16,811 RSUs awarded to Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI) EVP & COO-Towers

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Piche Catherine reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CROWN CASTLE INC. executive Catherine Piche, EVP & COO-Towers, received a grant of 16,811 Time RSUs on February 25, 2026 under the company’s 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each RSU is a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.

These Time RSUs vest over three years, with 33 1/3% scheduled to vest on February 19 of each of 2027, 2028 and 2029, generally conditioned on her continued employment with Crown Castle or its affiliates and other specified criteria.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Piche Catherine

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8020 KATY FREEWAY

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77024

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CROWN CASTLE INC. [ CCI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & COO-Towers

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Time RSUs	(1)	02/25/2026		A		16,811		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	16,811	$0	16,811	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") is issued pursuant to the Crown Castle Inc. ("Company") 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended, and represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and vesting (i.e., forfeiture restriction termination) generally is subject to (i) the reporting person remaining an employee or director of the Company or its affiliates and (ii) the other criteria described in the footnote below.

2. 33 1/3% of these Time RSUs vests on February 19 of each of 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Remarks:

Exhibit List - Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Inge Pasman, Attorney-in-Fact	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity award did Catherine Piche report on this CCI Form 4?

The filing reports a grant of 16,811 Time RSUs to Catherine Piche of CROWN CASTLE INC. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, subject to future vesting conditions and continued service requirements.

What is the vesting schedule for Catherine Piche’s 16,811 CCI Time RSUs?

The 16,811 Time RSUs vest in three equal parts. 33 1/3% vests on February 19 of each of 2027, 2028 and 2029, generally requiring that Catherine Piche remain an employee or director of Crown Castle or its affiliates through those vesting dates.

What does each CROWN CASTLE INC. RSU granted to Catherine Piche represent?

Each RSU granted under the Crown Castle Inc. 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. Actual receipt of shares depends on meeting vesting conditions and avoiding forfeiture during the specified service period.

Under which plan were Catherine Piche’s CCI Time RSUs granted?

The Time RSUs were issued under the Crown Castle Inc. 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended. This plan governs the terms of the award, including how RSUs convert into common stock and the service and other criteria required for vesting.

Is the RSU grant to Catherine Piche a purchase of CCI shares?

No, the Form 4 describes a grant of Time RSUs, not a share purchase. RSUs are derivative awards that provide a right to receive Crown Castle common stock in the future if vesting and continued service conditions are satisfied over the scheduled period.

Who is the reporting person on this CCI Form 4 RSU transaction?

The reporting person is Catherine Piche, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer-Towers at CROWN CASTLE INC. The Form 4 reflects a direct award of Time RSUs to her, subject to the plan’s vesting and forfeiture terms.