Crown Castle International Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results; Provides 2010 Outlook

November 3, 2009 at 4:04 PM EST

HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE:CCI) today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

"We had another excellent quarter of record results, exceeding the high-end of our third quarter Outlook for site rental revenue, site rental gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA, and recurring cash flow," stated Ben Moreland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Crown Castle. "We are experiencing solid growth in our business and remain excited about the strong fundamentals underlying our industry, driven by the increasing demand for wireless communication services, including fourth generation wireless data services. Along with the third quarter results, we are announcing our full year 2010 Outlook, which suggests recurring cash flow growth of approximately 16%."

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS

Total revenue for the third quarter of 2009 increased 12% to $429.1 million from $384.3 million in the same period in 2008. Site rental revenue for the third quarter of 2009 increased $42.5 million, or 12%, to $396.5 million from $354.0 million for the same period in the prior year. Site rental gross margin, defined as site rental revenue less site rental cost of operations, increased $43.3 million, or 18%, to $281.6 million in the third quarter of 2009 from $238.2 million in the same period in 2008. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2009 increased $42.8 million, or 20%, to $260.5 million from $217.7 million in the same period in 2008.

Recurring cash flow, defined as Adjusted EBITDA less interest expense and sustaining capital expenditures, increased 16% from $123.5 million in the third quarter of 2008 to $143.8 million for the third quarter of 2009. Weighted average common shares outstanding was 286.7 million for the third quarter of 2009, as compared to 283.6 million for the same period in the prior year. Recurring cash flow per share, defined as recurring cash flow divided by weighted average common shares outstanding, was $0.50 in the third quarter of 2009, up 15% compared to $0.44 in the third quarter of 2008.

Net loss attributable to CCIC stockholders was $31.6 million for the third quarter of 2009, inclusive of $58.3 million of losses on interest rate swaps, compared to a net loss attributable to CCIC stockholders of $32.2 million for the same period in 2008. Net loss attributable to CCIC stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock was $36.8 million in the third quarter of 2009, compared to a net loss attributable to CCIC stockholders after deduction of dividends on preferred stock of $37.4 million for the same period in 2008. Net loss attributable to CCIC common stockholders per common share was $0.13 for each of the third quarter of 2009 and the third quarter 2008.

FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES

"I am very pleased with our third quarter results, our ability to increase our Outlook for the balance of 2009 and our continued successful financing activities," stated Jay Brown, Chief Financial Officer of Crown Castle. "Our recently completed $500 million of 7.125% senior notes, together with the $2.35 billion we refinanced earlier this year, have allowed us to extend our debt maturities over multiple years and eliminated any requirement to access the credit markets for almost five years. Furthermore, based on the improved credit markets, we believe our current refinancing options for the remaining portion of our debt have been greatly enhanced. As we look forward to 2010, I anticipate we will be in a position to resume investing the majority of our cash flow in activities, such as share purchases, tower acquisitions and land purchases that we believe will increase long-term recurring cash flow per share."

During the third quarter of 2009, Crown Castle issued $250 million of senior secured notes in two classes, A-1 and A-2. The Class A-1 Notes consist of $175 million of 6.25% Notes that fully amortize during the period beginning in January 2010 and ending on the final maturity date in August 2019. The Class A-2 Notes consist of $75 million of 9.0% Notes that fully amortize during the period beginning in September 2019 and ending on the final maturity date in August 2029. In July 2009, the proceeds of these notes were used to repay, in full, $221.5 million of previously outstanding Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-2, issued in 2004 by Global Signal Trust II and due in December 2009.

Also, during the third quarter of 2009, Crown Castle purchased, at par, $186.5 million of the Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2005-1 due in June 2035 ("June 2035 Notes"). Since October 1, 2009, Crown Castle has purchased, at par, $6.3 million of the June 2035 Notes. Pro forma for these purchases, Crown Castle has $1,691.4 million of June 2035 Notes outstanding.

On October 20, 2009, Crown Castle issued $500 million of 7.125% senior notes due in 2019. The proceeds of these notes will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment or repurchase of certain outstanding indebtedness of its subsidiaries.

As of September 30, 2009, pro forma for the completion of the $500 million of 7.125% senior notes offering, and after taking into account the aforementioned purchases in October by Crown Castle of the June 2035 Notes, Crown Castle has approximately $750 million in cash and cash equivalents (excluding restricted cash) and $188 million of availability under its $188 million revolving credit facility.

