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Lawrence 147 Free

02/14/13 4:15 PM

Post #29

Something bad is going on with this company. I do not own any shares but I am a customer. I can barely hear my phone some times, they changed my contract after they purchased Qwest and have limited my dial up access, and to top it all of phone boxes destroyed over a year ago were repaired by placing an orange plastic tarp over it, recently it was noticed the tarp was over a year old and a new smaller plastic tarp was taped over the old one.
Here it is I thought all that money they were saving was going to you guys.
I had Qwest for 10 plus years and never had a problem, since the buyout nothing but.
And yes before you come up with the crack about paying my bill I do generally 2 months in advance.

wer123

02/14/13 1:34 PM

Post #28

I think I just got punched in the gut.

eastunder

02/14/13 10:40 AM

Post #27

CenturyLink revises capital allocation strategy

http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/CenturyLink+revises+capital+allocation+strategy/8092467.html

MONROE, La., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced that the company's board of directors has authorized certain capital allocation initiatives that further enable its strategy of investing in key drivers to stabilize and grow operating revenues.

The CenturyLink board has authorized the repurchase of up to an aggregate $2.0 billion of the company's outstanding common stock. The company expects to execute this share repurchase program primarily in open market transactions, subject to market conditions and other factors, and expects to complete the program by its scheduled termination date of February 13, 2015. CenturyLink intends to fund the share repurchase program primarily with free cash flow generated by the business.

In connection with the new repurchase program, the board also indicated its intention to revise the company's quarterly dividend rate to $0.54 from $0.725 per share. The board expects to approve this new rate at its next regularly-scheduled meeting on February 26, 2013, with the change effective with the March 2013 quarterly dividend payment.

CenturyLink also expects to utilize a portion of its free cash flow generated in 2013 and 2014 to repay debt and maintain leverage at less than 3.0 times EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization).

"CenturyLink has made significant progress over the last several years in improving our top-line revenue trend," said Glen F. Post, III, chief executive officer and president. "We have continued to achieve strong operating revenue performance, cash flows and broadband growth, and we remain focused on enhancing long-term shareholder value.

"The share repurchase program, which will be accretive to free cash flow per share, along with our very competitive cash dividend, will enable us to significantly increase the total cash returned to our shareholders in 2013 and 2014. Additionally, we are positioning the company to maintain a dividend payout ratio of less than 60 percent of free cash flow after we have fully utilized our federal income tax net operating loss carryforwards," said Post.

"We are confident that the capital allocation initiatives we announced today will allow us to continue our investments to drive strategic revenue growth, while maintaining our focus on creating long-term shareholder value," concluded Post.

About CenturyLinkCenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms. The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers. The company also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink™ Prism™ TV and DIRECTV brands. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. For more information, visit www.centurylink.com.

eastunder

02/14/13 10:14 AM

Post #26

CenturyLink Shocks The Market With Its Dividend Cut

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1182671-centurylink-shocks-the-market-with-its-dividend-cut?source=yahoo

eastunder

02/14/13 10:12 AM

Post #25

Re: #24: @eastunder - CTL: Citigroup Cuts to Neutral from Buy; Analyst

CenturyLink's CEO Discusses Q4 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1182591-centurylink-s-ceo-discusses-q4-2012-results-earnings-call-transcript?source=yahoo

eastunder

02/14/13 10:11 AM

Post #24

Re: #23: @eastunder - CTL: Raymond James Cuts to Mkt Perform from

CTL: Citigroup Cuts to Neutral from Buy; Analyst Notes

Thursday , February 14, 2013 09:22ET

Issuer: CenturyLink Inc (NYSE: CTL)

Analyst Firm: Citigroup Inc.

Ratings Action: DOWNGRADE

Current Rating: Neutral (from Buy)

http://www.knobias.com/story.htm?eid=3.1.ac3b290e7dd37c94296e3fcfb424af1f71032987cdf05bb08774dc11e7fe9135

Analyst Comments: Citigroup downgraded CenturyLink due to the reduced dividend polity and increased debt leverage targets.

This rating information was reported by TheFlyOnTheWall.

eastunder

02/14/13 10:10 AM

Post #23

Re: #22: @eastunder - CTL: JP Morgan Cuts to Neutral from Overweight;

CTL: Raymond James Cuts to Mkt Perform from Strong Buy

Thursday , February 14, 2013 09:21ET

Issuer: CenturyLink Inc (NYSE: CTL)

Analyst Firm: Raymond James Financial Inc.

