Level 3 Completes Acquisition of SAVVIS Content Delivery Network
24 January 2007
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLT) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Content Delivery Network (CDN) services business of SAVVIS, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVVS).
Pursuant to the definitive agreement, dated December 23, 2006, Level 3 has paid $132.5 million in cash to acquire certain assets, including network elements, customer contracts, and intellectual property used in SAVVIS's CDN business.
"The opportunities presented by delivering rich media applications over the Internet continue to increase, and the addition of CDN capabilities to our service portfolio will enable Level 3 to better address this important market," said Kevin O'Hara, president and chief operating officer of Level 3. "This acquisition does not require the type of physical integration associated with the metro and backbone transactions we announced in 2006. We are confident in our ability to incorporate this key capability into our service portfolio."
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLT), an international communications company, operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world. Through its customers, Level 3 is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services over its broadband fiber optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, voice services and voice over IP services. These services provide building blocks that enable Level 3's customers to meet their growing demands for advanced communications solutions. The company's Web address is http://www.Level3.com.
"Level 3 Communications," "Level 3" and the Level 3 Communications logo are registered service marks of Level 3 Communications, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statement
Some of the statements made by Level 3 in this press release are forward-looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Level 3 believes that its primary risk factors include, but are not limited to: increasing the volume of traffic on Level 3's network; developing new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; successfully completing commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services, including voice transmission services; stabilizing or reducing the rate of price compression on certain of our communications services; integrating strategic acquisitions; attracting and retaining qualified management and other personnel; and the ability to meet all of the terms and conditions of our debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.
Source: prnewswire
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