QWEST CORP

0000018926 0000068622 false true 0000018926 2026-05-05 2026-05-05 0000018926 lumn:QwestCorporationMember 2026-05-05 2026-05-05 0000018926 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2026-05-05 2026-05-05 0000018926 us-gaap:PreferredStockMember 2026-05-05 2026-05-05 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 5, 2026 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 001-7784 72-0651161 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe , Louisiana 71203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) ( 318 ) 388-9000 (Telephone number, including area code) Qwest Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 001-03040 84-0273800 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 931 14 th Street , Denver , Colorado 80202 (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 the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☒ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Registrant Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Lumen Technologies, Inc. Common Stock, no-par value per share LUMN New York Stock Exchange Lumen Technologies, Inc. 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended tr ansiti on period for complying with any new or revised accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 8.01 Other Events. On May 5, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”) issued a press release announcing that it, together with Qwest Corporation (“Qwest”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has extended the early participation date and withdrawal deadline of its previously announced offers to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) the 6.5% Notes due 2056 (CUSIP Number 74913G 881) (the “2056 Notes”) and 6.75% Notes due 2057 (CUSIP Number 74913G 873) (the “2057 Notes” and, together with the 2056 Notes, the “Old Qwest Notes”) issued by Qwest for 6.500% Notes due 2056 (the “New 2056 Notes”) and 6.750% Notes due 2057 (the “New 2057 Notes” and, together with the New 2056 Notes, the “New Qwest Notes”) to be issued by Qwest, respectively, and to be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by Lumen, in each case upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in a Registration Statement on Form S-4, including a prospectus and co nsent solicitation statement forming a part thereof (the “Prospectus”). In connection with the Exchange Offers, Qwest and Lumen are also soliciting consents from holders of each series of the Old Qwest Notes to certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the Old Qwest Notes (the “Consent Solicitations”). The early participation date, and the withdrawal deadline for the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations has each been extended from 5:00 p.m., ET, on May 8, 2026 to 5:00 p.m., ET, on May 15, 2026 (such date and time, as each may be further extended or earlier terminated by Lumen or Qwest, the “Early Participation Date” and the “Withdrawal Deadline,” respectively). Each of the Exchange Offers will expire immediately following 5:00 p.m., ET, on May 26, 2026, as it may be extended as described in the Prospectus (the “Expiration Date”). Holders of the Old Qwest Notes are urged to carefully read the Prospectus before making any decision with respect to the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations. Copies of the Prospectus pursuant to which the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are being made may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. or from D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information agent and exchange age nt for the Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations, at (800) 755-3105 (for information U.S. Toll-free) or (212) 257-2075 (information for banks and brokers). This Current Report on Form 8-K is not an offer to buy or sell or the s oli citation of an offer to sell with respect to any securities. The solicitation of offers to exchange the Old Qwest Notes for New Qwest Notes is only being made pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Offers. Qwest is not making an offer of New Qwest Notes in any jurisdiction where the Exchange Offers are not permitted, and this Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute an offer to participate in the Exchange Offers to any person in any jurisdiction where it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitations. The above-referenced press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K identified by words such as “will,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements as defined by the federal securities laws, and are subject to the “safe harbor” protections thereunder. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are based on current expectations only, and are subject to various uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated by us in those statements for several reasons, including those discussed in Exhibit 99.1. We may change our intentions or plans discussed in our forward-looking statements without notice at any time and for any reason. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated May 5, 2026, relating to the extension of the early participation date and withdrawal deadline of previously announced exchange offers and consent solicitations. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL in Exhibit 101). SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Qwest Corporation have duly caused this Current Report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned officer hereunto duly authorized. LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. By: /s/ Jennifer Hodges Jennifer Hodges Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer QWEST CORPORATION By: /s/ Jennifer Hodges Jennifer Hodges Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer Dated: May 5, 2026