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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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Lumen's (LUMN) Q2 performance continues to be hurt by the conclusion of the CAF II program.

Lumen (LUMN) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN ) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael McCormack - SVP. IR Jeffrey Storey - President, CEO & Director Christopher Stansbury - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Philip Cusick - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Eric Luebchow - Wells Fargo Securities James Ratcliffe - Evercore ISI Batya Levi - UBS Bora Lee-Marks - RBC Capital Markets Nicholas Del Deo - MoffettNathanson Brett Feldman - Goldman Sachs Group David Barden - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Operator Greetings, and welcome to Lumen Technologies Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call.

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) CEO Jeffrey Storey on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Second Quarter 2022 Highlights Reported Net Income of $344 million for the second quarter 2022, compared to reported Net Income of $506 million for the second quarter 2021 Diluted EPS of $0.34 for the second quarter 2022, compared to $0.46 per share for the second quarter 2021. Excluding Special Items, Diluted EPS of $0.35 per share for the second quarter 2022, compared to $0.48 per share for the second quarter 2021 Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $1.811 billion for the second quarter 2022, compared to $2.109 billion 1 for the second quarter 2021, excluding Special Items of $47 million and $20 million, respectively Reported Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $1.396 billion for the second quarter 2022 Generated Free Cash Flow of $668 million for the second quarter 2022, compared to $1.044 billion for the second quarter 2021, excluding cash paid for Special Items of $33 million and $51 million, respectively Reiterated full-year 2022 financial outlook measures Completed the $2.7 billion divestiture of its Latin American business to Stonepeak on August 1 DENVER , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Lumen Technologies reports second quarter 2022 results

Lumen's Quantum Fiber service raises the speed ceiling and provides one of the fastest broadband speeds in the U.S. to homes and small businesses DENVER , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), through its premier fiber internet service, Quantum Fiber, is now offering one of the fastest internet speeds in the U.S. Upload and download speeds up to 8 gigabits per second are now available to select residents and small businesses in cities near Denver, Minneapolis and Seattle, with more cities to come.   We're investing in technology and internet speeds that will continue to push families and businesses into the future.

Quantum Fiber launches multi-gig service, delivering symmetric 8 gigabit internet speeds in select cities

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DENVER , Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaun Andrews, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), will present at the Cowen 8th Annual Communications Infrastructure Summit on August 9. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 6:55 p.m.

Lumen Technologies to Present at the Cowen 8th Annual Communications Infrastructure Summit

New strategic relationship between Lumen and Cirion offers benefits for customers of both companies DENVER , Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies  (NYSE: LUMN) said today it has officially closed the sale of its Latin American operations to Stonepeak for $2.7 billion cash. This Latin American business is called Cirion, operating as an independent portfolio company of Stonepeak.

Lumen Closes Sale of its Latin American Business to Stonepeak

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Leading-Edge Fiber Network to Reach Over 70,000 Potential Customers in Wisconsin by End of 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. , July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today outlined its planned fiber network build for the state of Wisconsin.

Brightspeed Announces Initial Fiber Build Markets for Wisconsin

Lumen will provide CBP with mission-critical communications support WASHINGTON , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently selected Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) to provide the mission-critical communications, internet connectivity and network services that support the law enforcement agency's systems and facilities across the nation and abroad. Speed Read: Lumen will provide CBP with a mix of secure, resilient communications services that enable the agency to carry out its essential mission at ports of entry, airports, borders and other facilities in the U.S. and around the world.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection selects Lumen for network services contract

DENVER , July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) (the "Company" or "Lumen") and its indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries Level 3 Financing, Inc. ("Level 3 Financing") and Embarq Florida, Inc. ("Embarq Florida") have commenced cash tender offers pursuant to which (i) Level 3 Financing has offered to purchase any and all of its outstanding 5.375% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") and 5.250% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes" and, together with the 2025 Notes, the "Any and All Notes") (collectively, the "Any and All Tender Offers") and (ii) Embarq Florida has offered to purchase its 7.125% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes") and 8.375% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "8.375% 2025 Notes" and, together with the 2023 Notes, the "Embarq Notes") and the Company has offered to purchase its outstanding 5.125% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "Lumen Notes" and, together with the Embarq Notes, the "Maximum Tender Notes" and together with the Any and All Notes, the "Notes") (collectively, the "Maximum Tender Offers" and, together with the Any and All Tender Offers, the "Tender Offers") up to an aggregate principal amount of Maximum Tender Notes that will not exceed $1,000,000,000 less the aggregate principal amount of Any and All Notes purchased on the Early Settlement Date (as defined herein), if any (or, if no Early Settlement Date, on the Final Settlement Date (as defined herein)) (subject to increase or decrease by the applicable offeror, the "Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount"); provided that the Tender Offer for the Lumen Notes will be subject to an aggregate principal amount sublimit of $350,000,000 (subject to increase or decrease by us, the "Series Tender Cap"). There is no aggregate principal amount sublimit applicable to any other series of Notes.

Lumen Announces Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations

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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) announces the expansion of Edge Computing Solutions to modernize digital experiences and satisfy the needs of enterprises.

Lumen (LUMN) Invests in Edge Network, Expands Into Europe

State-of-the-Art Fiber Network to Reach Over 130,000 Potential Customers in Missouri by End of 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it will build a large segment of its planned fiber optics network in Missouri, where it expects to deliver, by end of 2023, over 130,000 new fiber passings in portions of nineteen counties in the first phase of construction in the state.

Brightspeed Announces Initial Fiber Build Markets for Missouri

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Businesses in the region can now tap into the power of the Lumen platform to deploy applications and workloads at the cloud edge LONDON , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is investing in its global Edge network and expanding its Edge Computing Solutions into Europe, providing the low latency platform businesses need to extend their high-bandwidth, data-intensive applications out to the cloud edge. This expansion is part of Lumen's continued investment in next-generation solutions that transform digital experiences and meet the demands of today's global businesses.

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Next-Gen Fiber Network to Reach up to 14,000 Potential Customers in Louisiana by End of 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it will deliver, by the end of 2023, up to 14,000 new fiber passings in the first phase of its fiber optics network build in the state of Louisiana.

Brightspeed Announces Initial Fiber Build Markets for Louisiana

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Lumen Technologies: Closer Than Ever to a $10.2 Billion Windfall

DENVER , July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), will release its second quarter 2022 results on August 3, 2022. 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 2022 earnings call date

Secures All Required State Approvals to Support Expansion of Fiber-Based Internet Investment Across Its Multistate Territory Apollo/Lumen Transaction on Track to Close in Early Fourth Quarter 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it has now secured all necessary state-required regulatory approvals in the 20 states that comprise its operating footprint, marking a significant milestone as the company readies for day one operations.

Brightspeed Achieves Major Regulatory Milestone in Its Operational Readiness Preparations

Gig-Speed Fiber Optics Network to Reach Over 170,000 Potential Customers in Ohio by End of 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it will build a substantial portion of its planned fiber optics network in Ohio, where it expects to deliver, by end of 2023, over 170,000 new fiber passings in portions of a dozen counties in the first phase of construction in the state.

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