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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jun 29, 2021)

Filed June 29, 2021For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) announced the closing of a $750 million public offering of 2.500% Senior Notes due 2031. The company intends to use the net proceeds primarily to repay existing debt, including the Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1, and outstanding commercial paper, with any remaining funds allocated for general corporate purposes. This strategic move strengthens the company's balance sheet by refinancing existing obligations with longer-term, lower-cost debt. The new notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally with existing senior indebtedness but junior to secured debt and structurally subordinated to subsidiary liabilities. The notes mature in July 2031, with a fixed interest rate of 2.500% payable semi-annually. The indenture includes covenants that limit the incurrence of liens and mergers, and provides noteholders with a put option in the event of a Change of Control Triggering Event. The company also retains the option to redeem the notes prior to maturity, with specific redemption prices depending on the timing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Closed a $750 million public offering of 2.500% Senior Notes due 2031.
  • 2Proceeds to be used for repaying Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1, and commercial paper.
  • 3Interest rate on new notes is 2.500% per annum, with semi-annual payments.
  • 4Notes mature on July 15, 2031.
  • 5Senior unsecured obligations ranking pari passu with other senior debt.
  • 6Indenture contains covenants on liens and mergers.
  • 7Holders have a repurchase right upon a Change of Control Triggering Event.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose is to refinance existing debt, specifically to repay the Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1, and outstanding commercial paper. This aims to improve the company's debt structure and potentially lower its overall borrowing costs.

The notes are senior unsecured obligations, meaning they rank equally with other existing and future senior indebtedness of Crown Castle. However, they are effectively junior to any secured indebtedness to the extent of the collateral value and structurally subordinated to the liabilities of the company's subsidiaries.

The notes carry a fixed interest rate of 2.500% per annum, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15, with a maturity date of July 15, 2031. The company has the option to redeem the notes prior to maturity, subject to certain conditions and call premiums.

In the event of a 'Change of Control Triggering Event' as defined in the indenture, noteholders have the right to require Crown Castle to repurchase their notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest.