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Crown Castle Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

July 29, 2020 4:15 PM

HOUSTON, July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 and maintained its full year 2020 Outlook, with the exception of a reduction to net income.

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(in millions, except per share amounts)Midpoint of Current Full Year2020 OutlookFull Year 2019 Actual% ChangePrevious Full Year 2020 Outlook(c)Current Compared to Previous Outlook
Site rental revenues$5,360$5,093+5%$5,360$
Net income (loss)$943$860+10%$1,038-$95
Net income (loss) per share—diluted(a)$2.09$1.79+17%$2.32-$0.23
Adjusted EBITDA(b)$3,502$3,299+6%$3,502$
AFFO(a)(b)$2,595$2,371+9%$2,595$
AFFO per share(a)(b)$6.12$5.68+8%$6.12$

(a) Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.(b) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" included herein for further information and reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss).(c) As issued on April 29, 2020.

"In the second quarter, we generated solid results that were in line with our expectations as our business continues to perform well during this period of unprecedented uncertainty," stated Jay Brown, Crown Castle’s Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to anticipate a significant increase in industry activity in the second half of this year as our carrier customers invest to improve their existing networks and as 5G investments ramp. Although the full rebound in overall industry activity on towers is taking a bit more time to materialize than we previously expected, we remain on track to generate at least 7% growth in AFFO per share this year. Looking beyond this year, I am excited about what will likely be another decade-long investment cycle for our customers with the deployment of 5G, and see the potential for our AFFO per share growth to improve next year.

"We believe our ability to offer towers, small cells and fiber solutions, which are all integral components of communications networks and are shared among multiple tenants, provides us the best opportunity to generate significant growth while delivering high returns for our shareholders. We believe that the U.S. represents the best market in the world for communications infrastructure ownership, and we are pursuing that compelling opportunity with our comprehensive offering. As we look forward, I am excited about the opportunity we see for Crown Castle to deliver long-term value to our shareholders while delivering dividend per share growth of 7% to 8% per year. Over the past several weeks, we have had the opportunity to engage with many of our shareholders. We have appreciated the thoughtful exchange of ideas during those discussions as well as the feedback they have given us. During these conversations, we heard two consistent points of investor feedback: they want more visibility into how our strategy and business are performing and they would like us to make certain improvements to our corporate governance practices. To address this feedback, we will discuss some increased disclosure around our small cell and fiber strategy during our earnings call tomorrow and, as we disclosed in a separate press release today, we are making changes to our corporate governance."

RESULTS FOR THE QUARTERThe table below sets forth select financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.

(in millions, except per share amounts)Q2 2020Q2 2019Change% Change
(As Restated)(c)
Site rental revenues$1,319$1,263+$56+4%
Net income (loss)$200$216-$16-7%
Net income (loss) per share—diluted(a)$0.41$0.45-$0.04-9%
Adjusted EBITDA(b)$831$827+$4%
AFFO(a)(b)$609$589+$20+3%
AFFO per share(a)(b)$1.45$1.41+$0.04+3%

(a) Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.(b) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" included herein for further information and reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss).(c) See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER

"We are excited about the significant network investments our customers are pursuing as they deploy 5G, and how well we are positioned with our comprehensive infrastructure offering across towers and fiber to meet our customers’ needs and create significant value for our shareholders," stated Dan Schlanger, Crown Castle's Chief Financial Officer. "By opportunistically accessing the investment grade bond market twice in recent months, we further strengthened our balance sheet by extending the maturity of our debt and reducing our cost of capital. We believe our liquidity position is strong with nearly $5 billion of undrawn capacity on our revolving credit facility and no meaningful debt maturities until 2022, providing us with confidence that we are well positioned to navigate the current environment while investing in assets that we believe will add to long-term growth in dividends per share."

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 SEC.

The following table sets forth Crown Castle's current Outlook for full year 2020, which remains unchanged from the previous full year 2020 Outlook with the exception of a reduction to net income due to the $95 million loss on the retirement of debt in July:

(in millions)Full Year 2020
Site rental revenues$5,337to$5,382
Site rental cost of operations(a)$1,482to$1,527
Net income (loss)$903to$983
Adjusted EBITDA(b)$3,479to$3,524
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(c)$691to$736
FFO(b)(d)$2,354to$2,399
AFFO(b)(d)$2,572to$2,617
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted424

(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 current outlook for interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs" herein for a discussion of non-cash interest expense.(d) Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.

