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Over the past 15 years, we haveused ourassets, abilitiesand experience to deliver
an average annual return to shareholders of 10.5 percent,exceeding both the S&P 500
andour peer companies. We are focused on continuingto deliverthis type of success
in the future.
Thank you to our more than 20,000 employees for your hard work and ongoing commit-
ment to CenturyLink’s success. I also look forward to welcomingQwest employees to the
CenturyLink family. I am confidentthat the newCenturyLinkteam will continue the strong
marketplace execution that gives ourcompany an outstanding opportunity to succeed.
Finally, I want to thank you, ourcustomers and shareholders, foryour continuedtrust
in ourcompany.We will continue to work hard to earnyour confidenceand support, and
deliver the performanceyou have come to expect of CenturyLink.
Glen F. Post, III
Chief ExecutiveOfficer and President
Helping the Community
As with our localoperating model, our
communitygiving is market driven.In
citiesand townsacross the country,
CenturyLink andits employees volunteer
time and resourcesto helpthose in need
andenhance the quality of life.
”We are in a strong financial position with a sound
capital structure and significant free cash flow
to sustain our dividend and support strategic
investments and acquisitions. Our achievements
in 2010 and prior years demonstrate our ability
to execute and compete effectively in
diverse markets.”
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