Crown Castle Files DEFA14A on Media Statement

TL;DR

**Crown Castle just filed a DEFA14A, confirming they made a responsive statement to the media today, Feb 28, 2024, but the actual statement isn't in this filing!**

AI Summary

Crown Castle Inc. filed a DEFA14A on February 28, 2024, indicating it made a responsive statement to media sources on the same date. This filing serves as soliciting material under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, specifically Rule 14a-12, and no filing fee was required. The document itself does not contain the text of the statement, only the notification of its issuance.

Why It Matters

This filing signals that Crown Castle Inc. felt it necessary to issue a public statement to media, which could be in response to rumors, news, or activist investor activity, potentially impacting investor perception.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The filing itself is low risk, but the underlying event of a company making a 'responsive statement' to media often implies a significant or sensitive issue is being addressed, which could carry medium risk depending on the statement's content.

Key Players & Entities

• Crown Castle Inc. (company) — Registrant and Filer
• February 28, 2024 (date) — Date of filing and media statement

FAQ

Filing Documents

• eh240453016_defa14a-rs.htm (DEFA14A) — 13KB
• 0000950142-24-000579.txt ( ) — 14KB

From the Filing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 Crown Castle Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 Below is the text of a responsive statement made to media sources by Crown Castle Inc. on February 28, 2024: The Ted Miller lawsuit is without merit. Crown Castle’s Board and management team are focused on conducting the Company’s business, including completing the strategic and operating review of the fiber business and its CEO search, in a manner that is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders. CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts are hereby identified as forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “likely,” “predicted,” “positioned,” “continue,” “target,” “seek,” “focus” and any variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include (1) statements and expectations regarding the process and outcomes of Company’s Fiber Review Committee, including that it will help enhance and unlock shareholder value, (2) statements and expectations regarding the process and outcomes of CEO Search Committee, including that it will conduct the search to identify Crown Castle’s next CEO, (3) that the actions set forth in this communication best position the Company for long term success, including our Board’s regular evaluation of all paths to enhance shareholder value, (4) that the Company will benefit from the experience and insights of the newly appointed directors, and (5) that the Company will identify the best path forward to capitalize on significant opportunities for growth in our industry. Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including prevailing market conditions, risk factors described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (“2023 Form 10-K”) and other factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. Our filings with the SEC are available through the SEC website at www.sec.gov or through our investor relations website at investor.crowncastle.com . We use our investor relations website to disclose information about us that may be deemed to be material. We encourage investors, the media and others interested in us to visit our investor relations website from time to time to review up-to-date information or to sign up for e-mail alerts to be notified when new or updated information is posted on the site. Important Stockholder Information The Company intends to file a proxy statement and a WHITE proxy card with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with its solicitation of proxies for its 2024 Annual Meeting. THE COMPANY’S STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, THE ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD, AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement, and other documents as and when filed by the Company with the SEC without charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov . Participant Information For participant information, see the Company’s Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2024 and available here .

View Full Filing

View this DEFA14A filing on SEC EDGAR