During the third quarter of 2009, Crown Castle invested approximately $32.4 million in capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were comprised of $5.5 million of sustaining capital expenditures and $26.9 million of revenue generating capital expenditures, of which $1.0 million was spent on land purchases, $21.2 million on existing sites and $4.7 million on the construction and acquisition of new sites.

In addition to the tables and information contained in this press release, Crown Castle will post supplemental information on its website at http://investor.crowncastle.com that will be discussed during its conference call tomorrow morning, Wednesday November 4, 2009.

OUTLOOK

This Outlook section contains forward-looking statements, and actual results may differ materially. Information regarding potential risks which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements herein is set forth below and in Crown Castle's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

The following Outlook table is based on current expectations and assumptions. The Outlook table includes the interest expense associated with the $500 million of 7.125% senior notes issued in October 2009, and assumes a US dollar to Australian dollar exchange rate of 0.88 US dollars to 1.00 Australian dollar for fourth quarter 2009 and full year 2010 Outlook.

For the purposes of this Outlook, interest expense is based on interest charges on debt outstanding as of November 3, 2009 and does not assume additional debt repayments beyond the aforementioned purchases disclosed in this release.

As reflected in the following table, Crown Castle has increased the midpoint of its full year 2009 Outlook, previously issued on July 29, 2009, for site rental revenue by $14.5 million, site rental gross margin by $17.5 million, Adjusted EBITDA by $20.5 million and recurring cash flow by $20.5 million.

The following table sets forth Crown Castle's current Outlook for the fourth quarter of 2009, full year 2009 and full year 2010:



 (in millions,
 except per       Fourth Quarter
 share amounts)        2009         Full Year 2009    Full Year 2010
                 ---------------- ------------------ ----------------
 Site rental
  revenue          $397 to $402    $1,537 to $1,542  $1,645 to $1,665
 Site rental
  cost of
  operations       $115 to $120      $453 to $458      $460 to $480
 Site rental
  gross margin     $280 to $285    $1,083 to $1,088  $1,175 to $1,195
 Adjusted EBITDA   $259 to $264    $1,008 to $1,013  $1,095 to $1,115
 Interest expense
  and
  amortization
  of deferred
  financing
  costs(a)         $117 to $121      $444 to $448      $448 to $458
 Sustaining
  capital
  expenditures      $10 to $12        $26 to $28        $27 to $32
 Recurring cash
  flow             $129 to $134      $536 to $541      $612 to $632
 Net income
  (loss) after
  deduction of
  dividends on
  preferred
  stock            $(15) to $7     $(165) to $(142)   $(16) to $68
 Net income
  (loss) per
  share(b)       $(0.05) to $0.02 $(0.58) to $(0.49) $(0.06) to $0.24

 (a) Inclusive of approximately $18 million, $62 million, and
     $52 million, respectively, of non-cash expense.
 (b) Represents net income (loss) per common share, based on 286.9
     million shares outstanding as of September 30, 2009.

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS

Crown Castle has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. eastern time. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 480-629-9031 and asking for the Crown Castle call at least 30 minutes prior to the start time. The conference call may also be accessed live over the Internet by logging onto the web at http://investor.crowncastle.com. Any supplemental materials for the call will be posted at the Crown Castle website at http://investor.crowncastle.com.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available from 12:30 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, through 11:59 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, November 12, 2009, and may be accessed by dialing 303-590-3030 using access code 4173226. An audio archive will also be available on the company's website at http://investor.crowncastle.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days.

Crown Castle owns, operates, and leases towers and other communication structures for wireless communications. Crown Castle offers significant wireless communications coverage to 91 of the top 100 US markets and to substantially all of the Australian population. Crown Castle owns, operates and manages over 22,000 and approximately 1,600 wireless communication sites in the US and Australia, respectively. For more information on Crown Castle, please visit http://www.crowncastle.com.

