---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001051470-23-000181"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "CCI"
cik: "0001051470"
company_name: "CROWN CASTLE INC."
filed_at: "2023-12-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T11:38:18.574217+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Crown Castle finalizes Anthony Melone's interim CEO compensation: $265K monthly salary plus $4.33M RSU grant

## Summary
- Mr. Melone appointed interim President and CEO, effective Jan 16, 2024.
- Monthly base salary of $265,000 while serving as Interim Officer.
- Restricted stock units valued at ~$4.33M granted under 2022 LTIP; vest on first anniversary or upon termination without cause.
- Mr. Melone will not participate in 2024 EMT Annual Incentive Plan or receive Board compensation during service.
- Compensation approved by Board on Dec 12, 2023; filed as amendment to Dec 7, 2023 8-K.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001051470-23-000181
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: CCI
- cik: 0001051470
- company_name: CROWN CASTLE INC.
- filed_at: 2023-12-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1051470/000105147023000181/0001051470-23-000181-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1051470/000105147023000181/cci-20231206.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Anthony J. Melone was appointed as interim President and Chief Executive Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: interim President and Chief Executive Officer
  source text: On December 6, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors ("Board") appointed Mr. Melone, a member of the Board, as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company ("Interim Officer"), effective as of January 16, 2024 ("Effective Date").
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1051470/000105147023000181/0001051470-23-000181-index.htm

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