Document and Entity Information
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Apr. 19, 2013
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Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2013 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Entity Registrant Name | AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001053507 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 395,485,671 |
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "Other". No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of a liability for an asset retirement obligation. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date. Such receivable is reduced by allowances attributable to, for instance, credit risk associated with a lessee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of dividends declared but unpaid on equity securities issued by the entity and outstanding. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer plus capital lease obligations due to be paid more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 396,624,027 | 395,963,218 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 395,587,902 | 395,091,213 |
Treasury stock, shares | 1,036,125 | 872,005 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)
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REVENUES: | ||
Rental and management | $ 777,433 | $ 683,990 |
Network development services | 25,295 | 12,527 |
Total operating revenues | 802,728 | 696,517 |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||
Rental and management (including stock-based compensation expense of $246 and $197, respectively) | 191,295 | 163,724 |
Network development services (including stock-based compensation expense of $192 and $264, respectively) | 10,471 | 7,261 |
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 185,804 | 149,655 |
Selling, general, administrative and development expense (including stock-based compensation expense of $20,604 and $12,584, respectively) | 101,153 | 79,584 |
Other operating expenses | 14,319 | 21,847 |
Total operating expenses | 503,042 | 422,071 |
OPERATING INCOME | 299,686 | 274,446 |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | ||
Interest income, TV Azteca, net of interest expense of $371 and $371, restpectively | 3,543 | 3,543 |
Interest income | 1,714 | 2,253 |
Interest expense | (111,766) | (95,117) |
Loss on retirement of long-term obligations | (35,298) | (398) |
Other income (including unrealized foreign currency gains of $22,143 and $55,838, respectively) | 22,291 | 52,861 |
Total other expense | (119,516) | (36,858) |
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INCOME ON EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS | 180,170 | 237,588 |
Income tax provision | (19,222) | (27,248) |
Income on equity method investments | 0 | 18 |
NET INCOME | 160,948 | 210,358 |
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 10,459 | 10,948 |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | $ 171,407 | $ 221,306 |
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS: | ||
Basic net income attributable to American Tower Corporation (in dollars per share) | $ 0.43 | $ 0.56 |
Diluted net income attributable to American Tower Corporation (in dollars per share) | $ 0.43 | $ 0.56 |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: | ||
Basic (in share) | 395,239 | 393,885 |
Diluted (in share) | 399,659 | 398,453 |
DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED, PER SHARE | $ 0.26 | $ 0.21 |
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating revenues from leased and rented property or equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The total amount of revenue recognized for the period from operating leases, including minimum lease revenue, contingent revenue, percentage revenue and sublease revenue. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of other operating cost and expense items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Stock-based compensation expense | $ 21,042 | $ 13,045 |
Interest expense, TV Azteca | 371 | 371 |
Unrealized foreign currency gains | 22,143 | 55,838 |
Rental And Management [Member]
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Stock-based compensation expense | 246 | 197 |
Network Development Services [Member]
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Stock-based compensation expense | 192 | 264 |
Selling General Administrative And Development Expense [Member]
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Stock-based compensation expense | $ 20,604 | $ 12,584 |
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Interest expense related to TV Azteca No definition available.
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The aggregate unrealized foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (pretax) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Represents the aggregate of gains (losses) on transactions that are unsettled as of the balance sheet date, which is therefore an adjustment to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by or used in continuing operations. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting entity's financial statements. For certain entities, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Other comprehensive income: | ||
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $111 and $0, respectively | $ (1,044) | $ (383) |
Reclassification of unrealized losses on cash flow hedges to net income, net of taxes of $59 and $0, respectively | 549 | 48 |
Reclassification of unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities to net income | 495 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $13,732 and $642, respectively | 27,427 | 36,909 |
Other comprehensive income | 26,932 | 37,069 |
Comprehensive income | 187,880 | 247,427 |
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 8,831 | 18,814 |
Comprehensive income attributable to American Tower Corporation | 196,711 | 266,241 |
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Net income | $ 160,948 | $ 210,358 |
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax and reclassification adjustments of the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity. Also includes the following: gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts; foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; and gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) that has been designated and qualified as a hedging instrument for hedging of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to both parent entity and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for unrealized (losses) realized upon the write-down of available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges realized in net income. Also includes reclassification adjustments of an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss) realized in net income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount, before reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Reclssification of unrealized losses on cash flow hedges to net income, tax | $ 59 | $ 0 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax | 13,732 | 642 |
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges, tax | $ 111 | $ 0 |
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Tax effect, net of reclassification adjustments, of the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity. Also includes the following: gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts; foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; and gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) that has been designated and qualified as a hedging instrument for hedging of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges realized in net income. Also includes reclassification adjustments of an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss) realized in net income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net income (loss) | $ 160,948 | $ 210,358 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 21,042 | 13,045 |
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 185,804 | 149,655 |
Loss on early retirement of securitized debt | 35,288 | |
Other non-cash items reflected in statements of operations | (7,496) | (28,342) |
Increase in net deferred rent asset | (26,806) | (28,789) |
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash | 22,583 | (13,490) |
(Increase) decrease in assets | (7,374) | 55,126 |
Increase in liabilities | 10,047 | 44,454 |
Cash provided by operating activities | 394,036 | 402,017 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and construction activities | (123,905) | (121,032) |
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (245,094) | (159,403) |
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments and other non-current assets | 7,150 | 1,095 |
Payments for short-term investments | (14,650) | (10,085) |
Deposits, restricted cash, investments and other | (129) | (1,871) |
Cash used for investing activities | (376,628) | (291,296) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net | 0 | 17,127 |
Borrowings under credit facilities | 249,000 | 1,325,000 |
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net | 983,354 | 698,670 |
Proceeds from the issuance of Securities in securitization transaction, net | 1,778,496 | |
Proceeds from other long-term borrowings | 16,676 | |
Repayments of notes payable, credit facilities and capital leases | (2,937,744) | (2,018,847) |
Contributions from noncontrolling interest holders, net | 7,658 | 3,327 |
Purchases of common stock | (12,480) | (20,665) |
Proceeds from stock options | 6,140 | 15,615 |
Payment for early retirement of securitized debt | (29,234) | |
Deferred financing costs and other financing activities | (10,561) | (9,463) |
Cash provided by financing activities | 34,629 | 27,440 |
Net effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 21,051 | 2,906 |
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 73,088 | 141,067 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 368,618 | 330,191 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 441,706 | 471,258 |
CASH PAID (RECEIVED) FOR INCOME TAXES (NET OF REFUNDS OF $704 AND PAYMENTS OF $12,972, RESPECTIVELY) | 13,543 | (897) |
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST | 95,251 | 77,936 |
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
DECREASE IN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES FOR PURCHASES OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES | 1,691 | 7,813 |
PURCHASES OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT UNDER CAPITAL LEASES | $ 4,495 | $ 1,066 |
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Increase (decrease) during the period in future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred. No definition available.
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Increase (Decrease) in deferred rent asset net of deferred rent liabilities No definition available.
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The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Also includes the cash inflow from the sale of other tangible or intangible assets used to produce goods or deliver services not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. No definition available.
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The increase during the period in capital lease obligations due to entering into new capital leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt recognized currently as a component of income in the period of extinguishment, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income, net of any cash received during the current period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of assets used to generate operating income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities that result from activities that generate operating income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. This may include cash restricted for regulatory purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for incremental, external costs directly pertaining to an early extinguishment of debt, including legal costs and prepayment penalties, and excluding interest and repayment of debt principal. No definition available.
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for securities or other assets acquired, which qualify for treatment as an investing activity and are to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from other long-term borrowings not otherwise defined in the taxonomy (with maturities initially due beyond one year or the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from amounts received from issuance of long-term debt that is wholly or partially secured by collateral. Excludes proceeds from tax exempt secured debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a borrowing with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the issuance of common stock, preferred stock, treasury stock, stock options, and other types of equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity that is collateralized (backed by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a borrowing not otherwise defined in the taxonomy having initial term of repayment within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from noncontrolled interest to increase or decrease the number of shares they have in the entity. This does not include dividends paid to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with security instruments that either represent a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes repayments of (a) debt, (b) capital lease obligations, (c) mandatory redeemable capital securities, and (d) any combination of (a), (b), or (c). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
Net of refunds | $ 704 | $ (12,972) |
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The amount of cash received during the period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data |
Total
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Common Stock
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Treasury Stock
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Additional Paid-in Capital
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
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Earnings (Distributions) in Excess of Distributions (Earnings)
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Noncontrolling Interest
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BALANCE at Mar. 02, 2011 | |||||||
Treasury stock activity (shares) | (4,500,000) | ||||||
Treasury stock activity | $ (256,400) | ||||||
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2013 | (75,208) | ||||||
BALANCE (shares) at Mar. 31, 2013 | (1,036,125) | ||||||
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011 | 3,410,142 | 3,936 | 0 | 4,903,800 | (142,617) | (1,477,899) | 122,922 |
BALANCE (shares) at Dec. 31, 2011 | 393,642,079 | 0 | |||||
Stock-based compensation related activity (shares) | 1,035,202 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation related activity | 13,465 | 10 | 13,455 | ||||
Treasury stock activity (shares) | (79,000) | ||||||
Treasury stock activity | (4,924) | (4,924) | |||||
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax | (383) | (287) | (96) | ||||
Reclassification of unrealized losses on cash flow hedges to net income, net of tax | 48 | 48 | |||||
Reclassification of unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities to net income | (495) | (495) | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | 36,909 | 44,679 | (7,770) | ||||
Contributions from non-controlling interest | 3,504 | 3,504 | |||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest | (177) | (177) | |||||
Dividends/distribuitons declared | (83,034) | (83,034) | |||||
Net income (loss) | 210,358 | 221,306 | (10,948) | ||||
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2012 | 3,586,403 | 3,946 | (4,924) | 4,917,255 | (97,682) | (1,339,627) | 107,435 |
BALANCE (shares) at Mar. 31, 2012 | 394,677,281 | (79,000) | |||||
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012 | 3,684,181 | 3,959 | (62,728) | 5,012,124 | (183,347) | (1,196,907) | 111,080 |
BALANCE (shares) at Dec. 31, 2012 | 395,963,218 | (872,005) | |||||
Stock-based compensation related activity (shares) | 660,809 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation related activity | 17,144 | 7 | 17,137 | ||||
Treasury stock activity (shares) | (164,120) | ||||||
Treasury stock activity | (12,480) | (12,480) | |||||
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax | (1,044) | (1,115) | 71 | ||||
Reclassification of unrealized losses on cash flow hedges to net income, net of tax | 549 | 511 | 38 | ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | 27,427 | 25,908 | 1,519 | ||||
Contributions from non-controlling interest | 7,820 | 7,820 | |||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest | (162) | (162) | |||||
Dividends/distribuitons declared | (102,861) | (102,861) | |||||
Net income (loss) | 160,948 | 171,407 | (10,459) | ||||
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2013 | 3,781,522 | 3,966 | (75,208) | 5,029,261 | (158,043) | (1,128,361) | 109,907 |
BALANCE (shares) at Mar. 31, 2013 | 396,624,027 | (1,036,125) | |||||
Treasury stock activity (shares) | (205,814) | ||||||
Treasury stock activity | $ (16,100) | ||||||
BALANCE at Apr. 19, 2013 |
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Equity impact of common stock cash dividends declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the noncontrolling interest holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Increase in noncontrolling interest balance because of a business combination that occurred during the period. No definition available.
