Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) has successfully completed the transactions outlined in the amended and restated Transaction Support Agreement (TSA), resulting in over $15 billion of outstanding indebtedness and commitments of the company and its subsidiaries. The company achieved significant participation in the term loan transactions, including 94.4% for the Lumen TLA/A-1 term loans, 98.5% for the Lumen TLB term loans, and 99.5% for the Level 3 TLB term loans.
As a result of these transactions, Lumen is now in a strengthened liquidity position, having closed a new approximately $1 billion revolving credit facility maturing in June 2028 and completing the private placement of $1.325 billion aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due November 2029. This has significantly improved the company's near-term debt maturity profile, reducing the amount of maturities outstanding for 2025 to 2026 from approximately $2.1 billion to around $600 million, and total maturities outstanding for 2027 from approximately $9.5 billion to approximately $800 million.
Kate Johnson, President and CEO of Lumen, expressed that this is a significant milestone that clears the runway for the company's transformation and signals confidence in their strategy and progress. Chris Stansbury, Chief Financial Officer of Lumen, also acknowledged the dedication and commitment of the Lumen team, as well as the unwavering trust of customers, vendors, and partners in the business and its future.
These developments demonstrate creditors' and stakeholders' belief in Lumen's turnaround plan and pivot to growth strategy, as the company moves forward as a stronger entity with increased financial flexibility, primed to execute on its business transformation plans. Today, the company's shares have moved -5.3% to a price of $1.62. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
