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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): April 18, 2018
Crown Castle International Corp.
(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.)
 
 
 
 
1220 Augusta Drive, Suite 600
 Houston, TX
 
 
77057
 
(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.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
 
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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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ITEM 2.02 — RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On April 18, 2018, Crown Castle International Corp. ("Company") issued a press release disclosing its financial results for first quarter 2018. The April 18, 2018 press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7.01 — REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The press release referenced in Item 2.02 above refers to certain supplemental information that was posted as a supplemental information package on the Company's website on April 18, 2018. The supplemental information package is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
ITEM 9.01 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Index
As described in Item 2.02 and 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K ("Form 8-K"), the following exhibits are furnished as part of this Form 8-K:
Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
99.2
 
The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto 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 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.

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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 INTERNATIONAL CORP. 
 
 
By:  
/s/ Kenneth J. Simon
 
 
 
Name:  
Kenneth J. Simon 
 
 
 
Title:
Senior Vice President
and General Counsel 
 
Date: April 18, 2018


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Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1

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NEWS RELEASE
April 18, 2018

 
 
Contacts: Dan Schlanger, CFO and Treasurer
 
Ben Lowe, VP Corporate Finance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crown Castle International Corp.
 
713-570-3050

CROWN CASTLE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS AND RAISES OUTLOOK FOR FULL YEAR 2018

April 18, 2018 - HOUSTON, TEXAS - Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.
"After another quarter of very good financial and operating performance in the first quarter, we remain excited about the opportunities for our business to support growing data demand in the U.S.," stated Jay Brown, Crown Castle’s Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to see tremendous activity across our unique portfolio of infrastructure assets. In our tower business, we have recently signed comprehensive leasing agreements with several of our largest customers, which we believe signals the beginning of a sustained period of infrastructure investments by our customers. In our fiber business, the volume of small cell bookings in the first quarter was comparable to what we booked during all of 2016, resulting in an increase in our contracted pipeline to more than 30,000 nodes. We also continue to make very good progress on integrating our recent fiber acquisitions. We believe our unique value proposition as a shared communications infrastructure provider will allow us to translate the growing demand for data into growth in cash flows and, thus, deliver on our 7% to 8% annual growth target in dividends per share."

RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER
The table below sets forth select financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. For further information, refer to the financial statements and non-GAAP, segment and other calculation reconciliations included in this press release.
(in millions)
Actual
Midpoint Q1 2018 Outlook(b)
Actual Compared to Outlook
Q1 2018
Q1 2017
$ Change
% Change
Site rental revenues
$1,153
$857
+$296
+35%
$1,137
+$16
Net income (loss)
$114
$119
-$5
-4%
$129
-$15
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
$763
$581
+$182
+31%
$750
+$13
AFFO(a)(c)
$558
$450
+$108
+24%
$543
+$15
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
410
362
+48
+13%
408
+2
Note: Figures may not tie due to rounding.
(a)
See reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss) and definition included herein.
(b)
As issued on January 24, 2018.
(c)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.


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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER
Site rental revenues. Site rental revenues grew approximately 35%, or $296 million, from first quarter 2017 to first quarter 2018, inclusive of approximately $47 million in Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues plus $234 million in contributions from acquisitions and other items, plus a $15 million increase in straight-lined revenues. The $47 million in Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues represents approximately 5.5% growth, comprised of approximately 8% growth from new leasing activity and contracted tenant escalations, net of approximately 2.5% from tenant non-renewals. Site rental revenues for first quarter 2018 benefited by approximately $12 million from a long-term agreement signed with AT&T ("AT&T Agreement") that includes contracted new leasing activity across towers and small cells.
Net income. Net income for first quarter 2018 was $114 million and was impacted by approximately $71 million of losses on the retirement of long-term obligations.
Adjusted EBITDA. When compared to the prior first quarter 2018 Outlook, Adjusted EBITDA benefited by approximately $12 million from the AT&T Agreement.
AFFO.  When compared to the prior first quarter 2018 Outlook, AFFO for first quarter 2018 benefited from approximately $11 million of lower sustaining capital expenditures due to timing as those expenditures are expected to occur later in 2018.
Capital expenditures and acquisitions. Capital expenditures during the quarter were approximately $370 million, comprised of approximately $14 million of land purchases, approximately $22 million of sustaining capital expenditures, approximately $328 million of revenue generating capital expenditures and approximately $6 million of integration capital expenditures.
Common stock dividend. During the quarter, Crown Castle paid common stock dividends of $1.05 per common share, an increase of approximately 11% compared to the same period a year ago.
Financing activities. Crown Castle issued $1.75 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes in January and sold 7.765 million shares of its common stock in March ("March Equity Offering"), resulting in additional gross proceeds of approximately $850 million. Net proceeds from both transactions were used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of existing indebtedness.
Overall Results. Adjusted for the benefit associated with the AT&T Agreement and the timing of the sustaining capital expenditures, first quarter 2018 results exceeded the midpoint of the prior first quarter 2018 Outlook for site rental revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and AFFO.

"We believe we remain on track to deliver another year of solid growth in 2018 following another quarter of great execution by our team," stated Dan Schlanger, Crown Castle's Chief Financial Officer. "We are excited about the opportunity we see to generate compelling total returns for our shareholders in the near to medium term through a combination of dividends and growth, while at the same time making significant investments in our business that we believe will generate attractive returns longer term and support future growth in dividends per share."




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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 table sets forth Crown Castle's current Outlook for second quarter 2018 and full year 2018:
(in millions)
Second Quarter 2018
Full Year 2018
Site rental revenues
$1,153
to
$1,163
$4,639
to
$4,684
Site rental cost of operations(a)
$348
to
$358
$1,375
to
$1,420
Net income (loss)
$139
to
$164
$589
to
$669
Adjusted EBITDA(b)
$757
to
$767
$3,097
to
$3,142
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(c)
$154
to
$164
$616
to
$661
FFO(b)(d)
$496
to
$506
$2,002
to
$2,047
AFFO(b)(d)
$539
to
$549
$2,255
to
$2,300
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted(e)
416
415
(a)
Exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion.
(b)
See reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss) and definition included herein.
(c)
See reconciliation of "components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" herein for a discussion of non-cash interest expense.
(d)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
(e)
The assumption for second quarter 2018 and full year 2018 diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding is based on the diluted common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2018. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.

Compared to the first quarter 2018, the midpoint of second quarter 2018 Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA and AFFO are expected to be impacted by certain seasonal or timing items, including approximately $6 million of higher repair and maintenance expenses, $6 million of higher sustaining capital expenditures and $11 million of higher cash tax payments.

Full Year 2018 Outlook
The table below compares the results for full year 2017, midpoint of the current full year 2018 Outlook and the midpoint of the previously provided full year 2018 Outlook for select metrics.
 
Midpoint of FY 2018 Outlook to FY 2017 Actual Comparison
 
 
(in millions)
Current
Full Year
2018 Outlook
Full Year
2017 Actual
$ Change
% Change
Previous Full Year 2018 Outlook(d)
Current Compared to Previous Outlook
Site rental revenues
$4,662
$3,669
+$993
+27%
$4,605
+$57
Net income (loss)
$629
$445
+$184
+41%
$551
+$78
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
$3,120
$2,482
+$638
+26%
$3,072
+$48
AFFO(a)(b)
$2,278
$1,860
+$418
+22%
$2,242
+$36
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted(c)
415
383
+32
+8%
408
+7
(a)
See reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss) and definition included herein.
(b)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
(c)
The assumption for full year 2018 diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding is based on diluted common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2018. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.
(d)
As issued on January 24, 2018.

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The increases in full year 2018 Outlook primarily reflect the expected impact of the recently signed customer agreements and the March Equity Offering, as well as lower expected cash taxes, partially offset by higher anticipated expenses and an increase in expected floating interest rates when compared to the rates assumed in the prior Outlook.
The chart below reconciles the components of expected growth in site rental revenues from 2017 to 2018 of $970 million to $1,015 million, inclusive of expected Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues during 2018 of $185 million to $225 million.

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For the above chart, the entire expected contribution to full year 2018 Outlook for growth in site rental revenues from Lightower is included within acquisitions.


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The chart below reconciles the components of expected growth in AFFO from 2017 to 2018 of $395 million to $435 million.
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When compared to the previous full year 2018 Outlook, the increase in expected growth in AFFO primarily reflects the March Equity Offering and lower expected cash taxes, partially offset by higher anticipated expenses and an increase in expected floating interest rates when compared to the rates assumed in the prior Outlook.
Additional information is available in Crown Castle's quarterly Supplemental Information Package posted in the Investors section of its website.

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
Crown Castle has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, April 19, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its first quarter 2018 results. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 800-239-9838 and asking for the Crown Castle call (access code 3965492) at least 30 minutes prior to the start time. The conference call may also be accessed live over the Internet at http://investor.crowncastle.com. Supplemental materials for the call have been posted on the Crown Castle website at http://investor.crowncastle.com.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available from 1:30 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, April 19, 2018, through 1:30 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, and may be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 and using access code 3965492. 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.

ABOUT CROWN CASTLE
Crown Castle owns, operates and leases more than 40,000 cell towers and approximately 60,000 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.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations
This press release includes presentations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO"), Funds from Operations ("FFO") and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended as alternative measures of operating results or cash flow from operations (as determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP")).
Our measures of Adjusted EBITDA, AFFO, FFO and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including other companies in the communications infrastructure sector or other real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). Our definition of FFO is consistent with guidelines from the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts with the exception of the impact of income taxes in periods prior to our REIT conversion in 2014.
In addition to the non-GAAP financial measures used herein, we also provide Segment Site Rental Gross Margin, Segment Network Services and Other Gross Margin and Segment Operating Profit, which are key measures used by management to evaluate our operating segments for purposes of making decisions about allocating capital and assessing performance. These segment measures are provided pursuant to GAAP requirements related to segment reporting. In addition, we provide the components of certain GAAP measures, such as capital expenditures.
Adjusted EBITDA, AFFO, FFO and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues are presented as additional information because management believes these measures are useful indicators of the financial performance of our business. Among other things, management believes that:
Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is the primary measure used by management (1) to evaluate the economic productivity of our operations and (2) for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to, and assessing the performance of, our operations. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA helps investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations (1) from period to period and (2) to our competitors, by removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest charges from our outstanding debt) and asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion) from our financial results. Management also believes Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by investors or other interested parties in the evaluation of the communications infrastructure sector and other REITs to measure financial performance without regard to items such as depreciation, amortization and accretion which can vary depending upon accounting methods and the book value of assets. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is similar to the measure of current financial performance generally used in our debt covenant calculations. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance.
AFFO is useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Management believes that AFFO helps investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate our financial performance as it includes (1) the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest expense on our outstanding debt and dividends on our preferred stock) and (2) sustaining capital expenditures, and excludes the impact of our (a) asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion) and (b) certain non-cash items, including straight-lined revenues and expenses related to fixed escalations and rent free periods. GAAP requires rental revenues and expenses related to leases that contain specified rental increases over the life of the lease to be recognized evenly over the life of the lease. In accordance with GAAP, if payment terms call for fixed escalations, or rent free periods, the revenue or expense is recognized on a straight-lined basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the contract. Management notes that Crown Castle uses AFFO only as a performance measure. AFFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operations or as residual cash flow available for discretionary investment.
FFO is useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Management believes that FFO may be used by investors or other interested parties as a basis to compare our financial performance with that of other REITs. FFO helps investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate financial performance by excluding the impact of our asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion). FFO is not a key performance indicator used by Crown Castle. FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operations.