The Crown Castle International Corp. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3063

The components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are as follows:



                                                     For the Three
                                                      Months Ended
                                                  -------------------
                                                  Sept. 30,  Sept. 30,
                                                    2009       2008
                                                  --------   --------
(in millions)
 Interest expense on debt obligations             $   94.2   $   81.9
 Amortization of deferred financing costs              6.8        3.8
 Amortization of discounts on long-term debt           3.5         --
 Amortization of interest rate swaps                   6.1        0.8
 Amortization of purchase price adjustments on
  long-term debt                                       0.1        0.9
 Other                                                 0.5        0.7
                                                  --------   --------
                                                  $  111.2   $   88.1
                                                  ========   ========

The components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are forecasted as follows:



                               Q4 2009       Full Year    Full Year
                               Outlook     2009 Outlook  2010 Outlook
                             ------------  ------------  ------------
 (in millions)
 Interest expense on debt
  obligations                $100 to $102  $382 to $387  $392 to $412
 Amortization of deferred
  financing costs              $6 to $8     $26 to $28    $17 to $22
 Amortization of discounts
  on long-term debt            $3 to $4     $11 to $13    $14 to $16
 Amortization of interest
  rate swaps                   $5 to $7     $18 to $20     $5 to $25
 Amortization of purchase
  price adjustments on long-
  term debt                       --         $1 to $2         --
 Other                         $0 to $1      $1 to $3      $1 to $3
                             ------------  ------------  ------------
                             $117 to $121  $444 to $448  $448 to $458
                             ============  ============  ============

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes presentations of Adjusted EBITDA and recurring cash flow, which are non-GAAP financial measures.

Crown Castle defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus restructuring charges (credits), asset write-down charges, acquisition and integration costs, depreciation, amortization and accretion, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, gains (losses) on purchases and redemptions of debt, net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest and other income (expense), benefit (provision) for income taxes, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, income (loss) from discontinued operations and stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended as an alternative measure of operating results or cash flow from operations (as determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP")).

Crown Castle defines recurring cash flow to be Adjusted EBITDA, less interest expense and less sustaining capital expenditures. Each of the amounts included in the calculation of recurring cash flow are computed in accordance with GAAP, with the exception of sustaining capital expenditures, which is not defined under GAAP. We define sustaining capital expenditures as capital expenditures (determined in accordance with GAAP) which do not increase the capacity or life of our revenue generating assets and include capitalized costs related to (i) maintenance activities on our towers, (ii) vehicles, (iii) information technology equipment, and (iv) office equipment. Recurring cash flow is not intended as an alternative measure of cash flow from operations or operating results (as determined in accordance with GAAP).

Adjusted EBITDA and recurring cash flow are presented as additional information because management believes these measures are useful indicators of the financial performance of our core businesses. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of current financial performance used in our debt covenant calculations. Our measures of Adjusted EBITDA and recurring cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including other companies in the tower sector. The tables set forth below reconcile these non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP financial measures.

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures:



 Adjusted EBITDA, recurring cash flow and recurring cash
 flow per share for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
 are computed as follows:
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    For the Three
                                                    Months Ended
                                                --------------------
                                                Sept. 30,  Sept. 30,
                                                   2009       2008
                                                ---------  ---------
 (in millions, except per share amounts)
 Net income (loss)                              $   (31.1) $   (32.2)
 Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income
  (loss):
  Asset write-down charges                            3.1        2.9
  Depreciation, amortization and accretion          131.4      131.7
  Interest expense and amortization of deferred
   financing costs                                  111.2       88.1
  Impairment of available-for-sale securities          --       23.7
  Gains (losses) on purchases and redemption of
   debt                                               4.8         --
  Net gain (loss) on interest rate swaps             58.3       (2.4)
  Interest and other income (expense)                (2.6)       0.9
  Benefit (provision) for income taxes              (21.8)      (2.1)
  Stock-based compensation charges                    7.2        7.1
                                                ---------  ---------
  Adjusted EBITDA                               $   260.5  $   217.7
                                                =========  =========
 Less: Interest expense and amortization of
  deferred financing costs                          111.2       88.1
 Less: Sustaining capital expenditures                5.5        6.1
                                                ---------  ---------
 Recurring cash flow                            $   143.8  $   123.5
                                                =========  =========
 Weighted average common shares outstanding -
  basic and diluted                                 286.7      283.6
 Recurring cash flow per share                  $    0.50  $    0.44
                                                =========  =========

 Adjusted EBITDA and recurring cash flow for the quarter ending
 December 31, 2009 and the years ending December 31, 2009 and
 December 31, 2010 are forecasted as follows:
 --------------------------------------------------------------

