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

Filed July 29, 2009For Securities:AMT

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Tower Corporation (AMT) on July 29, 2009, primarily announces the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, via a press release furnished as an exhibit. Investors seeking to understand the company's performance during this period should review the referenced press release for details on operational and financial conditions. The filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements or management's discussion and analysis, but rather directs stakeholders to the attached press release for the comprehensive quarterly update. Therefore, the substantive information for analysis is within Exhibit 99.1, which details the company's performance and financial standing as of and for the second quarter of 2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2009.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report on the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.
  • 3The financial results were disseminated through a press release.
  • 4The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished with the 8-K, not filed as part of the core report.
  • 5Thomas A. Bartlett, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 6This filing serves as a notification mechanism for material events, specifically the release of quarterly financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report American Tower Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, which were announced via a press release.

The detailed financial information for Q2 2009 is contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for performance details.

The press release is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of that section, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.

Thomas A. Bartlett, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed this 8-K report on behalf of American Tower Corporation.