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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 3, 2012)

Filed May 3, 2012For Securities:AMT

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Tower Corporation (AMT) on May 3, 2012, primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing the company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Investors should note that this filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather directs them to the attached press release for this information. The press release, if reviewed, would provide insights into the company's performance, revenue generation, profitability, and operational highlights during the first quarter of 2012. As this is a standard disclosure of quarterly earnings, the key takeaway for investors is the timing of the release of their Q1 2012 financial performance. The filing indicates that the results have been made public and are available for review. Investors interested in AMT's operational and financial health should consult the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific metrics and commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed a Form 8-K on May 3, 2012.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to announce the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • 3The detailed financial results are presented in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is furnished, not formally filed, meaning it does not subject AMT to Section 18 liabilities under the Exchange Act.
  • 5No new material financial statements or exhibits beyond the press release are included in the 8-K itself.
  • 6Thomas A. Bartlett, EVP, CFO, and Treasurer, signed the report on behalf of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to American Tower Corporation's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, through an attached press release.

The actual financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specific financial figures and commentary.

No, this particular 8-K filing is solely focused on the release of the company's quarterly financial results. It does not report on any new material agreements, amendments, or other significant events typically reported under different 8-K items.

When a document is 'furnished' as an exhibit to an 8-K, it means the company is making it available to the public via the SEC filing, but it is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for earnings press releases.