                       Q4 2009      Full Year 2009    Full Year 2010
(in millions)          Outlook         Outlook           Outlook
                    -------------  ----------------  ----------------
 Net income (loss)   $(10) to $12  $(144) to $(121)     $5 to $89
 Adjustments to
  increase
  (decrease) net
  income (loss):
  Asset write-down
   charges             $3 to $6        $17 to $20        $8 to $20
  Gains (losses)
   on purchases and
   redemptions of
   debt                $0 to $1        $90 to $91        $0 to $0
  Depreciation,
   amortization and
   accretion         $130 to $135     $526 to $531     $520 to $540
  Interest and
   other income
   (expense)          $(2) to $1      $(8) to $(5)      $(8) to $4
  Net gain (loss)
   on interest rate
   swaps (a)          $(5) to $5      $109 to $119     $(20) to $20
  Interest expense
   and amortization
   of deferred
   financing
   costs(b)          $117 to $121     $444 to $448     $448 to $458
  Benefit
   (provision) for
   income taxes       $3 to $(9)     $(75) to $(86)     $50 to $13
  Stock-based
   compensation
   charges             $6 to $9       $31 to $34        $28 to $35
                    -------------  ----------------  ----------------
 Adjusted EBITDA     $259 to $264  $1,008 to $1,013  $1,095 to $1,115
                    =============  ================  ================
 Less: Interest
  expense and
  amortization of
  deferred
  financing
  costs(b)           $117 to $121    $444 to $448      $448 to $458
 Less: Sustaining
  capital
  expenditures        $10 to $12      $26 to $28        $27 to $32
                    -------------  ----------------  ----------------
 Recurring cash
  flow               $129 to $134    $536 to $541      $612 to $632
                    =============  ================  ================

 (a)  Based on the interest rates and yield curves in effect as of
      November 2, 2009.
 (b)  Inclusive of approximately $18 million, $62, million and $52
      million, respectively, of non-cash expense.

Other Calculations:



 Sustaining capital expenditures for the quarters ended September 30,
 2009 and September 30, 2008 is computed as follows:
 --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      For the Three
                                                      Months Ended
                                                   ------------------
                                                   Sept. 30, Sept. 30,
                                                     2009      2008
                                                   --------  --------
 (in millions)
 Capital Expenditures                              $   32.4  $  140.3
 Less: Revenue enhancing on existing sites             21.2      21.7
 Less: Land purchases                                   1.0      63.8
 Less: New site acquisition and construction            4.7      48.7
                                                   --------  --------
 Sustaining capital expenditures                   $    5.5  $    6.1
                                                   ========  ========


 Site rental gross margin for the quarter ending December 31, 2009
 and for the years ending December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2010
 is forecasted as follows:
 -----------------------------------------------------------------


 (in millions)         Q4 2009      Full Year 2009    Full Year 2010
                       Outlook         Outlook            Outlook
                     ------------  ----------------  ----------------
 Site rental revenue $397 to $402$1,537 to $1,542$1,645 to $1,665
 Less: Site rental
  cost of operations $115 to $120    $453 to $458      $460 to $480
                     ------------  ----------------  ----------------
 Site rental gross
  margin             $280 to $285  $1,083 to $1,088  $1,175 to $1,195
                     ============  ================  ================

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and information that are based on our management's current expectations. Such statements include, but are not limited to, plans, projections, Outlook and estimates regarding (i) the growth of our business and the fundamentals of our industry, (ii) demand for wireless communication services, (iii) the use of proceeds of the $500 million issuance of senior notes, (iv) the repayment, repurchase or refinancing of our debt, including alternatives and timing with respect thereto, (v) our investments of cash from cash flows and other sources, including the availability and type of investments and the impact and return on our investments, (vi) cash, cash equivalents and revolving credit facility availability, (vii) currency exchange rates, (viii) site rental revenues, (ix) site rental cost of operations, (x) site rental gross margin, (xi) Adjusted EBITDA, (xii) interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, (xiii) capital expenditures, including sustaining capital expenditures, (xiv) recurring cash flow, including on a per share basis, (xv) net income (loss), including on a per share basis, and (xvi) the utility of certain financial measures in analyzing our results. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including but not limited to prevailing market conditions and the following:



