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

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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) furnished its third‑quarter update. The company issued a press release announcing operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, furnished as Exhibit 99.1. An accompanying earnings presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

The company scheduled a teleconference at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 30, 2025. The materials under Items 2.02 and 7.01 are furnished, not filed, and are not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated. The exhibits include forward‑looking statements subject to uncertainties as described in the company’s periodic reports.

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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):

October 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 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 October 30, 2025, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “us”) issued a press release announcing operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025 (the "Earnings Release"). 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 September 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 October 30, 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 statements set forth in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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 our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the SEC. 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 October 30, 2025, reporting third quarter of 2025 operating results.
Exhibit 99.2						Earnings Presentation dated October 30, 2025, reporting third 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: October 30, 2025			By:			/s/ Donald Holt
						Donald Holt
						Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

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FAQ

What did Lumen (LUMN) announce in this 8-K?

Lumen furnished a press release and an investor presentation announcing operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Which exhibits are included in LUMN’s filing?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated October 30, 2025; Exhibit 99.2 is the earnings presentation dated October 30, 2025; Exhibit 104 is the cover page Inline XBRL.

When is Lumen’s earnings call?

The teleconference begins at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 30, 2025.

Are the Q3 materials filed or furnished for LUMN?

They are furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01, not filed, and are not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

Where can I find LUMN’s investor presentation?

The presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is available on the Investors page of the company’s website (http://www.lumen.com).

What period do the disclosed results cover for LUMN?

The third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Does the filing include forward-looking statements for LUMN?

Yes. The exhibits contain forward‑looking statements subject to uncertainties noted in Lumen’s 10‑K, 10‑Q, and other SEC filings.