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CROWN CASTLE INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from CROWN CASTLE INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

CROWN CASTLE INC. shareholders approved Non-binding, advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“The non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 348,903,606 45,961,809 348,613 14,804,582”
Shareholder Votes

CROWN CASTLE INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2026 at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“The ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2026: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 403,302,019 6,525,343 191,248 0”
Shareholder Votes

CROWN CASTLE INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“At the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders ("Annual Meeting") of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") held on May 20, 2026, the Company's stockholders (1) elected each of the nine nominees for director, to serve until the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified”
Debt Financings

CROWN CASTLE INC. incurred revolving credit of $4.5 billion with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. at Term SOFR plus 0.750% to 1.375% per annum maturing May 1, 2031.

“The New Credit Facility provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility having aggregate commitments of $4.5 billion and replaces the Existing Credit Agreement (as defined below).”
M&A Transactions

CROWN CASTLE INC. completed a disposition involving Fiber Finco, LLC (Zayo Purchaser) and Small Cells Holdco Inc. (Arium Networks) for $8.5 billion in cash (closed 2026-05-01).

“cells business to Small Cells Holdco Inc., a Delaware corporation, referred to as Arium Networks (together with Zayo Purchaser, "Purchasers") for aggregate cash proceeds of $8.5 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments ("Transaction"). The Transaction was consummated pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March”
Material Agreements

CROWN CASTLE INC. terminated Existing Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders and issuing banks from time to time party thereto (effective 2026-05-01).

“On May 1, 2026, in connection with the effectiveness of the New Credit Facility, the Company terminated the commitments under the Credit Agreement dated as of January 21, 2016 (as amended, "Existing Credit Agreement"), among the Company, the lenders and issuing banks from time to time party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent.”
Material Agreements

CROWN CASTLE INC. entered into New Credit Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders and issuing banks from time to time party thereto valued at $4.5 billion (effective 2026-05-01).

“On May 1, 2026, Crown Castle Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Company"), entered into a credit agreement ("New Credit Facility") with the lenders and issuing banks from time to time party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent.”

Christopher D. Levendos resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer—Fiber at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“As of the Closing Date, Christopher D. Levendos has resigned from his position as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer—Fiber to pursue an opportunity with Zayo.”
Earnings Releases

CROWN CASTLE INC. updated its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).

“Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and maintained its full year 2026 Outlook, as reflected in the table below.”
Restructurings & Charges

CROWN CASTLE INC. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $30 million affecting towers business (approximately 20%).

“consolidated statement of operations) by approximately 20%. In connection with the Plan, the Company estimates it will incur aggregate restructuring charges of approximately $30 million, most of which the Company expects to incur in the first and second quarters of 2026. With respect to the employee headcount reductions, the Company estimates it will incur”
Governance Changes

CROWN CASTLE INC.: Amended and restated the Charter to eliminate unnecessary and outdated provisions (effective 2025-05-21).

“the Company's stockholders approved the proposals to amend and restate the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation ("Charter") to eliminate (1) all supermajority voting requirements and (2) certain unnecessary or outdated provisions set forth therein”
Governance Changes

CROWN CASTLE INC.: Amended and restated the Charter to eliminate supermajority voting requirements (effective 2025-05-21).

“The Charter Amendments became effective upon the filing of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on May 21, 2025.”

Steven J. Moskowitz resigned as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On April 10, 2025, Steven J. Moskowitz, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Crown Castle Inc. (“Company”), effectuated his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately.”

Edmond Chan departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“Edmond Chan will, effective April 18, 2025, cease serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Crown Castle Inc.”

Sunit Patel changed role as EVP and Chief Financial Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“at which time Sunit Patel will assume the role of EVP and CFO as previously announced on March 12, 2025.”

Daniel K. Schlanger was appointed as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“the Company’s board of directors (“Board”) appointed Daniel K. Schlanger, the Company’s Executive Vice President (“EVP”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), to serve as Interim President and CEO of the Company (“Interim CEO”), effective March 23, 2025”

Steven J. Moskowitz departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“Steven J. Moskowitz ceased to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective March 23, 2025.”

Katherine Motlagh was appointed as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On March 11, 2025, the Board of Directors ("Board") of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") appointed Katherine Motlagh to the Board, effective March 17, 2025.”

Sunit Patel was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On March 12, 2025, the Board appointed Sunit Patel, age 63, as Executive Vice President ("EVP") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company, effective as of April 1, 2025 ("Effective Date").”

