8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 27, 2005)

Filed October 27, 2005For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed an 8-K report on October 27, 2005, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its third-quarter 2005 financial results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that these results were publicly disclosed on October 26, 2005. Investors interested in the company's performance for the third quarter should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific operational and financial data. The filing is procedural, ensuring compliance with SEC reporting requirements for material events like the announcement of quarterly earnings. The report highlights that the information provided, including the press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under certain sections of the Exchange Act, unless explicitly incorporated by reference into a future SEC filing. This distinction is important for understanding the legal implications of the disclosed information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2005.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to report on its third-quarter 2005 financial results.
  • 3A press release dated October 26, 2005, containing the Q3 2005 financial results, was furnished with the 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing is a procedural notification to the SEC regarding the public disclosure of earnings.
  • 5The disclosed information is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not trigger certain liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated into other filings.
  • 6Investors seeking detailed Q3 2005 financial performance should consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report that Crown Castle International Corp. publicly disclosed its financial results for the third quarter of 2005 on October 26, 2005. The press release containing these results is attached as an exhibit.

The actual financial results for the third quarter of 2005 are contained within the press release dated October 26, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K form itself does not provide a detailed breakdown of the financial performance. It only serves as a notification that the company issued a press release containing those results. Investors will need to review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial details.

The distinction means that the information in the 8-K and the attached press release is provided to the SEC but is generally not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed,' unless the company specifically chooses to incorporate it into a future 'filed' document.