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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | SOHU COM INC | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001104188 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 38,152,498 | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 993 |
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If the value is true, then the document is an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document. No definition available.
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "Other". No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). No definition available.
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This element represents debt securities that measured by fair value option. No definition available.
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The sum of amounts paid in advance for arrangements that will be recognized as non-current assets in periods after one year. No definition available.
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Receipts in advance is the prepayments received from customers for goods or services to be provided in the future. Deferred revenue include the carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
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Restricted time deposits, current No definition available.
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Restricted time deposits, noncurrent No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due after one year (or beyond the operating cycle if longer), including liabilities for compensation costs, fringe benefits other than pension and postretirement obligations, rent, contractual rights and obligations, and statutory obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Current portion of the fair value as of the acquisition date of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement, including cash and shares as applicable. No definition available.
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Noncurrent portion of the fair value as of the acquisition date of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement, including cash and shares as applicable. No definition available.
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that is expected to be repaid beyond the following twelve months or one business cycle. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of loans from a bank with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer, excluding current portion. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of borrowings from a bank, not elsewhere enumerated in the taxonomy, with a maturity within one year (or within one operating cycle if longer) from the date of borrowing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for statutory income, sales, use, payroll, excise, real, property and other taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] | ||||
| Common stock, par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized | 75,400 | 75,400 | ||
| Common stock, shares issued | 38,089 | 38,082 | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 38,089 | 38,082 | 38,025 | 37,749 |
| Treasury stock, shares | 5,889 | 5,639 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue derived from advertisement placements on Website channels and/or in different formats, including but not limited to banners, links, logos, buttons, rich media and content integration. No definition available.
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to noncontrolling interests excluding mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating brand advertising revenues. No definition available.
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Cost of revenues from brand advertising and search and others services. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating online game revenues. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating search and others revenues. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating wireless revenues. No definition available.
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Exchange difference is the aggregate foreign currency transaction gain or loss (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income. No definition available.
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The amount of goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses. No definition available.
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Interest income is the amount of net interest income or expense derived from banking operations. No definition available.
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Revenue from brand advertising and search and others services. No definition available.
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Revenue from game operations by providing online services to game players. The revenue derived from operation of massively multi-player online games, Web-based game, and overseas licensing. No definition available.
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Revenue derived from pay-for-click services, priority placement services, and online marketing services on the Web Directory. No definition available.
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Wireless revenue is derived from provision of mobile-related services through different types of wireless products to mobile phone users. No definition available.
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered 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 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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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. 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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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of net income or loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling shareholders, unit holders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements other than those noncontrolling interests already defined within the taxonomy. 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 redeemable noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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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. Includes 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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Net of tax and reclassification adjustments of the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity. Also includes the following: gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts; foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; and gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) that has been designated and qualified as a hedging instrument for hedging of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other costs incurred during the reporting period related to other revenue generating activities. 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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The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total amount of expenses directly related to the marketing or selling of products or services. No definition available.
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accrued professional fees in relation to initial public offering of subsidiary No definition available.
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Adjustment for amortization of intangible assets and purchased video content in prepaid expense No definition available.
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Cash paid relating to restricted time deposits No definition available.
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Consideration payable for business acquisition. No definition available.
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The amount of goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses. No definition available.
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Impairment losses of purchased video content No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in expenses incurred but not yet paid. No definition available.
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Investment income of investments in debt securities No definition available.
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Receipt of the repayment of loan from the third party No definition available.
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Payment of contingent consideration No definition available.
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Payments for other investing activities No definition available.
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Payments for purchase of subsidiary's Series A Preferred Shares from subsidiary's original preferred shareholders No definition available.
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Payments of subsidiary dividend distribute to noncontrolling interest shareholders No definition available.
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The cash outflow to acquire debt securities. No definition available.
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The cash outflow to acquire intangible assets and other assets, excluding goodwill. No definition available.
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Proceeds from other investing activities No definition available.
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Proceeds of bridge loans from offshore banks No definition available.
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Purchase of fixed assets with proceeds released from restricted cash No definition available.
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Total expense recognized from advertising barter transactions for each income statement presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) that arises when compensation cost from non-qualified share-based compensation recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds (is less than) compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. Excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) increases (decreases) net cash provided by financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) that arises when compensation cost from non-qualified equity-based compensation recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds (is less than) compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. Excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) reduces (increases) net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income, net of any cash received during the current period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all taxes owed but not paid, including income, property and other taxes. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of (a) prepayments by customers for goods or services to be provided at a later date, (b) the amount of customer money held in customer accounts, including security deposits, collateral for current or future transactions, initial payment of the cost of an acquisition or for the right to enter into a contract or agreement, (c) the increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the liability reflecting services yet to be performed by the reporting entity for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable, or (d) some combination of (a), (b), and (c). No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other expenses incurred but not yet paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets, or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount paid (received) by the reporting entity through acquisition or sale and maturities of short-term investments with an original maturity that is three months or less which qualify for treatment as an investing activity based on management's intention and intended by management to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of noncontrolling interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a controlling interest in another entity or an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture or equity method investment). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders to acquire the entity's shares under incentive and share awards, including stock option exercises. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow contributed by noncontrolled interest that purchase additional shares or otherwise increase their ownership stake in a subsidiary of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. 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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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Changes in mezzanine equity of subsidiary No definition available.
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Deemed contribution from noncontrolling shareholders related to the transfer of a business from parent company to subsidiary. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest, less net income attributable to the mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Purchase of subsidiary's Series A Preferred Shares from subsidiary's original preferred shareholders No definition available.
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Accumulated net asset true up adjustments to the noncontrolling interest due to change in the noncontrolling interest percentage. No definition available.
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Transaction cost for sale of game portal business from parent company to subsidiary No definition available.
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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax benefit associated with any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The tax benefit results from the deduction by the entity on its tax return for an award of stock that exceeds the cumulative compensation cost for common stock or preferred stock recognized for financial reporting. Includes any resulting tax benefit that exceeds the previously recognized deferred tax asset (excess tax benefits). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the purchase by the parent of an additional equity interest in a subsidiary during the period, thereby effecting a change in total (consolidated) equity attributable to the parent. The purchase of the additional equity interest represented by this element increases the parent's controlling interest in the subsidiary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the noncontrolling interest holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents an increase in noncontrolling interest from issuance of additional equity interests to noncontrolling interest holders or the sale of a portion of the parent's controlling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax and reclassification adjustments of the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity. Also includes the following: gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts; foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; and gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) that has been designated and qualified as a hedging instrument for hedging of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Organization and Nature of Operations | 1. Organization and Nature of Operations Sohu.com Inc. (“Sohu” or “the Company”), a Delaware corporation organized in 1996, is a leading online media, search, gaming, community and mobile service group providing comprehensive online products and services in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC” or “China”). The Company, together with its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (collectively the “Sohu Group”) mainly offers online advertising services, online game services and wireless services. Online advertising and online games are the core businesses of the Sohu Group. Online Advertising The online advertising business consists of the brand advertising business as well as the search and others business. The brand advertising business offers advertisements on the Sohu Group’s Web properties to companies seeking to increase their brand awareness online. The search and others business, provided by our search subsidiary Sogou Inc. (“Sogou”), primarily offers customers pay-for-click services, as well as online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory. Online Games The online game business is conducted by Sohu’s majority-owned subsidiary Changyou.com Limited (“Changyou”). The online game business consists of the development, operation and licensing of massively multiplayer online games (“MMOGs”), which are interactive online games that may be played simultaneously by hundreds of thousands of game players, and Web games, which are played over the Internet using a Web browser. Changyou currently operates several MMOGs in China, including the in-house developed Tian Long Ba Bu (“TLBB”). Changyou’s majority-owned subsidiary 7Road.com Limited (“7Road”) jointly operates its Web games DDTank and Wartune (also known as “Shen Qu”) with third-party joint operators, and also directly operates Wartune through its Website. DDTank and Wartune are two popular Web games in China. |
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| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Standards The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis to reflect the financial position and results of operations of the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Use of Estimation The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates the estimates based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Identified below are the accounting policies that reflect the Company’s more significant estimates and judgments, and those that the Company believes are the most critical to fully understanding and evaluating the consolidated financial statements. Basis of Consolidation and Recognition of Noncontrolling Interest The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sohu and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”). All intercompany transactions are eliminated. The Company has adopted the guidance of accounting for VIEs, which requires VIEs to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity. For consolidated VIEs, the Company’s management made evaluations of the relationships between the Company and the VIEs and the economic benefit flow of contractual arrangements with the VIEs. In connection with such evaluation, management also took into account the fact that, as a result of such contractual arrangements, the Sohu Group controls the shareholders’ voting interests in these VIEs. As a result of such evaluation, management concluded that the Sohu Group is the primary beneficiary of its consolidated VIEs. The Company has one VIE that is not consolidated since the Company is not the primary beneficiary.
Noncontrolling interests are recognized to reflect the portion of the equity of majority-owned subsidiaries and VIEs which is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the controlling shareholder. Currently, the noncontrolling interests in the Company’s consolidated financial statements primarily consist of noncontrolling interests for Changyou and Sogou. Noncontrolling Interest for Changyou As Sohu is Changyou’s controlling shareholder, Changyou’s financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Changyou held by shareholders other than Sohu (“noncontrolling shareholders”), Changyou’s net income attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, based on their share of the economic interests in Changyou. Changyou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders’ equity, adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and adjustment for changes in Sohu’s ownership in Changyou from Sohu’s purchase of Changyou ADSs representing Class A ordinary shares, are recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling Interest for Sogou As Sohu is Sogou’s controlling shareholder, Sogou’s financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Sogou held by shareholders other than Sohu (“noncontrolling shareholders”), Sogou’s net income /loss attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Sogou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders’ equity /(deficit) and adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and noncontrolling shareholders’ investments in Series A Preferred Shares are accounted for as a noncontrolling interest classified as permanent equity in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets, as redemption of the noncontrolling interest is solely within the control of Sohu. These treatments are based on the terms governing investment by the noncontrolling shareholders in the Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou (the “Sogou Series A Terms”), the terms of Sogou’s restructuring, and Sohu’s purchase of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba. By virtue of these terms, as Sogou has been losing money since its restructuring, the net losses have been and will be allocated in the following order:
Any subsequent net income from Sogou will be allocated in the following order:
Basis of Presentation Commencing January 1, 2012, with the development of the Company’s business, the Company reclassified certain expenses for the search and others business and the video division. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Reclassification of Expenses of Search and Others Business To expand distribution of customers’ sponsored links or advertisements, the search and others business acquires traffic from third-party Websites. Most traffic acquisition payments are made to Sogou’s Website Alliance members. Payments to Sogou’s Website Alliance members are based on a portion of pay-for-click revenues generated from clicks by users of their properties, and are included in cost of search and others revenues. A relatively small portion of traffic acquisition payments to third-party Websites are based on pre-agreed unit prices and the actual traffic volume they direct to the search and others business. Prior to 2012, traffic acquisition payments based on pre-agreed unit price and the actual traffic volume were recorded in sales and marketing expenses.
Commencing January 1, 2012, in order to enhance comparability with industry peers, all traffic acquisition costs were recorded in cost of revenues. To conform to current period presentations, the relevant amounts for prior periods have been reclassified accordingly. Such reclassifications amounted to $8.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Change in Presentation to Properly Reflect the Classification of Expenses of Video Division Prior to 2012, the video division was a relatively small operation within the Sohu Group. It did not have clearly defined business departments and it was highly dependent on the Sohu Group’s resources to sustain its operation. The video division’s compensation and benefits expenses were recorded under cost of revenues and were not allocated to individual operating expense categories, in view of the fact that most of the employees in the video division provided services related to the maintenance of content and resources that directly contributed to video-related brand advertising revenues. Commencing January 1, 2012, as the video division has grown significantly and business departments have been defined through the restructuring process to become more self-sustainable, compensation and benefits expenses have been allocated to the respective business departments to properly reflect the operating results of the video division. The video division’s compensation and benefits expenses were classified as cost of revenues, product development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses, respectively, based on the nature of the related employees’ roles and responsibilities. To conform to current period presentations, the relevant amounts for prior periods have been changed accordingly. The change from cost of revenues to operating expenses was not material to historical periods, and amounted to $5.0 million and nil, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Segment Reporting The Company’s segments are business units that offer different services and are reviewed separately by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), or the decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is the Chief Executive Officer. There are five segments in the Sohu Group, consisting of brand advertising, Sogou (which mainly consists of the search and others business), Changyou (which mainly consists of the online game business), wireless and others. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The recognition of revenues involves certain management judgments. The amount and timing of revenues could be materially different for any period if management made different judgments or utilized different estimates. Under ASC 845, barter trade transactions from which physical goods or services (other than advertising services) are received in exchange for advertising services should be recorded based on the fair values of the goods and/or services received. For a barter transaction involving online advertising services, the Company recognizes revenue and expense at fair value only if the fair value of the advertising services surrendered /received in the transaction is determinable. For the Company’s advertising-for-advertising barter transactions, the fair value of the advertising surrendered /received is not determinable, so no revenue from advertising-for-advertising barter transactions is recognized. Online Advertising Revenues Online advertising revenues include revenues from brand advertising services as well as search and others services. The Company recognizes gross revenue for the amount of fees it receives from its advertisers. Determining whether revenue should be reported gross or net is based on an assessment of various factors. The primary factor is whether the Company is acting as the principal in offering services to the customer or whether the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction. Whether the Company is serving as principal or agent in a transaction is judgmental in nature and is determined by evaluating the terms of the arrangement. The Company’s revenues from online advertising services are recognized on a gross basis as the Company has the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability. These revenues are recognized after deducting agent rebates paid to advertising agencies and applicable taxes and related surcharges.