Full Year 2020 OutlookThe table below compares the results for full year 2019, the midpoint of the current full year 2020 Outlook and the midpoint of our previous full year 2020 Outlook for select metrics.

(in millions, except per share amounts)Midpoint of Current Full Year2020 OutlookFull Year 2019 ActualChange% ChangeMidpoint of Previous Full Year 2020 Outlook(c)Current Compared to Previous Outlook
Site rental revenues$5,360$5,093+$267+5%$5,360$
Net income (loss)$943$860+$83+10%$1,038-$95
Net income (loss) per share—diluted(a)$2.09$1.79+$0.30+17%$2.32-$0.23
Adjusted EBITDA(b)$3,502$3,299+$203+6%$3,502$
AFFO(a)(b)$2,595$2,371+$224+9%$2,595$
AFFO per share(a)(b)$6.12$5.68+$0.44+8%$6.12$

(a) Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.(b) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" included herein for further information and reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to net income (loss).(c) As issued on April 29, 2020.

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILSCrown Castle has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its second quarter 2020 results. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 800-458-4121 and asking for the Crown Castle call (access code 6178294) at least 30 minutes prior to the start time. The conference call may also be accessed live over the Internet at investor.crowncastle.com. Supplemental materials for the call have been posted on the Crown Castle website at investor.crowncastle.com.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available from 1:30 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 30, 2020, through 1:30 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, and may be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 and using access code 6178294. An audio archive will also be available on Crown Castle's website at investor.crowncastle.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days.

ABOUT CROWN CASTLECrown Castle owns, operates and leases more than 40,000 cell towers and approximately 80,000 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.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations

This press release includes presentations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO"), including per share amounts, Funds from Operations ("FFO"), including per share amounts, 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 non-GAAP financial measures 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 Services and Other Gross Margin and Segment Operating Profit, which are key measures used by management to evaluate our operating segments. 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.

Our non-GAAP financial measures 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:

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 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 tenant 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 Services and Other Gross Margin. We define Segment Services and Other Gross Margin as segment services and other revenues less segment services and other cost of operations, excluding stock-based compensation expense recorded in consolidated services and other cost of operations.

Segment Operating Profit. We define Segment Operating Profit as segment site rental gross margin plus segment services and other gross margin, less selling, general and administrative expenses attributable to the respective segment.

All of these measurements of profit or loss are exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion, which are shown separately. Additionally, certain costs are shared across segments and are reflected in our segment measures through allocations that management believes to be reasonable.

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 primarily consist of expansion or development of communications infrastructure (including capital expenditures related to (1) enhancing communications infrastructure in order to add new tenants for the first time or support subsequent tenant equipment augmentations or (2) modifying the structure of a communications infrastructure asset to accommodate additional tenants) and construction of new communications infrastructure. Discretionary capital expenditures also include purchases of land interests (which primarily relates to land assets under towers as we seek to manage our interests in the land beneath our towers), certain technology-related investments necessary to support and scale future customer demand for our communications infrastructure, and other capital projects.

Integration capital expenditures. We define integration capital expenditures as those capital expenditures made as a result of integrating acquired companies into our business.

Sustaining capital expenditures. We define sustaining capital expenditures as those capital expenditures not otherwise categorized as either discretionary or integration capital expenditures, such as (1) maintenance capital expenditures on our communications infrastructure assets that enable our tenants' ongoing quiet enjoyment of the communications infrastructure and (2) ordinary corporate capital expenditures.

The tables set forth on the following pages 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, Segment Measures and Other Calculations to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures:

Reconciliation of Historical Adjusted EBITDA:

For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended
June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2019
(in millions) (As Restated)(d) (As Restated)(d)
Net income (loss)$200 $216 $386 $409 $860
Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss):
Asset write-down charges3 6 7 12 19
Acquisition and integration costs2 2 7 6 13
Depreciation, amortization and accretion402 393 801 787 1,572
Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments4 5 9 10 20
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(a)178 169 353 337 683
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations 1 2 2
Interest income(1) (1) (2) (3) (6)
Other (income) expense 1 (1)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes6 4 11 10 21
Stock-based compensation expense37 32 73 61 116
Adjusted EBITDA(b)(c)$831 $827 $1,645 $1,632 $3,299

