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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 11-K

FOR ANNUAL REPORTS OF EMPLOYEE STOCK
REPURCHASE SAVINGS AND SIMILAR PLANS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Mark One)  

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from            to            .

Commission File Number 001-15577

        A.    Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the issuer named below:

Qwest Savings & Investment Plan

        B.    Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the address of its principal executive office:

Qwest Communications International Inc.
1801 California, Denver, Colorado 80202
303-992-1400





TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
  Page(s)
Required Information   2

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

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Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits as of December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits for the Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

 

 

Schedule I:    Schedule H, Line 4i—Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) as of December 31, 2004

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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EXHIBIT 23—Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

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REQUIRED INFORMATION

        The Qwest Savings & Investment Plan (the "Plan") is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"). Therefore, in lieu of the requirements of Items 1-3 of Form 11-K, the financial statements and schedules of the Plan as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and for the year ended December 31, 2004, which have been prepared in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of ERISA, are filed herewith.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Employee Benefits Committee
Qwest Communications International Inc.:

        We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits of the Qwest Savings & Investment Plan (the Plan) as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related statement of changes in net assets available for benefits for the year ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the year ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles.

        Our audits were performed for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental Schedule H, Line 4i-schedule of assets (held at end of year) as of December 31, 2004, is presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary information required by the Department of Labor's Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The supplemental schedule is the responsibility of the Plan's management and has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.

KPMG LLP
DENVER, COLORADO
June 28, 2005

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QWEST SAVINGS & INVESTMENT PLAN
STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS
(Thousands of Dollars)

 
  December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
 
ASSETS              
Investments (See Notes 2, 3, and 4):              
Qwest Communications International Inc. Common Stock (Note 10)   $ 340,288   $ 380,159  
U S Government obligations     116,037     214,380  
Bank and insurance company contracts     769,736     773,038  
Capital Guardian International Equity Fund     154,919     283,313  
Barclays Global Investors Equity Index Fund     854,768     814,432  
UBS Global Equity Fund     168,230      
PIMCO Funds PAC     83,345      
Other marketable securities     192,871     181,554  
Investment in Master Trust (Note 4)     229,531     175,415  
Loans to plan participants     85,152     81,693  
Temporary investments     21,752     45,701  
   
 
 
  Total investments     3,016,629     2,949,685  

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Fund and other transfers, net     13      
Dividends and interest     2,205     2,128  
Receivables for investments sold     1,883     446  
   
 
 
  Total receivables     4,101     2,574  
   
 
 
  Total assets     3,020,730     2,952,259  

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Expenses payable     (1,173 )   (1,463 )
Payables for securities purchased     (6,587 )   (45,787 )
   
 
 
  Total liabilities     (7,760 )   (47,250 )
   
 
 
NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS   $ 3,012,970   $ 2,905,009  
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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QWEST SAVINGS & INVESTMENT PLAN
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS
(Thousands of Dollars)

 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2004

 
ADDITIONS        
Employee contributions   $ 170,341  
Employer contributions, net of forfeitures applied        
  Qwest Common Stock     30,419  
  Cash     43,639  
Rollover contributions     20,677  
Other—net     35  
   
 
  Total additions     265,111  

INCOME

 

 

 

 
Interest and dividends     51,334  
Net appreciation in fair value of investments (Notes 2 and 3)     135,318  
Plan's share of the income, expenses, and net appreciation in fair value of investments of the Master Trust (Note 4)     34,089  
   
 
  Total income     220,741  
   
 
Total additions and income     485,852  
   
 
DEDUCTIONS        
Plan expenses     (8,762 )
Participant distributions     (369,129 )
   
 
  Total deductions     (377,891 )
   
 
NET INCREASE     107,961  
Net Assets Available for Benefits at beginning of year     2,905,009  
   
 
Net Assets Available for Benefits at end of year   $ 3,012,970  
   
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Qwest Savings & Investment Plan
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars and Shares in Thousands)

        1.    Plan Description:    

        The following is a brief description of the Qwest Savings & Investment Plan ("QSIP" or the "Plan") and provides general information only. Participants and all others should refer to the Plan Document for a more complete description of the Plan's provisions.

    General

        The Plan was established to provide a convenient way for employees to save on a regular and long-term basis. The Plan is a defined contribution plan and covers substantially all of the employees of Qwest Communications International Inc. ("Qwest" or the "Company") and its subsidiaries.

        The Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"). Benefits under the Plan are not guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

    Significant Plan Amendments

        Effective January 1, 2003, the Plan was amended to provide that former employees and beneficiaries may receive partial distributions of their account balances.

        Effective May 1, 2003, the Plan was amended to include certain temporary employees as covered employees.

        Effective June 1, 2003, the Plan was amended to mandate distributions in a single lump sum to any participant who has terminated employment and whose vested account equals five thousand dollars or less at the time of termination.

        Effective August 17, 2003, the Plan was amended to allow participants to contribute up to 25% of compensation subject to applicable Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") limitations.

        Effective January 12, 2004, State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") was appointed as the investment manager/independent fiduciary for the Qwest Shares Fund. In connection with this appointment, Qwest Asset Management Co. ("QAM") entered into an agreement with State Street whereby QAM and, to the extent permitted by law, the Plan, are obligated to indemnify State Street for losses it may incur with respect to its service as investment manager/independent fiduciary and for other related matters.

        Effective May 14, 2004, the Plan was amended to require that the Company's matching contributions be made in the form of cash and that such contributions be automatically invested in accordance with each participant's investment election on file.

        Effective December 16, 2004, the Plan was amended to mandate distributions in a single lump sum to any participant who has terminated employment and whose vested account equals one thousand dollars or less at the time of distribution.

    Eligibility, Contributions, and Vesting

        Management employees are eligible to enter the Plan immediately (on their hire date). Occupational employees are eligible to enter the Plan after completion of three months of service with the Company. Occupational employees and management employees may designate up to 25% of their eligible compensation as contributions to the Plan. The Company provides a matching contribution. Prior to May 14, 2004, such matching contributions were made in Qwest common stock and, beginning May 14, 2004, such contributions were made in cash only. Management participant contributions, up to

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a maximum of 3% of eligible compensation, receive a 100% Company match beginning immediately upon their hire date. Occupational participant contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of eligible compensation, receive an 81% Company match beginning after completion of one year of service.

