“For Qwest, I think it’s a good move. It gives Qwest shareholders a premium to where the stock price was (Wednesday), and it gives them a 50 percent bump up in the dividend.”
“We all are disappointed at the prospect of losing the Qwest corporate headquarters, but this transaction, in an ever-changing telecommunications industry, could lead to long-term stability for the vast majority of Qwest employees, retirees, customers and shareholders. Colorado will continue to serve as a regional hub for what will be a vast 37-state service area, and we expect that a significant number of jobs will remain here.”
“As Coloradans, we are concerned about the impact the merger of Qwest and CenturyLink will have on our state’s economy, particularly during these difficult economic times. Qwest is an important partner and employer in our state, and we have been in close contact to ensure we are doing everything we can to make sure this merger results in the best possible outcome for Colorado.”