Before September 1, 2012, online advertising revenues were subject to PRC business tax (“Business Tax”). The Company’s online advertising revenues were recognized after deducting agent rebates and applicable Business Tax and related surcharges. Business Tax is imposed primarily on revenues from the provision of taxable services and is calculated by multiplying the applicable tax rate by gross revenue. Effective September 1, 2012, the PRC Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation launched a Business Tax to Value Added Tax (“VAT”) Transformation Pilot Program (the “Pilot Program”) for certain industries in eight regions, including Beijing and Tianjin. VAT payable on goods sold or taxable labor services provided by a general VAT taxpayer for a taxable period is the net balance of the output VAT for the period after crediting the input VAT for the period. Hence, the amount of VAT payable does not result directly from output VAT generated from goods sold or taxable labor services provided. With the adoption of the Pilot Program, online advertising revenues are subject to VAT. The Company’s online advertising revenues are now recognized after deducting agent rebates and net of VAT and related surcharges. Brand Advertising Revenues Business Model Currently the brand advertising business has two main types of pricing models, consisting of the Fixed Price Model and the Cost Per Impression (“CPM”) pricing model. Under the Fixed Price Model, a contract is signed to establish a fixed price for the advertising services to be provided. Under the CPM pricing model, the total contract amount for the advertising services is not fixed. Instead, a fixed price for each qualifying display is stated. Advertisers using the CPM pricing model pay the Company based on the number of qualifying displays of their advertisements appearing on the Company’s Websites, and the Company recognizes as revenue the fees charged to advertisers each time their advertisements are displayed on the Websites, on the condition that each display meets certain selected criteria imposed by advertisers. The Company provides advertisement placements to its advertisers on its different Website channels and in different formats, which can include, among other things, banners, links, logos, buttons, full screen, pre-roll, post-roll, and mid-roll video screens, as well as pause video screens, as specified in the contracts with the advertisers. Revenue Recognition For brand advertising revenue recognition, prior to entering into contracts, the Company makes a credit assessment of the customer to assess the collectability of the contract. For those contracts for which the collectability is determined to be reasonably assured, the Company recognizes revenue when all revenue recognition criteria are met. For those contracts for which the collectability is determined not to be reasonably assured, the Company recognizes revenue only when the cash was received and all other revenue recognition criteria are met. Before 2011, since almost all of the elements were delivered within one calendar quarter, the Company treated all elements of advertising contracts as one single unit of accounting for revenue recognition purposes. Commencing January 1, 2011, in accordance with ASU No. 2009-13, the Company treats advertising contracts with multiple deliverable elements as separate units of accounting for revenue recognition purposes and to recognize revenue on a periodic basis during the contract when each deliverable service is provided. Since the contract price is for all deliverables, the Company allocates the arrangement consideration to all deliverables at the inception of the arrangement on the basis of their relative selling prices. Since the number of advertising contracts that covered more than one quarter and the revenues from advertising contracts that covered more than one quarter were immaterial compared to the total advertising contracts, the impact of adoption of ASU 2009-13 to the Company is immaterial. Search and Others Revenues Search and others services mainly include pay-for-click services, as well as online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory. Pay-for-click Services Pay-for-click services are services that enable advertisers’ promotional links to be displayed on Sogou search result pages and Sogou Website Alliance members’ Websites where the links are relevant to the subject and content of such Web pages. For pay-for-click services, the Company introduces Internet users to its advertisers through its auction based pay-for-click systems and charges advertisers on a per click basis when the users click on the displayed links. Revenue for pay-for-click services is recognized on a per click basis when the users click on the displayed links. Online Marketing Services on the Sogou Web Directory Online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory mainly consist of displaying advertiser Website links on the Web pages of the Sogou Web Directory. The Sogou Web Directory is a Chinese Web directory navigation site which serves as a key access point to popular and preferred Websites and applications. Revenue for online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory is normally recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period, provided the Company’s obligations under the contract have been met and all revenue recognition criteria have been met.
Sogou Website Alliance Both pay-for-click services and online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory expand distribution of its advertisers’ Website links or advertisements by leveraging traffic on Sogou Website Alliance members’ Websites. The Company recognizes gross revenue for the amount of fees it receives from its advertisers. Payments made to Sogou Website Alliance members are included in cost of search and others revenues as traffic acquisition costs. Determining whether revenue should be reported gross or net is based on an assessment of various factors. The primary factor is whether the Company is acting as the principal in offering services to the customer or it is acting as an agent in the transaction. For pay-for-click services, the Company recognizes gross revenue, as it has the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability. Whether the Company is serving as principal or agent in a transaction is judgmental in nature and is determined by evaluating the terms of the arrangement. The Company pays Sogou Website Alliance members based on either revenue-sharing arrangements, under which it pays a percentage of pay-for-click revenues generated from clicks by users of their properties, or on a pre-agreed unit price. Online Game Revenues The Company’s online game revenues are generated from MMOG operations revenues, Web game revenues and overseas licensing revenues. MMOG operations revenues Revenues are recorded net of applicable Business Tax, discounts and rebates to distributors. Online game revenues from Changyou’s current MMOG operations are earned by providing online services to players pursuant to the item-based revenue model. Under the item-based revenue model, the basic game play functions are free of charge and players are charged for purchases of in-game virtual items. Online game revenues are recognized over the estimated lives of the virtual items purchased or as the virtual items are consumed. If different assumptions were used in deriving the estimated lives of the virtual items, the timing of Changyou’s recording of its revenues would be impacted. Game operations revenues are collected by Changyou’s VIEs through the sale of Changyou’s prepaid cards, which it sells in both virtual and physical forms to third-party distributors and players. Proceeds received from sales of prepaid cards are initially recorded as receipts in advance from customers and, upon activation or charge of the prepaid cards, are transferred from receipts in advance from customers to deferred revenues. As Changyou does not have control of, and generally does not know, the ultimate selling price of the prepaid cards sold by distributors, net proceeds from distributors form the basis of revenue recognition. Prepaid cards will expire two years after the date of card production if they have never been activated. The proceeds from the expired game cards are recognized as revenue upon expiration of cards. Once the prepaid cards are activated and credited to a player’s personal game account, they will not expire as long as the personal game account remains active. Changyou is entitled to suspend and close a player’s personal game account if it has been inactive for a period of 180 consecutive days. The unused balances in an inactive player’s personal game account are recognized as revenues when the account is suspended and closed. Web game revenue Changyou began generating Web game revenue after its acquisition of a controlling interest in 7Road in May 2011. Through December 31, 2011, 7Road’s revenues were derived entirely from revenue-sharing payments from third-party joint operators of its games and license fees from certain of these joint operators. Beginning in the year ended December 31, 2012, 7Road also derives revenues from direct operation of Wartune on its own Website for the game, which was launched in May 2012. The games developed by 7Road are operated primarily under the item-based revenue model, in which game players can access the games free of charge, but may purchase consumable virtual items, including those with a predetermined expiration time, or perpetual virtual items, such as certain costumes that stay bound to a game player throughout the life of the game. In certain of its joint operation arrangements, 7Road provides its games and related services to a third-party joint operator at no upfront fee. In these arrangements, 7Road is entitled to a single stream of revenue-sharing payments from the joint operator when game players convert the joint operator’s virtual currency into 7Road’s game coins or purchase its game coins directly through such operator’s Website or game platform. Certain of the joint operators pay 7Road license fees for the exclusive right to operate its games in specified geographic areas or upon achievement of certain performance milestones from the joint operators’ operation of the games. Certain of the joint operators also pay 7Road license fees for the right to be among a selected few who will have the initial right ahead of other operators to jointly operate 7Road's games in China during a specified period after their launch.
When 7Road’s games are jointly operated through the Websites or platforms of third-party joint operators, 7Road views the third-party joint operators as its customers and recognizes revenues on a net basis as 7Road does not have the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability of the game services. The games may be hosted either on the third-party operators’ servers or on servers that 7Road owns or leases from Internet data centers. For arrangements where the game is hosted on the joint operators’ servers, the game is delivered to the joint operators at the commencement of the joint operation period. The amount of revenue is recognized at the time of conversion, using a usage-based model under ASC 985-605, and is measured based on the portion to which 7Road is entitled of the amount of game players’ purchase of 7Road’s game coins through the joint operators’ Websites or game platforms. For arrangements where the game is hosted on 7Road’s servers, 7Road accounts for multiple elements under ASC 605-25, as the joint operators have the right to obtain the game’s software without penalty, and it is technically feasible for them to host the software. There are two separate units of accounting, identified as (i) the game and related service elements and (ii) the hosting service element. The game and related service elements are accounted for under ASC 985-605. For the hosting services, which are accounted for under ASC 605, revenue is recognized over the implicit service period during which 7Road is obligated to provide access to the server for the game players of the joint operators’ platforms to be able to consume virtual items. For 7Road’s direct operation of its Web game Wartune through its Website for the game, 7Road recognizes revenues on a gross basis as 7Road has the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability of the game services. 7Road is obligated to provide on-going services to the game players, and such obligation is not deemed to be inconsequential and perfunctory after game players purchase its game coins directly through its Website for Wartune. Therefore, 7Road’s revenues from direct operation of Wartune on its Website for the game are first recorded as deferred revenues and subsequently recognized as revenue over the service period during which 7Road is obligated to provide services to the game players to enable them to consume their virtual items. For 7Road’s license revenue for the exclusive right, 7Road does not include any hosting services and are accounted for under ASC 985-605. Since 7Road is required to provide when-and-if-available updates and upgrades to the joint operators during the contract terms for which 7Road does not have vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value, such license fees are initially recorded as deferred revenue and then recognized as revenue ratably over the contract periods from the date the game is launched, or in the case of license fees contingent upon achievement of performance milestone, over the remaining contract periods commencing from the date on which such milestones are achieved. In addition, license revenue for initial right ahead of other operators are recognized ratably over the specified exclusive operation periods. All of 7Road’s game domestic revenues from the joint operation of its games within China, which are generated through Shenzhen 7Road Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen 7Road”), are subject to 17% PRC VAT, and that Shenzhen 7Road, as a “software enterprise,” is entitled to a 14% VAT refund immediately upon the filing of its VAT returns, with the result that 7Road’s net effective PRC VAT rate is 3%. Overseas licensing revenue Changyou enters into licensing arrangements with overseas licensees to operate its MMOGs in other countries or regions. These license agreements provide two revenue streams, consisting of an initial license fee and a monthly revenue-based royalty fee based on monthly revenue and sales from ancillary products of the games. The initial license fee is based on both a fixed amount and additional amounts receivable upon the games’ achieving certain sales targets. Since Changyou is obligated to provide post-sales services such as technical support and provision of updates and when-and-if-available upgrades to the licensees during the license period, the initial license fee from the licensing arrangement is recognized as revenue ratably over the license period. The fixed amount of the initial license fee is recognized ratably over the remaining license period from the launch of the game and the additional amount is recognized ratably over the remaining license period from the date when such additional amount is certain. The monthly revenue-based royalty fee is recognized when relevant services are delivered, provided that collectability is reasonably assured. Wireless Revenues The Company’s wireless revenues are generated from the provision of mobile-related services through different types of wireless products to mobile phone users. The wireless products mainly consist of short messaging services (“SMS”), interactive voice response (“IVR”), mobile games and Ring Back Tone (“RBT”). In order to deliver its products to mobile phone users, the Company signs contracts with China Mobile Communications Corporation, China United Network Communication Group Company Limited, China Telecom Corporation and their subsidiaries and other small mobile network operators (collectively, the “China mobile network operators”). The Company obtains fees from the China mobile network operators, which charge users on a monthly or per message /download basis for wireless services that the Company provides. After the receipt of service fees from China mobile network operators, the Company makes payments to third party wireless service alliance and content providers based on revenue-sharing arrangements. Currently, a majority of the Company’s wireless revenues are recorded on a gross basis, as it has the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability of the wireless services.
Wireless revenues are recognized in the month in which the service is performed, provided that no significant obligations remain. For the amount of revenues to be recognized, the Company relies on billing confirmations issued by the China mobile network operators. If at the end of each reporting period, an operator has not yet issued such billing confirmations, the Company estimates the amount of collectable wireless service fees and recognizes revenue. When it later receives billing confirmations, the Company records a true-up accounting adjustment. For the three months ended December 31, 2012, 66% of the Company’s estimated wireless revenues were confirmed by billing confirmations received from the China mobile network operators. Generally, (i) within 15 to 120 days after the end of each month, the Company receives billing confirmations from the operators and (ii) within 30 to 180 days after delivering billing confirmations, each operator remits the wireless service fees, net of its service fees, to the Company. Others Revenues Others revenues are primarily generated from sub-licensing of licensed video content operated by Sohu, Internet value-added services (“IVAS”) provided by Sogou with respect to Web games developed by third-party developers, and cinema advertising services provided by Changyou. Revenues from sub-licensing of licensed video content For licensed video content purchased on an exclusive basis with payment in cash, the Company has rights to sub-license to other platforms. Revenues from sub-licensing of licensed video content are recognized when the content is available for immediate and unconditional delivery under an existing sub-licensing arrangement, the sub-license period has begun and the sub-licensing fee is fixed or determinable and collection of the sub-licensing fee is reasonably assured. Revenues from IVAS Sogou offers Web games developed by third-party developers and generates revenues from the provision of IVAS, including promotion, access maintenance and payment services, to third-party developers. The Web games can be accessed and played by end users free of charge, but the end users may choose to purchase in-game merchandise to enhance their game playing experience. The Company signs revenue-sharing agreements with third-party developers. Under these revenue-sharing agreements, the Company collects payments from the end users for items sold, keeps a pre-agreed percentage of the proceeds and remits the balance to the third-party developers. Revenues from IVAS are recognized on a net basis, when the Company’s obligations under the agreements and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Revenues from cinema advertisements For cinema advertising revenues, a contract is signed with the advertiser to establish a fixed price and specify advertising services to be provided. Based on the contracts, Changyou provides advertisement placements in advertising slots to be shown in theatres before the screening of movies. Revenues from cinema advertising are recognized when all the recognition criteria are met. Depending on the terms of a customer contract, fees for services performed can be recognized according to two principal methods, consisting of the proportional performance method and the straight-line method. Under the proportional performance method, fees are generally recognized based on a percentage of the advertising slots actually delivered where the fee is earned on a per-advertising slot placement basis. Under the straight-line method, fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period when the fee is not paid based on the number of advertising slots actually delivered. Cost of Revenues Cost of Online Advertising Revenues Cost of online advertising revenues includes cost of revenues from brand advertising services as well as cost of search and others services. Cost of Brand Advertising Revenues Cost of brand advertising revenues mainly consists of content and license costs (including amortization of licensed video content and impairment of purchased video content), bandwidth leasing costs, depreciation expenses and salary and benefits expenses. Cost of Search and Others Revenues Cost of search and others revenues mainly consists of traffic acquisition costs, bandwidth leasing costs, depreciation expenses, and salary and benefits expenses. Traffic acquisition costs represent payments made to Sogou Website Alliance members. The Company pays Sogou Website Alliance members based either on revenue-sharing arrangements or on a pre-agreed unit price. Under the revenue-sharing arrangements, the Company pays a percentage of pay-for-click revenues generated from clicks by users of the Website Alliance members’ properties.
