CTL 8-K November 8, 2018
Section 1: 8-K (8-K)
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):
November 8, 2018
CenturyLink, 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)
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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).
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Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On November 8, 2018, CenturyLink, Inc. ("CenturyLink" or "we" or "us" or "our") issued a press release announcing operating results for the third quarter of 2018. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. More complete information about our operating results will be included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018, which we expect to file shortly with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in Exhibit 99.1 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. 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 exhibit is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K: |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
Exhibit 99.1 | ||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CenturyLink, Inc., has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned officer hereunto duly authorized.
CenturyLink, Inc. | ||
Dated: November 8, 2018 | By: | /s/ Eric J. Mortensen |
Eric J. Mortensen | ||
Senior Vice President and Controller | ||
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