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Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues is useful to investors or other interested parties in understanding the components of the year-over-year changes in our site rental revenues computed in accordance with GAAP. Management uses the Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues to assess year-over-year growth rates for our rental activities, to evaluate current performance, to capture trends in rental rates, new leasing activities and customer non-renewals in our core business, as well to forecast future results. Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues is not meant as an alternative measure of revenue and should be considered only as a supplement in understanding and assessing the performance of our site rental revenues computed in accordance with GAAP.
We define our non-GAAP financial measures, segment measures and other calculations as follows:
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus restructuring charges (credits), asset write-down charges, acquisition and integration costs, depreciation, amortization and accretion, amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, (gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations, net (gain) loss on interest rate swaps, (gains) losses on foreign currency swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest income, other (income) expense, (benefit) provision for income taxes, cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, (income) loss from discontinued operations and stock-based compensation expense.
Adjusted Funds from Operations. We define Adjusted Funds from Operations as FFO before straight-lined revenue, straight-lined expense, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash portion of tax provision, non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion, amortization of non-cash interest expense, other (income) expense, (gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations, net (gain) loss on interest rate swaps, (gains) losses on foreign currency swaps, acquisition and integration costs, and adjustments for noncontrolling interests, and less capital improvement capital expenditures and corporate capital expenditures (i.e., sustaining capital expenditures).
Funds from Operations. We define Funds from Operations as net income plus real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion and asset write-down charges, less noncontrolling interest and cash paid for preferred stock dividends, and is a measure of funds from operations attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues. We define the Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues as the sum of the change in GAAP site rental revenues related to (1) new leasing activity, including revenues from the construction of small cells and the impact of prepaid rent, (2) escalators and less (3) non-renewals of customer contracts.
Segment Measures
Segment Site Rental Gross Margin. We define Segment Site Rental Gross Margin as segment site rental revenues less segment site rental cost of operations, excluding stock-based compensation expense and prepaid lease purchase price adjustments recorded in consolidated site rental cost of operations.
Segment Network Services and Other Gross Margin. We define Segment Network Services and Other Gross Margin as segment network services and other revenues less segment network services and other cost of operations, excluding stock-based compensation expense recorded in consolidated network services and other cost of operations.
Segment Operating Profit. We define Segment Operating Profit as segment site rental gross margin plus segment network services and other gross margin, less general and administrative expenses attributable to the respective segment.
Other Calculations
Discretionary capital expenditures. We define discretionary capital expenditures as those capital expenditures made with respect to activities which we believe exhibit sufficient potential to enhance long-term stockholder value. They consist of expansion or development of existing communications infrastructure, construction of new communications infrastructure, and, to a lesser extent, purchases of land assets under towers as we seek to manage our interests in the land beneath our towers.
Sustaining capital expenditures. We define sustaining capital expenditures as those capital expenditures made with respect to either (1) corporate capital expenditures or (2) capital improvement capital expenditures on our communications infrastructure assets that enable our customers' ongoing quiet enjoyment of the communications infrastructure.
Integration capital expenditures. We define integration capital expenditures as those capital expenditures made specifically with respect to recent acquisitions that are essential to integrating acquired companies into our business.


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The tables set forth below reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures used herein to comparable GAAP financial measures. The components in these tables may not sum to the total due to rounding. The Company has changed its presentation to millions and, as a result, any necessary rounding adjustments have been made to prior year disclosed amounts.

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Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures:


Reconciliation of Historical Adjusted EBITDA:
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Twelve Months Ended
 
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2017
(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
114

 
$
119

 
$
445

Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

 
17

Acquisition and integration costs
6

 
6

 
61

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
374

 
289

 
1,242

Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments
5

 
5

 
20

Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(a)
160

 
134

 
591

(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
71

 
4

 
4

Interest income
(1
)
 

 
(19
)
Other (income) expense
1

 
(6
)
 
(1
)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
4

 
4

 
26

Stock-based compensation expense
26

 
25

 
96

Adjusted EBITDA(b)(c)
$
763

 
$
581

 
$
2,482

(a)
See the reconciliation of "components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" herein for a discussion of non-cash interest expense.
(b)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definition of Adjusted EBITDA.
(c)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.

Reconciliation of Current Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA:
 
Q2 2018
 
Full Year 2018
(in millions)
Outlook
 
Outlook
Net income (loss)
$139
to
$164
 
$589
to
$669
Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset write-down charges
$9
to
$11
 
$28
to
$38
Acquisition and integration costs
$13
to
$17
 
$45
to
$55
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
$373
to
$393
 
$1,517
to
$1,552
Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments
$4
to
$6
 
$19
to
$21
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(a)
$154
to
$164
 
$616
to
$661
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
$0
to
$0
 
$71
to
$71
Interest income
$(1)
to
$1
 
$(3)
to
$1
Other (income) expense
$(1)
to
$3
 
$3
to
$5
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
$8
to
$12
 
$28
to
$36
Stock-based compensation expense
$26
to
$30
 
$104
to
$112
Adjusted EBITDA(b)(c)
$757
to
$767
 
$3,097
to
$3,142
(a)
See the reconciliation of "components of historical interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" herein for a discussion of non-cash interest expense.
(b)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definition of Adjusted EBITDA.
(c)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.


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Reconciliation of Historical FFO and AFFO:
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Twelve Months Ended
(in millions)
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2017
Net income (loss)
$
114

 
$
119

 
$
445

Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
359

 
281

 
1,211

Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

 
17

Dividends on preferred stock
(28
)
 

 
(30
)
FFO(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
$
447

 
$
401

 
$
1,643

 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO (from above)
$
447

 
$
401

 
$
1,643

Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
 
 
 
 
 
Straight-lined revenue
(16
)
 
(1
)
 

Straight-lined expense
23

 
23

 
93

Stock-based compensation expense
26

 
25

 
96

Non-cash portion of tax provision
4

 
4

 
9

Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
15

 
8

 
31

Amortization of non-cash interest expense
2

 
2

 
9

Other (income) expense
1

 
(6
)
 
(2
)
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
71

 
4

 
4

Acquisition and integration costs
6

 
6

 
61

Capital improvement capital expenditures
(13
)
 
(7
)
 
(41
)
Corporate capital expenditures
(9
)
 
(9
)
 
(44
)
AFFO(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
$
558

 
$
450

 
$
1,860

(a)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definitions of FFO and AFFO.
(b)
FFO and AFFO are reduced by cash paid for preferred stock dividends during the period in which they are paid.
(c)
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding were 410 million, 362 million and 383 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, and the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.
(d)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.
(e)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.



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Reconciliation of Current Outlook for FFO and AFFO:
 
Q2 2018
 
Full Year 2018
(in millions)
Outlook
 
Outlook
Net income (loss)
$139
to
$164
 
$589
to
$669
Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
$363
to
$373
 
$1,466
to
$1,486
Asset write-down charges
$9
to
$11
 
$28
to
$38
Dividends on preferred stock
$(28)
to
$(28)
 
$(113)
to
$(113)
FFO(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
$496
to
$506
 
$2,002
to
$2,047
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO (from above)
$496
to
$506
 
$2,002
to
$2,047
Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Straight-lined revenue
$(16)
to
$(6)
 
$(39)
to
$(19)
Straight-lined expense
$17
to
$27
 
$77
to
$97
Stock-based compensation expense
$26
to
$30
 
$104
to
$112
Non-cash portion of tax provision
$(7)
to
$3
 
$3
to
$18
Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
$10
to
$20
 
$51
to
$66
Amortization of non-cash interest expense
$(1)
to
$4
 
$3
to
$13
Other (income) expense
$(1)
to
$3
 
$3
to
$5
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
$0
to
$0
 
$71
to
$71
Acquisition and integration costs
$13
to
$17
 
$45
to
$55
Capital improvement capital expenditures
$(19)
to
$(9)
 
$(67)
to
$(52)
Corporate capital expenditures
$(18)
to
$(8)
 
$(64)
to
$(49)
AFFO(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
$539
to
$549
 
$2,255
to
$2,300
(a)
The assumption for second quarter 2018 and full year 2018 diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding is 416 million and 415 million, respectively, based on diluted common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2018. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.
(b)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion for our definitions of FFO and AFFO.
(c)
FFO and AFFO are reduced by cash paid for preferred stock dividends during the period in which they are paid.
(d)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.
(e)
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For Comparative Purposes - Reconciliation of Previous Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA:
 
Previously Issued
 
Previously Issued
 
Q1 2018
 
Full Year 2018
(in millions)
Outlook
 
Outlook
Net income (loss)
$116
to
$141
 
$511
to
$591
Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset write-down charges
$9
to
$11
 
$35
to
$45
Acquisition and integration costs
$13
to
$17
 
$45
to
$55
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
$380
to
$400
 
$1,566
to
$1,601
Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments
$4
to
$6
 
$19
to
$21
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
$157
to
$167
 
$642
to
$687
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
$0
to
$0
 
$0
to
$0
Interest income
$(1)
to
$1
 
$(2)
to
$2
Other (income) expense
$(1)
to
$3
 
$3
to
$5
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
$8
to
$12
 
$34
to
$42
Stock-based compensation expense
$27
to
$31
 
$116
to
$124
Adjusted EBITDA(a)(b)
$745
to
$755
 
$3,049
to
$3,094
(a)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definition of Adjusted EBITDA.
(b)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.

For Comparative Purposes - Reconciliation of Previous Outlook for FFO and AFFO:
 
Previously Issued
 
Previously Issued
 
Q1 2018
 
Full Year 2018
(in millions)
Outlook
 
Outlook
Net income (loss)
$116
to
$141
 
$511
to
$591
Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
$367
to
$377
 
$1,500
to
$1,520
Asset write-down charges
$9
to
$11
 
$35
to
$45
Dividends on preferred stock
$(28)
to
$(28)
 
$(113)
to
$(113)
FFO(a)(b)(c)(d)
$477
to
$487
 
$1,965
to
$2,010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO (from above)
$477
to
$487
 
$1,965
to
$2,010
Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Straight-lined revenue
$(7)
to
$3
 
$21
to
$41
Straight-lined expense
$17
to
$27
 
$72
to
$92
Stock-based compensation expense
$27
to
$31
 
$116
to
$124
Non-cash portion of tax provision
$3
to
$13
 
$(8)
to
$7
Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
$13
to
$23
 
$66
to
$81
Amortization of non-cash interest expense
$0
to
$5
 
$5
to
$15
Other (income) expense
$(1)
to
$3
 
$3
to
$5
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
$0
to
$0
 
$0
to
$0
Acquisition and integration costs
$13
to
$17
 
$45
to
$55
Capital improvement capital expenditures
$(22)
to
$(12)
 
$(76)
to
$(61)
Corporate capital expenditures
$(21)
to
$(11)
 
$(56)
to
$(41)
AFFO(a)(b)(c)(d)
$538
to
$548
 
$2,219
to
$2,264
(a)
Previously issued first quarter 2018 and full year 2018 Outlook assumes diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2017 of 408 million. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.
(b)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion for our definitions of FFO and AFFO.
(c)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.
(d)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.


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The components of changes in site rental revenues for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in millions)
2018
 
2017
Components of changes in site rental revenues(a):
 
 
 
Prior year site rental revenues exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators(b)(c)
$
856

 
$
782

 
 
 
 
New leasing activity(b)(c)
49

 
41

Escalators
20

 
21

Non-renewals
(22
)
 
(28
)
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(d)
47

 
34

Straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators
16

 
1

Acquisitions(e)
234

 
40

Other

 

Total GAAP site rental revenues
$
1,153

 
$
857

 
 
 
 
Year-over-year changes in revenue:
 
 
 
Reported GAAP site rental revenues
34.5
%
 
 
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(d)(f)
5.5
%
 
 
(a)
Additional information regarding Crown Castle's site rental revenues, including projected revenue from customer licenses, tenant non-renewals, straight-lined revenues and prepaid rent is available in Crown Castle's quarterly Supplemental Information Package posted in the Investors section of its website.
(b)
Includes revenues from amortization of prepaid rent in accordance with GAAP.
(c)
Includes revenues from the construction of new small cell nodes, exclusive of straight-lined revenues related to fixed escalators.
(d)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein.
(e)
Represents the initial contribution of recent acquisitions. The financial impact of recent acquisitions is excluded from Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues until the one-year anniversary of the acquisition.
(f)
Calculated as the percentage change from prior year site rental revenues, exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalations, compared to Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues for the current period.


