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Telecom specialist Lumen Technologies (LUMN -1.24%) just announced the sale of its mass-market fiber business to AT&T for $5.75 billion. That move continues the transformation which began last summer when it partnered with Microsoft to leverage its existing network to strengthen connectivity among Microsoft's data centers.

Asset Sale & Strategic Shift: Lumen Technologies, Inc. is selling its Mass Markets fiber-to-home business to AT&T for $5.75B, pivoting fully toward enterprise and data center connectivity. Improved Balance Sheet: Sale proceeds will reduce $4.8B in high-interest debt, lowering annual interest expense by ~$300M and cutting net debt-to-EBITDA from 4.9x to 3.9x—paving the way toward investment-grade ratings. Revised Valuation Method: With improved financial stability, the analyst now values LUMN stock at $9.76/share, based on gross PP&E minus liabilities, up from a previous fire-sale valuation of $5/share.

DENVER , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the trusted network for AI, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced at Next 25 that it is partnering with Google Cloud to deliver advanced cloud and network solutions that meet the rising demands of enterprise customers—particularly amid the rapid growth of AI workloads across industries. The partnership centers on three key initiatives that will deliver the scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity enterprises need to power their AI-driven transformation:  Integrating Google's new  Cloud WAN with Lumen connectivity services This will modernize Lumen's Network-as-a-Service offerings so Lumen-managed SD-WAN and security services can be hosted in Google Cloud regions.

DENVER , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) ("Lumen" or the "Company") today announced the successful completion of a refinancing transaction at Level 3 Financing, Inc. ("Level 3"), giving it greater financial flexibility and stability to fund its transformation. All of Level 3's existing term loans under its Credit Agreement, dated March 22, 2024 (the "Credit Agreement"), were replaced with a new $2.4 billion term loan maturing in 2032 and priced at Term SOFR + 4.25%.

Network trial paves the way for hyperscalers and enterprises to have the bandwidth agility and cost-efficiency needed for AI and next-gen applications DENVER , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) have successfully established a 1.2 terabit wavelength service trial across 3,050 kilometers (more than 1,800 miles) on Lumen's Ultra-Low-Loss (ULL) fiber network, making it the world's longest 1.2 terabit non-regenerated signal. Using 800G interfaces, Lumen and Ciena successfully tested and qualified the services to support wavelength, Ethernet, and IP services over the 1.2 Tbps single carrier channel.

Lumen Technologies is transforming into a key AI player, securing $8.5 billion in deals with tech giants and partnering with OneVizion to streamline operations. Despite a 25% share price drop, Lumen's fundamentals and AI exposure are improving, making it a 'Strong buy' with a 43% upside potential. Positive developments include a $1 billion cost savings plan, credit rating upgrade, and successful debt restructuring, enhancing Lumen's strategic positioning.

DENVER , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), will attend the following investor conferences: J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on May 15.

DENVER , Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) ("Lumen") announced that it has commenced offers to exchange newly-issued superpriority senior secured notes for certain of its outstanding unsecured senior notes.

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DENVER , Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Lumen Technologies  (NYSE: LUMN) ("Lumen"), a global integrated network solutions provider that unleashes the world's digital potential, today announced that Chris Stansbury, Lumen's executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the BofA Securities 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on September 5, 2024. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:50 a.m.