        Any management and occupational employee contributions in excess of 3% and 6%, respectively, of eligible compensation do not receive a Company match.

        A management participant is 100% vested in Company contributions immediately upon entrance into the Plan. An occupational participant becomes 100% vested in Company contributions upon completion of three years of service with the Company. Employee contributions may be made either on a before-tax basis or on an after-tax basis, or a combination of both. Before-tax employee contributions in 2004 were limited to thirteen thousand dollars as provided in Section 402(g) of the Code.

        Effective January 1, 2003, all Company matching contributions have been designated as participant-directed for financial reporting purposes as employees have the ability to direct where these contributions are invested.

        A Plan participant who is at least fifty years of age and who is eligible to make contributions may defer an additional catch-up amount for any payroll period in addition to normal contributions up to the maximum catch-up amount. The maximum catch-up limit for 2004 is three thousand dollars.

    Investment Advice

        Since June 16, 2003, participants have been given access to investment advice on Plan assets through CitiStreet Advisors LLC ("CitiStreet").

    Investment Options

        Participants are able to invest their Plan accounts in various funds including the following:

    Interest Income Fund—This fund emphasizes relatively stable, predictable income by investing in high-quality investment contracts and other fixed income investments with a diversified group of insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions.

    Bond Fund—This fund is designed to offer the investor long-term preservation of capital while providing greater current income and yield by investing in a broadly diversified portfolio of fixed-income instruments of varying maturities using multiple investment managers.

    Conservative Asset Allocation Fund—This fund seeks to provide current income and short-term stability of capital by investing in a diverse mix of securities with a target mix of 40% in stocks and 60% in bonds.

    Moderate Asset Allocation Fund—This fund provides an investor with a more balanced approach to income preservation and long-term growth potential by investing in a diverse mix of securities with a target mix of 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds.

    Aggressive Asset Allocation Fund—This fund focuses on long-term growth of capital by investing in a diverse mix of securities with a target mix of 80% in stocks and 20% in bonds.

    U. S. Stock Fund—This fund seeks to provide long-term growth by mirroring both the composition and performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

    U.S. Small/Mid Cap Stock Fund—This fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital by investing in smaller and mid-sized United States companies using multiple investment managers.

    International Stock Fund—This fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital and income by investing primarily in the stocks of companies based outside the United States using multiple investment managers.

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    Qwest Shares Fund—This fund seeks to provide investment returns linked to the performance of Qwest common stock. This is an undiversified stock investment and concentrating investments in any undiversified investment should be considered a high-risk investment.

    Personal Choice Retirement Account ("PCRA")—This is a separate brokerage account made available through Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. and offers access to a wide range of investment opportunities including mutual funds and most common stocks listed on major United States exchanges.

        The Plan assets held under these investment options are summarized in Schedule I.

    Loans

        Pursuant to the Plan, loans are made available to participating employees based upon 50% of a participant's vested account balance up to a maximum of fifty thousand dollars. Except under certain provisions, the loans provide for periodic repayments over a period not to exceed five years (fifteen years for residential loans) at an interest rate as determined by the Employee Benefits Committee of the Company. Participants may also make lump-sum repayments at any time following the date of the issuance of the loan.

    Trust and Recordkeeping Services

        Bankers Trust Company, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank ("Bankers Trust") was purchased by State Street on January 31, 2003 and State Street became the Trustee for the Plan by virtue of the acquisition. Effective July 1, 2003, State Street was reaffirmed as the Trustee for the Plan. CitiStreet is the Recordkeeper for the Plan.

    Tax Status

        The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has determined and informed the Company by a letter dated November 24, 2004 that the Plan is qualified and that the trust established under the Plan is tax-exempt under the appropriate sections of the Code.

        Since November 24, 2004, the Plan has been amended. The Plan Administrator believes that the Plan is currently designed and being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code, the Plan is qualified, and the related trust is tax-exempt as of December 31, 2004 and 2003.

    Participant Accounts

        Each participant's Plan account is credited with the participant's contributions, the Company's matching contributions and investment gains and charged for investment losses and an allocable share of Plan expenses.

        Annual additions are defined as participant's contributions and the Company's matching contributions. Aggregate annual additions under the Plan and all other plans sponsored by the Company are limited to the lesser of 100% of eligible compensation, as defined in the Plan, or the annual additions limit pursuant to Section 415(c)(1)(A) of the Code (forty-one thousand dollars for 2004).

    Payment of Benefits

        Upon retirement, termination of employment or death, each participant or beneficiary is entitled to receive amounts in accordance with the terms of the Plan. Participants also may make in-service voluntary withdrawals and hardship withdrawals if certain criteria are met. Benefit payments may be in the form of a lump sum or other benefit distribution forms in accordance with the options that are available, as further discussed in the Plan document.

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        2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:    

    Investment Valuation and Income Recognition

        The values of investments are determined as follows: Qwest common stock uses the NYSE closing price, and the other securities listed on recognized United States and international stock exchanges are valued on the basis of the last published sales price on December 31, 2004 and 2003 or, if no sales were made on that date, at the last published sales price on the immediately preceding day on which sales were made.

        Over-the-counter securities and government obligations are valued based on the bid prices on December 31, 2004 and 2003, from published sources where available and, if not available, from other sources considered reliable.

        The Plan has entered into nine contracts with seven banks and insurance companies which are included in the Interest Income Fund and are reported at contract value, calculated as principal plus reinvested interest, which approximates fair value. These contracts are fully-benefit responsive. (A contract is considered fully-benefit responsive if the terms of the Plan allow for withdrawals from the investment contract at contract (book) value for payment of participant initiated transactions.) In accordance with the provisions of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Statement of Position 94-4, "Reporting of Investment Contracts Held by Health and Welfare Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Pension Plans," fully benefit responsive investment contracts are reported at contract value and fair value is disclosed. Interest rates on the contracts are either fixed rates for the term of the contract or are reset quarterly or monthly based on the terms of the contract. The fair values of the contracts are estimated to be $787,285 as of December 31, 2004 and $804,844 as of December 31, 2003. This compares to contract values of $769,736 as of December 31, 2004 and $773,038 as of December 31, 2003. Investment contracts with fully-benefit responsive wrappers are reported together since the value of the wrappers is typically insignificant to the related underlying investment contracts. A wrapper is a contract issued by a bank or insurance company and backed by a portfolio of high quality fixed income securities held in a trust. The contract requires the issuer to utilize book value accounting which absorbs market value fluctuations and provides participants with a stable return. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the average crediting interest rates on these contracts were 4.64% and 4.54%, respectively.