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The components of the changes in site rental revenues for the year ending December 31, 2018 are forecasted as follows:
(dollars in millions)
Full Year 2017
 
Full Year 2018 Outlook
Components of changes in site rental revenues(a):
 
 
 
Prior year site rental revenues exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators(b)(c)
$3,186
 
$3,669
 

 

New leasing activity(b)(c)
166
 
190-220
Escalators
84
 
80-90
Non-renewals
(90)
 
(95)-(75)
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(d)
160
 
185-225
Straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators
 
20-40
Acquisitions(e)
323
 
745-765
Other
 
Total GAAP site rental revenues
$3,669
 
$4,639-$4,684
 
 
 
 
Year-over-year changes in revenue:
 
 
 
Reported GAAP site rental revenues(f)
 
 
27.1%
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(d)(f)(g)
 
 
5.6%

(a)
Additional information regarding Crown Castle's site rental revenues, including projected revenue from customer licenses, tenant non-renewals, straight-lined revenues and prepaid rent is available in Crown Castle's quarterly Supplemental Information Package posted in the Investors section of its website.
(b)
Includes revenues from amortization of prepaid rent in accordance with GAAP.
(c)
Includes revenues from the construction of new small cell nodes, exclusive of straight-lined revenues related to fixed escalators.
(d)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein.
(e)
Represents the contribution from recent acquisitions. The financial impact of recent acquisitions is excluded from Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues until the one-year anniversary of the acquisition, with the exception of the impact of Lightower, which has been reflected as a contribution from acquisitions for the full year 2018.
(f)
Calculated based on midpoint of Full Year 2018 Outlook.
(g)
Calculated as the percentage change from prior year site rental revenues, exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalations, compared to Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues for the current period.



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Components of Historical Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs:
 
For the Three Months Ended
(in millions)
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
Interest expense on debt obligations
$
158

 
$
132

Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt, net
5

 
4

Other, net
(3
)
 
(2
)
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
$
160

 
$
134


Components of Current Outlook for Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs:
 
Q2 2018
 
Full Year 2018
(in millions)
Outlook
 
Outlook
Interest expense on debt obligations
$155
to
$160
 
$620
to
$640
Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt, net
$3
to
$6
 
$18
to
$23
Other, net
$(4)
to
$(2)
 
$(15)
to
$(10)
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
$154
to
$164
 
$616
to
$661

Debt balances and maturity dates as of March 31, 2018 are as follows:
(in millions)
Face Value
 
Final Maturity
Bank debt - variable rate:
 
 
 
2016 Revolver
$
100

 
Aug. 2022
2016 Term Loan A
2,386

 
Aug. 2022
Total bank debt
2,486

 
 
Securitized debt - fixed rate:
 
 
 
Secured Notes, Series 2009-1, Class A-1(b)
28

 
Aug. 2019
Secured Notes, Series 2009-1, Class A-2(b)
70

 
Aug. 2029
Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2010-6(a)
1,000

 
Aug. 2040
Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1(a)
300

 
May 2042
Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-2(a)
700

 
May 2045
Total securitized debt
2,098

 
 
Bonds - fixed rate:
 
 
 
5.250% Senior Notes
1,650

 
Jan. 2023
3.849% Secured Notes
1,000

 
Apr. 2023
4.875% Senior Notes
850

 
Apr. 2022
3.400% Senior Notes
850

 
Feb. 2021
4.450% Senior Notes
900

 
Feb. 2026
3.700% Senior Notes
750

 
June 2026
2.250% Senior Notes
700

 
Sept. 2021
4.000% Senior Notes
500

 
Mar. 2027
4.750% Senior Notes
350

 
May 2047
3.200% Senior Notes
750

 
Sept. 2024
3.650% Senior Notes
1,000

 
Sept. 2027
3.150% Senior Notes
750

 
July 2023
3.800% Senior Notes
1,000

 
Feb. 2028
Total bonds
11,050

 
 
Capital leases and other obligations
228

 
Various
Total Debt
$
15,862

 
 
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents(c)
$
220

 
 
Net Debt
$
15,642

 
 
(a)
The Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2010-6, Series 2015-1 and 2015-2 have anticipated repayment dates in 2020, 2022 and 2025, respectively.
(b)
The Senior Secured Notes, Series 2009-1, Class A-1 principal amortizes during the period beginning in January 2010 and ending in 2019 and the Senior Secured Notes, 2009-1, Class A-2 principal amortizes during the period beginning in 2019 and ending in 2029.
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Net Debt to Last Quarter Annualized Adjusted EBITDA is computed as follows:
(dollars in millions)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Total face value of debt
$
15,862

Ending cash and cash equivalents(a)
220

Total Net Debt
$
15,642

 
 
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2018
$
763

Last quarter annualized Adjusted EBITDA
3,052

Net Debt to Last Quarter Annualized Adjusted EBITDA
5.1
x
(a)
Excludes restricted cash.

Components of Capital Expenditures:
 
For the Three Months Ended
(in millions)
March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2017
 
Towers
Fiber
Other
Total
 
Towers
Fiber
Other
Total
Discretionary:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of land interests
$
14

$

$

$
14

 
$
21

$

$

$
21

Communications infrastructure construction and improvements
75

253


328

 
74

151


225

Sustaining:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital improvement and corporate
7

9

6

22

 
6

3

7

16

Integration


6

6

 




Total
$
96

$
262

$
12

$
370

 
$
101

$
154

$
7

$
262

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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 our Outlook and plans, projections, and estimates regarding (1) potential benefits, returns, opportunities and customer and shareholder value which may be derived from our business, assets, investments, acquisitions and dividends, including on a long-and short-term basis, (2) our strategy, strategic position, business model and capabilities and the strength of our business, (3) our customers' investments and the demand from our customers, and the benefits which may be derived therefrom, (4) growth in demand for data and the benefits which may be derived therefrom, (5) our growth, including our revenue growth, long-term prospects and the trends impacting our business, (6) the impact of and the benefits and contributions that may be derived from the recent execution of leasing agreements with our customers, including the AT&T Agreement, (7) integration of our recent acquisitions, including Lightower, the status thereof and the potential benefits and contributions which may be derived therefrom, including the contribution to or impact on our financial or operating results, including site rental revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, AFFO and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues, (8) anticipated impact of the March Equity Offering, (9) leasing environment and activity, (10) our investments in our business and communications infrastructure assets and the potential growth, returns and benefits therefrom, (11) our dividends and our dividend growth rate and targets, (12) strategic position of and demand for our communications infrastructure (including fiber solutions and small cells) and services, (13) cash flows, (14) tenant non-renewals, including the impact thereof, (15) capital expenditures, including sustaining capital expenditures, (16) straight-line adjustments, (17) site rental revenues and estimated growth thereof, (18) site rental cost of operations, (19) net income (loss), (20) Adjusted EBITDA, including the impact thereon of seasonal and timing items, (21) expenses, including interest expense and repair and maintenance expenses, and amortization of deferred financing costs, (22) cash tax payments, (23) floating interest rates, (24) FFO, (25) AFFO (including the impact thereon of seasonal and timing items) and estimated growth thereof, (26) Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues, (27) our weighted-average common shares outstanding, including on a diluted basis, (28) network services contribution and (29) the utility of certain financial measures, including non-GAAP financial measures. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions prevailing market conditions and the following:

Our business depends on the demand for our communications infrastructure, driven primarily by demand for data, and we may be adversely affected by any slowdown in such demand. Additionally, a reduction in the amount or change in the mix of network investment by our customers may materially and adversely affect our business (including reducing demand for tenant additions and network services).
A substantial portion of our revenues is derived from a small number of customers, and the loss, consolidation or financial instability of any of such customers may materially decrease revenues or reduce demand for our communications infrastructure and network services.
The expansion or development of our business, including through acquisitions, increased product offerings or other strategic growth opportunities may cause disruptions in our business, which may have an adverse effect on our business, operations or financial results. Additionally, we may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the Lightower acquisition, or those benefits may take longer to realize than expected.
Our fiber segment has expanded rapidly, and the fiber business model contains certain differences from our towers business model, resulting in different operational risks. If we do not successfully operate our Fiber business model or identify or manage the related operational risks, such operations may produce results that are less than anticipated.
Failure to timely and efficiently execute on our construction projects could adversely affect our business.
Our substantial level of indebtedness could adversely affect our ability to react to changes in our business, and the terms of our debt instruments and our 6.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock 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.
We have a substantial amount of indebtedness. 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.
Sales or issuances of a substantial number of shares of our common stock or securities convertible into shares of our common stock may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
As a result of competition in our industry, we may find it more difficult to negotiate favorable rates on our new or renewing tenant contracts.
New technologies may reduce demand for our communications infrastructure or negatively impact our revenues.
If we fail to retain rights to our communications infrastructure, including the land interests under our towers and the right-of-way and other agreements related to our small cells and fiber solutions, our business may be adversely affected.

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Our network services business has historically experienced significant volatility in demand, which reduces the predictability of our results.
New wireless technologies may not deploy or be adopted by customers as rapidly or in the manner projected.
If we fail to comply with laws or 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.
If radio frequency emissions from wireless handsets or equipment on our communications infrastructure are demonstrated to cause negative health effects, potential future claims could adversely affect our operations, costs or revenues.
Certain provisions of our restated certificate of incorporation, amended and restated by-laws 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 may be vulnerable to security breaches that could adversely affect our business, operations, and reputation.
Future dividend payments to our stockholders will reduce the availability of our cash on hand available to fund future discretionary investments, and may result in a need to incur indebtedness or issue equity securities to fund growth opportunities. In such event, the then current economic, credit market or equity market conditions will impact the availability or cost of such financing, which may hinder our ability to grow our per share results of operations.
Remaining qualified to be taxed as a REIT involves highly technical and complex provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Failure to remain qualified as a REIT would result in our inability to deduct dividends to stockholders when computing our taxable income, which would reduce our available cash.
If we fail to pay scheduled dividends on our 6.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, in cash, common stock, or any combination of cash and common stock, we will be prohibited from paying dividends on our common stock, which may jeopardize our status as a REIT.
Complying with REIT requirements, including the 90% distribution requirement, may limit our flexibility or cause us to forgo otherwise attractive opportunities, including certain discretionary investments and potential financing alternatives.
REIT related ownership limitations and transfer restrictions may prevent or restrict certain transfers of our capital stock.
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. As used in this release, the term "including," and any variation thereof, means "including without limitation."


