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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 20, 2016)

Filed October 20, 2016For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) filed an 8-K on October 20, 2016, primarily to furnish its third-quarter 2016 financial results and related supplemental information. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed results, it directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) made available on the same day. These documents are the primary source of information regarding CCI's operational and financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Investors should refer to the referenced press release and supplemental package for specifics on revenue, earnings, operational metrics, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. It's important to note that the information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibits is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities as formally filed documents, unless specifically incorporated by reference into a later filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) announced its Q3 2016 financial results via a press release furnished with this 8-K.
  • 2A supplemental information package containing additional financial and operational details for the period ending September 30, 2016, was also made available.
  • 3Investors are directed to Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Supplemental Information Package) for the full details of the Q3 2016 results.
  • 4The filing does not contain the financial results directly but serves as notification and provides access to them.
  • 5Information furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this report is not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes unless explicitly incorporated into another filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual Q3 2016 financial results are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a supplemental information package (Exhibit 99.2) that were furnished with this 8-K filing on October 20, 2016. You should look for these exhibits on the SEC's EDGAR database or Crown Castle's investor relations website.

When information is 'furnished,' it generally means the company is providing it to the public but is not assuming the same level of legal liability as if it were 'filed' with the SEC under certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (like Section 18). This is common for earnings releases and supplemental data that are primarily for informational purposes.

Supplemental information packages typically include more detailed financial statements, operational metrics relevant to the company's business (e.g., for CCI, this could involve tower statistics, customer counts, or revenue breakdowns by segment), and potentially management commentary or outlook that might not be in the main press release.