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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies | 1. Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies
American Tower Corporation is, through its various subsidiaries (collectively, “ATC” or the “Company”), an independent owner, operator and developer of wireless and broadcast communications real estate in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Ghana, India, Mexico, Peru, South Africa and Uganda. The Company's primary business is the leasing of antenna space on multi-tenant communications sites to wireless service providers, radio and television broadcast companies, wireless data and data providers, government agencies and municipalities and tenants in a number of other industries. The Company also manages rooftop and tower sites for property owners, operates in-building and outdoor distributed antenna system (“DAS”) networks, holds property interests under third-party communications sites and provides network development services that primarily support its rental and management operations and the addition of new tenants and equipment on its sites. The Company began operating as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes (“REIT”) effective January 1, 2012.
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 through its subsidiary, American Tower International, Inc., which in turn conducts operations through its various international operating subsidiaries and joint ventures.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, the Company believes that all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial position and results of operations for such periods have been included. These 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, 2012.
The Company believes that since January 1, 2012, it has been organized and has operated in a manner that enables it to qualify, and intends to continue to operate in a manner that will allow it to continue to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.
The Company holds and operates certain of its assets through one or more taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). A TRS is a subsidiary of a REIT that is subject to applicable corporate income tax. The Company's use of TRSs enables it to continue to engage in certain businesses while complying with REIT qualification requirements and also allows the Company to retain income generated by these businesses for reinvestment without the requirement of distributing those earnings. The non-REIT qualified businesses that the Company holds through TRSs include its network development services segment. In addition, the Company has included most of its international operations and DAS networks business within its TRSs. The Company changed the election for substantially all of its Mexican operations, all of which was previously designated as a TRS, to be treated as a qualified REIT subsidiary as of March 1, 2013. Although the election did not have a material effect on the Company's deferred tax position, the Company recognized a one-time dividend from its Mexican operations, the income from which the Company may either offset with its net operating losses or distribute to its stockholders as part of its regular distributions. For all periods subsequent to March 1, 2013, the Company will be required to include the income from its Mexican operations as part of its REIT taxable income for the purpose of computing the Company's REIT distribution requirements.
The Company is also considering changing the election of other previously designated TRSs, which hold certain of its other international operations, to be treated as qualified REIT subsidiaries or other disregarded entities (collectively, “QRSs”), and may reorganize and transfer certain assets or operations from its TRSs to other subsidiaries, including QRSs.
As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income taxes on its income and gains that the Company distributes to its stockholders, including the income derived from leasing towers. However, even as a REIT, the Company will remain obligated to pay income taxes on earnings from its TRS assets. In addition, the Company's international assets and operations continue to be subject to taxation in the foreign jurisdictions where those assets are held or those operations are conducted.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation—The accompanying 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 upon the Company's ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Significant Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The significant estimates in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include impairment of long-lived assets (including goodwill), asset retirement obligations, revenue recognition, rent expense, stock-based compensation, income taxes and accounting for business combinations. The Company considers events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued as additional evidence for certain estimates or to identify matters that require additional disclosure.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards— In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued additional guidance on comprehensive income which adds new disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component. This guidance enhances the transparency of changes in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and items transferred out of AOCI in the financial statements and it does not amend any existing requirements for reporting net income or OCI in the financial statements. Since the guidance relates only to presentation and disclosure of information, the adoption did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies the scope of transactions subject to disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. The guidance requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's disclosures in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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The changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the Company's business segments are as follows (in thousands):
The acquired network location intangibles represent the value to the Company of the incremental revenue growth, which could potentially be obtained from leasing the excess capacity on acquired communications sites. The acquired customer-related intangibles typically represent the value to the Company of customer contracts and relationships in place at the time of an acquisition, including assumptions regarding estimated renewals. The acquired licenses and other intangibles consist primarily of non-competition agreements acquired from SpectraSite, Inc. and in other tower acquisitions. The Company amortizes these intangibles on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives. As of March 31, 2013, 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 Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, was approximately 13 years. Amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $60.5 million and $51.8 million (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs, which is included in interest expense), respectively. The Company expects to record amortization expense (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) as follows over the next five years (in millions):
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Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1—During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company completed a securitization transaction involving assets related to 5,295 broadcast and wireless communications towers owned by two special purpose subsidiaries of the Company, through a private offering of $1.75 billion of Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 (the “Certificates”). On March 15, 2013, the Company repaid all indebtedness outstanding under the Certificates ($1.75 billion in principal amount), plus prepayment consideration and accrued interest thereon and other costs and expenses related thereto, with proceeds from the offering of $1.8 billion of Secured Tower Revenue Securities, Series 2013-1A and Series 2013-2A, as described in more detail below (collectively, the “Securities”). The Company recorded a loss on retirement of long-term obligations in the accompanying statements of operations of $35.3 million, consisting of prepayment consideration of $29.2 million and the expense of deferred financing costs of $6.1 million.
Secured Tower Revenue Securities, Series 2013-1A and Series 2013-2A—On March 15, 2013, the Company completed a securitization transaction (the “Securitization”) involving assets related to 5,195 wireless and broadcast communications towers (the “Secured Towers”) owned by two special purpose subsidiaries of the Company, through a private offering of $1.8 billion of the Securities. The net proceeds of the transaction were $1.78 billion. The Securities were issued by American Tower Trust I (the “Trust”), a trust established by American Tower Depositor Sub, LLC (the “Depositor”), an indirect wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of the Company. The assets of the Trust consist of a nonrecourse loan (the “Loan”) to American Tower Asset Sub, LLC and American Tower Asset Sub II, LLC (the “Borrowers”), pursuant to a First Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of March 15, 2013 (the “Loan Agreement”). The Borrowers are special purpose entities formed solely for the purpose of holding the Secured Towers subject to a securitization.
The Securities were issued in two separate series of the same class pursuant to a First Amended and Restated Trust and Servicing Agreement (the “Trust Agreement”), with terms identical to the Loan. The effective weighted average interest rate of the Loan is 2.648%. The Series 2013-1A Securities have an expected life of five years with a final repayment date in March 2043. The Series 2013-2A Securities have an expected life of ten years with a final repayment date in March 2048. The effective weighted average life of the Securities is 8.6 years.
Amounts due under the Loan will be paid by the Borrowers solely from the cash flows generated by the Secured Towers. These funds in turn will be used by or on behalf of the Trust to service the payment of interest on the Securities and for any other payments required by the Loan Agreement or Trust Agreement. The Borrowers are required to make monthly payments of interest on the Loan. Subject to certain limited exceptions described below, no payments of principal will be required to be made prior to March 15, 2018, which is the anticipated repayment date for the component of the Loan associated with the Series 2013-1A Securities. On a monthly basis, after payment of all required amounts under the Loan Agreement and Trust Agreement, the excess cash flows generated from the operation of the Secured Towers are released to the Borrowers, and can then be distributed to, and used by, the Company. However, if the debt service coverage ratio (the “DSCR”), generally defined as the net cash flow divided by the amount of interest, servicing fees and trustee fees that the Borrowers will be required to pay over the succeeding 12 months on the principal amount of the Loan, is 1.30x or less (the “Cash Trap DSCR”) for such quarter, and the DSCR continues to be below the Cash Trap DSCR for two consecutive calendar quarters, then all cash flow in excess of amounts required to make debt service payments, to fund required reserves, to pay management fees and budgeted operating expenses and to make other payments required under the loan documents, referred to as excess cash flow, will be deposited into a reserve account instead of being released to the Borrowers. The funds in the reserve account will not be released to the Borrowers unless the DSCR exceeds the Cash Trap DSCR for two consecutive calendar quarters. An “amortization period” commences if (i) as of the end of any calendar quarter the DSCR is equal to or falls below 1.15x (the “Minimum DSCR”) for such calendar quarter and such amortization period will continue to exist until the DSCR exceeds the Minimum DSCR for two consecutive calendar quarters or (ii) on the anticipated repayment date the component of the Loan corresponding to the applicable subclass of the Securities has not been repaid in full, provided that such amortization period shall apply with respect to such component that has not been repaid in full. During an amortization period all excess cash is applied to payment of the principal on the Loan.
