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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Revenue: | |||
| Subscriber revenue | $ 3,514us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet | $ 3,131us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet | |
| Other revenue | 936us-gaap_OtherSalesRevenueNet | 871us-gaap_OtherSalesRevenueNet | 368us-gaap_OtherSalesRevenueNet |
| Total Revenue | 4,450us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | 4,002us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | 368us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet |
| Revenue and share royalties | 810lmca_RevenueShareAndRoyalties | 679lmca_RevenueShareAndRoyalties | |
| Programming and content | 262lmca_ProgrammingAndContent | 243lmca_ProgrammingAndContent | |
| Customer service and billing | 373lmca_CustomerServiceAndBilling | 308lmca_CustomerServiceAndBilling | |
| Other | 135lmca_OtherCostsOfSubscriberServices | 104lmca_OtherCostsOfSubscriberServices | |
| Subscriber acquisition costs | 493lmca_SubscriberAcquisitionCosts | 491lmca_SubscriberAcquisitionCosts | |
| Other operating expense | 304us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses | 284us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses | 230us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses |
| Selling, general and administrative | 873us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 764us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 176us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense |
| Depreciation and amortization | 359us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 315us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | 42us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization |
| Total operating costs and expenses | 3,609us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses | 3,188us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses | 448us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses |
| Operating income (loss) | 841us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 814us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | (80)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss |
| Other income (expense): | |||
| Interest expense | (255)us-gaap_InterestExpense | (132)us-gaap_InterestExpense | (7)us-gaap_InterestExpense |
| Dividend and interest income | 27us-gaap_InterestAndDividendIncomeSecurities | 48us-gaap_InterestAndDividendIncomeSecurities | 76us-gaap_InterestAndDividendIncomeSecurities |
| Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net | (113)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | (32)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 1,346us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | 38us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities | 295us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities | 230us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities |
| Gains (losses) on transactions, net | 7,978us-gaap_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss | 22us-gaap_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss | |
| Other, net | (77)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | (115)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | 42us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense |
| Total other income (expense) | (380)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense | 8,042us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense | 1,709us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | 461us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest | 8,856us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest | 1,629us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (66)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 135us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (469)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 395us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 8,991us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 1,160us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 252us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax | ||
| Net earnings (loss) | 395us-gaap_ProfitLoss | 8,991us-gaap_ProfitLoss | 1,412us-gaap_ProfitLoss |
| Less net earnings (losses) attributable to the noncontrolling interests | 217us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 211us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | (2)us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders | $ 178us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | $ 8,780us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | $ 1,414us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss |
| Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
| Basic Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to stockholders per common share | $ 0.52us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare | $ 24.73us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare | $ 3.21us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare |
| Diluted Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to stockholders per common share | $ 0.52us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 24.46us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare | $ 3.12us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare |
| Series A, B and C common stock, basic | $ 0.52us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic | $ 24.73us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic | $ 3.92us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic |
| Series A, B and C common stock, diluted | $ 0.52us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted | $ 24.46us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted | $ 3.80us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted |
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Customer service and billing expenses include costs associated with the operation of our customer service centers and subscriber management systems as well as bad debt expense. No definition available.
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Other costs of subscriber services not specifically identified. No definition available.
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Costs to acquire, create and produce content and on-air talent costs. No definition available.
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Distribution and content provider revenue share, residuals and broadcast and web streaming royalties. No definition available.
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Hardware subsidies paid to radio manufacturers, distributors and automakers, including subsidies paid to automakers who include a radio and a prepaid subscription to our service in the sale or lease price of a new vehicle; subsidies paid for chip sets and certain other components used in manufacturing radios; commissions paid to retailers and automakers as incentives to purchase, install and activate radios; product warranty obligations; provisions for inventory allowance; and compensation costs associated with stock-based awards granted in connection with certain distribution agreements. No definition available.
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In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of net gain (loss) recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax before extraordinary items allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of operating dividend and interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, on securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Excludes Selling, General and Administrative Expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenues from the sale of other goods or rendering of other services, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unrealized gain (loss) recognized in the income statement on unsold other securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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