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Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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September 4, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies, Inc. Announces Offering of its Additional 7.000% First Lien Notes Due 2034

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies, Inc. Announces Offering of its Additional 7.000% First Lien Notes Due 2034 DENVER, September 4, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”), plans to offer an additional $425 million aggregate principal amount of its 7

September 4, 2025 8-K

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): September 4, 2025 Lumen Technologi

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): September 4, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

September 4, 2025 EX-99.2

Lumen Technologies, Inc. Announces Pricing of its Additional 7.000% First Lien Notes Due 2034

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Lumen Technologies, Inc. Announces Pricing of its Additional 7.000% First Lien Notes Due 2034 DENVER, September 4, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”), has agreed to sell $425 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.000% First Lien Notes d

August 18, 2025 EX-4.1

LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Collateral Agent Dated as of August 18, 2025

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of August 18, 2025 7.000% First Lien Notes due 2034 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL AP

August 18, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies Further Enhances Capital Structure to Power AI-Era Network Expansion Closes $2 Billion First Lien Notes Due 2034, Supporting Strategy to Lower Costs, Extend Maturities, and Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Growth

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Technologies Further Enhances Capital Structure to Power AI-Era Network Expansion Closes $2 Billion First Lien Notes Due 2034, Supporting Strategy to Lower Costs, Extend Maturities, and Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Growth DENVER, August 18, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, L

August 18, 2025 8-K

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): August 18, 2025 Lumen Technologies

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): August 18, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

August 5, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies, Inc. Announces Offering of First Lien Notes Due 2034

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies, Inc. Announces Offering of First Lien Notes Due 2034 DENVER, August 4, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”), plans to offer $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes due 2034 (the “First Lien

August 5, 2025 EX-99.2

Lumen Technologies, Inc. announces upsize and pricing of First Lien Notes due 2034

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies, Inc. announces upsize and pricing of First Lien Notes due 2034 DENVER, August 4, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”), has agreed to sell $2.00 billion aggregate principal amount of its 7.000% First Lien Notes d

August 5, 2025 8-K

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): August 4, 2025 Lumen Technologies,

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): August 4, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

July 31, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports second quarter 2025 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports second quarter 2025 results DENVER, July 31, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc.

July 31, 2025 EX-99.2

Second Quarter 2025 Results July 31, 2025 © 2025 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statemen

Second Quarter 2025 Results July 31, 2025 © 2025 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions with respect to

July 31, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): July 31, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

July 31, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-7784 LUMEN

June 30, 2025 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

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): June 30, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

June 30, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies Advances Financial Strategy to Support AI-Era Infrastructure Growth Closes $2 Billion of First Lien Notes Due 2033

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Technologies Advances Financial Strategy to Support AI-Era Infrastructure Growth Closes $2 Billion of First Lien Notes Due 2033 DENVER, June 30, 2025 — As part of an ongoing financial strategy to strengthen its capital structure and accelerate its transformation into a leading digital network services company, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN)

June 30, 2025 EX-4.1

Indenture, dated June 30, 2025, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, as Guarantor, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as Issuer, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Collateral Agent, relating to the 6.875% First Lien Notes due 2033 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of June 30, 2025 6.875% First Lien Notes due 2033 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS   OF

June 17, 2025 EX-99.2

Lumen Technologies, Inc. announces upsize and pricing of First Lien Notes due 2033

Exhibit 99.2 Lumen Technologies, Inc. announces upsize and pricing of First Lien Notes due 2033 DENVER, June 16, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”), has agreed to sell $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of its 6.875% First Lien Notes due 2033 (the “First Lie

June 17, 2025 8-K

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): June 16, 2025 Lumen Technologies,

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): June 16, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

June 17, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies, Inc. announces offering of First Lien Notes due 2033

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies, Inc. announces offering of First Lien Notes due 2033 DENVER, June 16, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”), plans to offer $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes due 2033 (the “First Lien Notes ”).

May 21, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies Advances Enterprise Market Focus with Sale of Consumer Fiber-to-the-Home Business to AT&T

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Technologies Advances Enterprise Market Focus with Sale of Consumer Fiber-to-the-Home Business to AT&T • AT&T to acquire Lumen’s Mass Markets fiber-to-the-home business for a total consideration of $5.75 billion in cash • Lumen retains infrastructure critical to its enterprise strategy, including its national, regional, state, and metro fiber backbone and consumer copper

May 21, 2025 EX-2.1

Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2025, by and among Lumen Technologies, Inc., the Sellers named therein, Forged Fiber 37, LLC, and, solely for purposes of Section 11.16 thereof, AT&T DW Holdings, Inc.

EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version CONFIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT by and among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Q FIBER, LLC 49 PERCENT QWEST SUB 2, LLC CENTURYLINK OF MINNESOTA, INC. CENTURYLINK OF NEVADA, LLC CENTURYLINK OF FLORIDA, INC. FORGED FIBER 37, LLC and, solely for purposes of Section 11.16, AT&T DW HOLDINGS, INC. Dated as of May 21, 2025 CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 2 Section 1.1 Def

May 21, 2025 8-K

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): May 21, 2025 Lumen Technologies,

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): May 21, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 15, 2025 EX-3.1

Composite Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended and restated through May 13, 2025

Exhibit 3.1 #56025316v6 COMPOSITE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (a Louisiana corporation) (as amended and restated through May 13, 2025) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this Corporation is Lumen Technologies, Inc. ARTICLE II PURPOSE The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful activity for which corporations may be formed under the Business Corporation Act of Louisi

May 15, 2025 8-K

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): May 13, 2025 Lumen Technologies,

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): May 13, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 1, 2025 EX-10.1

First Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2025, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 27, 2025 (this “Amendment Agreement”), among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Holdings”); LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Borrower (the “Borrower”); the LENDERS party hereto; and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, to the Credit Agreement dated as of March 22, 2024 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”) among Holdings, Borrower, the

May 1, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports first quarter 2025 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports first quarter 2025 results DENVER, May 1, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc.

May 1, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 LUMEN T

May 1, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): May 1, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

May 1, 2025 EX-99.2

First Quarter 2025 Results May 1, 2025 © 2025 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements

First Quarter 2025 Results May 1, 2025 © 2025 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions are forward-looking

April 2, 2025 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

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): March 27, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 2, 2025 EX-10.1

First Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2025, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent.

EXHIBIT 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 27, 2025 (this “Amendment Agreement”), among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Holdings”); LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Borrower (the “Borrower”); the LENDERS party hereto; and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, to the Credit Agreement dated as of March 22, 2024 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”) among Holdi

March 31, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Defin

March 31, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defini

March 31, 2025 ARS

Letter from our CEO Dear Investors, 2024 was a remarkable year for Lumen Technologies! We strengthened our financial position and restored market confidence in Lumen. It started with our balance sheet and debt restructuring, giving us ample time to e

Letter from our CEO Dear Investors, 2024 was a remarkable year for Lumen Technologies! We strengthened our financial position and restored market confidence in Lumen.

March 21, 2025 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☑ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

February 20, 2025 EX-19

nsider Trading Plan of Registrant

Exhibit 19 Nov. 13, 2024 The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) has adopted this Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”) on behalf of the Company. This Policy sets forth the general standards for all Personnel (defined below) and directors of the Company with respect to (1) the handling of confidential information

February 20, 2025 EX-10.16

-Employee Director Compensation Plan, effective August 16, 2023.

