Filed by Alcatel
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Lucent Technologies Inc.
Commission File No. 001-11639
Creating the Global Leader
in Communications Solutions
August 2006
Alcatel Lucent Merger Roadshow
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SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This document contains statements regarding the proposed transaction between Lucent and Alcatel, the expected timetable
for completing the transaction, future financial and operating results, benefits and
synergies of the proposed transaction and
other statements about Lucent and Alcatels managements future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects that are
based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about Lucent
and Alcatel and the combined company,
as well as Lucents and Alcatels and the combined companys future performance and the industries in which Lucent and
Alcatel operate and the combined company will operate, in addition to managements
assumptions. Words such as
expects, anticipates, targets, goals, projects, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates, variations of
such
words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements which are not statements of historical
facts. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties
and assumptions that are difficult to assess. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is
expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are based upon a number of
important
factors including, among others: the ability to consummate the proposed transaction; difficulties and delays in
obtaining regulatory approvals for the proposed transaction; difficulties and delays in achieving synergies and cost savings;
potential difficulties
in meeting conditions set forth in the definitive merger agreement entered into by Lucent and Alcatel;
fluctuations in the telecommunications market; the pricing, cost and other risks inherent in long-term sales agreements;
exposure to the credit risk
of customers; reliance on a limited number of contract manufacturers to supply products we sell;
the social, political and economic risks of our respective global operations; the costs and risks associated with pension and
postretirement benefit obligations;
the complexity of products sold; changes to existing regulations or technical standards;
existing and future litigation; difficulties and costs in protecting intellectual property rights and exposure to infringement
claims by others; and compliance
with environmental, health and safety laws. For a more complete list and description of
such risks and uncertainties, refer to Lucents annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005 and
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the
periods ended December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2006 and Alcatels annual report
on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2005, as amended, as well as other filings by Lucent and Alcatel with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Except as required under the U.S. federal securities laws and the
rules and regulations of the SEC, Lucent and Alcatel disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking
statements after the distribution of this document, whether as
a result of new information, future events, developments,
changes in assumptions or otherwise.
Proposed Merger Transaction
Strategic Rationale
Compelling Strategic Rationale
Strategic Fit
Right Time, Right Solutions, Right Companies
Creating First True global Communications Solutions Provider
Unparalleled ability to offer integrated end-to-end solutions
Industry leading R&D platforms
Leader in converged networks
Deep customer relationships with every major service provider
Common Vision and Innovation Culture Enable Successful Execution
Achieving Significant Synergies and Enhancing Financial Position
Approx. 1.4 / $1.7 billion in annual pre-tax cost synergies within 3 years, with
a substantial majority expected to be achieved in the first 2 years post closing
NPV of cost synergies approximately 10 / $12 billion
Combined CY05 revenues of 21 / $25 billion, cash of 9 / $11 billion
EPS accretive in the first year post closing with synergies, excluding
restructuring charges and amortization of intangible assets
Enhancing Shareholder Value
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OCT 2005**
APRIL 2006**
JUNE 2006**
Ericsson to buy
most of Marconi
Alcatel & Lucent
to merge
Nokia & Siemens
combine comm
equipment units
Alcatel-Lucent
18.6 Bn
revenues*
Ericsson-Marconi
16.4 Bn
revenues*
Nokia Siemens
Networks
15.8 Bn
revenues*
* Calendar Year 2005, Alcatel Lucent revenues are Post-Thales transaction
** Transaction announcement dates
A leader in
converged networks &
services
Telecom Industry Going Through Significant Consolidation
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Industry Leading Portfolio & Business Profile
Creating first true global
communications solutions
provider
Diversified portfolio of
complementary products
Diverse customer base
Extensive end-to-end
Services & Support
capabilities
Leading R&D capabilities
Leader in Converged Networks & Services
A leader in IPTV, NGN / IMS & 3G
Spread Spectrum (CDMA & UMTS)
Critical capabilities in next-gen network
transformation, multi-vendor capability
35% Europe, 34% NA, 31% RoW
(RoW: Asia-Pac 15%, Middle East & Africa 9%,
Caribbean & Latin America 7%)*
2.4 Bn spend**, 25,000 patents**,
>26,000 staff**
#1 wireline, #3 mobility, in the top 3
in applications & services
* % of CY05 revenues ** CY05, patents & staff as of Dec. 31, 2005
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Proposed Merger Transaction
Status Update
Balanced team leverages talent and experience
SERVICES
John Meyer
ENTERPRISE
Hubert
de Pesquidoux
WIRELINE
Michel Rahier
WIRELESS
Mary Chan
CONVERGENCE
