Lumen Technologies Secures $825M Revolving Credit Facility, Refinancing Existing Debt

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Lumen Technologies entered into an $825 million revolving credit agreement, replacing a prior facility, which is crucial for maintaining liquidity and operations amidst recent financial losses and negative equity.

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• New Revolving Credit Facility

  Lumen Technologies, Inc. entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement providing for a revolving credit facility with commitments of $825 million.

• Refinancing of Existing Debt

  This new Credit Agreement replaces and terminates the Superpriority Revolving/Term A Credit Agreement, dated March 22, 2024, with its revolving commitments permanently reduced to zero.

• Maturity and Interest Terms

  The revolving credit facility matures on April 14, 2029. Borrowings bear interest at Term SOFR (subject to a 0.00% floor) plus 2.75% or a base rate plus 1.75%, adjustable based on Lumen's total net leverage ratio.

• Guarantees and Financial Covenants

  Certain Lumen subsidiaries will provide unconditional guarantees, some secured by liens. Level 3 Parent, LLC and its subsidiaries will guarantee up to $150 million, secured by liens. Qwest Corporation and its subsidiaries will provide an unsecured guarantee of collection. The agreement includes financial covenants, commencing June 30, 2026, requiring a maximum total net leverage ratio not to exceed 5.25 to 1.00 and an interest coverage ratio not less than 2.00 to 1.00.

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Lumen Technologies has successfully secured an $825 million revolving credit facility, a critical development given the company's reported significant net loss and negative stockholders' equity in fiscal year 2025. This new facility replaces and terminates a previous credit agreement from March 2024, providing essential liquidity and extending the company's financial runway until April 2029. The successful refinancing under reasonable terms, despite the company's financial challenges, is a positive signal for stability and ongoing operations. Investors should monitor the company's compliance with the new financial covenants, including the maximum total net leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio, which will be key indicators of its financial health moving forward.