Information About Liberty's Operating Segments - Reconciliation Of Segment Adjusted OIBDA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA | $ 2,677 | $ 2,493 | $ 1,773 | ||||||||
| Litigation Settlement, Expense | (69) | (45) | 465 | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | (192) | (230) | (150) | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (905) | (824) | (354) | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ 379 | $ 531 | $ 374 | $ 227 | $ 331 | $ 382 | $ 422 | $ 259 | 1,511 | 1,394 | 1,734 |
| Interest expense | (606) | (591) | (362) | ||||||||
| Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net | 18 | 104 | 14 | ||||||||
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | 40 | (88) | 37 | ||||||||
| Other, net | 78 | 8 | (4) | ||||||||
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 1,041 | $ 827 | $ 1,419 | ||||||||
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- Definition Adjusted OIBDA is defined by the Company as revenue less operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). This measure of performance excludes depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separately reported litigation settlements and restructurings and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments, net. No definition available.
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- Definition Information About Liberty's Operating Segments [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations before deduction of income tax expense (benefit) and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, and addition of income (loss) from equity method investments. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of litigation expense, including but not limited to legal, forensic, accounting, and investigative fees. No definition available.
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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