Cost of Online Game Revenues Cost of online game revenues mainly consists of salary and benefits expenses, bandwidth leasing charges, depreciation expenses, revenue-based royalty payments to game developers, Business Tax and VAT arising from transactions between Changyou’s subsidiaries and its VIEs, and other direct costs. Cost of Wireless Revenues Cost of wireless revenues mainly consists of revenue-sharing payments, which include payments to third party wireless service alliances and content providers, collection charges and transmission fees paid to China mobile network operators, bandwidth leasing costs and depreciation expenses. Cost of Revenues for Other Services Cost of revenues for other services mainly consists of payments to theatres and film production companies for pre-film screening advertisement slots, charges for impairment of intangible assets and amortization of sub-licensing costs. Product Development Expenses Product development expenses mainly consist of personnel-related expenses incurred for enhancement and maintenance of the Company’s Websites, and costs associated with new product development and maintenance, as well as enhancement of existing products and services. During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, no product development expenses were capitalized. Sales and Marketing Expenses Sales and marketing expenses mainly consist of advertising and promotional expenditures, salary and benefits expenses, travel expenses, and facility expenses. General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses mainly consist of salary and benefits expenses, professional service fees, travel expenses, and facility expenses. Share-based Compensation Expense Sohu, Changyou, Sogou, Fox Video Limited (“Sohu Video”) and 7Road all have incentive plans for the granting of share-based awards, including common stock /ordinary shares, share options, restricted shares and restricted share units, to their executive officers, management and employees. Share-based compensation expense is recognized as costs and /or expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income based on the fair value of the related share-based awards on their grant dates. Share-based compensation expense is charged to the shareholders’ equity or noncontrolling interest section in the consolidated balance sheets. The assumptions used in share-based compensation expense recognition represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. If factors change or different assumptions are used, the Company’s share-based compensation expense could be materially different for any period. Moreover, the estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value that ultimately will be realized by employees who receive equity awards, and subsequent events are not indicative of the reasonableness of the original estimates of fair value made by the Company for accounting purposes. Share-based Compensation Expense related to Sohu, Changyou, and Sogou Share-based Awards For Sohu share-based awards, in determining the fair value of share options granted, the Black-Scholes valuation model is applied; in determining the fair value of restricted share units granted, the public market price of the underlying shares on the grant dates is applied. For Changyou share-based awards, in determining the fair value of ordinary shares, restricted shares and restricted share units granted in 2008, the income approach /discounted cash flow method with a discount for lack of marketability was applied, given that the shares underlying the awards were not publicly traded at the time of grant. In determining the fair value of restricted share units granted in 2009 before Changyou’s initial public offering, the fair value of the underlying shares was determined based on Changyou’s offering price for its initial public offering. In determining the fair value of restricted share units granted after Changyou’s initial public offering, the public market price of the underlying shares on the grant dates is applied.
For Sogou share-based awards, in determining the fair value of share options granted, the income approach /discounted cash flow method with a discount for lack of marketability was applied, given that the shares underlying the awards were not publicly traded at the time of grant. Share-based compensation expense for the ordinary shares granted is fully recognized in the quarter during which these ordinary shares are granted. For share options, restricted shares and restricted share units granted with respect to Sohu shares and with respect to Changyou shares, compensation expense is recognized on an accelerated basis over the requisite service period. For share options granted with respect to Sogou shares, compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated period during which the service period requirement and performance target will be met. The number of share-based awards for which the service is not expected to be rendered over the requisite period is estimated, and the related compensation expense is not recorded for that number of awards. Sohu Video Share-based Awards On January 4, 2012, Sohu Video, the holding entity of Sohu’s video division, adopted a 2011 Share Incentive Plan (the “Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan”) which provided for the issuance of up to 25,000,000 ordinary shares of Sohu Video (amounting to 10% of the outstanding Sohu Video shares on a fully-diluted basis) to management and key employees of the video division and to Sohu management. As of December 31, 2012, grants of options for the purchase of 15,352,200 of ordinary shares of Sohu Video had been made and were effective under the plan. However, as of December 31, 2012, the restructuring of Sohu’s video division was still in process and certain significant factors remained uncertain. For purposes of ASC 718, no grant date is established until mutual understanding of the option awards’ key terms and conditions between Sohu Video and the recipients can be reached, and such mutual understanding cannot be reached until the video division’s restructuring plan has been substantially fixed, so that the enterprise value of Sohu Video and hence the fair value of the options is determinable and can be accounted for. As a result, on the basis that the broader terms and conditions of the option awards had neither been finalized nor mutually agreed with the recipients, no grant of options occurred for purposes of ASC 718 and hence no share-based compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012. 7Road Share-based Awards On July 10, 2012, 7Road adopted a 2012 Share Incentive Plan (the “7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan”), which initially provided for the issuance to selected directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors of 7Road of up to 5,100,000 ordinary shares of 7Road (amounting to 5.1% of the then outstanding 7Road shares on a fully-diluted basis). On November 2, 2012, 7Road’s Board of Directors and its shareholders approved an increase from 5,100,000 to 15,100,000 ordinary shares (amounting to 13.7% of the then outstanding 7Road shares on a fully-diluted basis) under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2012, 2,546,250 restricted share units had been granted under the plan. Such restricted share units will not be vested until 7Road’s completion of a firm commitment underwritten initial public offering (the “IPO”) of its shares resulting in a listing on an internationally recognized exchange and the expiration of all underwriters’ lockup periods applicable to the IPO. The completion of a firm commitment IPO is considered to be a performance condition of the awards. An IPO event is not considered to be probable until it is completed. Under ASC 718, compensation cost should be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and should not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. As a result, no compensation expense will be recognized relating to these restricted share units until the completion of an IPO, and hence no share- based compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012. Taxation Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach which requires the recognition of income taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the differences between the accounting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance, if based on available evidence, it is considered that it is more likely than not that some portion of or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers factors including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future profitability, and tax planning strategies. If events were to occur in the future that would allow the Company to realize more of its deferred tax assets than the presently recorded net amount, an adjustment would be made to the deferred tax assets that would increase income for the period when those events occurred. If events were to occur in the future that would require the Company to realize less of its deferred tax assets than the presently recorded net amount, an adjustment would be made to the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets that would decrease income for the period when those events occurred. Significant management judgment is required in determining income tax expense and deferred tax assets and liabilities.
The Company’s deferred tax assets relate to net operating losses and temporary differences between accounting basis and tax basis for the Company China-based subsidiaries and VIEs, which are subject to corporate income tax in the PRC under the PRC Corporate Income Tax Law (the “CIT Law”). PRC Withholding Tax on Dividends The CIT Law imposes a 10% withholding income tax for dividends distributed by foreign invested enterprises to their immediate holding companies outside mainland China. A lower withholding tax rate will be applied if there is a tax treaty between mainland China and the jurisdiction of the foreign holding company. A holding company in Hong Kong, for example, will be subject to a 5% withholding tax rate under the Arrangement Between the PRC and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital (the “China-HK Tax Arrangement”) if such holding company is considered a non-PRC resident enterprise and holds at least 25% of the equity interests in the PRC foreign invested enterprise distributing the dividends, subject to approval of the PRC local tax authority. However, if the Hong Kong holding company is not considered to be the beneficial owner of such dividends under applicable PRC tax regulations, such dividend may remain subject to a withholding tax rate of 10%. Uncertain Tax Positions In order to assess uncertain tax positions, the Company applies a more likely than not threshold and a two-step approach for tax position measurement and financial statement recognition. For the two-step approach, the first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement. Transition from PRC Business Tax to PRC Value Added Tax Effective September 1, 2012, the Pilot Program for transition from the imposition of Business Tax to the imposition of VAT for revenues from certain industries was expanded from Shanghai to eight other cities and provinces in China, including Beijing and Tianjin. The Company’s brand advertising and search revenues are subject to this program. Business Tax had been imposed primarily on revenues from the provision of taxable services, assignments of intangible assets and transfers of real estate. Prior to the implementation of the pilot program, the Company’s Business Tax rate, which varies depending upon the nature of the revenues being taxed, generally ranged from 3% to 5%. VAT payable on goods sold or taxable labor services provided by a general VAT taxpayer for a taxable period is the net balance of the output VAT for the period after crediting the input VAT for the period. Before the implementation of the Pilot Program, the Company was mainly subject to a small amount of VAT for revenues of Changyou’s subsidiary 7Road that are deemed for PRC tax purposes to be derived from the sale of software. VAT has been imposed on those 7Road revenues at a rate of 17%, with a 14% immediate tax refund, resulting in a net rate of 3%. With the implementation of the Pilot Program, in addition to the revenues currently subject to VAT, the Company’s brand advertising and search revenues are in the scope of the Pilot Program and are now subject to VAT at a rate of 6%. Under ASC 605-45, the presentation of taxes on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues) is an accounting policy decision determined by management. As VAT imposed on brand adverting and search revenues and VAT imposed on 7Road’s revenues from the sale of software are considered as substantially different in nature, the Company determined that it is reasonable to apply the guidance separately for these two types of VAT. The basis for this determination is that VAT payable on brand advertising and search revenues is the difference between the output VAT (at a rate of 6%) and available input VAT amount (at the rate applicable to the supplier), which is a component of the Company’s costs for providing the brand advertising and search services. On the other hand, VAT payable by 7Road is in effect at 3% of the applicable revenues from the sale of software, irrespective of the availability of any input VAT, under preferential VAT treatment provided to 7Road by the local tax bureau. In this regard, the Company believes the VAT payable by 7Road is more akin to a sales tax than typical VAT. As a result, the Company adopted the net presentation method for its brand advertising and search businesses both before and after the implementation of the Pilot Program, and for the revenues of 7Road deemed to be derived from the sale of software, the Company adopted the gross presentation method before and after the implementation of the Pilot Program.
The implementation of the Pilot Program has not had a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2012. Net Income per Share Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares comprise shares issuable upon the exercise or settlement of share-based awards using the treasury stock method. The dilutive effect of share-based awards with performance requirements is not considered before the performance targets are actually met. The computation of diluted net income per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., an increase in earnings per share amounts or a decrease in loss per share amounts) on net income per share. Additionally, for purposes of calculating the numerator of diluted net income per share, the net income attributable to Sohu is adjusted as follows:
Fair Value of Financial Instruments U.S. GAAP establishes a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value of financial instruments. This hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three-tier fair value hierarchy is: Level 1 - observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 - include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the market place. Level 3 - unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity. The Company’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, restricted time deposits, short-term investments, accounts receivable, investments in debt securities, prepaid and other current assets, prepaid non-current assets, accounts payable, short-term bank loans, accrued liabilities, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, other short-term liabilities, long-term accounts payable and long-term bank loans. See Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements. Cash Equivalents The Company’s cash equivalents mainly consist of time deposits placed with banks with an original maturity of three months or less. Restricted time deposits - Changyou bridge loans from offshore banks, secured by time deposits The bridge loans from the offshore branches of the lending banks are classified as short-term bank loans or long-term bank loans based on their repayment period. The rates of interest under the loan agreements with the lending banks were determined based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. The RMB onshore deposits securing the offshore loans are treated as restricted time deposits on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Restricted time deposits are valued based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. Short-term Investments For investments in financial instruments with a variable interest rate indexed to the performance of underlying assets, the Company elected the fair value method at the date of initial recognition and carried these investments subsequently at fair value. Changes in the fair value are reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Accounts Receivable, Net The carrying value of accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance that reflects the Company’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. The Company makes estimations of the collectability of accounts receivable. Many factors are considered in estimating the general allowance, including reviewing delinquent accounts receivable, performing an aging analysis and a customer credit analysis, and analyzing historical bad debt records and current economic trends. Additional allowance for specific doubtful accounts might be made if the financial conditions of the Company’s customers or the China mobile network operators deteriorate or the China mobile network operators are unable to collect fees from their end customers, resulting in their inability to make payments due to the Company. Investments in Debt Securities The Company invests its excess cash in certain debt securities of high-quality corporate issuers. The Company elected the fair value option to account for its investments in debt securities at their initial recognition. Changes in the fair value are reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as other income /(expense). The fair value election was made to mitigate accounting mismatches and to achieve operational simplifications. Equity Investments Investments in entities over which the Company does not have significant influence are recorded as equity investments and are accounted for by the cost method. Investments in entities over which the Company has significant influence but does not control are also recorded as equity investments and are accounted for by the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the equity investment is recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income; and the Company’s share of post-acquisition movements in equity investments is recognized in equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains on transactions between the Company and its equity investees are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the equity investments. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. When the Company’s share of losses in an equity investment equals or exceeds its interest in the equity investment, the Company does not recognize further losses, unless the Company has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the equity investee. Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets include fixed assets, intangible assets and prepaid non-current assets. Fixed Assets Fixed assets mainly comprise office building, leasehold improvements, vehicles, office furniture and computer equipment and hardware. Fixed assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation with no residual value. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives listed below.
Expenditure for maintenance and repairs is expensed as incurred. The gain or loss on the disposal of fixed assets is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the lower of the carrying value or fair value less cost to sell the relevant assets and is recognized in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Intangible Assets Intangible assets mainly comprise video content and license, customer lists, developed technologies, computer software purchased from unrelated third parties, domain names and trademarks, and operating rights for licensed games. Intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization with no residual value. Amortization of intangible assets other than licensed video content is computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.
