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Crown Castle (CCI) investors approve directors, PwC ratification and 2026 say-on-pay

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Crown Castle Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on May 20, 2026. Stockholders elected nine director nominees, each receiving over 382 million votes in favor, with broker non-votes of 14,804,582 on each director item.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2026, with 403,302,019 votes for, 6,525,343 against, and 191,248 abstentions. In addition, they approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, with 348,903,606 votes for, 45,961,809 against, 348,613 abstentions, and 14,804,582 broker non-votes.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Highest director votes for 394,069,958 votes Votes for Christian H. Hillabrant director election
Lowest director votes for 382,087,418 votes Votes for Anthony J. Melone director election
Auditor ratification votes for 403,302,019 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 6,525,343 votes Opposition to PwC ratification
Say-on-pay votes for 348,903,606 votes Non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 45,961,809 votes Opposition to executive compensation proposal
Broker non-votes on director and pay items 14,804,582 votes Broker non-votes for each director and say-on-pay proposal
broker non-votes financial
"Name | Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accountants financial
"ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants"
Independent registered public accountants are external auditing firms licensed to examine a public company’s financial records and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements are accurate and follow accounting rules. They matter to investors because their independent check is like a neutral referee confirming the score in a game — it reduces the risk of errors or misleading information and helps investors trust the financial reports used to make decisions.
non-binding, advisory basis financial
"approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"At the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders ("Annual Meeting") of Crown Castle Inc."
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2026
Crown Castle Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware 001-16441 76-0470458
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

8020 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024-1908
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 570-3000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueCCINew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


ITEM 5.07—SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

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, (2) ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2026, and (3) approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2026, for the Annual Meeting. The final voting results for each proposal submitted to a vote are set forth below:

1) Election of Directors:

NameVotes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
P. Robert Bartolo386,011,1958,988,680214,15314,804,582
Andrea J. Goldsmith392,438,4732,460,447315,10814,804,582
Christian H. Hillabrant394,069,958930,095213,97514,804,582
Tammy K. Jones388,902,2976,079,367232,36414,804,582
Kevin T. Kabat388,901,8576,075,203236,96814,804,582
Anthony J. Melone382,087,41812,916,953209,65714,804,582
Katherine Motlagh393,416,4671,467,493330,06814,804,582
Kevin A. Stephens392,138,0542,838,273237,70114,804,582
Matthew Thornton, III388,851,8295,817,597544,60214,804,582

2) The ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2026:

Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
403,302,0196,525,343191,2480

3) The non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers:

Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
348,903,60645,961,809348,61314,804,582





SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CROWN CASTLE INC. 
By:/s/ Edward B. Adams, Jr.
Name:Edward B. Adams, Jr.
Title:Executive Vice President
and General Counsel
Date: May 20, 2026


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