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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-A/A
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For Registration of Certain Classes of Securities
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
USW-C, INC.
(to be renamed "U S WEST, Inc.")
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 84-0953188
(State of incorporation or (I.R.S. Employer Identification
organization) No.)
1801 CALIFORNIA STREET 80202
DENVER, COLORADO (zip code)
(Address of principal executive
offices)
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SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
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TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH
TO BE SO REGISTERED EACH CLASS IS TO BE REGISTERED
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Common Stock, par value New York Stock Exchange
$.01 per share
Junior Preferred Stock New York Stock Exchange
Purchase Rights
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If this form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant
to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c), check the following box. /X/
If this Form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant
to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Information Instruction A.(d), check the following box. / /
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form
relates.
___333-45765___ (if applicable)
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
___None___
(TITLE OF CLASS)
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED.
A description of the Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the
Registrant, and the attached Series A Junior Preferred Stock Purchase Rights, is
contained under the caption "Chapter 8: Capital Stock-New U S WEST Capital
Stock" in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No.
333-45765), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 2. EXHIBITS.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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1 -- Restated Certificate of Incorporation of U S WEST, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3-A to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-45765)
2 -- Bylaws of U S WEST, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3-B to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-45765)
3 -- Rights Agreement between USW-C, Inc. (to be renamed U S WEST, Inc.) and State Street Bank
and Trust Company, as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4-A to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-45765)
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
Dated: May 12, 1998
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USW-C, INC.
(to be renamed "U S WEST, Inc.")
By: /s/ THOMAS O. MCGIMPSEY
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Name: Thomas O. McGimpsey, Esq.
Title: Assistant Secretary
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