The Borrowers may prepay the Loan in whole or in part at any time provided it is accompanied by applicable prepayment consideration. If the prepayment occurs within twelve months of the anticipated repayment date for the Series 2013-1A Securities or eighteen months of the anticipated repayment date for the 2013-2A Securities, no prepayment consideration is due. The entire unpaid principal balance of the component of the Loan related to the Series 2013-1A Securities will be due in March 2043. The entire unpaid principal balance of the component of the Loan related to the Series 2013-2A Securities will be due in March 2048. The Loan may be defeased in whole at any time prior to the anticipated repayment date for any component of the Loan then outstanding.
The Loan is secured by (1) mortgages, deeds of trust and deeds to secure debt on substantially all of the Secured Towers, (2) a pledge of their operating cash flows from the Secured Towers, (3) a security interest in substantially all of the Borrowers' personal property and fixtures and (4) the Borrowers' rights under the tenant leases and the Management Agreement entered into in connection with the Securitization. American Tower Holding Sub, LLC, whose only material assets are its equity interests in each of the Borrowers, and American Tower Guarantor Sub, LLC, whose only material asset is its equity interest in American Tower Holding Sub, LLC, each have guaranteed repayment of the Loan and pledged their equity interests in their respective subsidiary or subsidiaries as security for such payment obligations. American Tower Guarantor Sub, LLC, American Tower Holding Sub, LLC, the Depositor and the Borrowers each were formed as special purpose entities solely for purposes of entering a securitization transaction, and the assets and credit of these entities are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of the Company or any other person, except as set forth in the Loan Agreement.
The Loan Agreement includes operating covenants and other restrictions customary for loans subject to rated securitizations. Among other things, the Borrowers are prohibited from incurring other indebtedness for borrowed money or further encumbering their assets other than customary carveouts for ordinary course trade payables and permitted encumbrances (as defined in the Loan Agreement). The organizational documents of the Borrowers contain provisions consistent with rating agency securitization criteria for special purpose entities, including the requirement that the Borrowers maintain at least two independent directors. The Loan Agreement also contains certain covenants that require the Borrowers to provide the trustee with regular financial reports and operating budgets, promptly notify the trustee of events of default and material breaches under the Loan Agreement and other agreements related to the Secured Towers, and allow the trustee reasonable access to the Secured Towers, including the right to conduct site investigations.
A failure to comply with the covenants in the Loan Agreement could prevent the Borrowers from taking certain actions with respect to the Secured Towers, and could prevent the Borrowers from distributing any excess cash from the operation of the Secured Towers to the Company. If the Borrowers were to default on the Loan, Midland Loan Services, a Division of PNC Bank, National Association, in its capacity as servicer on behalf of the trustee, could seek to foreclose upon or otherwise convert the ownership of the Secured Towers, in which case the Company could lose the Secured Towers and the revenue associated with the Secured Towers.
Under the Loan Agreement, the Borrowers are required to maintain reserve accounts, including for ground rents, real estate and personal property taxes and insurance premiums, and to reserve a portion of advance rents from tenants on the Secured Towers. Based on the terms of the Loan Agreement, all rental cash receipts received for each month are reserved for the succeeding month and held in an account controlled by the Trustee and then released. The $39.3 million held in the reserve accounts as of March 31, 2013 is classified as restricted cash on the Company's accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Senior Notes Offering—On January 8, 2013, the Company completed a registered public offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the “3.50% Notes”), which were issued at a price equal to 99.185% of their fair value. The net proceeds to the Company from the offering were approximately $983.4 million, after deducting commissions and expenses. The Company used $265.0 million of the net proceeds to repay the outstanding indebtedness under its $1.0 billion unsecured credit facility entered into in April 2011 (the “2011 Credit Facility”) and $718.4 million to repay a portion of the outstanding indebtedness incurred under its $1.0 billion unsecured credit facility entered into in January 2012 (the “2012 Credit Facility”). The 3.50% Notes mature on January 31, 2023, and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 31 and July 31 of each year, commencing on July 31, 2013. The Company may redeem the 3.50% Notes at any time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a make-whole premium, together with accrued interest to the redemption date. Interest on the notes began to accrue on January 8, 2013 and is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. If the Company undergoes a change of control and ratings decline, each as defined in the supplemental indenture, the Company will be required to offer to repurchase all of the 3.50% Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but not including the repurchase date. The 3.50% 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 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 supplemental indenture.
2011 Credit Facility—As of March 31, 2013, the Company did not have any amounts outstanding under the 2011 Credit Facility and had approximately $1.9 million of undrawn letters of credit. The Company repaid all outstanding amounts on January 8, 2013 with net proceeds received from the offering of the 3.50% Notes. The Company continues to maintain the ability to draw down and repay amounts under the 2011 Credit Facility in the ordinary course.
The 2011 Credit Facility has a term of five years and matures on April 8, 2016. The current margin over London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) that the Company would incur on borrowings is 1.850% and the current commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the 2011 Credit Facility is 0.350%.
2012 Credit Facility—As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $322.0 million outstanding under the 2012 Credit Facility and had approximately $2.7 million of undrawn letters of credit. The Company repaid $719.0 million on January 8, 2013 with net proceeds received from the offering of the 3.50% Notes and cash on hand. The Company continues to maintain the ability to draw down and repay amounts under the 2012 Credit Facility in the ordinary course.
The 2012 Credit Facility has a term of five years and matures on January 31, 2017. The current margin over LIBOR that the Company would incur on borrowings is 1.625%, and the current commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the 2012 Credit Facility is 0.225%.
2012 Term Loan—On June 29, 2012, the Company entered into a $750.0 million unsecured term loan (“2012 Term Loan”). The 2012 Term Loan has a term of five years and matures on June 29, 2017. As of March 31, 2013, the interest rate under the 2012 Term Loan is LIBOR plus 1.75%. |
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The Company is exposed to certain risks related to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed through the use of derivative instruments is interest rate risk. From time to time, the Company enters into interest rate protection agreements to manage exposure to variability in cash flows relating to forecasted interest payments. Under these agreements, the Company is exposed to credit risk to the extent that a counterparty fails to meet the terms of a contract. The Company's credit risk exposure is limited to the current value of the contract at the time the counterparty fails to perform.
If a derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and are recognized in the results of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized immediately in the results of operations. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, changes in fair value are recognized in the results of operations in the period in which the change occurs.
The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage its exposure to variability in interest rates on debt in South Africa and Colombia. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had nine interest rate swap agreements outstanding in South Africa with an aggregate notional value of 423.6 million ZAR ($45.9 million) and one interest rate swap agreement outstanding in Colombia with a notional value of 101.3 billion COP ($55.3 million). The Company's South African interest rate swap agreements accrue interest based on the Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate (“JIBAR”) and have been designated as cash flow hedges, have fixed interest rates ranging from 6.09% to 7.25% and expire on March 31, 2020. The Company's Colombian interest rate swap agreement accrues interest based on the Inter-bank Rate (“IBR”) and has been designated as a cash flow hedge, has a fixed interest rate of 5.78%, and expires on November 30, 2020.
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the notional amount and fair value of the Company's interest rate swap agreements, which were recorded as other non-current liabilities, were as follows (in thousands):
During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the interest rate swap agreements held by the Company had the following impact on OCI included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
As of March 31, 2013, $1.6 million of the amounts related to derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income is expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next twelve months.
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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:
Cash and cash equivalents include short-term investments, including money market funds, with original maturities of three months or less whose fair value approximated cost at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The fair value of the Company's interest rate swap agreements recorded as liabilities is included in other non-current liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Fair valuations of the Company's interest rate swap agreements reflect the value of the instrument including the values associated with counterparty risk and the Company's own credit standing. The Company includes in the valuation of the derivative instrument the value of the net credit differential between the counterparties to the derivative contract.
The Company may be required to pay additional consideration under certain agreements for the acquisitions of communications sites in Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, South Africa and the United States if specific conditions are met or events occur, such as the (i) collocation of certain wireless carriers subsequent to acquiring the communications sites (ii) conversion of certain barter agreements with other wireless carriers to cash-paying master lease agreements or (iii) achievement of certain earnings targets.
Acquisition-related contingent consideration is initially measured and recorded at fair value as an element of consideration paid in connection with an acquisition with subsequent adjustments recognized in other operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company determines the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration, and any subsequent changes in fair value using a discounted probability-weighted approach. This approach takes into consideration Level 3 unobservable inputs including probability assessments of expected future cash flows over the period in which the obligation is expected to be settled and applies a discount factor that captures the uncertainties associated with the obligation. Changes in these unobservable inputs could significantly impact the fair value of the liabilities recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
As of March 31, 2013, the Company estimates that the value of all potential acquisition-related contingent consideration required payments to be between zero and $46.3 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the fair value of the contingent consideration changed as follows (in thousands):
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis—During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company did not record any asset impairment charges. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, certain long-lived assets held and used with a carrying value of $288.8 million were written down to their net realizable value of $278.1 million, as a result of an asset impairment charge of $10.7 million, which was recorded in other operating expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. These adjustments were determined by comparing the estimated proceeds from sale of assets or the projected future discounted cash flows to be provided from the long-lived assets (calculated using Level 3 inputs) to the asset's carrying value. There were no other items measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Fair Value of Financial Instruments—The carrying value of the Company's financial instruments, with the exception of long-term obligations, including the current portion, reasonably approximate the related fair value as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. 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 was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis using rates for debt with similar terms and maturities. As of March 31, 2013, the carrying value and fair value of long-term obligations, including the current portion, were $8.8 billion and $9.4 billion, respectively, of which $5.8 billion was measured using Level 1 inputs and $3.6 billion was measured using Level 2 inputs. As of December 31, 2012, the carrying value and fair value of long-term obligations, including the current portion, were $8.8 billion and $9.4 billion, respectively, of which $4.9 billion was measured using Level 1 inputs and $4.5 billion was measured using Level 2 inputs. |
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The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
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The Company provides for income taxes at the end of each interim period based on the estimated effective tax rate 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 rate is determined. As described in note 1, the Company began operating as a REIT for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2012. As a REIT, the Company will continue to be subject to income taxes on the income of its TRSs. Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the Company may deduct amounts distributed to stockholders against the income generated in its QRSs. Additionally, the Company is able to offset income in both its TRSs and QRSs by utilizing its net operating losses.