The Company amortizes licensed video content over the shorter of the term of the estimated period over which the benefits of the license agreement will be enjoyed based on the trend of accumulation of viewership or the applicable license period. Beginning in the third quarter of 2011, licensed video content is amortized on an accelerated basis based on the viewership accumulation trend over the shorter of the term of the estimated period over which the benefits of the licensing contract will be enjoyed or the applicable license period. For exclusively licensed video content which the Company sub-licensed to similar platforms in return for payment in cash, the Company allocated a portion of the video content cost from cost of brand advertising revenues to sub-licensing cost. The allocation is based on the revenues to be generated through sub-licensing. The Company amortizes sub-licensing cost using the individual-film-forecast-computation method, which amortizes such costs in the same ratio that actual sub-licensing revenue bears as of the current period end to the total of the actual revenue earned and the estimated remaining unrecognized ultimate revenue. Prepaid non-current Assets Prepaid non-current assets primarily include prepayments for the office buildings to be built as Sohu’s and Changyou’s headquarters before they are recognized as fixed assets, prepayments for the technological infrastructure and fitting-out of Sohu’s office building before they are recognized as fixed assets, and prepaid PRC income tax arising from the sale of certain assets associated with the business of 17173.com (the “17173 Business”) by Sohu to Changyou. Since the sale of the 17173 Business was between entities that are included in the consolidated financial statements of Sohu, it was considered an “intra-entity transaction” and, under ASC 810-10, income taxes paid should be deferred. Accordingly, the Company recorded income tax related to the sale of the 17173 Business as prepaid PRC income tax. The prepaid PRC income tax will be amortized over the period of the weighted average remaining life of the 17173 Business-related assets sold to Changyou. Impairment of Long-lived Assets In accordance with ASC 360-10-35, the Company reviews the carrying values of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Based on the existence of one or more indicators of impairment, the Company measures any impairment of long-lived assets using the projected discounted cash flow method at the asset group level. The estimation of future cash flows requires significant management judgment based on the Company’s historical results and anticipated results and is subject to many factors. The discount rate that is commensurate with the risk inherent in the Company’s business model is determined by its management. An impairment loss would be recorded if the Company determined that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. The impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying values of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired as a result of the Company’s acquisitions of interests in its subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs. The Company tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of October 1, and between annual tests when an event occurs or circumstances change that could indicate that the asset might be impaired. Commencing in September 2011, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) revised guidance on “Testing of Goodwill for Impairment.” Under this guidance, the Company has the option to choose whether it will apply the qualitative assessment first and then the quantitative assessment, if necessary, or to apply the quantitative assessment directly. For reporting units applying a qualitative assessment first, the Company starts the goodwill impairment test by assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is mandatory. Otherwise, no further testing is required. The quantitative impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of goodwill with its carrying value. For reporting units directly applying a quantitative assessment, the Company performs the goodwill impairment test by quantitatively comparing the fair values of those reporting units to their carrying amounts. Application of a goodwill impairment test requires significant management judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. The judgment in estimating the fair value of reporting units includes estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and making other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit.
Mezzanine Equity The Company’s Mezzanine Equity consists of noncontrolling interest in 7Road and a put option pursuant to which the noncontrolling shareholders will have the right to put their equity interests in 7Road to Changyou at a pre-determined price if 7Road achieves specified performance milestones before the expiry of the put option and 7Road does not complete an initial public offering on NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (“HKEX”). The put option will expire in 2014. Since the occurrence of the sale is not solely within the control of Changyou, the Company classifies the noncontrolling interest as mezzanine equity instead of permanent equity in Sohu’s and Changyou’s consolidated financial statements. Under ASC 480-10, the Company calculates, on an accumulative basis from the acquisition date, (i) the amount of accretion that would increase the balance of noncontrolling interest to its estimated redemption value over the period from May 11, 2011, the date of Changyou’s acquisition of a majority interest in Shenzhen 7Road, to the earliest redemption date of the noncontrolling interest in 7Road and (ii) the amount of net profit attributable to noncontrolling shareholders of 7Road based on their ownership percentage. The carrying value of the noncontrolling interest as mezzanine equity will be adjusted by an accumulative amount equal to the higher of (i) and (ii). The estimated redemption value of the mezzanine equity is re-measured at each reporting date, and the change in the redemption value was recognized prospectively over the period from the date of the change in estimate to the earliest exercise date of the put right as an adjustment in net income attributable to mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest shareholders. See Note 18 - Mezzanine Equity. Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments from owners and distributions to owners. Accumulated other comprehensive income, as presented on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, includes a cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment. Functional Currency and Foreign Currency Translation Functional Currency An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates, normally that is the currency of the environment in which the entity primarily generates and expends cash. Management’s judgment is essential to determine the functional currency by assessing various indicators, such as cash flows, sales price and market, expenses, financing and inter-company transactions and arrangements. The functional currency of Sohu.com Inc. is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the Company’s subsidiaries in the U.S., the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong is the U.S. dollar. The functional currencies of the Company’s subsidiaries and VIEs in the PRC, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Korea are the national currencies of those counties. Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of the Company’s China-based subsidiaries and VIEs, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Korea are translated into U.S. dollars, the Company’s reporting currency, at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheets date and revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the reporting period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are not included in determining net income for the period but are accumulated in a separate component of equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Foreign currency transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are re-measured at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at that date. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency re-measurement are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements In July 2012, the FASB issued revised guidance on “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.” The revised guidance applies to all entities, both public and nonpublic, that have indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, reported in their financial statements. Under the revised guidance, an entity has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform a quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Subtopic 350-30. An entity also has the option to bypass a qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative impairment test. An entity will be able to resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. In conducting a qualitative assessment, an entity should consider the extent to which relevant events and circumstances, both individually and in the aggregate, could have affected the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset since the last assessment. An entity also should consider whether there have been changes to the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset when evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. An entity should consider positive and mitigating events and circumstances that could affect its determination of whether it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted, including for annual and interim impairment tests performed as of a date before July 27, 2012, if a public entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period have not yet been issued or, for nonpublic entities, have not yet been made available for issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements of adopting this guidance. In February 2013, the FASB issued revised guidance on “Comprehensive Income: Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” The revised guidance does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the revised guidance requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The revised guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012 for public entities. The revised guidance will not have a material effect on the Company. |
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| Segment Information | 3. Segment Information The Company’s segments are business units that offer different services and are reviewed separately by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), or the decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is the Chief Executive Officer. There are five segments in the Sohu Group, consisting of brand advertising, Sogou (which mainly consists of the search and related business), Changyou (which mainly consists of the online game business), wireless and others. Beginning with the second quarter of 2011, to better reflect management’s perspective and match the segment with the entity, the Company changed the segment names of sponsored search and game to Sogou and Changyou, respectively. In December 2011, the Company sold the 17173 Business to Changyou. Beginning on January 1, 2012, the Company reviewed the 17173 Business as part of the Changyou segment and changed the Company’s segment operating performance measurements by transferring the 17173 Business from the brand advertising segment to the Changyou segment. The comparative operating results of the brand advertising segment and the Changyou segment were retrospectively restated. Some items, such as share-based compensation expense, operating expenses, other income and expense, and income tax expense, are not reviewed by the CODM. These items are disclosed in the segment information for reconciliation purposes only. The Company has restated the presentation of its segments for prior periods to conform to the current presentation, and it will restate all comparable periods hereafter.
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4. Share-based Compensation Expense Sohu, Changyou, Sogou, Sohu Video and 7Road all have incentive plans for the granting of share-based awards, including common stock /ordinary shares, share options, restricted shares and restricted share units, to their executive officers, management and employees. For Sohu, Changyou, and Sogou share-based awards, share-based compensation expense is recognized as costs and /or expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income based on the fair value of the related share-based awards on their grant dates. Share-based compensation expense is charged to the shareholders’ equity or noncontrolling interest section in the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2012, grants of options for the purchase of 15,352,200 of ordinary shares of Sohu Video had been made and were effective under the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan. However, as of December 31, 2012, the restructuring of Sohu’s video division was still in process and certain significant factors remained uncertain. For purposes of ASC 718, no grant date is established until mutual understanding of the option awards’ key terms and conditions between Sohu Video and the recipients can be reached, and such mutual understanding cannot be reached until the video division’s restructuring plan has been substantially fixed, so that the enterprise value of Sohu Video and hence the fair value of the options is determinable and can be accounted for. As a result, on the basis that the broader terms and conditions of the option awards had neither been finalized nor mutually agreed with the recipients, no grant of options occurred for purposes of ASC 718 and hence no share based compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2012, 2,546,250 restricted share units had been granted under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan. Such restricted share units will not be vested until 7Road’s completion of a firm commitment underwritten IPO of its shares resulting in a listing on an internationally recognized exchange and the expiration of all underwriters’ lockup periods applicable to the IPO. The completion of an IPO is considered to be a performance condition of the awards. An IPO event is not considered to be probable until it is completed. Under ASC 718, compensation cost should be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and should not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. As a result, no compensation expense will be recognized relating to these restricted share units until the completion of the IPO, and hence no share based compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012. Share-based compensation expense was recognized in costs and /or expenses for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 as follows (in thousands):
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9. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, restricted time deposits, short-term investments, accounts receivable, investments in debt securities, prepaid and other current assets, prepaid non-current assets, accounts payable, short-term bank loans, accrued liabilities, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, other short-term liabilities, long-term accounts payable and long-term bank loans. The carrying value of the Company’s short-term financial instruments approximates their fair value because of their short maturities. The carrying value of the prepaid non-current assets and long-term accounts payable approximates their fair value because the change in fair value after considering the discount rate is immaterial. The carrying value of the long-term bank loans also approximates their fair value, as they bear interest at rates determined based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. U.S. GAAP establishes a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value of financial instruments. This hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three-tier fair value hierarchy is: Level 1 - observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 - include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the market place. Level 3 - unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity. The following table sets forth the financial instruments, measured at fair value, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
The following table sets forth the financial instruments, measured at fair value, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
Cash Equivalents The Company’s cash equivalents mainly consist of time deposits placed with banks with an original maturity of three months or less. The fair value of time deposits is determined based on the pervasive interest rates in the market, which are also the interest rates as stated in the contracts with the banks. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use the pervasive interest rates input as Level 2 of fair value measurements. This is because there generally are no quoted prices in active markets for identical time deposits at the reporting date. Hence, in order to determine the fair value, the Company must use observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Restricted time deposits - Changyou bridge loans from offshore banks, secured by time deposits For the year ended December 31, 2012, Changyou drew down bridge loans from offshore branches of certain banks for the purposes of expediting the payment of a special one-time cash dividend to its shareholders and providing working capital to support its overseas operations. All of these bridge loans were secured by an equivalent or greater amount of RMB deposits by Changyou in the onshore branches of such banks. As of December 31, 2012, the total amount of loan was $239 million, of which $140 million carried a floating rate of interest based on the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and $99 million carried a fixed rate of interest. Of the total amount, $113 million is repayable in second half of 2013 and $126 million is repayable in second half of 2014. The bridge loans from the offshore branches of the lending banks are classified as short-term bank loans or long-term bank loans based on their payment terms. Restricted time deposits are valued based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. For the year ended December 31, 2012, interest income from the restricted time deposits securing the loans was $4.1 million, and interest expense on the bank loans was $2.1 million. Short-term investments In accordance with ASC 825, for investments in financial instruments with a variable interest rate indexed to performance of underlying assets, the Company elected the fair value method at the date of initial recognition and carried these investments at fair value. Changes in the fair value are reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as other income /(expense). To estimate fair value, the Company refers to the quoted rate of return provided by banks at the end of each period using discounted cash flow method. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s investments in financial instruments were mainly held by 7Road’s VIE Shenzhen 7Road, and totaled approximately $54.9 million. The investments are issued by commercial banks in China with a variable interest rate indexed to performance of underlying assets. Since these investments’ maturity dates are within one year, they are classified as short-term investments. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income change in the fair value of short-term investments in the amount of $1.5 million, $0.7 million and nil, respectively. Investments in Debt Securities In September 2010, the Company purchased from a PRC-based company (the “Debtor”) a convertible debt security in the principal amount of $74.6 million (or RMB0.5 billion) with interest, payable quarterly in cash, of 3.8% per annum and an initial maturity of twelve months, subject to extension in the Company’s sole discretion for additional sequential six-month periods. The Debtor’s obligations on the debt are secured by a pledge from the Debtor’s parent company of its entire equity interest in the Debtor. In September 2011, March 2012 and September 2012, the Company extended the maturity of the security for sequential six-month periods, to March 2012, September 2012 and March 2013, respectively, with an interest rate of 6.8% per annum. Under the terms of the security, if the Company continues to extend the maturity of the security to March 31, 2014, it will have the option, exercisable on March 31, 2014, to convert the outstanding principal into fixed percentages of equity interests in two companies which are affiliates of the Debtor. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, interest income generated from this debt security amounted to $5.48 million, $3.59 million and $0.74 million, respectively.
The Company elected the fair value option to account for its investments in debt securities at their initial recognition. Changes in fair value were recognized in other income /(expense). For the year ended December 31, 2012, there was no change in fair value. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, changes in fair value generated from exchange gain or loss were $3.15 million and $0.9 million, respectively. To estimate fair value, the Company used the income approach, which considers the estimated future return from the investment and the probabilities of getting these returns. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 3 of fair value measurements. The following are other financial instruments not measured at fair value in the balance sheets but for which the fair value is estimated for disclosure purposes. Short-term receivables and payables Accounts receivable and prepaid and other current assets are financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value due to their short term nature. Short-term accounts payable, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, short-term bank loans and accrued liabilities are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value due to their short term nature. The rates of interest under the loan agreements with the lending banks were determined based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements of short-term bank loans. The Company estimated fair values of other short-term receivables and payables using the discounted cash flow method. The Company classifies the valuation technique as Level 3 of fair value measurement, as it uses estimated cash flow input which is unobservable in the market. Prepaid non-current assets and long-term payables Prepaid non-current assets are financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value due to the change in fair value after considering the discount rate, being immaterial. Long-term accounts payable are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value due to the change in fair value after considering the discount rate, being immaterial. The rates of interest under Changyou’s loan agreements with its lending banks were determined based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements of long-term bank loans. The Company estimated fair values of prepaid non-current assets and long-term accounts payable using the discounted cash flow method. The Company classifies the valuation technique as Level 3 of fair value measurement, as it uses estimated cash flow input which is unobservable in the market. Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis The following table sets forth assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid and other current assets primarily comprise prepaid content and license, prepaid rental deposit, interest receivable, employee advances, short-term loan to a third party and VAT refund receivable. The Company recorded payments for the purchased video content as prepaid assets when payment occurred, then capitalized the purchased video content as intangible assets when recognition criteria were met. Intangible Assets Intangible assets mainly comprise video content and license, customer lists, developed technologies, computer software purchased from unrelated third parties, domain names and trademarks, operating rights for licensed games and others.
