[8-K] CROWN CASTLE INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crown Castle expanded its board and added a new director. The board size was increased to 10 members and Mr. Hillabrant was appointed as a director effective immediately prior to the effective date. The filing states there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Hillabrant and any other persons regarding his selection, no related‑party transactions reportable under Regulation S‑K Item 404(a), and no material plan, contract, arrangement, grant or award entered into or amended in connection with his appointment.

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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): September 15, 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.)

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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).

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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 5.02—DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

(d) As disclosed on August 4, 2025, the Board of Directors ("Board") of Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") previously appointed Christian H. Hillabrant as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective as of his commencement of employment, which occurred on September 15, 2025 ("Effective Date"). On the Effective Date, the Board (1) expanded the size of the Board to 10 members, effective immediately prior to the Effective Date, and (2) appointed Mr. Hillabrant as a director, effective as of the Effective Date.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Hillabrant and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and there are no related party transactions involving Mr. Hillabrant that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. In addition, there is no material plan, contract or arrangement to which Mr. Hillabrant is a party or in which he participates that is entered into or amended in connection with his appointment to the Board, or any grant or award (or modification thereto) to Mr. Hillabrant under any such plan, contract or arrangement in connection with such appointment.

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: September 15, 2025

FAQ

What did Crown Castle (CCI) report in the 8-K?

The company expanded its board to 10 members and appointed Mr. Hillabrant as a director; the filing notes no related‑party transactions or compensation arrangements tied to the appointment.

How many directors will Crown Castle's board have after the change?

10 members after the board was expanded and the new director appointment became effective.

Is there any reported related‑party transaction involving the new director?

No. The filing states there are no related‑party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) involving Mr. Hillabrant.

Was any new compensation, grant, or plan entered into for Mr. Hillabrant?

No. The filing states there is no material plan, contract, arrangement, grant or award entered into or amended in connection with his appointment.

Was Mr. Hillabrant selected through an arrangement with other parties?

No. The filing states there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Hillabrant and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director.