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 of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized, was approximately $34.1 million and $30.6 million, respectively. The increase in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2013 is primarily attributable to the additions to the Company's existing tax positions and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. 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 timeframe, as described in note 13 to the Company's consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The impact of the amount of such changes to previously recorded uncertain tax positions could range from zero to $1.3 million.
The Company recorded penalties and tax-related interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 of $1.4 million. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total amount of accrued income tax-related interest and penalties included in other non-current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets was $30.8 million and $28.7 million, respectively.
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The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 of $21.0 million and $13.0 million, respectively. The Company capitalized $0.4 million and $0.6 million of stock-based compensation expense as property and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 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 (“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 over various periods, generally four years, and generally expire ten years from the date of grant. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had the ability to grant stock-based awards with respect to an aggregate of 16.6 million shares of common stock under the 2007 Plan. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company's Compensation Committee adopted a death, disability and retirement benefits program in connection with equity awards that provides for the amendment of stock options and restricted stock units granted on or after January 1, 2013, to accelerate vesting and to extend exercise periods upon an employee's death or permanent disability, or upon an employee's qualified retirement provided certain eligibility criteria are met. Accordingly, for grants made after January 1, 2013, the Company will recognize compensation expense for all stock-based compensation over the shorter of (i) the four-year vesting period or (ii) the period from the date of grant to the date the employee becomes eligible for such retirement benefits, which may occur upon grant. Due to the accelerated recognition of stock-based compensation expense related to awards granted to retirement eligible employees, the Company recognized an additional $6.7 million of stock-based compensation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Stock Options—The following table summarizes the Company's option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013:
The Company estimates the fair value of each option grant on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The following assumptions were used to determine the grant date fair value for options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2013:
The weighted average grant date fair value per share during the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $19.31. As of March 31, 2013, total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options was $49.2 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years. Restricted Stock Units—The following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock unit activity during the three months ended March 31, 2013:
As of March 31, 2013, total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock units granted under the 2007 Plan was $109.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years. Distributions accrue with each unvested restricted stock unit award granted subsequent to January 1, 2012.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company repurchased 164,120 shares of its common stock for an aggregate of $12.5 million, including commissions and fees, pursuant to the 2011 Buyback. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 4.5 million shares of its common stock under the 2011 Buyback for an aggregate of $256.4 million, including commissions and fees.
Between April 1, 2013 and April 19, 2013, the Company repurchased an additional 205,814 shares of its common stock for an aggregate of $16.1 million, including commissions and fees, pursuant to the 2011 Buyback. As of April 19, 2013, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 4.7 million shares of its common stock under the 2011 Buyback for an aggregate of $272.5 million, including commissions and fees. Under the 2011 Buyback, the Company is authorized to purchase shares from time to time through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions at prevailing prices in accordance with securities laws and other legal requirements, and subject to market conditions and other factors. To facilitate repurchases, the Company makes purchases pursuant to trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which allows the Company to repurchase shares during periods when it otherwise might be prevented from doing so under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods. The Company continues to manage the pacing of the remaining $1.2 billion under the 2011 Buyback in response to general market conditions and other relevant factors. In the near term, the Company expects to fund any further repurchases of its common stock through a combination of cash on hand, cash generated by operations and borrowings under its credit facilities. Purchases under the 2011 Buyback are subject to the Company having available cash to fund repurchases.
Distributions—On March 12, 2013, the Company declared a cash distribution of $0.26 per share and on April 25, 2013 paid a total of approximately $102.8 million to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2013.
The Company accrues distributions on unvested restricted stock unit awards granted subsequent to January 1, 2012, which are payable upon vesting. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had accrued $0.5 million of distributions payable upon the vesting of restricted stock units.
To maintain its REIT status, the Company expects to continue paying regular distributions, the amount, timing and frequency of which will be determined and be subject to adjustment by the Company's Board of Directors.
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Basic income from continuing operations per common share represents income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income from continuing operations per common share represents income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period and any dilutive common share equivalents, including unvested restricted stock, shares issuable upon exercise of stock options as determined under the treasury stock method and upon conversion of the Company's convertible notes, as determined under the if-converted method. Dilutive common share equivalents also include the dilutive impact of the Verizon transaction (see note 13).
The following table sets forth basic and diluted income from continuing operations per common share computational data for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share data):
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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. Commitments
AT&T Transaction—The Company has an agreement with SBC Communications Inc., a predecessor entity to AT&T Inc. (“AT&T”), for the lease or sublease of approximately 2,450 towers from AT&T commencing between December 2000 and August 2004. All of the towers are part of the Securitization. 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 sublease for that site plus the fair market value of certain alterations made to the related tower by AT&T. The aggregate purchase option price for the towers leased and subleased was approximately $558.0 million as of March 31, 2013, and will accrete at a rate of 10% per year to 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 Consumer Price Index.
Verizon Transaction—In December 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with ALLTEL, a predecessor entity to Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”) to acquire towers through a 15-year sublease agreement. Pursuant to the agreement with Verizon, as amended, the Company acquired rights to a total of 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, which will occur in tranches between April 2016 and March 2017 based on the original closing date for such tranche of towers. 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 approximately $69.6 million as of March 31, 2013. At Verizon's option, at the expiration of the sublease, the purchase price would be payable in cash or with 769 shares of the Company's common stock per tower, which at March 31, 2013 would be valued at approximately $105.1 million.
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. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company received notices from the Indian tax authorities of their intent to challenge the transfer pricing related to taxes arising out of transactions of Essar Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited (“ETIPL”) in 2008, prior to the Company's acquisition of ETIPL in August 2010. Pursuant to the Company's definitive acquisition agreement, the seller is obligated to indemnify and defend the Company with respect to any tax-related liability that may arise from activities prior to March 31, 2010. Since no formal assessment has been issued and the Company believes ETIPL's tax position will be sustained upon examination, the Company has not recorded a liability related to this notification. |
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All of the acquisitions described below are being accounted for as business combinations and are consistent with the Company's strategy to expand in selected geographic areas.
The estimates of the fair value of the assets 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 particular acquisition date). The primary areas of the preliminary purchase price allocations that are not yet finalized relate to the fair value of certain tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including contingent consideration, and residual goodwill and any related tax impact. The fair values of these net assets acquired are based on management's estimates and assumptions, as well as other information compiled by management, including valuations that utilize customary valuation procedures and techniques. During the measurement period, the Company will adjust assets and/or liabilities if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in the revised estimated values of those assets and/or liabilities as of that date. The effect of measurement period adjustments to the estimated fair values is reflected as if the adjustments had been completed on the acquisition date. The impact of all changes that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments are included in current period earnings. If the actual results differ from the estimates and judgments used in these fair values, the amounts recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements could be subject to a possible impairment of the intangible assets and/or goodwill, or require acceleration of the amortization expense of intangible assets in subsequent periods. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments related to several acquisitions and therefore retrospectively adjusted the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012. 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 condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 from the date of acquisition. The date of acquisition, and by extension the point at which the Company begins to recognize the results of an acquisition may be dependent upon, among other things, the receipt of contractual consents, the commencement and extent of leasing arrangements and the timing of the transfer of title or rights to the assets, which may be accomplished in phases. For sites acquired from communication service providers, these sites may never have been operated as a business and were utilized solely by the seller as a component of their network infrastructure. An acquisition, depending on its size and nature, may or may not involve the transfer of business operations or employees. Brazil – Vivo Acquisition—On March 30, 2012, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to purchase up to 1,500 towers from Vivo S.A. (“Vivo”). Pursuant to the agreement, on March 30, 2012, the Company purchased 800 communications sites for an aggregate purchase price of $151.7 million. On June 30, 2012, the Company purchased the remaining 700 communications sites for an aggregate purchase price of $126.3 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. In addition, the Company and Vivo amended the asset purchase agreement to allow for the acquisition of up to an additional 300 communications sites by the Company, subject to regulatory approval. On August 31, 2012, the Company purchased an additional 192 communications sites from Vivo for an aggregate purchase price of $32.7 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. The allocation of the purchase price was finalized during the three months ended March 31, 2013. The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate purchase price consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
Uganda Acquisition—On December 8, 2011, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with MTN Group to establish a joint venture in Uganda. The joint venture is 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. The joint venture is managed and controlled by the Company and owns a tower operations company in Uganda.
Pursuant to the agreement, the joint venture agreed to purchase a total of up to 1,000 existing communications sites from MTN Group's operating subsidiary in Uganda, subject to customary closing conditions. On June 29, 2012, the joint venture acquired 962 communications sites for an aggregate purchase price of $171.5 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. During the year ended December 31, 2012 the aggregate purchase price was subsequently increased to $173.2 million, subject to future post-closing adjustments. During the three months ended March 31, 2013 the aggregate purchase price was subsequently decreased to $169.2 million, subject to future post-closing adjustments.