Ratings Action: DOWNGRADE

Current Rating: Mkt Perform (from Strong Buy)

eastunder

02/14/13 10:10 AM

Post #22

Re: #21: @eastunder - CTL: Q4 EPS 37c vs 18c Misses 68c

CTL: JP Morgan Cuts to Neutral from Overweight; Cuts Tgt to $38 vs $45; Analyst Notes

Thursday , February 14, 2013 09:09ET

http://www.knobias.com/story.htm?eid=3.1.5ac125292f651a55a12569282c9658c8347c43a164ac38e2233ea18c64698b5a

Issuer: CenturyLink Inc (NYSE: CTL)

Analyst Firm: JP Morgan

Ratings Action: DOWNGRADE

Current Rating: Neutral (from Overweight)

Target Price Action: DECREASE
Target Price: $38.00 (-15.56% from $45.00)

Analyst Comments: JPMorgan downgraded CenturyLink to reflect the dividend reduction and limited upside to shares.

eastunder

02/14/13 10:09 AM

Post #21

CTL: Q4 EPS 37c vs 18c Misses 68c Est

Thursday , February 14, 2013 06:30ET

http://www.knobias.com/story.htm?eid=3.1.f8d1e41b964c557acc872af0eda54e2e20f19e61e5e5f6cd56926a1faac1540a

QUARTER RESULTS
CenturyLink Inc (CTL) reported Q4 results ended December 2012. Q4 Revenues were $4,583.00M; -1.50% vs yr-ago; MISSING revenue consensus by -0.07%. Q4 EPS was 37c; +105.56% vs yr-ago; MISSING earnings consensus by -45.59%.

Q4 RESULTS Reported Year-Ago Y/Y Chg Estimate SURPRISE
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Revenues: $4,583.00M $4,653.00M -1.50% $4,586.13M -0.07%
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
EPS: 37c 18c +105.56% 68c -45.59%
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------

YEAR-END RESULTS
Co. also reported Year-End results ended December 2012. FY Revenues were $18,376.00M; +19.71% vs yr-ago; MISSING revenue consensus by -0.05%. FY EPS was $1.25; +16.82% vs yr-ago; MISSING earnings consensus by -53.18%.

FY RESULTS Reported Year-Ago Y/Y Chg Estimate SURPRISE
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Revenues: $18,376.00M $15,351.00M +19.71% $18,386.11M -0.05%
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
EPS: $1.25 $1.07 +16.82% $2.67 -53.18%
---------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------

eastunder

02/14/13 10:05 AM

Post #20

Re: #19: @eastunder - CenturyLink Shares Swoon On 26% Dividend Cut

CTL

2-14-13

33.23 Down -8.485 (-20.35%)

Volume: 17,334,799 and Above Avg

eastunder

02/14/13 10:03 AM

Post #19

CenturyLink Shares Swoon On 26% Dividend Cut

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2013/02/13/centurylink-shares-swoon-on-26-dividend-cut/?partner=yahootix

CenturyLink shares are taking a pounding after the company announced a 26% reduction in its quarterly dividend.

The telecom company plans to reduce the rate to 54 cents quarterly, from 72.5 cents. At the old rate, the company had a dividend yield of 7%; at the revised rate, the yield based on today’s regular session close falls to 5,2%.

The company also said its board has adopted a $2 billion stock repurchase program.

CenturyLink also said it plans to use a portion of free cash flow generated in 2013 and 2014 to repay debt.

“We are confident that the capital allocation initiatives we announced today will allow us to continue our investments to drive strategic revenue growth, while maintaining our focus on creating long-term shareholder value,” CEO Glen Post III said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the company posted Q4 results that were about in line with estimates.

For the period, the CenturyLink reported Q4 revenue of $4.58 billion, down from $4.65 billion a year ago, and just a hair below the Street at $4.59 billion. Adjusted EPS was 67 cents a share, a penny light of the Street at 68 cents.

For Q1, the company sees revenue of $4.46 billion to $4.51 billion, with adjusted profits of 67-72 cents a share. Street consensus had been $4.55 billion and 66 cents.

For the full year, CenturyLink is projecting revenue of $18.1 billion to $18.3 billion, with adjusted profits of $2.50 to $2.70 a share. Previous consensus was $18.22 billion and $2.64 a share.

CTL in late trading is down $5.65, or 13.6%, to $36.04.

MWM

01/02/13 7:19 PM

Post #18

CTL Top Short for 2013: Brad Lamendorf

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100350014?__source=yahoo%7Cheadline%7Cquote%7Ctext%7C&par=yahoo

Penny Roger$ Free

05/07/12 2:25 PM

Post #17

Re: #16: @Penny Roger$ - Click here for $CTL DD extras..

