SEC Filing Summary: CenturyTel, Inc. (Form 8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by CenturyTel, Inc. on November 14, 2008. The report details a corporate governance action involving the amendment of the company's Articles of Incorporation. Note: While the request metadata references "Lumen Technologies, Inc.", the filing text explicitly identifies the registrant as CenturyTel, Inc., a predecessor entity.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is strictly administrative and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
On November 14, 2008, CenturyTel, Inc. filed Articles of Amendment with the Secretary of State of Louisiana. The amendment eliminates references to and provisions regarding:
- Series H Preferred Stock (no shares outstanding).
- Series BB Preferred Stock (no shares ever issued).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of unusual items. The document is limited to the procedural update of the corporate charter.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the current corporate name and status of CenturyTel, Inc. relative to Lumen Technologies, Inc.
- Verify that Series H and Series BB Preferred Stock are fully retired or never issued.
- Review the attached Exhibit 3.1 for the full text of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.