Lumen Technologies Completes Redemption and Amends Qwest Credit Agreement

Rhea-AI Summary

Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced that its subsidiary, Qwest Corporation, completed significant debt transactions. On October 23, 2020, Qwest amended its 2015 term loan with CoBank ACB, extending its maturity from February 2025 to October 2027, and increasing the loan amount from $100 million to $215 million. Additionally, on October 26, 2020, Qwest redeemed $160 million of its 6.625% Notes due 2055 at par, plus accrued interest. These actions aim to align Qwest's financial structure and enhance liquidity.

Positive

• Increased term loan amount from $100 million to $215 million, improving liquidity.
• Extended maturity date of term loan from February 2025 to October 2027, providing more time for repayment.

Negative

• Redemption of $160 million principal amount of 6.625% Notes due 2055 may indicate higher debt servicing costs.

DENVER, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies* (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that Qwest Corporation, its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary ("Qwest"), completed the following debt transactions.

On Oct. 23, 2020, Qwest extended and amended its 2015 term loan with CoBank ACB. As amended, the maturity date of the term loan was extended from Feb. 20, 2025 to Oct. 23, 2027. The amendments also increased the amount of the term loan from $100 million to $215 million, added LIBOR transition language, and revised certain of the covenants to conform them to those contained in other of Lumen's consolidated debt instruments.

On Oct. 26, 2020, Qwest completed its previously announced redemption of the remaining $160 million principal amount of its 6.625% Notes due 2055 at par plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Additional information regarding this redemption is available from U.S. Bank National Association.

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* The Lumen brand was launched on Sept. 14, 2020. As a result, CenturyLink Inc. is referred to as Lumen Technologies, or simply Lumen. The legal name CenturyLink Inc. is expected to be formally changed to Lumen Technologies, Inc. upon satisfying all applicable legal requirements.

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FAQ

What debt transactions did Lumen Technologies complete on October 26, 2020?

On October 26, 2020, Lumen's Qwest Corporation completed the redemption of $160 million of its 6.625% Notes due 2055.

How much was Qwest Corporation's term loan increased to in October 2020?

Qwest Corporation's term loan was increased from $100 million to $215 million.

What is the new maturity date for Qwest's term loan after the October 2020 amendment?

The new maturity date for Qwest's term loan is October 23, 2027.

What financial impact does the redemption of 6.625% Notes have on Lumen Technologies?

The redemption of the notes may lead to higher debt servicing costs for Lumen Technologies.