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CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except par values)

 
March 31,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
220

 
$
314

Restricted cash
120

 
121

Receivables, net
402

 
398

Prepaid expenses
175

 
162

Other current assets
157

 
139

Total current assets
1,074

 
1,134

Deferred site rental receivables
1,304

 
1,300

Property and equipment, net
13,051

 
12,933

Goodwill
10,075

 
10,021

Other intangible assets, net
5,854

 
5,962

Long-term prepaid rent and other assets, net
892

 
879

Total assets
$
32,250

 
$
32,229

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
248

 
$
249

Accrued interest
104

 
132

Deferred revenues
465

 
457

Other accrued liabilities
240

 
339

Current maturities of debt and other obligations
130

 
115

Total current liabilities
1,187

 
1,292

Debt and other long-term obligations
15,616

 
16,044

Other long-term liabilities
2,615

 
2,554

Total liabilities
19,418

 
19,890

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
CCIC stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: March 31, 2018—415 and December 31, 2017—406
4

 
4

6.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.01 par value; 20 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: March 31, 2018—2 and December 31, 2017—2; aggregate liquidation value: March 31, 2018—$1,650 and December 31, 2017—$1,650

 

Additional paid-in capital
17,690

 
16,844

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(4
)
 
(4
)
Dividends/distributions in excess of earnings
(4,858
)
 
(4,505
)
Total equity
12,832

 
12,339

Total liabilities and equity
$
32,250

 
$
32,229



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CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions, except per share amounts)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Net revenues:
 
 
 
Site rental
$
1,153

 
$
857

Network services and other
146

 
159

Net revenues
1,299

 
1,016

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Costs of operations (exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion):
 
 
 
Site rental
347

 
265

Network services and other
86

 
99

General and administrative
134

 
101

Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

Acquisition and integration costs
6

 
6

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
374

 
289

Total operating expenses
950

 
761

Operating income (loss)
349

 
255

Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
(160
)
 
(134
)
Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations
(71
)
 
(4
)
Interest income
1

 

Other income (expense)
(1
)
 
6

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
118

 
123

Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(4
)
 
(4
)
Net income (loss)
114

 
119

Dividends on preferred stock
(28
)
 

Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders
$
86

 
$
119

 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share:
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, basic
$
0.21

 
$
0.33

Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, diluted
$
0.21

 
$
0.33

 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
409

 
361

Diluted
410

 
362


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CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)(a)
(In millions of dollars)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
114

 
$
119

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
374

 
289

(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
71

 
4

Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash interest
2

 
2

Stock-based compensation expense
23

 
22

Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

Deferred income tax (benefit) provision
1

 

Other non-cash adjustments, net
2

 
(3
)
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
(90
)
 
(60
)
Decrease (increase) in assets
(48
)
 
68

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
452

 
442

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
(14
)
 
(1,497
)
Capital expenditures
(370
)
 
(262
)
Other investing activities, net

 
(4
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
(384
)
 
(1,763
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
1,743

 
998

Principal payments on debt and other long-term obligations
(32
)
 
(29
)
Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt
(1,318
)
 

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
170

 
1,405

Payments under revolving credit facility
(1,050
)
 
(1,070
)
Payments for financing costs
(15
)
 
(7
)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
843

 
22

Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

 

Purchases of common stock
(33
)
 
(22
)
Dividends/distributions paid on common stock
(443
)
 
(348
)
Dividends paid on preferred stock
(28
)
 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
(163
)
 
949

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(95
)
 
(372
)
Effect of exchange rate changes

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period(a)
440

 
697

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period(a)
$
345

 
$
325

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid
185

 
144

Income taxes paid

 
1


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CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)

SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Other
 
Consolidated Total
 
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Other
 
Consolidated Total
Segment site rental revenues
$
764

 
$
389

 
 
 
$
1,153

 
$
717

 
$
140

 
 
 
$
857

Segment network services and other revenue
142

 
4

 
 
 
146

 
150

 
9

 
 
 
159

Segment revenues
906

 
393

 
 
 
1,299

 
867

 
149

 
 
 
1,016

Segment site rental cost of operations
211

 
126

 
 
 
337

 
209

 
47

 
 
 
256

Segment network services and other cost of operations
82

 
2

 
 
 
84

 
89

 
8

 
 
 
97

Segment cost of operations(a)
293

 
128

 
 
 
421

 
298

 
55

 
 
 
353

Segment site rental gross margin(b)
553

 
263

 
 
 
816

 
508

 
93

 
 
 
601

Segment network services and other gross margin(b)
60

 
2

 
 
 
62

 
61

 
1

 
 
 
62

Segment general and administrative expenses(a)
26

 
43

 
 
 
69

 
24

 
18

 
 
 
42

Segment operating profit(b)
587

 
222

 
 
 
809

 
545

 
76

 
 
 
621

Unallocated general and administrative expenses(a)
 
 
 
 
$
46

 
46

 
 
 
 
 
$
39

 
39

Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 
 
26

 
26

 
 
 
 
 
25

 
25

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
 
 
 
 
374

 
374

 
 
 
 
 
289

 
289

Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
 
 
 
 
160

 
160

 
 
 
 
 
134

 
134

Other income (expenses) to reconcile to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(c)
 
 
 
 
85

 
85

 
 
 
 
 
11

 
11

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
118

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
123

(a)
Segment cost of operations excludes (1) stock-based compensation expense of $7 million and $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively and (2) prepaid lease purchase price adjustments of $5 million for both of the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. General and administrative expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $19 million and $20 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(b) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definitions of segment site rental gross margin, segment network services and other gross margin and segment operating profit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Page
Company Overview
 
Company Profile
Strategy
AFFO per Share
Tower Portfolio Footprint
Corporate Information
Research Coverage
Historical Common Stock Data
Portfolio and Financial Highlights
Outlook
Financials & Metrics
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Segment Operating Results
FFO and AFFO Reconciliations
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Components of Changes in Site Rental Revenues
Summary of Straight-Lined and Prepaid Rent Activity
Summary of Capital Expenditures
Lease Renewal and Lease Distribution
Customer Overview
Asset Portfolio Overview
 
Summary of Tower Portfolio by Vintage
Portfolio Overview
Ground Interest Overview
Ground Interest Activity
Capitalization Overview
 
Capitalization Overview
Debt Maturity Overview
Liquidity Overview
Maintenance and Financial Covenants
Interest Rate Sensitivity
Appendix

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This supplemental information package ("Supplement") contains forward-looking statements and information that are based on our management's current expectations as of the date of this Supplement. Statements that are not historical facts are hereby identified as forward-looking statements. Words such as "Outlook," "guide," "forecast," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "expect," "likely," "predicted," and any variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, our Outlook for the second quarter 2018 and full year 2018.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, prevailing market conditions. 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 Securities and Exchange Commission. Crown Castle assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The components of financial information presented herein, both historical and forward looking, may not sum due to rounding. Definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, segment measures and other calculations are provided in the Appendix to this Supplement. Unless otherwise indicated, the Company has changed its presentation to millions and, as a result, any necessary rounding adjustments have been made to prior year disclosed amounts.
As used herein, the term "including" and any variation thereof, means "including without limitation." The use of the word "or" herein is not exclusive.

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COMPANY PROFILE 
Crown Castle International Corp. (to which the terms "Crown Castle," "CCIC," "we," "our," "our Company," "the Company" or "us" as used herein refer) owns, operates and leases shared communications infrastructure, including: (1) towers and other structures, such as rooftops (collectively, "towers"), and (2) fiber primarily supporting small cell networks ("small cells") and fiber solutions. Our towers, fiber and small cells assets are collectively referred to herein as "communications infrastructure," and our customers on our communications infrastructure are referred to herein as "tenants." Our towers have a significant presence in each of the top 100 basic trading areas, and the majority of our fiber is located in major metropolitan areas, including a presence within every major U.S. market. Crown Castle owns, operates and leases shared communications infrastructure that has been acquired or constructed over time and is geographically dispersed throughout the U.S., and which consists of (1) approximately 40,000 towers and (2) approximately 60,000 route miles of fiber primarily supporting small cells and fiber solutions.
Our core business is providing access, including space or capacity, to our shared communications infrastructure via long-term contracts in various forms, including licenses, subleases and lease agreements (collectively, "contracts"). We seek to increase our site rental revenues by adding more tenants on our communications infrastructure, which we expect to result in significant incremental cash flows due to our low incremental operating costs.
We operate as a Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

STRATEGY 
As a leading provider of shared communications infrastructure in the U.S., our strategy is to create long-term stockholder value via a combination of (1) growing cash flows generated from our portfolio of communications infrastructure, (2) returning a meaningful portion of our cash provided by operating activities to our stockholders in the form of dividends and (3) investing capital efficiently to grow cash flows and long-term dividends per share. Our U.S. focused strategy is based, in part, on our belief that the U.S. is the most attractive market for shared communications infrastructure investment with the greatest long-term growth potential. We measure our efforts to create "long-term stockholder value" by the combined payment of dividends to stockholders and growth in our per share results. The key elements of our strategy are to:
Grow cash flows from our communications infrastructure. We seek to maximize our site rental cash flows by working with our customers to provide them quick access to our communications infrastructure and entering into associated long-term contracts. Tenant additions or modifications of existing customer equipment (collectively, "tenant additions") enable our customers to expand coverage and capacity in order to meet increasing demand for data, while generating high incremental returns for our business. We believe our product offerings of towers and small cells provide a comprehensive solution to our wireless customers' growing network needs through our shared communications infrastructure model, which is an efficient and cost-effective way to serve our customers. Additionally, we believe our ability to share our fiber assets across multiple customers to deploy both small cells and offer fiber solutions allows us to generate cash flows and increase stockholder return. We also believe that there will be considerable future demand for our communications infrastructure based on the location of our assets and the rapid growth in demand for data.
Return cash provided by operating activities to stockholders in the form of dividends. We believe that distributing a meaningful portion of our cash provided by operating activities appropriately provides stockholders with increased certainty for a portion of expected long-term stockholder value while still retaining sufficient flexibility to invest in our business and deliver growth. We believe this decision reflects the translation of the high-quality, long-term contractual cash flows of our business into stable capital returns to stockholders.
Invest capital efficiently to grow cash flows and long-term dividends per share. We seek to invest our available capital, including the net cash provided by our operating activities and external financing sources, in a manner that will increase long-term stockholder value on a risk-adjusted basis. Our historical investments have included the following (in no particular order):
acquisitions or construction of towers, fiber and small cells;
acquisitions of land interests under towers;
improvements and structural enhancements to our existing communications infrastructure;
purchases of shares of our common stock from time to time; and
purchases, repayment or redemption of our debt.

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Our strategy to create long-term stockholder value is based on our belief that additional demand for our communications infrastructure will be created by the expected continued growth in the demand for data. We believe that such demand for our communications infrastructure will continue, will result in growth of our cash flows due to tenant additions on our existing communications infrastructure, and will create other growth opportunities for us, such as demand for new communications infrastructure.

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(1)
See reconciliations and definitions provided herein.
(2)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
(3)
Represents the midpoint of the full year 2018 Outlook as issued on April 18, 2018.

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GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION
Principal executive offices
1220 Augusta Drive, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77057
Common shares trading symbol
CCI
Stock exchange listing
New York Stock Exchange
Fiscal year ending date
December 31
Fitch - Long Term Issuer Default Rating
BBB-
Moody’s - Long Term Corporate Family Rating
Baa3
Standard & Poor’s - Long Term Local Issuer Credit Rating
BBB-
Note: These credit ratings may not reflect the potential risks relating to the structure or trading of the Company’s securities and are provided solely for informational purposes. Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold any security, and may be revised or withdrawn at any time by the issuing organization in its sole discretion. The Company does not undertake any obligation to maintain the ratings or to advise of any change in the ratings. Each agency’s rating should be evaluated independently of any other agency’s rating. An explanation of the significances of the ratings can be obtained from each of the ratings agencies.