(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. (d) See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

Reconciliation of Current Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA:

Full Year 2020
(in millions)Outlook
Net income (loss)$903 to$983
Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss):
Asset write-down charges$20 to$30
Acquisition and integration costs$7 to$17
Depreciation, amortization and accretion$1,503 to$1,598
Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments$18 to$20
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(a)$691 to$736
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations$95 to$95
Interest income$(7)to$(3)
Other (income) expense$(1)to$1
(Benefit) provision for income taxes$16 to$24
Stock-based compensation expense$126 to$130
Adjusted EBITDA(b)(c)$3,479 to$3,524

(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.

Reconciliation of Historical FFO and AFFO:

For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended For the Twelve Months Ended
June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2019
(in millions, except per share amounts) (As Restated)(f) (As Restated)(f)
Net income (loss)$200 $216 $386 $409 $860
Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion389 379 774 759 1,517
Asset write-down charges3 6 7 12 19
Dividends/distributions on preferred stock(28) (28) (57) (57) (113)
FFO(a)(b)(c)(d)$564 $573 $1,110 $1,122 $2,284
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted(e)419 418 418 417 418
FFO per share(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)$1.35 $1.37 $2.66 $2.69 $5.47
FFO (from above)$564 $573 $1,110 $1,122 $2,284
Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
Straight-lined revenue(10) (23) (23) (40) (80)
Straight-lined expense20 24 40 46 93
Stock-based compensation expense37 32 73 61 116
Non-cash portion of tax provision5 (4) 9 1 5
Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion13 14 27 28 55
Amortization of non-cash interest expense2 3 1 1
Other (income) expense 1 (1)
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations 1 2 2
Acquisition and integration costs2 2 7 6 13
Sustaining capital expenditures(24) (30) (44) (51) (117)
AFFO(a)(b)(c)(d)$609 $589 $1,202 $1,177 $2,371
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted(e)419 418 418 417 418
AFFO per share(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)$1.45 $1.41 $2.88 $2.82 $5.68

(a) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definitions of FFO, including per share amounts, and AFFO, including per share amounts.

(b) FFO and AFFO are reduced by cash paid for preferred stock dividends during the period in which they are paid.

(c) Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.

(d) The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.

(e) For all periods presented, the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding does not include any assumed conversion of preferred stock in the share count.

(f) See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

Reconciliation of Current Outlook for FFO and AFFO:

Full Year 2020
(in millions except per share amounts)Outlook
Net income (loss)$903 to$983
Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion$1,454 to$1,534
Asset write-down charges$20 to$30
Dividends/distributions on preferred stock$(85)to$(85)
FFO(a)(b)(c)(d)$2,354 to$2,399
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted(e) 424
FFO per share(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)$5.55 to$5.65
FFO (from above)$2,354 to$2,399
Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
Straight-lined revenue$(53)to$(33)
Straight-lined expense$70 to$90
Stock-based compensation expense$126 to$130
Non-cash portion of tax provision$(6)to$9
Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion$49 to$64
Amortization of non-cash interest expense$(4)to$6
Other (income) expense$(1)to$1
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations$95 to$95
Acquisition and integration costs$7 to$17
Sustaining capital expenditures$(123)to$(103)
AFFO(a)(b)(c)(d)$2,572 to$2,617
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted(e) 424
AFFO per share(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)$6.06 to$6.17

(a) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definitions of FFO, including per share amounts, and AFFO, including per share amounts.

(b) FFO and AFFO are reduced by cash paid for preferred stock dividends during the period in which they are paid.

(c) Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.

(d) The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.

(e) The assumption for diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding for full year 2020 Outlook is based on the diluted common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and is inclusive of the assumed conversion of preferred stock in August 2020, which we expect to result in (1) an increase in the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding by approximately 6 million shares and (2) a reduction in the amount of annual preferred stock dividends paid by approximately $28 million when compared to full year 2019 actual results.