Impairment of purchased video content (recorded as Prepaid and Intangible Assets) and other Intangible Assets The Company noted that the prices for purchased video content (recorded as prepaid and intangible assets) had decreased significantly in the second quarter of 2012. Accordingly, the Company performed impairment tests and the fair values of the purchased video content were estimated using the discounted cash flow method. As a result, a $15.1 million impairment loss was recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as cost of revenues. Also, the Company wrote down prepaid assets and intangible assets in a total amount of $15.1 million. See Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net. In 2012, in addition to the aforementioned $15.1 million loss from impairment of purchased video content, another $8.6 million impairment loss relating to the Company’s acquired businesses and other intangible assets was recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income to write down intangible assets to their fair value. See Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired as a result of the Company’s acquisition of interests in its subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs. In 2012, the goodwill impairment loss was nil. See Note 11 - Goodwill. |
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Impairment Loss Impairment of purchased video content The Company recorded payments for video content as prepaid assets when payment occurred, then capitalized the purchased video content as intangible assets when recognition criteria were met.
The Company noted that the prices for purchased video content decreased significantly in the second quarter of 2012. Under ASC 360-10-35, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of long-lived assets may not be recoverable, an impairment test should be performed at the asset group level. The Company divided purchased video content into seven asset groups, consisting of TV series, Pay Channel, Overseas Content, Movies, Animations, Variety shows, and Documentary films. The Company tested the recoverability of the carrying values of these asset groups by comparing their carrying amounts to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset groups. If the carrying amount of an asset group was determined not to be recoverable, an impairment loss was recognized, measured by comparing the carrying value of the asset group to the asset group’s fair value. The fair values of the purchased video content were estimated using the discounted cash flow method. The impairment losses were allocated only to the purchased video content within the asset group, since the carrying amount of other long-lived assets within the asset group was considered to be already below their fair value. As a result of these impairment tests, the Company recognized total impairment losses of $15.1 million in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as cost of revenues in the second quarter of 2012, and wrote down prepaid assets and intangible assets in a total amount of $15.1 million, including $14.5 million for intangible assets and $0.6 million for prepaid and other current assets. The Company did not note any indicators that would result in further impairment loss of the video content related assets in the second half year of 2012. Impairment of other intangible assets In 2012, in addition to the aforementioned $15.1 million loss from impairment of purchased video content, the Company recognized another $8.6 million impairment loss relating to the Company’s acquired businesses and other intangible assets, of which a $2.9 million impairment loss relating to the Company’s acquired businesses was included in the Company’s statements of comprehensive income as “goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses”, and a $5.7 million impairment loss relating to other intangible assets was included in the Company’s statements of comprehensive income as cost and product development expense. In 2011, the Company recognized intangible assets impairment losses of $5.3 million in the aggregate, of which a $4.2 million impairment loss relating to the Company’s acquired businesses was included in the Company’s statements of comprehensive income as “goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses” and a $1.1 million impairment loss relating to other intangible assets was included in the Company’s statements of comprehensive income as product development expense. In 2010, Changyou recognized $2.9 million impairment loss for intangible assets in product development expense. Amortization In 2012, 2011 and 2010, amortization of intangible assets was $58.0 million, $42.6 million and $2.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, amortization expenses for future periods are estimated to be as follows:
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In 2011, under the brand advertising segment, there were three reporting units, consisting of Focus Yiju, the 17173 Business and other brand advertising (excluding Focus Yiju and the 17173 Business). Under the Changyou segment, there were three reporting units, consisting of MMOG, Web game and the cinema advertising business conducted by Shanghai Jingmao Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Jingmao”). There was one reporting unit under the Wireless segment and one under the Sogou segment. In 2012, the 17173 Business was transferred from brand advertising segment to the Changyou segment and the Focus Yiju business was integrated into other brand advertising businesses. Hence, there was only one reporting unit under the brand advertising segment, one under the Wireless segment and one under the Sogou segment. Under the Changyou segment, there were four reporting units, consisting of MMOG, Web game, the online advertising business conducted by 17173.com, and the cinema advertising business conducted by Shanghai Jingmao. The Company tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level on October 1, 2012. In 2012, for the impairment test performed for the brand advertising and the Sogou reporting units, the Company tested for goodwill impairment by quantitatively comparing the fair values of those reporting units to their carrying amounts directly, without qualitative assessment. The Company estimated the fair values by weighting the results from the income approach. The valuation approach considers a number of factors that include expected future cash flows, growth rates, and discount rates, and requires the Company to make certain assumptions and estimates regarding industry economic factors and future profitability of the business. For the Wireless reporting unit, the Company did not perform the impairment test as the goodwill balance had been written down to zero in 2011. For the impairment tests performed for the four reporting units under the Changyou segment, the Company first qualitatively assessed whether it was more likely than not that their fair values were less than their carrying amounts. In the assessment, the Company took into consideration all of the events and circumstances listed in ASC 350, in addition to other entity specific factors. After assessment, the Company concluded that the fair values of the reporting units were higher than their carrying amounts, and determined that it was not necessary to perform a quantitative assessment for those four reporting units. In 2012, as a result of the goodwill impairment tests, the Company concluded that the fair values of all the reporting units exceeded their carrying values, indicating that the goodwill of those reporting units was not impaired.
In 2011, the Company recorded impairment losses of $23.3 million in the Company’s statements of comprehensive income as “goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses.” In 2010, the Company concluded that the fair values of the reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying values, indicating that goodwill of those reporting units was not impaired. |
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| Income Taxes | 12. Taxation Income Tax Expense and Effective Tax Rate Income Tax Expense Sohu and Changyou.com (US) Inc. are subject to income taxes in the United States (“U.S.”). The majority of the subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company are based in mainland China and are subject to income taxes in the PRC. These China-based subsidiaries and VIEs conduct substantially all of the Company’s operations, and generate most of the Company’s income. The components of income before income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
In 2012, of the $76.2 million income tax expense, $58.1 million was for China-based income, which mainly arose from the Company’s online game business. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company realized $5.6 million of windfall tax benefits from existing U.S. federal net operating losses (“NOL”) generated from excess tax deductions related to share-based awards, which reduced its taxes payable in 2012. This excess tax benefit was correspondingly charged to the shareholders’ equity section in the consolidated balance sheets using the with-and-without approach and presented as a cash outflow from operating activities and a cash inflow from financing activities. Realizing this benefit reduced the amount of taxes payable and does not otherwise involve cash flows. The Company did not have any penalties or significant interest associated with tax positions for the year ended December 31, 2012. The combined effects of the income tax exemption and reduction available to the Company are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
Effective Tax Rate The following is reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory rate and the Company’s effective tax rate:
PRC Corporate Income Tax Related to High and New Technology Enterprises The PRC Corporate Income Tax Law (the “CIT Law”) applies an income tax rate of 25% to all enterprises but grants preferential tax treatment to High and New Technology Enterprises (“NHTEs”). Under this preferential tax treatment, NHTEs can enjoy a preferential income tax rate of 15% for three years, but need to re-apply after the end of the three-year period. The CIT Law went into effect on January 1, 2008. Within the Sohu Group, five enterprises, consisting of Beijing Sohu New Era Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Era”), Beijing Sohu New Media Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Media”), Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Sogou Technology”), Changyou’s China-based subsidiary Beijing AmazGame Age Internet Technology Co., Ltd. (“AmazGame”) and Changyou’s China-based VIE Beijing Gamease Age Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gamease”), qualified as NHTEs in 2008 and were qualified upon re-application in 2011. Therefore, for these enterprises the income tax rate is 15% for 2012 and 2013. Two additional enterprises, Beijing Sohu Internet Information Service Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Internet”) and Beijing Sogou Information Service Co., Ltd. (“Sogou Information”), qualified as NHTEs in 2009 were qualified upon re-application in 2012. Therefore, for these enterprises the income tax rate is 15% for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Related to Software Enterprises Under the CIT Law, a Software Enterprise can enjoy an income tax exemption for two years beginning with its first profitable year and a 50% tax reduction to a rate of 12.5% for the subsequent three years. As of December 31, 2012, Shenzhen 7Road, Beijing Changyou Gamespace Software Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gamespace”), Beijing Guanyou Gamespace Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (“Guanyou Gamespace”), ICE Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“ICE Information”), Shanghai ICE Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai ICE”) and Shenzhen 7Road Network Technologies Co., Ltd.(“7Road Technology”) were “Software Enterprises” entitled to the beneficial tax treatment described above. PRC Withholding Tax on Dividends The CIT Law imposes a 10% withholding income tax for dividends distributed by foreign invested enterprises to their immediate holding companies outside mainland China. A lower withholding tax rate will be applied if there is a tax treaty arrangement between mainland China and the jurisdiction of the foreign holding company. A holding company in Hong Kong, for example, will be subject to a 5% withholding tax rate under the Arrangement Between the PRC and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital (the “China-HK Tax Arrangement”) if such holding company is considered a non-PRC resident enterprise and holds at least 25% of the equity interests in the PRC foreign invested enterprise distributing the dividends, subject to approval of the PRC local tax authority. However, if the Hong Kong holding company is not considered to be the beneficial owner of such dividends under applicable PRC tax regulations, such dividend may remain subject to a withholding tax rate of 10%.
In 2012, Changyou’s Board of Directors determined to cause one of Changyou’s PRC subsidiaries to distribute all of its 2012 earnings to its overseas parent company, Changyou HK. Based on an assessment performed pursuant to requirements specified by PRC tax authorities, Changyou concluded that it was more likely than not that such distribution would be subject to 5% withholding tax. For the year ended December 31, 2012, Changyou accrued deferred tax liabilities in the amount of $11.9 million for withholding taxes associated with this distribution plan. Transition from PRC Business Tax to PRC Value Added Tax Effective September 1, 2012, the Pilot Program for transition from the imposition of Business Tax to the imposition of VAT for revenues from certain industries was expanded from Shanghai to eight other cities and provinces in China, including Beijing and Tianjin. The Company’s brand advertising and search revenues are subject to this program. Business Tax had been imposed primarily on revenues from the provision of taxable services, assignments of intangible assets and transfers of real estate. Prior to the implementation of the Pilot Program, the Company’s Business Tax rate, which varies depending on the nature of the revenues being taxed, generally ranged from 3% to 5%. VAT payable on goods sold or taxable labor services provided by a general VAT taxpayer for a taxable period is the net balance of the output VAT for the period after crediting the input VAT for the period. Before the implementation of the Pilot Program, the Company was mainly subject to a small amount of VAT for revenues of Changyou’s subsidiary 7Road that are deemed for PRC tax purposes to be derived from the sale of software. VAT has been imposed on those 7Road revenues at a rate of 17%, with a 14% immediate tax refund, resulting in a net rate of 3%. With the implementation of the Pilot Program, in addition to the revenues currently subject to VAT, the Company’s brand advertising and search revenues are in the scope of the Pilot Program and are now subject to VAT at a rate of 6%. Under ASC 605-45, the presentation of taxes on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues) is an accounting policy decision determined by management. As VAT imposed on brand adverting and search revenues and VAT imposed on 7Road’s revenues from the sale of software are considered as substantially different in nature, the Company determined that it is reasonable to apply the guidance separately for these two types of VAT. The basis for this determination is that VAT payable on brand advertising and search revenues is the difference between the output VAT (at a rate of 6%) and available input VAT amount (at the rate applicable to the supplier), which is a component of the Company’s costs for providing the brand advertising and search services. On the other hand, the VAT payable by 7Road is in effect at 3% of the applicable revenues from the sale of software, irrespective of the availability of any input VAT, under preferential VAT treatment provided to 7Road by the local tax bureau. In this regard, the Company believes the VAT payable by 7Road is more akin to a sales tax than typical VAT. As a result, the Company adopted the net presentation method for its brand advertising and search businesses both before and after the implementation of the Pilot Program, and for the revenues of 7Road deemed to be derived from the sale of software, the Company adopted the gross presentation method before and after the implementation of the Pilot Program. U.S. Federal Income Tax As of December 31, 2012, the Company had U.S. NOL of approximately $4.4 million available to offset against future federal income tax liabilities, which was generated from excess tax deductions related to share-based awards. The Company does not provide for U.S. federal income taxes or tax benefits on the undistributed earnings or losses of its international subsidiaries or consolidated VIEs because in the foreseeable future the Company does not have the intention to repatriate those undistributed earnings or losses to U.S. where it would be subject to U.S. Corporate Income Tax, except that, under certain circumstances, the Company may repatriate to the U.S. income that will be subject to U.S. Alternative Minimum Tax. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, these cumulative undistributed earnings are included in consolidated retained earnings on the balance sheets and amounted to $785.5 million and $711.8 million, respectively. An estimated $267.1 million and $242.0 million in U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes would be due if these earnings were remitted as dividends, after payment of all deferred taxes as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
As of December 31, 2012, the Company had net operating losses from PRC entities of approximately $214.8 million available to offset against future net profit for income tax purposes. The Company anticipates that it is more likely than not that these net operating losses may not be utilized based on its estimate of the operation performance of these PRC entities; therefore, $59.6 million in deferred tax assets generated from net operating losses were offset by a valuation allowance. In 2012, $11.5 million of the PRC net operating loss generated from previous years expired. The remaining PRC net operating loss will begin to expire in 2013. Uncertain Tax Positions The Company did not have any unrecognized uncertain tax positions for the year ended December 31, 2012. The following table summarizes the Company’s recognized uncertain tax positions from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
No penalties associated with uncertain tax positions were accrued for the year ended December 31, 2012. For each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the total amount of uncertain tax positions recognized was $3.1 million. The Company does not anticipate the uncertain tax positions to significantly increase or decrease within twelve months of December 31, 2012. The $3.1 balance for uncertain tax positions is related to an uncertain tax position generated in 2009. In 2009, due to the uncertainty of the deduction of certain expenses under the CIT Law, the Company recorded uncertain tax positions of $1.2 million and recognized related long-term tax payable. In addition, The Company recognized income tax expense of $1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 for an uncertain tax position arising from related party transactions between subsidiaries of the Company. As of December 31, 2012, the Company was unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the timing of settlement in individual years beyond twelve months due to uncertainties in the timing of tax audit outcomes. Therefore, in accordance with ASC 740, the Company recognized the tax payable as a Long-term liability. In April 2010, the State Administration of Tax (“SAT”) issued a circular relating to the implementation of preferential tax treatment for NHTEs with respect to the PRC Corporate Income Tax. However, to date, the Beijing local-level tax bureau has not implemented this circular and has indicated that it believes that the relevant provisions might not apply to NHTEs in Beijing Zhong Guan Cun area. Therefore, the Company did not change its current practice. |
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13. Commitments and Contingencies Unconditional Obligation The following table sets forth the Company’s unconditional obligations as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
Note (1) Operating lease obligation For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, rental expense included in the operating lease was approximately $16.2 million, $12.2 million, and $4.9 million, respectively. Note (2) Purchase of office buildings and related technological infrastructure and fitting-out work In November 2009, Sohu entered into an agreement to purchase a Beijing office building to serve as the Company’s headquarters. The purchase price is approximately $128 million, of which $125 million had been paid as of December 31, 2012. In December 2011, the Company also entered into an agreement for technological infrastructure and fitting-out work for this office building. The contractual amount is approximately $28 million, of which $21 million had been paid as of December 31, 2012. These $125 million and $21million payments have been recognized as prepaid non-current assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The remaining $3 million for the office building and $7 million for the technological infrastructure and fitting-out work will be settled in installments as various stages of the development plan are completed. This office building and related technological infrastructure and fitting-out work are in progress and are expected to be completed in 2013. In August 2010, Changyou entered into an agreement to purchase a Beijing office building to serve as its headquarters. The purchase price is approximately $159 million, of which $126 million had been paid as of December 31, 2012 and was recognized as prepaid non-current assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. In February 2013, Changyou paid out $16 million and the remaining $17 million will be settled in the first half of 2013, when the office building is expected to be completed and accepted by Changyou. Litigation The Sohu Group is a party to various litigation matters which it considers routine and incidental to its business. Management does not expect the results of any of these actions to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. In March 2008, the Sohu Group was sued by four major record companies, Sony BMG, Warner, Universal and Gold Label, which alleged that the Sohu Group provided music search links and download services that violated copyrights they owned. As of December 31, 2012, the lawsuits with these four record companies were still in process. At this stage, an estimation of the loss cannot be made. Long-term Tax Payable for Uncertain Tax Positions As aforementioned in Note 12 - Taxation, as of December 31, 2012, the Company had recorded uncertain tax positions of $3.1 million as long-term tax payable.
