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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 1999
U S WEST, Inc.
(Formerly "USW-C, Inc.")
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
A Delaware Corporation Commission File IRS Employer Identification
(State of Incorporation) Number 1-14087 No. 84-0953188
1801 California Street, Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Telephone Number (303) 672-2700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(The Exhibits Index is located on page 2 of this report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 31, 1999, U S WEST announced that it has monetized a
portion of its ownership stake in Global Crossing Ltd. The press release is
filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits Index
Exhibit 99 - Press Release issued by the Company on December 31, 1999 entitled
"U S WEST Monetizes Portion of Global Crossing Stock Ownership"
SIGNATURE
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.
U S WEST, Inc.
(Formerly "USW-C, Inc.")
By: /s/ Thomas O. McGimpsey
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Thomas O. McGimpse
Assistant Secretary
Dated: January 4, 2000