Exhibit 10.16 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION GUIDELINES (as of August 16, 2023) The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen” or the “Company”) has adopted these Non-Employee Director Compensation Guidelines effective August 16, 2023 (the “Guidelines”)1 to reflect the compensation package approved by the Board for non-employee members of the Board (“Outside Director

February 20, 2025 EX-10.12

Lumen Executive Severance Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2025.

Exhibit 10.12 Summary Plan Description for the LUMEN EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 2025 Exhibit 10.12 LUMEN EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION Lumen Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter, inclusive of subsidiaries, successors and predecessor companies referred to as “Lumen” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide you with this Summary Plan Description

February 20, 2025 EX-97

Registrant’s Policy Relating to Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation, adopted August 16, 2023.

Exhibit 97 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to adopt this Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation (this “Policy”), which provides for the recovery of certain incen

February 20, 2025 EX-10.13

Retirement Benefit Plan

Retirement Benefit Plan Exhibit 10.13 Purpose The Policy exists to provide the Retirement Benefit for an Eligible Employee who voluntarily terminates employment with the Employer and is retirement eligible as of the employee’s termination date. Retirement Benefit If an Eligible Employee voluntarily terminates employment with the Employer and as of such termination date the Eligible Employee had (a

February 20, 2025 EX-4.1

Description of Registrant's securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, the “Company”, “we” or “us”) has two classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”): (i) Common Stock, no par value per share (“Common Stock”),

February 20, 2025 EX-4.6(H)(I)

adding an additional guarantor of the

Exhibit 4.6(h)(i) FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of December 30, 2024, among 49 PERCENT QWEST SUB 1, LLC (the “New Guarantor”), LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Louisiana corporation (the “Issuer”) on behalf of itself and the Guarantors (the “Existing Guarantors”) under the Indenture referred to below, REGIONS BANK, as trustee under th

February 20, 2025 EX-10.5

Short-Term Incentive Plan (effective January 1, 2025).

Exhibit 10.5 Lumen Short-Term Incentive Plan - Annual Page 1 of 8 (Last updated January 1, 2025) Exhibit 10.5 Table of Contents I. Introduction 3 II. Plan Objective 3 III. Plan Year 3 IV. Eligibility 3 a. Plan Participation 3 b. Country-Specific Addendum 4 V. STI Award Calculation 4 a. STI Target Opportunity 4 i. STI Eligible Earnings 4 ii. STI Target Percent 5 iii. Calculating STI Target Opportun

February 20, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exac

February 20, 2025 EX-3.1

Composite Articles of Incorporation of Registrant, as amended through December 18, 2024.

Exhibit 3.1 COMPOSITE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (a Louisiana corporation) (as amended and restated through December 18, 2024)1 ARTICLE I Name The name of this Corporation is Lumen Technologies, Inc. ARTICLE II Purpose The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful activity for which corporations may be formed under the Business Corporation Law of Louisiana. A

February 20, 2025 EX-21

Subsidiaries of Registrant

Exhibit 21 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT AS OF December 31, 2024 Subsidiary State of incorporation or formation Actel, LLC Delaware Century Cellunet International, Inc. Louisiana Cellunet of India Limited Mauritius Century Telephone of West Virginia, Inc. West Virginia CenturyLink Community Giving Foundation, Inc. Colorado CenturyLink Communications, LLC Delaware Boxgate

February 20, 2025 EX-4.6(G)(II)

National Association, as trustee,

Exhibit 4.6(g)(ii) SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of December 30, 2024, among 49 PERCENT QWEST SUB 1, LLC (the “New Guarantor”), LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Louisiana corporation (the “Issuer”) on behalf of itself and the Guarantors (the “Existing Guarantors”) under the Indenture referred to below, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASS

February 20, 2025 EX-4.6(F)(II)

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated December 30, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, adding an additional guarantor of the Registrant’s 4.125% Superpriority Senior Secured Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.6(f)(ii) SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of December 30, 2024, among 49 PERCENT QWEST SUB 1, LLC (the “New Guarantor”), LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Louisiana corporation (the “Issuer”) on behalf of itself and the Guarantors (the “Existing Guarantors”) under the Indenture referred to below, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASS

February 4, 2025 EX-99.2

Fourth Quarter 2024 Results February 4, 2025 © 2025 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written state

Fourth Quarter 2024 Results February 4, 2025 © 2025 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions are forward-l

February 4, 2025 8-K

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): February 4, 2025 Lumen Technologi

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): February 4, 2025 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

February 4, 2025 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports fourth quarter and full year 2024 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports fourth quarter and full year 2024 results DENVER, February 4, 2025 — Lumen Technologies, Inc.

November 26, 2024 EX-99.3

Lumen Announces Expiration and Results of Any and All Cash Tender Offers for Unsecured 2028 Notes of Lumen and Level 3

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 Lumen Announces Expiration and Results of Any and All Cash Tender Offers for Unsecured 2028 Notes of Lumen and Level 3 DENVER, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the “Company” or “Lumen”) announced today the expiration and results of the cash tender offers (the “Amended Offers”) of Lumen and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Level 3 Financi

November 26, 2024 8-K

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): November 26, 2024 Lumen Technolog

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): November 26, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 19, 2024 EX-99.2

Lumen Announces (1) Expiration and Results of Certain Previously-Announced Cash Tender Offers of Lumen and Level 3 and (2) Amendments to the Remaining Previously-Announced Cash Tender Offers to Increase the Tender Consideration and Extend the Expirat

Exhibit 99.2 Lumen Announces (1) Expiration and Results of Certain Previously-Announced Cash Tender Offers of Lumen and Level 3 and (2) Amendments to the Remaining Previously-Announced Cash Tender Offers to Increase the Tender Consideration and Extend the Expiration Time • Results are set forth below for (i) Lumen’s tender offers for its unsecured senior notes maturing in 2025, 2026 and 2027 and (

November 19, 2024 8-K

Current Report

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): November 19, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 12, 2024 8-K

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): November 12, 2024 Lumen Technolog

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): November 12, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 12, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces Any and All Cash Tender Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Announces Any and All Cash Tender Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3 DENVER, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the “Company” or “Lumen”) and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3”) have commenced cash tender offers (each, an “Offer” and collectively, the “Offers”) to purchase any and all of their re

November 5, 2024 EX-10.17

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, adding additional guarantors of the 4.500% Second Lien Notes due 2030 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.17 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, TELCOVE OPERATIONS, LLC, and WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantors”), LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Pare

November 5, 2024 EX-10.6

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.750% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 10.6 FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of August 28, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Parent”), LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 LLC”), THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST C

November 5, 2024 EX-10.12

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, adding additional guarantors of the 10.500% First Lien Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.12 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, TELCOVE OPERATIONS, LLC, and WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantors”), LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Pare

November 5, 2024 EX-10.11

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, adding an additional guarantor of the 4.125% Superpriority Senior Secured Notes due 2030 of Lumen Technologies, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.11 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantor”), LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Louisiana corporation (the “Issuer”) on behalf of itself and the Guarantors (the “Existing Guarantors”) under the Indenture referred to below, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL A

November 5, 2024 EX-10.3

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (unsecured).

Exhibit 10.3 FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of August 28, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Parent”), LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 LLC”), THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST C

November 5, 2024 EX-10.4

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 4.625% Senior Notes due 2027.