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Name
Age
Years with Company
Position
Jay A. Brown
45
18
President and Chief Executive Officer
Daniel K. Schlanger
44
2
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
James D. Young
56
12
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Fiber
Robert C. Ackerman
65
19
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Towers and Small Cells
Kenneth J. Simon
57
2
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Michael J. Kavanagh
49
7
Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Philip M. Kelley
45
20
Senior Vice President - Corporate Development and Strategy

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Name
Position
Committees
Age
Years as Director
J. Landis Martin
Chairman
NCG(1)
72
22
P. Robert Bartolo
Director
Audit, Compensation
46
4
Cindy Christy
Director
Compensation, NCG(1), Strategy
52
10
Ari Q. Fitzgerald
Director
Compensation, NCG(1), Strategy
55
15
Robert E. Garrison II
Director
Audit, Compensation
76
12
Andrea J. Goldsmith
Director
NCG(1), Strategy
53
< 1
Lee W. Hogan
Director
Audit, Compensation, Strategy
73
17
Edward C. Hutcheson Jr.
Director
Strategy
72
22
Robert F. McKenzie
Director
Audit, Strategy
74
22
Anthony J. Melone
Director
NCG(1), Strategy
57
2
W. Benjamin Moreland
Director
 
54
11
Jay A. Brown
Director
 
45
1
(1)
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RESEARCH COVERAGE
Equity Research
Bank of America
David Barden
(646) 855-1320
Barclays
Amir Rozwadowski
(212) 526-4043
BTIG
Walter Piecyk
(646) 450-9258
Citigroup
Michael Rollins
(212) 816-1116
Cowen and Company
Colby Synesael
(646) 562-1355
Deutsche Bank
Matthew Niknam
(212) 250-4711
Goldman Sachs
Brett Feldman
(212) 902-8156
Guggenheim
Robert Gutman
(212) 518-9148
Jefferies
Scott Goldman
(212) 284-4606
JPMorgan
Philip Cusick
(212) 622-1444
Macquarie
Amy Yong
(212) 231-2624
MoffettNathanson
Nick Del Deo
(212) 519-0025
Morgan Stanley
Simon Flannery
(212) 761-6432
New Street Research
Spencer Kurn
(212) 921-2067
Oppenheimer & Co.
Timothy Horan
(212) 667-8137
Pacific Crest Securities
Brandon Nispel
(503) 821-3871

Raymond James
Ric Prentiss
(727) 567-2567


RBC Capital Markets
Jonathan Atkin
(415) 633-8589


SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
Greg Miller
(212) 303-4169


UBS
Batya Levi
(212) 713-8824

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
Jennifer Fritzsche
(312) 920-3548
 
 
 
Rating Agency
Fitch
John Culver
(312) 368-3216
Moody’s
Dilara Sukhov
(212) 553-1653
Standard & Poor’s
Ryan Gilmore
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HISTORICAL COMMON STOCK DATA
 
Three Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)
3/31/18
12/31/17
9/30/17
6/30/17
3/31/17
High price(1)
$
113.41

$
112.84

$
105.89

$
101.17

$
91.99

Low price(1)
$
99.79

$
97.47

$
90.42

$
89.75

$
80.01

Period end closing price(2)
$
109.61

$
109.97

$
98.11

$
97.42

$
90.99

Dividends paid per common share
$
1.05

$
1.05

$
0.95

$
0.95

$
0.95

Volume weighted average price for the period(1)
$
107.57

$
105.78

$
98.86

$
94.99

$
85.76

Common shares outstanding, at period end
415

406

406

366

361

Market value of outstanding common shares, at period end(3)
$
45,468

$
44,679

$
39,859

$
35,666

$
32,880

(1)
Based on the sales price, adjusted for common stock dividends, as reported by Bloomberg.
(2)
Based on the period end closing price, adjusted for common stock dividends, as reported by Bloomberg.
(3)
Period end market value of outstanding common shares is calculated as the product of (a) shares of common stock outstanding at period end and (b) closing share price at period end, adjusted for common stock dividends, as reported by Bloomberg.


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SUMMARY PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
(as of March 31, 2018)
 
Towers
Number of towers(1)
40,053

Average number of tenants per tower
2.2

Remaining contracted customer receivables ($ in billions)(2)
$
18

Weighted average remaining customer contract term (years)(3)
5

Percent of towers in the Top 50 / 100 Basic Trading Areas
56% / 71%

Percent of ground leased / owned (by Towers segment site rental gross margin)
62% / 38%

Weighted average maturity of ground leases (years)(4)
34

Fiber
Number of route miles of fiber (in thousands)
60

Remaining contracted customer receivables ($ in billions)(2)
$
5

Weighted average remaining customer contract term (years)(3)
4


SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
 
2018
 
2017
Operating Data:
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
 
 
 
 
Site rental
 
$
1,153

 
$
857

Network services and other
 
146

 
159

Net revenues
 
$
1,299

 
$
1,016

 
 
 
 
 
Costs of operations (exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion)
 
 
 
 
Site rental
 
$
347

 
$
265

Network services and other
 
86

 
99

Total cost of operations
 
$
433

 
$
364

 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders
 
$
86

 
$
119

Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders per share—diluted(5)
 
$
0.21

 
$
0.33

 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Data(6):
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
763

 
$
581

FFO(7)
 
447

 
401

AFFO(7)
 
558

 
450

AFFO per share(5)(7)
 
$
1.36

 
$
1.24

(1)
Excludes small cells, fiber and third-party land interests.
(2)
Excludes renewal terms at customers' option.
(3)
Excludes renewal terms at customers' option, weighted by site rental revenues.
(4)
Includes renewal terms at the Company's option, weighted by Towers segment site rental gross margin.
(5)
Based on diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding of 410 million and 362 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(6)
See reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures provided herein. See also "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" in the Appendix for a discussion of our definitions of Adjusted EBITDA, FFO and AFFO.
(7)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.




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SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
Summary Cash Flow Data(1):
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
 
$
452

 
$
442

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(2)
 
(384
)
 
(1,763
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
 
(163
)
 
949

(dollars in millions)
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Data (at period end):
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
220

 
$
314

Property and equipment, net
 
13,051

 
12,933

Total assets
 
32,250

 
32,229

Total debt and other long-term obligations
 
15,746

 
16,159

Total CCIC stockholders' equity
 
12,832

 
12,339

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Other Data:
 
 
Net debt to last quarter annualized Adjusted EBITDA
 
5.1
x
Dividend per common share
 
$
1.05


OUTLOOK FOR SECOND QUARTER 2018 AND FULL YEAR 2018
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Second Quarter 2018
Full Year 2018
Site rental revenues
$1,153
to
$1,163
$4,639
to
$4,684
Site rental cost of operations(3)
$348
to
$358
$1,375
to
$1,420
Net income (loss)
$139
to
$164
$589
to
$669
Net income (loss) per sharediluted(4)(5)
$0.33
to
$0.39
$1.42
to
$1.61
Adjusted EBITDA(6)
$757
to
$767
$3,097
to
$3,142
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(7)
$154
to
$164
$616
to
$661
FFO(5)(6)
$496
to
$506
$2,002
to
$2,047
AFFO(6)(8)
$539
to
$549
$2,255
to
$2,300
AFFO per share(4)(6)(8)
$1.29
to
$1.32
$5.44
to
$5.55
(1)
Includes impacts of restricted cash. See the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for further information.
(2)
Includes net cash used for acquisitions of approximately $14 million and $1.5 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(3)
Exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion.
(4)
The assumption for second quarter 2018 and full year 2018 diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding is 416 million and 415 million, respectively, based on diluted common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2018. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.
(5)
Calculated using net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
(6)
See reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss) and definition included herein.
(7)
See the reconciliation of "components of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" in the Appendix.
(8)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.


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OUTLOOK FOR FULL YEAR 2018 COMPONENTS OF CHANGES IN SITE RENTAL REVENUES
(dollars in millions)
Full Year 2017
 
Full Year 2018 Outlook
Components of changes in site rental revenues(1):
 
 
 
Prior year site rental revenues exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators(2)(3)
$3,186
 
$3,669
 
 
 
 
New leasing activity(2)(3)
166
 
190-220
Escalators
84
 
80-90
Non-renewals
(90)
 
(95)-(75)
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(4)
160
 
185-225
Straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators
 
20-40
Acquisitions(5)
323
 
745-765
Other
 
Total GAAP site rental revenues
$3,669
 
$4,639-$4,684
 
 
 
 
Year-over-year changes in revenue:
 
 
 
Reported GAAP site rental revenues(6)
 
 
27.1%
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(4)(6)(7)
 
 
5.6%
(1)
See additional information regarding Crown Castle's site rental revenues including projected revenue from customer licenses, tenant non-renewals, straight-lined revenues and prepaid rent herein.
(2)
Includes revenues from amortization of prepaid rent in accordance with GAAP.
(3)
Includes revenues from the construction of new small cell nodes, exclusive of straight-lined revenues related to fixed escalators.
(4)
See definitions provided herein.
(5)
Represents the contribution from recent acquisitions. The financial impact of recent acquisitions is excluded from Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues until the one-year anniversary of the acquisition, with the exception of the impact of Lightower, which has been reflected as a contribution from acquisitions for the full year 2018.
(6)
Calculated based on midpoint of Full Year 2018 Outlook.
(7)
Calculated as the percentage change from prior year site rental revenues, exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalations, compared to Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues for the current period.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
(amounts in millions, except par values)
March 31,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
220

 
$
314

Restricted cash
120

 
121

Receivables, net
402

 
398

Prepaid expenses
175

 
162

Other current assets
157

 
139

Total current assets
1,074

 
1,134

Deferred site rental receivables
1,304

 
1,300

Property and equipment, net
13,051

 
12,933

Goodwill
10,075

 
10,021

Other intangible assets, net
5,854

 
5,962

Long-term prepaid rent and other assets, net
892

 
879

Total assets
$
32,250

 
$
32,229

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
248

 
$
249

Accrued interest
104

 
132

Deferred revenues
465

 
457

Other accrued liabilities
240

 
339

Current maturities of debt and other obligations
130

 
115

Total current liabilities
1,187

 
1,292

Debt and other long-term obligations
15,616

 
16,044

Other long-term liabilities
2,615

 
2,554

Total liabilities
19,418

 
19,890

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
CCIC stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: March 31, 2018—415 and December 31, 2017—406
4

 
4

6.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.01 par value; 20 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: March 31, 2018—2 and December 31, 2017—2; aggregate liquidation value: March 31, 2018—$1,650 and December 31, 2017—$1,650

 

Additional paid-in capital
17,690

 
16,844

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(4
)
 
(4
)
Dividends/distributions in excess of earnings
(4,858
)
 
(4,505
)
Total equity
12,832

 
12,339

Total liabilities and equity
$
32,250

 
$
32,229




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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(amounts in millions, except per share amounts)
2018
 
2017
Net revenues:
 
 
 
Site rental
$
1,153

 
$
857

Network services and other
146

 
159

Net revenues
1,299

 
1,016

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Costs of operations (exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion):
 
 
 
Site rental
347

 
265

Network services and other
86

 
99

General and administrative
134

 
101

Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

Acquisition and integration costs
6

 
6

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
374

 
289

Total operating expenses
950

 
761

Operating income (loss)
349

 
255

Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
(160
)
 
(134
)
Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations
(71
)
 
(4
)
Interest income
1

 

Other income (expense)
(1
)
 
6

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
118

 
123

Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(4
)
 
(4
)
Net income (loss)
114

 
119

Dividends on preferred stock
(28
)
 

Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders
$
86

 
$
119

 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share:
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, basic
$
0.21

 
$
0.33

Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, diluted
$
0.21

 
$
0.33

 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
409

 
361

Diluted
410

 
362




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SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
(dollars in millions)
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Other
 
Consolidated Total
 
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Other
 
Consolidated Total
Segment site rental revenues
$
764

 
$
389

 
 
 
$
1,153

 
$
717

 
$
140

 
 
 
$
857

Segment network services and other revenue
142

 
4

 
 
 
146

 
150

 
9

 
 
 
159

Segment revenues
906

 
393

 
 
 
1,299

 
867

 
149

 
 
 
1,016

Segment site rental cost of operations
211

 
126

 
 
 
337

 
209

 
47

 
 
 
256

Segment network services and other cost of operations
82

 
2

 
 
 
84

 
89

 
8

 
 
 
97

Segment cost of operations(1)
293

 
128

 
 
 
421

 
298

 
55

 
 
 
353

Segment site rental gross margin(2)
553

 
263

 
 
 
816

 
508

 
93

 
 
 
601

Segment network services and other gross margin(2)
60

 
2

 
 
 
62

 
61

 
1

 
 
 
62

Segment general and administrative expenses(1)
26

 
43

 
 
 
69

 
24

 
18

 
 
 
42

Segment operating profit(2)
587

 
222

 
 
 
809

 
545

 
76

 
 
 
621

Unallocated general and administrative expenses(1)
 
 
 
 
$
46

 
46

 
 
 
 
 
$
39

 
39

Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
 
 
26

 
26

 
 
 
 
 
25

 
25

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
 
 
 
 
374

 
374

 
 
 
 
 
289

 
289

Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
 
 
 
 
160

 
160

 
 
 
 
 
134

 
134

Other income (expenses) to reconcile to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(3)
 
 
 
 
85

 
85

 
 
 
 
 
11

 
11

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
118

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
123

(1)
Segment cost of operations excludes (1) stock-based compensation expense of $7 million and $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively and (2) prepaid lease purchase price adjustments of $5 million for both of the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. General and administrative expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $19 million and $20 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(2)
See "Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" in the Appendix for a discussion of our definitions of segment site rental gross margin, segment network services and other gross margin and segment operating profit.
(3)
See condensed consolidated statement of operations for further information.



