Lumen Technologies
Monroe, Louisiana, United States · Hardware, Information Technology, Other
Lumen connects the world. We are dedicated to furthering human progress through technology by connecting people, data, and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Everything we do at Lumen takes advantage of our network strength. From metro connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud, security, and managed service capabilities, we meet our customers' needs today and as t
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Monroe, Louisiana, United States
- Employees
- 24,000
- Industries
- Hardware, Information Technology, Other
- Status
- Public (LUMN)
- Website
- www.lumen.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Lumen Technologies
- : SEC 8-K (7.01): Lumen Technologies, Inc. has filed a Form 8-K under Item 7.01 to disclose the company’s earnings presentation related to its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The earnings presentation will be delivered during a teleconference scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, reflecting the latest quarterly performance. The press release and earnings presentation are attached to the filing as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and will also be available on the company's website. This information is significant as it allows investors to gain insights into the company’s financial health and future outlook based on the most recent quarter's results.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On October 22, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. amended the Lumen Executive Severance Plan, removing its CEO, Kate Johnson, and other named executive officers as participants, and renamed it to the 'Lumen Severance Plan.' With the consent of the Participating Officers, individual change of control agreements were terminated, and new participation agreements were established under the New Executive Severance Plan. This plan maintains similar severance benefits as the prior plan, providing cash severance, annual bonuses, COBRA subsidies, and outplacement assistance for Participating Officers depending on termination circumstances, without materially altering existing benefits.
- : Eminence Grey Partners with Lumen Technologies to Enhance Secure AI Infrastructure.
- : Lumen Technologies Appoints Kim Keever as Chief Security Officer
- : SEC 8-K (7.01): On September 25, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. announced its intention to voluntarily de-list its common stock from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) due to a strategic decision by its board of directors. This delisting reflects a major change in the company's status, which may impact its visibility and trading liquidity in the market. The company also indicated that it remains committed to exploring alternative strategies for its capital structure and shareholder value. The decision is part of a broader effort to shift its operational focus and streamline its business operations.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On August 4, 2026, the board of directors of the Company appointed John Hinshaw to fill a vacancy on the Board. This appointment is effective immediately and he will serve until the Company's 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Hinshaw will also serve on the nominating and corporate governance committee and the risk and security committee, qualifying as an independent director under NYSE standards. He will receive compensation similar to other non-employee directors, including a prorated grant of restricted stock units valued at $176,250, vesting on the first anniversary. The decision reflects the Company's commitment to maintaining strong governance and board independence.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On June 11, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary, Qwest Corporation, settled Exchange Offers that included the issuance of new notes valued at approximately $1.4 billion. This included $1,002,320,075 in 6.500% Notes due in 2051 and $381,528,000 in 6.750% Notes due in 2052, all fully guaranteed by Lumen. The exchange and consent solicitations were part of the restructuring of the Old Qwest Notes, with interest payments beginning on September 1, 2026, for the 2051 notes and September 15, 2026, for the 2052 notes. The settlement of these offers provides Qwest with new financing which may improve its liquidity and financial flexibility going forward.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On June 10, 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc., along with its subsidiary Qwest Corporation, announced the expiration and final results of their previously announced Exchange Offers to exchange outstanding notes. The Exchange Offers, related to Qwest’s 6.5% Notes due 2056 and 6.75% Notes due 2057, were set to expire at 5:00 PM ET on June 9, 2026. In return, Qwest will issue New 6.500% Notes due 2051 and New 6.750% Notes due 2052, both guaranteed by Lumen. The filing highlights the conditions of the Exchange Offers and the importance of the consent solicitations to amend the governing indentures, implying significant financial restructuring for the companies involved.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02):
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On May 21, 2026, Level 3 Financing, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Level 3 Parent, LLC and an indirect subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, Inc., completed a $1.00 billion offering of 7.500% Senior Notes due 2037. In conjunction with this offering, they entered into an indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as trustee, establishing the terms for the Notes. A portion of the net proceeds from the offering will be used to fund the purchase of certain unsecured notes and to cover related expenses. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with existing and future obligations that are not subordinated, while being effectively subordinated to future secured debts. Interest on the Notes will accrue from May 21, 2026, and be payable semiannually starting February 15, 2027.
Lumen Technologies funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Seed | $450K |
| Dec 2022 | Funding Round | $62.0M |
Leadership
- Tim, Sr. Director of Cloud Engineering / Integrations
- Kate Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
- Kim Keever, Chief Security Officer
- Jim Fowler, Chief Technology and Product Officer
- Sean Alexander, Senior Vice President
- Nicholas Tommarello, Promoter
- Ryan Asdourian, Chief Marketing Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Lumen Technologies files 6 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Lumen Technologies in the news
- Silent Train: uncovering Volt Typhoon's operational framework for zero-day exploitation and strategic access - Lumen Technologies (Oct 28, 2026)
- Canto incognito: tracking the PoeLLM malware - Lumen Technologies (Oct 07, 2026)
- FrostArmada: All thriller, no (malware) filer - Lumen Technologies (Apr 07, 2026)
- Showboat Malware: Emerging Threats Targeting Telecom Providers - Lumen Technologies (May 21, 2026)
- Lumen Completes Alkira Acquisition, Accelerating Its Unified Digital Platform for AI-Era Networking - Lumen - Investor Relations (Jul 07, 2026)
- Lumen to Acquire Alkira, Establishing the Control Plane for Cloud Connectivity - Lumen - Investor Relations (May 05, 2026)
- Lumen Unveils 2026 Defender Threatscape Report: Upstream Network Visibility is the New Front Line of Cyber Defense - Lumen - Investor Relations (Apr 07, 2026)
- Lumen Completes Sale of Consumer Fiber-to-the-Home Business to AT&T - Lumen - Investor Relations (Feb 02, 2026)
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About Lumen Technologies: questions and answers
What does Lumen Technologies do?
Lumen connects the world. We are dedicated to furthering human progress through technology by connecting people, data, and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Everything we do at Lumen takes advantage of our network strength. From metro connectivity to long-haul data transport to our edge cloud, security, and managed service capabilities, we meet our customers' needs today and as t
Where is Lumen Technologies headquartered?
Lumen Technologies is headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, United States.
How many employees does Lumen Technologies have?
Lumen Technologies has about 24,000 employees.
Has Lumen Technologies raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 2 funding events for Lumen Technologies. The most recent, Seed of $450K, was in Jan 2023.
Who leads Lumen Technologies?
Kate Johnson is a Chief Executive Officer at Lumen Technologies.
What is the latest news on Lumen Technologies?
On Nov 04, 2026, SEC 8-K (7.01): Lumen Technologies, Inc. has filed a Form 8-K under Item 7.01 to disclose the company’s earnings presentation related to its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The earnings presentation will be delivered during a teleconference scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.
Is Lumen Technologies a public company?
Yes. Lumen Technologies is publicly traded under the ticker LUMN.
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