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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose the Compensation Committee's decisions regarding the base salaries and target cash bonus incentives for American Tower Corporation's Named Executive Officers for the fiscal year 2017.

How are annual cash bonuses determined for these executives?

Annual cash bonuses are determined based on a combination of the company's financial performance, the achievement of established strategic, organizational developmental, and operational goals, and each executive's individual contribution to the company's overall performance.

Is there a possibility for executives to earn more than their target bonus?

Yes, if the company exceeds its goals and/or an executive exceeds their individual goals, the annual cash bonus incentive can be increased by the Compensation Committee, up to a maximum of 200% of the executive's bonus target.

Where can I find more detailed information on executive compensation?

More detailed information regarding the compensation of the Current Named Executive Officers will be included in American Tower Corporation's 2017 Proxy Statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

AMT 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Tower Corporation (AMT) primarily reports on the compensation decisions made by the Compensation Committee for its Named Executive Officers for the fiscal year 2017. The filing details the base salaries and target cash bonus percentages for key executives, including the CEO, CFO, and other top officers. These compensation structures are set with the expectation of performance-based incentives tied to the company's financial, strategic, and operational achievements.

Key Highlights

1Compensation Committee sets 2017 base salaries and target cash bonus percentages for Named Executive Officers.
2CEO James D. Taiclet, Jr. has a 2017 base salary of $1,100,000 and a target cash bonus of 130% of base salary.
3CFO Thomas A. Bartlett has a 2017 base salary of $664,300 and a target cash bonus of 95% of base salary.
4The Compensation Committee bases annual cash bonus payments on the company's financial performance, strategic goals, and individual executive contributions.
5Potential for annual cash bonuses to exceed targets, up to a maximum of 200% of the bonus target, if company and executive goals are exceeded.
6Additional executive compensation details will be provided in the company's 2017 Proxy Statement.

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 3, 2017)

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