For Comparative Purposes - Reconciliation of Previous Outlook for Adjusted EBITDA:

Previously Issued
Full Year 2020
(in millions)Outlook
Net income (loss)$998 to$1,078
Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income (loss):
Asset write-down charges$20 to$30
Acquisition and integration costs$7 to$17
Depreciation, amortization and accretion$1,503 to$1,598
Amortization of prepaid lease purchase price adjustments$18 to$20
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs$691 to$736
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations$0 to$0
Interest income$(7)to$(3)
Other (income) expense$(1)to$1
(Benefit) provision for income taxes$16 to$24
Stock-based compensation expense$126 to$130
Adjusted EBITDA(a)(b)$3,479 to$3,524

(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
Full Year 2020
(in millions, except per share amounts)Outlook
Net income (loss)$998 to$1,078
Real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion$1,454 to$1,534
Asset write-down charges$20 to$30
Dividends/distributions on preferred stock$(85)to$(85)
FFO(a)(b)(c)(d)$2,449 to$2,494
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted(e) 424
FFO per share(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)$5.77 to$5.88
FFO (from above)$2,449 to$2,494
Adjustments to increase (decrease) FFO:
Straight-lined revenue$(53)to$(33)
Straight-lined expense$70 to$90
Stock-based compensation expense$126 to$130
Non-cash portion of tax provision$(6)to$9
Non-real estate related depreciation, amortization and accretion$49 to$64
Amortization of non-cash interest expense$(4)to$6
Other (income) expense$(1)to$1
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations$0 to$0
Acquisition and integration costs$7 to$17
Sustaining capital expenditures$(123)to$(103)
AFFO(a)(b)(c)(d)$2,572 to$2,617
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted(e) 424
AFFO per share(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)$6.06 to$6.17
  1. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definitions of FFO, including per share amounts, and AFFO, including per share amounts.
  2. FFO and AFFO are reduced by cash paid for preferred stock dividends during the period in which they are paid.
  3. Attributable to CCIC common stockholders.
  4. The above reconciliation excludes line items included in our definition which are not applicable for the periods shown.
  5. The assumption for diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding for full year 2020 Outlook is based on the diluted common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and is inclusive of the assumed conversion of preferred stock in August 2020, which we expect to result in (1) an increase in the diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding by approximately 6 million shares and (2) a reduction in the amount of annual preferred stock dividends paid by approximately $28 million when compared to full year 2019 actual results.

The components of changes in site rental revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019
(dollars in millions) (As Restated)(g)
Components of changes in site rental revenues(a):
Prior year site rental revenues exclusive of straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators(b)(c)$1,240 $1,169
New leasing activity(b)(c)94 94
Escalators22 21
Non-renewals(47) (44)
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(d)69 71
Contribution from straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators10 23
Acquisitions(e)
Other
Total GAAP site rental revenues$1,319 $1,263
Year-over-year changes in revenue:
Reported GAAP site rental revenues4.4%
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(d)(f)5.6%
  1. Additional information regarding Crown Castle's site rental revenues, including projected revenue from tenant licenses, straight-lined revenues and prepaid rent is available in Crown Castle's quarterly Supplemental Information Package posted in the Investors section of its website.
  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 "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" 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.
  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.
  7. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

The components of the changes in site rental revenues for the year ending December 31, 2020 are forecasted as follows:

(dollars in millions)Full Year 2020 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)$5,012
New leasing activity(b)(c)395-425
Escalators90-100
Non-renewals(195)-(175)
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(d)295-335
Contribution from full year straight-lined revenues associated with fixed escalators33-53
Acquisitions(e)
Other
Total GAAP site rental revenues$5,337-$5,382
Year-over-year changes in revenue:
Reported GAAP site rental revenues(f) 5.1%
Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues(d)(f)(g) 6.3%
  1. Additional information regarding Crown Castle's site rental revenues, including projected revenue from tenant licenses, straight-lined revenues and prepaid rent is available in Crown Castle's quarterly Supplemental Information Package posted in the Investors section of its website.
  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 "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" 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.
  6. Calculated based on midpoint of full year 2020 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.

