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title: "The American Tower REIT Conversion: Wireless Dominance? by Alan Hearty"
description: After announcing that it will convert into a REIT, American Tower’s shares are up 26% this trading year. Read about the American Tower REIT conversion here...
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# [The American Tower REIT Conversion: Wireless Dominance? by Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/the-american-tower-reit-conversion-wireless-dominance)

 Written by [Alan Hearty](https://www.calwirelesslaw.com/author/alan-hearty) | December 3, 2012 at 11:09 PM

After announcing that it will convert into a REIT, the price of American Tower’s shares are up 26% this trading year.  This new structure will provide American Tower with incredible tax benefits not shared by its competitors.  This article examines whether the increase in American Tower’s share price is justified.

 

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