8-K
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
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 19, 2022
Lumen Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Louisiana | 001-7784 | 72-0651161 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> <br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br> <br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 100 CenturyLink Drive | ||
| --- | --- | |
| Monroe, Louisiana | 71203 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(318) 388-9000
(Telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of any registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share | LUMN | New York Stock Exchange |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | N/A | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Matters
On April 20, 2022, Lumen Technologies, Inc., engaged Alliance Advisors, LLC to provide pre and post record date planning services and to solicit proxies in connection with Lumen’s annual shareholders meeting scheduled for May 18, 2022 at a cost we anticipate will not exceed $17,500. These solicitations may be made personally or by mail, telephone, messenger, email, or other electronic transmission. Lumen will pay persons holding shares of common stock in their names or in the names of nominees, but not owning such shares beneficially, such as brokerages, banks and other fiduciaries, for the expense of forwarding solicitation materials to their principals. Lumen will pay all proxy solicitation costs.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Lumen Technologies, Inc., has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned officer hereunto duly authorized.
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dated: April 22, 2022 | By: | /s/ Stacey W. Goff |
| Stacey W. Goff | ||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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