 * We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, a significant
   portion of which we anticipate refinancing or repaying within
   the next three years.  In the event we do not repay or refinance
   such indebtedness, we could face substantial liquidity issues
   and might be required to issue equity securities or securities
   convertible into equity securities, or sell some of our assets
   to meet our debt payment obligations.
 * Our substantial level of indebtedness could adversely affect our
   ability to react to changes in our business, and the terms of our
   debt instruments limit our ability to take a number of actions
   that our management might otherwise believe to be in our best
   interests.  In addition, if we fail to comply with our covenants,
   our debt could be accelerated.
 * Our interest rate swaps are currently in a substantial liability
   position and will need to be cash settled within the next three
   years, which could adversely affect our financial condition.
 * Our business depends on the demand for wireless communications
   and towers, and we may be adversely affected by any slowdown in
   such demand.
 * A substantial portion of our revenues is derived from a small
   number of customers, and the loss, consolidation or financial
   instability of, or network sharing among, any of our limited
   number of customers may materially decrease revenues.
 * Consolidation among our customers may result in duplicate or
   overlapping parts of networks, which may result in a reduction of
   sites and have a negative effect on revenues and cash flows.
 * Sales or issuances of a substantial number of shares of our
   common stock may adversely affect the market price of our common
   stock.
 * A wireless communications industry slowdown may materially and
   adversely affect our business (including reducing demand for our
   towers and network services) and the business of our customers.
 * As a result of competition in our industry, including from some
   competitors with significantly more resources or less debt than
   we have, we may find it more difficult to achieve favorable
   rental rates on our towers.
 * New technologies may significantly reduce demand for our towers
   and negatively impact our revenues.
 * New wireless technologies may not deploy or be adopted by
   customers as rapidly or in the manner projected.
 * If we fail to retain rights to the land under our towers, our
   business may be adversely affected.
 * If we are unable to raise capital in the future when needed, we
   may not be able to fund future growth opportunities.
 * Our lease relating to our Spectrum has certain risk factors
   different from our core tower business, including that the
   Spectrum lease may not be renewed or continued, that the option
   to acquire the Spectrum may not be exercised, and that the
   Spectrum may not be deployed, which may result in the revenues
   derived from the Spectrum being less than those that may
   otherwise have been anticipated.
 * If we fail to comply with laws and regulations which regulate our
   business and which may change at any time, we may be fined or
   even lose our right to conduct some of our business.
 * Our network services business has historically experienced
   significant volatility in demand, which reduces the
   predictability of our results.
 * If radio frequency emissions from wireless handsets or equipment
   on our towers are demonstrated to cause negative health effects,
   potential future claims could adversely affect our operations,
   costs and revenues.
 * Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation, bylaws
   and operative agreements and domestic and international
   competition laws may make it more difficult for a third party to
   acquire control of us or for us to acquire control of a third
   party, even if such a change in control would be beneficial to
   our stockholders.
 * We are exposed to counterparty risk through our interest rate
   swaps and a counterparty default could adversely affect our
   financial condition.
 * We may be adversely affected by our exposure to changes in
   foreign currency exchange rates relating to our operations in
   Australia.

Should one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. More information about potential risk factors which could affect our results is included in our filings with the SEC.



 CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
 (in thousands)
                                             Sept. 30,     Dec. 31,
                                               2009          2008
                                           ------------  ------------
                  ASSETS

 Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                $    268,831  $    155,219
  Restricted cash                               182,718       147,852
  Receivables, net of allowance for
   doubtful accounts                             33,382        37,621
  Deferred income tax assets                     99,153        28,331
  Prepaid expenses, deferred site rental
   receivables and other current assets          91,209       116,145
                                           ------------  ------------
   Total current assets                         675,293       485,168
 Restricted cash                                  5,000         5,000
 Property and equipment, net                  4,926,598     5,060,126
 Goodwill                                     1,984,183     1,983,950
 Other intangible assets, net                 2,443,134     2,551,332
 Deferred site rental receivables,
  deferred financing costs and other
  assets, net of accumulated amortization       449,011       276,146
                                           ------------  ------------
                                           $ 10,483,219  $ 10,361,722
                                           ============  ============

