1 EXHIBIT 99B.3 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS U S WEST, Inc. (UNAUDITED) March 31, December 31, In millions 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------- ---------------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $148 $209 Accounts and notes receivable 1,664 1,693 Inventories and supplies 199 189 Deferred tax asset 343 352 Prepaid and other 335 323 ---------------------- Total current assets 2,689 2,766 ---------------------- Property, plant and equipment - net 13,930 13,997 Investment in Time Warner Entertainment 2,509 2,522 Intangible assets - net 1,887 1,858 Investment in international ventures 994 881 Net investment in assets held for sale 414 302 Other assets 1,176 878 ---------------------- Total assets $23,599 $23,204 ====================== LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term debt $3,565 $2,837 Accounts payable 729 944 Employee compensation 316 367 Dividends payable 252 251 Current portion of restructuring charges 359 337 Other 1,364 1,278 ---------------------- Total current liabilities 6,585 6,014 ---------------------- Long-term debt 5,137 5,101 Postretirement and other postemployment benefit obligations 2,281 2,502 Deferred taxes, credits and other 2,013 2,154 Preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption 51 51 Common shareowners' equity: Common shares 8,092 8,056 Cumulative deficit (360) (458) LESOP guarantee (187) (187) Foreign currency translation adjustments (13) (29) ---------------------- Total common shareowners' equity 7,532 7,382 ---------------------- Total liabilities and shareowners' equity $23,599 $23,204 ====================== - 7 -