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Lumen Technologies Further Enhances Capital Structure to Power AI-Era Network Expansion
DENVER, August 18, 2025--Lumen Technologies, Inc. ("Lumen," "us," "we" or "our") (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. ("Level 3 Financing"), has closed its previously announced offering of $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 7.000% First Lien Notes due 2034 (the "First Lien Notes"). The First Lien Notes have a maturity date of March 31, 2034 and are guaranteed and secured on a first lien basis by Level 3 Parent, LLC, the direct parent of L
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