Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) | |||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ 2,033,667 | $ 917,303 | $ (50,187) |
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes: | |||
| Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period | (221) | (287) | |
| Share of other comprehensive earnings (loss) of equity affiliate | 768 | 811 | 1,274 |
| Other | (1,839) | ||
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes | 768 | (1,249) | 987 |
| Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Broadband shareholders | $ 2,034,435 | $ 916,054 | $ (49,200) |
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- Definition Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition 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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- Definition Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in other comprehensive income, after tax, from changes classified as other. No definition available.
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