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

Filed October 28, 2010For Securities:CCI

Summary

This 8-K filing by Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) on October 28, 2010, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the third quarter of 2010. The report officially furnishes a press release dated October 27, 2010, which contains the detailed operational and financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to this attached press release for specific figures and commentary on the company's performance, as the 8-K itself does not contain the full financial details but rather points to the external disclosure. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, the core information for investors lies within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1). This press release would typically cover key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any significant operational updates or guidance for future periods. Investors are advised to review the linked press release for a comprehensive understanding of Crown Castle's Q3 2010 performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) filed an 8-K on October 28, 2010.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report on the company's financial results for the third quarter of 2010.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference a press release dated October 27, 2010 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This press release contains the disclosed financial results and operational information for Q3 2010.
  • 5The 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements but directs investors to the attached press release.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is typically not considered 'filed' for legal liability purposes unless explicitly stated otherwise in a filing.
  • 7The filing was signed by E. Blake Hawk, Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Crown Castle's financial results for the third quarter of 2010. It serves as a notification and includes the press release detailing these results.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated October 27, 2010, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should refer to that document for specific financial data and commentary.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the full financial statements. It incorporates by reference a separate press release (Exhibit 99.1) where those details are disclosed.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the SEC has been notified of the information, but it is generally not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as if it were 'filed'. Investors should still review the furnished information, but the legal implications for misstatements are typically different.