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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to American Tower Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of 2015. It directs investors to the accompanying press release for the detailed financial information.

Where can I find the actual financial results for Q3 2015?

The actual financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, are contained within the press release issued by American Tower Corporation on October 29, 2015, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Are there any specific financial figures or performance metrics detailed in this 8-K document?

No, this 8-K document itself does not detail specific financial figures or performance metrics. It only states that the financial results were announced in a press release, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors would need to refer to that press release for the detailed numbers.

What does it mean that Exhibit 99.1 is 'furnished' and not 'filed'?

When an exhibit is 'furnished' rather than 'filed,' it means the company is providing the information to the SEC for public disclosure but is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as if it were 'filed' as part of a registration statement or other formal SEC filing. However, it is still considered incorporated by reference into certain SEC filings unless otherwise excluded.

AMT 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

This 8-K filing by American Tower Corporation (AMT) on October 29, 2015, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. The report itself is brief, indicating that a press release detailing these results was issued on the same day and is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that the key financial and operational details would be found within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not directly included in the 8-K text itself. This filing acts as a notification of the availability of that crucial earnings information, which typically includes revenue, earnings per share, and other performance metrics relevant to assessing the company's financial health and strategic progress.

Key Highlights

1American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2015.
2The filing announces the release of the company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.
3A press release detailing these results was issued on October 29, 2015.
4The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
5This report serves as notification of the Q3 2015 earnings release.
6The press release contains the substantive financial and operational details for the quarter.

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2015)

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