UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One):



x	Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For the quarterly period ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016.



¨	Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Commission File Number: 001-14195

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware		65-0723837
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

116 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(Address of principal executive offices)

Telephone Number (617) 375-7500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ¨ No x

As of ~~April 22,~~July 21, 2016, there were ~~424,624,797~~425,489,212 shares of common stock outstanding.

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ~~ENDING MARCH 31,~~ENDED JUNE 30, 2016



		Page Nos.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Unaudited Consolidated and Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		1
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015		1
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and 2015		2
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and 2015		3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and 2015		4
	Consolidated Statements of Equity for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and 2015		5
	Notes to Consolidated and Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		2227
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		4153
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		4153
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		4255
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		4255
Item 6.	Exhibits		4255
Signatures			4356
Exhibit Index			EX-1



PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION



ITEM 1.	UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)


	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015			June 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	336,403		$	320,686		$	410,538		$	320,686
Restricted cash	140,865			142,193			142,761			142,193
Accounts receivable, net	217,457			227,354			285,422			227,354
Prepaid and other current assets	341,791			306,235			481,879			306,235
Total current assets	1,036,516			996,468			1,320,600			996,468
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	9,917,985			9,866,424			10,575,425			9,866,424
GOODWILL	4,123,401			4,091,805			4,981,919			4,091,805
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	9,813,990			9,837,876			11,590,692			9,837,876
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	216,643			212,041			229,273			212,041
DEFERRED RENT ASSET	1,201,841			1,166,755			1,233,002			1,166,755
NOTES RECEIVABLE AND OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS	753,939			732,903			809,287			732,903
TOTAL	$	27,064,315		$	26,904,272		$	30,740,198		$	26,904,272
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	94,051		$	96,714		$	120,586		$	96,714
Accrued expenses	437,546			516,413			617,711			516,413
Distributions payable	218,420			210,027			227,594			210,027
Accrued interest	87,899			115,672			151,365			115,672
Current portion of long-term obligations	137,853			50,202			314,063			50,202
Unearned revenue	222,387			211,001			224,312			211,001
Total current liabilities	1,198,156			1,200,029			1,655,631			1,200,029
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS	16,884,242			17,068,807			18,403,013			17,068,807
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	888,040			856,936			951,803			856,936
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY							745,936			106,333
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	1,093,662			1,065,682			1,058,433			959,349
Total liabilities	20,064,100			20,191,454			22,814,816			20,191,454
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS							1,085,157			—
EQUITY:
Preferred stock: $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized;
5.25%, Series A, 6,000,000 shares issued and outstanding; aggregate liquidation value of $600,000	60			60			60			60
5.50%, Series B, 1,375,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively; aggregate liquidation value of $1,375,000	14			14			14			14
Common stock: $.01 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 427,373,031 and 426,695,279 shares issued; and 424,563,005 and 423,885,253 shares outstanding, respectively	4,273			4,267
Common stock: $.01 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 428,071,284 and 426,695,279 shares issued; and 425,261,258 and 423,885,253 shares outstanding, respectively							4,280			4,267
Additional paid-in capital	9,714,952			9,690,609			9,781,223			9,690,609
Distributions in excess of earnings	(967,718		)	(998,535		)	(1,033,324		)	(998,535		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,610,592		)	(1,836,996		)	(1,770,998		)	(1,836,996		)
Treasury stock (2,810,026 shares at cost)	(207,740		)	(207,740		)	(207,740		)	(207,740		)
Total American Tower Corporation equity	6,933,249			6,651,679			6,773,515			6,651,679
Noncontrolling interest	66,966			61,139
Noncontrolling interests							66,710			61,139
Total equity	7,000,215			6,712,818			6,840,225			6,712,818
TOTAL	$	27,064,315		$	26,904,272		$	30,740,198		$	26,904,272

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015			2016			2015
REVENUES:
Property	$	1,267,651		$	1,062,180		$	1,426,192		$	1,154,235		$	2,693,843		$	2,216,415
Services	21,396			17,010			16,035			20,140			37,431			37,150
Total operating revenues	1,289,047			1,079,190			1,442,227			1,174,375			2,731,274			2,253,565
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Costs of operations (exclusive of items shown separately below):
Property (including stock-based compensation expense of $507 and $432, respectively)	342,290			259,257
Services (including stock-based compensation expense of $151 and $139, respectively)	9,155			5,383
Property (including stock-based compensation expense of $392, $390, $899 and $822, respectively)							452,571			314,285			794,861			573,542
Services (including stock-based compensation expense of $255, $98, $406 and $237, respectively)							7,140			8,173			16,295			13,556
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	341,634			263,520			397,765			328,356			739,399			591,876
Selling, general, administrative and development expense (including stock-based compensation expense of $27,421 and $29,290, respectively)	135,315			123,290
Selling, general, administrative and development expense (including stock-based compensation expense of $21,260, $23,557, $48,681 and $52,847, respectively)							138,234			116,338			273,549			239,628
Other operating expenses	8,800			7,774			13,711			17,449			22,511			25,223
Total operating expenses	837,194			659,224			1,009,421			784,601			1,846,615			1,443,825
OPERATING INCOME	451,853			419,966			432,806			389,774			884,659			809,740
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income, TV Azteca, net of interest expense of $283 and $370, respectively	2,716			2,596
Interest income, TV Azteca, net of interest expense of $284, $370, $567 and $740, respectively							2,748			2,662			5,464			5,258
Interest income	3,534			2,964			6,468			4,404			10,002			7,368
Interest expense	(159,880		)	(147,934		)	(181,036		)	(148,507		)	(340,916		)	(296,441		)
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	—			(3,725		)
Other income (expense) (including unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) of $29,362 and ($55,468), respectively)	12,208			(54,503		)
Gain (loss) on retirement of long-term obligations							830			(75,068		)	830			(78,793		)
Other expense (including unrealized foreign currency (losses) gains of ($24,585), $25,461, $4,777 and ($30,007), respectively)							(25,842		)	(2,129		)	(13,634		)	(56,632		)
Total other expense	(141,422		)	(200,602		)	(196,832		)	(218,638		)	(338,254		)	(419,240		)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	310,431			219,364			235,974			171,136			546,405			390,500
Income tax provision	(29,124		)	(23,872		)	(43,510		)	(13,956		)	(72,634		)	(37,828		)
NET INCOME	281,307			195,492			192,464			157,180			473,771			352,672
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(6,148		)	(2,175		)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests							(4,914		)	(1,124		)	(11,062		)	(3,299		)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS	275,159			193,317			187,550			156,056			462,709			349,373
Dividends on preferred stock	(26,781		)	(9,819		)	(26,782		)	(26,782		)	(53,563		)	(36,601		)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	248,378		$	183,498		$	160,768		$	129,274		$	409,146		$	312,772
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS:
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders	$	0.59		$	0.45		$	0.38		$	0.31		$	0.96		$	0.76
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders	$	0.58		$	0.45		$	0.37		$	0.30		$	0.95		$	0.75
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
BASIC	424,059			405,111			424,909			423,154			424,484			414,182
DILUTED	427,888			409,399			429,004			426,933			428,529			418,303
DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.51		$	0.42		$	0.53		$	0.44		$	1.04		$	0.86

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2016 2015
Net income $ 281,307
$ 195,492
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $0 and $51, respectively 74
(942 )
Reclassification of unrealized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges to net income, net of tax benefit of $0 and $24, respectively (8 ) 387
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $4,188 and ($12,609), respectively 226,292
(432,961 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) 226,358
(433,516 )
Comprehensive income (loss) 507,665
(238,024 )
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest (6,102 ) 19,702
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders $ 501,563
$ (218,322 )



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Net income	$	192,464		$	157,180		$	473,771		$	352,672
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit (expense) of $0, ($42), $0 and $9, respectively	(9		)	597			65			(345		)
Reclassification of unrealized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges to net income, net of tax benefit of $0, $22, $0 and $46, respectively	(57		)	2,226			(65		)	2,613
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $2,695, $197, $6,883 and ($12,412), respectively	(177,966		)	(44,029		)	48,326			(476,990		)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(178,032		)	(41,206		)	48,326			(474,722		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	14,432			115,974			522,097			(122,050		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	12,712			17,421			6,610			37,123
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	$	27,144		$	133,395		$	528,707		$	(84,927	)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	281,307		$	195,492		$	473,771		$	352,672
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	341,634			263,520			739,399			591,876
Stock-based compensation expense	28,079			29,861			49,986			53,906
Loss on early retirement of long-term obligations	—			3,725
(Gain) loss on early retirement of long-term obligations							(830		)	78,793
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations	12,451			66,309			53,464			75,531
Decrease in restricted cash	3,005			28,180			12,170			26,804
Increase in net deferred rent asset	(16,171		)	(25,074		)	(34,931		)	(46,653		)
Increase in assets	(30,535		)	(2,779		)	(32,984		)	(99,179		)
Decrease in liabilities	(56,258		)	(49,304		)
Increase in liabilities							51,271			2,710
Cash provided by operating activities	563,512			509,930			1,311,316			1,036,460
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities	(154,222		)	(159,184		)	(319,427		)	(311,122		)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(873		)	(20,946		)	(1,216,467		)	(670,246		)
Payment for Verizon transaction	(4,655		)	(5,058,019		)	(4,748		)	(5,060,416		)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments and other non-current assets	1,184			72,684			2,601			781,469
Payments for short-term investments	—			(82,557		)	—			(816,038		)
Deposits, restricted cash, investments and other	(26,950		)	(1,397		)	(5,360		)	(3,087		)
Cash used for investing activities	(185,516		)	(5,249,419		)	(1,543,401		)	(6,079,440		)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of short-term borrowings, net	(8,636		)	—			(2,843		)	—
Borrowings under credit facilities	31,504			3,150,000			1,326,866			4,740,308
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	1,247,463			—			2,237,503			1,492,298
Proceeds from term loan	—			500,000			—			500,000
Proceeds from other borrowings							70,806			—
Proceeds from issuance of securities in securitization transaction, net							—			875,000
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities and capital leases	(1,388,613		)	(2,490,771		)	(2,858,415		)	(5,931,401		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders, net	(274		)	(137		)	(503		)	(383		)
Proceeds from stock options	14,582			5,106
Proceeds from stock options and ESPP							60,361			17,364
Distributions paid on common stock	(209,984		)	(152,037		)	(426,564		)	(329,766		)
Distributions paid on preferred stock	(26,781		)	(7,875		)	(53,563		)	(31,085		)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net	—			2,440,390			—			2,440,327
Proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock, net	—			1,338,009			—			1,337,946
Payment for early retirement of long-term obligations							(125		)	(86,107		)
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities	(25,325		)	(22,558		)	(23,264		)	(34,284		)
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(366,064		)	4,760,127
Cash provided by financing activities							330,259			4,990,217
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	3,785			(10,730		)	(8,322		)	13,973
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	15,717			9,908
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS							89,852			(38,790		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	320,686			313,492			320,686			313,492
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	336,403		$	323,400		$	410,538		$	274,702
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $3,431 AND $922, RESPECTIVELY)	$	19,368		$	14,714
CASH PAID FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $14,011 AND $3,311, RESPECTIVELY)							$	50,413		$	29,911
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST	$	177,574		$	199,022		$	288,880		$	291,103
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property and equipment and construction activities	$	22,586		$	26,499		$	(36,083	)	$	(20,632	)
Purchases of property and equipment under capital leases	$	9,958		$	4,394		$	21,651		$	10,510
Settlement of accounts receivable related to acquisitions							$	—		$	735

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(in thousands, except share data)


	Preferred Stock - Series A			Preferred Stock - Series B			Common Stock			Treasury Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Distributions in Excess of Earnings			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity			Preferred Stock - Series A			Preferred Stock - Series B			Common Stock			Treasury Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Distributions in Excess of Earnings			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity
	Issued Shares	Amount		Issued Shares	Amount		Issued Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount			Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Distributions in Excess of Earnings			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity			Issued Shares	Amount		Issued Shares	Amount		Issued Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount			Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Distributions in Excess of Earnings			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2015	6,000,000	$	60	—	$	—	399,508,751	$	3,995	(2,810,026	)	$	(207,740	)	$	5,788,786	$	(794,221	)	$	(837,320	)	$	99,792		$	4,053,352		6,000,000	$	60	—	$	—	399,508,751	$	3,995	(2,810,026	)	$	(207,740	)	$	5,788,786	$	(794,221	)	$	(837,320	)	$	99,792		$	4,053,352
Stock-based compensation related activity	—	—		—	—		524,880	5		—		—			16,586		—			—			—			16,591			—	—		—	—		672,300	6		—		—			49,155		—			—			—			49,161
Issuance of common stock—stock purchase plan																													—	—		—	—		43,940	—		—		—			3,465		—			—			—			3,465
Issuance of common stock	—	—		—	—		25,850,000	259		—		—			2,440,131		—			—			—			2,440,390			—	—		—	—		25,850,000	259		—		—			2,440,068		—			—			—			2,440,327
Issuance of preferred stock	—	—		1,375,000	14		—	—		—		—			1,337,995		—			—			—			1,338,009			—	—		1,375,000	14		—	—		—		—			1,337,932		—			—			—			1,337,946
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		(909		)	—			(33		)	(942		)	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		(340		)	—			(5		)	(345		)
Reclassification of unrealized losses on cash flow hedges to net income, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		372			—			15			387			—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		2,583			—			30			2,613
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		(411,102		)	—			(21,859		)	(432,961		)	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		(436,543		)	—			(40,447		)	(476,990		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			—			(137		)	(137		)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders																													—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			—			51			51
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders																													—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			—			(434		)	(434		)
Common stock dividends/distributions declared	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			(178,542		)	—			(178,542		)	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			(365,450		)	—			(365,450		)
Preferred stock dividends declared																													—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			(23,210		)	—			(23,210		)
Net income	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			193,317			2,175			195,492			—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			349,373			3,299			352,672
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2015	6,000,000	$	60	1,375,000	$	14	425,883,631	$	4,259	(2,810,026	)	$	(207,740	)	$	9,583,498	$	(1,205,860	)	$	(822,545	)	$	79,953		$	7,431,639
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2015																													6,000,000	$	60	1,375,000	$	14	426,074,991	$	4,260	(2,810,026	)	$	(207,740	)	$	9,619,406	$	(1,228,521	)	$	(876,607	)	$	62,286		$	7,373,158

BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2016	6,000,000	$	60	1,375,000	$	14	426,695,279	$	4,267	(2,810,026	)	$	(207,740	)	$	9,690,609	$	(1,836,996	)	$	(998,535	)	$	61,139		$	6,712,818		6,000,000	$	60	1,375,000	$	14	426,695,279	$	4,267	(2,810,026	)	$	(207,740	)	$	9,690,609	$	(1,836,996	)	$	(998,535	)	$	61,139		$	6,712,818
Stock-based compensation related activity	—	—		—	—		677,752	6		—		—			24,343		—			—			—			24,349			—	—		—	—		1,331,272	13		—		—			86,767		—			—			—			86,780
Issuance of common stock—stock purchase plan																													—	—		—	—		44,733	—		—		—			3,847		—			—			—			3,847
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		74			—			—			74			—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		65			—			—			65
Reclassification of unrealized gains on cash flow hedges to net income	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		(8		)	—			—			(8		)	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		(65		)	—			—			(65		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		226,338			—			(46		)	226,292			—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		65,998			—			(665		)	65,333
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			—			(275		)	(275		)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders																													—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			—			13			13
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders																													—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			—			(516		)	(516		)
Common stock dividends/distributions declared	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			(217,561		)	—			(217,561		)	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			(443,935		)	—			(443,935		)
Preferred stock dividends declared	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			(26,781		)	—			(26,781		)	—	—		—	—		—	—												(53,563		)	—			(53,563		)
Net income	—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			275,159			6,148			281,307			—	—		—	—		—	—		—		—			—		—			462,709			6,739			469,448
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2016	6,000,000	$	60	1,375,000	$	14	427,373,031	$	4,273	(2,810,026	)	$	(207,740	)	$	9,714,952	$	(1,610,592	)	$	(967,718	)	$	66,966		$	7,000,215
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2016																													6,000,000	$	60	1,375,000	$	14	428,071,284	$	4,280	(2,810,026	)	$	(207,740	)	$	9,781,223	$	(1,770,998	)	$	(1,033,324	)	$	66,710		$	6,840,225

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements.

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1.	DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

American Tower Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “ATC” or the “Company”) is one of the largest global real estate investment trusts and a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate. The Company’s primary business is the leasing of space on communications sites to wireless service providers, radio and television broadcast companies, wireless data providers, government agencies and municipalities and tenants in a number of other industries, which the Company refers to as its property operations. Additionally, the Company offers tower-related services, referred to as its services operations, in the United States, including site acquisition, zoning and permitting and structural analysis, which primarily support its site leasing business, including the addition of new tenants and equipment on its sites.

The Company’s portfolio primarily consists of towers it owns and towers it operates pursuant to long-term lease arrangements, as well as distributed antenna system (“DAS”) networks, which provide seamless coverage solutions for in-building and outdoor wireless environments. In addition to the communications sites in its portfolio, the Company manages rooftop and tower sites for property owners under various contractual arrangements. The Company also holds property interests that it leases to communications service providers and third-party tower operators.

ATC is a holding company that conducts its operations through its directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries and its joint ventures. ATC’s principal domestic operating subsidiaries are American Towers LLC and SpectraSite Communications, LLC. ATC conducts its international operations primarily through its subsidiary, American Tower International, Inc., which in turn conducts operations through its various international holding and operating subsidiaries and joint ventures.

On April 21, 2016, the Company significantly expanded its Asia segment portfolio by acquiring a 51% controlling ownership interest in Viom Networks Limited (“Viom”), a telecommunications infrastructure company that owns and operates over 42,000 wireless communications towers and 200 indoor DAS networks in India (the “Viom Acquisition”). Subsequent to the closing, Viom was renamed ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited (“ATC TIPL”).

The Company operates as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes (“REIT”). Accordingly, the Company generally is not subject to U.S. federal income taxes on income generated by its ~~U.S.~~ REIT operations, including the income derived from leasing space on its towers, as the Company receives a dividends paid deduction for distributions to stockholders that generally offsets its income and gains. However, the Company remains obligated to pay U.S. federal income taxes on earnings from its domestic taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). In addition, the Company’s international assets and operations, regardless of their designation for U.S. tax purposes, continue to be subject to taxation in the foreign jurisdictions where those assets are held or those operations are conducted.

The use of TRSs enables the Company to continue to engage in certain businesses while complying with REIT qualification requirements. The Company may, from time to time, change the election of previously designated TRSs to be included as part of the REIT. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company’s ~~U.S.~~ REIT-qualified businesses included its U.S. tower leasing business, most of its operations in Costa Rica, Germany and Mexico and a majority of its services segment and indoor DAS networks business.

The accompanying consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The financial information included herein is ~~unaudited; however,~~unaudited. However, the Company believes that all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and results of operations for such periods have been included herein. The consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “2015 Form 10-K”). The results of operations for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation—The accompanying consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and those entities in which it has a controlling interest. Investments in entities that the Company does not control are accounted for using the equity or cost method, depending

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upon the Company’s ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. As of June 30, 2016, the Company has a controlling interest in

two joint ventures in Ghana and Uganda with MTN Group Limited (“MTN Group”). The joint ventures are controlled by a holding company of which a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company holds a 51% interest and a wholly owned subsidiary of MTN Group holds a 49% interest. In addition, the Company holds an approximate 75% controlling interest in a subsidiary of the Company in South Africa and the South African investors hold an approximate 25% noncontrolling interest. The Company also holds a 51% controlling interest in ATC TIPL.

Significant Accounting Policies—The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in note 1 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the ~~first three~~six months ofended June 30, 2016.

Accounting Standards Updates—In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued new revenue recognition guidance, which requires an entity to recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance and will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. Early adoption is

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permitted for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Leases are not included in the scope of this standard. The Company is evaluating the impact this standard will have on its financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The guidance amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. This standard is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on ~~the Company’s~~its financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on the accounting for leases. The guidance amends the existing accounting standards for lease accounting, including the requirement that lessees recognize assets and liabilities for leases with terms greater than twelve months in the statement of financial position. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The standard is required to be applied using a modified retrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The Company is evaluating the impact this standard will have on its financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on the accounting for share-based payment transactions. The guidance amends the accounting for taxes related to stock-based compensation, including how excess tax benefits and a company’s payments for tax withholdings should be classified. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company ~~does not expect~~early adopted this standard in the second quarter of 2016 and elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, effective January 1, 2016. The adoption of this guidance was not material to ~~have a material effect on its~~the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Additionally, the Company elected to apply the prospective transition method to the amendments related to the presentation of excess tax benefits in the statements of cash flows.

