Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Investments in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details)

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Investments in Charter Accounted for Using the Equity Method (Details) - Charter - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Charter consolidated balance sheet      
Current assets $ 6,537 $ 2,944  
Property and equipment, net 34,591 35,126  
Goodwill 29,554 29,554  
Intangible assets, net 74,775 76,884  
Other assets 2,731 1,622  
Total assets 148,188 146,130  
Current liabilities 12,385 12,095  
Deferred income taxes 17,711 17,389  
Long-term debt 75,578 69,537  
Other liabilities 3,703 2,837  
Equity 38,811 44,272  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 148,188 146,130  
Charter consolidated statement of operations      
Revenue 45,764 43,634 $ 41,581
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) 29,224 27,860 26,541
Depreciation and amortization 9,926 10,318 10,588
Other operating expenses, net 103 235 346
Total operating costs and expenses 39,253 38,413 37,475
Operating income 6,511 5,221 4,106
Interest expense, net (3,797) (3,540) (3,090)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (25)   (40)
Other income (expense), net (258) 5 52
Income tax (expense) benefit (439) (180) 9,087
Net earnings (loss) 1,992 1,506 10,115
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (324) (276) (220)
Net income (loss) attributable to Charter shareholders $ 1,668 $ 1,230 $ 9,895