Components of Historical Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs:

For the Three Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
Interest expense on debt obligations$176 $169
Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt, net6 5
Other, net(4) (5)
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs$178 $169

Components of Current Outlook for Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs:

Full Year 2020
(in millions)Outlook
Interest expense on debt obligations$703 to$723
Amortization of deferred financing costs and adjustments on long-term debt, net$20 to$25
Other, net$(24)to$(19)
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs$691 to$736



Debt balances and maturity dates as of June 30, 2020 are as follows(a):
(in millions)Face Value Final Maturity
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$ 2,673
3.849% Secured Notes 1,000 Apr. 2023
Secured Notes, Series 2009-1, Class A-2(b) 64 Aug. 2029
Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1(c) 300 May 2042
Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2018-1(c) 250 July 2043
Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-2(c) 700 May 2045
Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2018-2(c) 750 July 2048
Finance leases and other obligations 225 Various
Total secured debt$ 3,289
2016 Revolver June 2024
2016 Term Loan ACommercial Paper Notes(d)2,282— June 2024N/A
3.400% Senior Notes 850 Feb. 2021
2.250% Senior Notes 700 Sept. 2021
4.875% Senior Notes 850 Apr. 2022
5.250% Senior Notes 1,650 Jan. 2023
3.150% Senior Notes 750 July 2023
3.200% Senior Notes 750 Sept. 2024
1.350% Senior notes 500 July 2025
4.450% Senior Notes 900 Feb. 2026
3.700% Senior Notes 750 June 2026
4.000% Senior Notes 500 Mar. 2027
3.650% Senior Notes 1,000 Sept. 2027
3.800% Senior Notes 1,000 Feb. 2028
4.300% Senior Notes 600 Feb. 2029
3.100% Senior Notes 550 Nov. 2029
3.300% Senior Notes 750 July 2030
2.250% Senior Notes 1,100 Jan. 2031
4.750% Senior Notes 350 May 2047
5.200% Senior Notes 400 Feb. 2049
4.000% Senior Notes 350 Nov. 2049
4.150% Senior notes 500 July 2050
3.250% Senior Notes 900 Jan. 2051
Total unsecured debt$ 17,982
Total net debt$ 18,598

(a) Does not reflect (1) the July 2020 redemption of all of the outstanding 3.400% Senior Notes due 2021, 2.250% Senior Notes due 2021 and 4.875% Senior Notes due 2022 (collectively, "Senior Notes") and (2) the use of net proceeds from the June 2020 senior notes offering, together with available cash, to redeem the Senior Notes.

(b) The Senior Secured Notes, 2009-1, Class A-2 principal amortizes during the period beginning in September 2019 and ending in August 2029.

(c) The Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2015-1 and 2015-2 have anticipated repayment dates in 2022 and 2025, respectively. The Senior Secured Tower Revenue Notes, Series 2018-1 and 2018-2 have anticipated repayment dates in 2023 and 2028, respectively.

(d) The maturities of the Commercial Paper Notes, when outstanding, may vary but may not exceed 397 days from the date of issue.

Net Debt to Last Quarter Annualized Adjusted EBITDA is computed as follows:

(dollars in millions)For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Total face value of debt$21,271
Ending cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash2,673
Total Net Debt$18,598
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2020$831
Last quarter annualized Adjusted EBITDA3,324
Net Debt to Last Quarter Annualized Adjusted EBITDA5.6x

Components of Capital Expenditures:

For the Three Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
TowersFiberOtherTotal TowersFiberOtherTotal
Discretionary:
Purchases of land interests$16 $ $ $16 $10 $ $ $10
Communications infrastructure improvements and other capital projects72 295 7 $374 116 359 475
Sustaining4 15 5 $24 10 12 8 30
Integration $ 4 4
Total$92 $310 $12 $414 $136 $371 $12 $518

Note: See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for further discussion of our components of capital expenditures.

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and information that are based on our management's current expectations as of the date of this news release. Statements that are not historical facts are hereby identified as forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as "estimate," "see," "anticipate," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "expect," "likely," "predicted," "positioned," "continue," "target," and any variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include our Outlook and plans, projections, and estimates regarding (1) potential benefits, growth, returns, opportunities and tenant and shareholder value which may be derived from our business, assets, investments, acquisitions and dividends, (2) our business, strategy, strategic position, business model and capabilities and the strength thereof, (3) industry fundamentals and driving factors for improvements in such fundamentals, (4) our customers' investment, including investment cycles, in network improvements (including 5G), the trends driving such improvements and opportunities created thereby, (5) impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, (6) our long-and short-term prospects and the trends, events and industry activities impacting our business, (7) opportunities we see to deliver value to our shareholders, (8) our dividends and our dividend (including on a per share basis) growth rate, including its driving factors, and targets, (9) debt maturities, (10) strategic position of our portfolio of assets, (11) assumed conversion of preferred stock and the impact therefrom, (12) cash flows, including growth thereof, (13) leasing activity, (14) tenant non-renewals, including the impact and timing thereof, (15) capital expenditures, including sustaining and discretionary capital expenditures, and the timing thereof, (16) straight-line adjustments, (17) revenues and growth thereof and benefits derived therefrom, (18) net income (loss) (including on a per share basis), (19) Adjusted EBITDA, including the impact of the timing of certain components thereof and growth thereof, (20) expenses, including interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, (21) FFO (including on a per share basis) and growth thereof, (22) AFFO (including on a per share basis) and growth thereof and corresponding driving factors, (23) Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues and its components, including contributions therefrom, (24) our weighted-average common shares outstanding (including on a diluted basis) and growth thereof, (25) services contribution, and (26) 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:

