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Lumen Technologies

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of integrated communications to residential and business customers. It operates through the following segments: Business and Mass Markets. Business segment provides products and services under four sales channels to enterprise and commercial customers. Mass Markets segment focuses on consumer and small business customers. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Monroe, LA.

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Lumen Technologies plans growth strategy amidst revenue challenges

Lumen Technologies aims to pivot towards growth in 2023 by focusing on customer obsession, innovation, and go-to-market enhancements.
The company is strategically aligning actions with its mission statement, simplifying operations, and investing in technology and leadership for performance.
Despite challenges in revenue stability and macroeconomic influences, Lumen's focus on growth initiatives and operational improvements positions it for future success.

Lumen Technologies reports Q1 decline, focuses on innovation and growth

Lumen Technologies faced challenges with declining financial metrics but showcased innovation and growth in enterprise sales.
The company is focused on simplifying operations, reducing debt, and building a culture of trust and diversity.
Future opportunities lie in executing growth initiatives, digitizing assets, and optimizing costs for a turnaround.
Analysts raised questions about customer conversations, sales trends, and the Quantum Fiber deployment progress.

Lumen Technologies reports growth in customer migration and financial improvements

Lumen Technologies showcased progress in customer migration and financial improvements despite revenue declines.
The company's focus on driving commercial excellence and introducing innovations positions it for growth.
Challenges include addressing upcoming debt maturities and ongoing efforts in simplification and debt structure.
Excitement about initial results and opportunities for improvement in sales platforms and marketing efforts.

Lumen Technologies repositions for growth amidst Q3 financial challenges

Lumen Technologies navigates challenges with strategic divestitures and debt restructuring while focusing on operational improvements and innovation for growth. Q3 results impacted by divestitures, but outlook positive with sustained revenue improvement expected in mid-2024.

Lumen Technologies resilient in Q4, eyes digital growth opportunities

Lumen Technologies showcased resilience in Q4 with strategic progress and focus on commercial excellence.
The company faces challenges in revenue variability across segments but sees opportunities in digital services and industry consolidation.
Overall, Lumen's performance reflects a balanced approach to growth, operational efficiency, and maximizing asset value.

Lumen Technologies reports Q1 growth amidst revenue challenges and innovation

Lumen Technologies showcased resilience in Q1 with revenue growth, strong enterprise sales, and innovative solutions. While facing revenue challenges, the company is focused on reshaping its business, driving customer adoption, and launching new security services. Opportunities in high-capacity network services and digital growth are key focus areas for Lumen.

Lumen Technologies reports Q2 revenue decline, eyes AI network growth

Lumen Technologies is navigating revenue declines with a focus on operational efficiency, strong partnerships, and growth in key segments like fiber broadband.
Challenges include managing cash flow, balancing revenue growth with ongoing investments, and overcoming short-term EBITDA fluctuations.
Opportunities lie in future deals, network expansion for AI support, and strategic partnerships to drive revenue and EBITDA growth in the long term.

Lumen Technologies excels in digital transformation amid revenue challenges

Lumen Technologies showcased strong operational and financial performance in Q3 2024, despite revenue declines from legacy businesses.
The company's focus on digital transformation, AI backbone, and strategic partnerships positions it well for future growth and innovation.
While facing challenges in revenue growth and meeting financial targets, Lumen has opportunities to capitalize on digital revenue growth and the AI economy.

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Apollo Global Management

Apollo Global Management Inc (NYSE: APO) discussed acquiring a portfolio of assets from communications infrastructure provider Lumen Technologies Inc (NYSE: LUMN), Bloomberg reports. Apollo aims to acquire Lumen's consumer operations in certain U.S. states in a transaction valued at over $5 billion.

Apollo In Talks To Acquire Lumen's Assets In An Over $5B Deal: Bloomberg

Shaw was acquired at above a 10x multiple, could the same apply to Lumen's business? Lumen has a more resilient and international wireline, but there are reasonable synergies in the Shaw acquisition.

Shaw Acquisition Not A Lumen Price Discovery Catalyst

Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) has reduced annual interest expense from $2.2 billion in 2018 to an estimated $1.55 billion in 2021 by paying down and refinancing debt.

Lumen Technologies: Plenty Of Interest Cost Savings Ahead

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Lumen Tech. has struggled for years to return to revenue growth. The company has seen an improving sales cycle starting in March and is now looking at share buybacks.

