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Stock grant lifts Crown Castle (CCI) VP Collins to 6,938 shares

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CROWN CASTLE INC. Vice President and Controller Robert Sean Collins reported compensation-related stock activity in company shares. He received an award of 1,138 shares of common stock, reflecting stock acquired upon satisfaction of performance criteria for performance restricted stock units.

To cover tax withholding on this award, 325 shares were withheld by the issuer at $88.78 per share, described as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Collins directly holds 6,938 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 1,058 shares through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Collins Robert Sean
Role Vice President and Controller
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value 1,138 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value 325 $88.78 $29K
holding Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value — 6,938 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value — 1,058 shares (Indirect, By 401(K) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents stock acquired upon the satisfaction of performance criteria underlying an award of performance restricted stock units. Represents shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding. Represents shares previously acquired in transactions exempt under Rule 16b-3(c).
Performance award shares 1,138 shares Stock acquired from performance restricted stock units
Tax withholding shares 325 shares Shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations
Tax withholding price $88.78 per share Value used for 325-share tax-withholding disposition
Direct holdings after transactions 6,938 shares Common stock directly owned after award and withholding
Indirect 401(k) holdings 1,058 shares Common stock held indirectly by 401(k) plan
performance restricted stock units financial
"Represents stock acquired upon the satisfaction of performance criteria underlying an award of performance restricted stock units."
Performance restricted stock units (PRSUs) are promises to deliver company shares to employees or executives only if the business meets specific performance targets and any time-based holding rules. Think of them as a bonus that converts into stock only after set goals are reached, so investors watch PRSUs for two reasons: they can dilute existing shares if paid out, and they signal how closely management’s pay is tied to company performance.
tax withholding financial
"Represents shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding."
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory
"Represents shares previously acquired in transactions exempt under Rule 16b-3(c)."
An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.
401(K) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: By 401(K) Plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Collins Robert Sean

(Last)(First)(Middle)
8020 KATY FREEWAY

(Street)
HOUSTON TEXAS 77024

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CROWN CASTLE INC. [ CCI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Vice President and Controller
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value05/01/2026A1,138A$06,938(1)D
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value05/01/2026F325D$88.786,613(2)D
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value1,058(3)IBy 401(K) Plan
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents stock acquired upon the satisfaction of performance criteria underlying an award of performance restricted stock units.
2. Represents shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding.
3. Represents shares previously acquired in transactions exempt under Rule 16b-3(c).
Remarks:
/s/ Inge Pasman, Attorney-in-Fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did CCI executive Robert Sean Collins report in this Form 4 filing?

Robert Sean Collins reported a stock award and related tax withholding in CROWN CASTLE INC. common stock. He received 1,138 shares from performance-based restricted stock units and had 325 shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax obligations.

How many Crown Castle (CCI) shares did Collins receive as an award?

Collins received an award of 1,138 shares of CROWN CASTLE INC. common stock. Footnotes state these shares were acquired upon satisfaction of performance criteria underlying performance restricted stock units, indicating a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase.

Why were 325 CCI shares classified as a tax-withholding disposition?

The filing shows 325 shares with transaction code F at $88.78 per share, described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities. A footnote clarifies these shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding, not sold in the market.

What are Collins’ total CROWN CASTLE INC. holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Collins directly owns 6,938 shares of CROWN CASTLE INC. common stock. He also indirectly owns 1,058 shares through a 401(k) plan, giving a combined reported position across direct and indirect holdings in the filing.

How is the 401(k) plan ownership of CCI shares reported for Collins?

The Form 4 lists 1,058 shares held indirectly, with ownership noted as “By 401(K) Plan”. This indicates those CROWN CASTLE INC. shares are held in a retirement plan account associated with Collins, separate from his directly owned common stock holdings.