Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 7, 2013, Level 3 Communications, Inc. ("Level 3") issued a press release to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, James Q. Crowe, has informed the Level 3 Board of Directors (the "Board") of his intention to transition out of his position as Chief Executive Officer by the end of 2013.

The Board has formed a Transition Planning Committee to assist it with the process of identifying and selecting a new chief executive officer, and with the planning for the leadership transition. The timing of the transition is subject to change at the Board's discretion in consultation with Mr. Crowe.

The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired

None

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

None

(c) Shell Company Transactions

None

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated March 7, 2013.

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