        For the year ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the average annual yield earned on these contracts was 4.55% and 5.08%, respectively.

        Net realized and unrealized gains and losses are reflected in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits as net appreciation in fair value of investments and are determined as the difference between fair value at the beginning of the year (or date purchased during the year) and selling price or year end fair value.

        Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest is accrued when earned. Purchases and sales of securities are recorded on a trade date basis.

    Basis of Accounting

        The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on an accrual method of accounting.

    Participant Distributions

        Participant distributions are recorded when paid.

    Use of Estimates

        The preparation of the Plan's financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires the Plan's management to make certain estimates, judgments,

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and assumptions that affect the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

        3.    Investments:    

        The following presents investments that represent 5 percent or more of the Plan's net assets:

 
  December 31,
2004

  December 31,
2003

Barclays Global Investors Equity Index Fund, 50,192 and 53,023 shares, respectively   $ 854,768   $ 814,432
Qwest Communications International Inc., 76,641 and 88,000 shares of common stock, respectively     340,288     380,159
Capital Guardian International Equity Fund, 13,783 shares and 29,028 shares, respectively     154,919     283,313
UBS Global Equity Fund, 386,956 shares     168,230     **
UBS AG Guaranteed Investment Contract     160,184     159,920
Monumental Life Insurance Co. Guaranteed Investment Contract     160,249     160,067
State Street Bank & Trust Co. Guaranteed Investment Contract     160,077     159,858
Bank of America Guaranteed Investment Contracts     **     139,029
J P Morgan Chase Bank Guaranteed Investment Contracts     **     139,003

**
Investment not in excess of 5% at respective date.

        For the year ended December 31, 2004, the Plan's investments (including gains and losses on investments bought and sold, as well as held during the year) appreciated (depreciated) in value as follows:

Qwest Common Stock   $ (714 )
Other Marketable Securities *     (886 )
PCRA     5,091  
Commingled Funds **     131,827  
   
 
    $ 135,318  
   
 

*
Includes corporate bonds, U S Government obligations, and other marketable securities.

**
Includes Capital Guardian International Equity Fund, UBS Global Equity Fund, and Barclays Global Investors Equity Index Fund.

        4.    Master Trust Investment:    

        The Qwest DB/DC Master Trust ("MT") is a trust that was established effective May 31, 2001 by QAM as named fiduciary for investments in the Plan and the Qwest Pension Plan. The Qwest Pension Plan became a participating plan in the MT as of May 31, 2001. The Plan became a participating plan in the MT effective July 1, 2001. The MT investment is included in the U.S. Small/Mid Cap Stock Fund investment option for participants.

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        The Plan's interest in the assets of the MT is included in the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits. A summary of the assets of the MT as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 is as follows:

 
  December 31,
2004

  December 31,
2003

 
Investments, at fair market value:              
  Common collective trusts   $ 44,446   $ 270,470  
  Corporate stock     364,047     107,320  
  Other investments     180      
   
 
 
    Total investments     408,673     377,790  
Interest and dividends receivable     279     129  
Net pending security trades payable     (1,593 )   (1,622 )
Administrative expenses payable     (364 )   (559 )
   
 
 
    Net assets of the MT   $ 406,995   $ 375,738  
   
 
 

        The Plan's interest and the Qwest Pension Plan's interest in the net assets of the MT as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

 
  December 31
2004

  December 31
2003

 
QSIP   $ 229,531   56.40 % $ 175,415   46.69 %
Qwest Pension Plan     177,464   43.60     200,323   53.31  
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 406,995   100.00 % $ 375,738   100.00 %
   
 
 
 
 

        The investment in MT included in the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits excludes the impact of receivables for investments sold and payables for securities purchased at each respective date.

        The MT's net investment results and administrative expenses are allocated to the participating plans in proportion to each plan's relative share of the fair value of net assets of the MT at each allocation date. The amounts allocable for the year ended December 31, 2004, are as follows:

Investment income:        
Net appreciation in fair value of investments   $ 62,388  
Interest and dividends     3,895  
   
 
Net investment gain     66,283  
Administrative expenses     (1,214 )
   
 
Net income   $ 65,069  
   
 

        The Plan's share of the MT's net income was $34,089 for the year ended December 31, 2004.

        The net appreciation in the fair value of investments in the MT by major investment category for the year ended December 31, 2004, is as follows:

Common collective trusts   $ 9,841
Corporate stock     52,547
   
Net appreciation   $ 62,388
   

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        5.    Forfeitures:    

        When certain terminations of participation occur, the non-vested portion of each such terminated participant's Plan account (representing past employer contributions) represents a forfeiture. Forfeited participant balances reduce future Company contributions or pay administrative expenses of the Plan. For the year ended December 31, 2004, forfeitures of $98 were used to reduce employer contributions.

        Company contributions for the year ended December 31, 2004 are shown net of forfeitures applied. Unapplied forfeitures were $85 as of December 31, 2004, and $74 as of December 31, 2003.

        6.    Plan Termination:    

        In the event that the Plan is terminated, subject to conditions set forth by ERISA, the Plan provides that the accounts of participants, which are not fully vested, become 100% vested and the net assets be distributed to participating employees in an amount equal to their respective interests in such assets.

        7.    Reconciliation of Financial Statements to Form 5500:    

        For Form 5500 purposes, amounts allocated to withdrawing participants are recorded for benefit claims that have been processed and approved for payment prior to the respective period end, but not yet paid as of that date. However, in accordance with GAAP, benefit withdrawals are recorded when paid.

