Lumen Technologies Enters Material Definitive Agreement
Ticker: LUMN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 23, 2025 · CIK: 18926
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: material-agreement, financial-obligation, debt
TL;DR
Lumen Technologies just signed a big deal, expect financial moves.
AI Summary
Lumen Technologies, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement on December 23, 2025, related to a direct financial obligation. The filing also notes other events and financial statements. Lumen Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as CenturyLink, Inc.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates a significant financial commitment or obligation for Lumen Technologies, Inc., which could impact its financial standing and future operations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Entering into material definitive agreements and direct financial obligations can introduce financial risks and obligations that require careful management.
Key Players & Entities
- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (company) — Filer
- CenturyLink, Inc. (company) — Former company name for Lumen Technologies, Inc.
- Level 3 Parent, LLC (company) — Related entity
- December 23, 2025 (date) — Date of report and agreement
FAQ
What is the nature of the material definitive agreement entered into by Lumen Technologies, Inc.?
The filing indicates the entry into a material definitive agreement on December 23, 2025, which constitutes a direct financial obligation or an obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement.
What was Lumen Technologies, Inc. previously known as?
Lumen Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as CenturyLink, Inc., with a name change date of November 8, 2010.
What is the SIC code for Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Level 3 Parent, LLC?
Both Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Level 3 Parent, LLC share the Standard Industrial Classification code 4813 for TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE).
What is the business address for Lumen Technologies, Inc.?
The business address for Lumen Technologies, Inc. is P O BOX 4065, 100 CENTURYLINK DR, MONROE, LA 71203.
What is the filing date for this 8-K report?
This 8-K report was filed as of December 23, 2025.
Filing Stats: 2,373 words · 9 min read · ~8 pages · Grade level 13.7 · Accepted 2025-12-23 16:05:44
Key Financial Figures
- $1.25 billion — reviously-announced upsized offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of its 8.500
Filing Documents
- d48177d8k.htm (8-K) — 55KB
- d48177dex41.htm (EX-4.1) — 732KB
- d48177dex43.htm (EX-4.3) — 35KB
- d48177dex44.htm (EX-4.4) — 35KB
- d48177dex45.htm (EX-4.5) — 36KB
- g48177g1223214525521.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
- 0001193125-25-330850.txt ( ) — 1255KB
- lumn-20251223.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 58KB
- d48177d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 7KB
Forward Looking Statements
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. Item9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit No. Description 4.1 Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2025, among Level 3 Parent, LLC and the other guarantors party thereto, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as Issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, relating to the Notes of Level 3 Financing, Inc. 4.2 Form of Notes (included in Exhibit 4.1). 4.3 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2025, among Level 3 Parent, LLC and the other guarantors party thereto, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as Issuer, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 3.875 % Second Lien Notes due 2030 of Level 3 Financing, Inc. 4.4 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2025, among Level 3 Parent, LLC and the other guarantors party thereto, Level 3 Financing, Inc., as Issuer, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent, relating to the 4.500% Second Lien Notes due 2030 of Level 3 Financing, Inc. 4.5 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 23, 2025, among Level 3 Parent, LLC and the ot
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Level 3 Parent, LLC have duly caused this Current Report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned officer hereunto duly authorized. LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. By: /s/ Chris Stansbury Chris Stansbury Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer LEVEL 3 PARENT, LLC By: /s/ Chris Stansbury Chris Stansbury Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: December 23, 2025