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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2011)

Filed January 27, 2011For Securities:CCI

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) on January 27, 2011, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended 2010. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather refers investors to a press release issued on January 26, 2011, which is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors seeking to understand CCI's operational performance and financial condition as of year-end 2010 should refer to this accompanying press release for specific data and commentary. The filing signifies a routine disclosure event, adhering to SEC regulations for reporting material information. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release is the critical document for analyzing the company's recent performance, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by management.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) filed an 8-K report on January 27, 2011.
  • 2The report announces the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 2010.
  • 3The detailed financial results are disclosed in a press release dated January 26, 2011.
  • 4This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 5The filing serves to make the press release publicly available as part of SEC reporting requirements.
  • 6Investors should consult the provided press release for specific financial performance data and operational commentary.
  • 7The information furnished in the 8-K and its exhibits is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by reference in another filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Crown Castle Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended 2010, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. Investors need to refer to the press release dated January 26, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report.

This filing itself does not contain new guidance. The press release dated January 26, 2011, furnished as an exhibit, would contain any forward-looking statements, outlook, or guidance provided by the company at that time.

This means that while the information is being reported to the SEC, it is generally not subject to the same liability provisions as formally 'filed' documents under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless the company specifically incorporates it into a different SEC filing.