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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 29, 2009)

Filed April 29, 2009For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on April 29, 2009, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The key takeaway for investors is that the company has provided an update on its financial performance through a press release, which is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by management. This filing serves as notification of the release of these results and ensures public accessibility to the information. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed figures, it directs investors to the primary source document, the press release, for a comprehensive understanding of AMT's performance during the first quarter of 2009, a period that may have been influenced by broader economic conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMT filed an 8-K on April 29, 2009, reporting Q1 2009 financial results.
  • 2The press release announcing these results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial performance data.
  • 4The filing indicates the company's principal executive offices are in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • 5Thomas A. Bartlett, EVP and CFO, signed the filing.
  • 6This report does not contain the actual financial results but points to the press release for them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to American Tower Corporation's (AMT) financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. It directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial details.

The actual financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this press release for detailed information on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

According to the filing, Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor subject to the liabilities of that section. It also won't be automatically incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically stated.

Thomas A. Bartlett is listed as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Tower Corporation. He signed this 8-K filing on behalf of the company, indicating his authorization for the reported information.