8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 2, 2016)

Filed August 2, 2016For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2016, primarily to announce its quarterly dividend. The company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.885 per share of common stock. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 30, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2016. This announcement is important for income-focused investors as it confirms the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The filing also includes the press release as an exhibit. It's crucial to note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release, is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a formally filed document. This is standard practice for Regulation FD disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.885 per share.
  • 2The dividend payment date is September 30, 2016.
  • 3The record date for dividend eligibility is September 16, 2016.
  • 4The announcement was made via a press release furnished with the 8-K filing.
  • 5This filing is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure regarding dividend payment.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Crown Castle International Corp.'s declaration of its quarterly dividend, adhering to Regulation FD disclosure requirements.

The declared quarterly dividend is $0.885 per share of the company's common stock.

The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2016, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on September 16, 2016.

No, this 8-K filing, dated August 2, 2016, does not contain any new financial statements or material business updates beyond the announcement of the quarterly dividend. The information is furnished and not formally 'filed'.