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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 23, 2014)

Filed July 23, 2014For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) filed an 8-K on July 23, 2014, primarily to report its financial results for the second quarter of 2014. The filing itself is largely a notification of the release of this information, with the detailed financial results and supplemental data being provided via a press release and a separate supplemental information package, both furnished as exhibits. Investors should refer to these attached documents (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) for the specific financial performance details of the quarter ended June 30, 2014. It is important for investors to note that while this 8-K announces the results, the actual financial data and operational metrics are contained within the furnished exhibits. The filing explicitly states that the information furnished in the 8-K and its exhibits is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as formally filed information unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing. Therefore, a thorough review of the press release and supplemental package is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of CCI's Q2 2014 performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2014 via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The actual financial results and supplemental information were released through a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3Investors need to review the furnished exhibits (press release and supplemental package) for detailed Q2 2014 financial performance.
  • 4The filing serves as a notification of the financial results disclosure.
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its liability implications unless specifically referenced in other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results and supplemental information for the second quarter of 2014 can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated July 23, 2014) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information Package for the quarter ended June 30, 2014), which are furnished with this Form 8-K.

When information is "furnished" in an 8-K, it generally means it is being provided to the SEC for disclosure purposes but does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as formally "filed" documents. This means the company has less stringent liability for inaccuracies in furnished information unless it's later incorporated into a filed document.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the full financial statements. It serves as a notification that the financial results and supplemental information have been released. The detailed information is provided in the accompanying press release and supplemental information package, which are furnished as exhibits.