        The following is a reconciliation of net assets available for benefits and benefits paid to participants per the financial statements to Form 5500:

 
  December 31,
2004

  December 31,
2003

 
Net assets available for benefits per the financial statements   $ 3,012,970   $ 2,905,009  
Less amounts allocated to withdrawing participants     (378 )   (683 )
   
 
 
Net assets available for benefits per Form 5500 (unaudited)   $ 3,012,592   $ 2,904,326  
   
 
 
  
 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2004

 
Particpant distributions per the financial statements   $ 369,129  
Add amounts payable at end of period     378  
Less amounts payable at beginning of period     (683 )
   
 
Participant distributions per Form 5500 (unaudited)   $ 368,824  
   
 

        8.    Plan Expenses:    

        Plan expenses are paid by the Plan, except certain expenses incurred by Qwest related to Plan administration.

        9.    Related-Party Transactions:    

        The Plan invests in certain common collective trusts managed by the Plan's various investment managers; therefore, these transactions qualify as party-in-interest transactions. In addition, the Plan has significant investments in Qwest common stock which qualify as party-in-interest transactions. These transactions are covered by exemptions and allowed under federal laws and regulations.

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        10.    Concentrations, Risks and Uncertainties:    

        The Plan has a significant concentration of investments in Qwest common stock. The decrease in the value of the Qwest common stock held by the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $714.

        The Plan provides for various investment options. Investment securities, in general, are exposed to various risks, such as significant world events, interest rate, credit, foreign currency, and overall market volatility risk. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the statements of net assets available for benefits.

        The Plan invests in certain commingled funds, separate accounts, and mutual funds. These funds may invest in derivative securities, including (but not limited to) futures, options, swaps and forward contracts. These derivative securities are primarily used for the purpose of managing currency risk, gaining market exposure, and reducing transaction costs. Credit risk exists with respect to certain of these instruments.

    Legal Matters

        Seven putative class action lawsuits purportedly brought on behalf of all participants and beneficiaries of the Plan and predecessor plans from March 7, 1999 until January 12, 2004 have been consolidated into a consolidated action in federal district court in Colorado. The first of these actions was filed in March 2002. Plaintiffs assert breach of fiduciary duty claims against Qwest and others under ERISA alleging, among other things, various improprieties in managing holdings of Qwest stock in the Plan. These suits also purport to seek relief on behalf of the Plan. Plaintiffs seek damages, equitable and declaratory relief, along with attorneys' fees, costs and restitution. A non-class action lawsuit alleging similar claims was filed in the federal district court in Montana in June 2003 and was later transferred to federal district court in Colorado.

        Qwest is also involved in various other legal matters that are more fully described in its recent public filings, including a consolidated securities action alleging violation of federal securities laws. While Qwest continues to defend against these matters vigorously, the matters described above and other legal matters relating to Qwest present significant risk to Qwest and therefore to the value of the Plan assets invested in Qwest stock. The ultimate resolution of these matters is uncertain. Thus, Qwest can give no assurances as to the impacts on Qwest's or the Plan's financial results or financial condition as a result of these matters. The ultimate resolution of these matters may have a material adverse effect on Qwest's and the Plan's financial position.

    IRS Examination

        In November of 2002, the IRS commenced an examination of the Plan. It is currently not possible to predict the outcome of this examination or the impact on the Plan's net assets or changes in net assets, if any.

        11.    Subsequent Events:    

    DOL Examination

        In April 2002, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") commenced an examination of the Plan. On April 29, 2005 the Plan Administrator was notified by the DOL that it had concluded its investigation of the Plan. There was not a material impact on the Plan as a result of this examination.

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Qwest Savings & Investment Plan
Schedule H, Line 4i—Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)
As of December 31, 2004
Schedule I

Name of Issue, Borrower, Lessor or Similar Party

  Description of Investment
  Shares or
Units

  Current
Values

*QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTL INC   Common Stock (cost of $1,440,557,432)   76,641,457   $ 340,288,069
AIG SUNAMERICA GLOBAL FING X   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.9% 15 Mar 2032   525,000     618,022
AMERICAN EXPRESS CR ACCOUNT   Corporate Debt Obligation   1% 15 Sep 2008   270,000     270,425
AMERICAN EXPRESS CR CORP 1+2   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.04% 10 Jan 2005   2,825,000     2,821,822
AMERICAN GEN FIN CORP MTN   Corporate Debt Obligation   3.875% 01 Oct 2009   280,000     275,524
AMGEN INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.85% 18 Nov 2014   165,000     164,991
AOL TIME WARNER INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.7% 01 May 2032   40,000     48,925
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   7% 01 Feb 2031   85,000     102,006
BAE SYSTEMS HLDG   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.4% 15 Dec 2011   340,000     381,072
BANK OF AMERICA   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.25% 15 Apr 2012   310,000     342,365
BANK ONE CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   6% 01 Aug 2008   205,000     219,408
BANKAMERICA CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.125% 15 Oct 2011   70,000     79,769
BEAR STEARNS COS INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   3.25% 25 Mar 2009   60,000     58,260
BELLSOUTH CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.2% 15 Sep 2014   40,000     40,769
BELLSOUTH CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   6% 15 Nov 2034   320,000     324,260
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FIN CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   3.4% 02 Jul 2007   435,000     433,972
BMW VEH OWNER TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.67% 25 Mar 2008   275,000     273,012
BOEING CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.95% 15 Aug 2024   185,000     239,335
BRANDYWINE OPER PARTNERSHIP LP   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.5% 01 Nov 2009   220,000     218,588
BUNGE LTD FIN CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.35% 15 Apr 2014   50,000     51,165
CALIFORNIA INFR + ECONOMIC DEV   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.48% 26 Dec 2009   250,000     267,030
CALIFORNIA INFRAS + ECOMOMIC   Corporate Debt Obligation   1200% 25 Sep 2008   123,178     126,996
CAPITAL ONE BK MEDIUM TERM SR   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.25% 01 Dec 2008   395,000     397,872
CHASE CREDIT CARD MASTER TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.5% 17 Nov 2008   320,000     330,320
CHEVRONTEXACO FDG CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.25% 07 Jan 2005   3,780,000     3,776,472
CINCINNATI FINL CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.125% 01 Nov 2034   480,000     485,114
CIT GROUP INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.75% 02 Apr 2012   170,000     201,230
CITIBANK CR CARD ISSUANCE TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.5% 07 Apr 2008   540,000     535,221
CITIBANK CR CARD ISSUANCE TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.65% 16 Jun 2008   275,000     284,182
CITIBANK CR CARD MASTER TR I   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.1% 15 May 2008   300,000     311,337
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MKTS HLDGS IN   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.01% 13 Jan 2005   3,220,000     3,213,036
CITIGROUP INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.85% 11 Dec 2034   525,000     540,048
CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.5% 15 Jan 2010   400,000     396,326
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.75% 30 Jan 2011   1,270,000     1,426,188
COMCAST CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.05% 15 Mar 2033   455,000     520,624
COMED TRANSITIONAL FDG TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.44% 25 Mar 2007   93,907     94,551
COMMERCE GROUP INC MASS   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.95% 09 Dec 2013   80,000     81,829
CONSOLIDATED NAT GAS CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   5% 01 Dec 2014   110,000     110,105
CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.6% 01 Apr 2032   105,000     127,001
CONSUMERS ENERGY CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   5% 15 Mar 2015   85,000     84,545
CONVERGYS CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.875% 15 Dec 2009   135,000     134,384
CREDIT SWISS FIRST BOSTON   Corporate Debt Obligation   3.875% 15 Jan 2009   515,000     511,989
CVS CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   4% 15 Sep 2009   150,000     149,295
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AUTO TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.56% 08 Nov 2006   95,594     95,541
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AUTO TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   2% 08 Dec 2007   475,000     468,533
DEVON FING CORP U L C   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.875% 30 Sep 2031   80,000     100,726
DISCOVER CARD MT 1   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.05% 18 Aug 2008   130,000     134,104
DOW CHEM CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.375% 01 Nov 2029   380,000     461,048
DUKE ENERGY CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   3.75% 05 Mar 2008   210,000     209,762
ENCANA CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.6% 15 Aug 2009   260,000     264,887
ENCANA CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.5% 15 Aug 2034   130,000     142,714
ERP OPER LTD PARTNERSHIP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.125% 15 Oct 2017   95,000     108,335
FINANCING CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   9.4% 08 Feb 2018   230,000     329,539
FINANCING CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   9.8% 06 Apr 2018   1,305,000     1,922,963
FLEET CR CARD MASTER TR II   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.4525% 15 Oct 2007   420,000     420,061
FLEET CREDIT CARD MASTER TR II   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.4% 15 Jul 2008   505,000     501,301
FMR CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.49% 15 Jun 2019   100,000     121,439
FMR CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.57% 15 Jun 2029   700,000     874,719
FORD MTR CO DEL   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.375% 01 Feb 2029   515,000     463,467
FORD MTR CR CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.7% 15 Jan 2010   450,000     454,096
                   

