Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference March 5, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Satish Lakshmanan - EVP and Chief Product and Strategy Officer Chris Stansbury - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Simon Flannery Great. All right. Good morning, everybody. Thanks for joining us again today. It's my great pleasure to welcome Lumen. We've got Chris, the CFO, many of you know, and we're delighted that Satish joined us, ...

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference March 4, 2024 2:15 PM ET Company Participants Chris Stansbury - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Frank Louthan - Raymond James Frank Louthan All right. Great. Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for being here. My name is Frank Louthan. I'm the senior wireline analyst here at Raymond James. We're very pleased to have Lumen back with us. Chris Stansbury, the CFO, here to present today. Chris, why do ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (318) 388-9000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area cod ...

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Mike McCormack - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Kate Johnson - President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Stansbury - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Batya Levi - UBS David Barden - Bank of America Michael Rollins - Citi Eric Luebchow - Wells Fargo Nick Del Deo - MoffettNathanson Gregory Williams - ...

Summary of Lumen Technologies, Inc. Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) - **Date**: December 5, 2023 - **Participants**: Chris Stansbury (EVP and CFO), Batya Levi (UBS) Key Points Company Transformation and Focus for 2024 - Lumen is in the midst of a transformation, likened to renovating a house, focusing on internal improvements such as customer retention and innovation [2][18] - The company aims to show results from its transformation efforts in 2024, aligning organizational objectives to support this [2] TSA Update - Lumen is working on a Transaction Support Agreement (TSA) to address its capital structure and refinance debt, particularly due in 2027 [5][6] - The TSA is expected to close by December 31, 2023, and is crucial for stabilizing customer confidence [10][12] Financial Strategy and Debt Management - The company anticipates a higher interest expense due to the refinancing, estimating a $200 million to $300 million gap to be addressed without expanding consumer builds [7][8] - Lumen is focused on maintaining a healthy capital structure while investing in its turnaround [5][6] Innovation and Market Position - Lumen is introducing proprietary technologies such as NaaS (Network as a Service), ExaSwitch, and edge fabric to enhance its service offerings beyond traditional fiber connectivity [12][28] - The company aims to shift the narrative from being seen as a "dumb pipe" provider to a technology-focused service provider [13][14] Enterprise Segment Insights - The enterprise segment is crucial for Lumen, with a focus on migrating customers from legacy products to innovative solutions [15][16] - The company plans to provide better metrics around its enterprise performance and customer migration strategies in the future [16] Market Trends and Competition - The macro environment is showing signs of improvement, with expectations for better investment in the coming year as inflation moderates [22][23] - Lumen is observing an explosion in data demand driven by GenAI and hybrid cloud environments, positioning itself to meet these needs [24][25] Cost Management and Efficiency - Lumen has identified a $300 million cost-cutting opportunity, which will impact the financials in 2024 [58][60] - The company is focused on improving operational efficiency and customer experience through internal investments and technology upgrades [21][66] Future Outlook - Lumen expects to see a reduction in the rate of revenue decline and aims for a point of inflection towards growth in 2025 [40][66] - The company is cautious about external funding opportunities and is prioritizing internal returns on investment [57][61] Fiber-to-the-Home Strategy - Lumen views its fiber-to-the-home business as important but distinct from its enterprise operations, indicating a preference for enterprise investments over consumer fiber builds [45][46] - The company is exploring strategic options for its fiber segment, including potential partnerships or market sales [54][55] Conclusion - Lumen Technologies is navigating a complex transformation while addressing debt concerns and focusing on innovation in its service offerings. The company is optimistic about future growth driven by improved operational efficiency and a shift in market dynamics.

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) Raymond James TMT and Consumer Conference Call December 4, 2023 2:15 PM ET Company Participants Chris Stansbury - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Frank Louthan - Raymond James Frank Louthan My name is Frank Louthan. I'm the senior wireline analyst here at Raymond James. We're very pleased to have Lumen back here with us at the conference. We've got Chris Stansbury, Chief Financial Officer. Question-and-Answer Session Frank Louthan And so, Chris, why ...

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) Bank of America 2023 Leverage Finance Conference November 28, 2023 2:10 PM ET Company Participants Chris Stansbury - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ana Goshko - Managing Director, Bank of America Ana Goshko This is the Bank of America 2023 Leverage Finance Conference, and I'm Ana Goschko. I cover Telecom and Technology Credit, and we're thrilled to have Lumen Technologies with us. And we have Chris Stansbury, Executive V ...

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Mike McCormack - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Kate Johnson - President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Stansbury - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Nick Del Deo - MoffettNathanson Michael Rollins - Citi Batya Levi - UBS David Barden - Bank of America Greg Williams - TD Cowen Frank Louthan - Raymo ...

Third Quarter 2023 Results OCTOBER 31, 2023 Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this presentation and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "intends," "will," 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 ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-7784 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 100 CenturyLink Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (Addr ...