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FFO AND AFFO RECONCILIATIONS
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(amounts in millions, except per share amounts)
2018
 
2017
Net income (loss)
$
114

 
$
119

Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
359

 
281

Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

Dividends on preferred stock
(28
)
 

FFO(1)(2)(3)(4)
$
447

 
$
401

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted(5)
410

 
362

FFO per share(1)(3)(4)
$
1.09

 
$
1.11

 
 
 
 
FFO (from above)
$
447

 
$
401

Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
 
 
 
Straight-lined revenue
(16
)
 
(1
)
Straight-lined expense
23

 
23

Stock-based compensation expense
26

 
25

Non-cash portion of tax provision
4

 
4

Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
15

 
8

Amortization of non-cash interest expense
2

 
2

Other (income) expense
1

 
(6
)
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
71

 
4

Acquisition and integration costs
6

 
6

Capital improvement capital expenditures
(13
)
 
(7
)
Corporate capital expenditures
(9
)
 
(9
)
AFFO(1)(2)(3)(4)
$
558

 
$
450

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted(5)
410

 
362

AFFO per share(1)(3)(4)
$
1.36

 
$
1.24


(1)
See "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" in the Appendix for a discussion of our definitions of FFO and AFFO.
(2)
FFO and AFFO are reduced by cash paid for preferred stock dividends during the period in which they are paid.
(3)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.
(4)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
(5)
Based on the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.





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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)(1)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions)
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
114

 
$
119

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
374

 
289

(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
71

 
4

Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash interest
2

 
2

Stock-based compensation expense
23

 
22

Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

Deferred income tax (benefit) provision
1

 

Other non-cash adjustments, net
2

 
(3
)
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
(90
)
 
(60
)
Decrease (increase) in assets
(48
)
 
68

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
452

 
442

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
(14
)
 
(1,497
)
Capital expenditures
(370
)
 
(262
)
Other investing activities, net

 
(4
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
(384
)
 
(1,763
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
1,743

 
998

Principal payments on debt and other long-term obligations
(32
)
 
(29
)
Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt
(1,318
)
 

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
170

 
1,405

Payments under revolving credit facility
(1,050
)
 
(1,070
)
Payments for financing costs
(15
)
 
(7
)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
843

 
22

Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

 

Purchases of common stock
(33
)
 
(22
)
Dividends/distributions paid on common stock
(443
)
 
(348
)
Dividends paid on preferred stock
(28
)
 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
(163
)
 
949

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(95
)
 
(372
)
Effect of exchange rate changes

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period(1)
440

 
697

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period(1)
$
345

 
$
325

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid
185

 
144

Income taxes paid

 
1


(1) Effective January 1, 2018, the Company is required to explain the change in restricted cash in addition to the change in cash and cash equivalents in its condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. The Company has applied this approach for all periods presented.





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COMPONENTS OF CHANGES IN SITE RENTAL REVENUES
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions)
2018
 
2017
Components of changes in site rental revenues(1):
 
 
 
Prior year site rental revenues exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators(2)(3)
$
856

 
$
782

 
 
 
 
New leasing activity(2)(3)
49

 
41

Escalators
20

 
21

Non-renewals
(22
)
 
(28
)
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(4)
47

 
34

Straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators
16

 
1

Acquisitions(5)
234

 
40

Other

 

Total GAAP site rental revenues
$
1,153

 
$
857

 
 
 
 
Year-over-year changes in revenue:
 
 
 
Reported GAAP site rental revenues
34.5
%
 
 
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(4)(6)
5.5
%
 
 

(1)
See additional information regarding Crown Castle's site rental revenues including projected revenue from customer licenses, tenant non-renewals, straight-lined revenues and prepaid rent herein.
(2)
Includes revenues from amortization of prepaid rent in accordance with GAAP.
(3)
Includes revenues from the construction of new small cell nodes, exclusive of straight-lined revenues related to fixed escalators.
(4)
See definitions provided herein.
(5)
Represents the initial contribution of recent acquisitions. The financial impact of recent acquisitions is excluded from Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues until the one-year anniversary of the acquisition.
(6)
Calculated as the percentage change from prior year site rental revenues, exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalations, compared to Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues for the current period.

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SUMMARY OF SITE RENTAL STRAIGHT-LINED REVENUES AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH FIXED
ESCALATORS(1)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
(dollars in millions)
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Total
 
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Total
Site rental straight-lined revenue
$
16

 
$

 
$
16

 
$
(1
)
 
$
2

 
$
1

Site rental straight-lined expenses
23

 

 
23

 
23

 

 
23


SUMMARY OF PREPAID RENT ACTIVITY(2)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
(dollars in millions)
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Total
 
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Total
Prepaid rent received
$
28

 
$
52

 
$
80

 
$
30

 
$
37

 
$
67

Amortization of prepaid rent
32

 
47

 
79

 
27

 
26

 
53

(1)
In accordance with GAAP accounting, if payment terms call for fixed escalations, or rent free periods, the revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the contract. Since the Company recognizes revenue on a straight-line basis, a portion of the site rental revenue in a given period represents cash collected or contractually collectible in other periods.
(2)
Reflects up front payments received from long-term tenant contracts and other deferred credits (commonly referred to as prepaid rent), and the amortization thereof for GAAP revenue recognition purposes.


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SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
(dollars in millions)
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Other
 
Total
 
Towers
 
Fiber
 
Other
 
Total
Discretionary:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of land interests
$
14

 
$

 
$

 
$
14

 
$
21

 
$

 
$

 
$
21

Communications infrastructure construction and improvements
75

 
253

 

 
328

 
74

 
151

 

 
225

Sustaining:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital improvement and corporate
7

 
9

 
6

 
22

 
6

 
3

 
7

 
16

Integration

 

 
6

 
6

 

 

 

 

Total
$
96

 
$
262

 
$
12

 
$
370

 
$
101

 
$
154

 
$
7

 
$
262


PROJECTED REVENUE FROM CUSTOMER CONTRACTS(1)
 
Remaining nine months
Years Ending December 31,
(as of March 31, 2018; dollars in millions)
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Components of site rental revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
Site rental revenues exclusive of straight-line associated with fixed escalators
$
3,433

$
4,671

$
4,774

$
4,883

$
4,980

Straight-lined site rental revenues associated with fixed escalators
4

(66
)
(152
)
(222
)
(265
)
GAAP site rental revenue
$
3,437

$
4,605

$
4,622

$
4,661

$
4,715


PROJECTED GROUND LEASE EXPENSE FROM EXISTING GROUND LEASES(2)
 
Remaining nine months
Years Ending December 31,
(as of March 31, 2018; dollars in millions)
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Components of ground lease expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Ground lease expense exclusive of straight-line associated with fixed escalators
$
598

$
810

$
828

$
847

$
867

Straight-lined site rental ground lease expense associated with fixed escalators
63

74

62

50

38

GAAP ground lease expense
$
661

$
884

$
890

$
897

$
905

(1)
Based on customer licenses as of March 31, 2018. All customer licenses are assumed to renew for a new term no later than the respective current term end date. CPI-linked customer contracts are assumed to escalate at 3% per annum.
(2)
Based on existing ground leases as of March 31, 2018. CPI-linked leases are assumed to escalate at 3% per annum.


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ANNUALIZED RENTAL CASH PAYMENTS AT TIME OF RENEWAL(1)
 
Remaining nine months
Years Ending December 31,
(as of March 31, 2018; dollars in millions)
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
AT&T
$
36

$
41

$
52

$
82

$
65

Sprint
7

29

17

29

23

T-Mobile
20

59

25

43

616

Verizon
22

28

36

35

40

All Others Combined
146

160

146

83

80

Total
$
231

$
317

$
277

$
272

$
824


CUSTOMER OVERVIEW
(as of March 31, 2018)
Percentage of Q1 2018 LQA Site
Rental Revenues
Weighted Average Current
Term Remaining(2)
Long-Term Credit Rating
(S&P / Moody’s)
AT&T
22%
5
BBB+ / Baa1
T-Mobile
19%
5
BB+
Verizon
19%
6
BBB+ / Baa1
Sprint
14%
7
B / B2
All Others Combined
26%
3
N/A
Total / Weighted Average
100%
5
 
(1)
Reflects lease renewals by year by customer; dollar amounts represent annualized cash site rental revenues from assumed renewals or extension as reflected in the table "Projected Revenue from Customer Contracts."
(2)
Weighted by site rental revenue contributions; excludes renewals at the customers' option.


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SUMMARY OF TOWER PORTFOLIO BY VINTAGE
(as of March 31, 2018; dollars in thousands)
 
YIELD(1)
NUMBER OF TENANTS PER TOWER

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LQA SITE RENTAL REVENUE PER TOWER
LQA TOWERS SEGMENT SITE RENTAL GROSS MARGIN PER TOWER
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INVESTED CAPITAL PER TOWER(2)
NUMBER OF TOWERS
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(1)
Yield is calculated as LQA Towers segment site rental gross margin divided by invested capital.
(2)
Reflects gross total assets, including incremental capital invested by the Company since time of acquisition or construction completion. Inclusive of invested capital related to land at the tower site.

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PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW(1)
(as of March 31, 2018; dollars in thousands)
NUMBER OF TOWERS
TENANTS PER TOWER
LQA SITE RENTAL REVENUE PER TOWER
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(1)
Includes towers and rooftops, excludes small cells, fiber and third-party land interests.


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DISTRIBUTION OF TOWER TENANCY (as of March 31, 2018)
PERCENTAGE OF TOWERS BY TENANTS PER TOWER(1)
SITES ACQUIRED AND BUILT 2006 AND PRIOR
SITES ACQUIRED AND BUILT 2007 TO PRESENT
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Average: 2.6
Average: 2.0
 
 
GEOGRAPHIC TOWER DISTRIBUTION (as of March 31, 2018)(1)
PERCENTAGE OF TOWERS BY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
PERCENTAGE OF LQA SITE RENTAL REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
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(1)
Includes towers and rooftops, excludes small cells, fiber and third-party land interests.

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GROUND INTEREST OVERVIEW
(as of March 31, 2018; dollars in millions)
LQA Site Rental Revenue
Percentage of LQA Site Rental Revenue
LQA Towers Segment Site Rental Gross Margin
Percentage of LQA Towers Segment Site Rental Gross Margin
Number of Towers(1)
Percentage of Towers
Weighted Average Term Remaining (by years)(2)
Less than 10 years
$
363

12
%
$
207

10
%
5,654

14
%
 
10 to 20 years
464

16
%
254

12
%
7,619

19
%
 
Greater 20 years
1,266

42
%
857

40
%
17,007

43
%
 
Total leased
$
2,093

70
%
$
1,318

62
%
30,280

76
%
34

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owned
880

30
%
813

38
%
9,773

24
%
 
Total / Average
$
2,973

100
%
$
2,131

100
%
40,053

100
%
 

(1)
Includes towers and rooftops, excludes small cells, fiber and third-party land interests.
(2)
Includes renewal terms at the Company’s option; weighted by Towers segment site rental gross margin.