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. Our filings with the SEC are available through the SEC website at www.sec.gov or through our investor relations website at investor.crowncastle.com. We use our investor relations website to disclose information about us that may be deemed to be material. We encourage investors, the media and others interested in us to visit our investor relations website from time to time to review up-to-date information or to sign up for e-mail alerts to be notified when new or updated information is posted on the site.

As used in this release, the term "including," and any variation thereof, means "including without limitation."

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

June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,514 $196
Restricted cash154 137
Receivables, net439 596
Prepaid expenses137 107
Other current assets192 168
Total current assets3,436 1,204
Deferred site rental receivables1,428 1,424
Property and equipment, net14,963 14,666
Operating lease right-of-use assets6,251 6,133
Goodwill10,078 10,078
Other intangible assets, net4,626 4,836
Other assets, net119 116
Total assets$40,901 $38,457
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$280 $334
Accrued interest182 169
Deferred revenues763 657
Other accrued liabilities333 361
Current maturities of debt and other obligations99 100
Current portion of operating lease liabilities307 299
Total current liabilities1,964 1,920
Debt and other long-term obligations21,014 18,021
Operating lease liabilities5,615 5,511
Other long-term liabilities2,482 2,516
Total liabilities31,075 27,968
Commitments and contingencies
CCIC stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 600 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: June 30, 2020—417 and December 31, 2019—4164 4
6.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.01 par value; 20 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: June 30, 2020—2 and December 31, 2019—2; aggregate liquidation value: June 30, 2020—$1,650 and December 31, 2019—$1,650
Additional paid-in capital17,872 17,855
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(6) (5)
Dividends/distributions in excess of earnings(8,044) (7,365)
Total equity9,826 10,489
Total liabilities and equity$40,901 $38,457

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

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
(As Restated)(a) (As Restated)(a)
Net revenues:
Site rental$1,319 $1,263 $2,629 $2,505
Services and other121 184 232 350
Net revenues1,440 1,447 2,861 2,855
Operating expenses:
Costs of operations (exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion):
Site rental378 365 752 726
Services and other108 137 207 261
Selling, general and administrative164 155 339 307
Asset write-down charges3 6 7 12
Acquisition and integration costs2 2 7 6
Depreciation, amortization and accretion402 393 801 787
Total operating expenses1,057 1,058 2,113 2,099
Operating income (loss)383 389 748 756
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs(178) (169) (353) (337)
Gains (losses) on retirement of long-term obligations (1) (2)
Interest income1 1 2 3
Other income (expense) (1)
Income (loss) before income taxes206 220 397 419
Benefit (provision) for income taxes(6) (4) (11) (10)
Net income (loss)200 216 386 409
Dividends/distributions on preferred stock(28) (28) (57) (57)
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders$172 $188 $329 $352
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, per common share:
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, basic$0.41 $0.45 $0.79 $0.85
Net income (loss) attributable to CCIC common stockholders, diluted$0.41 $0.45 $0.79 $0.84
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic417 416 416 415
Diluted419 418 418 417

(a) See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)(In millions of dollars)