Under the terms of the purchase agreement, legal title to certain of these communications sites will be transferred upon fulfillment of certain conditions by MTN Group. Prior to the fulfillment of these conditions, the joint venture will operate and maintain control of these communications sites, and accordingly, reflect these sites in the allocation of purchase price and the consolidated operating results. The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate purchase price consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
Mexico Telefónica Acquisition—On September 12, 2012, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to purchase up to 348 communications sites from Telefónica's Mexican subsidiary, Pegaso PCS, S.A. de C.V. (“Telefónica Mexico”). On September 27, 2012 and December 14, 2012, the Company completed the purchase of 279 and 2 communications sites, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $63.5 million (including value added tax of $8.8 million).
The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
On November 16, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase up to 198 additional communications sites from Telefónica Mexico. On December 14, 2012 and February 22, 2013, the Company completed the purchase of 188 and 2 communications sites, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $64.9 million (including value added tax of $8.9 million).
The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
Mexico Axtel Acquisition—On January 23, 2013, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to purchase communications sites from Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Axtel”). Pursuant to the definitive agreement, on January 31, 2013, the Company acquired 883 sites from Axtel for an aggregate purchase price of $248.5 million, subject to post-closing adjustments and value added tax.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
Skyway Acquisition—On December 20, 2012, the Company acquired an entity holding a portfolio of 318 communications sites from Skyway Towers Holdings, LLC (“Skyway”) for an aggregate purchase price of $169.6 million, including cash paid of approximately $169.5 million and net liabilities assumed of approximately $0.1 million. The aggregate purchase price was subsequently decreased to $166.7 million, including cash paid of approximately $166.6 million and net liabilities assumed of approximately $0.1 million, as the Company returned 11 communications sites to Skyway pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
Diamond Acquisition—On December 28, 2012, the Company acquired Diamond Communications Trust and its subsidiary New Towers LLC, which hold a portfolio of 316 communications sites and 24 property interests under third-party communications sites, for an aggregate purchase price of $322.5 million, including cash paid of $320.1 million and net liabilities assumed of $2.4 million.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
Colombia – Colombia Movil Acquisition—On July 17, 2011, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Colombia Movil S.A. E.S.P. (“Colombia Movil”), whereby ATC Sitios Infraco, S.A.S., a Colombian subsidiary of the Company (“ATC Infraco”), would purchase up to 2,126 communications sites from Colombia Movil for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $182.0 million.
On February 1, 2013, ATC Infraco purchased 13 communications sites for an aggregate purchase price of $1.3 million (including contingent consideration of $0.2 million), subject to post-closing adjustments. Through a subsidiary, Millicom International Cellular S.A. ("Millicom") exercised its option to acquire an indirect, substantial noncontrolling interest in ATC Infraco. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
As of March 31, 2013, the Company had acquired a total of 1,539 communications sites under the agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to make additional payments upon the conversion of certain barter agreements with other wireless carriers to cash paying lease agreements. Based on the Company's current estimates, the value of potential contingent consideration payments required to be made under the amended agreement is expected to be between zero and $31.9 million and is estimated to be $17.4 million using a probability weighted average of the expected outcomes at March 31, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded an increase in fair value of $0.5 million in other operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Prior Year U.S. Acquisitions—The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the acquisition date for acquisitions which closed during the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
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The Company operates in three business segments: domestic rental and management, international rental and management and network development services. The Company's primary business is leasing antenna space on multi-tenant 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 rental and management operations and is comprised of domestic and international segments:
The Company has applied the aggregation criteria to operations within the international rental and management operating segments on a basis consistent with management's review of information and performance evaluation.
The Company's network development 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 and the addition of new tenants and equipment on its sites. The network development services segment is a strategic business unit that offers different services from the rental and management operating segments and requires different resources, skill sets and marketing strategies.
The accounting policies applied in compiling segment information below are similar to those described in note 1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. 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 international rental and management segment operating profit and segment gross margin also include interest income, TV Azteca, net. These measures of segment gross margin and segment operating profit are also before interest income, interest expense, loss on retirement of long-term obligations, other income (expense), net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, income (loss) on equity method investments and income taxes. 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 condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Summarized financial information concerning the Company's reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is shown in the following tables. The Other column 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 expense; interest income; interest expense; loss on retirement of long-term obligations; and other income (expense), as well as reconciles segment operating profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes and income on equity method investments, as these amounts are not utilized in assessing each segment's performance.
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Business | American Tower Corporation is, through its various subsidiaries (collectively, “ATC” or the “Company”), an independent owner, operator and developer of wireless and broadcast communications real estate in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Ghana, India, Mexico, Peru, South Africa and Uganda. The Company's primary business is the leasing of antenna space on multi-tenant communications sites to wireless service providers, radio and television broadcast companies, wireless data and data providers, government agencies and municipalities and tenants in a number of other industries. The Company also manages rooftop and tower sites for property owners, operates in-building and outdoor distributed antenna system (“DAS”) networks, holds property interests under third-party communications sites and provides network development services that primarily support its rental and management operations and the addition of new tenants and equipment on its sites. The Company began operating as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes (“REIT”) effective January 1, 2012.
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 through its subsidiary, American Tower International, Inc., which in turn conducts operations through its various international operating subsidiaries and joint ventures.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, the Company believes that all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial position and results of operations for such periods have been included. These 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, 2012.
The Company believes that since January 1, 2012, it has been organized and has operated in a manner that enables it to qualify, and intends to continue to operate in a manner that will allow it to continue to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.
The Company holds and operates certain of its assets through one or more taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). A TRS is a subsidiary of a REIT that is subject to applicable corporate income tax. The Company's use of TRSs enables it to continue to engage in certain businesses while complying with REIT qualification requirements and also allows the Company to retain income generated by these businesses for reinvestment without the requirement of distributing those earnings. The non-REIT qualified businesses that the Company holds through TRSs include its network development services segment. In addition, the Company has included most of its international operations and DAS networks business within its TRSs. The Company changed the election for substantially all of its Mexican operations, all of which was previously designated as a TRS, to be treated as a qualified REIT subsidiary as of March 1, 2013. Although the election did not have a material effect on the Company's deferred tax position, the Company recognized a one-time dividend from its Mexican operations, the income from which the Company may either offset with its net operating losses or distribute to its stockholders as part of its regular distributions. For all periods subsequent to March 1, 2013, the Company will be required to include the income from its Mexican operations as part of its REIT taxable income for the purpose of computing the Company's REIT distribution requirements.
The Company is also considering changing the election of other previously designated TRSs, which hold certain of its other international operations, to be treated as qualified REIT subsidiaries or other disregarded entities (collectively, “QRSs”), and may reorganize and transfer certain assets or operations from its TRSs to other subsidiaries, including QRSs.
As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income taxes on its income and gains that the Company distributes to its stockholders, including the income derived from leasing towers. However, even as a REIT, the Company will remain obligated to pay income taxes on earnings from its TRS assets. In addition, the Company's international assets and operations continue to be subject to taxation in the foreign jurisdictions where those assets are held or those operations are conducted. |
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation | Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation—The accompanying 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 upon the Company's ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. |
Significant Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates | Significant Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The significant estimates in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include impairment of long-lived assets (including goodwill), asset retirement obligations, revenue recognition, rent expense, stock-based compensation, income taxes and accounting for business combinations. The Company considers events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued as additional evidence for certain estimates or to identify matters that require additional disclosure.
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Recently Adopted Accounting Standards | Recently Adopted Accounting Standards— In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued additional guidance on comprehensive income which adds new disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component. This guidance enhances the transparency of changes in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and items transferred out of AOCI in the financial statements and it does not amend any existing requirements for reporting net income or OCI in the financial statements. Since the guidance relates only to presentation and disclosure of information, the adoption did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies the scope of transactions subject to disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. The guidance requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's disclosures in the condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Prepaid and Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] | |||||
Prepaid operating ground leases | $ 61,046 | $ 56,916 | |||
Prepaid income tax | 56,475 | 57,665 | |||
Prepaid assets | 31,660 | 19,037 | [1] | ||
Value added tax and other consumption tax receivables | 16,412 | 22,443 | |||
Other miscellaneous current assets | 66,517 | 66,790 | [1] | ||
Balance | $ 232,110 | $ 222,851 | |||
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Prepaid income tax No definition available.
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Prepaid Operating Ground Leases No definition available.
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Value added tax and other consumption tax receivables No definition available.
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Carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets which have not been itemized or categorized in the footnotes to the financial statements and are a component of Other Assets, Current (OtherAssetsCurrent). Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). No definition available.