~ Wednesday! $CTL ~ Q1 Earnings posted, pending or coming soon! In Charts and Links Below!

~ $CTL ~ Earnings expected on Wednesday *
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One or more of many earnings sites has alerted this security has or will be posting earnings on or around the day of this message.

http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=CTL&p=D&b=3&g=0&id=p88783918276&a=237480049

http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=CTL&p=W&b=3&g=0&id=p54550695994

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~ Yahoo! Finance ~ Profile: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=CTL
Finviz: http://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=CTL
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*If the earnings date is in error please ignore error. I do my best.

Penny Roger$ Free

05/07/12 2:24 PM

Post #16

Penny Roger$ Free

02/13/12 2:47 AM

Post #15

~ Wednesday! $CTL ~ Earnings posted, pending or coming soon! In Charts and Links Below!

~ $CTL ~ Earnings expected on Wednesday *
Want more like this? Search Keyword: MACMONEY >>> http://tinyurl.com/MACMONEY <<<
One or more of many earnings sites has alerted this security has or will be posting earnings on or around the day of this message.

http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=CTL&p=D&b=3&g=0&id=p88783918276&a=237480049

http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=CTL&p=W&b=3&g=0&id=p54550695994

~ Google Finance: http://www.google.com/finance?q=CTL
~ Google Fin Options: hhttp://www.google.com/finance/option_chain?q=CTL#
~ Yahoo! Finance ~ Stats: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=CTL+Key+Statistics
~ Yahoo! Finance ~ Profile: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=CTL
Finviz: http://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=CTL
~ BusyStock: http://busystock.com/i.php?s=CTL&v=2

<<<<<< http://www.earningswhispers.com/stocks.asp?symbol=CTL >>>>>>

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/post_prvt.aspx?user=251916

*If the earnings date is in error please ignore error. I do my best.

Lotto123

01/12/12 4:30 PM

Post #14

Re: #13: @Stockguru55 - Selling My Shares of CTL I take

I agree with ya bro...I take 'em personal myself.. wink I had a bunch of Quest and made the trade earlier once the deal was done.... Phone companies have jacked with consumers for years and doesn't look like any slowdown on that any time soon... smile

Stockguru55 Free

01/12/12 4:20 PM

Post #13

Re: #12: @Lotto123 - Link retraction? or is that a personal view point...

Selling My Shares of CTL I take all my trades as personal since it is my money. Yes have had personal bad customer service and fell for Century Links False Advertising to change the views of Quest customers

Lotto123

01/12/12 3:22 PM

Post #12

Re: #11: @Stockguru55 - Flase Press Release Century Link does not want

Link retraction? or is that a personal view point...

Stockguru55 Free

01/12/12 3:13 PM

Post #11

Re: #2: @Lotto123 - http://ir.centurylink.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=112635&p=irol-newsArticle_Print&ID=154

Flase Press Release Century Link does not want Business Account in the Phoneix area

Stockguru55 Free

01/12/12 1:00 PM

Post #10

WORST BUSINESS TELEPHONE SERVICE EVER.... Changing the Quest Bad Service Model is a joke! Earning will be going down if there customer service doesn't improce.

SHORT THIS STOCK

Lotto123

09/15/11 11:35 PM

Post #9

Re: #8: @Unflushable - Nope , just common .

best way in this market... wink

Unflushable Free

09/15/11 11:33 PM

Post #8

Re: #7: @Lotto123 - They are now the 3rd largest so I

Nope , just common .

Lotto123

09/15/11 11:28 PM

Post #7

Re: #6: @Unflushable - There might be a push to go further

They are now the 3rd largest so I would say that they are pretty solid.... The divi is fine as long as you don't attempt buying preferred at this time to get a bigger piece. With interest rates so low it will only hurt in the long run as the interest rates rise.

Unflushable Free

09/15/11 11:17 PM

Post #6

Re: #5: @Lotto123 - It's a done deal and the divi's are

There might be a push to go further then they are now. CTL is normally a conservatively ran company but I live in Indiana and before I followed the stock I never heard of them . Now for the last 2 months there has been a big media push here . For land line of course but a 5 year price lock guarantee on broad bban internet . Tells me at the very least , the dividend is safe .