Laws and Regulations The Chinese market in which the Sohu Group operates poses certain macro-economic and regulatory risks and uncertainties. These uncertainties extend to the ability to operate an Internet business and to conduct brand advertising, search and others, online game, wireless and others services in the PRC. Though the PRC has, since 1978, implemented a wide range of market-oriented economic reforms, continued reforms and progress towards a full market-oriented economy are uncertain. In addition, the telecommunication, information, and media industries remain highly regulated. Restrictions are currently in place and are unclear with respect to which segments of these industries foreign-owned entities, like the Sohu Group, may operate. The Chinese government may issue from time to time new laws or new interpretations of existing laws to regulate areas such as telecommunication, information and media. Certain risks related to PRC law that could affect Sohu Group’s VIE structure are discussed in Note 15 - VIEs. Regulatory risks also encompass the interpretation by the tax authorities of current tax law, including the applicability of certain preferential tax treatments. The Sohu Group’s legal structure and scope of operations in China could be subject to restrictions, which could result in severe limits on its ability to conduct business in the PRC. The Sohu Group’s sales, purchase and expense transactions are generally denominated in RMB and a significant portion of the Sohu Group’s assets and liabilities are denominated in RMB. The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. In China, foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only by authorized financial institutions. Remittances in currencies other than RMB by its subsidiaries in China may require certain supporting documentation in order to effect the remittance. |
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| Contingent Consideration | 14. Contingent Consideration The agreement for Changyou’s acquisition of a majority interest in 7Road includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by Changyou based on the financial performance of 7Road through December 31, 2012. The range of the undiscounted amounts Changyou could pay under the contingent consideration provisions was between nil and $32.76 million. Fair value of the contingent consideration of $28.05 million was recognized on the date of the acquisition, with the income approach applied. There were no indemnification assets involved. As of the end of 2012, 7Road had exceeded the financial performance milestones, as a result of which changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration of $2.2 million were recognized in other income /(expense) for the year ended December 31, 2012. |
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| VIEs | 15. VIEs Background PRC laws and regulations prohibit or restrict foreign ownership of companies that operate Internet information and content, Internet access, online games, wireless, value added telecommunications and certain other businesses in which the Company is engaged or could be deemed to be engaged. Consequently, the Company conducts certain of its operations and businesses in the PRC through its VIEs. The Company consolidates all of the VIEs, of which the Company is the primary beneficiary, in its consolidated financial statements. The Company has one VIE that is not consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements because the Company is not the primary beneficiary. VIEs Consolidated within the Sohu Group The Company has adopted the guidance of accounting for VIEs, which requires VIEs to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity. The Company’s management made evaluations of the relationships between the Company and its VIEs and the economic benefit flow of contractual arrangements with the VIEs. In connection with such evaluation, management also took into account the fact that, as a result of such contractual arrangements, the Sohu Group controls the shareholders’ voting interests in those VIEs. As a result of such evaluation, the management concluded that the Sohu Group is the primary beneficiary of those VIEs and consolidated the VIEs. All of the consolidated VIEs are incorporated and operated in the PRC, and are directly or indirectly owned by Dr. Charles Zhang, the Company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, or other executive officers and employees of the Sohu Group identified below. Capital for these VIEs was funded by the Sohu Group through loans provided to Dr. Charles Zhang and those other executive officers and employees, and was initially recorded as loans to related parties. These loans are eliminated for accounting purposes against the capital of the VIEs upon consolidation.
Under contractual agreements with the Sohu Group, Dr. Charles Zhang and those other executive officers and employees of the Sohu Group who are shareholders of the VIEs are required to transfer their ownership in these entities to the Sohu Group, if permitted by PRC laws and regulations, or, if not so permitted, to designees of the Sohu Group at any time as requested by Sohu Group to repay the loans outstanding. All voting rights of the VIEs are assigned to the Sohu Group, and the Sohu Group has the right to designate all directors and senior management personnel of the VIEs, and also has the obligation to absorb losses of the VIEs. Dr. Charles Zhang and those other executive officers and employees of the Sohu Group who are shareholders of the VIEs have pledged their shares in the consolidated VIEs as collateral for the loans. As of December 31, 2012, the aggregate amount of these loans was $18.3 million. Under its contractual arrangements with the consolidated VIEs, the Company has the power to direct activities of the VIEs, and can have assets transferred freely out of the VIEs without any restrictions. Therefore, the Company considers that there is no asset of a consolidated VIE that can be used only to settle obligations of the VIEs, except for registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of the VIEs. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of the consolidated VIEs totaled $31.6 million. As all the consolidated VIEs are incorporated as limited liability companies under the PRC Company Law, creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company for any of the liabilities of the VIEs. Currently there is no contractual arrangement that could require the Company to provide additional financial support to the VIEs. As the Company is conducting certain business in the PRC mainly through the VIEs, the Company may provide such support on a discretionary basis in the future, which could expose the Company to a loss. The following is a summary of the consolidated VIEs within the Sohu Group: Basic Information for the consolidated VIEs Corporate
Beijing Century High Tech Investment Co., Ltd. (“High Century”) is a holding company which was incorporated in 2001. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of High Century was $4.6 million and Dr. Charles Zhang and Wei Li held 80% and 20% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing Sohu Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Entertainment”) was incorporated in 2002. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Sohu Entertainment was $1.2 million and Xin Wang (Belinda Wang), the Company’s Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, and Ye Deng, a Vice President of the Company, held 80% and 20% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Sohu Internet was incorporated in 2003 and is engaged in wireless services. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Sohu Internet was $1.6 million and High Century and Sohu Entertainment held 75% and 25% interests, respectively, in this entity. For the Online Advertising Business Brand Advertising Business
Beijing Sohu Donglin Advertising Co., Ltd. (“Donglin”) was incorporated in 2010 and is engaged in advertising services. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Donglin was $1.5 million and High Century and Sohu Internet each held a 50% interest in this entity.
Beijing Pilot New Era Advertising Co., Ltd. (“Pilot New Era”) was incorporated in 2010 and is engaged in advertising services. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Pilot New Era was $0.7 million and High Century and Sohu Internet each held a 50% interest in this entity.
Beijing Focus Yiju Network Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Focus Yiju”) was acquired in 2011 and is engaged in advertising services. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Focus Yiju was $1.6 million and High Century held a 100% interest in this entity.
Beijing Zhi Hui You Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhi Hui You”) was incorporated in 2011 and renamed from Beijing 17173 Network Technology Co., Ltd. to Zhi Hui You on December 14, 2012. Zhi Hui You is engaged in technology development and advertising services. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Zhi Hui You was $1.6 million and Jing Zhou and a third party entity each held a 50% interest in this entity.
Tianjin Jinhu Culture Development Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Jinhu”) was incorporated in 2011 and is engaged in advertising services. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Tianjin Jinhu was $0.5 million and Ye Deng and Chun Liu each held a 50% interest in this entity. Search and Others Business
Sogou Information was incorporated in 2005. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Sogou Information was $2.5 million and Xiaochuan Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Sogou, and Xianxian Hao each held a 50% interest in this entity. For the Online Game Business
Gamease was incorporated in 2007. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Gamease was $1.3 million and Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, and Dewen Chen, President of Changyou held 60% and 40% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Shanghai ICE was acquired by Changyou in 2010. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Shanghai ICE was $1.2 million and Runa Pi and Rong Qi each held a 50% interest in this entity.
Guanyou Gamespace was incorporated in 2010. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Guanyou Gamespace was $1.5 million and Tao Wang and Dewen Chen held 60% and 40% interests, respectively, in this entity.
68.258% of Shenzhen 7Road was acquired by Gamease in 2011. In the second quarter of 2012, in connection with a reorganization of Shenzhen 7Road to create a Cayman Islands holding company structure, Shenzhen 7Road became a VIE of 7Road, which is a Cayman Islands company of which approximately 71.926% is owned by Changyou. Shenzhen 7Road is controlled by Changyou, and Changyou is a primary beneficiary of Shenzhen 7Road, as a result of contractual arrangements among Shenzhen 7Road, 7Road Technology, which is a PRC-based indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of 7Road, and the shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road. As of December 31, 2012, Gamease held shares representing 68.258% of Shenzhen 7Road and four executive officers of 7Road.com Limited collectively held shares representing 31.742% of Shenzhen 7Road. For the Wireless Business
Beijing GoodFeel Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“GoodFeel”) was acquired in 2004 and is engaged in value added telecommunication services. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of GoodFeel was $1.2 million and James Deng and Jing Zhou, held 58.1% and 41.9% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing 21 East Culture Development Co., Ltd. (“21 East Beijing”) was acquired in 2006. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of 21 East Beijing was $1.6 million and High Century held a 100% interest in this entity.
Beijing Yi He Jia Xun Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yi He Jia Xun”) was acquired in September 2011. As of December 31, 2012, the registered capital of Yi He Jia Xun was $2.1 million and Gang Fang and Yanfeng Lv each held a 50% interest in this entity.
Financial Information The following financial information of the Sohu Group’s consolidated VIEs is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements (in thousands):
For the table below, consolidated VIEs under the Brand advertising, Sogou, Wireless and Others segments are classified as Sohu’s VIEs, and consolidated VIEs under the Changyou segment are classified as Changyou’s VIEs.
Summary of significant agreements currently in effect Agreements between consolidated VIEs and Nominee Shareholders Loan and equity pledge agreements between Sohu Era and the respective shareholders of High Century and Sohu Entertainment: These loan agreements provide for loans to the shareholders of High Century and Sohu Entertainment for them to make contributions to the registered capital of High Century and Sohu Entertainment in exchange for the equity interests in High Century and Sohu Entertainment, and under these pledge agreements the shareholders pledge those equity interests to Sohu Era as security for the loans. The loan agreements include powers of attorney that give Sohu Era the power to appoint nominees to act on behalf of the shareholders of High Century and Sohu Entertainment in connection with all actions to be taken by High Century and Sohu Entertainment. Pursuant to the loan agreements, the shareholders executed in blank transfers of their equity interests in High Century and Sohu Entertainment, which transfers are held by the Company’s legal department and may be completed and effected at Sohu Era’s election. Loan and equity pledge agreements between Sogou Tech and the shareholders of Sogou Information. These loan agreements provide for loans to the shareholders of Sogou Information for them to make contributions to the registered capital of Sogou Information in exchange for the equity interests in Sogou Information, and under the pledge agreements the shareholders pledge those equity interests to Sogou Tech as security for the loans. The loans are interest free and are repayable on demand, but the shareholders can only repay the loans by transferring to Sogou Tech their equity interests in Sogou Information. Exclusive equity interest purchase right agreements between Sogou Tech, Sogou Information and the shareholders of Sogou Information. Pursuant to these agreements, Sogou Tech and any third party designated by it have the right, exercisable at any time when it becomes legal to do so under PRC law, to purchase from the shareholders of Sogou Information all or any part of their equity interests at a purchase price equal to the shareholders’ initial contributions to registered capital.