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2. PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepaid and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

As of
March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Prepaid operating ground leases $ 124,450
$ 128,542
Prepaid assets 48,553
32,892
Prepaid income tax 44,133
45,056
Unbilled receivables 33,562
34,173
Value added tax and other consumption tax receivables 24,294
30,239
Other miscellaneous current assets 66,799
35,333
Total $ 341,791
$ 306,235

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	As of
	June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Prepaid income tax	$	151,828	$	45,056
Prepaid operating ground leases	132,629		128,542
Unbilled receivables	59,124		34,173
Prepaid assets	59,063		32,892
Value added tax and other consumption tax receivables	32,258		30,239
Other miscellaneous current assets	46,977		35,333
Total	$	481,879	$	306,235

3. �� GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The ~~Company had no material~~ changes in the carrying value of goodwill ~~during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The effect of foreign currency translation on goodwill~~ for the ~~non-U.S.~~Company’s business segments ~~was $31.6 million.~~were as follows (in thousands):



	Property										Services		Total
	U.S.		Asia (1)			EMEA			Latin America		Services		Total
Balance as of January 1, 2016	$	3,379,163	$	170,719		$	132,570		$	407,365	$	1,988	$	4,091,805
Additions	289		856,110			3,200			4,615		—		864,214
Effect of foreign currency translation	—		(16,714		)	(18,417		)	61,031		—		25,900
Balance as of June 30, 2016	$	3,379,452	$	1,010,115		$	117,353		$	473,011	$	1,988	$	4,981,919

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(1)	Includes approximately $856.1 million of goodwill assumed in the Viom Acquisition (see note 13).

The Company’s other intangible assets subject to amortization consisted of the ~~following (in thousands):~~following:


		As of March 31, 2016							As of December 31, 2015								As of June 30, 2016							As of December 31, 2015
	Estimated Useful Lives	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value		Estimated Useful Lives	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value
	(years)	(in thousands)														(years)	(in thousands)
Acquired network location intangibles (1)	Up to 20	$	4,019,860	$	(1,109,770	)	$	2,910,090	$	3,980,281	$	(1,052,393	)	$	2,927,888	Up to 20	$	4,589,425	$	(1,175,676	)	$	3,413,749	$	3,980,281	$	(1,052,393	)	$	2,927,888
Acquired customer-related intangibles	15-20	8,747,912		(1,879,003		)	6,868,909		8,640,554		(1,763,853		)	6,876,701		15-20	10,139,104		(1,996,896		)	8,142,208		8,640,554		(1,763,853		)	6,876,701
Acquired licenses and other intangibles	3-20	26,213		(1,707		)	24,506		28,293		(5,486		)	22,807		3-20	28,756		(3,725		)	25,031		28,293		(5,486		)	22,807
Economic Rights, TV Azteca	70	21,799		(11,314		)	10,485		21,688		(11,208		)	10,480		70	20,267		(10,563		)	9,704		21,688		(11,208		)	10,480
Total other intangible assets		$	12,815,784	$	(3,001,794	)	$	9,813,990	$	12,670,816	$	(2,832,940	)	$	9,837,876		$	14,777,552	$	(3,186,860	)	$	11,590,692	$	12,670,816	$	(2,832,940	)	$	9,837,876

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(1)	Acquired network location intangibles are amortized over the shorter of the term of the corresponding ground lease taking into consideration lease renewal options and residual value or up to 20 years, as the Company considers these intangibles to be directly related to the tower assets.

The acquired network location intangibles represent the value to the Company of the incremental revenue growth that could potentially be obtained from leasing the excess capacity on acquired communications sites. The acquired

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customer-related intangibles typically represent the value to the Company of customer contracts and relationships in place at the time of an acquisition or similar transaction, including assumptions regarding estimated renewals.

The Company amortizes its acquired network location intangibles and customer-related intangibles on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the remaining weighted average amortization period of the Company’s intangible assets, excluding the TV Azteca Economic Rights detailed in note 5 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K, was 16 years. Amortization of intangible assets for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 was $185.3 million and $337.1 million, respectively, and amortization of intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was ~~$151.8 million and~~ $~~110.5~~147.6 million, and $258.1 million, respectively. Based on current exchange rates, the Company expects to record amortization expense as follows over the remaining current year and the five subsequent years (in millions):


Fiscal Year
Remainder of 2016	$	451.4	$	356.6
2017	603.8		710.8
2018	602.8		708.6
2019	600.4		705.6
2020	583.3		686.8
2021	574.4		677.5

4. ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):



	As of
	June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Accrued property and real estate taxes	$	108,636	$	75,827
Accrued income tax payable	70,490		11,704
Payroll and related withholdings	52,844		62,334
Accrued rent	50,449		54,732
Accrued construction costs	16,550		19,857
Other accrued expenses	318,742		291,959
Total	$	617,711	$	516,413

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~~4. ACCRUED EXPENSES~~

~~Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):~~

As of
March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Accrued property and real estate taxes $ 81,799
$ 75,827
Accrued rent 42,229
54,732
Payroll and related withholdings 39,965
62,334
Accrued construction costs 14,120
19,857
Other accrued expenses 259,433
303,663
Total $ 437,546
$ 516,413

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5. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS

Outstanding amounts under the Company’s long-term obligations, reflecting discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs, consisted of the following (in thousands):


	As of							As of
	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015			Maturity Date	June 30, 2016			December 31, 2015			Maturity Date
Series 2013-1A securities (1)	$	497,769		$	497,478		March 15, 2018	$	498,060		$	497,478		March 15, 2018
Series 2013-2A securities (2)	1,289,083			1,288,689			March 15, 2023	1,289,478			1,288,689			March 15, 2023
Series 2015-1 notes (3)	346,474			346,262			June 15, 2020	346,685			346,262			June 15, 2020
Series 2015-2 notes (4)	518,941			518,776			June 16, 2025	519,106			518,776			June 16, 2025
2012 GTP notes (5)	279,555			281,902			Various	182,233			281,902			March 15, 2019
Unison notes (6)	201,492			201,930			Various	201,054			201,930			Various
Shareholder loans (7)	145,081			145,540			Various
BR Towers debentures (8)	94,886			85,219			October 15, 2023
Colombian credit facility (9)	60,531			59,640			April 24, 2021
South African facility (10)	52,874			53,175			December 17, 2020
Brazil credit facility (11)	24,021			21,868			January 15, 2022
Indian working capital facility (12)	—			8,752			N/A
Viom indebtedness (7)								698,274			—			Various
Viom preference shares (8)								24,682			—			Various
Shareholder loans (9)								154,387			145,540			Various
BR Towers debentures (10)								105,191			85,219			October 15, 2023
Colombian credit facility (11)								61,060			59,640			April 24, 2021
South African facility (12)								50,230			53,175			December 17, 2020
Brazil credit facility (13)								31,293			21,868			January 15, 2022
Indian working capital facility (14)								5,688			8,752			July 31, 2016
Total American Tower subsidiary debt	3,510,707			3,509,231				4,167,421			3,509,231

2013 Credit Facility	31,865			1,225,000			June 28, 2019	72,203			1,225,000			June 28, 2019
Term Loan	1,993,915			1,993,601			January 29, 2021	1,994,238			1,993,601			January 29, 2021
2014 Credit Facility	1,830,000			1,980,000			January 29, 2021	1,840,000			1,980,000			January 29, 2021
4.500% senior notes	997,974			997,693			January 15, 2018	997,944			997,693			January 15, 2018
3.40% senior notes	999,804			999,769			February 15, 2019	999,532			999,769			February 15, 2019
7.25% senior notes	296,502			296,242			May 15, 2019	296,389			296,242			May 15, 2019
2.800% senior notes	743,916			743,557			June 1, 2020	744,239			743,557			June 1, 2020
5.050% senior notes	697,381			697,216			September 1, 2020	696,916			697,216			September 1, 2020
3.300% senior notes	743,900			—			February 15, 2021	744,121			—			February 15, 2021
3.450% senior notes	643,024			642,786			September 15, 2021	643,216			642,786			September 15, 2021
5.900% senior notes	497,307			497,188			November 1, 2021	497,037			497,188			November 1, 2021
4.70% senior notes	695,545			695,374			March 15, 2022	695,671			695,374			March 15, 2022
3.50% senior notes	988,365			987,966			January 31, 2023	988,231			987,966			January 31, 2023
5.00% senior notes	1,003,403			1,003,453			February 15, 2024	1,002,735			1,003,453			February 15, 2024
4.000% senior notes	739,322			739,057			June 1, 2025	739,539			739,057			June 1, 2025
4.400% senior notes	494,911			—			February 15, 2026	494,957			—			February 15, 2026
3.375% senior notes								982,645			—			October 15, 2026
Total American Tower Corporation debt	13,397,134			13,498,902				14,429,613			13,498,902
Other debt, including capital lease obligations	114,254			110,876				120,042			110,876
Total	17,022,095			17,119,009				18,717,076			17,119,009
Less current portion of long-term obligations	(137,853		)	(50,202		)		(314,063		)	(50,202		)
Long-term obligations	$	16,884,242		$	17,068,807			$	18,403,013		$	17,068,807

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(1) Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is March 15, 2043.

(2) Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is March 15, 2048.

~~(3) Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is June 15, 2045.~~

~~(4) Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is June 15, 2050.~~


(3)	Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is June 15, 2045.


(4)	Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is June 15, 2050.

(5)

Secured debt assumed by the Company in connection with ~~the~~its acquisition of MIP Tower Holdings ~~LLC (“MIPT”). Anticipated~~LLC. Maturity date represents anticipated repayment ~~dates begin~~date; final legal maturity is March 15, ~~2017.~~2042. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company repaid the $94.1 million outstanding under the Secured Tower Cellular Site Revenue Notes, Series 2012-1 Class A and released 472 sites in connection with the repayment.

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(6)	Secured debt assumed by the Company in connection with ~~the~~its acquisition of certain legal entities from Unison Holdings LLC and Unison Site Management II, L.L.C. Anticipated repayment dates begin April 15, 2017; final legal maturity date is April 15, 2040.


(7)	Debt primarily assumed by the Company in connection with the Viom Acquisition. Maturity dates begin March 31, 2017. In June 2016, the Company refinanced 4.75 billion Indian Rupees (“INR”) of Viom assumed indebtedness with a new short-term committed loan facility with a borrowing capacity of 5.80 billion INR ($85.9 million as of June 30, 2016). Denominated in INR.


(8)	Mandatorily redeemable preference shares issued by Viom. The shares are to be redeemed in equal parts on March 26, 2017 and March 26, 2018.


(9)	Reflects balances owed to the Company’s joint venture partners in Ghana and Uganda. The Ghana loan is denominated in Ghanaian Cedi and the Uganda loan is denominated in U.S. Dollars.


~~(8)~~(10)	Publicly issued debentures assumed by the Company in connection with ~~the~~its acquisition of BR Towers S.A. Denominated in Brazilian Reais (“BRL”).

~~(9) Denominated in Colombian Pesos.~~


~~(10)~~(11)	Denominated in Colombian Pesos and amortizes through April 24, 2021.


(12)	Denominated in South African ~~Rand.~~Rand and amortizes through December 17, 2020.


(13)	Denominated in BRL.


(14)	Denominated in INR. This agreement provides that the maturity date may be extended for additional 30-day periods.

~~(11) Denominated~~

Current portion of long-term obligations—The Company’s current portion of long-term obligations includes (i)13.1 billion INR ($194.7 million) of indebtedness primarily assumed by the Company in ~~BRL.~~connection with the Viom Acquisition, including 4.75 billion INR ($70.3 million) outstanding under a short-term committed loan facility which was used to refinance a Viom term loan, (ii) 0.8 billion INR ($12.3 million) related to Viom preference shares, and (iii) $67.4 million outstanding under the Secured Cellular Site Revenue Notes, Series 2010-1 Class C (included in the Unison notes) assumed in connection with the acquisition of Unison.

~~(12) Denominated~~

Viom indebtedness—Amounts outstanding and key terms of the Viom indebtedness consisted of the following as of June 30, 2016 (in millions):



	Amount Outstanding (INR)	Amount Outstanding (USD)		Interest Rate (Range)		Maturity Date (Range)
Term loans	39,745	$	588.6	8.75% - 11.20%		March 31, 2017 - November 30, 2024
Debenture	6,000	$	88.9	9.90	%	April 28, 2020
Working capital facilities	1,406	$	20.8	11.05% - 11.60%		October 23, 2016 - March 18, 2017

The Viom indebtedness includes several term loans, ranging from one to ten years, which are generally secured by the borrower’s short-term and long-term assets. The term loans bear interest at the bank’s Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate or the bank’s base rate, plus spreads ranging from 1.00% to 1.55%. Interest rates on the term loans are fixed until certain annual reset dates. Generally, the term loans can be repaid without penalty on the annual reset dates; earlier repayments require notice to the lenders and are subject to prepayment penalties, typically of 1% to 2%. Scheduled repayment terms include either ratable or staggered amortization with repayments typically commencing between six and 36 months after the initial disbursement of funds.

The debentureis secured by the borrower’s long-term assets, including property and equipment and intangible assets. The debenture bears interest at a base rate plus a spread of 0.6%. The base rate is set in ~~Indian Rupee (“INR”~~advance for each quarterly coupon period. Should the actual base rate be less than 10.25% or greater than 9.75%, the revised base rate is assumed to be 10.00% for purposes of the reset. Additionally, the spread is subject to reset 36 and 48 months from the issuance date of April 27, 2015. The holders of the debenture must reach a consensus on the revised spread and the borrower must redeem all of the debentures held by holders from whom consensus is not achieved. Additionally, the debenture is required to be redeemed by the borrower if it does not maintain a minimum credit rating.

The Viom indebtedness includes several working capital facilities, most of which are subject to annual renewal, which are generally secured by the borrower’s short-term and long-term assets. The working capital facilities bear interest at rates that are comprised of base rates plus spreads ranging from 1.60% to 2.30%. Generally, the working capital facilities are payable on demand prior to maturity.

Viom preference shares—As of June 30, 2016, ATC TIPL had 166,666,666 mandatorily redeemable preference shares (the “Preference Shares”). outstanding, which are required to be redeemed in cash. Accordingly, the Company recognized debt of 1.67 billion INR ($24.7 million) related to the Preference Shares outstanding on the consolidated balance sheet.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

~~Current portion~~

agreement, which equates to a compounded return of ~~long-term obligations—The Company’s current portion of long-term obligations primarily includes $97.7 million outstanding under~~13.5% per annum. ATC TIPL, at its option, may redeem the ~~Secured Tower Cellular Site Revenue~~Preference Shares prior to the aforementioned dates, subject to an additional 2% redemption premium.

Senior Notes ~~Series 2012-1A and Series 2012-2A (included in the 2012 GTP notes) assumed in connection with the acquisition of MIPT.~~Offerings

3.300% Senior Notes and 4.400% Senior Notes Offering—On January 12, 2016, the Company completed a registered public offering of $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.300% senior unsecured notes due 2021 (the “3.300% Notes”) and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.400% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the “4.400% Notes”). The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $1,237.2 million, after deducting commissions and estimated expenses. The Company used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness under its multicurrency senior unsecured revolving credit facility entered into in June 2013, as amended (the “2013 Credit Facility”) and for general corporate purposes.

The 3.300% Notes will mature on February 15, 2021 and bear interest at a rate of 3.300% per annum. The 4.400% Notes will mature on February 15, 2026 and bear interest at a rate of 4.400% per annum. Accrued and unpaid interest on the notes will be payable in U.S. Dollars semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on August 15, 2016. Interest on the notes is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months and commenced accruing on January 12, 2016.

3.375% Senior Notes Offering—On May 13, 2016, the Company completed a registered public offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.375% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the “3.375% Notes”). The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $981.5 million, after deducting commissions and estimated expenses. The Company used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness under the 2013 Credit Facility.

The 3.375% Notes will mature on October 15, 2026 and bear interest at a rate of 3.375% per annum. Accrued and unpaid interest on the notes will be payable in U.S. Dollars semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on October 15, 2016. Interest on the notes is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months and commenced accruing on May 13, 2016.

The Company may redeem each series of ~~the~~ notes at any time, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus a make-whole premium, together with accrued interest to the redemption date. If the Company redeems the 3.300% Notes on or after January 15, 2021, or the 4.400% Notes on or after November 15, 2025 or the 3.375% Notes on or after July 15, 2026, it will not be required to pay a make-whole premium. In addition, if the Company undergoes a change of control and corresponding ratings decline, each as defined in the applicable supplemental indenture, it may be required to repurchase all of the applicable notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of ~~the~~such notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest (including additional interest, if any), up to but not including the repurchase date. The notes rank equally with all of the Company’s other senior unsecured debt and are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of its subsidiaries.

The supplemental ~~indenture contains~~indentures contain certain covenants that restrict the Company’s ability to merge, consolidate or sell assets and its (together with its subsidiaries’) ability to incur liens. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions, including that the Company, and its subsidiaries, may incur certain liens on assets, mortgages or other liens securing indebtedness, if the aggregate amount of such liens does not exceed 3.5x Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the applicable supplemental indenture.

Bank Facilities

2013 Credit Facility—During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company borrowed an aggregate of $1.2 billion and repaid an aggregate of ~~$1.2~~$2.4 billion of revolving indebtedness under the 2013 Credit Facility. The Company primarily used the borrowings to fund the Viom Acquisition. On ~~March 30,~~July 15, 2016, ~~one of~~ the ~~Company’s German subsidiaries~~Company borrowed ~~EUR 28.0~~$110.0 million ~~($31.5 million on the date of borrowing)~~ under the 2013 Credit ~~Facility as a subsidiary borrower, the proceeds of which were used to partially fund an acquisition in Germany subsequent to the end of the period.~~Facility.

2014 Credit Facility—During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company borrowed an aggregate of $80.0 million and repaid an aggregate of ~~$150.0~~$220.0 million of revolving indebtedness under its senior unsecured revolving credit facility entered into in January 2012 and amended and restated in September 2014, as further amended (the “2014 Credit Facility”).

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the key terms under the 2013 Credit Facility, the 2014 Credit Facility and the Company’s unsecured term loan entered into in October 2013, as amended (the “Term Loan”) ~~are~~were as follows:


	Outstanding Principal Balance (in millions)		Undrawn letters of credit (in millions)		Maturity Date	Current margin over LIBOR (1)		Current commitment fee (2)		Outstanding Principal Balance (in millions)		Undrawn letters of credit (in millions)		Maturity Date	Current margin over LIBOR (1)		Current commitment fee (2)
2013 Credit Facility	$	31.9	$	3.2	June 28, 2019 (3)	1.250	%	0.150	%	$	72.2	$	3.2	June 28, 2019 (3)	1.250	%	0.150	%
2014 Credit Facility	$	1,830.0	$	7.4	January 29, 2021 (3)	1.250	%	0.150	%	$	1,840.0	$	7.4	January 29, 2021 (3)	1.250	%	0.150	%
Term Loan	$	2,000.0	N/A		January 29, 2021	1.250	%	N/A		$	2,000.0	N/A		January 29, 2021	1.250	%	N/A

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(1) LIBOR means the London Interbank Offered Rate.

(2) Fee on undrawn portion of ~~the~~each credit facility.

(3) Subject to two optional renewal periods.

~~AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company determines the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Below are the three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:



	Level 1	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

	Level 2	Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

	Level 3	Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured on a recurring basis at fair value was as follows (in thousands):


	March 31, 2016							December 31, 2015								June 30, 2016						December 31, 2015
	Fair Value Measurements Using				Assets/Liabilities at Fair Value			Fair Value Measurements Using					Assets/Liabilities at Fair Value			Fair Value Measurements Using						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Level 2		Level 3				Level 2			Level 3			Assets/Liabilities at Fair Value		Level 2			Level 3			Level 2			Level 3
Assets:					Assets/Liabilities at Fair Value
Interest rate swap agreements	$	790	—		$	790		$	692		—		$	692		$	751		—			$	692		—
Embedded derivative in lease agreement	—		$	13,955	$	13,955		—			$	14,176	$	14,176		—			$	13,735		—			$	14,176
Liabilities:
Acquisition-related contingent consideration	—		$	11,816	$	11,816		—			$	12,436	$	12,436		—			$	12,225		—			$	12,436

During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company has ~~not~~ made ~~any~~no changes to the methods described in note 11 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements in the 2015 Form 10-K that it used to measure the fair value of its interest rate swap agreements, the embedded derivative in one of its lease agreements and acquisition-related contingent consideration. The changes in fair value during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and 2015 were not material to the consolidated financial statements. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company estimated ~~that~~ the value of all potential acquisition-related contingent consideration required payments to be between zero and ~~$25.7~~$26.3 million.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

In connection with the Viom Acquisition, the Company entered into a shareholders’ agreement that provides for put options held by certain noncontrolling shareholders (see note 9). The fair value of the Company’s noncontrolling interests reflected on the consolidated balance sheet are determined using a discounted cash flow approach, which takes into consideration Level 3 unobservable inputs and applies a discount factor.

The fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests was $1.1 billion at the date of acquisition and was recorded in

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the consolidated balance sheet.

See notes 9 and 13 for more information.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets Held and Used—The Company’s long-lived assets are recorded at amortized cost and, if impaired, are adjusted to fair value using Level 3 inputs. During the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not record any material asset impairment charges.

There were no other items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments—The Company’s financial instruments for which the carrying value reasonably approximates fair value at ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The Company’s estimates of fair value of its long-term obligations, including the current portion, are based primarily upon reported market values. For long-term debt not actively traded, fair value is estimated using either indicative price quotes or a discounted cash flow analysis using rates for debt with similar terms and maturities. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of long-term obligations, including the current portion, was ~~$17.0~~$18.7 billion and $17.1 billion, respectively. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the fair value of long-term obligations, including the current portion, was ~~$17.6~~$19.5 billion, of which ~~$10.1~~$11.3 billion was measured using Level 1 inputs and ~~$7.5~~$8.2 billion was measured using Level 2 inputs. As of December 31, 2015, the fair value of long-term obligations, including the current portion, was $17.4 billion, of which $8.7 billion was measured using Level 1 inputs and $8.7 billion was measured using Level 2 inputs.

~~AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

7. INCOME TAXES

The Company provides for income taxes at the end of each interim period based on the estimated effective tax rate (“ETR”) for the full fiscal year. Cumulative adjustments to the Company’s estimate are recorded in the interim period in which a change in the estimated annual ~~effective tax rate~~ETR is determined. As a REIT, the Company continues to be subject to income taxes on the income of its TRSs and income taxes in foreign jurisdictions where it conducts international operations. Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the Company may deduct amounts distributed to stockholders against the income generated by its REIT operations. In addition, the Company is able to offset certain income by utilizing its net operating losses, subject to specified limitations.

The Company provides valuation allowances if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets.

As described in note 1, effective January 1, 2016, the Company adopted new guidance on the accounting for share-based payment transactions. As part of this new guidance, excess windfall tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to the Company’s stock option exercises and restricted stock unit vestings are recognized as an income tax benefit or expense in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the deduction occurs. Excess windfall tax benefits and tax deficiencies are, therefore, not anticipated when determining the annual ETR and are instead recognized in the interim period in which those items occur.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the total unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the ~~effective tax rate,~~ETR, if recognized, were approximately ~~$35.5~~$68.6 million and $28.1 million, respectively. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits during the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 includes additions to the Company’s existing tax positions of ~~$6.5~~ $32.8

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

million and $39.3 million, respectively, both of which include $23.8 million of tax positions assumed through acquisition, and foreign currency fluctuations of ~~$0.9 million.~~$0.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively. The Company expects the unrecognized tax benefits to change over the next 12 months if certain tax matters ultimately settle with the applicable taxing jurisdiction during this time frame, as described in note 12 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K. The impact of the amount of these changes to previously recorded uncertain tax positions could range from zero to ~~$14.5~~$14.1 million.

The Company recorded penalties and income tax-related interest expense during the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 of $2.2 million and $5.2 million, respectively, and during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 of ~~$3.2~~$0.6 million and ~~$0.9~~$1.5 million, respectively. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the total amount of accrued income tax related interest and penalties included in the consolidated balance sheets was ~~$23.8~~$25.0 million and $20.2 million, respectively.

8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Plans—The Company maintains equity incentive plans that provide for the grant of stock-based awards to its directors, officers and employees. The 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) provides for the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, as well as restricted stock units, restricted stock and other stock-based awards. Exercise prices in the case of non-qualified and incentive stock options are not less than the fair value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Equity awards typically vest ratably, generally over four years for time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and stock options and three years for performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”). Stock options generally expire ten years from the date of grant. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company had the ability to grant stock-based awards with respect to an aggregate of 9.4 million shares of common stock under the 2007 Plan. In addition, the Company maintains an employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) pursuant to which eligible employees may purchase shares of the Company’s common stock on the last day of each bi-annual offering period at a 15% discount of the lower of the closing market value on the first or last day of such offering period. The offering periods run from June 1 through November 30 and from December 1 through May 31 of each year.

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of ~~$28.1~~$21.9 million and ~~$29.9~~$50.0 million during the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, respectively, and recognized stock-based compensation expense of $24.0 million and $53.9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The Company capitalized $0.1 million and $0.8 million of stock-based compensation expense ~~of $0.7 million~~as property and ~~$0.5 million~~equipment during the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, respectively, and ~~2015, respectively,~~capitalized $0.6 million and $1.1 million of stock-based compensation expense as property and ~~equipment.~~equipment during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.

Stock Options—The fair value of each option granted during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the assumptions noted in the table below. The expected life of stock options (estimated period of time outstanding) was estimated using the vesting term and historical exercise behavior of the Company’s employees. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield with a term that approximated the estimated life in effect at the accounting measurement date. The expected volatility of the underlying stock price was based on historical volatility for a period equal to the expected life of the stock options. The expected annual dividend yield was the Company’s best estimate of expected future dividend yield.

~~AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

Key assumptions used to apply this pricing model during the six months ended June 30, 2016 were as follows:



Range of risk-free interest rate		1.45% - 1.73%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate		1.45%
Range of expected life of stock options		4.5 - 5.2 years
Range of expected volatility of the underlying stock price		20.64% - 21.45%
Weighted average expected volatility of underlying stock price		21.45%
Range of expected annual dividend yield		1.85% - 2.40%

The weighted average grant date fair value per share during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 was $14.56. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options was ~~$39.8~~$34.8 million, ~~and~~which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately ~~three~~two years.

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The Company’s option activity for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 was as follows:



	Number of Options
Outstanding as of January 1, 2016	7,680,819
Granted	1,132,596
Exercised	(~~262,877~~907,829	)
Forfeited	(16,320	)
Expired	(500	)
Outstanding as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016	~~8,550,038~~7,888,766

Restricted Stock Units—As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs granted under the 2007 Plan was ~~$120.7~~$115.6 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years.

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units—During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 169,340 PSUs to its executive officers (the “2016 PSUs”) and established the performance metrics for this ~~award (the “2016 PSUs”).~~award. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2015, the Compensation Committee granted an aggregate of 70,135 PSUs to its executive officers (the “2015 PSUs”) and established the performance metric for this ~~award (the “2015 PSUs”).~~award. Threshold, target and maximum parameters were established for the metrics for a three-year performance period with respect to the 2016 PSUs and for each year in the three-year performance period with respect to the 2015 PSUs and will be used to calculate the number of shares that will be issuable when the award vests, which may range from zero to 200% of the target amount. At the end of the three-year performance period, the number of shares that vest will depend on the degree of achievement against the pre-established performance goals. PSUs will be paid out in common stock at the end of the performance period, subject generally to the executive’s continued employment. PSUs will accrue dividend equivalents prior to vesting, which will be paid out only in respect of shares actually vested.

The performance metric related to the 2015 PSUs is tied to year-over-year growth, and actual results for the metric cannot be determined until the end of each respective fiscal year. As a result, as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company was unable to determine the annual target for the third year of the performance period for this award. Accordingly, an aggregate of 23,377 PSUs ~~were~~was not included in the table below.

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~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units—The Company’s RSU and PSU activity for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 was as follows:


	RSUs		PSUs	RSUs		PSUs
Outstanding as of January 1, 2016 (1)	1,656,993		33,377	1,656,993		33,377
Granted (2)	765,607		192,719	767,421		192,719
Vested	(623,111	)	—	(635,126	)	—
Forfeited	(21,573	)	—	(54,053	)	—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016	1,777,916		226,096
Outstanding as of June 30, 2016				1,735,235		226,096

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(1)	PSUs represent the shares issuable for the 2015 PSUs at the end of the three-year performance cycle based on exceeding the performance metric for the first year’s performance period.


(2)	PSUs represent the target number of shares issuable at the end of the three-year performance cycle attributable to the second year’s performance period for the 2015 PSUs and the target number of shares issuable at the end of the three-year performance cycle for the 2016 PSUs.

During the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company recorded ~~$0.8~~$2.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense for equity awards in which the performance goals ~~have~~had been established and were probable of being achieved. The remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to these awards at ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 was ~~$18.9~~$16.6 million based on the Company’s current assessment of the probability of achieving the performance goals. The weighted-average period over which the cost will be recognized is approximately two years.

9. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests—In connection with the Viom Acquisition, the Company, through one of its subsidiaries, entered into a shareholders agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) with Viom and the following remaining Viom shareholders: Tata Sons Limited, Tata Teleservices Limited, IDFC Private Equity Fund III, Macquarie SBI Investments Pte Limited and SBI Macquarie Infrastructure Trust (collectively, the “Remaining Shareholders”). The Shareholders Agreement provides for, among other things, put options held by certain of the Remaining Shareholders, which allow the Remaining Shareholders to sell outstanding shares of ATC TIPL, and call options held by the Company, which allow the Company to buy the nonontrolling shares of ATC TIPL. The put options, which are not under the Company’s control, cannot be separated from the noncontrolling interests. As a result, the combination of the noncontrolling interests and the redemption feature require classification as redeemable noncontrolling interests in the consolidated balance sheet, separate from equity.

Given the provisions governing the put rights, the redeemable noncontrolling interests are recorded outside of permanent equity at their redemption value. The noncontrolling interests become redeemable after the passage of time, and therefore the Company records the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interests at the greater of (i) the initial carrying amount, increased or decreased for the noncontrolling interests’ share of net income or loss, and (ii) the redemption value. If required, the Company will adjust the redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value on each balance sheet date with changes in redemption value recognized as an adjustment to Distributions in excess of earnings.

The put options may be exercised, requiring the Company to purchase the Remaining Shareholders’ equity interests, on specified dates beginning April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021. The price of the put options will be based on the fair market value of the exercising Remaining Shareholder’s interest in the Company’s India operations at the time the option is exercised. Put options held by certain of the Remaining Shareholders are subject to a floor price of 216 INR per share.

The following is a reconciliation of the changes in the Redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands):



Balance as of January 1, 2016	$	—
Fair value at acquisition	1,097,841
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,323
Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	(17,007		)
Balance as of June 30, 2016	$	1,085,157

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

10. EQUITY

Series A Preferred Stock—The Company has 6,000,000 shares of its 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) outstanding, which were issued in May 2014.

Unless converted or redeemed earlier, each share of the Series A Preferred Stock will automatically convert on May 15, 2017, into between ~~0.9174~~0.9272 and ~~1.1468~~1.1591 shares of the Company’s common stock, depending on the applicable market value of the Company’s common stock and subject to anti-dilution adjustments. Subject to certain restrictions, at any time prior to May 15, 2017, holders of the Series A Preferred Stock may elect to convert all or a portion of their shares into common stock at the minimum conversion rate then in effect.

Dividends on shares of the Series A Preferred Stock are payable on a cumulative basis when, as and if declared by the Company’s Board of Directors at an annual rate of 5.25% on the liquidation preference of $100.00 per share, on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on August 15, 2014 to, and including, May 15, 2017.

Series B Preferred Stock—The Company has 13,750,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/10th interest in a share of its 5.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock” and, together with the Series A Preferred Stock, the “Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock”) outstanding, which were issued in March 2015.

Unless converted or redeemed earlier, each share of the Series B Preferred Stock will automatically convert on February 15, 2018, into between 8.5911 and 10.3093 shares of the Company’s common stock, depending on the applicable market value of the Company’s common stock and subject to anti-dilution adjustments. Subject to certain restrictions, at any time prior to February 15, 2018, holders of the Series B Preferred Stock may elect to convert all or a portion of their shares into common stock at the minimum conversion rate then in effect.

Dividends on shares of the Series B Preferred Stock are payable on a cumulative basis when, as and if declared by the Company’s Board of Directors at an annual rate of 5.50% on the liquidation preference of $1,000.00 per share (and, correspondingly, $100.00 per share with respect to the depositary shares) on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on May 15, 2015 to, and including, February 15, 2018.

The Company may pay dividends in cash or, subject to certain limitations, in shares of common stock or any combination of cash and shares of common stock. The terms of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock provide that, unless full cumulative dividends have been paid or set aside for payment on all outstanding Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock for all prior dividend periods, no dividends may be declared or paid on common stock.

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~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

Sales of Equity Securities—The Company receives proceeds from the sale of its equity securities pursuant its ~~employee stock purchase plan~~ESPP and upon exercise of stock options granted under its equity incentive plan. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company received an aggregate of ~~$14.6~~$60.4 million in proceeds upon exercises of stock ~~options.~~options and ESPP.

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Distributions—During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company declared or paid the following cash distributions:


Declaration Date	Payment Date	Record Date	Distribution per share		Aggregate Payment Amount (in millions)		Payment Date	Record Date	Distribution per share		Aggregate Payment Amount (in millions)
Common Stock
December 3, 2015	January 13, 2016	December 16, 2015	$	0.49	$	207.7	January 13, 2016	December 16, 2015	$	0.49	$	207.7
March 9, 2016	April 28, 2016	April 12, 2016	$	0.51	$	216.5	April 28, 2016	April 12, 2016	$	0.51	$	216.5
June 2, 2016							July 15, 2016	June 17, 2016	$	0.53	$	225.4

Series A Preferred Stock
January 14, 2016	February 16, 2016	February 1, 2016	$	1.3125	$	7.9	February 16, 2016	February 1, 2016	$	1.3125	$	7.9
April 16, 2016							May 16, 2016	May 1, 2016	$	1.3125	$	7.9

Series B Preferred Stock
January 14, 2016	February 16, 2016	February 1, 2016	$	13.75	$	18.9	February 16, 2016	February 1, 2016	$	13.75	$	18.9
April 16, 2016							May 16, 2016	May 1, 2016	$	13.75	$	18.9

The Company accrues distributions on unvested restricted stock units, which are payable upon vesting. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the amount accrued for distributions payable related to unvested restricted stock units was ~~$3.9~~$4.8 million. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company paid ~~$2.3~~$2.4 million of distributions upon the vesting of restricted stock units. To maintain its qualification for taxation as a REIT, the Company expects to continue paying distributions, the amount, timing and frequency of which will be determined, and subject to adjustment, by the Company’s Board of Directors.

~~10.~~11. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

The following table sets forth basic and diluted net income per common share computational data (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015			2016			2015
Net income attributable to American Tower Corporation stockholders	$	275,159		$	193,317		$	187,550		$	156,056		$	462,709		$	349,373
Dividends on preferred stock	(26,781		)	(9,819		)	(26,782		)	(26,782		)	(53,563		)	(36,601		)
Net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders	248,378			183,498			160,768			129,274			409,146			312,772
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	424,059			405,111			424,909			423,154			424,484			414,182
Dilutive securities	3,829			4,288			4,095			3,779			4,045			4,121
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	427,888			409,399			429,004			426,933			428,529			418,303
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders per common share	$	0.59		$	0.45		$	0.38		$	0.31		$	0.96		$	0.76
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders per common share	$	0.58		$	0.45		$	0.37		$	0.30		$	0.95		$	0.75

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Shares Excluded From Dilutive Effect—The following shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive (in thousands, on a weighted average basis):

Three Months Ended March 31,
2016 2015
Restricted stock awards 152
3
Stock options 2,322
501
Preferred stock 17,413
9,194

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~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~



	Three Months Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016	2015	2016	2015
Restricted stock awards	—	—	1	—
Stock options	1,120	1,734	1,974	1,229
Preferred stock	17,444	17,349	17,444	13,364

~~11.~~

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation—The Company periodically becomes involved in various claims, lawsuits and proceedings that are incidental to its business. In the opinion of Company management, after consultation with counsel, there are no matters currently pending that would, in the event of an adverse outcome, materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Verizon Transaction—In March 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with various operating entities of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”) that provides for the lease, sublease or management of 11,286 wireless communications sites ~~from Verizon~~ commencing March 27, 2015. The average term of the lease or sublease for all sites at the inception of the agreement was approximately 28 years, assuming renewals or extensions of the underlying ground leases for the sites. The Company has the option to purchase the leased sites in tranches, subject to the applicable lease, sublease or management ~~right~~rights upon its scheduled expiration. Each tower is assigned to an annual tranche, ranging from 2034 to 2047, which represents the outside expiration date for the sublease rights to the towers in ~~each~~that tranche. The purchase price for each tranche is a fixed amount stated in the lease for such tranche plus the fair market value of certain alterations made to the related towers. The aggregate purchase option price for the towers leased and subleased is approximately $5.0 billion. Verizon will occupy the sites as a tenant for an initial term of ten years with eight optional successive five-year terms; each such term shall be governed by standard master lease agreement terms established as a part of the transaction.

AT&T Transaction—The Company has an agreement with SBC Communications Inc., a predecessor entity to AT&T Inc. (“AT&T”), that currently provides for the lease or sublease of approximately 2,370 towers ~~from AT&T with the lease~~ commencing between December 2000 and August 2004. Substantially all of the towers are part of the Company’s 2013 securitization ~~transaction entered into in 2013.~~transaction. The average term of the lease or sublease for all sites at the inception of the agreement was approximately 27 years, assuming renewals or extensions of the underlying ground leases for the sites. The Company has the option to purchase the sites subject to the applicable lease or sublease upon its expiration. Each tower is assigned to an annual tranche, ranging from 2013 to 2032, which represents the outside expiration date for the sublease rights to that tower. The purchase price for each site is a fixed amount stated in the lease for that site plus the fair market value of certain alterations made to the related tower by AT&T. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the Company has purchased an aggregate of 60 of the subleased towers upon expiration of the applicable agreement. The aggregate purchase option price for the remaining towers leased and subleased is ~~$713.4~~$730.5 million and will accrete at a rate of 10% per annum through the applicable expiration of the lease or sublease of a site. For all such sites purchased by the Company prior to June 30, 2020, AT&T will continue to lease the reserved space at the then-current monthly fee, which shall escalate in accordance with the standard master lease agreement for the remainder of AT&T’s tenancy. Thereafter, AT&T shall have the right to renew such lease for up to four successive five-year terms. For all such sites purchased by the Company subsequent to June 30, 2020, AT&T has the right to continue to lease the reserved space for successive one-year terms at a rent equal to the lesser of the agreed upon market rate and the then-current monthly fee, which is subject to an annual increase based on changes in the U.S. Consumer Price Index.

ALLTEL Transaction—In December 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with ALLTEL, a predecessor entity to Verizon Wireless, to acquire towers through a 15-year sublease agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, as amended, with Verizon Wireless, the Company acquired rights to approximately 1,800 towers in tranches between April 2001 and March 2002. The Company has the option to purchase each tower at the expiration of the applicable sublease. The Company ~~will exercise~~exercised the purchase options for approximately 1,525 towers in a single closing to occur on or before November 30, 2016. The Company has provided notice to the tower owner of its intent to exercise the purchase options

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related to the remaining towers. As of June 30, 2016, the purchase price per tower ~~as of the original closing date~~ was $27,500 and will accrete at a rate of 3% per annum through the expiration of the applicable sublease. The aggregate purchase option price for the subleased towers was $75.8 million as of March 31, 2016. The purchase price would be$42,844 payable in cash or, at Verizon Wireless’s or its assignee’s option, as applicable, with 769 shares of the Company’s common stock per tower. The aggregate cash purchase option price for the subleased towers was $75.7 million as of June 30, 2016.

Other Contingencies—The Company is subject to income tax and other taxes in the geographic areas where it operates, and periodically receives notifications of audits, assessments or other actions by taxing authorities. The Company evaluates the circumstances of each notification based on the information available and records a liability for any potential outcome that is probable or more likely than not unfavorable if the liability is also reasonably estimable.

Tenant Leases—The Company’s lease agreements with its tenants vary depending upon the region and the industry of the tenant, and typically have initial terms of ten years with multiple renewal terms at the option of the tenant.

