Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
April 12 2018 - 4:21PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
Filed by the
Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the
Registrant ☐
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12
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C
ENTURY
L
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(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the registrant)
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Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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No fee required.
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.
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(1)
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Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
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Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the
filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
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Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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Total fee paid:
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify
the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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(1)
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Amount Previously Paid:
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Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
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Filing Party:
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Date Filed:
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 23, 2018
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
For holders as of:
April 06, 2018
Date:
May 23, 2018
Time:
10:00 AM CDT
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CENTURYLINK, INC.
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Location:
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Corporate Conference Room
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CenturyLink Headquarters
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100 CenturyLink Drive
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Monroe, LA 71203
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You are receiving this communication
because you hold shares in the above named company.
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This is not a ballot. You cannot use
this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a
paper copy (see reverse side).
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We encourage you to access and review
all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
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How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report
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How to View Online:
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Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or
E-MAIL
Copy:
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If you want to receive a paper or
e-mail
copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO
charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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1)
BY INTERNET
: www.proxyvote.com
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2)
BY
TELEPHONE
: 1-800-579-1639
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3)
BY
E-MAIL*
: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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* If requesting materials by
e-mail,
please send a blank
e-mail
with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this
e-mail
address will NOT be forwarded to your investment
advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 09, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery.
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How To
Vote
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:
If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a
legal proxy.
To do
so, please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com
or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the
possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
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Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by
the arrow
available and follow the instructions.
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Internal Use
Only
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Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will
include a voting instruction form.
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Voting items
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The Board of Directors recommends that you
vote FOR the following:
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1.
Election of Directors
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Nominees
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01 Martha H.
Bejar 02 Virginia Boulet 03 Peter C. Brown 04 Kevin
P. Chilton 05 Steven T. Clontz
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06 T. Michael
Glenn 07 W. Bruce Hanks 08 Mary L. Landrieu 09 Harvey P.
Perry 10 Glen F. Post, III
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11 Michael J.
Roberts 12 Laurie A. Siegel 13 Jeffrey K. Storey
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the
following proposal(s):
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2
Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent auditor for 2018.
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Approve our 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.
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4
Advisory Vote to approve our executive compensation.
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the
following proposal(s):
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5a
Shareholder proposal regarding our lobbying activities.
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5b
Shareholder proposal regarding our billing practices.
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Broadridge Internal Use Only
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Voting items Continued
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Reserved for Broadridge Internal Control Information
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NOTE:
Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
If you plan to attend the meeting and would like
directions, please visit our website,
http://ir.centurylink.com.
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THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO
BANKS AND BROKERS
AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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Broadridge Internal Use Only
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THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR SIGNATURES IF APPLICABLE
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