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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 27, 2010 |
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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Level 3 Communications, Inc. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware | 0-15658 | 47-0210602 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | (Commission
File Number) | IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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1025 Eldorado Blvd., Broomfield, Colorado | 80021 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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720-888-1000 |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
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Not applicable |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On April 27, 2010, Level 3 Communications, Inc. (“Level 3”) issued an irrevocable notice to redeem its 10% Convertible Senior Notes due 2011 (the “10% Notes”) on May 27, 2010. The aggregate principal amount outstanding of $171,800,000.00 of the 10% Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price of $1,016.70 per $1,000.00 principal amount of 10% Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including the redemption date of May 27, 2010. Level 3 will use cash on hand to fund the redemption of the 10% Notes. The 10% Notes have a maturity date of May 1, 2011.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| Level 3 Communications, Inc. |
| Neil J. Eckstein, Senior Vice President |
Date: April 28, 2010