Future minimum rental receipts expected from tenants under non-cancellable operating lease agreements in effect at June 30, 2016 were as follows (in millions):



Remainder of 2016	$	2,424
2017	4,594
2018	4,413
2019	4,149
2020	3,794
Thereafter	12,485
Total	$	31,859

Lease Obligations—The Company leases certain land, office and tower space under operating leases that expire over various terms. Many of the leases contain renewal options with specified increases in lease payments upon exercise of the renewal option. Escalation clauses present in operating leases, excluding those tied to a consumer price index or other inflation-based indices, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancellable term of the leases.

Future minimum rental payments under non-cancellable operating leases include payments for certain renewal periods at the Company’s option because failure to renew could result in a loss of the applicable communications sites and related revenues from tenant leases, thereby making it reasonably assured that the Company will renew the leases. Such payments at June 30, 2016 are as follows (in millions):



Remainder of 2016	$	461
2017	889
2018	863
2019	829
2020	790
Thereafter	7,329
Total	$	11,161

~~12.~~13. ACQUISITIONS

~~During~~Impact of current year acquisitions—The Company typically acquires communications sites from wireless carriers or other tower operators and subsequently integrates those sites into its existing portfolio of communications sites. The financial results of the Company’s acquisitions have been included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 from the date of the respective acquisition. The date of acquisition, and by extension the point at which the Company ~~adopted new guidance~~begins to recognize the results of an acquisition, may depend on, among other things, the ~~accounting for measurement-period adjustments related to business combinations. This guidance requires that an acquirer make adjustments~~receipt of contractual consents, the commencement and extent of leasing arrangements and the timing of the transfer of title or rights to the ~~provisional amounts recognized at~~assets, which may be accomplished in phases. Sites acquired from communications service providers may never have been operated as a business and may instead have been utilized solely by the seller as a component of its network infrastructure. An acquisition ~~date with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill in~~may or may not involve the ~~current period. Additionally, the effects on earnings~~transfer of ~~all measurement-period adjustments are included in current period earnings.~~

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~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

business operations or employees.

The ~~Company did not complete any material~~estimated aggregate impact of the 2016 acquisitions ~~during~~on the Company’s revenues and gross margin for both the three and six months ended ~~March 31, 2016. In~~June 30, 2016 was approximately $158.0 million and $65.2 million, respectively. The revenues and gross margin amounts also reflect incremental revenues from the addition ~~during the three months ended March 31, 2016, there were no adjustments made~~of new tenants to such sites subsequent to the ~~preliminary purchase price allocations for acquisitions consummated in 2015.~~transaction date.

For those acquisitions accounted for as business combinations, the Company recognizes acquisition and merger related expenses in the period in which they are incurred and services are received. Acquisition and merger related expenses may include finder’s fees, advisory, legal, accounting, valuation and other professional or consulting fees, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration and general administrative costs directly related to the transaction. Integration costs include incremental and non-recurring costs necessary to convert data, retain employees and otherwise enable the Company to operate new businesses efficiently. The Company records acquisition and merger related expenses, as well as integration costs, in Other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

~~The~~During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded acquisition and merger related expenses and integration costs as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015		2016		2015
Acquisition and merger related expenses	$	985	$	2,966	$	5,735	$	5,021	$	6,720	$	7,987
Integration costs	$	3,271	$	1,755	$	3,234	$	4,525	$	6,505	$	6,280

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The acquisitions described below are accounted for as business combinations and are consistent with the Company’s strategy to expand in selected geographic areas.

2016 Acquisitions

Viom Acquisition—On April 21, 2016, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, ATC Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (“ATC Asia”), acquired a 51% controlling ownership interest in Viom, a telecommunications infrastructure company that owns and operates over 42,000 wireless communications towers and 200 indoor DAS networks in India, from certain Viom shareholders, including the managing shareholder, SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited, several other minority shareholders and Tata Teleservices Limited (collectively, the “Selling Shareholders”), pursuant to its previously announced share purchase agreement. Consideration for the acquisition included 76.4 billion INR in cash ($1.1 billion at the date of acquisition), as well as the assumption of approximately 52.3 billion INR ($0.8 billion at the date of acquisition) of existing debt, which included 1.7 billion INR ($25.1 million at the date of acquisition) of mandatorily redeemable preference shares issued by Viom.

On April 21, 2016, the closing date of the Viom Acquisition, ATC Asia’s Shareholders Agreement with the Remaining Shareholders became effective. The Shareholders Agreement provides that, among other things, the Remaining Shareholders will have certain governance, anti-dilution and contractual rights. The Remaining Shareholders will have put options, and ATC Asia will have a call option, subject to the time periods and conditions outlined in the Shareholders Agreement.

Other Acquisitions—During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company acquired a total of 433 communications sites in the United States, Brazil, Germany and Nigeria for an aggregate purchase price of $79.8 million. The purchase prices are subject to post-closing adjustments.

The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price for the fiscal year 2016 acquisitions based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands). Balances are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2016.



	Asia			Other
	Viom			Other
Current assets	$	283,854		$	6,050
Non-current assets	45,962			—
Property and equipment	765,127			24,251
Intangible assets (1):
Customer-related intangible assets	1,364,466			36,314
Network location intangible assets	639,438			8,928
Current liabilities	(180,734		)	(55		)
Deferred tax liability	(635,529		)	—
Other non-current liabilities	(105,458		)	(3,833		)
Net assets acquired	2,177,126			71,655
Goodwill (2)	856,110			8,104
Fair value of net assets acquired	3,033,236			79,759
Debt assumed	(786,889		)	—
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	(1,097,841		)	—
Purchase Price (3)	$	1,148,506		$	79,759

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(1)	Customer-related intangible assets and network location intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over periods of up to 20 years.


(2)	Primarily results from purchase accounting adjustments which are not deductible for tax purposes.


(3)	Other includes contingent consideration of $0.1 million.

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2015 Acquisitions

The estimates of the fair value of the assets or rights acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the applicable acquisition are subject to adjustment during the measurement period (up to one year from the applicable acquisition date). During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company adopted new guidance on the accounting for measurement-period adjustments related to business combinations. This guidance requires that an acquirer make adjustments to the provisional amounts recognized at acquisition date with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill in the current period. Additionally, the effects on earnings of all measurement-period adjustments are included in current period earnings.

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, post-closing adjustments impacted the following 2015 acquisitions:

TIM Acquisition—On April 29, 2015, the Company acquired 4,176 communications sites from TIM Celular S.A. (“TIM”) for an initial aggregate purchase price of $644.3 million, which was subsequently reduced by $0.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016. On September 30, 2015, the Company acquired an additional 1,125 communications sites from TIM for an initial aggregate purchase price of $130.9 million. On December 16, 2015, the Company acquired an additional 182 communications sites from TIM for an initial aggregate purchase price of $21.7 million. The purchase price for the September and December 2015 TIM acquisitions remain subject to post-closing adjustments. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company has the ability to purchase the remaining communications sites as they become available through October 2016, a portion of which was acquired during the three months ended June 30, 2016.

The following table summarizes the preliminary and updated allocations of the purchase prices paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the fiscal year 2015 acquisitions based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands).



	Preliminary Allocation			Updated Allocation (1)
	Latin America			Latin America
	TIM			TIM
Current assets	$	—		$	—
Non-current assets	—			—
Property and equipment	275,630			275,570
Intangible assets (2):
Customer-related intangible assets	361,822			361,048
Network location intangible assets	115,562			115,577
Current liabilities	(3,192		)	(3,192		)
Deferred tax liability	—			—
Other non-current liabilities	(74,966		)	(74,966		)
Net assets acquired	674,856			674,037
Goodwill	122,011			122,011
Fair value of net assets acquired	796,867			796,048
Debt assumed	—			—
Purchase Price	$	796,867		$	796,048

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(1)	The allocation of the purchase price related to the initial 4,176 communications sites acquired from TIM on April 29, 2015 was finalized during the six months ended June 30, 2016.


(2)	Customer-related intangible assets and network location intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over periods of up to 20 years.

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Pro Forma Consolidated Results

The following table presents the unaudited pro forma financial results as if the acquisition of (i) the exclusive right to lease, acquire or otherwise operate and manage approximately 11,500 wireless communications sites from Verizon in the United States, (ii) over 4,700 sites from Bharti Airtel Limited (“Airtel”) in Nigeria and (iii) nearly 5,500 sites from TIM Celular S.A. in Brazil,2016 acquisitions had occurred on January 1, ~~2015. Management relied~~2015 and acquisitions completed in 2015 had occurred on various estimates and assumptions due to the fact that some of the sites were never operated as a business and were utilized solely by the seller as a component of their network infrastructure. As a result, historical operating results may not be available.January 1, 2014. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated cost synergies, costs or other integration impacts. Accordingly, such pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the transactions been completed on the date indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of the Company.


			Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015		2016		2015		2016		2015
Pro forma revenues	$	1,263,174	$	1,489,485	$	1,447,850	$	2,976,772	$	2,918,700
Pro forma net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders	$	150,024	$	164,191	$	129,154	$	408,945	$	280,165
Pro forma net income per common share amounts:
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders	$	0.35	$	0.39	$	0.31	$	0.96	$	0.66
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders	$	0.35	$	0.38	$	0.30	$	0.95	$	0.66

Other Signed Acquisitions

~~Viom—~~On October 21, 2015, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, ATC Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (“ATC Asia”), entered into a definitive agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with Viom Networks Limited (“Viom”), a telecommunications infrastructure company that owns and operates over 42,000 wireless communications towers and 200 indoor DAS networks in India, and certain existing Viom shareholders, including the current managing shareholder, SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited, several other minority shareholders and Tata Teleservices Limited (collectively, the “Selling Shareholders”), to acquire a 51% controlling ownership interest in Viom from the Selling Shareholders for cash consideration of 76.4 billion INR ($1.1 billion at the date of acquisition), subject to certain adjustments (the “Viom Acquisition”). The Viom Acquisition closed on April 21, 2016 (see note 14). The Company expects that it will consolidate the full financial results for Viom.

On October 21, 2015, ATC Asia also entered into a shareholders agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) with Viom and certain remaining Viom shareholders, including Tata Sons Limited, Tata Teleservices Limited, IDFC Private Equity Fund III, Macquarie SBI Investments Pte Limited and SBI Macquarie Infrastructure Trust (collectively, the “Remaining Shareholders”). The Shareholders Agreement became effective on the closing date of the Viom Acquisition. The Shareholders Agreement provides that, among other things, the Remaining Shareholders will have certain governance, anti-dilution and contractual

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~~rights. The Remaining Shareholders will have put options and ATC Asia will have a call option subject to the time periods and conditions outlined in the Shareholders Agreement.~~

Airtel Tanzania—On March 17, 2016, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Airtel, through its subsidiary company Airtel Tanzania Limited (“Airtel Tanzania”), pursuant to which the Company may acquire approximately 1,350 of Airtel Tanzania’s communications ~~towers~~sites in Tanzania, for total consideration of approximately $179.0 million, subject to customary adjustments. Under the agreement, the Company may pay additional consideration to acquire up to approximately 100 additional communications sites currently in development. The ~~Company expects to close the~~closing of this transaction ~~during the second quarter of 2016,~~is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

~~13.~~14. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

In 2015, as a result of recent investment activity, including signed acquisitions, the Company reviewed and changed its reportable segments to divide its international segment into three regional segments: (i) Asia property, (ii) Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) property and (iii) Latin America property, resulting in five total segments. The change in reportable segments had no impact on the Company’s consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements for any periods. However, certain expenses previously reflected in segment selling, general, administrative and development expense have been reclassified and are now reflected as Other selling, general, administrative and development expense. Historical financial information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been adjusted to reflect the change in reportable segments.

The Company’s primary business is leasing space on multitenant communications sites to wireless service providers, radio and television broadcast companies, wireless data providers, government agencies and municipalities and tenants in a number of other industries. This business is referred to as the Company’s property operations, which as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, consisted of the following:

U.S.: property operations in the United States;

Asia: property operations in India;

EMEA: property operations in Germany, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda; and

Latin America: property operations in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru.

The Company has applied the aggregation criteria to operations within the EMEA and Latin America property operating segments on a basis that is consistent with management’s review of information and performance evaluations of these regions.

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The Company’s services segment offers tower-related services in the United States, including site acquisition, zoning and permitting services and structural analysis services, which primarily support its site leasing business, including the addition of new tenants and equipment on its sites. The services segment is a strategic business unit that offers different services from, ~~the property operating segments~~ and requires different resources, skill sets and marketing ~~strategies.~~strategies than, the property operating segments.

The accounting policies applied in compiling segment information below are similar to those described in note 1 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K. Among other factors, in evaluating financial performance in each business segment, management uses segment gross margin and segment operating profit. The Company defines segment gross margin as segment revenue less segment operating expenses excluding stock-based compensation expense recorded in costs of operations; Depreciation, amortization and accretion; Selling, general, administrative and development expense; and Other operating expenses. The Company defines segment operating profit as segment gross margin less Selling, general, administrative and development expense attributable to the segment, excluding stock-based compensation expense and corporate expenses. For reporting purposes, the Latin America property segment gross margin and segment operating profit also include Interest income, TV Azteca, net. These measures of segment gross margin and segment operating profit are also before Interest income, Interest expense, Gain (loss) on retirement of long-term obligations, Other income (expense), Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling ~~interest~~interests and Income tax benefit (provision). The categories of expenses indicated above, such as depreciation, have been excluded from segment operating performance as they are not considered in the review of information or the evaluation of results by management. There are no significant revenues resulting from transactions between the Company’s operating segments. All intercompany transactions are eliminated to reconcile segment results and assets to the consolidated statements of operations and consolidated balance sheets.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and 2015 is shown in the following tables. The “Other” column (i) represents amounts excluded from specific segments, such as business development operations, stock-based compensation expense and corporate expenses included in Selling, general, administrative and development expense; Other operating expenses; Interest income; Interest expense; Gain (loss) on retirement

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of long-term obligations; and Other income (expense), and (ii) reconciles segment operating profit to Income from continuing operations before income taxes, as the amounts are not utilized in assessing each segment’s performance.

Property
Total
Property

Services
Other Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 U.S. Asia EMEA Latin America
(in thousands)
Segment revenues $ 851,744
$ 63,216
$ 129,640
$ 223,051
$ 1,267,651
$ 21,396
$ 1,289,047
Segment operating expenses (1) 177,722
33,080
55,659
75,322
341,783
9,004
350,787
Interest income, TV Azteca, net —
—
—
2,716
2,716
—
2,716
Segment gross margin 674,022
30,136
73,981
150,445
928,584
12,392
940,976
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense (1) 37,286
6,576
16,152
14,584
74,598
2,916
77,514
Segment operating profit $ 636,736
$ 23,560
$ 57,829
$ 135,861
$ 853,986
$ 9,476
$ 863,462
Stock-based compensation expense $ 28,079
28,079
Other selling, general, administrative and development expense 30,380
30,380
Depreciation, amortization and accretion 341,634
341,634
Other expense (2) 152,938
152,938
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 310,431
Total assets $ 19,110,950
$ 698,798
$ 2,327,461
$ 4,668,298
$ 26,805,507
$ 61,117
$ 197,691
$ 27,064,315

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~~(1)~~	~~Segment operating expenses and segment selling, general, administrative and development expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $0.7 million and $27.4 million, respectively.~~


~~(2)~~	~~Primarily includes interest expense.~~

Property
Total
Property

Services
Other Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 U.S. Asia EMEA Latin America
(in thousands)
Segment revenues $ 717,880
$ 57,127
$ 75,801
$ 211,372
$ 1,062,180
$ 17,010
$ 1,079,190
Segment operating expenses (1) 133,032
29,660
28,515
67,618
258,825
5,244
264,069
Interest income, TV Azteca, net —
—
—
2,596
2,596
—
2,596
Segment gross margin 584,848
27,467
47,286
146,350
805,951
11,766
817,717
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense (1) 26,822
6,829
8,859
17,262
59,772
3,436
63,208
Segment operating profit $ 558,026
$ 20,638
$ 38,427
$ 129,088
$ 746,179
$ 8,330
$ 754,509
Stock-based compensation expense $ 29,861
29,861
Other selling, general, administrative and development expense (2) 30,792
30,792
Depreciation, amortization and accretion 263,520
263,520
Other expense (3) 210,972
210,972
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 219,364
Total assets (4) $ 19,560,579
$ 755,290
$ 1,195,027
$ 4,239,821
$ 25,750,717
$ 67,226
$ 112,251
$ 25,930,194

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



	Property								Total Property		Services		Other		Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016	U.S.		Asia		EMEA		Latin America		Total Property		Services		Other		Total
	(in thousands)
Segment revenues	$	829,680	$	224,611	$	134,762	$	237,139	$	1,426,192	$	16,035			$	1,442,227
Segment operating expenses (1)	182,376		127,855		58,462		83,486		452,179		6,885				459,064
Interest income, TV Azteca, net	—		—		—		2,748		2,748		—				2,748
Segment gross margin	647,304		96,756		76,300		156,401		976,761		9,150				985,911
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense (1)	34,721		14,770		16,685		15,031		81,207		3,346				84,553
Segment operating profit	$	612,583	$	81,986	$	59,615	$	141,370	$	895,554	$	5,804			$	901,358
Stock-based compensation expense													$	21,907	21,907
Other selling, general, administrative and development expense													32,421		32,421
Depreciation, amortization and accretion													397,765		397,765
Other expense (2)													213,291		213,291
Income from continuing operations before income taxes															$	235,974
Total assets	$	18,949,936	$	4,557,692	$	2,025,767	$	4,929,052	$	30,462,447	$	62,766	$	214,985	$	30,740,198

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(1)	Segment operating expenses and segment selling, general, administrative and development expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $0.6 million and ~~$29.3~~$21.3 million, respectively.

(2) Primarily includes interest expense.



	Property								Total Property		Services		Other		Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015	U.S.		Asia		EMEA		Latin America		Total Property		Services		Other		Total
	(in thousands)
Segment revenues	$	802,841	$	60,009	$	70,408	$	220,977	$	1,154,235	$	20,140			$	1,174,375
Segment operating expenses (1)	182,172		31,628		24,198		75,897		313,895		8,075				321,970
Interest income, TV Azteca, net	—		—		—		2,662		2,662		—				2,662
Segment gross margin	620,669		28,381		46,210		147,742		843,002		12,065				855,067
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense (1)	31,243		4,480		11,952		12,990		60,665		3,439				64,104
Segment operating profit	$	589,426	$	23,901	$	34,258	$	134,752	$	782,337	$	8,626			$	790,963
Stock-based compensation expense													$	24,045	24,045
Other selling, general, administrative and development expense (2)													28,677		28,677
Depreciation, amortization and accretion													328,356		328,356
Other expense (3)													238,749		238,749
Income from continuing operations before income taxes															$	171,136
Total assets (4)	$	19,383,596	$	748,268	$	1,159,978	$	4,930,775	$	26,222,617	$	71,268	$	175,840	$	26,469,725

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(1)	Segment operating expenses and segment selling, general, administrative and development expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $0.5 million and $23.6 million, respectively.


(2)	Includes $0.6 million of expense previously recorded as segment selling, general, administrative and development expense.


(3)	Primarily includes interest expense and loss on retirement of long-term obligations.


(4)	$21.2 million of assets previously recorded within the Asia, EMEA, and Latin America Property segments have been reclassified to the Other segment.

AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



	Property								Total Property		Services		Other		Total
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016	U.S.		Asia		EMEA		Latin America		Total Property		Services		Other		Total
	(in thousands)
Segment revenues	$	1,681,424	$	287,827	$	264,402	$	460,190	$	2,693,843	$	37,431			$	2,731,274
Segment operating expenses (1)	360,098		160,935		114,121		158,808		793,962		15,889				809,851
Interest income, TV Azteca, net	—		—		—		5,464		5,464		—				5,464
Segment gross margin	1,321,326		126,892		150,281		306,846		1,905,345		21,542				1,926,887
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense (1)	72,007		21,346		32,837		29,615		155,805		6,262				162,067
Segment operating profit	$	1,249,319	$	105,546	$	117,444	$	277,231	$	1,749,540	$	15,280			$	1,764,820
Stock-based compensation expense													$	49,986	49,986
Other selling, general, administrative and development expense													62,801		62,801
Depreciation, amortization and accretion													739,399		739,399
Other expense (2)													366,229		366,229
Income from continuing operations before income taxes															$	546,405

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(1)	Segment operating expenses and segment selling, general, administrative and development expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $1.3 million and $48.7 million, respectively.


(2)	Primarily includes interest expense.