Lumen: Out Of Excuses

DENVER, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced today a strategic relationship with Microsoft that will shape the next generation of enterprise application delivery by bringing Microsoft Azure capabilities onto the Lumen platform. Mutual customers will benefit from being able to run their Microsoft-based solutions closer to where digital interactions are occurring using the global Edge Computing services of Lumen, creating one of the fastest, most secure platforms for applications and data.

From the cloud to the edge, Lumen Technologies is reshaping enterprise application delivery with Microsoft

LUMN's focus on its large, dense, and strong fiber network in the U.S. positions it to profit from the "4th Industrial Revolution" The stock is cheap with a fat dividend yield that is well-covered by free cash flow.

Lumen: Get Paid To Wait On The 4th Industrial Revolution

DENVER, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) will release its second quarter 2021 results on Aug. 4, 2021. The company will broadcast a live conference call on its Investor Relations website at http://ir.lumen.com at 5 p.m.

Lumen Technologies sets second quarter 2021 earnings call date

DENVER, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that its Next Generation 911 platform is the first recipient of Frost & Sullivan's 2021 Enabling Platform Leadership Award in the NG911 market. The Lumen NG911 platform improves the delivery of emergency calls and enables residents to contact 911 not only by making a voice call—it also lays the foundation for pictures and videos in the future.

Award recognizes Lumen NextGen911 platform for improving emergency call delivery

DENVER, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- When caring for patients, every second counts. Immediate access to crucial data can mean more accurate and potentially lifesaving healthcare diagnoses or procedures.

Faster access to critical data and better application performance can be a matter of life and death

Lumen, formerly CenturyLink, has cut its dividend twice in the last 10 years -- but this time, things are different.

Can Investors Trust Lumen's High Yield?

DENVER, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Lotus Labs, the threat intelligence arm of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), today released a detailed report about a suspected Pakistani threat actor that executed a custom-developed framework to compromise multiple targets in South Asia, including a power company in India. The threat is noteworthy because of the steps it takes to avoid detection and the critical nature of the targets.

Lumen Black Lotus Labs issues important report on suspected Pakistani threat actor targeting victims in South and Central Asia

DENVER, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced that it completed its previously-announced private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). Lumen used the net proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand, to repay at maturity its outstanding 6.45% Senior Notes, Series S, due 2021.

Lumen Technologies Completes Private Offering of Senior Notes

DENVER, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To enable media distributors and service providers to deliver video content more quickly and easily to audiences anywhere around the globe, on any device, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has introduced Lumen Media Transformation. Lumen Media Transformation creates high-quality online viewing experiences by combining advanced video encoding technologies with the Lumen global fiber and Edge networks.

Lumen Media Transformation takes live and on-demand video from the camera to the Edge

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Management Presents at Wells Fargo Virtual Media Telco Day: 5G & Streaming & Beyond Conference (Transcript)

Company executing another set of debt transactions.

Lumen Nearing Next Debt Stage

The shares of Lumen Technologies Inc (NYSE: LUMN) have received a price target increase from $8 to $10 by MoffettNathanson. These are the details.

LUMN Stock Price: $10 Target By MoffettNathanson

DENVER, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Lotus Labs®, the threat intelligence arm of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), recently uncovered a hacktivist campaign that leveraged misconfigured routers and switches to distribute an anti-government manifesto. More than 18,000 devices worldwide are still exposed to the potential abuse.

Black Lotus Labs uncovers hacktivist campaign that used a misconfigured router to spread an anti-government manifesto

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Management presents at Cowen 49th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (Transcript)

DENVER, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced that it has agreed to sell $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of its unsecured 5.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes") pursuant to the private offering announced earlier today. The 2029 Notes were priced to investors at par and will mature on June 15, 2029.

Lumen Technologies announces pricing of Senior Notes

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DENVER, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced that, subject to market conditions, it plans to offer $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of fixed-rate, unsecured Senior Notes (the "New Notes") in a proposed private offering that will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Lumen plans to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand, for general corporate purposes, including reducing its indebtedness by repaying at maturity its outstanding 6.45% Senior Notes, Series S, due 2021.

Lumen announces proposed private offering of Senior Notes

Divestiture of non-core assets is being actively pursued.

Lumen Technologies: Divestiture Catalyst Is On The Horizon

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