Lotto123

09/15/11 9:55 PM

Post #5

Re: #4: @Unflushable - The pps of quest has the most upside

It's a done deal and the divi's are always the positive...They pay my taxes on properties I have so it's a nice bonus....They walked into a deal here and yes the upside potential is smaller as any small cap company will have a greater upside to it but also a riskier one to go along with it...Now Q did it's shareholders right so I don't have any complaints there smile

Unflushable Free

09/15/11 9:32 PM

Post #4

Re: #3: @Lotto123 - Press Release

The pps of quest has the most upside from this deal but I prefer CTL due to the large divy . I have been watching lately for a big drop from the Europe situation but I don't know if I am going to get it . Quest MIGHT double in pps but after 11 Divy payments from CTL a double is a guarantee plus any increase in pps . It's not exciting but who.cares , its all about the money . Besides I like to use my divys as powder for penny trades .

Lotto123

04/02/11 11:38 PM

Post #3

Press Release

CenturyLink and Qwest Complete Merger
Combination Offers Consumer, Business and Wholesale Customers a Complete Portfolio of Communications Services MONROE, La., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) and Qwest Communications today completed their merger, creating the nation's third largest telecommunications company in the United States. The combined company's increased scale and financial strength will enable it to deliver a broader range of communications services to consumers and small businesses throughout the company's 37-state service area and to business, wholesale and government customers nationwide via its 190,000 route-mile fiber network.

(Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090602/DA26511LOGO)

"The combination of our two companies allows us to offer customers of all sizes an even more robust portfolio of communications solutions that will continue to be backed by honest and personal service," said Glen F. Post, III, chief executive officer and president of CenturyLink.

The transaction was structured as a tax-free stock-for-stock exchange. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Qwest stockholders will receive 0.1664 shares of CenturyLink common stock for each share of Qwest common stock they owned at closing, plus cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. The company expects to continue its current annual dividend of $2.90 per share.

CenturyLink expects the combination to be immediately accretive to free cash flow per share, excluding integration costs, and it is expected to generate annual operating and capital synergies of approximately $625 million when fully recognized over the next three to five years. On a pro forma basis, the combined company had revenues of $18.6 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $8.1 billion and adjusted free cash flow of approximately $3.1 billion for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2010.

As previously announced, the combined company will use the name CenturyLink, although the Qwest brand will continue to be used in former Qwest markets for the next several months.

The company's board of directors includes current CenturyLink board members and four members of Qwest's board. Those joining the CenturyLink board are Edward A. Mueller, Charles L. Biggs, Michael J. Roberts and James A. Unruh.

The corporate headquarters of the company will remain in Monroe, La. The company will maintain the headquarters for its Business Markets Group in the Denver metro area, where Qwest's headquarters were located. In addition, Denver will be the location of one of the company's six regional headquarters. The other five regional headquarters will be located in Phoenix; Minneapolis; Seattle; Wake Forest, N.C.; and Apopka, Fla.

For more information about the merger, including state-by-state information and key facts, please visit www.centurylinkqwestmerger.com.

Qwest shareholders who need additional information or have questions about exchanging shares should visit www.computershare.com/CenturyLink/QwestFAQs.com.

About CenturyLink

CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States. The company provides broadband, voice and wireless services to consumers and businesses across the country. It also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. In addition, the company provides data, voice and managed services to business, government and wholesale customers in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers. CenturyLink is recognized as a leader in the network services market by key technology industry analyst firms. CenturyLink's customers range from Fortune 500 companies in some of the country's largest cities to families living in rural America. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. For more information, visit www.centurylink.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this communication, including statements regarding the expected benefits of the acquisition such as efficiencies, cost savings, enhanced revenues, growth potential, market profile and financial strength, and the competitive ability and position of the combined company, and other statements identified by words such as "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans," and similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our control. Actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected if one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect. Factors that could affect actual results include but are not limited to: the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the acquisition cannot be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of Qwest's operations into CenturyLink will be greater than expected; the ability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; the timing, success and overall effects of competition from a wide variety of competitive providers; the risks inherent in rapid technological change; the effects of ongoing changes in the regulation of the communications industry; the ability of the combined company to effectively adjust to changes in the communications industry and to successfully introduce new product or service offerings on a timely and cost-effective basis; any adverse developments in commercial disputes or legal proceedings; the ability of the combined company to utilize net operating losses in amounts projected; changes in our future cash requirements; and other risk factors and cautionary statements as detailed from time to time in each of CenturyLink's and Qwest's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should be aware that new factors may emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to identify all such factors nor can we predict the impact of each such factor on the acquisition or the combined company. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication. Unless legally required, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE CenturyLink, Inc.