Exhibit 10.4 FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of August 28, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Parent”), LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 LLC”), THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST C

November 5, 2024 EX-10.7

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.625% Senior Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 10.7 FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of August 28, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Parent”), LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 LLC”), THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST C

November 5, 2024 EX-10.5

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 4.250% Senior Notes due 2028.

Exhibit 10.5 FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of August 28, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Parent”), LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 LLC”), THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST C

November 5, 2024 EX-10.13

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, adding additional guarantors of the 11.000% First Lien Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.13 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, TELCOVE OPERATIONS, LLC, and WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantors”), LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Pare

November 5, 2024 EX-99.2

Third Quarter 2024 Results November 5th, 2024 © 2024 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written stat

Third Quarter 2024 Results November 5th, 2024 © 2024 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions are forward-

November 5, 2024 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 1, dated as of August 26, 2024, to the Superpriority Term B Credit Agreement dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 dated as of August 26, 2024 (“Amendment No. 1”), to the Superpriority Term B Credit Agreement dated as of March 22, 2024 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Louisiana corporation (the “Borrower”), WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative

November 5, 2024 EX-10.10

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, adding an additional guarantor of the 4.125% Superpriority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 of Lumen Technologies, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.10 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantor”), LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Louisiana corporation (the “Issuer”) on behalf of itself and the Guarantors (the “Existing Guarantors”) under the Indenture referred to below, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL A

November 5, 2024 8-K

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): November 5, 2024 Lumen Technologi

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): November 5, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 5, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports third quarter 2024 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports third quarter 2024 results DENVER, November 5, 2024 — Lumen Technologies, Inc.

November 5, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 LUM

November 5, 2024 EX-10.18

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, adding additional guarantors of the 4.000% Second Lien Notes due 2031 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.18 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, TELCOVE OPERATIONS, LLC, and WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantors”), LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Pare

November 5, 2024 EX-10.2

Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.400% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (unsecured).

Exhibit 10.2 FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of August 28, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Parent”), LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 LLC”), THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST C

November 5, 2024 EX-10.14

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, adding additional guarantors of the 10.750% First Lien Notes due 2030 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.14 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, TELCOVE OPERATIONS, LLC, and WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantors”), LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Pare

November 5, 2024 EX-10.16

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, adding additional guarantors of the 3.875% Second Lien Notes due 2030 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.16 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, TELCOVE OPERATIONS, LLC, and WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantors”), LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Pare

November 5, 2024 EX-10.15

Supplemental Indenture, dated October 31, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, adding additional guarantors of the 4.875% Second Lien Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 10.15 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 31, 2024, among BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, TELCOVE OPERATIONS, LLC, and WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (the “New Guarantors”), LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Level 3 Pare

October 29, 2024 8-K

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): October 29, 2024 Lumen Technologi

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): October 29, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 29, 2024 EX-99.1

Former Microsoft CMO Joins Lumen’s Board of Directors

Exhibit 99.1 Former Microsoft CMO Joins Lumen’s Board of Directors DENVER, CO October 29, 2024 — Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the appointment of Chris Capossela to its board of directors, effective immediately. Capossela is a recognized authority in the technology industry and spent over 30 years of his career at Microsoft in a variety of roles. For the last ten years, he served

October 18, 2024 SC 13G/A

LUMN / Lumen Technologies, Inc. / STATE STREET CORP Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 LumenTechInc.htm SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 550241103 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant

October 4, 2024 8-K

Current Report

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): October 4, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

September 24, 2024 EX-4.1

Indenture, dated September 24, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as issuer, certain guarantors party thereto, Regions Bank, as trustee, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, relating to the 10.000% Lumen Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Lumen Technologies, Inc. (File No. 001-07784), Level 3 Parent, LLC (File No. 001-35134) and Qwest Corporation (File No. 001-03040) with the SEC on September 24, 2024).

Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION VERSION LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as Issuer, the Guarantors party hereto, REGIONS BANK, as Trustee, Registrar and Paying Agent and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of September 24, 2024 10.000% Secured Notes due 2032 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02. C

September 24, 2024 8-K

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): September 24, 2024 Lumen Technolo

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): September 24, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 24, 2024 EX-4.2

Indenture, dated September 24, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, as a guarantor, certain other guarantors party thereto, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as collateral agent, designating and outlining the terms and conditions of 10.000% Second Lien Notes due 2032 issued thereunder by Level 3 Financing, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant (File No. 001-07784) with the SEC on September 24, 2024).

Exhibit 4.2 EXECUTION VERSION LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto, U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of September 24, 2024 10.000% Second Lien Notes due 2032 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIO

September 17, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces Early Tender Results of Exchange Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Announces Early Tender Results of Exchange Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3 DENVER, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen”) announced the early results of its offers to exchange newly-issued secured notes for certain of its outstanding unsecured senior notes. In addition, Lumen also announced the early results of the o

September 17, 2024 8-K

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): September 17, 2024 Lumen Technolo

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): September 17, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 11, 2024 SC 13G

LUMN / Lumen Technologies, Inc. / Hagan Dan - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 Per Share (Title of Class of Securities) 550241103 (CUSIP Number) September 9, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa

September 3, 2024 8-K

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): September 3, 2024 Lumen Technolog

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): September 3, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

September 3, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces Exchange Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Announces Exchange Offers for Unsecured Notes of Lumen and Level 3 DENVER, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen”) announced that it has commenced offers to exchange newly-issued superpriority senior secured notes for certain of its outstanding unsecured senior notes. In addition, Lumen also announced that Level 3 Financing, Inc., its indirec

August 6, 2024 8-K

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): August 6, 2024 Lumen Technologies

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): August 6, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

August 6, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 LUMEN TE

August 6, 2024 EX-10.2

Form of Change of Control Agreement between Registrant and its non-CEO California-based executive officers.

Exhibit 10.2 CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), effective as of (the “Agreement Date”), between Lumen Technologies, Inc., a Louisiana corporation (the “Company”), and (the “Employee”). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has named Employee as an executive officer of the Company within the meaning of Rule 3b-7 (“Rule 3b-7”) pr

August 6, 2024 EX-99.2

Second Quarter 2024 Results August 6th, 2024 © 2024 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written state

Second Quarter 2024 Results August 6th, 2024 © 2024 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions are forward-l

August 6, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports second quarter 2024 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports second quarter 2024 results DENVER, August 6, 2024 — Lumen Technologies, Inc.

August 5, 2024 8-K

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): August 5, 2024 (August 5, 2024) L

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): August 5, 2024 (August 5, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

August 5, 2024 EX-99.3

Forward-Looking Statements Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements, including statements related to opportunities with respect to our P

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 Modeling Constructs for Indefeasible Rights of Use (IRU) There are several components to each deal, and each one has unique characteristics, but generally… ❑ Most IRUs (long term leases structured as IRUs) average ~20 years. Economics vary greatly by deal (i.e., capacity, scale, existing routes vs. new, etc.) What follows are generalizations across multiple contracts and what

August 5, 2024 EX-99.1

AI Demand Drives $5 Billion in New Business and Massive Expansion of the Internet Lumen Creates Custom Networks Division to Meet New Demand

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE AI Demand Drives $5 Billion in New Business and Massive Expansion of the Internet Lumen Creates Custom Networks Division to Meet New Demand DENVER, Aug. 5, 2024 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has secured $5 billion in new business driven by major demand for connectivity fueled by AI. Large companies across industry sectors are seeking to secu

August 5, 2024 EX-99.2

IRU Mechanics Video Script

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 IRU Mechanics Video Script As AI reshapes our daily lives and how we work, the world is awakening to the fact that companies need powerful network infrastructure to thrive in today’s digital economy. Data volumes are dramatically increasing, spurring data center growth, and as such, a significant rising demand for Lumen’s nationwide conduit, fiber network, and growing portfoli

May 17, 2024 8-K

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): May 15, 2024 Lumen Technologies,

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): May 15, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 16, 2024 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2024.

