8-K/AExhibits & Filings

CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Dec 15, 2017)

Filed December 15, 2017For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) has filed an amendment (8-K/A) to its prior Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 1, 2017. This amendment is primarily to provide the necessary historical financial statements and pro forma financial information related to its acquisition of LTS Group Holdings LLC, also known as Lightower. Investors should note that this filing does not introduce new strategic information or material events. Instead, it serves to complete the disclosure requirements for the Lightower acquisition by furnishing the financial details of the acquired entity and the combined pro forma financial picture. This allows investors to better assess the financial impact of the Lightower acquisition on Crown Castle's overall financial position and performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a previous 8-K filing dated November 1, 2017.
  • 2The amendment's purpose is to include required financial statements and pro forma information for the acquisition of Lightower (LTS Group Holdings LLC).
  • 3Filed are the audited consolidated financial statements of Lightower for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Filed are the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Lightower for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5Filed are the unaudited preliminary pro forma condensed combined financial information for Crown Castle, reflecting the acquisition, for the year ended December 31, 2016, and the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 6This filing is procedural, providing essential financial data for the Lightower acquisition, rather than announcing new events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this amended 8-K filing is to provide the historical financial statements of the acquired company, Lightower, and pro forma financial information for Crown Castle, reflecting the impact of the Lightower acquisition. This information was required but not included in the initial 8-K filing on November 1, 2017.

The filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements of Lightower for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017.

No, this filing is primarily administrative and financial in nature. It amends a previous report to include financial statements and pro forma data related to an acquisition. It does not contain new operational strategies or significant business updates for Crown Castle.

The financial statements of Lightower for the year ended December 31, 2016, are available as Exhibit 99.1. The unaudited financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, are Exhibit 99.2. The unaudited preliminary pro forma condensed combined financial information for Crown Castle is Exhibit 99.3.