Sunit Patel resigned as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On March 16, 2025, Sunit Patel, a non-employee director of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company"), notified the Company of his decision to resign from his position as a director on the Company's Board of Directors ("Board"), effective March 17, 2025.”
Governance Changes

CROWN CASTLE INC.: Changed the period from 120 days to 90 days for determining whether a stockholder special meeting request contains an item substantially similar to a prior meeting item (effective 2025-02-26).

“Effective immediately, the By-laws amendment alters such By-laws provision by changing the reference to 120 days to 90 days.”

Cindy Christy departed as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On February 20, 2025, Ari Fitzgerald and Cindy Christy, non-employee directors of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company"), each notified the Company of their decision not to stand for re-election as a director nominee of the Company at its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, currently scheduled for May 21, 2025 ("2025 Annual Meeting").”

Ari Fitzgerald departed as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On February 20, 2025, Ari Fitzgerald and Cindy Christy, non-employee directors of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company"), each notified the Company of their decision not to stand for re-election as a director nominee of the Company at its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, currently scheduled for May 21, 2025 ("2025 Annual Meeting").”

Daniel K. Schlanger departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“Daniel K. Schlanger will, effective March 31, 2025, cease serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company").”
Governance Changes

CROWN CASTLE INC.: Amended and restated bylaws to add provisions for stockholder-requested special meetings (25% ownership threshold), reduce voting standard for bylaw amendments from super-majority to majority, and make technical changes (effective 2024-11-06).

“ITEM 5.03—AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR On November 6, 2024, the board of directors of Crown Castle Inc. (the "Company") unanimously approved and adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company's Amended and Restated By-laws (as amended and restated, the "Second Amended and Restated By-laws"), effective immediately.”

Catherine Piche was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer–Towers at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On September 23, 2024, the Board of Directors ("Board") of the Company appointed Catherine Piche, age 53, as EVP and COO–Towers, effective as of the Effective Date.”

Michael J. Kavanagh retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer–Towers at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On September 23, 2024, Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") was notified by Michael J. Kavanagh, its Executive Vice President ("EVP") and Chief Operating Officer ("COO")–Towers, that he has elected to retire from the Company.”
Restructurings & Charges

CROWN CASTLE INC. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $110 million affecting Fiber segment (reducing the Company's total employee headcount by more than 10%).

“On June 11, 2024, Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") initiated a restructuring plan ("Plan") as part of the Company's efforts to drive operational efficiencies and enhance returns by increasing return thresholds on new growth opportunities and reducing operating costs, with a primary focus on the Company's Fiber segment. The Plan includes reducing the Company's total employee headcount by more than 10% and closing certain offices. In connection with the Plan, the Company estimates it will incur aggregate restructuring charges of approximately $110 million, most of which the Company expects to incur in the second and third quarters of 2024.”
Earnings Releases

CROWN CASTLE INC. updated its first quarter ended March 31, 2024 guidance (reaffirmed).

“CROWN CASTLE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS AND MAINTAINS OUTLOOK FOR FULL YEAR 2024”

Anthony J. Melone changed role as Special Advisor at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On the Effective Date, Mr. Melone will cease serving as Interim CEO, but will remain with the Company as a Special Advisor to advise Mr. Moskowitz through May 31, 2024”

Steven J. Moskowitz was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“appointed Steven J. Moskowitz to serve as the President and CEO and as a member of the Board, effective April 11, 2024”
Material Agreements

CROWN CASTLE INC. entered into Sales Agreements with certain sales agents valued at up to $750,000,000 (effective 2024-03-20).

“On March 20, 2024, Crown Castle Inc. (“Company”) entered into sales agreements (“Sales Agreements”) with each of BofA Securities, Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BTIG, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., Jefferies LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., SG Americas Securities, LLC, TD Securities (USA) LLC and Truist Securities, Inc. (each, a “Sales Agent” and collectively, “Sales Agents”), pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell from time to time shares (“Shares”) of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $750,000,000.”
Earnings Releases

CROWN CASTLE INC. updated its the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On January 24, 2024, Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") issued a press release disclosing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.”

Christopher D. Levendos was appointed as EVP and COO–Fiber at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On January 23, 2024, the Company's board of directors ("Board") appointed Michael J. Kavanagh, age 55, as the Company's Executive Vice President ("EVP") and Chief Operating Officer ("COO")–Towers and appointed Christopher D. Levendos, age 56, as the Company's EVP and COO–Fiber, each effective immediately.”

