, 617-375-7500
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations