8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 5, 2008)

Filed November 5, 2008For Securities:CCI

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) on November 5, 2008, primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing the company's financial results for the third quarter of 2008. While the 8-K itself does not contain specific financial figures or operational details, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this crucial information. Investors should review the press release to understand CCI's performance, including key metrics such as revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by management for the upcoming periods. The filing indicates that the press release covers the company's operations and financial condition as of and for the period ending November 5, 2008. Investors interested in Crown Castle's operational and financial standing at that time, particularly in the context of the prevailing economic environment of late 2008, should refer to the detailed information presented in the press release furnished as part of this report. The filing also includes standard legal disclaimers regarding the information furnished, noting it is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed a Form 8-K on November 5, 2008.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report on the company's results of operations and financial condition.
  • 3The filing includes a press release dated November 5, 2008, disclosing Q3 2008 financial results.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1 contains the actual press release with detailed financial information.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific Q3 2008 financial performance data.
  • 6The filing specifies that the furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for certain legal liabilities.
  • 7The report was signed by E. Blake Hawk, Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially report Crown Castle International Corp.'s (CCI) financial results for the third quarter of 2008, as disclosed in a press release issued on the same day.

The specific financial results for the third quarter of 2008 are detailed in the press release dated November 5, 2008, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this specific Form 8-K filing primarily acts as a notification and attachment mechanism for the press release. The detailed financial numbers, operational insights, and management commentary are contained within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), not within the 8-K document itself.

The disclaimer means that while the information is being submitted to the SEC, it is not subject to the full legal liabilities and requirements of information that is formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This is a common practice when furnishing press releases or other non-registered communications.