Crown Castle Inc. Files Definitive Proxy Materials
Ticker: CCI · Form: DEFA14A · Filed: Apr 22, 2024 · CIK: 1051470
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Crown Castle INC. (CCI) |
| Form Type | DEFA14A |
| Filed Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 11 |
| Reading Time | 13 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, regulatory-filing, governance
Related Tickers: CCI
TL;DR
CCI filed definitive proxy docs, shareholder vote incoming.
AI Summary
Crown Castle Inc. filed a Definitive Additional Materials document (DEFA14A) on April 22, 2024. This filing is related to their proxy statement and is not a preliminary or confidential version. The company is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates that Crown Castle Inc. is proceeding with its shareholder communication and voting process, which is crucial for corporate governance and decision-making.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing for a public company's proxy statement, not indicating any immediate financial distress or significant corporate event.
Key Players & Entities
- CROWN CASTLE INC. (company) — Registrant
- 0001051470-24-000139.txt (document) — Filing document name
- 20240422 (date) — Filing date
- 8020 KATY FREEWAY (address) — Company business and mailing address
- HOUSTON (location) — Company city
- DE (location) — State of incorporation
FAQ
What type of SEC filing is this?
This is a DEFA14A, which is a Definitive Additional Materials filing related to a Proxy Statement.
Who is the registrant for this filing?
The registrant is Crown Castle Inc.
When was this filing made?
The filing was made on April 22, 2024.
What is the company's primary business address?
The company's business address is 8020 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024.
What is Crown Castle Inc.'s state of incorporation?
Crown Castle Inc. is incorporated in Delaware (DE).
Filing Stats: 3,184 words · 13 min read · ~11 pages · Grade level 13.6 · Accepted 2024-04-22 17:27:45
Filing Documents
- a2024revisedproxystatement.htm (DEFA14A) — 67KB
- a2024supplementproxystatem.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 330KB
- a2024supplementproxystatema.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 735KB
- cclogoletter2019.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 276KB
- 0001051470-24-000139.txt ( ) — 1894KB
From the Filing
Document 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 x 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 under 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) x 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 CROWN CASTLE INC. 8020 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77024 SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE CROWN CASTLE INC. 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024 900 AM (CENTRAL TIME) The following Notice of Change to Slate of Company Nominees filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 22, 2024 (Supplement Date) relates to our Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement (Proxy Statement) of Crown Castle Inc. (Crown Castle, Company, we, our, or us), dated April 11, 2024, and is being made available to stockholders of the Company in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors (Board) of the Company for use in connection with the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (2024 Annual Meeting). NOTICE OF CHANGE TO SLATE OF COMPANY NOMINEES On or about April 11, 2024, Crown Castle distributed via mail or made available to our stockholders via Internet our Proxy Statement. The Proxy Statement describes the matters to be voted upon at the 2024 Annual Meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 900 a.m. Central Time at our offices located at 8020 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024. This supplement (Supplement) supplements and amends the Proxy Statement to revise the list of Company Nominees (defined below) standing for election to our Board and certain other information in the Proxy Statement, including the Company's WHITE proxy card. This Supplement should be read in conjunction with the Proxy Statement as you consider how to vote your shares. Capitalized terms not defined in this Supplement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Proxy Statement. Your vote is especially important at the 2024 Annual Meeting. The Board unanimously recommends that you vote FOR ONLY the twelve (12) Company nominees up for election to the Board at the 2024 Annual Meeting (Company Nominees). Please vote using the WHITE proxy card or voting instruction form listing the twelve (12) Company Nominees, and as the Board recommends on all other proposals. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED PRIOR TO THE SUPPLEMENT DATE, YOU MUST RE-VOTE YOUR SHARES IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE COUNTED. PLEASE READ THIS SUPPLEMENT CAREFULLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROXY STATEMENT. Except as set forth herein, this Supplement does not change the proposals to be acted on at the 2024 Annual Meeting or our Board's recommendations with respect to the proposals, which are described in the Proxy Statement. Except as specifically supplemented or amended by the information contained in this Supplement, all information set forth in the Proxy Statement continues to apply and should be considered when voting your shares using one of the methods described in the Proxy Statement. Change to Slate of Company Nominees On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the Company announced the appointment of Steven J. Moskowitz as our President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the appointment of Mr. Moskowitz to our Board, effective April 11, 2024. Shortly after the announcement, on Friday, April 12, 2024, Theodore B. Miller, Jr. and Boots Capital Management, LLC (together with Mr. Miller and other entities and persons affiliated or associated with Mr. Miller, collectively, Boots Group) filed a motion in its ongoing litigation ( Theodore B. Miller, Jr., et al. v. P. Robert Bartolo, et al. , Del. Ch., C.A. No. 2024-0176-JTL) in the Delaware Court of Chancery (Court) seeking to enjoin Crown Castle from expanding the size of the Board to include Mr. Moskowitz as a thirteenth member on the basis that doing so would dilute the impact of the Boots Group's nominees to the Board. The Company vigorously disputes the claims in the Boots Group's motion. Consistent with the Boots Group's approach throughout its campaign, we believe Mr. Miller has again pursued a litigation strategy that is attempting to interfere with the Company's critical strategic and operational initiatives. Although the Company vigorously disputes the Boots Group's claims, Crown Castle has determined it will not include Mr. Moskowitz on the Company's sla