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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 30, 2014)

Filed May 30, 2014For Securities:CCI

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) on May 30, 2014, primarily reports on the outcomes of its Annual Stockholder Meeting held on the same date. Key events included the election of four Class I directors, the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2014, and an advisory vote on executive compensation. All proposals received strong support from shareholders, indicating confidence in the board and management. In addition to the meeting results, the company announced the declaration of its quarterly dividend. A cash dividend of $0.35 per share will be paid to stockholders of record on June 20, 2014, with the payment date set for June 30, 2014. This dividend declaration is a regular event for investors, providing a consistent return on their investment in Crown Castle.

Key Highlights

  • 1Annual meeting of stockholders held on May 30, 2014.
  • 2Four Class I directors were elected for one-year terms.
  • 3PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2014.
  • 4Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers.
  • 5All proposals presented at the annual meeting received overwhelming majority support from stockholders.
  • 6Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share.
  • 7Dividend payment date is June 30, 2014, with a record date of June 20, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

The meeting resulted in the election of four Class I directors, the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2014, and an advisory approval of executive compensation. All these proposals received strong shareholder backing.

The vote on executive compensation was advisory, and the results show significant shareholder approval (286,688,771 votes for, 3,471,608 votes against). This indicates general satisfaction with the compensation structure as presented.

Crown Castle International Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share. This dividend will be paid on June 30, 2014, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 20, 2014.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified by shareholders to serve as the company's independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year 2014.