Michael J. Kavanagh was appointed as EVP and COO–Towers at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On January 23, 2024, the Company's board of directors ("Board") appointed Michael J. Kavanagh, age 55, as the Company's Executive Vice President ("EVP") and Chief Operating Officer ("COO")–Towers and appointed Christopher D. Levendos, age 56, as the Company's EVP and COO–Fiber, each effective immediately.”

Jay A. Brown was appointed as Advisor at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“entered into an agreement with Jay A. Brown, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and President, pursuant to which Mr. Brown would remain with the Company in an advisory capacity from January 17, 2024 through June 6, 2024.”

Bradley E. Singer was appointed as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“appointing Bradley E. Singer as a director and a member of the Board's Audit Committee, each effective January 17, 2024.”

Sunit Patel was appointed as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On January 8, 2024, the Board of Directors ("Board") of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") appointed Jason Genrich and Sunit Patel to the Board, effective immediately, to serve until the Company's 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.”

Jason Genrich was appointed as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On January 8, 2024, the Board of Directors ("Board") of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") appointed Jason Genrich and Sunit Patel to the Board, effective immediately, to serve until the Company's 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.”
Governance Changes

CROWN CASTLE INC.: Amended and restated By-laws removing provisions requiring stockholders to provide certain difficult-to-obtain information for proposals or director nominations (effective 2023-12-19).

“On December 19, 2023, the Board adopted amended and restated By-laws, effective immediately, removing certain provisions in the By-laws that required that stockholders seeking to submit proposals or to nominate director candidates provide the Company with certain information that could be difficult for such stockholders to obtain or provide.”
Material Agreements

CROWN CASTLE INC. entered into Cooperation Agreement with Elliott Investment Management L.P., Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. (together, Elliott) (effective 2023-12-19).

“On December 19, 2023, Crown Castle Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a letter agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with Elliott Investment Management L.P., Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. (together, “Elliott”).”

Maria M. Pope resigned as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On December 18, 2023, W. Benjamin Moreland and Maria M. Pope informed the Board of their decisions to resign from their positions as directors on the Board. Mr. Moreland’s and Ms. Pope’s resignations from such roles were effective December 19, 2023.”

W. Benjamin Moreland resigned as Director at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On December 18, 2023, W. Benjamin Moreland and Maria M. Pope informed the Board of their decisions to resign from their positions as directors on the Board. Mr. Moreland’s and Ms. Pope’s resignations from such roles were effective December 19, 2023.”

Anthony J. Melone was appointed as interim President and Chief Executive Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“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").”

Anthony J. Melone was appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“the Board has appointed Anthony J. Melone, a member of the Board, as interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the "Interim CEO"), commencing on January 16, 2024.”

Jay A. Brown departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at CROWN CASTLE INC..

“On December 6, 2023, Jay A. Brown informed the board of directors (the "Board") of Crown Castle Inc. (the "Company") of his decision to retire, pursuant to the Company's Extended Service Separation Program, from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board.”
Governance Changes

CROWN CASTLE INC.: Amended and restated bylaws to remove Acting in Concert provisions regarding stockholder proposals and director nominations (effective 2023-12-06).

“On December 6, 2023, the Board amended and restated its By-laws (as amended and restated, "2023 By-laws"), effective immediately, removing the Acting in Concert provisions in the By-laws that required that stockholders seeking to submit proposals or to nominate director candidates provide the Company with information which could be difficult for such stockholders to obtain.”
Debt Financings

CROWN CASTLE INC. incurred senior notes of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.600% Senior Notes due 2029 and $750,000,000 aggregate princip with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. at 5.600% per annum on the 2029 Notes and 5.800% per annum on the 2034 Notes maturing June 1, 2029 for the 2029 Notes and March 1, 2034 for the 2034 Notes.

“On December 6, 2023, Crown Castle Inc. (“Company”) closed its previously announced public offering (“Debt Offering”) of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.600% Senior Notes due 2029 (“2029 Notes”) and $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.800% Senior Notes due 2034 (“2034 Notes,” together with the 2029 Notes, “Notes”).”
Material Agreements

CROWN CASTLE INC. entered into Tenth Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. valued at $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.600% Senior Notes due 2029 and $750,000,0 (effective 2023-12-06).

“On December 6, 2023, Crown Castle Inc. (“Company”) closed its previously announced public offering (“Debt Offering”) of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.600% Senior Notes due 2029 (“2029 Notes”) and $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.800% Senior Notes due 2034 (“2034 Notes,” together with the 2029 Notes, “Notes”). The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of February 11, 2019 (“Base Indenture”), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (“Trustee”), as amended and supplemented by the tenth supplemental indenture dated as of December 6, 2023 (“Tenth Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, “Indenture”), between the Company and the Trustee.”

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