C O N S O L I D A T E D   B A L A N C E   S H E E T
UNITED HEALTHCARE

 

As of December 31,

(in millions except share and per share data)

1997
1996


ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivilents

$750
$1.037

Short-Term Investments

506
611

Accounts Receivable, net of allowances of $45 and $46

768
606

Assets Under Management

28
155

Other Current Assets

141
331


Total Current Assets

2,193
2,740

Long Term Investments

2,785
1,805

Propertey and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $350 and $275

364
313

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization of $205 and $136

2,281
2,139


Total Assets

$7,623
$6,997



LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Medical Costs Payable

$1,565
$1,516

Other Policy Liabilities

235
334

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

495
565

Unearned Premiums

275
228


Total Current Liabilities

2,570
2,643

Long-Term Obligations

19
31

Convertible Preferred Stock

500
500

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)


Shareholder's Equity

Common Stock, $01 par value -500,000 shares authorized;

191,111,000 and 184,865,000 issued and outstanding

2
2

Additional Paid-in Capital

1,398
1,148

Retained Earnings

3,105
2,680

Net Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Investments Available for Sale,

net of income tax effects

29
(7)


Total Shareholders' Equity

4,534
3,823


Total Liabilites and Shareholders' Equity

$7,623
$6,997


See notes to consolidated financial statements

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