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FOSTERS FIN CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.875% 15 Jun 2011   800,000     902,654
GE GLOBAL INS HLDG CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7% 15 Feb 2026   155,000     168,321
GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP DISC   Corporate Debt Obligation   1.42% 12 Jan 2005   680,000     678,702
GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP DISC   Corporate Debt Obligation   1.69% 18 Jan 2005   2,210,000     2,206,921
GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP MTN   Corporate Debt Obligation   1% 15 Dec 2009   420,000     419,976
GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP MTN   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.75% 15 Mar 2032   750,000     877,838
GENERAL MTRS ACCEP CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.75% 01 Dec 2014   25,000     25,034
GENERAL MTRS ACCEP CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.875% 15 Sep 2011   595,000     609,752
GENERAL MTRS ACCEP CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.25% 02 Mar 2011   265,000     277,445
GENERAL MTRS CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   8.25% 15 Jul 2023   85,000     88,542
GENERAL MTRS CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   8.375% 15 Jul 2033   410,000     424,794
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.25% 01 Apr 2013   535,000     548,618
GOVERNMENT NATL MTG ASSN   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.5% 20 Jul 2025   370,000     378,430
HERITAGE PPTY INVT TR INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.5% 15 Oct 2009   320,000     316,294
HIGHMARK INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.8% 15 Aug 2013   90,000     98,166
HOSPIRA INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.9% 15 Jun 2014   220,000     231,200
HOUSEHOLD FIN CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.125% 16 Nov 2009   300,000     298,387
HRPT PPTYS TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.25% 15 Aug 2016   235,000     247,877
HSBC BK USA   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.875% 01 Nov 2034   250,000     253,150
IBP INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.95% 01 Feb 2010   85,000     96,796
ILLINOIS ST   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.1% 01 Jun 2033   345,000     323,824
ILLINOIS ST   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.1% 01 Jun 2033   1,570,000     1,508,095
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.3% 01 Apr 2015   115,000     116,349
JONES APPAREL GROUP INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.125% 15 Nov 2034   270,000     268,333
JP MORGAN CHASE   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.75% 01 Feb 2011   405,000     454,980
KEY BK N A MTN   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.8% 01 Jul 2014   275,000     291,248
KRAFT FOODS INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.625% 01 Nov 2011   370,000     391,809
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   8.5% 01 Dec 2029   830,000     1,135,669
MASSMUTUAL GLOBAL FGD II MTN   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.55% 15 Jul 2008   170,000     163,147
MAY DEPT STORES CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.65% 15 Jul 2024   225,000     236,751
MAY DEPT STORES CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.7% 15 Jul 2034   275,000     289,276
MBNA CR CARD MASTER NT TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.75% 15 Oct 2008   230,000     237,749
MBNA MASTER CR CARD TR II   Corporate Debt Obligation   1% 15 Jul 2007   730,000     730,149
MERIDIAN FUNDING CO LLC   Corporate Debt Obligation   1% 06 Oct 2008   175,000     174,796
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY HLDGS CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   5% 15 Feb 2014   125,000     123,760
MIDAMERICAN FDG LLC   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.927% 01 Mar 2029   1,120,000     1,256,054
MORGAN STANLEY   Corporate Debt Obligation   4% 15 Jan 2010   380,000     375,683
NATIONWIDE BLDG SOC   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.625% 30 Jan 2007   255,000     250,360
NATL CITY BK CLEVELAND OH MTBN   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.15% 01 Aug 2009   245,000     244,901
NETWORK RAIL MTN FINANCE PLC   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.625% 26 Mar 2008   470,000     454,665
NEW YORK NY   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.55% 15 Nov 2020   725,000     812,914
NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   4% 01 May 2010   80,000     77,632
NEXEN INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.05% 20 Nov 2013   140,000     139,034
NISSAN AUTO LEASE TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.9% 15 Aug 2007   370,000     369,235
NISSAN AUTO RECEIVABLES OWN TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   3.378% 15 May 2008   445,000     445,075
NORFOLK SOUTHN CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.05% 01 May 2037   55,000     64,310
ONTARIO PROV CDA   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.65% 15 Dec 2006   360,000     355,664
PECO ENERGY CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   3.5% 01 May 2008   100,000     99,293
PECO ENERGY TRANS TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.05% 01 Mar 2009   285,000     296,082
PECO ENERGY TRANS TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.8% 01 Mar 2007   99,987     100,554
PHOENIX LIFE INS CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.15% 15 Dec 2034   165,000     164,585
PROCTER + GAMBLE CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   8% 01 Sep 2024   390,000     519,397
PROCTER + GAMBLE PROFIT   Corporate Debt Obligation   9.36% 01 Jan 2021   105,000     139,410
PROLOGIS TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.1% 15 Apr 2008   205,000     224,861
PRUDENTIAL FINL INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.104% 15 Nov 2006   465,000     470,093
PSE AND G TRANSITION FDG LLC   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.74% 15 Mar 2007   35,109     35,348
PUBLIC SVC CO COLO   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.375% 01 Oct 2008   65,000     65,910
RUSSELL FRANK CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.625% 15 Jan 2009   1,000,000     1,062,350
SALOMON INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.5% 15 Feb 2008   540,000     584,700
SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.1% 15 Sep 2014   365,000     368,392
SHURGARD STORAGE CTRS INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.75% 22 Feb 2011   170,000     193,641
SLM CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   5% 01 Oct 2013   195,000     197,464
SLM STUDENT LN TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   1% 15 Mar 2011   214,690     214,682
SPRINT CAP CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   8.75% 15 Mar 2032   85,000     113,246
TATE + LYLE INTL FIN PLC   Corporate Debt Obligation   5% 15 Nov 2014   190,000     188,138
TIAA GLOBAL MKTS INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.125% 15 Nov 2007   290,000     293,698
TIAA GLOBAL MKTS INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.125% 15 Nov 2007   250,000     253,188
TIME WARNER ENTMT CO L P   Corporate Debt Obligation   8.375% 15 Mar 2023   130,000     162,982
                   

