[8-K] Lumen Technologies, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MicroStrategy Incorporated filed a Form 8-K on 31 Jul 2025 to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing its financial results for the quarter ended 30 Jun 2025. The actual revenue, earnings and margin figures are not included in the filing and are therefore not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act.

Separately, under Item 8.01, the board declared a $0.80 monthly cash dividend on the Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (ticker STRC). The dividend covers the accrual period beginning 29 Jul 2025—STRC’s issuance date—and will be paid on 31 Aug 2025 to shareholders of record as of 15 Aug 2025.

Positive

• $0.80 monthly dividend declared on STRC preferred, confirming cash-flow support for those securities.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Preferred Equity Analyst

TL;DR: Dividend declared, but no hard Q2 numbers; minimal impact on common shareholders.

The 8-K is largely procedural. Furnishing—not filing—the Q2 press release shields the company from Section 18 liability, suggesting management wants flexibility before the 10-Q. The $0.80 monthly dividend on STRC implies an annualized rate near 9.6%, consistent with prior guidance and supportive for preferred holders’ yield expectations. Because no financial metrics were disclosed in-line, the filing offers little new information about operating performance, leaving equity valuation unchanged. Impact: neutral for common equity, modestly positive for STRC holders.

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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 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)

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:

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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, no par value 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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 31, 2025, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “us”) issued a press release announcing operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the Earnings Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K by reference. More complete information about our operating results will be included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, which we expect to file in the near term with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing, and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the slide presentation that the Company will present regarding its operating results during the teleconference beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on July 31, 2025 is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2. The investor presentation material is also available on the “Investors” page of the Company’s website (http://www.lumen.com).

The information contained in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing, and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 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. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements are described in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2. 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)The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.						Description
Exhibit 99.1						Press release dated July 31, 2025, reporting second quarter of 2025 operating results.
Exhibit 99.2						Earnings Presentation dated July 31, 2025, reporting second quarter of 2025 operating results.
Exhibit 104						Cover page formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.

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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.
Date: July 31, 2025			By:			/s/ Andrea Genschaw
						Andrea Genschaw
						Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

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FAQ

What did MicroStrategy (MSTR) announce in its 31 Jul 2025 Form 8-K?

The company furnished its Q2-25 earnings press release and declared a $0.80 monthly dividend on STRC preferred shares.

When is the STRC preferred dividend payable and what is the record date?

Payment is scheduled for 31 Aug 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 15 Aug 2025.

What is the annualized yield of the $0.80 monthly STRC dividend?

The $0.80 monthly payout equates to approximately $9.60 per share annually, or about 9.6% on a $100 par value.

Did the 8-K include detailed Q2-25 financial results for MicroStrategy?

No. The filing references the results in Exhibit 99.1 but does not provide specific revenue or earnings figures.

Are the furnished Q2 results considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. Under Item 2.02, the information is furnished, not filed, and is therefore not subject to Section 18 liabilities.