8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 27, 2017)

Filed April 27, 2017For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2017, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. The primary focus of this filing is the issuance of a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which details the company's performance during the period. Investors should refer to this press release for comprehensive information regarding revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics for the quarter. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document announcing the results, the attached press release is the substantive source of information. Investors are encouraged to review this press release to understand AMT's operational and financial condition as of March 31, 2017. The filing also notes that the press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, a standard disclosure for such announcements.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMT announced its first quarter 2017 financial results via press release on April 27, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves to publicly disseminate these results.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed financial performance data for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
  • 4Investors should consult the furnished press release for specific financial and operational details.
  • 5The filing includes standard legal disclaimers regarding the furnished exhibit, stating it's not 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to American Tower Corporation's (AMT) financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, are contained within the press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific performance metrics.

No, according to the filing, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, unless expressly stated.

The press release typically includes key financial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), Adjusted EBITDA, Funds From Operations (FFO), and other operational highlights relevant to American Tower's business for the first quarter of 2017.