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TIME WARNER INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.625% 15 May 2029   545,000     587,243
TURNER BROADCASTING SYS INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   8.375% 01 Jul 2013   120,000     147,858
TYCO INTL GROUP S A   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.75% 15 Feb 2011   50,000     56,039
TYCO INTL GROUP S A   Corporate Debt Obligation   7% 15 Jun 2028   445,000     517,373
TYSON FOODS INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   8.25% 01 Oct 2011   70,000     83,122
U S AIR INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.76% 15 Apr 2008   634,365     68,429
UBS FIN DEL LLC   Corporate Debt Obligation   1.825% 10 Jan 2005   3,780,000     3,773,297
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.7% 15 Dec 2033   55,000     56,981
VERIZON NEW ENG INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.5% 15 Sep 2011   260,000     286,012
VERIZON NEW YORK INC   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.875% 01 Apr 2012   75,000     84,186
VIRGINIA ELEC + PWR CO   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.375% 01 Feb 2007   40,000     41,434
VOLKSWAGEN AUTO LEASE TR   Corporate Debt Obligation   2.84% 20 Jul 2007   285,000     272,219
WASHINGTON MUT BK FA CHATSWORT   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.125% 15 Jan 2015   110,000     109,253
WASHINGTON MUT BK FA CHATSWORT   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.65% 15 Aug 2014   260,000     268,941
WESTVACO CORP   Corporate Debt Obligation   7.95% 15 Feb 2031   80,000     97,732
WISCONSIN ST GEN FD ANNUAL   Corporate Debt Obligation   5.7% 01 May 2026   105,000     107,933
WORLD SVGS BK FSB OAKLAND CALI   Corporate Debt Obligation   4.125% 15 Dec 2009   215,000     215,040
WYETH   Corporate Debt Obligation   6.45% 01 Feb 2024   85,000     90,405
FED HM LN PC POOL A14627   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 01 Oct 2033   364,645     382,712
FED HM LN PC POOL A15374   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 01 Nov 2033   35,390     37,143
FED HM LN PC POOL A15531   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Nov 2033   422,367     429,469
FED HM LN PC POOL A16606   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Dec 2033   904,672     919,884
FED HM LN PC POOL A25388   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Aug 2034   928,674     944,027
FED HM LN PC POOL A25399   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 01 Aug 2034   773,477     799,402
FED HM LN PC POOL A26682   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 01 Sep 2034   906,456     936,839
FED HM LN PC POOL A26685   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 01 Sep 2034   1,418,211     1,465,747
FED HM LN PC POOL A26687   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 01 Sep 2034   821,241     848,768
FED HM LN PC POOL A26889   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Sep 2034   143,865     146,243
FED HM LN PC POOL A27478   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Oct 2034   99,870     101,521
FED HM LN PC POOL A30189   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Dec 2034   890,927     905,656
FED HM LN PC POOL B11429   Federal Agency Obligation   4.5% 01 Dec 2018   763,557     762,825
FED HM LN PC POOL B15226   Federal Agency Obligation   4.5% 01 Jun 2019   304,309     303,481
FED HM LN PC POOL C01416   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 01 Sep 2032   813,230     861,898
FED HM LN PC POOL C01437   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 01 Oct 2032   869,736     921,786
FED HM LN PC POOL C69598   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 01 Aug 2032   36,713     38,550
FED HM LN PC POOL C74597   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 01 Dec 2032   123,020     127,257
FED HM LN PC POOL E96905   Federal Agency Obligation   4.5% 01 May 2018   1,482,270     1,480,848
FED HM LN PC POOL G01705   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Jun 2034   2,164,410     2,200,193
FED HM LN PC POOL G11266   Federal Agency Obligation   7.5% 01 Dec 2016   45,979     48,770
FED HM LN PC POOL G18003   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Jul 2019   601,514     621,683
FED HOME LN MTG CORP MED TERM   Federal Agency Obligation   4.25% 04 May 2009   500,000     500,789
FEDERAL HOME LN BKS   Federal Agency Obligation   2.5% 24 Feb 2006   1,360,000     1,351,673
FEDERAL HOME LN BKS   Federal Agency Obligation   3.125% 15 Nov 2006   365,000     364,310
FEDERAL HOME LN BKS   Federal Agency Obligation   5.75% 15 Oct 2007   1,860,000     1,981,359
FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP   Federal Agency Obligation   5% 15 May 2018   340,000     348,561
FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP   Federal Agency Obligation   3% 15 Nov 2016   222,118     221,390
FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP   Federal Agency Obligation   4.875% 15 Mar 2007   975,000     1,006,695
FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP   Federal Agency Obligation   6.875% 15 Sep 2010   810,000     924,695
FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP   Federal Agency Obligation   7.12% 25 Jun 2028   54,380     55,003
FEDERAL HOME LN MTG DISC NTS   Federal Agency Obligation   0.01% 04 Jan 2005   145,000     144,891
FEDERAL HOME LN MTG DISC NTS   Federal Agency Obligation   0.01% 25 Jan 2005   1,180,000     1,177,926
FEDERAL HOME LN MTG DISC NTS   Federal Agency Obligation   0.01% 28 Jan 2005   1,680,000     1,675,975
FEDERAL NATL MTG ASSN   Federal Agency Obligation   6.625% 15 Sep 2009   785,000     876,511
FEDERAL NATL MTG ASSN   Federal Agency Obligation   6.625% 15 Nov 2010   1,595,000     1,802,529
FEDERAL NATL MTG ASSN   Federal Agency Obligation   6.625% 15 Nov 2030   180,000     214,500
FEDERAL NATL MTG ASSN   Federal Agency Obligation   6.74% 25 Aug 2007   445,000     475,818
FEDERAL NATL MTG ASSN DISC NTS   Federal Agency Obligation   0.01% 18 Jan 2005   6,265,000     6,253,988
FEDERAL NATL MTG ASSN GTD   Federal Agency Obligation   3.48% 25 Oct 2011   365,000     348,786
FNMA TBA JAN 15 SINGLE FAM   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Dec 2099   565,000     583,716
FNMA TBA JAN 30 SINGLE FAM   Federal Agency Obligation   4.5% 01 Dec 2099   1,085,000     1,048,381
FNMA TBA JAN 30 SINGLE FAM   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 01 Dec 2099   1,725,000     1,808,556
FNMA POOL 253394   Federal Agency Obligation   8% 01 Jul 2020   40,615     44,051
FNMA POOL 253635   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 01 Feb 2016   77,431     82,096
FNMA POOL 253643   Federal Agency Obligation   7.5% 01 Feb 2031   100,483     107,667
FNMA POOL 253947   Federal Agency Obligation   8% 01 Aug 2031   51,337     55,585
FNMA POOL 254261   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 01 Apr 2017   218,961     232,230
FNMA POOL 254443   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 01 Sep 2017   629,650     660,171
FNMA POOL 255079   Federal Agency Obligation   5% 01 Feb 2019   255,589     259,925
                   