	Property								Total Property		Services		Other		Total
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015	U.S.		Asia		EMEA		Latin America		Total Property		Services		Other		Total
	(in thousands)
Segment revenues	$	1,520,721	$	117,136	$	146,209	$	432,349	$	2,216,415	$	37,150			$	2,253,565
Segment operating expenses (1)	315,204		61,288		52,713		143,515		572,720		13,319				586,039
Interest income, TV Azteca, net	—		—		—		5,258		5,258		—				5,258
Segment gross margin	1,205,517		55,848		93,496		294,092		1,648,953		23,831				1,672,784
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense (1)	58,065		11,309		20,811		30,252		120,437		6,875				127,312
Segment operating profit	$	1,147,452	$	44,539	$	72,685	$	263,840	$	1,528,516	$	16,956			$	1,545,472
Stock-based compensation expense													$	53,906	53,906
Other selling, general, administrative and development expense (2)													59,469		59,469
Depreciation, amortization and accretion													591,876		591,876
Other expense (3)													449,721		449,721
Income from continuing operations before income taxes															$	390,500

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(1)	Segment operating expenses and segment selling, general, administrative and development expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $1.1 million and $52.8 million, respectively.

(2) Includes ~~$1.7~~$2.2 million of expense previously recorded as segment selling, general, administrative and development expense.

(3) Primarily includes interest ~~expense.~~

~~(4) $21.7 million~~expense and loss on retirement of ~~assets previously recorded to the Asia Property segment have been reclassified to the Other segment.~~

~~14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS~~

~~Viom Acquisition~~

On April 21, 2016, the Company acquired a 51% controlling ownership interest in Viom for cash consideration of approximately 76.4 billion INR ($1.1 billion at the date of acquisition) as well as the assumption of approximately 50.6 billion INR ($0.8 billion at the date of acquisition) in existing INR-denominated debt pursuant to its previously announced agreement. The purchase price is subject to post-closing adjustments. The Company borrowed $1.2 billion under the 2013 Credit Facility, which it primarily used, together with cash on hand, to fund the cash portion of the purchase price. The acquisition is consistent with the Company’s strategy to expand in selected geographic areas.

~~The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price for the Viom Acquisition based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):~~

Current assets $ 215,060
Non-current assets 61,456
Property and equipment 757,564
Intangible assets (1):
     Customer-related intangible assets 1,366,217
     Network location intangible assets 640,259
     Other intangible assets 10,543
Current liabilities (189,133 )
Deferred tax liability (644,262 )
Other non-current liabilities (86,659 )
Net assets acquired 2,131,045
Goodwill (2) 905,984
Fair value of net assets acquired 3,037,029
Debt assumed (762,797 )
Preferred stock outstanding (25,002 )
Non-controlling interest (1,099,250 )
Purchase Price $ 1,149,980

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~~(1) Customer-related intangible assets and network location intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over periods of up to 20 years.~~

~~(2) Goodwill was allocated to the Company’s Asia property segment. The Company expects goodwill will not be deductible for local tax~~

~~purposes.~~

long-term obligations.



ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements relating to our goals, beliefs, plans or current expectations and other statements that are not of historical facts. For example, when we use words such as “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “intend,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “may” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes, we are making forward-looking statements. Certain important factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by our forward-looking statements, including those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “2015 Form 10-K”). Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us.

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations that follow are based upon our consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates and such differences could be material to ~~the~~our financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements herein and the accompanying notes thereto, information set forth under the caption “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” ofin the 2015 Form 10-K, and in particular, the information set forth therein under Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Overview

We are one of the largest global real estate investment trusts and a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate. Our primary business is the leasing of space on communications sites to wireless service providers, radio and television broadcast companies, wireless data providers, government agencies and municipalities and tenants in a number of other industries. In addition to the communications sites in our portfolio, we manage rooftop and tower sites for property owners under various contractual arrangements. We also hold property interests that we lease to communications service providers and third-party tower operators. We refer to this business as our property operations, which accounted for ~~98%~~99% of our total revenues for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and includes our U.S. property segment, Asia property segment, Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) property segment and Latin America property segment.

Through our services segment, we offer tower-related services, including site acquisition, zoning and permitting and structural analysis services, which primarily support our site leasing business, including the addition of new tenants and equipment on our sites.

On April 21, 2016, we acquired a 51% controlling ownership interest in Viom Networks Limited (“Viom”), a telecommunications infrastructure company that owns and operates over 42,000 wireless communications towers and 200 indoor distributed antenna system (“DAS”) networks in India (the “Viom Acquisition”). ~~Upon~~Subsequent to the closing, ~~we expect to consolidate~~Viom was renamed ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited (“ATC TIPL”). The results of operations for ATC TIPL have been included since the ~~full financial results for Viom.~~date of acquisition.

The following table details the number of communications sites, excluding managed sites, that we owned or operated as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016:


	Number of Owned Towers	Number of Operated Towers (1)	Number of Owned DAS Sites	Number of Owned Towers	Number of Operated Towers (1)	Number of Owned DAS Sites
U.S.	21,851	18,233	341	21,864	18,227	342
Asia:
India	15,328	—	33	57,891	—	239
EMEA:
Germany	2,028	—	—	2,182	—	—
Ghana	2,109	—	17	2,128	—	18
Nigeria	4,717	—	—	4,719	—	—
South Africa	1,927	—	—	1,969	—	—
Uganda	1,393	—		1,393	—
EMEA total	12,174	—	17	12,391	—	18
Latin America:
Brazil	15,792	2,268	53	16,095	2,268	57
Chile	1,206	—	6	1,207	—	6
Colombia	3,058	706	1	3,061	706	1
Costa Rica	484	—	—	484	—	1
Mexico	8,598	199	55	8,603	199	63
Peru	618	—	—	627	—	—
Latin America total	29,756	3,173	115	30,077	3,173	128

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(1)	Approximately 96% of the operated towers are held pursuant to long-term capital leases, including those subject to purchase options.

We operate in five reportable segments: U.S. property, Asia property, EMEA property, Latin America property and services. In evaluating operating performance in each business segment, management uses, among other factors, segment gross margin and segment operating profit (see note 1314 to our consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements included herein).

In the section that follows, we provide information regarding management’s expectations of long-term drivers of demand for our communications sites, as well as our current results of operations, financial position and sources and uses of liquidity. In addition, we highlight key trends, which management believes provide valuable insight into our operating and financial resource allocation decisions.

Revenue Growth. The primary factors affecting the revenue growth in our property segments are:

•~~Revenue growth from tenants,~~Growth in tenant billings, including:

New revenue attributable to leases in place at the commencement of operations on sites acquired or constructed since the beginning of the prior-year period;

Contractual rent escalations on existing tenant leases, net of churn (as defined below); and

New revenue attributable to leasing additional space on our sites (“collocations”) and lease amendments.

Revenue growth from other items, including additional tenant payments to cover costs, such as ground rent or power and fuel costs (“pass-through”) included in certain tenant leases, straight-line revenue and decommissioning.

Due to our diversified communications site portfolio, our tenant lease rates vary considerably depending upon numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the amount and type of tenant equipment on the tower, remaining tower capacity and tower location. We measure the remaining tower capacity by assessing several factors, including tower height, tower type, environmental conditions, existing equipment on the tower and zoning and permitting regulations in

effect in the jurisdiction where the tower is located. In many instances, tower capacity can be increased with relatively modest tower augmentation expenditures.

The majority of our tenant leases with wireless carriers have an initial non-cancellable term of at least ten years, with multiple renewal terms. Accordingly, nearly all of the revenue generated by our property operations during the three and six months

ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 was recurring revenue that we should continue to receive in future periods. Based upon foreign currency exchange rates and the tenant leases in place as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we expect to generate approximately ~~$31~~$32 billion of non-cancellable tenant lease revenue over future periods, absent the impact of straight-line lease accounting. Most of our tenant leases have provisions that periodically increase the rent due under the lease, typically ~~annually~~ based on aan annual fixed escalation ~~(approximately~~(averaging approximately 3% in the United States) or an inflationary index in our international markets, or a combination of both. In addition, certain of our tenant leases provide for additional revenue to cover costs, such as ground rent or power and fuel costs.

The revenues generated by our property operations may be affected by cancellations of existing tenant leases. As discussed above, most of our tenant leases with wireless carriers and broadcasters are multiyear contracts, which typically are non-cancellable; however, in some instances, a lease may be cancelled upon the payment of a termination fee.

Revenue lost from either cancellations or the non-renewal of leases or rent negotiations historically has not had a material adverse effect on the revenues generated by our property operations. We define churn as revenue lost when a tenant cancels or does not renew its lease or, in limited circumstances, when the lease rates on existing leases are reduced. We derive our churn rate for a given period by dividing our revenue lost on this basis by our prior-year period property segment revenue. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, churn represented approximately 1% of our property operations revenue.

Demand Drivers. We continue to believe that our site leasing revenue is likely to increase due to the growing use of wireless services and our ability to meet the corresponding incremental demand for our wireless real estate. By adding new tenants and new equipment for existing tenants on our sites, we are able to increase these sites’ utilization and profitability. We believe the majority of our site leasing activity will continue to come from wireless service providers. Our site portfolio and our established tenant base provides us with new business opportunities, which have historically resulted in consistent and predictable organic revenue growth as wireless carriers seek to increase the coverage and capacity of their existing networks, while also deploying next generation wireless technologies. In addition, we intend to continue to supplement our organic growth by selectively developing or acquiring new sites in our existing and new markets where we can achieve our risk-adjusted return on investment objectives. ~~In a majority of our international markets, revenue also often includes the reimbursement of direct costs such as ground rent or power and fuel costs.~~

Consistent with our strategy to increase the utilization and return on investment of our sites, our objective is to add new tenants and new equipment for existing tenants through collocation and lease amendments. Our ability to lease additional space on our sites is primarily a function of the rate at which wireless carriers deploy capital to improve and expand their wireless networks. This rate, in turn, is influenced by the growth of wireless services, the penetration of advanced wireless devices, the financial performance of our tenants and their access to capital and general economic conditions.

Based on industry research and projections, we expect that a number of key industry trends will result in incremental revenue opportunities for us:

In less advanced wireless markets where initial voice and data networks are still being deployed, we expect these deployments to drive demand for our tower space as carriers seek to expand their footprints and increase the scope and density of their networks. We have established operations in many of these markets at the early stages of wireless development, which we believe will enable us to meaningfully participate in these deployments.

Subscribers’ use of wireless data continues to grow rapidly given increasing smartphone and other advanced device penetration, the proliferation of bandwidth-intensive applications on these devices and the continuing evolution of the mobile ecosystem. We believe carriers will be compelled to deploy additional equipment on

existing networks while also rolling out more advanced wireless networks to address coverage and capacity needs resulting from this increasing wireless data usage.

The deployment of advanced wireless technology across existing wireless networks will provide higher speed data services and further enable fixed broadband substitution. As a result, we expect that our tenants towill continue deploying additional equipment across their existing networks.

Wireless service providers compete based on the quality of their existing wireless networks, which is driven by capacity and coverage. To maintain or improve their network performance as overall network usage increases, our tenants continue deploying additional equipment across their existing sites while also adding new cell sites. We anticipate increasing network densification over the next several years, as existing network infrastructure is anticipated to be insufficient to account for rapidly increasing levels of wireless data usage.

Wireless service providers continue to acquire additional spectrum, and as a result are expected to add additional sites and equipment to their ~~network~~networks as they seek to optimize their network configuration and utilize additional spectrum.

As part of our international expansion initiatives, we have targeted markets in various stages of network development to diversify our international exposure and position us to benefit from a number of different wireless technology deployments over the long term. In addition, we have focused on building relationships with large multinational carriers such as Bharti Airtel Limited (“Airtel”), Telefónica S.A. and Vodafone Group PLC. We believe that consistent carrier investments in their networks across our international markets position us to generate meaningful organic revenue growth going forward.

In emerging markets, such as Ghana, India, Nigeria and Uganda, wireless networks tend to be significantly less advanced than those in the United States, and initial voice networks continue to be deployed in underdeveloped areas. A majority of consumers in these markets still utilize basic wireless services, predominantly on feature phones, while advanced device penetration remains low.

In more developed urban locations within these markets, early-stage data network deployments are underway. Carriers are focused on completing voice network build-outs while also investing in initial data networks as wireless data usage and smartphone penetration within their customer bases begin to accelerate.

In markets with rapidly evolving network technology, such as South Africa and most of the countries in Latin America where we do business, initial voice networks, for the most part, have already been built out, and carriers are focused on third generation (3G) and fourth generation (4G) network build outs. Consumers in these regions are increasingly adopting smartphones and other advanced devices, and, as a result, the usage of bandwidth-intensive mobile applications is growing materially. Recent spectrum auctions in these rapidly evolving markets have allowed incumbent carriers to accelerate their data network deployments and have also enabled new entrants to begin initial investments in data networks. Smartphone penetration and wireless data usage in these markets are growing rapidly, which typically requires that carriers continue to invest in their networks in order to maintain and augment their quality of service.

Finally, in markets with more mature network technology, such as Germany, carriers are focused on deploying 4G data networks to account for rapidly increasing wireless data usage ~~amongst~~among their customer base. With higher smartphone and advanced device penetration and significantly higher per capita data usage, carrier investment in networks is focused on 4G coverage and capacity.

We believe that the network technology migration we have seen in the United States, which has led to significantly denser networks and meaningful new business commencements for us over a number of years, will ultimately be replicated in our less advanced international markets. As a result, we expect to be able to leverage our extensive international portfolio of approximately ~~60,600~~103,915 communications sites and the relationships we have built with our carrier customers to drive sustainable, long-term growth.

We have ~~holistic~~ master lease agreements with certain of our tenants that provide for consistent, long-term revenue and ~~a reduction in~~reduce the likelihood of churn. Our holistic master lease agreements build and augment strong strategic partnerships with

our tenants and have significantly reduced collocation cycle times, thereby providing our tenants with the ability to rapidly and efficiently deploy equipment on our sites.

Property Operations Expenses. Direct operating expenses incurred by our property segments include direct site level expenses and consist primarily of ground rent and power and fuel costs, some or all of which may be passed through to our tenants, as well as property taxes, repairs and maintenance. These segment direct operating expenses exclude all segment and corporate selling, general, administrative and development expenses, which are aggregated into one line item entitled Selling, general, administrative and development expense in our consolidated statements of operations. In general, our property segments’ selling, general, administrative and development expenses do not significantly increase as a result of adding incremental tenants to our sites and typically increase only modestly year-over-year. As a result, leasing additional space to new tenants on our sites provides significant incremental cash flow. We may, however, incur additional segment selling, general, administrative and development expenses as we increase our presence in our existing markets or expand into new markets. Our profit margin growth is therefore positively impacted by the addition of new tenants to our sites ~~and~~but can be temporarily diluted by our development activities.

Services Segment Revenue Growth. As we continue to focus on growing our property operations, we anticipate that our services revenue will continue to represent a small percentage of our total revenues.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Included in our analysis of our results of operations are discussions regarding earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and accretion, as adjusted (“Adjusted EBITDA”), Funds From Operations, as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT FFO”) ~~and~~attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders, Consolidated Adjusted Funds From Operations (“Consolidated AFFO”).

and AFFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as Net income before Income (loss) on equity method investments; Income tax benefit (provision); Other income (expense); Gain (loss) on retirement of long-term obligations; Interest expense; Interest income; Other operating income (expense); Depreciation, amortization and accretion; and stock-based compensation expense.

NAREIT FFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders is defined as net income before gains or losses from the sale or disposal of real estate, real estate related impairment charges, real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion and dividends on preferred stock, and including adjustments for (i) unconsolidated affiliates and (ii) noncontrolling ~~interest.~~interests. In this section, we refer to NAREIT FFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders as “NAREIT FFO (common stockholders)”.

We define Consolidated AFFO as NAREIT FFO (common stockholders) before (i) straight-line revenue and expense; (ii) stock-based compensation expense; (iii) the ~~non-cash~~deferred portion of ~~our tax provision;~~income tax; (iv) non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion; (v) amortization of deferred financing costs, capitalized interest, debt discounts and premiums and long-term deferred interest charges; (vi) other income (expense); (vii) gain (loss) on retirement of long-term obligations; (viii) other operating income (expense); and adjustments for (ix) unconsolidated affiliates and (x) noncontrolling ~~interest,~~interests, less cash payments related to capital improvements and cash payments related to corporate capital expenditures.

We define AFFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders as Consolidated AFFO, excluding the impact of noncontrolling interests on both NAREIT FFO (common stockholders) as well as the other adjustments included in the calculation of Consolidated AFFO. In this section, we refer to AFFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders as “AFFO (common stockholders)”.

Adjusted EBITDA, NAREIT FFO (common stockholders), Consolidated AFFO and AFFO (common stockholders) are not intended to replace net income or any other performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP. ~~Neither~~None of NAREIT FFO (common stockholders), Consolidated AFFO nor AFFO (common stockholders) represent cash flows from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and, therefore, these measures should not be considered indicative of cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity or a measure of funds available to fund our cash needs,

including our ability to make cash distributions. Rather, Adjusted EBITDA, NAREIT FFO (common stockholders), Consolidated AFFO and AFFO (common stockholders) are presented as we believe each is a useful indicator of our current operating performance. We believe that these metrics are useful to an investor in evaluating our operating performance because (1) each is a key measure used by our management team for ~~purposes of~~ decision making purposes and for evaluating ~~the performance of~~ our operating ~~segments;~~segments’ performance; (2) Adjusted EBITDA is a component ~~of the calculation used by~~underlying our ~~lenders to determine compliance with certain debt covenants;~~credit ratings; (3) Adjusted EBITDA is widely used in the ~~tower industry~~telecommunications real estate sector to measure operating performance as depreciation, amortization and accretion may vary significantly among companies depending upon accounting methods and useful lives, particularly where acquisitions and non-operating factors are involved; (4) Consolidated AFFO is widely used in the telecommunications real estate sector to adjust NAREIT FFO (common stockholders) for items that may otherwise cause material fluctuations in NAREIT FFO (common stockholders) growth from period to period that would not be representative of the underlying performance of property assets in those periods; (5) each provides investors with a meaningful measure for evaluating our period-to-period operating performance by eliminating items that are not operational in nature; and ~~(5)~~(6) each provides investors with a measure for comparing our results of operations to those of other ~~companies.~~companies, particularly those in our industry.

Our measurement of Adjusted EBITDA, NAREIT FFO (common stockholders), Consolidated AFFO and AFFO (common stockholders) may not, however, be fully comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA, NAREIT FFO (common stockholders), Consolidated AFFO and AFFO (common stockholders) to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, have been included below.

Results of Operations

Three and Six Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and 2015

(in thousands, except percentages)

Revenue


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Amount of Increase			Percent Increase		Three Months Ended June 30,					Percent Increase (Decrease)			Six Months Ended June 30,						Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016		2015				2016				2015			2016				2015						Percent Increase (Decrease)
Property					Amount of Increase			Percent Increase
U.S.	$	851,744	$	717,880	$	133,864		19	%	$	829,680	$	802,841		Percent Increase (Decrease)	3	%		$	1,681,424		$	1,520,721		11	%
Asia	63,216		57,127		6,089			11		224,611		60,009			274			287,827			117,136			146
EMEA	129,640		75,801		53,839			71		134,762		70,408			91			264,402			146,209			81
Latin America	223,051		211,372		11,679			6		237,139		220,977			7			460,190			432,349			6
Total property	1,267,651		1,062,180		205,471			19		1,426,192		1,154,235			24			2,693,843			2,216,415			22
Services	21,396		17,010		4,386			26		16,035		20,140			(20	)		37,431			37,150			1
Total revenues	$	1,289,047	$	1,079,190	$	209,857		19	%	$	1,442,227	$	1,174,375		23	%		$	2,731,274		$	2,253,565		21	%

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

U.S. property segment revenue growth of ~~$133.9~~$26.8 million, or ~~19%~~3%, was attributable to tenant ~~revenue~~billings growth of $42.6 million, which was ~~primarily~~ driven ~~by the following factors:~~by:

$~~88.3~~32.2 million ~~in revenue growth~~due to collocations and amendments;

$9.0 million from contractual escalations, net of churn;

$1.1 million generated from newly acquired or constructed ~~sites, including approximately 11,500 sites from the transaction with Verizon Communications Inc. (the “Verizon Transaction”);~~

~~$29.7 million of revenue growth due to collocations and amendments;~~

~~$14.1 million increase in decommissioning revenue;~~sites; and

$~~9.7~~0.3 million from ~~contractual escalations, net of churn.~~

other tenant billings.

