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Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Lumen Technologies, Inc. · 10-Q · Q2 FY2026 · Period ended Jun 30, 2026
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As of June 30, 2026, we were exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on our variable rate long-term debt obligations and fluctuations in certain foreign currencies.
Interest Rate Risk
Our management periodically reviews our exposure to interest rate fluctuations and implements strategies to manage the risk. From time to time, we have used derivative instruments to convert variable interest rates to fixed rates. We maintain policies and procedures governing risk assessment, approval, reporting, and monitoring of derivative activities. As of June 30, 2026, we did not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
As of June 30, 2026, we had $2.4 billion aggregate principal amount of debt bearing unhedged floating interest rates based on the secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR"). A hypothetical increase of 100 basis points in SOFR relating to our unhedged floating rate debt would, among other things, increase our annual loss before income taxes by $24 million.
Foreign Currency Risk
We conduct a small portion of our business in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the currency in which our consolidated financial statements are reported. Although we continue to evaluate strategies to mitigate risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, we expect to continue recognizing gains or losses from international transactions. Accordingly, changes in foreign currency rates relative to the U.S. dollar could positively or negatively impact our operating results.