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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2018)

Filed July 31, 2018For Securities:AMT

Summary

American Tower Corporation (AMT) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2018, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release containing these results, which was issued on the same day. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release itself, for detailed financial performance, operational metrics, and forward-looking statements. While the 8-K itself is brief, it serves as the official notification mechanism for the release of the quarterly earnings information. The market and investors would have reacted to the details provided within the furnished press release. Therefore, understanding the performance metrics, revenue drivers, and any guidance updates presented in that document is crucial for assessing AMT's recent financial health and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1American Tower Corporation (AMT) released its financial results for the second quarter of 2018 on July 31, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's Q2 2018 performance.
  • 3Investors should consult the furnished press release for specific financial data and operational highlights.
  • 4The filing is dated July 30, 2018, but the press release announcement date is July 31, 2018, indicating a near-simultaneous release.
  • 5The information furnished in Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it's informational rather than legally binding in that specific context.
  • 6This report signifies the official disclosure of Q2 2018 earnings, a key event for investors tracking AMT's performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to American Tower Corporation's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, through a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated July 31, 2018, furnished with this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific figures; it serves as the notification and provides access to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which holds those details. Investors need to review the press release for quantitative financial data.

When an exhibit is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means it's being provided for informational purposes, but it's not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as if it were formally 'filed' as part of the registration statement or periodic report.