Segment growth was ~~partially~~ offset by a decrease in revenue of ~~$7.9~~$15.8 million, primarily due to a ~~$5.8~~$9.8 million impact of straight-line accounting.

Asia property segment revenue growth of ~~$6.1~~$164.6 million, or ~~11%~~274%, was attributable to:

Tenant ~~revenue~~billings growth of ~~$7.2~~$103.2 million, which was ~~primarily~~ driven by:

$~~3.2~~99.6 million ~~in revenue growth~~ generated from newly acquired or constructed ~~sites;~~sites, primarily due to the Viom Acquisition;

$4.5 million ~~of revenue growth~~ due to collocations and amendments; partially offset by

A decrease of ~~$0.2~~$0.6 million resulting from churn in excess of contractual escalations; and

A decrease of $0.3 million from other tenant billings;

Pass-through revenue growth of $68.9 million, primarily due to the Viom Acquisition; and

$4.9 million of other revenue growth, primarily due to the impact of straight-line accounting.

~~Pass-through revenue growth of $4.2 million.~~

Segment growth was partially offset by a decrease of ~~$5.3~~$12.4 million attributable to the negative impact of foreign currency translation related to fluctuations in Indian Rupee (“INR”).

EMEA property segment revenue growth of ~~$53.8~~$64.4 million, or ~~71%~~91%, was attributable to:

Tenant ~~revenue~~billings growth of ~~$47.5~~$48.7 million, which was ~~primarily~~ driven by:

$~~38.5~~37.7 million ~~in revenue growth~~ generated from newly acquired or constructed sites, including ~~the transaction with Airtel;~~sites acquired from Airtel in Nigeria;

$~~5.8~~5.7 million due to collocations and amendments;

$3.9 million from contractual escalations, net of churn; and

$1.4 million from other tenant billings;

Pass-through revenue growth of $18.9 million; and

$1.9 million of other revenue growth, partially offset by a $0.4 million impact of straight-line accounting.

Segment growth was partially offset by a decrease of $4.7 million attributable to the negative impact of foreign currency translation, which included, among others, $4.5 million related to fluctuations in South African Rand (“ZAR”) and $1.6 million related to fluctuations in Ugandan Shilling (“UGX”). The devaluation of the Nigerian Naira did not have a significant impact on revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2016 due to the timing of the change, as well as the fact that a substantial portion of our contracts are denominated in USD.

Latin America property segment revenue growth of $16.2 million, or 7%, was attributable to:

Tenant billings growth of $33.4 million, which was driven by:

$13.7 million generated from newly acquired or constructed sites;

$10.7 million from contractual escalations, net of churn;

$8.7 million due to collocations and amendments; and

$~~4.4~~0.3 million from other tenant billings;

Pass-through revenue growth of $18.9 million; and

$0.8 million of other revenue growth, primarily due to an $8.9 million increase attributable to the impact of straight-line accounting, partially offset by a $7.0 million reduction in revenue resulting from a judicial reorganization of a tenant in Brazil.

Segment growth was partially offset by a decrease of $36.9 million attributable to the negative impact of foreign currency translation, which included, among others, $17.0 million related to fluctuations in Brazilian Real (“BRL”), $14.8 million related to fluctuations in Mexican Peso (“MXN”) and $3.9 million related to fluctuations in Colombian Peso (“COP”).

The decrease in services segment revenue of $4.1 million, or 20%, was primarily attributable to a decrease in zoning, permitting and site acquisition projects.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

U.S. property segment revenue growth of $160.7 million, or 11%, was attributable to:

Tenant billings growth of $168.7 million, which was driven by:

$89.4 million generated from newly acquired or constructed sites, including sites associated with our transaction with Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”);

$61.9 million due to collocations and amendments;

$18.7 million from contractual escalations, net of churn; partially offset by

A decrease of ~~$1.2~~$1.3 million ~~partially due to a $0.5~~from other tenant billings; and

An increase of $6.0 million ~~impact of straight-line accounting.~~

~~Pass-through revenue growth of $19.4 million.~~in decommissioning revenue.

Segment growth was partially offset by a decrease of ~~$13.1~~$14.0 million, primarily due to the impact of straight-line accounting.

Asia property segment revenue growth of $170.7 million, or 146%, was attributable to:

Tenant billings growth of $110.7 million, which was driven by:

$102.8 million generated from newly acquired or constructed sites, primarily due to the Viom Acquisition;

$9.0 million due to collocations and amendments; partially offset by

A decrease of $0.8 million resulting from churn in excess of contractual escalations; and

A decrease of $0.3 million from other tenant billings;

Pass-through revenue growth of $73.1 million, primarily due to the Viom Acquisition; and

• $4.6 million of other revenue growth, primarily due to the impact of straight-line accounting.

Segment growth was partially offset by a decrease of $17.7 million attributable to the negative impact of foreign currency translation related to fluctuations in INR.

EMEA property segment revenue growth of $118.2 million, or 81%, was attributable to:

Tenant billings growth of $96.3 million, which was driven by:

$76.2 million generated from newly acquired or constructed sites, including sites acquired from Airtel;

$11.4 million due to collocations and amendments;

$8.3 million from contractual escalations, net of churn; and

$0.4 million from other tenant billings;

Pass-through revenue growth of $38.3 million; and

$2.3 million of other revenue growth, partially offset by a $0.9 million impact of straight-line accounting.

Segment growth was partially offset by a decrease of $17.8 million attributable to the negative impact of foreign currency translation, which included, among others, ~~$6.1~~$10.6 million related to fluctuations in ~~South African Rand (“ZAR”), $3.9~~ZAR, $4.2 million related to fluctuations in UGX and $2.9 million related to fluctuations in Ghanaian Cedi (“GHS”) ~~and $2.6 million related to fluctuations in Ugandan Shilling.~~

Latin America property segment revenue growth of ~~$11.7~~$27.8 million, or 6%, was attributable to:

Tenant ~~revenue~~billings growth of ~~$49.9~~$74.1 million, which was ~~primarily~~ driven by:

$~~19.4~~33.1 million ~~in revenue growth~~ generated from newly acquired or constructed ~~sites, including the transaction with TIM Celular S.A.;~~sites;

$~~9.8 million of revenue growth due to collocations and amendments;~~

~~$10.7~~21.4 million from contractual escalations, net of churn;

$18.5 million due to collocations and amendments; and

$1.1 million from other tenant billings;

Pass-through revenue growth of $46.9 million; and

An increase of $10.0 million in other revenue, primarily due to a ~~$7.1~~$16.0 million impact of straight-line ~~accounting; and~~

~~Pass-through~~accounting offset in part by a $7.0 million reduction in revenue ~~growth~~resulting from a judicial reorganization of ~~$28.1 million.~~a tenant in Brazil.

Segment growth was partially offset by a decrease of ~~$66.3~~$103.2 million attributable to the negative impact of foreign currency translation, which included, among others, ~~$41.9~~$59.0 million related to fluctuations in ~~Brazilian Reais (“BRL”), $17.3~~BRL, $32.1 million related to fluctuations in ~~Mexican Peso~~MXN and ~~$5.7~~$9.7 million related to fluctuations in ~~Colombian Peso (“COP”).~~

~~The increase in services segment revenue of $4.4 million, or 26%, was primarily attributable to an increase in engineering services.~~COP.

Gross Margin


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Amount of Increase		Percent Increase		Three Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)			Six Months Ended June 30,					Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016		2015		Amount of Increase		Percent Increase		2016		2015				2016			2015			Percent Increase (Decrease)
Property													Percent Increase (Decrease)
U.S.	$	674,022	$	584,848	$	89,174	15	%	$	647,304	$	620,669	4	%		$	1,321,326		$	1,205,517	10	%
Asia	30,136		27,467		2,669		10		96,756		28,381		241			126,892			55,848		127
EMEA	73,981		47,286		26,695		56		76,300		46,210		65			150,281			93,496		61
Latin America	150,445		146,350		4,095		3		156,401		147,742		6			306,846			294,092		4
Total property	928,584		805,951		122,633		15		976,761		843,002		16			1,905,345			1,648,953		16
Services	12,392		11,766		626		5	%	9,150		12,065		(24	)%		21,542			23,831		(10	)%

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

The increase in U.S. property segment gross margin was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue described above, partially offset by an increase in direct expenses of $0.2 million.

The increase in Asia property segment gross margin was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue described above, partially offset by an increase in direct expenses of $103.2 million. Direct expenses were partially offset by $7.0 million attributable to the impact of foreign currency translation. Direct expense growth was primarily due to sites associated with the Viom Acquisition.

The increase in EMEA property segment gross margin was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue described above, partially offset by an increase in direct expenses of $35.9 million. Direct expenses were partially offset by $1.6 million attributable to the impact of foreign currency translation. Direct expense growth was primarily due to sites acquired from Airtel.

The increase in Latin America property segment gross margin was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue described above, partially offset by an increase in direct expenses of $20.4 million. Direct expenses were partially offset by $12.9 million attributable to the impact of foreign currency translation. Direct expense growth was primarily due to newly acquired or constructed sites.

The decrease in services segment gross margin was primarily due to the decrease in revenue described above.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

The increase in U.S. property segment gross margin was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue described above, partially offset by an increase in direct expenses of ~~$44.7~~$44.9 million. Direct expense growth was primarily due to sites associated with ~~the Verizon Transaction.~~our transaction with Verizon.

The increase in Asia property segment gross margin was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue described above, partially offset by an increase in direct expenses of ~~$6.2~~$109.4 million. Direct ~~expense growth was primarily due to newly constructed sites,~~expenses were partially offset by ~~$2.8~~$9.8 million attributable to the impact of foreign currency translation. Direct expense growth was primarily due to sites associated with the Viom Acquisition.

The increase in EMEA property segment gross margin was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue described above, partially offset by an increase in direct expenses of ~~$32.2~~$68.0 million. Direct expenses were partially offset by $6.6 million attributable to the impact of foreign currency translation. Direct expense growth was primarily due to sites acquired from ~~Airtel, partially offset by $5.1 million attributable to the impact of foreign currency translation.~~Airtel.

The increase in Latin America property segment gross margin was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue described above, partially offset by an increase in direct expenses of ~~$30.9~~$51.2 million. Direct expenses were partially offset by $36.1 million attributable to the impact of foreign currency translation. Direct expense growth was primarily due to newly acquired or constructed ~~sites, primarily offset by $23.3 million attributable to the impact of foreign currency translation.~~sites.

The ~~increase~~decrease in services segment gross margin was attributable to ~~the~~an increase in ~~revenue, partially offset by~~ labor costs associated with work performed by our tower services ~~group.~~

group, partially offset by the increase in revenue.

Selling, General, Administrative and Development Expense (“SG&A”)


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Amount of Increase (Decrease)		Percent Increase (Decrease)		Three Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)			Six Months Ended June 30,					Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016		2015		Amount of Increase (Decrease)		Percent Increase (Decrease)		2016		2015				2016			2015			Percent Increase (Decrease)
Property													Percent Increase (Decrease)
U.S.	$	37,286	$	26,822	10,464		39	%	$	34,721	$	31,243	11	%		$	72,007		$	58,065	24	%
Asia	6,576		6,829		(253	)	(4	)	14,770		4,480		230			21,346			11,309		89
EMEA	16,152		8,859		7,293		82		16,685		11,952		40			32,837			20,811		58
Latin America	14,584		17,262		(2,678	)	(16	)	15,031		12,990		16			29,615			30,252		(2	)
Total property	74,598		59,772		14,826		25		81,207		60,665		34			155,805			120,437		29
Services	2,916		3,436		(520	)	(15	)	3,346		3,439		(3	)		6,262			6,875		(9	)
Other (1)	57,801		60,082		(2,281	)	(4	)	53,681		52,234		3			111,482			112,316		(1	)
Total selling, general, administrative and development expense	$	135,315	$	123,290	12,025		10	%	$	138,234	$	116,338	19	%		$	273,549		$	239,628	14	%

_______________


(1)	Certain expenses previously reflected in segment SG&A for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2015 have been reclassified and are now reflected as Other SG&A.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

The increases in each of our property segments’ SG&A were primarily driven by increased personnel costs to support our business, including additional costs associated with the Viom Acquisition in our Asia property segment and Airtel in our EMEA property segment. The Asia and EMEA property segments’ SG&A increase also included increases in bad debt expense of $1.3 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The increase in our Latin America property segment SG&A was partially offset by the impacts of foreign currency fluctuations.

The increase in other SG&A was primarily attributable to an increase in corporate SG&A, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense of $2.3 million.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

The increases in each of our U.S., Asia, and EMEA property segments’ SG&A were primarily driven by increased personnel costs to support our business, including additional costs associated with the transaction with Verizon ~~Transaction~~ in our U.S. property segment, the Viom Acquisition in our Asia property segment and Airtel in our EMEA property segment. The EMEA property segment SG&A increase also included an increase in bad debt expense of ~~$2.3~~$3.4 million and was partially offset by a decrease attributable to the impacts of foreign currency fluctuations. The increases in our Asia property segment SG&A also included an increase in bad debt expense of $1.4 million.

The ~~decreases~~slight decrease in ~~each of~~ our ~~Asia and~~ Latin America property ~~segments’ SG&A were~~segment was primarily due to the impacts of foreign currency fluctuations, partially offset by increased personnel costs to support ~~the growth of~~ our business.

The slight decrease in other SG&A for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was due to a decrease in stock-based compensation expense of ~~$1.9~~$4.2 million, ~~and a decrease~~partially offset by an increase in corporate SG&A of ~~$0.4 million, which was primarily attributable to a decrease in personnel costs and other third-party services.~~$3.3 million.

Operating Profit


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Amount of Increase	Percent Increase		Three Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)			Six Months Ended June 30,					Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016		2015		Amount of Increase	Percent Increase		2016		2015				2016			2015			Percent Increase (Decrease)
Property												Percent Increase (Decrease)
U.S.	$	636,736	$	558,026	78,710	14	%	$	612,583	$	589,426	4	%		$	1,249,319		$	1,147,452	9	%
Asia	23,560		20,638		2,922	14		81,986		23,901		243			105,546			44,539		137
EMEA	57,829		38,427		19,402	50		59,615		34,258		74			117,444			72,685		62
Latin America	135,861		129,088		6,773	5		141,370		134,752		5			277,231			263,840		5
Total property	853,986		746,179		107,807	14		895,554		782,337		14			1,749,540			1,528,516		14
Services	9,476		8,330		1,146	14	%	5,804		8,626		(33	)%		15,280			16,956		(10	)%

The growth in operating profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 for each of our U.S., Asia and EMEA property segments, as well as our Latin America property segment for the three months ended June 30, 2016, was primarily attributable to an increase in our segment gross margin, partially offset by an increase in our segment SG&A.

The growth in operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2016 in our ~~Asia property,~~ Latin America property ~~and services segments~~segment was primarily attributable to an increase in our segment gross margin combined with a decrease in our segment SG&A.

The decrease in operating profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 for our services segment was primarily attributable to a decrease in our segment gross margin, partially offset by a decrease in our segment SG&A.

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion

Three Months Ended March 31, Amount of Increase Percent Increase
2016 2015
Depreciation, amortization and accretion $ 341,634
$ 263,520
78,114
30 %



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)		Six Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016		2015		Percent Increase (Decrease)		2016		2015		Percent Increase (Decrease)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	$	397,765	$	328,356	21	%	$	739,399	$	591,876	25	%

The increase in depreciation, amortization and accretion expense was primarily attributable to costs associated with the acquisition, lease or construction of new sites since the beginning of the ~~prior year~~prior-year period, which resulted in an increase in property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization.

Other Operating Expenses

Three Months Ended March 31, Amount of Increase Percent Increase
2016 2015
Other operating expenses $ 8,800
$ 7,774
1,026
13 %



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)		Six Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016		2015		Percent Increase (Decrease)		2016		2015		Percent Increase (Decrease)
Other operating expenses	$	13,711	$	17,449	(21	)%	$	22,511	$	25,223	(11	)%

The ~~increase~~decrease in other operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily attributable to ~~an increase~~a net decrease of ~~$1.8~~$3.2 million in losses on sales or disposals of assets ~~partially offset by~~and impairments and a net decrease of ~~$0.5~~$0.6 million in integration, acquisition and merger related expenses.

The decrease in other operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily attributable to a net decrease of $1.7 million in losses on sales or disposals of assets and impairments and a net decrease of $1.0 million in integration, acquisition and merger related expenses.

Other Expense

Three Months Ended March 31, Amount of Decrease Percent Decrease
2016 2015
Other expense $ 141,422
$ 200,602
(59,180 ) (30 )%



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)		Six Months Ended June 30,				Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016		2015		Percent Increase (Decrease)		2016		2015		Percent Increase (Decrease)
Other expense	$	196,832	$	218,638	(10	)%	$	338,254	$	419,240	(19	)%

~~Other~~The decrease in other expense ~~decreased $59.2 million, or 30%,~~during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily due to a gain on retirement of long-term obligations of $0.8 million attributable to the ~~following:~~repayment of the Secured Tower Cellular Site Revenue Notes, Series 2012-1 Class A, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, where we recorded a loss of $74.3 million, as we redeemed the 7.000% senior notes due 2017.

For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the decrease was partially offset by:

Incremental interest expense of $32.5 million, due to an increase in our annualized weighted-average cost of borrowing of 17 basis points and a $2.4 billion increase in our average debt outstanding; and

Foreign currency losses of $28.1 million in the current period, compared to foreign currency gains of ~~$10.6~~$1.1 million in the prior-year period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the decrease was also attributable to foreign currency losses of $17.5 million in the current period, compared to foreign currency losses of ~~$54.0~~$52.9 million in the ~~year-ago period; and~~

~~An absence of any loss on retirement of long-term obligations, which was $3.7 million in the year-ago period and resulted from the redemption of all of our 4.625% senior notes due 2015.~~

prior-year period. The decrease was partially offset by incremental interest expense of ~~$11.9~~$44.5 million ~~which occurred despite a reduction~~due to an increase in our annualized weighted-average cost of borrowing of 3511 basis points ~~due to~~and a ~~$2.7~~$2.5 billion increase in our average debt outstanding.

Income Tax Provision


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Amount of Increase	Percent Increase		Three Months Ended June 30,						Percent Increase (Decrease)			Six Months Ended June 30,							Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016			2015			Amount of Increase	Percent Increase		2016			2015					2016				2015				Percent Increase (Decrease)
Income tax provision	$	29,124		$	23,872		5,252	22	%	$	43,510		$	13,956		Percent Increase (Decrease)	212	%		$	72,634			$	37,828		92	%
Effective tax rate	9.4		%	10.9		%				18.4		%	8.2		%				13.3		%		9.7		%

The effective tax rate (“ETR”) on income from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to our qualification for taxation asAs a real estate investment trust for U.S. tax purposes (“REIT”) ~~as well as adjustments for foreign items. As a REIT,~~, we may deduct earnings distributed to stockholders against the income generated by our REIT operations. In addition, we are able to offset certain income by utilizing our net operating losses (“NOLs”), subject to specified limitations. Consequently, the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 differs from the federal statutory rate.

The increase in the income tax provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was ~~primarily attributable to items in foreign jurisdictions. The decrease in the ETR was primarily attributable~~due to an increase in ~~REIT-qualified income.~~

foreign taxable earnings, largely due to the Viom Acquisition, as well as uncertain tax positions.

Net Income/Adjusted EBITDA and Net Income/NAREIT FFO/ Consolidated AFFO


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Amount of Increase (Decrease)		Percent Increase (Decrease)		Three Months Ended June 30,						Percent Increase (Decrease)			Six Months Ended June 30,							Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016			2015			Amount of Increase (Decrease)		Percent Increase (Decrease)		2016			2015					2016				2015				Percent Increase (Decrease)
Net income	$	281,307		$	195,492		85,815		44	%	$	192,464		$	157,180		Percent Increase (Decrease)	22	%		$	473,771			$	352,672		34	%
Income tax provision	29,124			23,872			5,252		22	%	43,510			13,956			212			72,634				37,828			92
Other (income) expense	(12,208		)	54,503			(66,711	)	(122	)%
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	—			3,725			(3,725	)	(100	)%
Other expense											25,842			2,129			1,114			13,634				56,632			(76	)
(Gain) loss on retirement of long-term obligations											(830		)	75,068			(101	)		(830		)		78,793			(101	)
Interest expense	159,880			147,934			11,946		8	%	181,036			148,507			22			340,916				296,441			15
Interest income	(3,534		)	(2,964		)	570		19	%	(6,468		)	(4,404		)	47			(10,002		)		(7,368		)	36
Other operating expenses	8,800			7,774			1,026		13	%	13,711			17,449			(21	)		22,511				25,223			(11	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	341,634			263,520			78,114		30	%	397,765			328,356			21			739,399				591,876			25
Stock-based compensation expense	28,079			29,861			(1,782	)	(6	)%	21,907			24,045			(9	)		49,986				53,906			(7	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	833,082		$	723,717		109,365		15	%	$	868,937		$	762,286		14	%		$	1,702,019			$	1,486,003		15	%

The increase in net income was primarily due to increases in our operating profit and decreases in other expense, partially offset by increases in depreciation, amortization and accretion expense and interest expense.

