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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 17, 2018)

Filed May 17, 2018For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) held its annual stockholder meeting on May 17, 2018, where several key matters were voted upon and approved by the company's shareholders. The most significant outcomes include the election of all twelve director nominees, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the current board leadership. Additionally, shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year 2018, ensuring continued oversight of the company's financial reporting. Furthermore, the compensation of the company's named executive officers was approved on a non-binding, advisory basis, reflecting shareholder agreement with the executive remuneration structure. Alongside these governance-related approvals, the company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share, payable on June 29, 2018, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2018. This dividend declaration is a direct benefit to shareholders and signals the company's ongoing commitment to returning value.

Key Highlights

  • 1All twelve director nominees were elected, signifying strong shareholder support for the board.
  • 2PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2018.
  • 3Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.
  • 4A quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share was declared, payable on June 29, 2018.
  • 5The dividend record date is set for June 15, 2018.
  • 6The voting results indicate overwhelming support for the ratified proposals, with minimal opposition.
  • 7Broker non-votes were present on the director election and executive compensation proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main outcomes were the election of all twelve director nominees, the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2018, and the advisory approval of named executive officer compensation. Additionally, a quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share was declared.

Shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of all twelve director nominees. For example, P. Robert Bartolo received over 362 million 'Votes For', with significantly fewer 'Votes Against' or 'Abstentions'.

Ratifying the independent auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, confirms shareholder confidence in the firm's ability to provide an objective and thorough audit of Crown Castle's financial statements for fiscal year 2018, which is crucial for financial transparency and investor trust.

The quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share is payable on June 29, 2018, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2018.