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | |||||
Accrued property and real estate taxes | $ 39,280 | $ 36,814 | [1] | ||
Payroll and related withholdings | 28,596 | 37,586 | [1] | ||
Accrued rent | 23,725 | 24,394 | [1] | ||
Other accrued expenses | 171,586 | 188,781 | [1] | ||
Balance | $ 263,187 | $ 287,575 | [1] | ||
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Accrued Property and Real Estate Taxes No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for contractual rent under lease arrangements. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Weighted average amortization period of intangible assets, years | 13 years | |
Amortization of Intangible Assets | $ 60.5 | $ 51.8 |
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Weighted average remaining amortization period No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Rollforwardl) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Balance as of January 1, 2013 | $ 2,881,959 | [1] | ||
Additions | 14,796 | |||
Effect of foreign currency translation | 1,883 | |||
Balance as of March 31, 2013 | 2,898,638 | |||
Rental And Management [Member] | Domestic [Member]
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Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Balance as of January 1, 2013 | 2,320,777 | [1] | ||
Additions | 0 | |||
Effect of foreign currency translation | 0 | |||
Balance as of March 31, 2013 | 2,320,777 | |||
Rental And Management [Member] | International [Member]
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Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Balance as of January 1, 2013 | 559,182 | [1] | ||
Additions | 14,796 | |||
Effect of foreign currency translation | 1,883 | |||
Balance as of March 31, 2013 | 575,861 | |||
Network Development Services [Member]
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Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Balance as of January 1, 2013 | 2,000 | [1] | ||
Additions | 0 | |||
Effect of foreign currency translation | 0 | |||
Balance as of March 31, 2013 | $ 2,000 | |||
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes in the Carrying Value of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Gross Carrying Value | $ 4,999,082 | $ 4,822,200 | [1] | |||||||
Accumulated Amortization | (1,797,066) | (1,735,136) | [1] | |||||||
Net Book Value | 3,202,016 | 3,087,064 | [1] | |||||||
Deferred financing costs, net | 69,965 | [2] | 49,538 | [1],[2] | ||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 3,271,981 | 3,136,602 | [1] | |||||||
Acquired Network Location [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Gross Carrying Value | 1,753,626 | [3] | 1,701,188 | [1],[3] | ||||||
Accumulated Amortization | (738,687) | [3] | (721,135) | [1],[3] | ||||||
Net Book Value | 1,014,939 | [3] | 980,053 | [1],[3] | ||||||
Acquired Network Location [Member] | Maximum [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 20 years | |||||||||
Acquired Customer Relationships [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Gross Carrying Value | 3,188,837 | 3,065,979 | [1] | |||||||
Accumulated Amortization | (1,022,610) | (979,264) | [1] | |||||||
Net Book Value | 2,166,227 | 2,086,715 | [1] | |||||||
Acquired Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 15 years | |||||||||
Acquired Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 20 years | |||||||||
Acquired Licenses And Other Intangibles [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Gross Carrying Value | 26,180 | 26,079 | [1] | |||||||
Accumulated Amortization | (21,037) | (20,835) | [1] | |||||||
Net Book Value | 5,143 | 5,244 | [1] | |||||||
Acquired Licenses And Other Intangibles [Member] | Minimum [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 3 years | |||||||||
Acquired Licenses And Other Intangibles [Member] | Maximum [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 20 years | |||||||||
Economic Rights, TV Azteca [Member]
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Gross Carrying Value | 30,439 | 28,954 | [1] | |||||||
Accumulated Amortization | (14,732) | (13,902) | [1] | |||||||
Net Book Value | $ 15,707 | $ 15,052 | [1] | |||||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | 70 years | |||||||||
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Net amount of long-term deferred finance costs capitalized at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Expected Future Amortization Expenses) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2013 (remaining year) | $ 193.9 |
2014 | 234.4 |
2015 | 221.0 |
2016 | 213.6 |
2017 | 212.1 |
2018 | $ 210.7 |
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Financing Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2007 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2007
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2007 [Member]
towers
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Mar. 31, 2013
Credit Facility 2011 [Member]
y
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Mar. 31, 2013
Credit Facility 2011 [Member]
LIBOR Based Borrowings [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Credit Facility 2012 [Member]
y
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Mar. 31, 2013
Credit Facility 2012 [Member]
LIBOR Based Borrowings [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Term Loan 2012 [Member]
y
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Sep. 30, 2012
Term Loan 2012 [Member]
LIBOR Based Borrowings [Member]
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Jan. 08, 2013
Three Point Five Zero Percent Senior Notes [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Three Point Five Zero Percent Senior Notes [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2013 [Member]
towers
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Mar. 15, 2013
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2013 [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2013 [Member]
Series 2013-1 [Member]
y
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Mar. 31, 2013
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2013 [Member]
Series 2013-2 [Member]
y
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Debt Instruments [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of broadcast and wireless communications towers | 5,295 | 5,195 | |||||||||||||
Total long term obligation | $ 0 | $ 322,000,000 | $ 750,000,000 | $ 1,800,000,000 | |||||||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 39,300,000 | ||||||||||||||
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | |||||||||||||
Letters of credit outstanding | 1,900,000 | 2,700,000 | |||||||||||||
Term of debt | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||||
Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 1.85% | 1.625% | 1.75% | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of debt | 983,400,000 | 1,780,000,000 | |||||||||||||
Repayment of indebtedness | 1,750,000,000 | 265,000,000 | 719,000,000 | 718,400,000 | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument Interest Rate | 3.50% | ||||||||||||||
Debt Maturity Date | Apr. 08, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2017 | Jun. 29, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
Redemption price as a percentage of principal | 100.00% | ||||||||||||||
Repurchase price as percentage of principal | 101.00% | ||||||||||||||
Long-term debt, gross | 1,000,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Commitment fee percentage | 0.35% | 0.225% | |||||||||||||
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate | 2.648% | ||||||||||||||
Debt, Weighted Average Life | P8Y7M6D | ||||||||||||||
Loss on early retirement of securitized debt | 35,288,000 | 35,288,000 | |||||||||||||
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost | 6,100,000 | ||||||||||||||
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs | $ 29,234,000 | $ 29,234,000 | |||||||||||||
Debt Issuance Cost Percentage | 99.185% |
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The issued price percentage of debt. No definition available.
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The weighted average life of outstanding debt No definition available.
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Number of broadcast and wireless communications towers No definition available.
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Redemption price as a percentage of principal No definition available.
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Repurchase price as percentage of principal No definition available.
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The term (in years) of the debt outstanding or line of credit facility No definition available.
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The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reflects the calculation as of the balance sheet date of the average interest rate weighted by the amount of debt outstanding by type or by instrument at that time. No definition available.
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The difference between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt recognized currently as a component of income in the period of extinguishment, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used. No definition available.
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for incremental, external costs directly pertaining to an early extinguishment of debt, including legal costs and prepayment penalties, and excluding interest and repayment of debt principal. No definition available.
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The cash inflow during the period from additional borrowings in aggregate debt. Includes proceeds from short-term and long-term debt. No definition available.
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The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term debt. Excludes payment of capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. This element is for unclassified presentations; for classified presentations there is a separate and distinct element. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Write-off of amounts previously capitalized as debt issuance cost in an extinguishment of debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
USD ($)
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Mar. 31, 2013
South African Facility [Member]
USD ($)
integer
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Mar. 31, 2013
South African Facility [Member]
ZAR
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Mar. 31, 2013
Colombian Long Term Credit Facility [Member]
USD ($)
integer
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Mar. 31, 2013
Colombian Long Term Credit Facility [Member]
COP
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Derivative [Line Items] | |||||
Notional Amount of Cash Flow Hedge Instruments | $ 45.9 | 423.6 | $ 55.3 | 101,300.0 | |
Derivative, Lower Fixed Interest Rate Range | 6.09% | 6.09% | |||
Derivative, Higher Fixed Interest Rate Range | 7.25% | 7.25% | |||
Derivative, Maturity Date | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2020 | |
Number of interest rate swap agreements | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate | 5.78% | 5.78% | |||
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net | $ 1.6 |
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Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative. No definition available.
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High end of the range of fixed interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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- Definition
Low end of the range of fixed interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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- Definition
Date the derivative contract matures, in CCYY-MM-DD format. No definition available.
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- Definition
The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate notional amount of all derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The notional amount relates to a number of currency units, shares, bushels, pounds, or other units specified in a derivative instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of interest rate derivative instruments held by the entity at the reporting date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements) (Details)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
|
Mar. 31, 2013
South African Facility [Member]
ZAR
|
Dec. 31, 2012
South African Facility [Member]
ZAR
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Colombian Long Term Credit Facility [Member]
COP
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Colombian Long Term Credit Facility [Member]
COP
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Derivative [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 101,128 | $ 107,256 | 423,634 | [1] | 423,634 | [2] | 101,250,000 | [1] | 101,250,000 | [2] | ||||
Carrying Amount and Fair Value | $ 5,645 | $ 5,442 | 14,841 | [1] | 20,441 | [2] | 7,398,809 | [1] | 5,356,377 | [2] | ||||
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- Definition
Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value of derivative liability, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements Impact on Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
Derivative Financial Instruments | ||
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) | $ (933) | $ (535) |
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion) | $ (608) | $ (152) |
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- Definition
The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | |||
Impairment charges to write down certain assets to net realizable value | $ 10,700,000 | ||
Assets held and used, long-lived fair value, carrying value after impairment, Net Realizable Value | 278,100,000 | ||
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure | 9,400,000,000 | 9,400,000,000 | |
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount | 8,800,000,000 | 8,800,000,000 | |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low | 0 | ||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High | 46,300,000 | ||
Assets Held And Used, Long-Lived, Carrying Value | 288,800,000 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
|
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Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure | 5,800,000,000 | 4,900,000,000 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
|
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Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 3,600,000,000 | $ 4,500,000,000 |
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- Definition
Assets Held And Used, Long-Lived, Carrying Value before Impairment No definition available.
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- Definition
Assets held and used long-lived fair value, carrying value after impariment No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For contingent consideration arrangements and indemnification assets recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the low-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the aggregate of total long-term debt, including current maturities and short-term debt. No definition available.