The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to the increase in our gross margin and was partially offset by an increase in SG&A of $13.9 million, excluding the impact of stock-based compensation expense.

~~Net Income/NAREIT FFO/AFFO~~


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Amount of Increase (Decrease)		Percent Increase (Decrease)		Three Months Ended June 30,						Percent Increase (Decrease)			Six Months Ended June 30,							Percent Increase (Decrease)
	2016			2015			Amount of Increase (Decrease)		Percent Increase (Decrease)		2016			2015					2016				2015				Percent Increase (Decrease)
Net income	$	281,307		$	195,492		85,815		44	%	$	192,464		$	157,180		Percent Increase (Decrease)	22	%		$	473,771			$	352,672		34	%
Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion	297,513			228,828			68,685		30	%	360,333			291,183			24			657,846				520,011			27
Losses from sale or disposal of real estate and real estate related impairment charges	4,602			3,681			921		25	%	5,130			6,775			(24	)		9,732				10,456			(7	)
Dividends on preferred stock	(26,781		)	(9,819		)	16,962		173	%	(26,782		)	(26,782		)	—			(53,563		)		(36,601		)	46
Adjustments for unconsolidated affiliates and noncontrolling interest	(11,016		)	(7,226		)	3,790		52	%
NAREIT FFO	$	545,625		$	410,956		134,669		33	%
Adjustments for unconsolidated affiliates and noncontrolling interests											(22,942		)	(5,856		)	292			(33,958		)		(13,082		)	160
NAREIT FFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders											$	508,203		$	422,500		20	%		$	1,053,828			$	833,456		26	%
Straight-line revenue	(32,008		)	(33,838		)	(1,830	)	(5	)%	(35,236		)	(35,541		)	(1	)		(67,244		)		(69,379		)	(3	)
Straight-line expense	15,837			8,764			7,073		81	%	16,476			13,961			18			32,313				22,725			42
Stock-based compensation expense	28,079			29,861			(1,782	)	(6	)%	21,907			24,045			(9	)		49,986				53,906			(7	)
Non-cash portion of tax provision	9,756			9,158			598		7	%
Deferred portion of income tax											12,465			(1,241		)	(1,104	)		22,221				7,917			181
Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion	44,121			34,692			9,429		27	%	37,432			37,173			1			81,553				71,865			13
Amortization of deferred financing costs, capitalized interest, debt discounts and premiums and long-term deferred interest charges	7,429			3,603			3,826		106	%	4,417			5,297			(17	)		11,846				8,900			33
Other (income) expense (1)	(12,208		)	54,503			(66,711	)	(122	)%
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations	—			3,725			(3,725	)	(100	)%
Other expense (1)											25,842			2,129			1,114			13,634				56,632			(76	)
(Gain) loss on retirement of long-term obligations											(830		)	75,068			(101	)		(830		)		78,793			(101	)
Other operating expenses (2)	4,198			4,093			105		3	%	8,581			10,674			(20	)		12,779				14,767			(13	)
Capital improvement capital expenditures	(16,724		)	(16,784		)	(60	)	—	%	(25,753		)	(19,849		)	30			(42,477		)		(36,633		)	16
Corporate capital expenditures	(2,667		)	(2,312		)	355		15	%	(4,557		)	(3,225		)	41			(7,224		)		(5,537		)	30
Adjustments for unconsolidated affiliates and noncontrolling interest	11,016			7,226			3,790		52	%
AFFO	$	602,454		$	513,647		88,807		17	%
Adjustments for unconsolidated affiliates and noncontrolling interests											22,942			5,856			292			33,958				13,082			160
Consolidated AFFO											$	591,889		$	536,847		10	%		$	1,194,343			$	1,050,494		14	%
Adjustments for unconsolidated affiliates and noncontrolling interests											(21,434		)	(12,591		)	70	%		(37,124		)		(25,661		)	45	%
AFFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders											$	570,455		$	524,256		9	%		$	1,157,219			$	1,024,833		13	%

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(1)	Primarily includes realized and unrealized (gains) losses on foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.


(2)	Primarily includes integration and acquisition-related costs.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

The increase in net income was primarily due to an increase in our operating profit and a reduction of $75.9 million in loss on retirement of long-term obligations, partially offset by increases in depreciation, amortization and accretion expense, interest expense and income tax provision.

The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to the increase in our gross margin and was partially offset by an increase in SG&A of $24.2 million, excluding the impact of stock-based compensation expense.

Consolidated AFFO and AFFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders growth ~~for the three months ended March 31, 2016~~ was primarily attributable to the increase in our operating profit, partially offset by increases in interest and income tax, including adjustments.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

The increase in net income was primarily due to an increase in our operating profit, a reduction of $79.6 million in loss on retirement of long-term obligations and a decrease in other expense, partially offset by increases in depreciation, amortization and accretion expense, interest expense and income tax provision.

The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to the increase in our gross margin and was partially offset by an increase in SG&A of $38.1 million, excluding the impact of stock-based compensation expense.

Consolidated AFFO and AFFO attributable to American Tower Corporation common stockholders growth was primarily attributable to the increase in our operating profit, partially offset by an increase in dividends on preferred stock, ~~cash paid for~~and increases in interest and ~~cash paid for taxes.~~

income tax, including adjustments.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The information in this section updates as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section of the 2015 Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with that report.

Overview

As a holding company, our cash flows are derived primarily from the operations of, and distributions from, our operating subsidiaries or funds raised through borrowings under our credit facilities and debt or equity offerings.

The following table summarizes the significant components of our liquidity (in thousands):


	March 31, 2016			June 30, 2016
Available under the 2013 Credit Facility	$	2,718,135		$	2,677,797
Available under the 2014 Credit Facility	170,000			160,000
Letters of credit	(10,624		)	(10,624		)
Total available under credit facilities, net	2,877,511			2,827,173
Cash and cash equivalents	336,403			410,538
Total liquidity	$	3,213,914		$	3,237,711

Subsequent to ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we borrowed ~~$1.3 billion~~$110.0 million under our multicurrency senior unsecured revolving credit ~~facilities, which we primarily used, together with cash on hand, to fund the Viom Acquisition.~~facility entered into in June 2013, as amended (the “2013 Credit Facility”).

Summary cash flow information is set forth below (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Net cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities	$	563,512		$	509,930		$	1,311,316		$	1,036,460
Investing activities	(185,516		)	(5,249,419		)	(1,543,401		)	(6,079,440		)
Financing activities	(366,064		)	4,760,127			330,259			4,990,217
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	3,785			(10,730		)	(8,322		)	13,973
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	15,717		$	9,908
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents							$	89,852		$	(38,790	)

We use our cash flows to fund our operations and investments in our business, including tower maintenance and improvements, communications site construction and managed network installations and tower and land acquisitions. Additionally, we use our cash flows to make distributions, including distributions of our REIT taxable income to maintain our qualification for taxation as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. We may also repay or repurchase our existing indebtedness from time to time. We typically fund our international expansion efforts primarily through a combination of cash on hand, intercompany debt and equity contributions.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we had total outstanding indebtedness of ~~$17.1~~$18.8 billion with a current portion of ~~$137.9~~$314.1 million. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we generated sufficient cash flow from operations to fund our capital expenditures and debt service obligations, as well as our required distributions. We believe cash generated by operating activities during the year ending December 31, 2016, together with our borrowing capacity under our credit facilities, will be sufficient to fund our required distributions, capital expenditures, debt service obligations (interest and principal repayments) and signed acquisitions. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we had ~~$235.7~~$294.9 million of cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries, of which ~~$78.2~~$113.0 million was held by our joint ~~ventures.~~ventures and minority interest holders. While certain subsidiaries may pay us interest or principal on intercompany debt, it has not been our practice to repatriate earnings from our foreign subsidiaries primarily due to our ongoing expansion efforts and related capital needs. However, in the event that we do repatriate any funds, we may be required to accrue and pay taxes.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was attributable to an increase in the operating profit of our property segments and a ~~reduction~~decrease in cash ~~paid~~used for ~~interest,~~working capital items, partially offset by (i) higher ~~working capital, primarily due to an increase in prepaid expenses~~cash paid for taxes and (ii) a decrease in distributions ~~from~~of restricted cash.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Our significant investing activities during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 are highlighted below:

We spent ~~$159.1~~approximately $1.1 billion for the Viom Acquisition.

We spent $328.2 million for capital expenditures, as follows (in millions):


Discretionary capital projects (1)	$	60.7	$	108.1
Ground lease purchases	34.0		75.6
Capital improvements and corporate expenditures (2)	19.4		49.7
Redevelopment	23.4		52.2
Start-up capital projects	21.6		42.6
Total capital expenditures	$	159.1	$	328.2

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(1)	Includes the construction of ~~498~~900 communications sites globally.


(2)	Includes ~~$4.9~~$8.7 million of capital lease payments included in Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities and capital leases in the cash flow from financing activities in ~~the~~our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

We plan to continue to allocate our available capital, after satisfying our distribution requirements, among investment alternatives that meet our return on investment criteria, while taking into account the repayment of debt, as necessary, consistent with our long-term financial policies. Accordingly, we expect to continue to deploy our capital through our annual capital expenditure program, including land purchases and new site construction, and through acquisitions. We expect that our 2016 total capital expenditures, including expected capital expenditures related to ~~Viom,~~ATC TIPL, will be between $700 million and $800 million, as follows (in millions):


Discretionary capital projects (1)	$	170	to	$	200	$	185	to	$	215
Ground lease purchases	130		to	150		140		to	160
Capital improvements and corporate expenditures	120		to	130		125		to	135
Redevelopment	190		to	210		165		to	185
Start-up capital projects	90		to	110		85		to	105
Total capital expenditures	$	700	to	$	800	$	700	to	$	800

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(1) Includes the construction of approximately 2,500 to 3,000 communications sites globally.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Our significant financing ~~transactions~~activities were as follows (in millions):


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016		2015
Proceeds from term loan, net	$	—		$	500.0
Proceeds from issuance (repayments) of senior notes, net	1,247.5			(600.0		)	2,237.5		1,492.3
(Repayments of) proceeds from credit facilities, net							(1,292.1	)	1,130.0
Distributions paid on common and preferred stock							(480.1	)	(360.9	)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net							—		2,440.3
Proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock, net	—			1,338.0			—		1,337.9
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net	—			2,440.4
(Repayments of) proceeds from credit facilities, net	(1,343.5		)	1,280.0
Distributions paid on common stock	(210.0		)	(152.0		)
Proceeds from term loan							—		500.0
Proceeds from issuance of securitized notes							—		875.0

Senior Notes Offerings

3.300% Senior Notes and 4.400% Senior Notes Offering. On January 12, 2016, we completed a registered public offering of $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.300% senior unsecured notes due 2021 (the “3.300% Notes”) and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.400% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the “4.400% Notes”). The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $1,237.2 million, after deducting commissions and estimated expenses. We used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness under the 2013 Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.

3.375% Senior Notes Offering. On May 13, 2016, we completed a registered public offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.375% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the “3.375% Notes”). The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $981.5 million, after deducting commissions and estimated expenses. We used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness under the 2013 Credit Facility.

We may redeem each series of ~~the~~ notes at any time, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus a make-whole premium, together with accrued interest to the redemption date. If we redeem the 3.300% Notes on or after January 15, 2021, or the 4.400% Notes on or after November 15, 2025 or the 3.375% Notes on or after July 15, 2026, we will not be required to pay a make-whole premium. In addition, if we undergo a change of control and corresponding ratings decline, each as defined in the applicable supplemental indenture, we may be required to repurchase all of the applicable notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of such notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest (including additional interest, if any), up to but not including the repurchase date. ~~Each of the~~The notes rank equally with all of our other senior unsecured debt and are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of our subsidiaries.

The supplemental ~~indenture contains~~indentures contain certain covenants that restrict our ability to merge, consolidate or sell assets and our (together with our subsidiaries’) ability to incur liens. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions, including that we, and our subsidiaries, may incur certain liens on assets, mortgages or other liens securing indebtedness,

if the aggregate amount of such liens does not exceed 3.5x Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the applicable supplemental indenture.

Bank Facilities

2013 Credit Facility. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we ~~repaid~~borrowed an aggregate of $1.2 billion, which included borrowings of 38.0 million Euro ($42.2 million) by one of our Germany subsidiaries, and repaid an aggregate of $2.4 billion of revolving indebtedness under our multicurrency senior unsecured revolving credit facility entered into in June 2013, as amended (the “2013 Credit Facility”). On March 30, 2016, one of our German subsidiaries borrowed EUR 28.0 million ($31.5 million on the date of borrowing) under the 2013 Credit ~~Facility as a subsidiary borrower,~~Facility. We primarily used the ~~proceeds of which were used~~borrowings to ~~partially~~ fund ~~an acquisition in Germany on April 1, 2016.~~the Viom Acquisition. We currently have $3.2 ~~million~~ of undrawn letters of credit and maintain the ability to draw down and repay amounts under the 2013 Credit Facility in the ordinary course. ~~In April 2016, we borrowed $1.2 billion under the 2013 Credit Facility, which we primarily used, together with cash on hand, to fund the Viom Acquisition.~~

2014 Credit Facility. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we borrowed an aggregate of $80.0 million and repaid an aggregate of ~~$150.0~~$220.0 million of revolving indebtedness under our senior unsecured revolving credit facility entered into in January 2012 and amended and restated in September 2014, as further amended (the “2014 Credit Facility”). We currently have $7.4 million of undrawn letters of credit and maintain the ability to draw down and repay amounts under the 2014 Credit Facility in the ordinary course.

Our unsecured term loan entered into in October 2013, as amended (the “Term Loan”), the 2013 Credit Facility and the 2014 Credit Facility do not require amortization of principal and may be paid prior to maturity in whole or in part at our option without penalty or premium. We have the option of choosing either a defined base rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as the applicable base rate for borrowings under the Term Loan, the 2013 Credit Facility and the 2014 Credit Facility. The interest rates range between 1.000% to 2.000% above LIBOR for LIBOR based borrowings or up to 1.000% above the defined base rate for base rate borrowings, in each case based upon our debt ratings. The margin over LIBOR for each of the Term Loan, the 2013 Credit Facility and the 2014 Credit Facility is 1.250%.

The 2013 Credit Facility and the 2014 Credit Facility are subject to two optional renewal periods. AWe must pay a quarterly commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the 2013 Credit Facility and the 2014 Credit Facility, ~~is required,~~ ranging from 0.100% to 0.400% per annum, based upon our debt ratings, and is currently 0.150%.

The loan agreements for each of the Term Loan, the 2013 Credit Facility and the 2014 Credit Facility contain certain reporting, information, financial and operating covenants and other restrictions (including limitations on additional debt, guaranties, sales of assets and liens) with which we must comply. Failure to comply with the financial and operating covenants of the loan agreements could not only prevent us from being able to borrow additional funds under the revolving credit facilities, but may constitute a default, which could result in, among other things, the amounts outstanding, including all accrued interest and unpaid fees, becoming immediately due and payable.

Viom ~~Assumed Indebtedness.~~indebtedness. InAmounts outstanding and key terms of the Viom indebtedness, primarily assumed by us in connection with the Viom Acquisition, ~~which occurred on April 21, 2016, we assumed an aggregate of $0.8 billion (as~~consisted of the ~~date~~following as of ~~acquisition) in Viom’s existing~~June 30, 2016 (in millions):



	Amount Outstanding (INR)	Amount Outstanding (USD)		Interest Rate (Range)		Maturity Date (Range)
Term loans	39,745	$	588.6	8.75% - 11.20%		March 31, 2017 - November 30, 2024
Debenture	6,000	$	88.9	9.90	%	April 28, 2020
Working capital facilities	1,406	$	20.8	11.05% - 11.60%		October 23, 2016 - March 18, 2017

The Viom indebtedness ~~with~~includes several ~~lenders. The facilities have interest rates~~term loans, ranging from ~~9.90%~~one to ~~13.50% per annum~~ten years, which are generally secured by the borrower’s short-term and ~~mature~~long-term assets. The term loans bear interest at the bank’s Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate or the bank’s base rate, plus spreads ranging from 1.00% to 1.55%. Interest rates on the term loans are fixed until certain annual reset dates. Generally, the term loans can be repaid without penalty on the annual reset dates; earlier repayments require notice to the lenders and are subject to prepayment penalties, typically of 1% to 2%. Scheduled repayment terms include either ratable or staggered amortization with repayments typically commencing between ~~March 2017~~six and ~~December 2024.~~36 months after the initial disbursement of funds. Included in the term loans is a new short-term

committed loan facility with a borrowing capacity of 5.80 billion INR ($85.9 million as of June 30, 2016), which was entered into by ATC TIPL in June 2016. We used 4.75 billion INR ($70.3 million as of June 30, 2016) of this new short-term committed loan facility to refinance a Viom term loan.

The debentureis secured by the borrower’s long-term assets, including property and equipment and intangible assets. The debenture bears interest at a base rate plus a spread of 0.6%. The base rate is set in advance for each quarterly coupon period. Should the actual base rate be less than 10.25% or greater than 9.75%, the revised base rate is assumed to be 10.00% for purposes of the reset. Additionally, the spread is subject to reset 36 and 48 months from the issuance date of April 27, 2015. The holders of the debenture must reach a consensus on the revised spread and the borrower must redeem all of the debentures held by holders from whom consensus is not achieved. Additionally, the debenture is required to be redeemed by the borrower if it does not maintain a minimum credit rating.

Viom preference shares. As of June 30, 2016, ATC TIPL had 166,666,666 mandatorily redeemable preference shares (the “Preference Shares”) outstanding, which are required to be redeemed in cash. Accordingly, we recognized debt of 1.67 billion INR ($24.7 million) related to the Preference Shares.

Unless redeemed earlier, the Preference Shares will be redeemed in two equal installments on March 26, 2017 and March 26, 2018 in an amount equal to ten INR per share along with a redemption premium, as defined in the investment agreement, which equates to a compounded return of 13.5% per annum. ATC TIPL, at its option, may redeem the Preference Shares prior to the aforementioned dates, subject to an additional 2% redemption premium.

Stock Repurchase Program. In March 2011, our Board of Directors approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program, pursuant to which we are authorized to ~~purchase~~repurchase up to an additional $1.1 billion of our common stock. Since September 2013, we have temporarily suspended repurchases under the program.

Sales of Equity Securities. We receive proceeds from sales of our equity securities pursuant to our employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) and upon exercise of stock options granted under our equity incentive plans. For the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we received an aggregate of ~~$14.6~~$60.4 million in proceeds upon exercises of stock ~~options.~~options and ESPP.

Distributions. As a REIT, we must annually distribute to our stockholders an amount equal to at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined before the deduction for distributed earnings and excluding any net capital gain). Generally, we have distributed, and expect to continue to distribute, all or substantially all of our REIT taxable income after taking into consideration our utilization of NOLs. We have distributed an aggregate of approximately ~~$2.5~~$2.7 billion to our common stockholders, including the dividend paid in ~~April~~July 2016, primarily subject to taxation as ordinary income.

The amount, timing and frequency of future distributions will be at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors and will ~~be dependent upon~~depend on various factors, a number of which may be beyond our control, including our financial condition and operating cash flows, the amount required to maintain our qualification for taxation as a REIT and reduce any income and excise taxes that we otherwise would be required to pay, limitations on distributions in our existing and future debt and preferred equity instruments, our ability to utilize NOLs to offset our distribution requirements, limitations on our ability to fund distributions using cash generated through our ~~TRSs~~domestic taxable REIT subsidiaries and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant.

We have two series of preferred stock outstanding, 5.25% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A”), with a dividend rate of 5.25%, and 5.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series B”), with a dividend rate of 5.50%. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears, subject to declaration by our Board of Directors. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we paid dividends of $2.625 per share, or $15.8 million, to Series A preferred stockholders of record and $27.50 per share, or $37.8 million, to Series B preferred stockholders of record.

