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CENTURYLINK, INC. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 20, 2020. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. D05061-P33759 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 26, 2020 Date: May 20, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM CDT Location: CenturyLink Auditorium CenturyLink Headquarters 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe, LA 71203 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above through a broker or other nominee. 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,scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, 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. How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. D05062-P33759
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Voting Items 1c. Peter C. Brown 1a. Martha H. Bejar 1b. Virginia Boulet 1f. T. Michael Glenn 1d. Kevin P. Chilton 1e. Steven T. Clontz 1i. Michael J. Roberts 1k. Jeffrey K. Storey 1g. W. Bruce Hanks 1h. Hal S. Jones 1j. Laurie A. Siegel 2. Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent auditor for 2020. 5. In their discretion to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Meeting. 3. Amend our 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. 4. Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation. 1. Elect 11 directors. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4. NOTE: If you plan to attend the meeting and would like directions, please visit our website, http://ir.centurylink.com. D05063-P33759
Voting Instructions D05063-P33759