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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 24, 2013)

Filed July 24, 2013For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) filed an 8-K on July 24, 2013, to report its financial results for the second quarter of 2013. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial information. This filing serves as the official notification of the company's Q2 2013 performance. Investors should refer to the press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance issued by the company. It is important to note the disclaimer language within the 8-K, which states that the information furnished is not considered "filed" for regulatory purposes such as Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it does not carry the same legal implications as formally filed documents unless specifically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. Therefore, while the press release contains the substantive financial data, investors should be aware of this distinction.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2013 via an 8-K filing on July 24, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's Q2 2013 financial results.
  • 3Investors are directed to the July 24, 2013 press release for detailed financial performance data.
  • 4The filing does not provide the financial results directly but references an external document.
  • 5The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6This filing is a standard procedural step for announcing quarterly earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results for Crown Castle's second quarter of 2013 are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, dated July 24, 2013. You will need to access that press release for the specific figures.

The disclaimer means that while the information is being provided to the SEC, it is not subject to the same level of liability as formally 'filed' documents under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This is common practice for earnings releases furnished via 8-K. It doesn't negate the importance of the information for investors but alters its legal standing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance. Such information would be found within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with this report. Investors should review the press release for any outlook provided by the company.