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Fair Value Measurement (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Short-term investments | $ 13,004 | [1] | $ 6,018 | [1] | ||||||
Interest rate swap agreements | 5,645 | [2] | 5,442 | [2] | ||||||
Aquisition-related contingent consideration | 25,201 | 23,711 | 32,359 | 25,617 | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
|
||||||||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Short-term investments | 13,004 | [1] | 6,018 | [1] | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
|
||||||||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate swap agreements | 5,645 | [2] | 5,442 | [2] | ||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
|
||||||||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Aquisition-related contingent consideration | $ 25,201 | $ 23,711 | ||||||||
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- Definition
Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Derivative instrument obligations meeting the definition of a liability which the Company is a party to as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurement (Contingent Consideration Change) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] | ||
Balance | $ 23,711 | $ 25,617 |
Additions | 165 | 0 |
Payments | (3,189) | (445) |
Change in fair value | 5,255 | 5,830 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (741) | 1,357 |
Balance | $ 25,201 | $ 32,359 |
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- Definition
This element represents total gains or losses for the period (unrealized), arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings or resulted in a change in foreign currency rates No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings, arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (level 3). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Settlements that have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
||||
Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] | |||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2012 | $ (183,347) | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 26,932 | 37,069 | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of March 31, 2013 | (158,043) | ||||
Income tax provision | 19,222 | 27,248 | |||
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
|
|||||
Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] | |||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2012 | (4,780) | ||||
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | (1,044) | ||||
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 350 | [1] | |||
Other comprehensive income | (694) | ||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of March 31, 2013 | (5,474) | ||||
Income tax provision | 100 | ||||
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
|
|||||
Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] | |||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2012 | (202,509) | ||||
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 27,427 | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 27,427 | ||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of March 31, 2013 | (175,082) | ||||
Treasury Rate Lock [Member]
|
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Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] | |||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2012 | (3,827) | ||||
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 199 | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 199 | ||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of March 31, 2013 | (3,628) | ||||
Total Company [Member]
|
|||||
Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items] | |||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of December 31, 2012 | (211,116) | ||||
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 26,383 | ||||
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss | 549 | [1] | |||
Other comprehensive income | 26,932 | ||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, as of March 31, 2013 | $ (184,184) | ||||
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- Definition
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) No definition available.
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- Definition
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications No definition available.
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- Definition
Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to both parent entity and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
Income Tax [Line Items] | |||
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | $ 34.1 | $ 30.6 | |
Penalties and tax-related interest expense during period | 1.4 | 1.4 | |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued | 30.8 | 28.7 | |
Minimum [Member]
|
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Income Tax [Line Items] | |||
Potential impact of uncertain tax positions | 0 | ||
Maximum [Member]
|
|||
Income Tax [Line Items] | |||
Potential impact of uncertain tax positions | $ 1.3 |
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- Definition
Potential impact of uncertain tax positions No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the total of accruals as of the date of the statement of financial position for interest recognized for an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity and the amount of statutory penalties for a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed by the entity, in its tax return, that does not meet the minimum statutory threshold to avoid payment of penalties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
This element represents the total of interest expense recognized for an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity and the amount of statutory penalties in the period in which the entity claims or expects to claim a tax position, in its tax return, that does not meet the minimum statutory threshold to avoid payment of penalties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 21,042,000 | $ 13,045,000 |
Number of shares issuable under stock incentive plan | 16.6 | |
Capitalized stock-based compensation expense | 400,000 | 600,000 |
Stock-based compensation expense related to modification of the vesting and exercise terms for a certian employee's equity awards | 6,700,000 | |
Stock Option [Member]
|
||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ 19.31 | |
Total unrecognized compensation expense | 49,200,000 | |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 3 years | |
Restricted Stock [Member]
|
||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
Total unrecognized compensation expense | $ 109,400,000 | |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 3 years |
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Represents the compensation cost capitalized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, units, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
An excess of the fair value of the modified award over the fair value of the award immediately before the modification. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-Based Compensation (Summary of the Company's Option Activity) (Details)
|
3 Months Ended |
---|---|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement [Line Items] | |
Outstanding as of January 1, 2013 | 5,829,945 |
Granted | 1,338,360 |
Exercised | (149,926) |
Forfeited | |
Expired | |
Outstanding as of March 31, 2013 | 7,018,379 |
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- Definition
Number of options or other stock instruments for which the right to exercise has lapsed under the terms of the plan agreements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-Based Compensation (Assumptions Used to Determine the Grant Date Fair Value for Options Granted) (Details) (Stock Option [Member])
|
3 Months Ended |
---|---|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
|
Stock Option [Member]
|
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement [Line Items] | |
Minimum range of risk-free interest rate | 0.75% |
Maximum range of risk-free interest rate | 0.90% |
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.90% |
Expected Term | 4 years 4 months 28 days |
Minimum range of expected volatility of underlying stock price | 33.83% |
Maximum range of expected volatility of underlying stock price | 36.09% |
Weighted average expected volatility of underlying stock price | 33.84% |
Expected annual dividends | 1.50% |
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The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated measure of the maximum percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
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The estimated measure of the minimum percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The minimum risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The range of expected volatilities used and the weighted-average expected volatility for an entity using a valuation technique with different volatilities during the contractual term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock-Based Compensation (Summary of the Company's Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member])
|
3 Months Ended |
---|---|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
|
Restricted Stock [Member]
|
|
Share-based Compensation Arrangement [Line Items] | |
Outstanding as of January 1, 2013 | 1,968,553 |
Granted | 774,020 |
Vested | (753,915) |
Forfeited | (24,932) |
Outstanding as of March 31, 2013 | 1,963,726 |
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 25 Months Ended | 26 Months Ended | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Apr. 25, 2013
|
Mar. 12, 2013
|
Apr. 19, 2013
Treasury Stock
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Treasury Stock
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Treasury Stock
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Treasury Stock
|
Apr. 19, 2013
Treasury Stock
|
|
Treasury stock shares acquired | 205,814 | 164,120 | 79,000 | 4,500,000 | 4,700,000 | |||||
Treasury stock value acquired cost method | $ 12,480,000 | $ 4,924,000 | $ 16,100,000 | $ 12,480,000 | $ 4,924,000 | $ 256,400,000 | $ 272,500,000 | |||
Authorized Repurchase of common stock | 1,500,000,000 | |||||||||
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share | $ 0.26 | |||||||||
Dividends Payable | 102,800,000 | |||||||||
Accrued Dividend RSU | 500,000 | |||||||||
Remaining Stock Value Of Buyback | $ 1,200,000,000 |
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- Definition
Accrued dividends payable upon the vestng of restricted stock units. No definition available.
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- Definition
Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet to be purchased under the Company's stock buyback plan. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The per share amount of a dividend declared, but not paid, as of the financial reporting date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of dividends declared but unpaid on equity securities issued by the entity and outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Shares issuable upon conversion of the stock-based awards | 0.4 | 1.3 |
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings Per Common Share (Schedule of Earnings Per Basic And Diluted by Common Class) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS: | ||
Income from continuing operations attributable to American Tower Corporation | $ 171,407 | $ 221,306 |
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 395,239 | 393,885 |
Dilutive securities | 4,420 | 4,568 |
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 399,659 | 398,453 |
Basic income attributable to American Tower Corporation per common share | $ 0.43 | $ 0.56 |
Diluted income attributable to American Tower Corporation per common share | $ 0.43 | $ 0.56 |
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Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Also defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of dilutive potential common shares or units used in the calculation of the diluted per-share or per-unit computation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2000
towers
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2000
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At T Transaction [Member]
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Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |||
Number of towers leased or subleased | 2,450 | ||
Average lease term (in years) | 27 | ||
Aggregate purchase option price for towers | $ 558,000,000 | ||
Purchase price accretion rate (per year) | 10.00% | ||
Right to renew lease, terms | four successive five-year | ||
ALLTEL Transaction [Member]
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Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |||
Number of towers leased or subleased | 1,800 | ||
Aggregate purchase option price for towers | 69,600,000 | ||
Purchase price accretion rate (per year) | 3.00% | ||
Cash purchase price per tower | 27,500 | 27,500 | |
Purchase price of tower in shares of common stock | 769 | ||
Value of potential shares payable | $ 105,100,000 |
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Aggregate Purchase Option Price For Towers No definition available.
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Number Of Towers Leased Or Subleased No definition available.
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Accretion rate stated in purchase agreement (per year) No definition available.
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Purchase Price Of Tower In Shares Common Stock No definition available.
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Cash puchase price per tower No definition available.
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Value of shares at period end if seller requires payment in shares of common stock, rather than cash No definition available.
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Right To Renew Lease No definition available.
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Specifies the time period covered by the arrangement. No definition available.
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Acquisitions and Other Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
Brazil Vivo Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Mar. 30, 2012
Brazil Vivo Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Aug. 31, 2012
Brazil Vivo Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Dec. 08, 2011
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Mar. 31, 2013
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
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Jun. 29, 2012
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Sep. 12, 2012
Mexico 2012 Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico 2012 Acquisition [Member]
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Dec. 14, 2012
Mexico 2012 Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Sep. 27, 2012
Mexico 2012 Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Nov. 16, 2012
Mexico 2012 DEC Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico 2012 DEC Acquisition [Member]
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Feb. 22, 2013
Mexico 2012 DEC Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Dec. 14, 2012
Mexico 2012 DEC Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Jan. 31, 2013
Mexico Axtel Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Dec. 20, 2012
Skyway Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Mar. 31, 2013
Skyway Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Dec. 28, 2012
Diamond Acquisition [Member]
propertyinterests
sites
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Feb. 01, 2013
Colombia Movil Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Mar. 31, 2013
Colombia Movil Acquisition [Member]
sites
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Jul. 17, 2011
Colombia Movil Acquisition [Member]
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aggregate purchase price | $ 126,300,000 | $ 151,700,000 | $ 32,700,000 | $ 169,200,000 | $ 173,200,000 | $ 171,500,000 | $ 63,500,000 | $ 64,900,000 | $ 248,500,000 | $ 169,600,000 | $ 166,700,000 | $ 322,500,000 | $ 1,300,000 | $ 182,000,000 | ||||||||||
Contingent consideration | 200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Value Added Tax Receivable | 8,800,000 | 8,900,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid | 169,500,000 | 166,600,000 | 320,100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Number of communications sites acquired | 700 | 800 | 192 | 962 | 2 | 279 | 2 | 188 | 883 | 318 | 316 | 13 | 1,539 | |||||||||||
Maximum number of communications sites to be acquired | 1,500 | 1,000 | 348 | 198 | 2,126 | |||||||||||||||||||
Additional communications sites to be acquired | 300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of property interests acquired under third party sites | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Number Of Sites Returned | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High | 46,300,000 | 31,900,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Updated Contingent Consideration Fair Value | 17,400,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ownership percentage | 51.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of minority investors | 49.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability | 500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed | $ 100,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 2,400,000 |
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Number Of Communications Additional Sites To Be Acquired No definition available.