S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2024. Registration No. 333-    UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

May 16, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table.

EXHIBIT 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) Lumen Technologies, Inc.

May 16, 2024 EX-99.1

2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 2024 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”) is to increase shareholder value and to advance the interests of Lumen and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) by furnishing stock-based economic incentives (the “Incentives”) designed to attract, retain,

May 6, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Appoints Chad Ho as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Ho to Succeed Veteran Executive Stacey Goff

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Appoints Chad Ho as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Ho to Succeed Veteran Executive Stacey Goff DENVER, May 6, 2024 — Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has appointed Chad Ho as executive vice president and chief legal officer. His appointment will begin in June. He succeeds Stacey Goff, whose legacy includes a distinguished 26-year career with L

May 6, 2024 8-K

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): May 6, 2024 (May 1, 2024) Lumen T

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): May 6, 2024 (May 1, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

April 30, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports first quarter 2024 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports first quarter 2024 results First Quarter 2024 Highlights •Successfully completed our TSA transactions with a broad group of our creditors, significantly strengthening our balance sheet and addressing over $15 billion of our debt and commitments ◦Extended over $10 billion of our maturities due over the next four years to 2029 and beyond ◦Secured access to over $2.

April 30, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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 30, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 30, 2024 EX-99.2

First Quarter 2024 Results APRIL 30, 2024 © 2024 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statemen

First Quarter 2024 Results APRIL 30, 2024 © 2024 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions are forward-look

April 30, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 LUMEN T

April 23, 2024 8-K

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 23, 2024 (April 19, 2024) L

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 23, 2024 (April 19, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

April 5, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defini

April 5, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Defin

March 28, 2024 EX-4.18

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 10.750% First Lien Notes due 2030 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.18 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 10.750% First Lien Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

March 28, 2024 EX-4.6

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to the 3.400% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.6 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) and

March 28, 2024 EX-4.14

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 11.000% First Lien Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.14 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 11.000% First Lien Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

March 28, 2024 EX-4.3

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, registrar and paying agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, relating to Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s 4.125% Superpriority Secured Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.3 Execution Version LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as Issuer, the Guarantors party hereto, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, Registrar and Paying Agent and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.125% Superpriority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION S

March 28, 2024 EX-4.5

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, registrar and paying agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent, relating to Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s 4.125% Superpriority Secured Notes due 2030.

Exhibit 4.5 Execution Version LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as Issuer, the Guarantors party hereto, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, Registrar and Paying Agent and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.125% Superpriority Senior Secured Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION S

March 28, 2024 EX-4.1

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s 4.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2027.

Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION VERSION SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (f/k/a CENTURYLINK, INC.), a Louisiana corporation (the “Issuer”) the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (the “Guarantors”) and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor to WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL

March 28, 2024 EX-4.16

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 10.500% First Lien Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.16 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 10.500% First Lien Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

March 28, 2024 EX-10.1

Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the issuing banks party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2020, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the issuing banks party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swingline lender.

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 (this “Amendment Agreement”), to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 2020 (as amended by that certain LIBOR Transition Amendment dated as of March 17, 2023, that certain Amendment Agreement (Dutch Auction) dated as of February 15, 2024 and as further amended, restated, amended and restated,

March 28, 2024 EX-4.11

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to the 3.750% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.11 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) an

March 28, 2024 EX-4.12

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to the 3.625% Senior Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.12 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) an

March 28, 2024 EX-10.4

Fourteenth Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2019, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.4 EXECUTION VERSION FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 (this “Amendment Agreement”), to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 29, 2019 (as amended by that certain LIBOR Transition Amendment dated as of March 17, 2023 and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the effectiveness of this Amendment Agreement,

March 28, 2024 EX-4.20

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 4.875% Second Lien Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.20 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.875% Second Lien Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

March 28, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies, Inc. Debt Schedule - Excludes all Finance Leases, Unamortized Premiums, Discounts and Other, Net ($ in millions)

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Technologies, Inc. Debt Schedule - Excludes all Finance Leases, Unamortized Premiums, Discounts and Other, Net ($ in millions) (UNAUDITED) All information is presented as of March 28, 2024 Entity (Original Issuer) Coupon Rate Maturity Date Total1 Qwest Corporation Qwest Corporation Senior Notes 7.250 % 9/15/2025 250 Qwest Corporation Senior Notes 7.750 % 5/1/2030 43 Qwest Corpor

March 28, 2024 EX-4.26

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 4.000% Second Lien Notes due 2031 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.26 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.000% Second Lien Notes due 2031 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

March 28, 2024 EX-4.7

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to the 3.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.7 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) and

March 28, 2024 EX-10.5

Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.5 EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal: 52729KAQ9 Term B-1 Facility: 52729KAR7 Term B-2 Facility: 52729KAS5 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as Holdings, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as the Borrower, THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ART

March 28, 2024 8-K

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): March 28 , 2024 (March 22, 2024)

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): March 28 , 2024 (March 22, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpor

March 28, 2024 EX-10.3

Superpriority Term B Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and Bank of America, N.A., as collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal: 55024EAE5 Term B-1 Facility: 55024EAF2 Term B-2 Facility: 55024EAG0 SUPERPRIORITY TERM B CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as the Borrower, THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Collateral Agent TABLE OF CONTENTS

March 28, 2024 EX-10.2

Superpriority Revolving/Term A Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Lumen Technologies, Inc., as borrower, the lenders and issuing banks party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal: 55024EAA3 Term A Facility: 55024EAD7 Series A Revolving Facility: 55024EAB1 Series B Revolving Facility: 55024EAC9 SUPERPRIORITY REVOLVING/TERM A CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 22, 2024 among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as the Borrower, THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agen

March 28, 2024 EX-4.8

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to the 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.8 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) and

March 28, 2024 EX-4.9

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to the 4.625% Senior Notes due 2027 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.9 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) and

March 28, 2024 EX-4.24

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 3.875% Second Lien Notes due 2030 Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.24 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 3.875% Second Lien Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

March 28, 2024 EX-4.22

Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as issuer, Level 3 Parent, LLC, the other guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 4.500% Second Lien Notes due 2030 Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.22 LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee and as Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 22, 2024 4.500% Second Lien Notes due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02.

March 28, 2024 EX-4.10

Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and note collateral agent, relating to the 4.250% Senior Notes due 2028 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.10 EXECUTION VERSION THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of March 22, 2024, among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (“Level 3 Parent”), a Delaware limited liability company, LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Issuer”), a Delaware corporation, the guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Level 3 Parent, the “Guarantors”) an

March 25, 2024 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☑ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

March 22, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

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): March 22, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 22, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Completes TSA Transactions, Enabling Transformation Strategy Moves Forward as a Stronger Company with Increased Financial Flexibility Primed to Execute on Business Transformation Plans

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Completes TSA Transactions, Enabling Transformation Strategy Moves Forward as a Stronger Company with Increased Financial Flexibility Primed to Execute on Business Transformation Plans DENVER, March 22, 2024 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen” or the “Company”), a global integrated network solutions provider that unleashes the world’s digital potential, today announ

February 22, 2024 EX-4.7(G)(II)

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2023, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., on behalf of itself as issuer and certain specified existing guarantors, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and collateral agent, Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, and several subsidiaries thereof, designating such subsidiaries as additional guarantors of Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030.

