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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2010)

Filed January 28, 2010For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed this Form 8-K on January 28, 2010, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the press release detailing these results, which was issued on January 27, 2010. Investors should review the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific operational and financial performance data from the 2009 fiscal year. While the 8-K itself is brief, it signifies the company's adherence to disclosure requirements. The press release is the key document containing the substance of the financial update, and investors should look to that for details on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary on the company's performance and outlook. It's important to note that the information provided in this 8-K and its exhibit is furnished, not filed, meaning it is not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed a Form 8-K on January 28, 2010.
  • 2The filing reports financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial results, dated January 27, 2010, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing primarily serves as a notification of the release of the company's 2009 year-end financial performance.
  • 5Investors need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual financial data and commentary.
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for certain liability provisions under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish Crown Castle International Corp.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009, which were previously disclosed in a press release on January 27, 2010.

The detailed financial results for 2009 are located in the press release dated January 27, 2010, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, the Form 8-K itself does not contain new financial information; it primarily serves to officially present the press release that contains the financial results and related commentary.

When information is 'furnished' as part of an 8-K (specifically under Item 2.02), it means the company is providing it for public record, but it does not carry the same legal implications or liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were 'filed'. This is a common distinction for earnings press releases.