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Percentage of minority investors No definition available.
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Number of property interests acquired under third party communications sites No definition available.
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Number Of Communications Sites Acquired No definition available.
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Number Of Sites Returned No definition available.
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Maximum number of communications sites to be acquired under agreement No definition available.
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Updated fair value, as of the end of peroid, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. No definition available.
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Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For contingent consideration arrangements and indemnification assets recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the low-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of [all] liabilities that an Entity assumes in acquiring a business or in consideration for an asset received in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of value added taxes due either from customers arising from sales on credit terms, or as previously overpaid to tax authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions and Other Transactions (Schedule of Aggregate Purchase Consideration Paid and the Amount of Assets Acquired) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
Brazil Vivo Acquisition [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Brazil Vivo Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Brazil Vivo Acquisition [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Brazil Vivo Acquisition [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Uganda Acquisition [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico 2012 Acquisition [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico 2012 Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico 2012 Acquisition [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Mexico 2012 Acquisition [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico 2012 DEC Acquisition [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico 2012 DEC Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico 2012 DEC Acquisition [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Mexico 2012 DEC Acquisition [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico Axtel Acquisition [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico Axtel Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Mexico Axtel Acquisition [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Skyway Acquisition [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Skyway Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Skyway Acquisition [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Skyway Acquisition [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Diamond Acquisition [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Diamond Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Diamond Acquisition [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Diamond Acquisition [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Colombia Movil Acquisition [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Colombia Movil Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Colombia Movil Acquisition [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Other Us Acquisition 2012 [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Other Us Acquisition 2012 [Member]
Acquired Network Location [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2013
Other Us Acquisition 2012 [Member]
Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Other Us Acquisition 2012 [Member]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation [Member]
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | $ 8,763,000 | [1] | $ 8,763,000 | [2] | $ 8,947,000 | [1] | $ 8,852,000 | [2] | $ 740,000 | [1] | $ 740,000 | [2] | $ 842,000 | [1] | $ 842,000 | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current assets | 22,418,000 | [1] | 24,460,000 | [2] | 2,258,000 | [1] | 2,258,000 | [2] | 761,000 | [1] | 2,332,000 | [2] | 886,000 | [1] | 1,524,000 | [2] | 5,701,000 | 153,000 | [1] | 153,000 | [2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment | 138,959,000 | [1] | 138,959,000 | [2] | 102,366,000 | [1] | 102,366,000 | [2] | 31,601,000 | [1] | 26,711,000 | [2] | 18,290,000 | [1] | 17,994,000 | [2] | 73,476,000 | 59,598,000 | [1] | 60,671,000 | [2] | 72,447,000 | [1] | 69,045,000 | [2] | 1,098,000 | 61,195,000 | [1] | 61,995,000 | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets | 123,995,000 | [1],[3] | 117,990,000 | [2],[3] | 58,910,000 | [1],[4] | 63,500,000 | [2],[4] | 21,801,000 | [1],[5] | 21,079,000 | [2],[5] | 36,479,000 | [1],[6] | 33,882,000 | [2],[6] | 164,064,000 | [7] | 85,200,000 | [1],[8] | 83,700,000 | [2],[8] | 216,200,000 | [1],[9] | 199,700,000 | [2],[9] | 247,000 | [10] | 77,399,000 | [1],[11] | 78,199,000 | [11],[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | (1,067,000) | [1] | (454,000) | [2] | (3,216,000) | [1] | (3,216,000) | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | (18,195,000) | [1] | (18,195,000) | [2] | (7,528,000) | [1] | (7,528,000) | [2] | (1,349,000) | [1] | (1,349,000) | [2] | (2,013,000) | [1] | (1,992,000) | [2] | (9,377,000) | (3,244,000) | [1] | (3,333,000) | [2] | (3,423,000) | [1] | (3,423,000) | [2] | (195,000) | (1,310,000) | [1] | (1,310,000) | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of net assets acquired | 267,177,000 | [1] | 263,214,000 | [2] | 156,006,000 | [1] | 160,596,000 | [2] | 61,577,000 | [1] | 57,536,000 | [2] | 62,589,000 | [1] | 60,260,000 | [2] | 233,864,000 | 141,227,000 | [1] | 141,324,000 | [2] | 282,850,000 | [1] | 262,948,000 | [2] | 1,150,000 | 137,437,000 | [1] | 139,037,000 | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 43,518,000 | [1],[12] | 47,481,000 | [12],[2] | 13,234,000 | [1],[13] | 12,564,000 | [13],[2] | 1,957,000 | [1],[12] | 5,998,000 | [12],[2] | 2,277,000 | [1],[12] | 3,919,000 | [12],[2] | 14,659,000 | [12] | 25,440,000 | [1],[14] | 28,224,000 | [14],[2] | 37,276,000 | [1],[14] | 57,178,000 | [14],[2] | 112,000 | [12] | 8,724,000 | [1],[14] | 7,124,000 | [14],[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer-related intangible | 83,000,000 | 32,900,000 | 11,700,000 | 33,400,000 | 118,700,000 | 64,700,000 | 184,200,000 | 100,000 | 61,300,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Network location intangibles | $ 41,000,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $ 10,100,000 | $ 3,100,000 | $ 45,400,000 | $ 20,500,000 | $ 32,000,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 16,100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to current assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to current liabilities of the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The fair value of assets acquired in noncash investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date to an asset acquired in a business combination representing a favorable existing relationship with customers having a finite beneficial life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of intangible assets not otherwise specified in the taxonomy having a reasonably expected period of economic benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Segments (Narrative) (Details)
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3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2013
customers
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Number of Reportable Segments | 3 |
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Number of segments reported by the entity. A reportable segment is a component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements. No definition available.
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Business Segments (Summarized Financial Information Concerning the Company's Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
Segment revenues | $ 802,728 | $ 696,517 | |||||||
Segment operating expenses | 201,328 | [1] | 170,524 | [2] | |||||
Interest income, TV Azteca, net | 3,543 | 3,543 | |||||||
Segment gross margin | 604,943 | 529,536 | |||||||
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense | 55,334 | [1] | 43,653 | [2] | |||||
Segment Operating Profit | 549,609 | 485,883 | |||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 21,042 | 13,045 | |||||||
Other selling, general, administrative and development expense | 25,215 | 23,347 | |||||||
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 185,804 | 149,655 | |||||||
Other expense (principally interest expense and other (expense) income) | 137,378 | 62,248 | |||||||
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INCOME ON EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS | 180,170 | 237,588 | |||||||
Total Assets | 14,463,740 | 14,089,653 | |||||||
Rental And Management [Member]
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
Segment revenues | 777,433 | 683,990 | |||||||
Segment operating expenses | 191,049 | [1] | 163,527 | [2] | |||||
Interest income, TV Azteca, net | 3,543 | 3,543 | |||||||
Segment gross margin | 589,927 | 524,006 | |||||||
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense | 52,433 | [1] | 43,295 | [2] | |||||
Segment Operating Profit | 537,494 | 480,711 | |||||||
Total Assets | 14,042,115 | ||||||||
Rental And Management [Member] | International [Member]
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
Segment revenues | 261,757 | 196,928 | |||||||
Segment operating expenses | 99,216 | [1] | 70,524 | [2] | |||||
Interest income, TV Azteca, net | 3,543 | 3,543 | |||||||
Segment gross margin | 166,084 | 129,947 | |||||||
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense | 29,535 | [1] | 23,895 | [2] | |||||
Segment Operating Profit | 136,549 | 106,052 | |||||||
Total Assets | 5,564,160 | ||||||||
Rental And Management [Member] | Domestic [Member]
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
Segment revenues | 515,676 | 487,062 | |||||||
Segment operating expenses | 91,833 | [1] | 93,003 | [2] | |||||
Interest income, TV Azteca, net | 0 | 0 | |||||||
Segment gross margin | 423,843 | 394,059 | |||||||
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense | 22,898 | [1] | 19,400 | [2] | |||||
Segment Operating Profit | 400,945 | 374,659 | |||||||
Total Assets | 8,477,955 | ||||||||
Network Development Services [Member]
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
Segment revenues | 25,295 | 12,527 | |||||||
Segment operating expenses | 10,279 | [1] | 6,997 | [2] | |||||
Interest income, TV Azteca, net | 0 | 0 | |||||||
Segment gross margin | 15,016 | 5,530 | |||||||
Segment selling, general, administrative and development expense | 2,901 | [1] | 358 | [2] | |||||
Segment Operating Profit | 12,115 | 5,172 | |||||||
Total Assets | 66,857 | ||||||||
All Other Segments [Member]
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Stock-based compensation expense | 21,042 | 13,045 | |||||||
Other selling, general, administrative and development expense | 25,215 | 23,347 | |||||||
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 185,804 | 149,655 | |||||||
Other expense (principally interest expense and other (expense) income) | 137,378 | 62,248 | |||||||
Total Assets | 354,768 | ||||||||
Operating Expense [Member]
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 400 | 500 | |||||||
Selling General Administrative And Development Expense [Member]
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 20,604 | $ 12,584 | |||||||
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Net Interest Income TV Azteca No definition available.
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Rental and management and network development expenses No definition available.
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Segment operating profit No definition available.
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Segment Reporting Segment Gross Profit No definition available.
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Segment selling, general, administration, and development expenses No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents a sum total of expenses not separately reflected on the income statement for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other generally recurring costs associated with normal operations excluding those directly related to the marketing or selling of products and services not otherwise defined. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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