GROUND INTEREST ACTIVITY
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Ground Extensions Under Crown Castle Towers:
 
Number of ground leases extended
304

Average number of years extended
33

Percentage increase in consolidated cash ground lease expense due to extension activities(1)
0.1
%
 
 
Ground Purchases Under Crown Castle Towers:
 
Number of ground leases purchased
66

Land lease purchases (including capital expenditures, acquisitions and capital leases)
$
21

Percentage of Towers segment site rental gross margin from towers residing on land purchased
<1%

(1)
Includes the impact from the amortization of lump sum payments.

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CAPITALIZATION OVERVIEW
(dollars in millions)
Face Value as of 3/31/2018
Fixed vs. Variable
Secured vs. Unsecured
Interest Rate(2)
Net Debt to LQA EBITDA(3)
Maturity
Cash and cash equivalents(1)
$
220

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2010-6(4)
1,000

Fixed
Secured
4.9%
 
2040(4)
Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1(4)
300

Fixed
Secured
3.2%
 
2042(4)
Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-2(4)
700

Fixed
Secured
3.7%
 
2045(4)
3.849% Secured Notes
1,000

Fixed
Secured
3.9%
 
2023
Senior Secured Notes, Series 2009-1, Class A-1
28

Fixed
Secured
6.3%
 
2019
Senior Secured Notes, Series 2009-1, Class A-2
70

Fixed
Secured
9.0%
 
2029
Capital leases & other obligations
228

Various
Secured
Various
 
Various
Total secured debt
$
3,326

 
 
4.0%
1.1x
 
2016 Revolver(5)
100

Variable
Unsecured
3.3%
 
2022
2016 Term Term Loan A
2,386

Variable
Unsecured
3.3%
 
2022
5.250% Senior Notes
1,650

Fixed
Unsecured
5.3%
 
2023
4.875% Senior Notes
850

Fixed
Unsecured
4.9%
 
2022
3.400% Senior Notes
850

Fixed
Unsecured
3.4%
 
2021
4.450% Senior Notes
900

Fixed
Unsecured
4.5%
 
2026
3.700% Senior Notes
750

Fixed
Unsecured
3.7%
 
2026
2.250% Senior Notes
700

Fixed
Unsecured
2.3%
 
2021
4.000% Senior Notes
500

Fixed
Unsecured
4.0%
 
2027
4.750% Senior Notes
350

Fixed
Unsecured
4.8%
 
2047
3.200% Senior Notes
750

Fixed
Unsecured
3.2%
 
2024
3.650% Senior Notes
1,000

Fixed
Unsecured
3.7%
 
2027
3.150% Senior Notes
750

Fixed
Unsecured
3.2%
 
2023
3.800% Senior Notes
1,000

Fixed
Unsecured
3.8%
 
2028
Total unsecured debt
$
12,536

 
 
3.8%
4.1x
 
Total net debt
$
15,642

 
 
3.9%
5.1x
 
Preferred Stock, at liquidation value
1,650

 
 
 
 
 
Market Capitalization(6)
45,468

 
 
 
 
 
Firm Value(7)
$
62,760

 
 
 
 
 

(1)
Excludes restricted cash.
(2)
Represents the weighted-average stated interest rate.
(3)
Represents the applicable amount of debt divided by LQA consolidated Adjusted EBITDA.
(4)
If the respective series of such debt is not paid in full on or prior to an applicable date then the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the indenture) of the issuers of such notes will be used to repay principal of the applicable series, and additional interest (of an additional approximately 5% per annum) will accrue on the respective series. The Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2010-6, 2015-1 and 2015-2 have anticipated repayment dates in 2020, 2022 and 2025, respectively. Notes are prepayable at par if voluntarily repaid six months or less prior to maturity; earlier prepayment may require additional consideration.
(5)
As of March 31, 2018, the undrawn availability under the $3.5 billion 2016 Revolver is $3.4 billion.
(6)
Market capitalization calculated based on $109.61 closing price and 415 million shares outstanding as of March 31, 2018.
(7)
Represents the sum of net debt, preferred stock (at liquidation value) and market capitalization.

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DEBT MATURITY OVERVIEW(1)
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(1)
Where applicable, maturities reflect the Anticipated Repayment Date as defined in the respective debt agreement; excludes capital leases and other obligations; amounts presented at face value net of repurchases held at CCIC.


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LIQUIDITY OVERVIEW(1)
(dollars in millions)
March 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents(2)
$
220

Undrawn 2016 Revolver availability(3)
3,381

Restricted cash(4)
125

Debt and other long-term obligations
15,746

Total equity
12,832

(1)
In addition, in April 2018, we established an At-The-Market stock offering program ("ATM Program") through which we may, from time to time, issue and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $750 million to or through sales agents. No shares of common stock have been sold under the ATM Program.
(2)
Exclusive of restricted cash.
(3)
Availability at any point in time is subject to reaffirmation of the representations and warranties in, and there being no default under, our credit agreement governing our 2016 Revolver.
(4)
Inclusive of $5 million included within long-term prepaid rent and other assets, net on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.


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SUMMARY OF MAINTENANCE AND FINANCIAL COVENANTS
Debt
Borrower / Issuer
Covenant(1)
Covenant Level Requirement
 
As of March 31, 2018
Maintenance Financial Covenants(2)
2016 Credit Facility
CCIC
Total Net Leverage Ratio
≤ 6.50x
 
5.2x
2016 Credit Facility
CCIC
Total Senior Secured Leverage Ratio
≤ 3.50x
 
1.0x
2016 Credit Facility
CCIC
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio(3)
N/A
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restrictive Negative Financial Covenants
 
 
 
 
Financial covenants restricting ability to incur additional debt
2012 Secured Notes
CC Holdings GS V LLC and Crown Castle GS III Corp.
Debt to Adjusted Consolidated Cash Flow Ratio
≤ 3.50x
 
2.4x
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial covenants requiring excess cash flows to be deposited in a cash trap reserve account and not released
2010 Tower Revenue Notes
Crown Castle Towers LLC and its Subsidiaries
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
> 1.75x
(4) 
9.2x
2015 Tower Revenue Notes
Crown Castle Towers LLC and its Subsidiaries
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
> 1.75x
(4) 
9.2x
2009 Securitized Notes
Pinnacle Towers Acquisition Holdings LLC and its Subsidiaries
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
> 1.30x
(4) 
8.1x
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial covenants restricting ability of relevant issuer to issue additional notes under the applicable indenture
2010 Tower Revenue Notes
Crown Castle Towers LLC and its Subsidiaries
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
≥ 2.00x
(5) 
9.2x
2015 Tower Revenue Notes
Crown Castle Towers LLC and its Subsidiaries
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
≥ 2.00x
(5) 
9.2x
2009 Securitized Notes
Pinnacle Towers Acquisition Holdings LLC and its Subsidiaries
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
≥ 2.34x
(5) 
8.1x
(1)
As defined in the respective debt agreement. In the indentures for the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes, 2015 Tower Revenue Notes and the 2009 Securitized Notes, the defined term for Debt Service Coverage Ratio is "DSCR."
(2)
Failure to comply with the financial maintenance covenants would, absent a waiver, result in an event of default under the credit agreement governing our 2016 Credit Facility.
(3)
Applicable solely to the extent that the senior unsecured debt rating by any two of S&P, Moody's and Fitch is lower than BBB-, Baa3 or BBB-, respectively. If applicable, the consolidated interest coverage ratio must be greater than or equal to 2.50.
(4)
The 2010 Tower Revenue Notes, 2015 Tower Revenue Notes and 2009 Securitized Notes also include the potential for amortization events, which could result in applying current and future cash flow to the prepayment of debt with applicable prepayment consideration. An amortization event occurs when the Debt Service Coverage Ratio falls below 1.45x, 1.45x or 1.15x, in each case as described under the indentures for the 2010 Tower Revenue Notes, 2015 Tower Revenue Notes or 2009 Securitized Notes, respectively.
(5)
Rating Agency Confirmation (as defined in the respective debt agreement) is also required.





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INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY(1)
 
Remaining nine months
Years Ending December 31,
(as of March 31, 2018; dollars in millions)
2018
2019
2020
Fixed Rate Debt:
 
 
 
Face Value of Principal Outstanding(2)
$
13,133

$
13,117

$
13,110

Current Interest Payment Obligations(3)
396

527

527

Effect of 0.125% Change in Interest Rates(4)


<1

Floating Rate Debt:
 
 
 
Face Value of Principal Outstanding(2)
$
2,439

$
2,316

$
2,193

Current Interest Payment Obligations(5)
64

93

93

Effect of 0.125% Change in Interest Rates(6)
2

3

3

(1)
Excludes capital lease and other obligations.
(2)
Face value net of required amortizations; assumes no maturity or balloon principal payments; excludes capital leases.
(3)
Interest expense calculated based on current interest rates.
(4)
Interest expense calculated based on current interest rates until the sooner of the (1) stated maturity date or (2) the Anticipated Repayment Date, at which time the face value amount outstanding of such indebtedness is refinanced at current rates plus 12.5 bps.
(5)
Interest expense calculated based on current interest rates. Forward LIBOR assumptions are derived from the 1-month LIBOR forward curve as of March 31, 2018. Calculation assumes no changes to future interest rate margin spread over LIBOR due to changes in the Borrower’s senior unsecured credit rating.
(6)
Interest expense calculated based on current interest rates using the 1-month LIBOR forward curve as of March 31, 2018 plus 12.5 bps.




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DEFINITIONS
Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations
This Supplement includes presentations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO"), Funds from Operations ("FFO") and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended as alternative measures of operating results or cash flow from operations (as determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP")).
Our measures of Adjusted EBITDA, AFFO, FFO and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including other companies in the communications infrastructure sector or other REITs. Our definition of FFO is consistent with guidelines from the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts with the exception of the impact of income taxes in periods prior to our REIT conversion in 2014.
In addition to the non-GAAP financial measures used herein, we also provide Segment Site Rental Gross Margin, Segment Network Services and Other Gross Margin and Segment Operating Profit, which are key measures used by management to evaluate our operating segments for purposes of making decisions about allocating capital and assessing performance. These segment measures are provided pursuant to GAAP requirements related to segment reporting. In addition, we provide the components of certain GAAP measures, such as capital expenditures.
Adjusted EBITDA, AFFO, FFO and Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues, are presented as additional information because management believes these measures are useful indicators of the financial performance of our business. Among other things, management believes that:
Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is the primary measure used by management (1) to evaluate the economic productivity of our operations and (2) for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to, and assessing the performance of, our operations. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA helps investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations (1) from period to period and (2) to our competitors, by removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest charges from our outstanding debt) and asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion) from our financial results. Management also believes Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by investors or other interested parties in the evaluation of the communications infrastructure sector and other REITs to measure financial performance without regard to items such as depreciation, amortization and accretion, which can vary depending upon accounting methods and the book value of assets. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is similar to the measure of current financial performance generally used in our debt covenant calculations. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance.
AFFO and AFFO per share are useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Management believes that AFFO and AFFO per share help investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate our financial performance as they include (1) the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest expense on our outstanding debt and dividends on our preferred stock) and (2) sustaining capital expenditures and excludes the impact of our (a) asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion) and (b) certain non-cash items, including straight-lined revenues and expenses related to fixed escalations and rent free periods. GAAP requires rental revenues and expenses related to leases that contain specified rental increases over the life of the lease to be recognized evenly over the life of the lease. In accordance with GAAP, if payment terms call for fixed escalations, or rent free periods, the revenue or expense is recognized on a straight-lined basis over the fixed, non-cancelable term of the contract. Management notes that the Company uses AFFO and AFFO per share only as a performance measure. AFFO and AFFO per share should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operations or as residual cash flow available for discretionary investment.
FFO and FFO per share are useful to investors or other interested parties in evaluating our financial performance. Management believes that FFO may be used by investors or other interested parties as a basis to compare our financial performance with that of other REITs. FFO and FFO per share help investors or other interested parties meaningfully evaluate financial performance by excluding the impact of our asset base (primarily depreciation, amortization and accretion). FFO and FFO per share are not key performance indicators used by the Company. FFO and FFO per share should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operations.
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues is useful to investors or other interested parties in understanding the components of the year-over-year changes in our site rental revenues computed in accordance with GAAP. Management uses the Organic