Marc Rouanne
Corporate Centers
Worldwide Integrated Supply Chain & Procurement
Optimal Corporate Structure Defined
CARRIER Etienne Fouques
Business Groups
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EUROPE
& SOUTH
Olivier Picard
EUROPE &
NORTH
Vince Molinaro
NORTH
AMERICA
Cindy Christy
ASIA-
PACIFIC
Frederic Rose
Optimal Corporate Structure Defined
Regions
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Board of Directors and Senior Management Team Named
Balanced team leverages talent and experience
Directors named on July 27, 2006 and to be confirmed
at shareholders meeting
Directors: 6 from Alcatel, 6 from Lucent, 2 mutually agreed
still
to be named
2 observers
Substantial portion of senior management team already announced
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Expected Cost Synergies
~ 30%
~ 70%
1.4/$1.7 Bn
Tangible and Clearly Identified
Approx. 1.4 / $1.7 billion in annual
pre-tax cost synergies within 3 years
About 70% expected to be achieved in
the first 2 years post closing
~ 30% Costs of goods sold
~70% Operating expenses
~ 55% of synergies related to
workforce reductions (approximately
9,000 people)
10 / $12 billion NPV of cost
synergies expected to accrue to
shareholders of combined company
Cost synergies
Cumulative % achieved by year
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Expected Cost Synergies
* Currency exchange rate ratio: Euro 1 = USD 1.22
Examples of planning progress to date *
End of year-3 targets identified
Real Estate: 100M / $122M
Supply Chain/Procurement:
250M / $305M
Platform Convergence: 400M / $488M
Potential for revenue synergies
Corporate Functions
Real Estate
Information Technology
Supply Chain and Procurement
Sales and Marketing
Services
Research & Development
Platform Convergence
Tangible and Clearly Identified
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Status of Merger Closing Items
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On track to complete our merger transaction by the end of
calendar
year 2006, which is within the six to 12 month
timeframe originally announced on April 2
Approvals Required
Status
Regulatory
SEC
Completed
AMF
Completed
Shareholder meetings
To be held on Sept. 7th
CFIUS
P
rocess On
-
going
Anti
-
Trust
US Hart
-
Scott
-
Rod
ino (HSR)
Completed
European Union
Completed
Lucent Pension Plans and Retiree Healthcare
* Qualified U.S. pension plans, contributions based on current pension funding rules. **As of June 30, 2006
Pensions
Combined over funded status on a GAAP basis as of Sept. 30, 2005
Fair Value of Plan Assets of approximately $34 billion
Benefit Obligation of approximately $31 billion
Fair Value of Plan Assets at June 30, 2006 of approx. $34 billion
During fiscal 3Q06 allocation of overall U.S. pension plan assets changed to
about 50/50 equity/fixed-income securities
Currently do not expect to make contributions through 2007*
Believe it is unlikely that any required contributions would have a material
impact on liquidity through 2010
Retiree Healthcare
Provide benefits for approximately 182,000 retirees and dependents**
Obligations and plan assets for management and formerly represented
retirees accounted for separately
Management funded out of operating cash
Formerly Represented funded out of trusts ($232 million available**);
$2.2 billion of pension plan assets eligible to fund as of Jan. 1, 2006
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Compelling Strategic Rationale
Strategic Fit
Right Time, Right Solutions, Right Companies
Creating First True global Communications Solutions Provider
Unparalleled ability to offer integrated end-to-end solutions
Industry leading R&D platforms
Leader in converged networks
Deep customer relationships with every major service provider
Common Vision and Innovation Culture Enable Successful Execution
Achieving Significant Synergies and Enhancing Financial Position
Approx. 1.4 / $1.7 billion in annual pre-tax cost synergies within 3 years, with
a substantial majority expected to be achieved in the first 2 years post closing
NPV of cost synergies approximately 10 / $12 billion
Combined CY05 revenues of 21 / $25 billion, cash of 9 / $11 billion
EPS accretive in the first year post closing with synergies, excluding
restructuring charges and amortization of intangible assets
Enhancing Shareholder Value
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Questions & Answers
WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FILED WITH THE SEC
In connection with the proposed transaction between Lucent and Alcatel, Alcatel has filed a registration statement on Form F-
4 (File no. 33-133919) (the Form F-4), which includes a definitive proxy
statement/prospectus, dated August 4, 2006,
relating to the Alcatel ordinary shares underlying the Alcatel American Depositary Shares (ADS) to be issued in the
proposed transaction. Alcatel and Lucent have also filed, and intend
to continue to file, additional relevant materials with the
SEC, including a registration statement on Form F-6 (the Form F-6 and together with the Form F-4, the Registration
Statements) to register the Alcatel ADSs to be issued
in the proposed transaction. The Registration Statements and the
related proxy statement/prospectus contain important information about Lucent, Alcatel, the proposed transaction and related
matters. Investors and security holders
may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Lucent and Alcatel
through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free
copies of materials filed with the SEC
by Lucent and Alcatel by contacting Investor Relations at www.lucent.com, by mail to
600 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974 or by telephone at 908-582-8500 and from Alcatel by contacting
Investor Relations at www.alcatel.com, by mail to
54, rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris, France or by telephone at 33-1-4
0-76-10-10.