Exhibit 4.7(g)(ii) SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of December 29, 2023, among GLOBAL CROSSING NORTH AMERICA, INC., GLOBAL CROSSING NORTH AMERICAN HOLDINGS, INC., LEVEL 3 TELECOM HOLDINGS II, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM MANAGEMENT CO. LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ARKANSAS, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA,

February 22, 2024 EX-97

Registrant’s Policy Relating to Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation, adopted August 16, 2023.

Exhibit 97 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to adopt this Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation (this “Policy”), which provides for the recovery of certain incen

February 22, 2024 EX-4.7(C)(III)

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2023, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., on behalf of itself as issuer and certain specified existing guarantors, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and collateral agent, Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, and several subsidiaries thereof, designating such subsidiaries as additional guarantors of Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.7(c)(iii) SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of December 29, 2023, among GLOBAL CROSSING NORTH AMERICA, INC., GLOBAL CROSSING NORTH AMERICAN HOLDINGS, INC., LEVEL 3 TELECOM HOLDINGS II, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM MANAGEMENT CO. LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ARKANSAS, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA,

February 22, 2024 EX-4.1

securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, the “Company”, “we” or “us”) has two classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”): (i) Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share (“Common Stock”

February 22, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exac

February 22, 2024 EX-4.4(D)

Amendment Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2024, by and among the Registrant, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto, amending the parties' Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 2020.

Exhibit 4.4(d) Execution Version AMENDMENT AGREEMENT (Dutch Auction) dated as of February 15, 2024 (this “Amendment Agreement”), to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 2020 (as amended by that certain LIBOR Transition Amendment dated as of March 17, 2023 and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), am

February 22, 2024 EX-21

Subsidiaries of

Exhibit 21 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT AS OF December 31, 2023 Subsidiary State of incorporation or formation Actel, LLC Delaware Bloomingdale Telephone Company, Inc. Michigan Century Cellunet International, Inc. Louisiana Cellunet of India Limited Mauritius Century Telephone of West Virginia, Inc. West Virginia Lumen Clarke M. Williams Foundation Colorado CenturyLink C

February 22, 2024 EX-4.3

mended and Restated Section 382 Rights Agreement by and between

Exhibit 4.3 Second Amended and Restated Section 382 Rights Agreement by and between Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (amended and restated on November 15, 2023 and effective as of December 1, 2023) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page The table of contents is empty. Heading styles must be applied in the document and be selected in the table of contents properties panel. Exhibit A -

February 22, 2024 EX-4.7(B)(III)

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2023, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., on behalf of itself as issuer and certain specified existing guarantors, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and collateral agent, Level 3 Parent, LLC, as guarantor, and several subsidiaries thereof, designating such subsidiaries as additional guarantors of Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s 3.400% Senior Secured Notes due 2027.

Exhibit 4.7(b)(iii) SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of December 29, 2023, among GLOBAL CROSSING NORTH AMERICA, INC., GLOBAL CROSSING NORTH AMERICAN HOLDINGS, INC., LEVEL 3 TELECOM HOLDINGS II, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM MANAGEMENT CO. LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ALABAMA, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF ARKANSAS, LLC, LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF CALIFORNIA,

February 22, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen strengthens technology transformation with new board appointment Visionary executive Diankha Linear brings market disruption expertise to the Board

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen strengthens technology transformation with new board appointment Visionary executive Diankha Linear brings market disruption expertise to the Board DENVER, Feb. 22, 2024 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the appointment of Diankha Linear to its board of directors, effective immediately. Linear is a seasoned executive and proven operator with more than 20

February 22, 2024 EX-10.15(C)

dated December 5, 2022 between Regist

December 5, 2022 Ms. Ashley Haynes-Gaspar 16922 SE 33rd Ct Bellevue, WA 98008 Re: Offer of Employment Dear Ashley: I am pleased to confirm our offer of the position of Executive Vice President ("EVP”) Customer Success, Wholesale and International of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”).  We anticipate you will assume this position on January 3, 2023 (“Start Date”). In this position, you will report

February 22, 2024 8-K

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): February 21, 2024 Lumen Technolog

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): February 21, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

February 14, 2024 EX-99.A

Exhibit A

EX-99.A Exhibit A This Schedule 13G to which this attachment is appended is filed by Lumen Technologies, Inc. on behalf of itself and the following direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, Inc.: Lumen Technologies Service Group, LLC

February 14, 2024 SC 13G/A

CYXT / Cyxtera Technologies Inc - Class A / CENTURYLINK, INC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* CYXTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Name of Issuer) CLASS A COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 23284C102 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pu

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

LUMN / Lumen Technologies, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0087-lumentechnologiesinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 11)* Name of issuer: Lumen Technologies Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 550241103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to

February 6, 2024 8-K

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): February 6, 2024 Lumen Technologi

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): February 6, 2024 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

February 6, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports fourth quarter and full year 2023 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports fourth quarter and full year 2023 results Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights •Announced an Amended and Restated Transaction Support Agreement on January 25, 2024 which, when completed, based on current participation levels1 will address maturities of approximately $9 billion of outstanding indebtedness, including more than 77% of debt maturing through 2027 •Completed the $1.

February 6, 2024 EX-99.2

Fourth Quarter 2023 Results FEBRUARY 6, 2024 © 2024 Lumen Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 1 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written state

lumen4q23earningspresent Fourth Quarter 2023 Results FEBRUARY 6, 2024 © 2024 Lumen Technologies.

January 25, 2024 EX-99.1

Lumen Bolsters Runway to Execute Transformation New Agreement with Creditors to Provide Company with Significant Financial Flexibility

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Bolsters Runway to Execute Transformation New Agreement with Creditors to Provide Company with Significant Financial Flexibility DENVER, January 25, 2024 — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an amended and restated transaction support agreement (the “TSA”) with a broadened group of creditors who now r

January 25, 2024 EX-10.1

Amended and Restated Transaction Support Agreement by and among Lumen Technologies, Inc., Level 3 Financing, Inc., Qwest Corporation, and the Consenting Parties identified therein, dated January 22, 2024.

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 SUBJECT TO FRE 408 AND EQUIVALENTS EXECUTION VERSION THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE, AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED, AN OFFER OR A SOLICITATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY SECURITIES. ANY SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WILL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT SHALL BE

January 25, 2024 8-K

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): January 25, 2024 (January 22, 202

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): January 25, 2024 (January 22, 2024) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

December 21, 2023 8-K

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): December 21, 2023 (December 20, 2

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): December 21, 2023 (December 20, 2023) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

November 20, 2023 EX-4.1

Second Amended and Restated Section 382 Rights Agreement by and between Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., dated as of November 15, 2023.