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FNMA POOL 512673   Federal Agency Obligation   7.5% 01 Sep 2029   16,634     17,829
FNMA POOL 535996   Federal Agency Obligation   7.5% 01 Jun 2031   326,036     349,345
FNMA POOL 545996   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 01 Aug 2032   1,127,239     1,194,982
FNMA POOL 555515   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 01 Dec 2017   31,559     33,471
FNMA POOL 555783   Federal Agency Obligation   4.5% 01 Oct 2033   878,631     850,765
FNMA POOL 555851   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 01 Oct 2033   1,903,864     1,998,628
FNMA POOL 599596   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 01 Aug 2016   65,314     68,484
FNMA POOL 625285   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 01 Feb 2032   202,344     214,499
FNMA POOL 634503   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 01 Mar 2017   108,097     114,647
FNMA POOL 636830   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 01 Apr 2017   618,641     648,628
FNMA POOL 644693   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 01 May 2032   299,930     317,954
FNMA POOL 655114   Federal Agency Obligation   7.5% 01 Aug 2032   23,889     25,577
FNMA POOL 697322   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Dec 2033   74,680     75,881
FNMA POOL 725232   Federal Agency Obligation   5% 01 Mar 2034   3,667,931     3,646,415
FNMA POOL 725238   Federal Agency Obligation   5% 01 Mar 2034   3,861,933     3,839,278
FNMA POOL 725484   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 01 May 2034   1,852,689     1,964,030
FNMA POOL 726786   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Jul 2033   984,846     1,000,683
FNMA POOL 735059   Federal Agency Obligation   4% 01 Oct 2019   4,742,236     4,649,919
FNMA POOL 752657   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Jan 2034   148,801     151,153
FNMA POOL 758938   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Jan 2034   368,312     374,235
FNMA POOL 761420   Federal Agency Obligation   4% 01 May 2019   724,280     707,492
FNMA POOL 764852   Federal Agency Obligation   5% 01 Jan 2019   1,162,841     1,182,565
FNMA POOL 766281   Federal Agency Obligation   4.5% 01 Mar 2019   533,302     531,940
FNMA POOL 773541   Federal Agency Obligation   4% 01 Apr 2019   515,596     503,644
FNMA POOL 777746   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 May 2034   223,144     226,671
FNMA POOL 779022   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Jun 2034   233,340     237,029
FNMA POOL 793663   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Sep 2034   158,446     160,950
FNMA POOL 796872   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Nov 2034   264,441     268,621
GMACM HOME EQUITY LN TR   Federal Agency Obligation   1% 25 Apr 2033   255,000     255,474
GNMA II POOL 003151   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 20 Oct 2031   211,167     223,719
GNMA II POOL 003229   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 20 Apr 2032   102,373     108,450
GNMA II POOL 003240   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 20 May 2032   98,551     104,401
GNMA II POOL 003502   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 20 Jan 2034   80,089     84,150
GNMA II POOL 003584   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 20 Jul 2034   90,308     93,546
GNMA II POOL 003586   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 20 Jul 2034   394,263     414,257
GNMA II POOL 003598   Federal Agency Obligation   6% 20 Aug 2034   898,932     931,192
GNMA II POOL 003599   Federal Agency Obligation   6.5% 20 Aug 2034   122,582     128,799
GNMA II TBA JUMBO JAN 30   Federal Agency Obligation   5.5% 01 Dec 2099   1,200,000     1,224,000
GNMA POOL 592128   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 15 Nov 2032   26,850     28,537
GNMA POOL 596796   Federal Agency Obligation   7% 15 Dec 2032   59,936     63,700
BURLINGTON RES FIN CO   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   7.4% 01 Dec 2031   750,000     915,947
DBS BK LTD SINGAPORE   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   5% 15 Nov 2019   135,000     133,986
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM INTL FIN BV   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   8.75% 15 Jun 2030   220,000     290,501
KOREA DEV BK   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   3.875% 02 Mar 2009   85,000     83,898
PEMEX PROJ FDG MASTER TR   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   8.625% 01 Feb 2022   65,000     75,628
TELECOM ITALIA CAP   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   4% 15 Jan 2010   130,000     127,463
TELECOM ITALIA CAP   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   6% 30 Sep 2034   420,000     410,615
TELEFONOS DE MEXICO S A   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   4.5% 19 Nov 2008   295,000     296,966
VODAFONE AIRTOUCH PLC   Foreign Corporate Debt Obligation   7.75% 15 Feb 2010   775,000     899,354
QUEBEC PROV CDA   Foreign Government Obligation   4.875% 05 May 2014   345,000     350,619
UNITED MEXICAN STS   Foreign Government Obligation   6.75% 27 Sep 2034   130,000     128,375
BANK OF AMERICA   Guaranteed Investment Contract—
Net of wrapper gain of $1,288,829
  5.35% 01 Aug 2020   46,862,047     46,862,047
BANK OF AMERICA   Guaranteed Investment Contract—
Net of wrapper gain of $2,428,222
  6.08% 01 Apr 2006   93,654,272     93,654,272
GE LIFE AND ANNUITY ASSURANCE   Guaranteed Investment Contract   2.15% 14 Feb 2005   4,162,189     4,162,189
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK   Guaranteed Investment Contract—
Net of wrapper gain of $2,317,112
  5.59% 01 Jul 2020   93,525,921     93,525,921
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK   Guaranteed Investment Contract—
Net of wrapper gain of $1,279,606
  5.35% 01 Aug 2020   46,861,630     46,861,630
MONUMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.   Guaranteed Investment Contract—
Net of wrapper gain of $3,348,470
  6.63% 01 Jan 2025   160,249,122     160,249,122
*STATE STREET BANK + TRUST CO.   Guaranteed Investment Contract—
Net of wrapper gain of $3,520,699
  4.93% 31 Dec 2099   160,076,893     160,076,893
TRAVELERS INS CO   Guaranteed Investment Contract   2.42% 16 May 2006   4,158,997     4,158,997
UBS AG   Guaranteed Investment Contract—
Net of wrapper gain of $3,413,104
  5.48% 01 Jul 2020   160,184,488     160,184,488
                   

