Official announcements (8-K)

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

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In the company's wordsNew Qwest Notes On June 11, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”), together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporati on (“Qwest”), settled the previously announced offers (the “Exchange Offers”) by Qwest to exchange the outstanding notes described below, in each case on the terms set forth in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 Lumen and Qwest filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on April 16, 2026 and as amended by the post-effective amendment filed with the Commission on May 20, 2026, including a prospectus and consent solicitation statement forming a part thereof (as amended or supplemented from …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn June 10, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”), together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), issued a press release announcing the expiration and final results of the previously announced offers (the “Exchange Offers”) by Qwest to exchange the outstanding notes described below, in each case subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Registration Statement on Form S-4, including a prospectus and consent solicitation statement forming a part thereof (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Prospectus”). In connection with the Exchange Offers, Qwest and Lumen also solicited consents (the “Consent …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsEntry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 20 , 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”) issued a press release announcing that it, together with Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a Support Agreement, dated May 18, 2026 (the “Support Agreement ”), with certain holders (together, the “Supporting Noteholders ”) of Qwest’s Existing Notes (as defined below) with respect to its previously announced exchange offers (as amended as set forth in this press release, the “Exchange Offers ”) to exchange Qwest’s outstanding 6.5% Notes due 2056 (the “Existing 2056 Notes ”) and 6.75% Notes due 2057 (the “Existing 2057 …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn May 20 , 2026, Lumen announced that it, together with Qwest, has amended the terms of its previously announced Exchange Offers. Pursuant to the amended terms of the Exchange Offers, Qwest is offering to exchange (i) any and all of the Existing 2056 Notes for newly issued 6.500% notes due 2051 (the “New 2051 Notes”) and (ii) any and all of the Existing 2057 Notes for newly issued 6.750% notes due 2052 (the “New 2052 Notes,” together with the New 2051 Notes, the “New Qwest Notes”) or New 2051 Notes, in each case upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Prospectus. In connection with the Exchange Offers, Qwest and Lumen are also soliciting consents …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn May 12, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”) issued a press release announcing that it, together with Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has further extended the early participation date and withdrawal deadline of its previously announced offers to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) the 6.5% Notes due 2056 (CUSIP Number 74913G 881) (the “2056 Notes”) and 6.75% Notes due 2057 (CUSIP Number 74913G 873) (the “2057 Notes” and, together with the 2056 Notes, the “Old Qwest Notes”) issued by Qwest for 6.500% Notes due 2056 (the “New 2056 Notes”) and 6.750% Notes due 2057 (the “New 2057 Notes” and, together with the New 2056 Notes, …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn May 5, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”) issued a press release announcing that it, together with Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has extended the early participation date and withdrawal deadline of its previously announced offers to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) the 6.5% Notes due 2056 (CUSIP Number 74913G 881) (the “2056 Notes”) and 6.75% Notes due 2057 (CUSIP Number 74913G 873) (the “2057 Notes” and, together with the 2056 Notes, the “Old Qwest Notes”) issued by Qwest for 6.500% Notes due 2056 (the “New 2056 Notes”) and 6.750% Notes due 2057 (the “New 2057 Notes” and, together with the New 2056 Notes, the “New …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn April 20, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”) issued a press release announcing that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), commenced offers to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) the 6.5% Notes due 2056 (CUSIP Number 74913G 881) (the “2056 Notes”) and 6.75% Notes due 2057 (CUSIP Number 74913G 873) (the “2057 Notes” and, together with the 2056 Notes, the “Old Qwest Notes”) issued by Qwest for 6.500% Notes due 2056 (the “New 2056 Notes”) and 6.750% Notes due 2057 (the “New 2057 Notes” and, together with the New 2056 Notes, the “New Qwest Notes”) to be issued by Qwest, respectively, and to be fully and unconditionally …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsOn March 13, 2026, T. Michael Glenn, Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”) and a member of the Board’s Human Resources and Compensation Committee, and Hal Stanley Jones, Chair of the Board’s Audit Committee and a member of the Board’s Risk and Security Committee, informed the Board of their intention to retire from the Board and not stand for re-election at Lumen’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The decisions of Mr. Glenn and Mr. Jones to retire and not stand for re-election were not the result of any disagree ment with Lumen. The Board has elected General Kevin P. Chilton (USAF, Ret.), a …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's words(the “Company”) announced that Ashley Haynes-Gaspar would be leaving her role as Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer of the Company. Jeffery S. Sharritts has been appointed as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, effective as of February 4, 2026. Ms. Haynes-Gaspar will provide transition services to the Company through March 6, 2026 (the “Transition Date”) in order to ensure an orderly transition of her role to Mr. Sharritts. In connection with the transition of her role and in exchange for a release of claims against the Company and its affiliates, Ms. Haynes Gaspar will receive (i) salary through her Transition Date, (ii) a …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsOn December 1, 2025, David Ward, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Product Officer of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from his roles at the Company and its principal subsidiaries to assume the role of President and Chief Architect at Salesforce, Inc. Mr. Ward will cease to serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Product Officer on January 5, 2026, while continuing to serve as an employee to support his transition through January 23, 2026. On December 3, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed James Fowler, a member of the Board, to succeed Mr. Ward as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsOn September 9, 2025, Andrea Genschaw submitted her resignation as Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), effective September 23, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), in order to assume a Chief Financial Officer position at another publicly-traded company. Ms. Genschaw’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Ms. Genschaw leaves the Company with a strong accounting organization in place and the Company thanks her for her many contributions. On September 12, 2025, consistent with the Company’s long-term succession plan, the Company’s …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsExpiration and Results of Amended Offers On November 26, 2024, Lumen issued a press release announcing (1) the expiration of the Amended Offers of Lumen and Level 3 to purchase any and all of Lumen’s outstanding 6.875% Debentures, Series G, due 2028 and Level 3’s outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes due 2028 (collectively, the “2028 Notes”), effective as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 25, 2024 (the “2028 Notes Expiration Time”), and (2) the results of the Amended Offers. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the expiration and results of the Amended Offers is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference. Settlement of …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn November 19, 2024, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “Lumen”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing (1) the expiration and results of certain of the previously-announced cash tender offers (each, an “Expired Offer” and collectively, the “Expired Offers”) of it and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3” and, together with Lumen, the “Offerors”) and (2) amendments to increase the tender offer consideration for each Offeror’s outstanding unsecured notes maturing in 2028 and extend the Expiration Time for the Amended Offers (as defined below) (collectively, with the Expired Offers, the “Offers”). The Offer to …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.