UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 19, 2010
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-15577 |
| 84-1339282 |
(Commission File Number) |
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1801 California Street, Denver, Colorado |
| 80202 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(303) 992-1400
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 19, 2010, Qwest Communications International Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that it has issued a notice (the “Redemption Notice”) to holders of its outstanding 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the “Convertible Notes”) of the Company’s intent to redeem all of the then outstanding Convertible Notes on November 18, 2010.
A copy of the Press Release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the Redemption Notice is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
| Press release of Qwest Communication International Inc. dated October 19, 2010. |
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99.2 |
| Notice of Full Redemption to the Holders of Qwest Communications International Inc. 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 dated October 19, 2010. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Qwest has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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DATE: October 19, 2010 | By: | /s/ STEPHEN E. BRILZ | |
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| Name: | Stephen E. Brilz |
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| Title: | Assistant Secretary |