8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 30, 2005)

Filed March 30, 2005For Securities:AMT

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by American Tower Corporation (AMT) on March 30, 2005, primarily announces the release of their financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004. The report itself does not contain detailed financial figures but refers investors to an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.2) and unaudited financial statements (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive details. Investors should note that this filing is a notification of the release of earnings and associated financial statements, rather than a direct disclosure of new operating or financial conditions. The key information for analysis lies within the referenced press release and financial statements, which provide the actual performance metrics and financial position of the company for the period. The filing confirms the availability of these crucial documents for review.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Tower Corporation filed an 8-K on March 30, 2005, to report financial results.
  • 2The filing pertains to the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004.
  • 3A press release (Exhibit 99.2) announcing these financial results is furnished with the report.
  • 4Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (Exhibit 99.1) for the periods ending December 31, 2004, and 2003, are also filed herewith.
  • 5The press release and financial statements are the primary sources for detailed financial performance and condition information.
  • 6The filing itself serves as a notification of the availability of these key financial disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to American Tower Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2004. It directs investors to accompanying exhibits for the detailed financial information.

The actual financial results are provided in two accompanying exhibits: Exhibit 99.2, a press release dated March 30, 2005, announcing the results, and Exhibit 99.1, which contains unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the relevant periods.

No, this filing is primarily a notification of the release of earnings and associated financial statements. The detailed financial performance and condition information are contained within the referenced press release and financial statements, which are furnished or filed as exhibits. The 8-K itself acts as a pointer to that information.

The signature of Bradley E. Singer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on the 8-K filing signifies the company's official acknowledgment and certification of the information being reported, in accordance with SEC regulations. It indicates that the company is formally submitting these disclosures.