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and other accrued
   liabilities                             $    148,972  $    141,389
  Deferred revenues                             170,063       174,213
  Interest rate swaps                           212,563        52,539
  Short-term debt, current maturities of
   debt and other obligations                   113,106       466,217
                                           ------------  ------------
   Total current liabilities                    644,704       834,358
 Debt and other long-term obligations         6,022,444     5,635,972
 Deferred income tax liability                   95,248        40,446
 Interest rate swaps                            187,388       488,632
 Other liabilities                              366,494       331,723
                                           ------------  ------------
   Total liabilities                          7,316,278     7,331,131
 Redeemable preferred stock                     315,422       314,726
 CCIC Stockholders' equity                    2,852,238     2,715,865
 Noncontrolling interest                           (719)           --
                                           ------------  ------------
   Total equity                               2,851,519     2,715,865
                                           ------------  ------------
                                           $ 10,483,219  $ 10,361,722
                                           ============  ============

 CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
 AND OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
 (in thousands, except per share data)

                         Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended
                            September 30,           September 30,
                       ----------------------  ----------------------
                           2009        2008       2009        2008
                       ----------------------  ----------------------
 Net revenues:
  Site rental          $  396,466  $  353,984  $1,140,577  $1,047,540
  Network services
   and other               32,613      30,364     101,286      86,942
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
   Total net revenues     429,079     384,348   1,241,863   1,134,482
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Costs of operations
  (exclusive of
   depreciation,
   amortization and
   accretion):

  Site rental             114,899     115,758     337,979     341,884
  Network services and
   other                   21,613      20,541      64,683      60,772
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
   Total costs of
    operations            136,512     136,299     402,662     402,656
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 General and
  administrative           39,230      37,437     113,969     110,915
 Asset write-down
  charges                   3,073       2,902      14,459       9,199
 Acquisition and
  integration costs            --          --          --       2,504
 Depreciation,
  amortization and
  accretion               131,463     131,714     396,236     395,643
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Operating income
   (loss)                 118,801      75,996     314,537     213,565
 Interest expense and
  amortization of
  deferred financing
  costs                  (111,169)    (88,138)   (327,006)   (266,040)
 Impairment of
  available-for-sale
  securities                   --     (23,718)         --     (23,718)
 Gains (losses) on
  purchases and
  redemptions of debt      (4,848)         --     (90,174)         --
 Net gain (loss) on
  interest rate swaps     (58,327)      2,404    (114,060)      2,404
 Interest and other
  income (expense)          2,569        (847)      5,572       1,669
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Income (loss) before
   income taxes           (52,974)    (34,303)   (211,131)    (72,120)
 Benefit (provision)
  for income taxes         21,836       2,096      78,276      87,079
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Net income (loss)        (31,138)    (32,207)   (132,855)     14,959
 Less:  Net income
  (loss) attributable
  to the
  noncontrolling
  interest                    501          --        (375)         --
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Net income (loss)
  attributable to CCIC
  stockholders            (31,639)    (32,207)   (132,480)     14,959
 Dividends on
  preferred stock          (5,202)     (5,201)    (15,604)    (15,604)
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Net income (loss)
  attributable to CCIC
  stockholders after
  deduction of
  dividends on
  preferred stock      $  (36,841) $  (37,408) $ (148,084) $     (645)
                       ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

 Net income (loss)
  attributable to CCIC
  common stockholders,
  after deduction of
  dividends on
  preferred stock, per
  common share - basic
  and diluted          $    (0.13) $    (0.13) $    (0.52) $       --
                       ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
 Weighted average
  common shares
  outstanding - basic
  and diluted (in
  thousands)              286,707     283,573     286,356     280,780
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

 Adjusted EBITDA       $  260,549  $  217,712  $  749,807  $  641,725
                       ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
 Stock-based
  compensation
  expenses:
  Site rental cost of
   operations          $      231  $      178         700         686
  Network services and
   other cost of
   operations                 298         217         893         588
  General and
   administrative           6,683       6,705      22,982      19,540
                       ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
   Total               $    7,212  $    7,100  $   24,575  $   20,814
                       ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

 CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 (in thousands)
                                                  Nine Months Ended
                                                    September 30,
                                              ------------------------
                                                  2009         2008
                                              -----------  -----------
 Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income (loss)                           $  (132,855) $    14,959
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
   to net cash provided by (used for)
   operating activities:
   Depreciation, amortization and accretion       396,236      395,643
   Gains (losses) on purchases and
    redemptions of long-term debt                  90,174           --
   Amortization of deferred financing costs
    and other non-cash interest                    43,549       18,846
   Stock-based compensation expense                21,810       18,386
   Asset write-down charges                        14,459        9,199
   Deferred income tax (benefit) provision        (83,531)     (87,063)
   Impairment of available-for-sale
    securities                                         --       23,718
   Income (expense) from forward-starting
    interest rate swaps                           111,396        2,404
   Other adjustments, net                             179       (1,665)
   Changes in assets and liabilities,
    excluding the effects of acquisitions:
    Increase (decrease) in liabilities              3,205       17,619
    Decrease (increase) in assets                 (70,949)     (66,291)
                                              -----------  -----------
     Net cash provided by (used for)
      operating activities                        393,673      345,755
                                              -----------  -----------

 Cash flows from investing activities:
  Proceeds from disposition of property and
   equipment                                        3,374        1,117
  Payments for acquisitions (net of cash
   acquired) of businesses                         (2,581)     (27,736)
  Capital expenditures                           (111,297)    (342,737)
                                              -----------  -----------
     Net cash provided by (used for)
      investing activities                       (110,504)    (369,356)
                                              -----------  -----------
 Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt      2,228,848           --
  Proceeds from issuance of capital stock          16,742        7,775
  Principal payments on long-term debt             (4,875)      (4,875)
  Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt  (2,131,910)          --
  Purchases of capital stock                       (1,231)     (44,383)
  Borrowings under revolving credit
   agreements                                      50,000       85,000
  Payments under revolving credit agreements     (219,400)          --
  Payments for financing costs                    (59,000)      (1,538)
  Net decrease (increase) in restricted cash      (31,061)      (4,378)
  Dividends on preferred stock                    (14,908)     (14,908)
                                              -----------  -----------
     Net cash provided by (used for)
      financing activities                       (166,795)      22,693
                                              -----------  -----------

 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash           (2,762)      (1,233)
 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents                                     113,612       (2,141)
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
  period                                          155,219       75,245
                                              -----------  -----------
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $   268,831  $    73,104
                                              ===========  ===========

 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
  information:
  Interest paid                               $   257,567  $   247,300
  Income taxes paid                                 5,130        4,190

 CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
 Summary Fact Sheet
 (dollars in millions)


                     Quarter Ended 12/31/08  Quarter Ended 3/31/09
                     ----------------------  ----------------------
                     CCUSA    CCAL    CCIC   CCUSA    CCAL    CCIC
                     ----------------------  ----------------------
 Revenues
   Site Rental       $339.3  $ 15.8  $355.1  $350.7  $ 17.0  $367.7
   Services            34.6     2.4    37.0    33.5     1.8    35.3
                     ----------------------  ----------------------

 Total Revenues       373.9    18.2   392.1   384.2    18.8   403.0

 Operating Expenses
   Site Rental        109.2     5.0   114.2   105.0     4.7   109.7
   Services            20.8     0.9    21.7    21.0     1.1    22.1
                     ----------------------  ----------------------

 Total Operating
  Expenses            130.0     5.9   135.9   126.0     5.8   131.8


 General &
  Administrative       35.4     3.3    38.7    33.4     3.3    36.7


 Add: Stock-Based
  Compensation          7.5     0.4     7.9     7.0     0.9     7.9
                     ----------------------  ----------------------

 Adjusted EBITDA     $216.0  $  9.4  $225.4  $231.8  $ 10.6  $242.4
                     ----------------------  ----------------------

                     Quarter Ended 12/31/08  Quarter Ended 3/31/09
                     ----------------------  ----------------------
                     CCUSA    CCAL    CCIC   CCUSA    CCAL    CCIC
                     ----------------------  ----------------------
 Gross Margins:
   Site Rental           68%     68%     68%     70%     72%     70%
   Services              40%     63%     41%     37%     39%     37%

 Adjusted EBITDA
  Margin                 58%     52%     57%     60%     56%     60%
                     ----------------------  ----------------------