Powers of Attorney executed by the shareholders of Sogou Information in favor of Sogou Tech with a term of 10 years, extendable at the request of Sogou Tech. These powers of attorney give Sogou Tech the right to appoint nominees to act on behalf of each of the two Sogou Information shareholders in connection with all actions to be taken by Sogou Information. Business operation agreement among Sogou Tech, Sogou Information and the shareholders of Sogou Information. The agreement sets forth the right of Sogou Tech to control the actions of the shareholders of Sogou Information. The agreement has a term of 10 years, renewable at the request of Sogou Tech. Loan agreements and equity pledge agreements between AmazGame and the shareholders of Gamease and between Gamespace and the shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace. The loan agreements provide for loans to the shareholders of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively, for them to make contributions to the registered capital of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace in exchange for the equity interests in Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively. Under the equity pledge agreements the shareholders of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively, pledge to AmazGame and Gamespace, respectively, their equity interests in Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively, to secure the performance of their obligations under the loan agreements and Gamease’s and Guanyou Gamespace’s obligations to AmazGame and Gamespace under their business agreements. The loans are interest free and are repayable on demand, but the shareholders can only repay the loans by transferring to AmazGame and Gamespace, respectively, their equity interests in Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace. Equity interest purchase right agreements between AmazGame and the shareholders of Gamease and between Gamespace and the shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace. Pursuant to these agreements, AmazGame and Gamespace, respectively, have the right, and any third party designated by them has the right, exercisable at any time when it becomes legal to do so under PRC law, to purchase from the shareholders of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively, all or any part of their equity interests at a purchase price equal to their initial contributions to registered capital. Powers of attorney executed by the shareholders of Gamease in favor of AmazGame and the shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace in favor of Gamespace, with a term of 10 years. These powers of attorney give AmazGame and Gamespace, respectively, the exclusive right to appoint nominees to act on behalf of the shareholders in connection with all actions to be taken by Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively. Business operation agreements between AmazGame and the shareholders of Gamease and between Gamespace and the shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace. This agreement sets forth the right of AmazGame and Gamespace, respectively, to control the actions of the shareholders of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively. The agreements have a term of 10 years. Call option agreement among ICE Information, Shanghai ICE and Shanghai ICE shareholders. This agreement provides to ICE Information and any third party designated by ICE Information the right, exercisable at any time when it becomes legal to do so under PRC law, to purchase from the shareholders all or any part of their shares in Shanghai ICE or purchase from Shanghai ICE all or part of its assets or business at the lowest purchase price permissible under PRC law. The agreement is terminable only if ICE Information is dissolved. Share pledge agreement among ICE Information, Shanghai ICE and the shareholders of Shanghai ICE. Under this agreement the shareholders pledge to ICE Information their equity interests in Shanghai ICE to secure the performance of their obligations under the call option agreement and Shanghai ICE’s obligations to ICE Information under their business agreements. Business operation agreement among ICE Information, Shanghai ICE and the shareholders of Shanghai ICE. This agreement sets forth the right of ICE Information to control the actions of the shareholders of Shanghai ICE. The agreement is terminable only if ICE Information is dissolved. Equity interest purchase right agreements among 7Road Technology, Shenzhen 7Road and Shenzhen 7Road’s shareholders. Under these agreements, 7Road Technology and any third-party designated by 7Road Technology have the right, exercisable at any time during the term of the agreements, if and when it is legal to do so under PRC law, to purchase from any of the Shenzhen 7Road’s shareholders all or any part of their shares in Shenzhen 7Road at a nominal purchase price. Each of these agreements has a term of 10 years, is renewable by 7Road Technology for such term as it may determine and is terminable early only if Shenzhen 7Road’s or 7Road Technology’s existence is terminated, by mutual agreement of the parties or upon the written request of 7Road Technology. Equity interest pledge agreements among 7Road Technology, Shenzhen 7Road and Shenzhen 7Road’s shareholders. Under these agreements, the shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road agreed to pledge to 7Road Technology their equity interests in Shenzhen 7Road to secure the performance of their respective obligations and Shenzhen 7Road’s obligations under the various VIE-related agreements. If any of the shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road or Shenzhen 7Road breaches his or its obligations under any VIE-related agreements, 7Road Technology is entitled to exercise its rights as the beneficiary under the Equity Interest Pledge Agreements. These agreements terminate only after all of the respective obligations of the shareholders and of Shenzhen 7Road under the various VIE-related agreements are no longer in effect.
Business operation agreement among 7Road Technology, Shenzhen 7Road and the shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road. This agreement grants to 7Road Technology the right to control the actions of Shenzhen 7Road and the shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road in their capacities as such. This agreement has a term of 10 years, is renewable by 7Road Technology for such term as it may determine and is terminable early if the existence of Shenzhen 7Road or 7Road Technology is terminated, by mutual agreement of the parties or upon the written request of 7Road Technology. Powers of attorney executed by the shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road in favor of 7Road Technology. These powers of attorney give 7Road Technology the exclusive right to appoint designees to act on behalf of each of the five shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road in connection with all actions to be taken by Shenzhen 7Road requiring shareholder approval. Spousal Consent Letter signed by the spouse of each of the shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road who is a married individual, in which the spouse agrees that the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road owned by such shareholder will be disposed of only in accordance with the applicable Equity Interest Purchase Right Agreement, Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, Business Operation Agreement and other related agreements executed by the shareholder. Such spouse further agrees that such equity interests do not constitute community property with such shareholder and waives irrevocably and unconditionally all rights and benefits with respect to such equity interests, including the right to sue in any court, under all applicable law. Business Arrangements between Subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs Business cooperation agreements between Sohu Era and Sohu Internet and between Sogou Tech and Sogou Information. Pursuant to these agreements Sohu Era and Sogou Tech, respectively, provide technical consultation, content purchasing and other related services to Sohu Internet and Sogou Information, respectively, in exchange for a percentage of the gross income, after deduction of related costs and expenses, of Sohu Era and Sogou Tech, respectively. The agreement between Sohu Era and Sohu Internet has a term of one year, and the agreement between Sogou Tech and Sogou Information has a term of 10 years, renewable at the request of Sogou Tech. Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement between Sogou Tech and Sogou Information. Pursuant to this agreement Sogou Tech has the exclusive right to provide technical consultation and other related services to Sogou Information in exchange for a certain amount of service fee, with a term of 10 years, renewable at request of Sogou Tech. Technology support and utilization agreements between AmazGame and Gamease and between Gamespace and Guanyou Gamespace. Pursuant to these agreements, AmazGame and Gamespace, respectively, have the exclusive right to provide certain product development and application services and technology support to Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively, for a fee equal to a predetermined percentage, subject to adjustment by AmazGame or Gamespace at any time, of Gamease’s and Guanyou Gamespace’s respective revenues. These agreements will be terminated only when AmazGame and Gamespace are dissolved. Services and maintenance agreements between AmazGame and Gamease between Gamespace and Guanyou Gamespace. Pursuant to these agreements, AmazGame and Gamespace, respectively, provide marketing, staffing, business operation and maintenance services to Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace, respectively, in exchange for a fee equal to the cost of providing such services plus a predetermined margin. These agreements will be terminated only when AmazGame and Gamespace are dissolved. Exclusive business cooperation agreement between ICE Information and Shanghai ICE. This agreement sets forth the exclusive right of ICE Information to provide business support and technical services to Shanghai ICE. The agreement will be terminated only when ICE Information is dissolved. Exclusive technology consulting and services agreement between ICE Information and Shanghai ICE. This agreement provides to ICE Information the exclusive right to provide technical consultation and other related services to Shanghai ICE in exchange for a fee equal to the balance of Shanghai ICE’s gross income after deduction of related costs and expenses. The agreement will be terminated only when ICE Information is dissolved. Technology development and utilization agreement between 7Road Technology and Shenzhen 7Road. Under this agreement, 7Road Technology has the exclusive right to provide product development and application services and technology support to Shenzhen 7Road for a fee based on Shenzhen 7Road’s revenues, which fee can be adjusted by 7Road Technology at any time in its sole discretion. The fee is eliminated upon consolidation. This agreement will terminate if the existence of 7Road Technology or Shenzhen 7Road is terminated, by mutual agreement of the parties or upon failure to perform due to a force majeure event. Services and maintenance agreement between 7Road Technology and Shenzhen 7Road. Pursuant to this agreement, 7Road Technology provides marketing and maintenance services to Shenzhen 7Road in exchange for a fee equal to the cost of providing such services plus a predetermined margin. This agreement will terminate if the existence of 7Road Technology or Shenzhen 7Road is terminated, by mutual agreement of the parties or upon failure to perform due to a force majeure event.
Certain of the contractual arrangements described above between the VIEs and the related wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company are silent regarding renewals. However, because the VIEs are controlled by the Company through powers of attorney granted to the Company by the shareholders of the VIEs, the contractual arrangements can be, and are expected to be, renewed at the subsidiaries’ election. VIE Related Risks It is possible that the Company’s operation of certain of its operations and businesses through VIEs could be found by PRC authorities to be in violation of PRC laws and regulations prohibiting or restricting foreign ownership of companies that engage in such operations and businesses. If such a finding were made, regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the licensing and operation of such operations businesses would have broad discretion in dealing with such a violation, including levying fines, confiscating the Company’s income, revoking the business or operating licenses of the affected businesses, requiring the Company to restructure its ownership structure or operations, or requiring the Company to discontinue all or any portion of its operations. Any of these actions could cause significant disruption to the Company’s business operations, and have a materially adverse impact on the Company’s cash flows, financial position and operating performance. The Company’s management considers the possibility of such a finding by PRC regulatory authorities to be remote. In addition, it is possible that the contracts with the Company, the Company’s VIEs and shareholders of its VIEs would not be enforceable in China if PRC government authorities or courts were to find that such contracts contravene PRC laws and regulations or are otherwise not enforceable for public policy reasons. In the event that the Company was unable to enforce these contractual arrangements, the Company would not be able to exert effective control over the affected VIEs. Consequently, such VIE’s results of operations, assets and liabilities would not be included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If such were the case, the Company’s cash flows, financial position and operating performance would be materially adversely affected. The Company’s contractual arrangements with respect to its consolidated VIEs are approved and in place. The Company’s management believes that such contracts are enforceable, and considers the possibility remote that PRC regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the Company’s operations and contractual relationships would find the contracts to be unenforceable. VIE Not Consolidated within the Sohu Group In December 2012, the Company acquired a 25% equity interest in a VIE to support the Company’s brand advertising business. The investment cost was $1.6 million. Since the Company neither controls nor has significant influence over this VIE, the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Therefore, the Company recognized this investment under the equity method. In assessing the maximum exposure of investment loss to investment cost, the Company determined that it did not have further obligations exceeding the investment cost and there were no terms of the investment arrangement that could require the Company to provide further financial support to this VIE. |
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| Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity | 16. Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders’ Equity Summary of Sohu.com Inc.’s outstanding shares (in thousands):
Takeover Defense Sohu intends to adopt appropriate defensive measures in the future on a case by case basis as and to the extent that the Company’s Board of Directors determines that such measures are necessary or advisable to protect Sohu stockholder value in the face of any coercive takeover threats or to prevent an acquirer from gaining control of the Company without offering fair and adequate price and terms.
Treasury Stock Treasury stock consists of shares repurchased by Sohu that are no longer outstanding and are held by Sohu. Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method. On August 29, 2011, Sohu’s Board of Directors authorized a combined share purchase program of up to $100 million of outstanding shares of common stock of Sohu and /or the outstanding American depositary shares (“ADSs”) of Changyou over a one-year period from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. As of the expiration of the program on August 31, 2012, the Company had repurchased 500,000 shares of its common stock, which is treated as treasury stock, for consideration of $29.2 million. The Company also had purchased 750,000 Changyou ADSs, representing 1,500,000 Class A ordinary shares, for consideration of $25.7 million. The total consideration paid under the combined share purchase program was $54.9 million. Stock Incentive Plans Sohu, Changyou, Sogou, Sohu Video and 7Road all have incentive plans for the granting of share-based awards, including common stock /ordinary shares, share options, restricted shares and restricted share units, to their directors, executive officers, and employees. 1) Sohu.com Inc. Share-based Awards Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan”) provided for the issuance of up to 9,500,000 shares of common stock, including those issued pursuant to the exercise of share options and upon vesting and settlement of restricted share units. Most of these awards vest over a period of four years. The maximum term of any issued stock right under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan expired on January 24, 2010. As of the expiration date, 9,128,724 shares of common stock had been issued or were subject to issuance upon the vesting and exercise of share options or the vesting and settlement of restricted share units granted under the plan. A new plan (the “Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan”) was adopted on July 2, 2010. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan was $5.1 million, $10.1 million and $19.0 million, respectively. i) Summary of share option activity A summary of share option activity under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of December 31, 2012:
No options have been granted under Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan since 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, no share-based compensation expense was recognized for share options because the requisite service periods for share options had ended by the end of 2009. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total cash received from the exercise of share options amounted to $0.8 million, $1.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively. ii) Summary of restricted share unit activity A summary of restricted share unit activity under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $5.1 million, $10.1 million and $19.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was $2.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.63 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $8.9 million, $14.9 million and $6.2 million, respectively. Sohu’s 2010 Stock Incentive Plan On July 2, 2010, the Company’s shareholders approved Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, which provides for the issuance of up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock, including those issued pursuant to the vesting and settlement of restricted share units and pursuant to the exercise of share options. The maximum term of any issued stock right under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan will expire on July 1, 2020. As of December 31, 2012, 1,467,461 shares were available for grant under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan.