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Contribution to Site Rental Revenues to assess year-over-year growth rates for our rental activities, to evaluate current performance, to capture trends in rental rates, new leasing activities and customer non-renewals in our core business, as well to forecast future results. Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues is not meant as an alternative measure of revenue and should be considered only as a supplement in understanding and assessing the performance of our site rental revenues computed in accordance with GAAP.
We define our non-GAAP financial measures, segment measures and other calculations as follows:
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus restructuring charges (credits), asset write-down charges, acquisition and integration costs, depreciation, amortization and accretion, amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, (gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations, net (gain) loss on interest rate swaps, (gains) losses on foreign currency swaps, impairment of available-for-sale securities, interest income, other (income) expense, (benefit) provision for income taxes, cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, (income) loss from discontinued operations and stock-based compensation expense.
Adjusted Funds from Operations. We define Adjusted Funds from Operations as FFO before straight-lined revenue, straight-lined expense, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash portion of tax provision, non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion, amortization of non-cash interest expense, other (income) expense, (gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations, net (gain) loss on interest rate swaps, (gains) losses on foreign currency swaps, acquisition and integration costs, and adjustments for noncontrolling interests, and less capital improvement capital expenditures and corporate capital expenditures (i.e., sustaining capital expenditures).
AFFO per share. We define AFFO per share as AFFO divided by diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
Funds from Operations. We define Funds from Operations as net income plus real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion and asset write-down charges, less noncontrolling interest and cash paid for preferred stock dividends, and is a measure of funds from operations attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
FFO per share. We define FFO per share as FFO divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues. We define the Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues as the sum of the change in GAAP site rental revenues related to (1) new leasing activity, including revenues from the construction of small cells and the impact of prepaid rent, (2) escalators and less (3) non-renewals of customer contracts.
Segment Measures
Segment Site Rental Gross Margin. We define Segment Site Rental Gross Margin as segment site rental revenues less segment site rental cost of operations, excluding stock-based compensation expense and prepaid lease purchase price adjustments recorded in consolidated site rental cost of operations.
Segment Network Services and Other Gross Margin. We define Segment Network Services and Other Gross Margin as segment network services and other revenues less segment network services and other cost of operations, excluding stock-based compensation expense recorded in consolidated network services and other cost of operations.
Segment Operating Profit. We define Segment Operating Profit as segment site rental gross margin plus segment network services and other gross margin, less general and administrative expenses attributable to the respective segment.
Other Calculations
Discretionary capital expenditures. We define discretionary capital expenditures as those capital expenditures made with respect to activities which we believe exhibit sufficient potential to enhance long-term stockholder value. They consist of expansion or development of existing communications infrastructure, construction of new communications infrastructure, and, to a lesser extent, purchases of land assets under towers as we seek to manage our interests in the land beneath our towers.
Sustaining capital expenditures. We define sustaining capital expenditures as those capital expenditures made with respect to either (1) corporate capital expenditures or (2) capital improvement capital expenditures on our communications infrastructure assets that enable our customers' ongoing quiet enjoyment of the communications infrastructure.
Integration capital expenditures. We define integration capital expenditures as those capital expenditures made specifically with respect to recent acquisitions that are essential to integrating acquired companies into our business.
The tables set forth below reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures used herein to comparable GAAP financial measures. The components in these tables may not sum to the total due to rounding.
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures and Other Calculations:


Reconciliation of Historical Adjusted EBITDA:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions)
2018
 
2017
Net income (loss)
$
114

 
$
119

Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss):
 
 
 
Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

Acquisition and integration costs
6

 
6

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
374

 
289

Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments
5

 
5

Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(1)
160

 
134

(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
71

 
4

Interest income
(1
)
 

Other (income) expense
1

 
(6
)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
4

 
4

Stock-based compensation expense
26

 
25

Adjusted EBITDA(2)(3)
$
763

 
$
581

(1)
See the reconciliation of "components of historical interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" herein.
(2)
See "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definition of Adjusted EBITDA.
(3)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.


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Reconciliation of Current Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA:
 
Q2 2018
 
Full Year 2018
(dollars in millions)
Outlook
 
Outlook
Net income (loss)
$139
to
$164
 
$589
to
$669
Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset write-down charges
$9
to
$11
 
$28
to
$38
Acquisition and integration costs
$13
to
$17
 
$45
to
$55
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
$373
to
$393
 
$1,517
to
$1,552
Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments
$4
to
$6
 
$19
to
$21
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(1)
$154
to
$164
 
$616
to
$661
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
$0
to
$0
 
$71
to
$71
Interest income
$(1)
to
$1
 
$(3)
to
$1
Other (income) expense
$(1)
to
$3
 
$3
to
$5
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
$8
to
$12
 
$28
to
$36
Stock-based compensation expense
$26
to
$30
 
$104
to
$112
Adjusted EBITDA(2)(3)
$757
to
$767
 
$3,097
to
$3,142

Components of Historical Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions)
2018
 
2017
Interest expense on debt obligations
$
158

 
$
132

Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt, net
5

 
4

Other, net
(3
)
 
(2
)
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
$
160

 
$
134


Components of Current Outlook for Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs:
 
Q2 2018
 
Full Year 2018
(dollars in millions)
Outlook
 
Outlook
Interest expense on debt obligations
$155
to
$160
 
$620
to
$640
Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt, net
$3
to
$6
 
$18
to
$23
Other, net
$(4)
to
$(2)
 
$(15)
to
$(10)
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs
$154
to
$164
 
$616
to
$661
(1)
See the reconciliation of "components of current outlook for interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" herein.
(2)
See "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definition of Adjusted EBITDA.
(3)
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Reconciliation of Historical FFO and AFFO:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(amounts in millions, except per share amounts)
2018
 
2017
Net income (loss)
$
114

 
$
119

Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
359

 
281

Asset write-down charges
3

 
1

Dividends on preferred stock
(28
)
 

FFO(1)(2)(3)(4)
$
447

 
$
401

 
 
 
 
FFO (from above)
$
447

 
$
401

Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
 
 
 
Straight-lined revenue
(16
)
 
(1
)
Straight-lined expense
23

 
23

Stock-based compensation expense
26

 
25

Non-cash portion of tax provision
4

 
4

Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
15

 
8

Amortization of non-cash interest expense
2

 
2

Other (income) expense
1

 
(6
)
Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations
71

 
4

Acquisition and integration costs
6

 
6

Capital improvement capital expenditures
(13
)
 
(7
)
Corporate capital expenditures
(9
)
 
(9
)
AFFO(1)(2)(3)(4)
$
558

 
$
450

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted(5)
410

 
362

AFFO per share(1)(3)(4)
$
1.36

 
$
1.24

(1)
See “Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations” herein for a discussion of our definitions of FFO and AFFO.
(2)
FFO and AFFO are reduced by cash paid for preferred stock dividends during the period in which they are paid.
(3)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.
(4)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
(5)
Based on the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.



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Reconciliation of Historical FFO and AFFO:
 
Years Ended December 31,
(amounts in millions, except per share amounts)
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Net income (loss)
$
445

 
$
357

 
$
525

 
$
346

Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
1,211

 
1,082

 
1,018

 
972

Asset write-down charges
17

 
34

 
33

 
14

Dividends on preferred stock
(30
)
 
(44
)
 
(44
)
 
(44
)
FFO(1)(2)(3)(4)
$
1,643

 
$
1,430

 
$
1,533

 
$
1,288

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO (from above)
$
1,643

 
$
1,430

 
$
1,533

 
$
1,288

Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Straight-lined revenue

 
(47
)
 
(111
)
 
(183
)
Straight-lined expense
93

 
94

 
99

 
102

Stock-based compensation expense
96

 
97

 
67

 
56

Non-cash portion of tax provision
9

 
7

 
(64
)
 
(19
)
Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
31

 
26

 
18

 
14

Amortization of non-cash interest expense
9

 
14

 
37

 
81

Other (income) expense
(2
)
 
9

 
(57
)
 
(12
)
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
4

 
52

 
4

 
45

Acquisition and integration costs
61

 
17

 
16

 
34

Capital improvement capital expenditures
(41
)
 
(43
)
 
(47
)
 
(31
)
Corporate capital expenditures
(44
)
 
(47
)
 
(58
)
 
(50
)
AFFO(1)(2)(3)(4)
$
1,860

 
$
1,610

 
$
1,437

 
$
1,324

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted(5)
383

 
341

 
334

 
333

AFFO per share(1)(3)(4)
$
4.85

 
$
4.72

 
$
4.30

 
$
3.97

(1)
See "Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definitions of FFO and AFFO.
(2)
FFO and AFFO are reduced by cash paid for preferred stock dividends during the period in which they are paid.
(3)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.
(4)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
(5)
Based on the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

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Reconciliation of Current Outlook for FFO and AFFO:
 
Q2 2018
 
Full Year 2018
(amounts in millions, except per share amounts)
Outlook
 
Outlook
Net income (loss)
$139
to
$164
 
$589
to
$669
Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
$363
to
$373
 
$1,466
to
$1,486
Asset write-down charges
$9
to
$11
 
$28
to
$38
Dividends on preferred stock
$(28)
to
$(28)
 
$(113)
to
$(113)
FFO(1)(2)(3)
$496
to
$506
 
$2,002
to
$2,047
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted(4)
416
 
415
FFO per share(1)(2)(3)
$1.19
to
$1.22
 
$4.83
to
$4.94
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO (from above)
$496
to
$506
 
$2,002
to
$2,047
Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Straight-lined revenue
$(16)
to
$(6)
 
$(39)
to
$(19)
Straight-lined expense
$17
to
$27
 
$77
to
$97
Stock-based compensation expense
$26
to
$30
 
$104
to
$112
Non-cash portion of tax provision
$(7)
to
$3
 
$3
to
$18
Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion
$10
to
$20
 
$51
to
$66
Amortization of non-cash interest expense
$(1)
to
$4
 
$3
to
$13
Other (income) expense
$(1)
to
$3
 
$3
to
$5
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations
$0
to
$0
 
$71
to
$71
Acquisition and integration costs
$13
to
$17
 
$45
to
$55
Capital improvement capital expenditures
$(19)
to
$(9)
 
$(67)
to
$(52)
Corporate capital expenditures
$(18)
to
$(8)
 
$(64)
to
$(49)
AFFO(1)(2)(3)
$539
to
$549
 
$2,255
to
$2,300
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted(4)
416
 
415
AFFO per share(1)(2)(3)
$1.29
to
$1.32
 
$5.44
to
$5.55
(1)
See “Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations” herein for a discussion of our definitions of FFO and AFFO.
(2)
The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.
(3)
Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
(4)
The assumption for second quarter 2018 and full year 2018 diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding is 416 million and 415 million, respectively, based on diluted common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2018. For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.

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APPENDIX


Net debt to Last Quarter Annualized Adjusted EBITDA calculation:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions)
2018
 
2017
Total face value of debt
$
15,862

 
$
13,584

Ending cash and cash equivalents(1)
220

 
205

Total net debt
$
15,642


$
13,379

 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31,
$
763

 
$
581

Last quarter annualized Adjusted EBITDA
3,052


2,324

Net debt to Last Quarter Annualized Adjusted EBITDA
5.1
x
 
5.8
x

Cash Interest Coverage Ratio Calculation:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in millions)
2018
 
2017
Adjusted EBITDA
$
763

 
$
581

Interest expense on debt obligations
158

 
132

Interest Coverage Ratio
4.8
x
 
4.4
x
(1)
Excludes restricted cash.




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