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 Second Amended and Restated Section 382 Rights Agreement by and between Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (amended and restated on November 15, 2023 and effective as of December 1, 2023) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1. Definitions 1 Section 2. Appointment of Rights Agent 6 Section 3. Issue of Right Certificates 6 Section 4. Form of Right Certificat

November 20, 2023 8-K

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): November 15, 2023 Lumen Technolog

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): November 15, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 20, 2023 8-A12B/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A (Amendment No. 2) FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (E

8-A12B/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A (Amendment No. 2) FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Ide

November 20, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies Extends its NOL Rights Plan Lumen extends its NOL Rights Plan to Dec. 1, 2026 to protect valuable federal net operating loss carryforwards

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Technologies Extends its NOL Rights Plan Lumen extends its NOL Rights Plan to Dec. 1, 2026 to protect valuable federal net operating loss carryforwards DENVER, Nov. 20, 2023 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved the amendment and restatement of its Section 382 Rights Agreement (the “NOL Rights Plan”) to, am

November 3, 2023 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

November 3, 2023 EX-99.2

LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Introduction On November 2, 2022, affiliates of Level 3 Parent, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen” or “the Company”), granted an option (“Option Agreement”) to Colt Technology Services Group Limited (“Colt”), a portfolio company of Fidelity Inves

November 1, 2023 8-K

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): November 1, 2023 Lumen Technologi

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): November 1, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 1, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Completes Sale of EMEA Business to Colt Technology Services for $1.8B

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Completes Sale of EMEA Business to Colt Technology Services for $1.8B DENVER, Nov. 1, 2023 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) closed the sale of its European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) business to Colt Technology Services, headquartered in London, for $1.8 billion cash. This transaction represents an attractive multiple (~11x) for Lumen’s EMEA busine

November 1, 2023 EX-2.1

Deed of Amendment and Restatement dated as of November 1, 2023, by and among certain affiliates of Lumen Technologies, Inc., Colt Technology Services Group Limited and certain of its affiliates.

EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version DATED 1 NOVEMBER 2023 GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. LEVEL 3 INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC. LEVEL 3 INTERNATIONAL, INC. and CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC as Sellers LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC as Sellers’ Guarantor COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP LIMITED as Buyer COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GMBH COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES EUROPE LIMITED COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES A/S

October 31, 2023 EX-10.1

Transaction Support Agreement by and among Lumen Technologies, Inc., Level 3 Financing, Inc., Qwest Corporation, and the Consenting Parties identified therein, dated October 31, 2023

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 THIS TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE, AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED, AN OFFER OR A SOLICITATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY SECURITIES. ANY SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WILL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS TRANSACTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT SHALL BE AN ADMISSION OF FACT OR LIABILITY OR, UNTIL THE OCCURRENCE OF THE AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE ON

October 31, 2023 EX-99.2

Cleansing Information

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Cleansing Information In relation to the financial outlook disclosed in the Company’s June 5, 2023 Investor Day Presentation (the “Financial Outlook”), Lumen is providing the following additional and related disclosures. • The Company is expecting a tax refund of approximately $900 million previously not included within the Financial Outlook. Approximately $200 million of the

October 31, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): October 31, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 31, 2023 EX-4.1

, 2023, to the Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 15, 2020, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as Issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent, and Level 3 Parent, LLC and several of its subsidiaries, as guarantors, clarifying which subsidiaries are guarantors of the 3.400% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.1 SUPPLEMENT (this “Supplement”) dated as of October 26, 2023 to the SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (the “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of April 15, 2020 (the “Effective Date”) among LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, BROADWING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GLOBAL CROSSING TELEC

October 31, 2023 EX-4.2

, 2023, to the Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 15, 2020, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as Issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent, and Level 3 Parent, LLC and several of its subsidiaries, as guarantors, clarifying which subsidiaries are guarantors of the 3.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.2 SUPPLEMENT (this “Supplement”) dated as of October 26, 2023 to the SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (the “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of April 15, 2020 (the “Effective Date”) among LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, BROADWING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GLOBAL CROSSING TELEC

October 31, 2023 EX-4.3

Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 23, 2023, among Level 3 Financing, Inc., as Issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee and Notes Collateral Agent, and Level 3 Parent, LLC and several of its subsidiaries, as guarantors, designating and outlining the terms and conditions of certain specified secured guarantees of the 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030 of Level 3 Financing, Inc.

Exhibit 4.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of October 23, 2023 among LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, BROADWING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., a Michigan corporation, LEVEL 3 TELECOM HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware

October 31, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

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): October 31, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 31, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 LUM

October 31, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces Broad Agreement With Creditors That Will Provide The Company with Significant Flexibility to Execute Its Transformation Strategy

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Announces Broad Agreement With Creditors That Will Provide The Company with Significant Flexibility to Execute Its Transformation Strategy DENVER, Oct. 31, 2023 – Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a transaction support agreement with a group of creditors holding over $7 billion of the outstanding ind

October 31, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports third quarter 2023 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports third quarter 2023 results Third Quarter 2023 Highlights •Increased Enterprise Channel revenue of $2.

August 7, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen fortifies telecom disruptor stance with latest board appointment Nationwide executive James ‘Jim’ Fowler brings digital transformation expertise to the Board

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Lumen fortifies telecom disruptor stance with latest board appointment Nationwide executive James ‘Jim’ Fowler brings digital transformation expertise to the Board DENVER, Aug. 7, 2023 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the appointment of James ‘Jim’ Fowler to its board of directors, effective immediately. Jim is an advocate for innovation and digital transforma

August 7, 2023 8-K

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): August 7, 2023 Lumen Technologies

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): August 7, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

August 4, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) Lumen Technologies, Inc.

August 4, 2023 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 2023

S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 2023 Registration No.

August 1, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 LUMEN TE

August 1, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports second quarter 2023 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports second quarter 2023 results Second Quarter 2023 Highlights •Increased Business Grow product revenue of $1.

August 1, 2023 8-K

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): August 1, 2023 Lumen Technologies

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): August 1, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

June 12, 2023 CORRESP

Lumen Technologies, Inc. 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71203

Lumen Technologies, Inc. 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71203 June 12, 2023 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Lumen Technologies, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 Filed February 23, 2023 Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2023 Filed May 2, 2023 Form 8-K Furn

June 5, 2023 EX-99.1

Repositioning Lumen for Stabilization and Growth JUNE 5, 2023

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Repositioning Lumen for Stabilization and Growth JUNE 5, 2023 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions are forward-looking state

June 5, 2023 8-K

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): June 5, 2023 Lumen Technologies,

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): June 5, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

June 5, 2023 EX-99.3

Lumen unleashes ultra-fast Quantum Fiber internet Market expansions connect hundreds of thousands of residents and small businesses

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 Lumen unleashes ultra-fast Quantum Fiber internet Market expansions connect hundreds of thousands of residents and small businesses DENVER, June 5, 2023 – Super-fast internet service is now available to thousands more families and businesses as Quantum Fiber, a Lumen Technologies brand (NYSE: LUMN), unleashes gig and multi-gig speed internet in 18 cities. Boise, Idaho | Cape C

June 5, 2023 EX-99.2

Lumen Technologies highlights strategy to reposition for growth at Investor Day 2023

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies highlights strategy to reposition for growth at Investor Day 2023 DENVER, June 5, 2023 – Today, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is providing an update on its strategy to reposition Lumen for growth at its 2023 Investor Day, by outlining both near-term and long-term financial targets. Lumen’s leadership team is discussing three core elements to i

June 5, 2023 EX-99.4

Lumen Collaborates with Microsoft to bring savings, simplicity to customers Operator Connect a lead indicator of benefits to keep coming from two powerhouses

EX-99.4 Exhibit 99.4 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Collaborates with Microsoft to bring savings, simplicity to customers Operator Connect a lead indicator of benefits to keep coming from two powerhouses DENVER, June 5, 2023 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has announced the upcoming launch of their Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams Phone offering, part of Lumen and Microsoft’s growing collaboration. Lume

May 19, 2023 EX-3.1

Bylaws of Lumen Technologies, Inc., as amended and restated through May 17, 2023.

