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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 22, 2012)

Filed March 22, 2012For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on March 22, 2012, to report a significant event for its shareholders. The company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.21 per share on its common stock. This distribution is a direct return of capital to shareholders and is a key indicator of the company's financial health and commitment to providing shareholder returns. The distribution is scheduled to be paid on April 25, 2012, to shareholders of record as of April 11, 2012. Investors should note the record date for determining eligibility to receive the distribution. This announcement is primarily informational, detailing a routine financial event for the company rather than a strategic shift or material operational development.

Key Highlights

  • 1Board of Directors declared a cash distribution of $0.21 per share.
  • 2Distribution payment date is April 25, 2012.
  • 3Record date for eligibility is April 11, 2012.
  • 4This 8-K filing is primarily for the announcement of the dividend payment.
  • 5The company is returning capital to its shareholders.
  • 6The filing includes the press release announcing the distribution as an exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce the declaration of a quarterly cash distribution by American Tower Corporation's Board of Directors to its common stockholders.

The cash distribution declared is $0.21 per share of common stock.

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 11, 2012, will receive the distribution on April 25, 2012.

No, this 8-K filing is routine and solely reports the declaration of a cash distribution. It does not indicate any major changes in the company's business operations or strategic direction.