CenturyTel-Embarq Merger Gains Shareholder Approval

MONROE, La. and OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ — Combination Will Create Industry-Leading Communications Provider. CenturyTel (NYSE: CTL) and EMBARQ (NYSE: EQ) today announce that shareholders of both companies have approved all proposals related to the CenturyTel/EMBARQ merger.