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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report (Apr 27, 2004)

Filed April 27, 2004For Securities:AMT

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Tower Corporation (AMT) on April 27, 2004, primarily serves to furnish investors with their first-quarter 2004 financial results, as detailed in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.2). The filing also includes unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2004, and comparative periods (Exhibit 99.1). While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed operational commentary, it directs investors to the press release for specific performance metrics, financial condition updates, and results of operations for the quarter. Investors should review Exhibit 99.2 for key financial figures such as revenue, earnings, and cash flow, as well as any management commentary on performance drivers and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMT filed an 8-K on April 27, 2004, to report its Q1 2004 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Q1 2004 and comparative periods.
  • 3A press release dated April 27, 2004, containing the detailed financial results, is furnished as an exhibit.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance and operational insights for the three months ended March 31, 2004.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Bradley E. Singer, signed the filing.
  • 6The filing provides balance sheets as of March 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003.
  • 7Statements of operations and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2004, and 2003, are also included.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report American Tower Corporation's (AMT) financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2004. It includes the necessary financial statements and a press release detailing the results.

The detailed financial results for Q1 2004 are provided in the press release, dated April 27, 2004, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures and commentary.

This filing includes unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003. It also includes unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2004, and the comparable period in 2003.

No, the press release (Exhibit 99.2) is furnished, meaning it is provided to the SEC but is not considered officially 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not carry the same legal liabilities as a filed document, unless specifically incorporated by reference into another SEC filing.