[8-K] Crown Castle Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) filed a Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) on 30 Jul 2025 to furnish—not file—a press release announcing publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report and related updates to the company’s sustainability website. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1; no financial statements or operational metrics accompany the filing.

The disclosure is strictly informational, aimed at investors focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Because the furnished materials are excluded from Exchange Act liability and are not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, the event carries no immediate accounting or guidance implications. There are no changes to executive leadership, capital structure, or earnings outlook disclosed.

Insights

ESG Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K furnishes ESG report; minimal direct financial impact.

Crown Castle’s filing signals continued attention to sustainability reporting, aligning with peer practices in the tower REIT space. However, absent new quantitative ESG targets or cap-ex commitments, the disclosure is largely reputational. Investors focused on ESG ratings may view the transparency favorably, but cash-flow and valuation models remain unchanged. I classify the impact as neutral.

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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): July 30, 2025

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)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value			CCI			New 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 7.01—REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On July 30, 2025, Crown Castle Inc. issued a press release announcing the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report and updates to its sustainability website. The July 30, 2025 press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01—FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated July 30, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K ("Form 8-K") and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are furnished as part of this Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information or exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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: July 30, 2025

FAQ

What did Crown Castle (CCI) announce in the July 30 2025 Form 8-K?

The company furnished a press release detailing the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report and updates to its sustainability website.

Does the 8-K include any new financial guidance or results for CCI?

No. The filing contains no financial data, guidance, or earnings information; it is limited to ESG disclosure.

Is the information in Item 7.01 considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. It is furnished, not filed, and therefore is not subject to Section 18 liability nor automatically incorporated into other filings.

Where can investors find the full 2024 Sustainability Report?

The report is available on Crown Castle’s updated sustainability website, as referenced in Exhibit 99.1.

Were any exhibits included with the Crown Castle 8-K?

Yes. Exhibit 99.1 is the press release; Exhibit 104 contains cover-page XBRL data.