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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Acquisition Completed (Mar 30, 2007)

Filed March 30, 2007For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed this Form 8-K on March 30, 2007, to provide updated financial information related to its previously reported acquisition of Global Signal Inc. The filing specifically addresses the requirement to furnish audited consolidated financial statements for Global Signal for the three years ended December 31, 2006, and pro forma financial information for Crown Castle for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. This report is crucial for investors seeking to understand the financial impact of the Global Signal acquisition. It supplements prior filings by offering detailed historical financial performance of the acquired entity and a combined financial picture of the merged company as of and for the period ending December 31, 2006. The inclusion of Management's Discussion and Analysis for Global Signal's 2006 results provides further insight into the acquired business's operational and financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle International Corp. is filing updated financial information related to the acquisition of Global Signal Inc., previously reported on January 17, 2007.
  • 2The filing provides audited consolidated financial statements of Global Signal for the three years ended December 31, 2006.
  • 3Updated pro forma financial information for Crown Castle for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006, is included.
  • 4This 8-K acts as a supplementary filing, providing necessary financial disclosures that were previously referenced in a Form S-4 registration statement.
  • 5Management's Discussion and Analysis for Global Signal's 2006 results is provided as an exhibit, offering operational and financial context for the acquired business.
  • 6The filing ensures compliance with SEC regulations regarding financial reporting for acquired businesses.
  • 7The exhibits include consents from independent auditors, pro forma statements, Global Signal's financial statements, and MD&A.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide updated and required financial information concerning Crown Castle International Corp.'s acquisition of Global Signal Inc. This includes audited financial statements of Global Signal and pro forma financial information for the combined entity.

While the acquisition was previously reported, SEC regulations require specific financial statements and pro forma information to be filed in a timely manner. This 8-K supplements prior filings to ensure all necessary financial disclosures related to the acquisition are met, specifically providing audited financials for Global Signal and pro forma data for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006.

This filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements of Global Signal for the three years ended December 31, 2006. It also provides unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for Crown Castle for the year ended December 31, 2006, reflecting the impact of the acquisition.

Investors can find more detailed information about Global Signal's performance in Exhibit 99.3 to this 8-K filing, which contains Management's Discussion and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the Global Signal consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006.