Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Mar. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Revenue, Net | $ 1,208 | $ 1,284 | $ 1,222 | $ 1,081 | $ 1,095 | $ 1,184 | $ 1,160 | $ 1,011 | $ 4,795 | $ 4,450 | $ 4,002 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 1,628 | 1,417 | 1,322 | ||||||||
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| Revenue, Net | 4,552 | 4,141 | 3,625 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 1,660 | 1,466 | 1,289 | ||||||||
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| Revenue, Net | 243 | 309 | 377 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ (32) | $ (49) | $ 33 | ||||||||
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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, separateley 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 Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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