8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 23, 2012)

Filed February 23, 2012For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2012, primarily to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. The report itself is brief, directing investors to a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial information. This is a standard procedure for earnings announcements, indicating that the core operational and financial performance data will be found in the accompanying press release. Investors should focus on the contents of the February 23, 2012 press release, which is incorporated by reference into this 8-K. This press release would typically contain key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and potentially outlook or guidance for the upcoming periods. The filing signals the conclusion of the 2011 fiscal year and provides the official financial picture for that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing on February 23, 2012, reports on the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to announce earnings, with detailed results provided in an attached press release.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated February 23, 2012, contains the actual financial performance data.
  • 4The press release is furnished with the 8-K and is not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.
  • 5The filing signifies the official disclosure of AMT's financial performance for the aforementioned periods.
  • 6Thomas A. Bartlett, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, signed the report on behalf of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce American Tower Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. The detailed financial information is presented in an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing, dated February 23, 2012.

This 8-K filing itself is largely a notification that earnings have been released. The specific financial numbers, key performance indicators, and any management commentary are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with this report.

When an exhibit is 'furnished,' it means it's provided to the SEC as part of the filing but is generally not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed.' However, for investors, the information within the furnished press release is still crucial for understanding the company's performance.