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (as amended and restated through May 17, 2023) Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I. OFFICERS 1 Section 1. Required and Permitted Positions and Offices 1 Section 2. Election and Removal of Officers 4 ARTICLE II. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5 Section 1. Powers 5 Section 2. Organizational and Regular Meetings 5 Section 3. Special Meetings

May 19, 2023 EX-10.1

Second Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated through May 17, 2023.

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. as amended and restated through May 17, 2023 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Second Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”) is to increase shareholder value and to advance the interests of Lumen and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Co

May 19, 2023 8-K

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): May 17, 2023 Lumen Technologies,

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): May 17, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 2, 2023 EX-10.3

LIBOR Transition Amendment, dated as of March 17, 2023, by and among Level 3 Parent, LLC, Level 3 Financing, Inc., the Subsidiary Loan Parties party thereto, and Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation, as administrative agent, amending the parties’ Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 29, 2019

Exhibit 10.3 LIBOR TRANSITION AMENDMENT THIS LIBOR TRANSITION AMENDMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of March 17, 2023, is entered into among LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC (formerly known as WWG Merger Sub LLC, the surviving company of its merger with Level 3 Communications, Inc.) (“Level 3”), LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC. (the “Borrower”), the Subsidiary Loan Parties party hereto and MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL CORPOR

May 2, 2023 8-K

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): May 2, 2023 Lumen Technologies, I

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): May 2, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

May 2, 2023 EX-10.1

, amending the parties’ Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to

Exhibit 10.1 LIBOR TRANSITION AMENDMENT THIS LIBOR TRANSITION AMENDMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of March 17, 2023, is entered into among LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Louisiana corporation (the “Borrower”), the Guarantors party hereto and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the Borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto (the

May 2, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports first quarter 2023 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports first quarter 2023 results First Quarter 2023 Highlights •Drove Business product Grow revenue of $1.

May 2, 2023 EX-10.2

First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2023, by and between Qwest Corporation and CoBank, ACB, as administrative agent, amending the parties’ Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 23, 2020

Exhibit 10.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of March 27, 2023, by and between QWEST CORPORATION, a Colorado corporation, as Borrower (the “Borrower”) and COBANK, ACB, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherw

May 2, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 LUMEN T

April 28, 2023 8-K

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 24, 2023 Lumen Technologies

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 24, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 25, 2023 CORRESP

Lumen Technologies, Inc. 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71203

Lumen Technologies, Inc. 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71203 April 25, 2023 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Lumen Technologies, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 Filed February 23, 2023 Form 8-K Furnished February 7, 2023 Form 8-K Furnished January 27, 2023 File No. 001-0

April 17, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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 17, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 5, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Defin

March 31, 2023 EX-4.1

Indenture, dated March 31, 2023, among Level 3 Financing, as Issuer, Level 3 Parent, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party thereto, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, as Trustee and Note Collateral Agent, relating to the New Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Lumen Technologies, Inc. (File No. 001-07784) and Level 3 Parent, LLC (File No. 001-35134) with the SEC on March 31, 2023).

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION VERSION LEVEL 3 FINANCING, INC., as Issuer, LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC, as a Guarantor, the other Guarantors party hereto and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee and as Note Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of March 31, 2023 10.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE ONE DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATI

March 31, 2023 8-K

Current Report on Form 8-K

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): March 31, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 31, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces Early Tender Results and Modification of Exchange Offers for Lumen Senior Notes

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces Early Tender Results and Modification of Exchange Offers for Lumen Senior Notes DENVER, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen”) announced the early results of the previously announced offers by its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (the “Issuer”), to issue senior secured notes in exchan

March 27, 2023 8-K

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): March 27, 2023 Lumen Technologies

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): March 27, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 17, 2023 8-K

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): March 16, 2023 Lumen Technologies

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): March 16, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 17, 2023 EX-99.1

Exchange Offers for Lumen Senior Notes

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Exchange Offers for Lumen Senior Notes DENVER, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (“Lumen”) announced that its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (the “Issuer”), has commenced offers to issue senior secured notes in exchange for senior unsecured notes of Lumen. Specifically, the Issuer has commenced offers t

February 23, 2023 EX-10.2(VI)

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for annual time-based equity grants to Kate Johnson

Exhibit 10.2(vi) RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT UNDER THE LUMEN 2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (Time-Based RSA Grant to CEO) This RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of , 20 by and between Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”) and Kate Johnson (“Award Recipient”). WHEREAS, Lumen maintains the Lumen 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), under which the Human Resources and Compe

February 23, 2023 EX-10.8

Change of Control Agreement, by and between

Exhibit 10.8 CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), effective as of November 7, 2022 (the “Agreement Date”), between Lumen Technologies, Inc., a Louisiana corporation (the “Company”), and Kate Johnson (the “Employee”). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, pursuant to an offer letter entered into between the Company and the Employee on the Agreement Date (the “Offer Le

February 23, 2023 EX-10.5

10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (File No.

Lumen Short-Term Incentive Plan - Annual Table of Contents I. Introduction 3 II. Plan Objective 3 III. Plan Year 3 IV. Eligibility 3 a. Plan Participation 3 b. Country-Specific Addendum 4 V. STI Award Calculation 4 a. STI Target Opportunity 4 i. STI Eligible Earnings 5 ii. STI Target Percent 5 iii. Calculating STI Target Opportunity 5 b. The Corporate Performance Factor 5 c. The Individual Perform

February 23, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exac

February 23, 2023 EX-4.1

Description of Lumen Technologies, Inc.'s securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 31, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, the “Company”, “we” or “us”) has two classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”): (i) Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share (“Common Stock”

February 23, 2023 EX-10.2(VII)

Restricted Stock Agreement for sign-on time-based award to Kate Johnson on November 7, 2022.

Exhibit 10.2(vii) Execution Version RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT UNDER THE LUMEN 2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (Sign-On Time-Based RSA Grant to CEO) This RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of November 7, 2022 by and between Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”) and Kate Johnson (“Award Recipient”). WHEREAS, Lumen maintains the Lumen 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), un

February 23, 2023 EX-10.20

Retention Letter between Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Stacey Goff, dated December 9, 2022

Exhibit 10.20 December 9, 2022 Stacey Goff (5284) EVP General Counsel & Chief Admin Officer Dear Stacey, I am pleased to inform you that the Human Resources and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) has approved the following performance-based cash award, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this letter agreement,

February 23, 2023 EX-10.19

Retention Letter between Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Shaun Andrews, dated December 9, 2022

Exhibit 10.19 December 9, 2022 Shaun Andrews (301028) EVP Chief Marketing Officer Dear Shaun, I am pleased to inform you that the Human Resources and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) has approved the following performance-based cash award, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this letter agreement, in recogni

February 23, 2023 EX-2.2

Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2023, by and among certain affiliates of Lumen Technologies, Inc., and Colt Technology Services Group Limited.