                     Quarter Ended 6/30/09   Quarter Ended 9/30/09
                     ----------------------  ----------------------
                     CCUSA    CCAL    CCIC   CCUSA    CCAL    CCIC
                     ----------------------  ----------------------
 Revenues
   Site Rental       $358.5  $ 17.9  $376.4  $376.3  $ 20.2  $396.5
   Services            32.1     1.3    33.4    31.2     1.4    32.6
                     ----------------------  ----------------------

 Total Revenues       390.6    19.2   409.8   407.5    21.6   429.1

 Operating Expenses
   Site Rental        108.0     5.4   113.4   108.6     6.3   114.9
   Services            19.9     1.1    21.0    20.7     0.9    21.6
                     ----------------------  ----------------------

 Total Operating
  Expenses            127.9     6.5   134.4   129.3     7.2   136.5


 General &
  Administrative       34.1     4.0    38.1    36.4     2.9    39.3


 Add: Stock-Based
  Compensation          8.1     1.4     9.5     6.8     0.4     7.2
                     ----------------------  ----------------------

 Adjusted EBITDA     $236.7  $ 10.1  $246.8  $248.6  $ 11.9  $260.5
                     ----------------------  ----------------------

                     Quarter Ended 6/30/09   Quarter Ended 9/30/09
                     ----------------------  ----------------------
                     CCUSA    CCAL    CCIC   CCUSA    CCAL    CCIC
                     ----------------------  ----------------------
 Gross Margins:
   Site Rental           70%     70%     70%     71%     69%     71%
   Services              38%     15%     37%     34%     36%     34%

 Adjusted EBITDA
  Margin                 61%     53%     60%     61%     55%     61%
                     ----------------------  ----------------------


 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure (Adjusted EBITDA) to
 GAAP Financial Measure:
 (dollars in millions)

                                        Quarter Ended
                        ---------------------------------------------
                        12/31/2008  3/31/2009   6/30/2009   9/30/2009
 Net income (loss)      $   (63.8)  $    10.1   $  (111.8)  $   (31.1)
 Adjustments to
  increase (decrease)
  net income (loss):
   Asset write-down
    charges                   7.7         4.1         7.3         3.1
   Acquisition and
    integration costs         0.0         0.0         0.0         0.0
   Depreciation,
    amortization and
    accretion               130.8       133.2       131.6       131.4
   Gains (losses) on
    purchases and
    redemptions of debt       0.0       (13.4)       98.7         4.8
   Interest and other
    income (expense)         (0.5)        0.2        (3.3)       (2.6)
   Net gain (loss) on
    interest rate swaps      40.3        (3.8)       59.5        58.3
   Interest expense,
    amortization of
    deferred financing
    costs                    88.1       105.6       110.2       111.2
   Impairment of
    available-for-sale
    securities               32.2         0.0         0.0         0.0
   Benefit (provision)
    for income taxes        (17.3)       (1.5)      (54.9)      (21.8)
   Stock-based
    compensation              7.9         7.9         9.5         7.2
                        ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 Adjusted EBITDA        $   225.4   $   242.4   $   246.8   $   260.5
                        =========   =========   =========   =========


 CCI FACT SHEET Q3 2008 to Q3 2009
 dollars in millions

                                     Q3 '08      Q3 '09    % Change
                                   --------------------------------
 CCUSA
 Site Rental Revenues              $   332.7   $   376.3      13%
 Ending Sites                         22,477      22,385       0%

 CCAL
 Site Rental Revenues              $    21.3   $    20.2      -5%
 Ending Sites                          1,594       1,595       0%


 TOTAL CCIC
 Site Rental Revenues              $   354.0   $   396.5      12%
 Ending Sites                         24,071      23,980       0%
                                   --------------------------------

 Ending Cash and Cash Equivalents  $    73.1*  $   268.8*

 Debt (1)
 Bank Debt                         $   800.3   $   633.8
 Securitized Debt & Other          $ 5,296.0   $ 5,614.3
                                   ---------   ---------
 Total Debt                        $ 6,096.3   $ 6,248.1

 Net Leverage Ratios
 Net Bank Debt & Bonds
  / EBITDA                              6.9X        5.7X
 Last Quarter Annualized
  Adjusted EBITDA                  $   870.8   $ 1,042.2

 * Excludes Restricted Cash
 (1) -- Based on face values

CONTACT: Crown Castle International Corp.
Jay Brown, CFO
Fiona McKone, VP - Finance
713-570-3050

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