Level 3 Parent (LVLT) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to Be Held on May 22, 2014. Meeting Information LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 31, 2014 Date: May 22, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Headquarters of Level 3 Communications, Inc. 1025 Eldorado Blvd. Broomfield, CO 80021 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. 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). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 1025 ELDORADO BLVD. BROOMFIELD, CO 80021 ATTN: INVESTOR RELATIONS M72445-P49322 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: ANNUAL REPORT AND PROXY How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: 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: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * 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. . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 8, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery. M72446-P49322 How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many stockholder 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. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. 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 (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. . XXXX XXXX XXXX

Voting Items The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR Items 1 and 2. 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 01) Jeff K. Storey 02) General Kevin P. Chilton 03) Admiral Archie R. Clemins 04) Steven T. Clontz 05) Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr. 06) T. Michael Glenn 07) Richard R. Jaros 08) Michael J. Mahoney 09) Peter Seah Lim Huat 10) Peter van Oppen 11) Dr. Albert C. Yates 2. To approve the named executive officer compensation, which vote is on an advisory basis. 3. To authorize the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. M72447-P49322

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