What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce the cash dividend declarations made by American Tower Corporation's board of directors for both its common stock and its Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.

How much is the dividend for common stockholders, and when will it be paid?

The dividend declared for common stockholders is $0.36 per share. It is payable on October 7, 2014, to shareholders who are holders of record as of the close of business on September 23, 2014.

What are the details of the dividend for the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock?

American Tower Corporation declared a cash distribution of $1.3125 per share for its 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A. This dividend is payable on November 17, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 2014.

Does this 8-K report contain any financial results or significant operational updates?

No, this specific 8-K filing is focused solely on the declaration of dividend payments. It does not contain financial results or other operational updates. Such information is typically reported in Form 10-Q or 10-K filings.

AMT 8-K SEC Disclosure — Sep 10, 2014

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American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on September 10, 2014, primarily to announce dividend declarations approved by its board of directors. This filing informs investors about the distribution of cash to common and preferred stockholders, providing key dates for record holders and payment. For common stockholders, a cash distribution of $0.36 per share was declared, payable on October 7, 2014, to shareholders of record on September 23, 2014. Additionally, a cash distribution of $1.3125 per share was declared for the 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on November 17, 2014, to shareholders of record on November 1, 2014. These announcements are routine but crucial for investors tracking income generation from their investments in AMT.

Key Highlights

1Announcement of a quarterly cash distribution for AMT common stock.
2Common stock dividend declared is $0.36 per share.
3Record date for common stock dividend is September 23, 2014.
4Payment date for common stock dividend is October 7, 2014.
5Announcement of a cash distribution for AMT's 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A.
6Preferred stock dividend declared is $1.3125 per share.
7Record and payment dates for preferred stock dividend are November 1, 2014, and November 17, 2014, respectively.

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 10, 2014)

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