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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 23, 2011)

Filed February 23, 2011For Securities:AMT

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Tower Corporation (AMT) on February 23, 2011, announces the release of their financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010. The filing primarily serves to furnish the press release containing these results, which is included as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for detailed financial performance, operational achievements, and forward-looking statements related to the company's performance in late 2010 and expectations for the upcoming period. This report does not contain extensive commentary but points directly to the official announcement of the company's financial condition and results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2011.
  • 2The filing announces the release of financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish the company's press release containing these financial results.
  • 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.
  • 5The filing confirms the date of the earliest event reported as February 23, 2011, aligning with the press release date.
  • 6Thomas A. Bartlett, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to American Tower Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated February 23, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not provide detailed commentary. It serves to furnish the press release that contains the official announcement and likely commentary from the company regarding its financial condition and results of operations.

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release announcing the company's financial results for the period. While furnished with the filing, it is not deemed 'filed' for certain liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated into another filing.