In addition, in July 2016, we declared dividends of $1.3125 per share, or $7.9 million, payable on August 15, 2016 to Series A preferred stockholders of record at the close of business on ~~February~~August 1, 2016 and $13.75 per share, or $18.9

million, payable on August 15, 2016 to Series B preferred stockholders of record at the close of business on ~~February~~August 1, 2016.

During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we paid ~~$0.49~~$1.00 per share, or ~~$207.7~~$424.2 million, to common stockholders of ~~record at the close of business on December 16, 2015.~~record. In addition, we declared a distribution of ~~$0.51~~$0.53 per share, or ~~$216.5~~$225.4 million, payable to our common stockholders of record at the close of business on ~~April 12,~~June 17, 2016.

We accrue distributions on unvested restricted stock units, which are payable upon vesting. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, the amount accrued for distributions payable related to unvested restricted stock units was ~~$3.9~~$4.8 million. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we paid ~~$2.3~~$2.4 million of distributions upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

Contractual Obligations. The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 (in thousands):

Indebtedness Balance Outstanding Maturity Date
American Tower subsidiary debt:
Series 2013-1A securities (1) $ 500,000
March 15, 2018
Series 2013-2A securities (2) 1,300,000
March 15, 2023
Series 2015-1 notes (3) 350,000
June 15, 2020
Series 2015-2 notes (4) 525,000
June 16, 2025
2012 GTP notes (5) 270,720
Various
Unison notes (6) 196,000
Various
Shareholder loans (7) 145,081
Various
BR Towers debentures (8) 94,886
October 15, 2023
Colombian credit facility (9) 61,211
April 24, 2021
South African facility (10) 53,395
December 17, 2020
Brazil credit facility (11) 24,241
January 15, 2022
Total American Tower subsidiary debt 3,520,534

American Tower Corporation debt:
2013 Credit Facility 31,865
June 28, 2019
Term Loan 2,000,000
January 29, 2021
2014 Credit Facility 1,830,000
January 29, 2021
4.500% senior notes 1,000,000
January 15, 2018
3.40% senior notes 1,000,000
February 15, 2019
7.25% senior notes 300,000
May 15, 2019
2.800% senior notes 750,000
June 1, 2020
5.050% senior notes 700,000
September 1, 2020
3.300% senior notes 750,000
February 15, 2021
3.450% senior notes 650,000
September 15, 2021
5.900% senior notes 500,000
November 1, 2021
4.70% senior notes 700,000
March 15, 2022
3.50% senior notes 1,000,000
January 31, 2023
5.00% senior notes 1,000,000
February 15, 2024
4.000% senior notes 750,000
June 1, 2025
4.400% senior notes 500,000
February 15, 2026
Total American Tower Corporation debt 13,461,865

Other debt, including capital lease obligations 115,984

Total obligations 17,098,383

Discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs (76,288 )
Total carrying value of obligations $ 17,022,095



Indebtedness			Balance Outstanding			Maturity Date
	American Tower subsidiary debt:
		Series 2013-1A securities (1)	$	500,000		March 15, 2018
		Series 2013-2A securities (2)	1,300,000			March 15, 2023
		Series 2015-1 notes (3)	350,000			June 15, 2020
		Series 2015-2 notes (4)	525,000			June 16, 2025
		2012 GTP notes (5)	175,240			March 15, 2019
		Unison notes (6)	196,000			Various
		Viom indebtedness (7)	698,274			Various
		Viom preference shares (8)	24,682			Various
		Shareholder loans (9)	154,387			Various
		BR Towers debentures (10)	105,191			October 15, 2023
		Colombian credit facility (11)	61,725			April 24, 2021
		South African facility (12)	50,725			December 17, 2020
		Brazil credit facility (13)	31,592			January 15, 2022
		Indian working capital facility (14)	5,688			July 31, 2016
	Total American Tower subsidiary debt		4,178,504
	American Tower Corporation debt:
		2013 Credit Facility	72,203			June 28, 2019
		Term Loan	2,000,000			January 29, 2021
		2014 Credit Facility	1,840,000			January 29, 2021
		4.500% senior notes	1,000,000			January 15, 2018
		3.40% senior notes	1,000,000			February 15, 2019
		7.25% senior notes	300,000			May 15, 2019
		2.800% senior notes	750,000			June 1, 2020
		5.050% senior notes	700,000			September 1, 2020
		3.300% senior notes	750,000			February 15, 2021
		3.450% senior notes	650,000			September 15, 2021
		5.900% senior notes	500,000			November 1, 2021
		4.70% senior notes	700,000			March 15, 2022
		3.50% senior notes	1,000,000			January 31, 2023
		5.00% senior notes	1,000,000			February 15, 2024
		4.000% senior notes	750,000			June 1, 2025
		4.400% senior notes	500,000			February 15, 2026
		3.375% senior notes	1,000,000			October 15, 2026
	Total American Tower Corporation debt		14,512,203
	Other debt, including capital lease obligations		121,793
	Total obligations		18,812,500
	Discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs		(95,424		)
	Total carrying value of obligations		$	18,717,076

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(1) Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is March 15, 2043.

(2) Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is March 15, 2048.

(3) Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is June 15, 2045.

(4) Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is June 15, 2050.


(5)	Secured debt assumed by us in connection with our acquisition of MIP Tower Holdings LLC. Maturity date represents anticipated repayment date; final legal maturity is March 15, 2042. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, we repaid $94.1 million outstanding under the Secured Tower Cellular Site Revenue Notes, Series 2012-1 Class A and released 472 sites in connection with the repayment.

~~(5) Secured debt assumed by us in connection with the acquisition of MIP Tower Holdings LLC. Anticipated repayment dates begin March 15, 2017.~~


(6)	Secured debt assumed by us in connection with ~~the~~our acquisition of certain legal entities from Unison Holdings LLC and Unison Site Management II, L.L.C. Anticipated repayment dates begin April 15, 2017; final legal maturity date is April 15, 2040.


(7)	Debt primarily assumed by the Company in connection with the Viom Acquisition. Maturity dates begin March 31, 2017. In June 2016, the Company refinanced INR 4.75 billion of Viom assumed indebtedness with a new short-term committed loan facility with a borrowing capacity of INR 5.80 billion ($85.9 million as of June 30, 2016). Denominated in INR.


(8)	Mandatorily redeemable preference shares issued by Viom. The shares are to be redeemed in equal parts on March 26, 2017 and March 26, 2018.


(9)	Reflects balances owed to our joint venture partners in Ghana and Uganda. The Ghana loan is denominated in GHS and the Uganda loan is denominated in U.S. Dollars.


~~(8)~~(10)	Publicly issued debentures assumed by us in connection with our acquisition of BR Towers S.A. Denominated in BRL.

~~(9) Denominated in COP and amortizes through April 24, 2021.~~


~~(10)~~(11)	Denominated in COP and amortizes through April 24, 2021.


(12)	Denominated in ZAR and amortizes through December 17, 2020.

~~(11) Denominated in BRL.~~


(13)	Denominated in BRL.


(14)	Denominated in INR. This agreement provides that the maturity date may be extended for additional 30-day periods.

Additional information regarding our contractual debt obligations is set forth under the caption “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Part I, Item 3 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Factors Affecting Sources of Liquidity

As discussed in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section of the 2015 Form 10-K, our liquidity ~~is dependent~~depends on our ability to generate cash flow from operating activities, borrow funds under our credit facilities and maintain compliance with the contractual agreements governing our indebtedness. We believe that the debt agreements discussed below represent those of our material debt agreements ~~that contain~~with covenants with respect to which our compliance ~~with which~~ would be material to an investor’s understanding of our financial results and the impact of those results on our liquidity.

Restrictions Under Loan Agreements Relating to Our Credit Facilities. The loan agreements for the 2014 Credit Facility, the 2013 Credit Facility and the Term Loan contain certain financial and operating covenants and other restrictions applicable to us and our subsidiaries that are not designated as unrestricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. These restrictions include limitations on additional debt, distributions and dividends, guaranties, sales of assets and liens. The loan agreements also contain covenants that establish ~~three~~ financial tests with which we and our restricted subsidiaries must comply related to total leverage and senior secured leverage, as set forth in the table below. In the event that our debt ratings fall below investment grade, we must maintain an interest coverage ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to Interest Expense (each as defined in the applicable loan agreement) of at least 2.50:1.00. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we were in compliance with each of these covenants.

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(1) Each component of the ratio as defined in the applicable loan agreement.

(2) Assumes no change to Adjusted EBITDA.

(3) Assumes no change to our ~~existing~~ debt levels.

(4) Effectively, however, the capacity under this ratio would be limited to the capacity under the Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio.

The loan agreements for our credit facilities also contain reporting and information covenants that require us to provide financial and operating information to the lenders within certain time periods. If we are unable to provide the required information on a timely basis, we would be in breach of these covenants.

Failure to comply with the financial maintenance tests and certain other covenants of the loan agreements for our credit facilities could not only prevent us from being able to borrow additional funds under these credit facilities, but may constitute a default under these credit facilities, which could result in, among other things, the amounts outstanding, including all accrued interest and unpaid fees, becoming immediately due and payable. If this were to occur, we may not

have sufficient cash on hand to repay such indebtedness. The key factors affecting our ability to comply with the debt covenants described above are our financial performance relative to the financial maintenance tests defined in the loan agreements for these credit facilities and our ability to fund our debt service obligations. Based upon our current expectations, we believe our operating results during the next 12 months will be sufficient to comply with these covenants.

Restrictions Under Agreements Relating to the 2015 Securitization and the 2013 Securitization. The indenture and related supplemental indentures (collectively, the “2015 Indenture”) governing the American Tower Secured Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1, Class A (the “Series 2015-1 Notes”) and the American Tower Secured Revenue Notes, Series 2015-2, Class A (the “Series 2015-2 Notes,” and, together with the Series 2015-1 Notes, the “2015 Notes”) issued by GTP Acquisition Partners I, LLC (“GTP Acquisition Partners”) in a private securitization transaction in May 2015 (the “2015 Securitization”) and the loan agreement related to the securitization transaction completed in March 2013 (the “2013 Securitization”) include certain financial ratios and operating covenants and other restrictions customary for transactions subject to rated securitizations. Among other things, American Tower Asset Sub, LLC and American Tower Asset Sub II, LLC (together, the “AMT Asset Subs”) and GTP Acquisition Partners are prohibited from incurring other indebtedness for borrowed money or further encumbering their assets, subject to customary carve-outs for ordinary course trade payables and permitted encumbrances (as defined in the applicable agreement).

Under ~~the terms of~~ the agreements, amounts due will be paid from the cash flows generated by the assets securing the 2015 Notes or the assets securing the nonrecourse loan that secures the Secured Tower Revenue Securities, Series 2013-1A and Series 2013-2A issued in the 2013 Securitization (the “Loan”), as applicable, which must be deposited into certain reserve accounts, and thereafter distributed, solely pursuant to the terms of the applicable agreement. On a monthly basis, after payment of all required amounts under the applicable agreement, subject to the conditions described in the table below, the excess cash flows generated from the operation of such assets are released to GTP Acquisition Partners or the AMT Asset Subs, as applicable, which can then be distributed to, and used by, us. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, ~~$108.1~~$97.6 million held in such reserve accounts was classified as restricted cash.

Certain information with respect to ~~certain of our securitizations~~the 2015 Securitization and the 2013 Securitization is set forth below ($ in millions). The debt service coverage ratio (“DSCR”) is generally calculated as the ratio of the net cash flow (as defined in the applicable agreement) to the amount of interest, servicing fees and trustee fees required to be paid over the succeeding 12 months on the principal amount of the 2015 Notes or the Loan, as applicable, that will be outstanding on the payment date following such date of determination.

Issuer or Borrower

Notes/Securities Issued

Conditions Limiting Distributions of Excess Cash

Excess Cash Distributed During Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

DSCR as of

March 31, 2016

Capacity for Decrease in Net Cash Flow Before Triggering Cash Trap DSCR (1)

Capacity for Decrease in Net Cash Flow Before Triggering Minimum DSCR (1)

Issuer or Borrower

Notes/Securities Issued

Conditions Limiting Distributions of Excess Cash

Excess Cash Distributed During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

DSCR as of

June 30, 2016

Capacity for Decrease in Net Cash Flow Before Triggering Cash Trap DSCR (1)

Capacity for Decrease in Net Cash Flow Before Triggering Minimum DSCR (1)

Cash Trap DSCR

Amortization Period

Cash Trap DSCR

Amortization Period

2015 Securitization

GTP Acquisition Partners

American Tower Secured Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1 and Series 2015-2

1.30x, Tested Quarterly (2)

(3)(4)

$48.0

7.49x

$165.4

$169.4

GTP Acquisition Partners

American Tower Secured Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1 and Series 2015-2

1.30x, Tested Quarterly (2)

(3)(4)

$90.7

7.74x

$172.0

$176.0

2013 Securitization

AMT Asset Subs

Secured Tower Revenue Securities, Series 2013-1A and Series 2013-2A

1.30x, Tested Quarterly (2)

(3)(5)

$141.1

11.01x

$466.6

$473.9

AMT Asset Subs

Secured Tower Revenue Securities, Series 2013-1A and Series 2013-2A

1.30x, Tested Quarterly (2)

(3)(5)

$294.9

11.37x

$483.8

$491.0

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(1)	Based on the net cash flow of the applicable issuer or borrower as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and the expenses payable over the next 12 months on the 2015 Notes or the Loan, as applicable.


(2)	Once triggered, a Cash Trap DSCR condition continues to exist until the DSCR exceeds the Cash Trap DSCR for two consecutive calendar quarters.


(3)	An amortization period commences if the DSCR is equal to or below 1.15x (the “Minimum DSCR”) at the end of any calendar quarter and continues to exist until the DSCR exceeds the Minimum DSCR for two consecutive calendar quarters.


(4)	No amortization period is triggered if the outstanding principal amount of a series has not been repaid in full on the applicable anticipated repayment date. However, in such event, additional interest will accrue on the unpaid principal balance of the applicable series, and such series will begin to amortize on a monthly basis from excess cash flow.


(5)	An amortization period exists if the outstanding principal amount has not been paid in full on the applicable anticipated repayment date and continues to exist until such principal has been repaid in full.

A failure to meet the noted DSCR tests could prevent GTP Acquisition Partners or the AMT Asset Subs from distributing excess cash flow to us, which could affect our ability to fund our capital expenditures, including tower construction and acquisitions, meet REIT distribution requirements and make preferred stock dividend payments. During an “amortization period”, all excess cash flow and any amounts then in the reserve accounts because the DSCR was equal to or below the Cash Trap DSCR would be applied to pay principal of the 2015 Notes or the Loan, as applicable, on each monthly payment date, and so would not be available for distribution to us. Further, additional interest will begin to accrue with respect to any series of the 2015 Notes or subclass of Loan from and after the anticipated repayment date at a per annum rate determined in accordance with the applicable agreement. With respect to the 2015 Notes, upon the occurrence and during an event of default, the applicable trustee may, in its discretion or at the direction of holders of more than 50% of the aggregate outstanding principal of any series of the 2015 Notes, declare such series of 2015 Notes immediately due and payable, in which case any excess cash flow would need to be used to pay holders of such notes. Furthermore, if GTP Acquisition Partners or the AMT Asset Subs were to default on a series of the 2015 Notes or the Loan, the applicable trustee may seek to foreclose upon or otherwise convert the ownership of all or any portion of the ~~3,607~~3,603 communications sites that secure the 2015 Notes or the 5,186 wireless and broadcast towers that secure the Loan, respectively, in which case we could lose such sites and the revenue associated with those assets.

As discussed above, we use our available liquidity and seek new sources of liquidity to repay or repurchase our outstanding indebtedness. In addition, in order to fund capital expenditures, future growth and expansion initiatives and satisfy our distribution requirements, we may need to raise additional capital through financing activities. If we determine that it is

desirable or necessary to raise additional capital, we may be unable to do so, or such additional financing may be prohibitively expensive or restricted by the terms of our outstanding indebtedness. If we are unable to raise capital when our needs arise, we may not be able to fund capital expenditures, future growth and expansion initiatives, satisfy our REIT distribution requirements, pay preferred stock dividends or refinance our existing indebtedness.

In addition, our liquidity depends on our ability to generate cash flow from operating activities. As set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the 2015 Form 10-K, we derive a substantial portion of our revenues from a small number of tenants and, consequently, a failure by a significant tenant to ~~perform~~satisfy its contractual obligations to us could adversely affect our cash flow and liquidity.

For more information regarding the terms of our outstanding indebtedness, please see note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our policies and estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to impairment of long-lived assets, asset retirement obligations, revenue recognition, rent expense, stock-based compensation, income taxes and accounting for business combinations and acquisitions of assets, which we discussed in the 2015 Form 10-K. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

We have reviewed our policies and estimates to determine our critical accounting policies for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016. We have made no material changes to the critical accounting policies described in the 2015 Form 10-K.

Accounting Standards Update

For a discussion of recent accounting standards updates, see note 1 to our consolidated and condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.



ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we have one interest rate swap agreement in Colombia. The interest rate swap agreement has been designated as a cash flow hedge, has a notional amount of ~~$30.6~~$30.9 million, an interest rate of 5.74% and expires in April 2021.

Changes in interest rates can cause interest charges to fluctuate on our variable rate debt. Variable rate debt as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 was comprised of ~~$1,830.0~~$1,840.0 million under the 2014 Credit Facility, ~~$31.9~~$72.2 million under the 2013 Credit Facility, $2,000.0 million under the Term Loan, ~~$75.2 million under the Uganda loan, $53.4~~$50.7 million under the South African facility, ~~$30.6~~$30.9 million under the Colombian credit facility after giving effect to our interest rate swap agreement, ~~$94.9~~$105.2 million under the BR Towers debentures and ~~$24.0~~$31.6 million under the Brazil credit facility. A 10% increase in current interest rates would result in an additional ~~$2.2~~$4.3 million of interest expense for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016.

Foreign Currency Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates primarily in connection with our foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures internationally. Any transaction denominated in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar is reported in U.S. Dollars at the applicable exchange rate. All assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at exchange rates in effect at the end of the applicable fiscal reporting period and all revenues and expenses are translated at average rates for the period. The cumulative translation effect is included in equity as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss. We may enter into additional foreign currency financial instruments in anticipation of future transactions ~~in order~~ to minimize the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. For the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, ~~32%~~37% of our revenues and ~~37%~~42% of our total operating expenses were denominated in foreign currencies.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016, we have incurred intercompany debt that is not considered to be permanently reinvested and similar unaffiliated balances that were denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the subsidiary in which it is recorded. As this debt had not been designated as being a long-term investment in nature, any changes in the foreign currency exchange rates will result in unrealized gains or losses, which will be included in our determination of net income. An adverse change of 10% in the underlying exchange rates of our unsettled intercompany debt and similar unaffiliated balances would result in ~~$42.4~~$37.2 million of unrealized losses that would be included in Other expense in our consolidated statements of operations for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016.



ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that material information relating to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who certify our financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors.

Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 and designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the requisite time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION



ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We periodically become involved in various claims and lawsuits that are incidental to our business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel, there are no matters currently pending that would, in the event of an adverse outcome, have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.



ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS

There were no material changes to the risk factors discussed in Item 1A of the 2015 Form 10-K.



ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS

See Page Ex-1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



	AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION

Date: ~~April 29,~~July 28, 2016	By:	/S/ THOMAS A. BARTLETT
		Thomas A. Bartlett Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)



EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.		Description of Document

4.1		Supplemental Indenture No. 4,5, dated as of ~~January 12,~~May 13, 2016, to Indenture dated as of May 23, 2013, by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, for the ~~3.300% Senior Notes due 2021 and the 4.400%~~3.375% Senior Notes due 2026 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on ~~January 12,~~May 13, 2016, and incorporated herein by reference)

12		Statement Regarding Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32		Certifications filed pursuant to 18. U.S.C. Section 1350

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

EX-1



Current assets	$	215,060
Non-current assets	61,456
Property and equipment	757,564
Intangible assets (1):
Customer-related intangible assets	1,366,217
Network location intangible assets	640,259
Other intangible assets	10,543
Current liabilities	(189,133		)
Deferred tax liability	(644,262		)
Other non-current liabilities	(86,659		)
Net assets acquired	2,131,045
Goodwill (2)	905,984
Fair value of net assets acquired	3,037,029
Debt assumed	(762,797		)
Preferred stock outstanding	(25,002		)
Non-controlling interest	(1,099,250		)
Purchase Price	$	1,149,980



	Three Months Ended March 31,				Amount of Decrease		Percent Decrease
	2016		2015		Amount of Decrease		Percent Decrease
Other expense	$	141,422	$	200,602	(59,180	)	(30	)%

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company