Six Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019
(As Restated)(a)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$386 $409
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion801 787
(Gains) losses on retirement of long-term obligations 2
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash interest3 1
Stock-based compensation expense75 62
Asset write-down charges7 12
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision2 1
Other non-cash adjustments, net2 3
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
Increase (decrease) in liabilities27 101
Decrease (increase) in assets106 (151)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities1,409 1,227
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(861) (998)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(16) (13)
Other investing activities, net(13) 1
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(890) (1,010)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt3,733 995
Principal payments on debt and other long-term obligations(53) (36)
Purchases and redemptions of long-term debt (12)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility1,340 1,195
Payments under revolving credit facility(1,865) (1,785)
Net borrowings (repayments) under commercial paper program(155) 500
Payments for financing costs(38) (14)
Purchases of common stock(74) (43)
Dividends/distributions paid on common stock(1,014) (944)
Dividends/distributions paid on preferred stock(57) (57)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities1,817 (201)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash2,336 16
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(1)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period338 413
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$2,673 $429
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid336 318
Income taxes paid1 9

(a) See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

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

SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
(As Restated)(e)
Towers Fiber Other Consolidated Total Towers Fiber Other Consolidated Total
Segment site rental revenues$868 $451 $1,319 $841 $422 $1,263
Segment services and other revenues117 4 121 181 3 184
Segment revenues985 455 1,440 1,022 425 1,447
Segment site rental cost of operations218 150 368 218 136 354
Segment services and other cost of operations104 2 106 133 2 135
Segment cost of operations(a)(b)322 152 474 351 138 489
Segment site rental gross margin(c)650 301 951 623 286 909
Segment services and other gross margin(c)13 2 15 48 1 49
Segment selling, general and administrative expenses(b)24 45 69 24 51 75
Segment operating profit(c)639 258 897 647 236 883
Other selling, general and administrative expenses(b) $65 65 $56 56
Stock-based compensation expense 37 37 32 32
Depreciation, amortization and accretion 402 402 393 393
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs 178 178 169 169
Other (income) expenses to reconcile to income (loss) before income taxes(d) 9 9 13 13
Income (loss) before income taxes $206 $220

FIBER SEGMENT SITE RENTAL REVENUES SUMMARY
Three Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019
Fiber Solutions Small Cells Total Fiber Solutions Small Cells Total
Site rental revenues$315$136$ 451$ 306$ 116$ 422

(a) Exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately.(b) Segment cost of operations excludes (1) stock-based compensation expense of $7 million and $8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively and (2) prepaid lease purchase price adjustments of $4 million and $5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $30 million and $24 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.(c) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definitions of segment site rental gross margin, segment services and other gross margin and segment operating profit.(d) See condensed consolidated statement of operations for further information.(e) See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
(As Restated)(e)
Towers Fiber Other Consolidated Total Towers Fiber Other Consolidated Total
Segment site rental revenues$1,735 $894 $2,629 $1,669 $836 $2,505
Segment services and other revenues225 7 232 343 7 350
Segment revenues1,960 901 2,861 2,012 843 2,855
Segment site rental cost of operations432 302 734 429 277 706
Segment services and other cost of operations199 4 203 252 5 257
Segment cost of operations(a)(b)631 306 937 681 282 963
Segment site rental gross margin(c)1,303 592 1,895 1,240 559 1,799
Segment services and other gross margin(c)26 3 29 91 2 93
Segment selling, general and administrative expenses(b)48 96 144 50 98 148
Segment operating profit(c)1,281 499 1,780 1,281 463 1,744
Other selling, general and administrative expenses(b) $135 135 $112 112
Stock-based compensation expense 73 73 61 61
Depreciation, amortization and accretion 801 801 787 787
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs 353 353 337 337
Other (income) expenses to reconcile to income (loss) before income taxes(d) 21 21 28 28
Income (loss) before income taxes $397 $419

FIBER SEGMENT SITE RENTAL REVENUES SUMMARY
Six Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019
Fiber Solutions Small Cells Total Fiber Solutions Small Cells Total
Site rental revenues$ 627$ 267$ 894$ 609$ 227$ 836

(a) Exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately.(b) Segment cost of operations excludes (1) stock-based compensation expense of $13 million and $14 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively and (2) prepaid lease purchase price adjustments of $9 million and $10 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense of $60 million and $47 million for the six months ended June 30 2020 and 2019, respectively.(c) See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Segment Measures and Other Calculations" herein for a discussion of our definitions of segment site rental gross margin, segment services and other gross margin and segment operating profit.(d) See condensed consolidated statement of operations for further information.(e) See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information.

Contacts: Dan Schlanger, CFO Ben Lowe, VP & Treasurer Crown Castle International Corp. 713-570-3050

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