Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI) sets 2026 EMT incentives and declares dividend
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Crown Castle Inc. filed an update covering executive incentives and shareholder returns. The Board approved a 2026 Annual Incentive Plan for the executive management team, including the CEO, providing potential cash bonuses based on corporate financial performance versus preset targets, with awards expressed as a percentage of base salary and no guarantees.
The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per common share, payable on March 31, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 13, 2026. Future dividends will continue to depend on Board approval.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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): February 25, 2026
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ITEM 5.02—DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
(e) 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan. On February 25, 2026, the Board of Directors ("Board") of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company"), following approval by the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board, approved the Crown Castle Inc. 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan ("2026 Incentive Plan") for the Company's executive management team ("EMT"), including Christian H. Hillabrant (the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer) and the Company's other executive officers. The 2026 Incentive Plan is intended to provide incentives to members of the Company's EMT in the form of cash payments for achieving certain performance goals established under the 2026 Incentive Plan. Under the 2026 Incentive Plan, each eligible participant has an assigned target incentive level, expressed as a percentage of base salary. Depending on the achievement of specified levels of corporate financial performance goals, each eligible participant may earn a portion or multiple of the target incentive. The Board's approval of the 2026 Incentive Plan does not create a guarantee of an incentive award to any eligible participant, and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee retains discretion to discontinue or amend the 2026 Incentive Plan at any time. The foregoing is not a complete summary of the terms of the 2026 Incentive Plan and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the 2026 Incentive Plan, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7.01—REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On February 25, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per share of Company common stock, par value $0.01 per share, payable on March 31, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026. The Company's press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01—FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 10.1 | Crown Castle Inc. 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 25, 2026 | |||||||
| 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: February 25, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
 | NEWS RELEASE February 25, 2026 | |||||||
| Contacts: Sunit Patel, CFO | |||||
| Kris Hinson, VP & Treasurer | |||||
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Crown Castle Inc. | ||||
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Crown Castle Declares Quarterly
Common Stock Dividend
February 25, 2026 - HOUSTON, TEXAS - Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per common share. The quarterly dividend is payable on March 31, 2026, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026. Future dividends are subject to the approval of Crown Castle's Board of Directors.
ABOUT CROWN CASTLE
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases approximately 40,000 cell towers and approximately 90,000 route miles of fiber supporting small cells and fiber solutions across every major U.S. market. This nationwide portfolio of communications infrastructure connects cities and communities to essential data, technology and wireless service – bringing information, ideas and innovations to the people and businesses that need them. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit www.crowncastle.com.
FAQ
What did Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) announce in its latest 8-K filing?
Crown Castle announced a new 2026 executive annual incentive plan and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per common share, payable March 31, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 13, 2026, subject to ongoing Board approval for future dividends.
How does Crown Castle’s 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan work for executives?
The 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan offers cash incentives to Crown Castle’s executive management team based on achieving specific corporate financial performance goals, with each executive’s target award set as a percentage of base salary and potential payouts varying with performance levels relative to those goals.
Is Crown Castle’s 2026 executive incentive award guaranteed for participants?
No, the 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan does not guarantee incentive awards. Payouts depend on meeting defined performance goals, and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee can amend or discontinue the plan at any time, giving the Board significant discretion over final awards and plan terms.
What dividend did Crown Castle (CCI) declare and when will it be paid?
Crown Castle declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026, with future dividends remaining subject to Board approval.
Who is covered by Crown Castle’s 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan?
The 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan applies to Crown Castle’s executive management team, including President and Chief Executive Officer Christian H. Hillabrant and the company’s other executive officers, aligning their potential cash bonuses with achievement of specified corporate financial performance measures for 2026.
Where can investors find the full terms of Crown Castle’s 2026 incentive plan?
Investors can review the full terms of Crown Castle’s 2026 EMT Annual Incentive Plan in Exhibit 10.1 to the current report, which is incorporated by reference and provides detailed conditions, performance measures, and administrative provisions beyond the brief summary in the main disclosure.