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*PARTICIPANTS LOANS   Loans with interest rates
ranging from 5.00% to 11.25%
      85,152,027     85,152,027
*BARCLAYS GLOBAL INVESTORS EQUITY INDEX FUND   Pooled Common Stock       50,191,885     854,767,805
*CAPITAL GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND   Pooled International Common Stock       13,782,796     154,918,629
*PIMCO FUNDS PAC   Pooled International Common Stock       7,811,120     83,344,646
*UBS GLOBAL EQUITY FUND   Pooled International Common Stock       386,956     168,230,213
*STATE STREET BANK + TRUST CO.   Pooled Temporary Investment
(cost of $21,751,581)
      21,751,581     21,751,581

UNITED STATES TREAS BDS

 

U S Treasury Obligation

 

9.25% 15 Feb 2016

 

215,000

 

 

306,904
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   6.25% 15 Aug 2023   1,205,000     1,410,744
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   5.375% 15 Feb 2031   1,805,000     1,951,797
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   8.125% 15 Aug 2019   1,670,000     2,279,420
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   5.5% 15 Aug 2028   575,000     622,348
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   12.75% 15 Nov 2010   1,045,000     1,133,050
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   6.125% 15 Aug 2029   2,965,000     3,481,094
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   5.25% 15 Feb 2029   2,480,000     2,601,480
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   5.25% 15 Nov 2028   8,495,000     8,903,822
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   11.25% 15 Feb 2015   205,000     322,242
UNITED STATES TREAS BDS   U S Treasury Obligation   12% 15 Aug 2013   9,845,000     12,688,512
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   6.50%, 15 Feb 2010   690,000     781,182
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   5.75% 15 Aug 2010   1,070,000     1,178,045
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   5.75% 15 Nov 2005   330,000     338,456
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   5% 15 Aug 2011   95,000     101,134
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   4.25% 15 Nov 2014   800,000     802,094
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   3.5% 15 Dec 2009   110,000     109,467
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   2.875% 30 Nov 2006   2,240,000     2,233,000
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   2.5% 31 Oct 2006   910,000     901,504
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   3.375% 15 Oct 2009   605,000     599,044
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   3.375%, 15 Sep 2009   165,000     163,492
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   4.375% 15 Aug 2012   1,475,000     1,510,204
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   6% 15 Aug 2009   1,050,000     1,158,036
UNITED STATES TREAS NTS   U S Treasury Obligation   5.75% 15 Aug 2010   1,410,000     1,552,378

Self-Directed Personal Choice Retirement Account:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  *QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTL INC   Common Stock             93,569
  GOVERNMENT SECURITIES   U. S. Government Obligations             136,634
  OTHER MARKETABLE SECURITIES   Various             127,732,542
               
Total Investments not including the Plan's Investment in the Master Trust       $ 2,787,096,579
               

*
Represents a party-in-interest

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

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SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the employee benefit plan) have duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Qwest Savings & Investment Plan    

June 29, 2005

Date

 

/s/  
BILL JOHNSTON      
Bill Johnston
Authorized Representative

 

 

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REQUIRED INFORMATION
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
QWEST SAVINGS & INVESTMENT PLAN STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS (Thousands of Dollars)
QWEST SAVINGS & INVESTMENT PLAN STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS (Thousands of Dollars)
Qwest Savings & Investment Plan NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars and Shares in Thousands)
Qwest Savings & Investment Plan Schedule H, Line 4i—Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) As of December 31, 2004 Schedule I
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