Exhibit 2.2 DATED 8 February 2023 GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. LEVEL 3 INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC. LEVEL 3 INTERNATIONAL, INC. and CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC as Sellers LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC as Sellers’ Guarantor COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP LIMITED as Buyer AGREEMENT for the sale and purchase of the share capital of the companies listed in Schedule 1 Contents Clause Name Page 1

February 23, 2023 EX-21

Subsidiaries of Lumen Technologies, Inc.

Exhibit 21 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT AS OF December 31, 2022 Subsidiary State of incorporation or formation Actel, LLC Delaware Century Cellunet International, Inc. Louisiana Cellunet of India Limited Mauritius Century Telephone of West Virginia, Inc. West Virginia Lumen Clarke M. Williams Foundation Colorado CenturyLink Communications, LLC Delaware Boxgate Holdings,

February 9, 2023 SC 13G/A

LUMN / Lumen Technologies Inc / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 10)* Name of issuer: Lumen Technologies Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 550241103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is fil

February 7, 2023 8-K

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): February 7, 2023 Lumen Technologi

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): February 7, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

February 7, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports fourth quarter 2022 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports fourth quarter 2022 results Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights •Appointed Kate Johnson as president, chief executive officer, and a member of the company's Board of Directors •Completed the $7.

February 2, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Reshaping Executive Leadership Team to Drive Simplification, Customer Obsession Changes position the company for growth and success

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Reshaping Executive Leadership Team to Drive Simplification, Customer Obsession Changes position the company for growth and success DENVER, February 2, 2023 — To serve customers better and best position the company for growth, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is making changes to its executive leadership team over the coming weeks. Sham Chotai has been named

February 2, 2023 8-K

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): February 1, 2023 Lumen Technologi

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): February 1, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

January 27, 2023 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies, Inc. Modified Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Capital Expenditures (UNAUDITED) ($ in millions) 3Q22 2Q22 1Q22 4Q21 3Q21 2Q21 1Q21 Lumen Consolidated, as reported Adjustments(1) Lumen Consolidated, as modified Lumen Co

Lumen Technologies, Inc. Modified Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Capital Expenditures (UNAUDITED) ($ in millions) 3Q22 2Q22 1Q22 4Q21 3Q21 2Q21 1Q21 Lumen Consolidated, as reported Adjustments(1) Lumen Consolidated, as modified Lumen Consolidated, as reported Adjustments(1) Lumen Consolidated, as modified Lumen Consolidated, as reported Adjustments(1) Lumen Consolidated, as modified

January 27, 2023 8-K

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): January 27, 2023 Lumen Technologi

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): January 27, 2023 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

December 14, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): December 9, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 21, 2022 SC 13D/A

LUMN / Lumen Technologies Inc / Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO §240.

November 15, 2022 8-K

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): November 15, 2022 Lumen Technolog

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): November 15, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 14, 2022 SC 13D/A

LUMN / CenturyLink, Inc. / Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO ?240.

November 3, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 LUM

November 2, 2022 EX-99.1

Lumen Technologies reports third quarter 2022 results

NEWS RELEASE Lumen Technologies reports third quarter 2022 results Third Quarter 2022 Highlights •Completed the $2.

November 2, 2022 8-K

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): November 2, 2022 Lumen Technologi

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): November 2, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 2, 2022 EX-2.1

of Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Colt Technology Services Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 2, 2022).

Exhibit 2.1 DATED 2 November 2022 GLOBAL CROSSING TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. LEVEL 3 INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, INC. LEVEL 3 INTERNATIONAL, INC. CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC as Sellers LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC as Sellers? Guarantor COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP LIMITED as Buyer PUT OPTION AGREEMENT for the sale and purchase of the share capital of the companies listed in schedule 1 to the SPA Contents C

November 2, 2022 8-K

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): November 2, 2022 Lumen Technologi

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): November 2, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 2, 2022 EX-99.1

Lumen Enters into Agreement Regarding Divestiture of EMEA Business to Colt Technology Services for $1.8B Transaction will strengthen Lumen’s financial position and sharpen strategic focus

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Enters into Agreement Regarding Divestiture of EMEA Business to Colt Technology Services for $1.8B Transaction will strengthen Lumen?s financial position and sharpen strategic focus DENVER and LONDON, Nov. 2, 2022 ? Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Colt Technology Services (Colt), a digital infrastructure company, announce today they have entered into an exclusiv

October 4, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): October 3, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

October 4, 2022 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces Acceptance and Initial Settlement of Tender Offers

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces Acceptance and Initial Settlement of Tender Offers DENVER, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ? Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the ?Company? or ?Lumen?) announced today the acceptance and initial settlement of its and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries? previously-announced cash tender offers (the ?Tender Offers?), relating to any and all of (i) Lumen?

October 3, 2022 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces Results of Any and All Cash Tender Offers

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces Results of Any and All Cash Tender Offers DENVER, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ? Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the ?Company? or ?Lumen?) announced today the results of its and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries? previously-announced cash tender offers (the ?Offers?) to purchase any and all of the outstanding notes identified in the table below (

October 3, 2022 EX-99.2

LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Exhibit 99.2 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Introduction On October 3, 2022, Lumen Technologies, Inc. and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (?Lumen? or ?the Company?) sold its incumbent local exchange business (the ?ILEC Business?) conducted within 20 Midwestern and Southeastern states (the ?Divestiture?) to an affiliate of funds ad

October 3, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events

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): October 3, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

October 3, 2022 EX-99.1

Lumen Closes Sale of Local Incumbent Carrier Operations in 20 States to Brightspeed

Exhibit 99.1 Lumen Closes Sale of Local Incumbent Carrier Operations in 20 States to Brightspeed DENVER, Oct. 3, 2022 ? Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has closed the sale of its ILEC (incumbent local exchange carrier) business in 20 states to Brightspeed. Lumen believes the transaction is a key step in its strategic plans to focus investments on driving profitable growth and pl

October 3, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): October 3, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

September 26, 2022 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces Any and All Cash Tender Offers

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces Any and All Cash Tender Offers DENVER, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ? Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the ?Company? or ?Lumen?) and its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries Embarq Florida, Inc. (?Embarq Florida?) and Qwest Capital Funding, Inc. (?QCF?) have commenced cash tender offers (the ?Offers?) to purchase any and all of the outstanding notes id

September 26, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): September 26, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 19, 2022 EX-99.1

Brightspeed Announces Launch of Debt Financing

Exhibit 99.1 Brightspeed Announces Launch of Debt Financing CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ? Connect Holding II LLC d/b/a Brightspeed (?Brightspeed?) today commenced marketing to potential lenders and investors the debt financing for its previously announced acquisition (the ?Acquisition?) of the incumbent local exchange carrier business of Lumen Technologies, Inc. located in 20 stat

September 19, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): September 16, 2022 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

September 13, 2022 EX-99.1

Lumen Announces CEO Transition Kate Johnson Appointed President and CEO, Joins Board of Directors; Jeff Storey to Retire

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Lumen Announces CEO Transition Kate Johnson Appointed President and CEO, Joins Board of Directors; Jeff Storey to Retire DENVER, Sept. 13, 2022 ? Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced Kate Johnson has been appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company?s Board of Directors with the transition date expected to be November 7, 2022. Johnso

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