A summary of restricted share unit activity under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $0.9 million, $1.2 million and $0.03 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.91 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $0.9 million, $0.7 million and nil, respectively. 2) Changyou.com Limited Share-based Awards Changyou’s ordinary shares are divided into Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares. Holders of Class A ordinary shares and holders of Class B ordinary shares have the same rights in Changyou, with the exception of voting and conversion rights. Each Class A ordinary share is entitled to one vote on all matters subject to a shareholder vote, and each Class B ordinary share is entitled to ten votes on all matters subject to a shareholder vote. Each Class B ordinary share is convertible into one Class A ordinary share at any time at the election of the holder. Class A ordinary shares are not convertible into Class B ordinary shares under any circumstances. On December 31, 2008, Changyou reserved 2,000,000 of its ordinary shares, which included 1,774,000 Class B ordinary shares and 226,000 Class A ordinary shares, for issuance to certain of its directors, executive officers and employees as incentive compensation under Changyou’s 2008 Share Incentive Plan (the “Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan”). In March 2009, the 2,000,000 reserved ordinary shares were subject to a ten-for-one share split effected by Changyou and became 20,000,000 ordinary shares. As of December 31, 2012, Changyou has granted under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan 15,000,000 Class B ordinary shares to Tao Wang through Prominence Investments Ltd. (“Prominence”) and 4,745,200 Class A and Class B restricted share units (settleable by Changyou’s issuance of Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, respectively) to certain of its executive officers other than Tao Wang and to certain of its employees and certain Sohu employees. Prominence is an entity that may deemed under applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to be beneficially owned by Tao Wang. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan was $3.4 million, $5.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively. Share-based Awards granted before Changyou’s Initial Public Offering i) Share-based Award to Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou In January 2008, Sohu communicated to and agreed with Tao Wang to grant him 700,000 ordinary shares and 800,000 restricted ordinary shares, in lieu of his contingent right in an indirect subsidiary of Sohu which was devoted to the development of TLBB. The 800,000 restricted ordinary shares were subject to a four-year vesting period commencing February 1, 2008. In addition, Tao Wang would not be entitled to participate in any distributions on Changyou shares, whether or not vested, until the earlier of Changyou’s completion of an initial public offering or February 2012, and in any event entitlement to distributions would be subject to vesting of the shares. The difference between the fair value (“Incremental Fair Value”) of these 700,000 ordinary shares and 800,000 restricted ordinary shares and Tao Wang’s contingent right in the indirect Sohu subsidiary was accounted for as share-based compensation expense. In January 2009, Changyou issued 700,000 of its Class B ordinary shares and 800,000 of its Class B restricted ordinary shares under its 2008 Share Incentive Plan to Tao Wang through Prominence.
In February 2009, 200,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares held by Prominence became vested. Upon this vesting, the number of Class B ordinary shares held beneficially by Tao Wang increased to 900,000 shares and the number of Class B restricted ordinary shares held beneficially by Tao Wang decreased to 600,000 shares. On March 16, 2009, in preparation for its initial public offering, Changyou effected a ten-for-one share split that resulted in the aforementioned 900,000 Class B ordinary shares and 600,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares becoming 9,000,000 Class B ordinary shares and 6,000,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares, respectively. For the 700,000 ordinary shares, because the terms of the issuance of these ordinary shares had been approved and were communicated to and agreed with Tao Wang as of January 2, 2008, this was considered the grant date. Accordingly, the Incremental Fair Value was determined as of that date. The portion of the Incremental Fair Value related to these ordinary shares, equal to $1.8 million, was recognized as share-based compensation expense in product development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008. For the 800,000 restricted ordinary shares, as a result of the modification of their vesting terms in April 2008, the portion of the Incremental Fair Value related to these shares, equal to $7.0 million, was determined in April 2008, and was accounted for as share-based compensation expense over the vesting period starting from the date of the modification, following the accelerated basis of attribution. A summary of activity for these restricted ordinary shares as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above-mentioned Class B restricted ordinary shares was $0.04 million, $0.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to Tao Wang’s Class B restricted ordinary shares, since they were all vested. The total fair value of Class B restricted ordinary shares vested to Tao Wang on their respective vesting dates during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $26.5 million, $39.7 million and $32.7 million, respectively. The fair value of the ordinary shares and restricted ordinary shares was assessed using the income approach /discounted cash flow method, with a discount for lack of marketability given that the shares underlying the award were not publicly traded at the time of grant, and was determined partly in reliance on a report prepared by a qualified professional appraiser using management’s estimates and assumptions. This assessment required complex and subjective judgments regarding Changyou’s projected financial and operating results, its unique business risks, the liquidity of its ordinary shares and its operating history and prospects at the time the grants were made. ii) Share-based Awards to Executive Officers (other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees In April 2008, Changyou approved and communicated to executive officers other than Tao Wang the grant of an aggregate of 180,000 restricted ordinary shares and to certain key employees the grant of an aggregate of 94,000 restricted share units of Changyou (settleable in ordinary shares upon vesting). These restricted ordinary shares and restricted share units were subject to vesting over a four-year period commencing on February 1, 2008, with initial vesting also subject to the listing of Changyou’s ordinary shares in an initial public offering by Changyou. The fair value of the awards at grant date was recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income starting from April 2, 2009, when ADSs representing Changyou’s Class A ordinary shares were first listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. On January 15, 2009, Changyou issued 180,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares to executive officers other than Tao Wang and granted 94,000 Class B restricted share units to certain key employees, the grant of which had been approved and communicated in April 2008 as described above.
On March 13, 2009, Changyou exchanged the 180,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares for Class B restricted share units (settleable in Class B ordinary shares), that otherwise have the same vesting and other terms as applied to the Class B restricted ordinary shares described above. Following the exchange, Class B restricted share units granted to executive officers other than Tao Wang and certain key employees totaled 274,000. On March 16, 2009, the above 274,000 Class B restricted share units became 2,740,000 Class B restricted share units as a result of the ten-for-one share split effected on that date. A summary of activity for the above Class B restricted share units as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 2,740,000 Class B restricted share units was $0.03 million, $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was no unrecognized share-based compensation expense since they were all vested. The total fair value of Class B restricted share units vested to Changyou’s executive officers (other than Tao Wang) and its employees on their respective vesting dates during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $8.4 million, $13.1 million and $11.2 million, respectively. The methods Changyou used to determine the fair value as of the April 2008 grant date of these Class B restricted share units were the same as the methods used for the restricted ordinary shares granted to Tao Wang as described above. iii) Share-based Awards to Other Employees On February 17, 2009, Changyou granted an aggregate of 45,600 Class A restricted share units (settleable in Class A ordinary shares) to certain of its employees. These restricted share units are subject to vesting over a four-year period commencing upon the completion of the listing of Changyou’s Class A ordinary shares in an initial public offering by Changyou. The grant date fair value of the awards was recognized in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income starting from April 2, 2009, when ADSs representing Changyou’s Class A ordinary shares were first listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. On March 16, 2009, the above 45,600 Class A restricted share units became 456,000 Class A restricted share units as a result of a ten-for-one share split effected on that date. A summary of activity for the Class A restricted share units as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 456,000 Class A restricted share units was $0.3 million, $0.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2012, there was $0.06 million of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to the unvested Class A restricted share units. The total fair value of Class A restricted share units vested to Changyou’s employees on their respective vesting dates during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $1.2 million, $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. The fair value of these Class A restricted share units as of the February 17, 2009 grant date was determined based on Changyou’s offering price for its initial public offering, which was $8.00 per Class A ordinary share. Share-based Awards granted after Changyou’s Initial Public Offering i) Share-based Awards to Executive Officers (other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees As of December 31, 2012, in addition to the share-based awards granted before Changyou’s initial public offering, Changyou had granted an aggregate of 1,489,200 Class A restricted share units (settleable in Class A ordinary shares) to certain of its executive officers other than Tao Wang and to certain of its employees. These Class A restricted share units are subject to vesting over a four-year period commencing on their grant dates. A summary of activity for the Class A restricted share units as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 1,489,200 Class A restricted share units was $2.8 million, $3.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was $1.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested Class A restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.95 years. The total fair value of Class A restricted share units vested during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $4.6 million, $6.1 million and $4.9 million, respectively. The fair value of restricted share units as of their grant date was determined based on the market price of Changyou’s ADSs on that date. ii) Share-based Awards to Employees of the 17173 Business Before Changyou’s acquisition of the 17173 Business on December 15, 2011, Changyou had granted an aggregate of 60,000 Class A restricted share units (settleable upon vesting in Class A ordinary shares) to certain employees of the 17173 Business, which was then owned and operated by Sohu, for their involvement in the provision of certain online game links and advertising services to Changyou on Sohu’s Websites under a Marketing Services Agreement between Changyou and Sohu. These Class A restricted share units are subject to graded vesting over a four-year period commencing on the grant date. Before Changyou’s acquisition of the 17173 Business on December 15, 2011, the Company accounted for the Class A restricted share units granted by Changyou to employees of the 17173 Business as share awards granted by Sohu to its employees. After December 15, 2011, there was no change in this treatment, as the 17173 Business remained within the Sohu Group. Share-based compensation expense for such restricted share units is recognized on an accelerated basis over the requisite service period and the fair value of restricted share units was determined based on the market price of Changyou’s ADSs on the grant date.
A summary of activity related to restricted share units granted to employees of the 17173 Business as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the year ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 60,000 Class A restricted share units was $0.3 million, $0.5 million and $0.07 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested Class A restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.88 years. The total fair value of Class A restricted share units vested during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $0.2 million, $0.2 million and nil, respectively. The fair value of restricted share units as of their grant date was determined based on the market price of Changyou’s ADSs on that date. 3) Sogou Inc. Share-based Awards Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan On October 20, 2010, Sogou adopted the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan (the “Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan”), which provides for the issuance of up to 24,000,000 ordinary shares of Sogou to management and key employees of Sogou and of any present or future parents or subsidiaries or variable interest entities of Sogou. The maximum term of any issued share right under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan will expire on October 19, 2020. As of December 31, 2012, Sogou had issued options for the purchase of 23,334,500 ordinary shares. Of the 23,334,500 issued share options, 22,364,500 share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon a service period requirement for management and key employees being met, as well as Sogou’s achievement of performance targets for the corresponding period. The performance target for each installment will be set at the beginning of each vesting period; therefore each installment is considered to be granted at that date. The remaining 970,000 share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with (i) the first installment vesting upon Sogou’s completion of an initial public offering of its ordinary shares (“Sogou’s IPO”), and (ii) each of the three subsequent installments vesting on the first, second and third anniversary dates, respectively, of the closing of Sogou’s IPO. All installments of the 970,000 share options that are subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou’s IPO were considered granted upon the issuance of the options. Performance targets were set for 2011 and 2012 and, accordingly, the options for those installments vesting upon the service period requirement for management and key employees being met, as well as Sogou’s achievement of performance targets for 2011 and 2012 were considered granted in 2011 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, 11,300,900 share options, out of 23,334,500 share options issued by Sogou, were deemed to have been granted. As of December 31, 2012, the installment vesting upon Sogou’s achievement of performance targets set for 2011 had become vested and exercisable because both the service period and the performance requirements had been met, and a portion of the vested shares has been exercised.
A summary of share option activity under the Sogou 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan was $3.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was $0.04 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested share options. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.58 years. The fair value of the ordinary shares of Sogou was assessed using the income approach /discounted cash flow method, with a discount for lack of marketability given that the shares underlying the award were not publicly traded at the time of grant, and was determined with the assistance of a qualified professional appraiser using management’s estimates and assumptions. This assessment required complex and subjective judgments regarding Sogou’s projected financial and operating results, its unique business risks, the liquidity of its ordinary shares and its operating history and prospects at the time the grants were made. The fair value of the options granted to Sogou management and key employees in 2012 is estimated on the date of grant using the Binomial option - pricing model (the “BP Model”) with the following assumptions used:
The Company estimated the risk free rate based on the yield to maturity of China Sovereign bonds denominated in United States dollars as of the valuation date. An exercise multiple was estimated as the ratio of fair value of the shares over the exercise price as of the time the option is exercised, based on consideration of research studies regarding exercise patterns based on historical statistical data. In the Company’s valuation analysis, a multiple of two was applied for employees and a multiple of three was applied for management. The Company estimated the forfeiture rate to be 1.3% for Sogou management’s and 11.9% for Sogou employees’ share options granted as of December 31, 2012. The life of the share options is the contract life of the option. Based on the option agreement, the contract life of the option is 10 years. The expected volatility at the valuation date was estimated based on the historical volatility of comparable companies for the period before the grant date with length commensurate with the expected term of the options. Sogou has no history or expectation of paying dividends on its ordinary shares. Accordingly, the dividend yield is estimated to be 0%. Share-based Awards to Sohu management Under an arrangement approved by the Boards of Directors of Sohu and Sogou in March 2011, Sohu has the right to provide to Sohu management and key employees the opportunity to purchase from Sohu up to 12,000,000 ordinary shares of Sogou at a fixed exercise price of $0.625 per share. Of these 12,000,000 ordinary shares, 8,800,000 are Sogou ordinary shares previously held by Sohu and 3,200,000 are Sogou ordinary shares that were newly-issued on April 14, 2011 by Sogou to Sohu at a price of $0.625 per share, or a total of $2 million. As of December 31, 2012, Sohu had issued options for the purchase of 8,773,000 Sogou ordinary shares to Sohu management and key employees under this arrangement.
These share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon a service period requirement for management and key employees being met, as well as Sogou’s achievement of performance targets for the corresponding period. The performance target for each installment will be set at the beginning of each vesting period, therefore each installment is considered to be granted at that date. Performance targets were set for 2011 and 2012 and, accordingly, the options for those installments vesting upon Sogou’s achievement of performance targets for 2011 and 2012 were considered granted on April 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, 4,354,500 share options had been granted, the installment vesting upon Sogou’s achievement of performance targets set for 2011 had become vested and exercisable because both the service period and the performance requirements had been met, and a portion of the vested shares had been exercised. A summary of share option activity as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the arrangement was $0.7 million and $0.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, there was no unrecognized compensation expense as the options granted were fully vested. The method used to determine the fair value of share options granted to Sohu management and key employees was the same as the method used for the share options granted to Sogou’s management and key employees as described above, except for the assumptions used in the BP Model as presented below:
4) Sohu Video Share-based Awards On January 4, 2012, Sohu Video adopted the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan, which provides for the issuance of up to 25,000,000 ordinary shares of Sohu Video (amounting to 10% of the outstanding Sohu Video shares on a fully-diluted basis) to management and key employees of the video division and to Sohu management. The maximum term of any issued share right under the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan will expire on January 3, 2022. As of December 31, 2012, grants of options for the purchase of 15,352,200 of ordinary shares of Sohu Video had been made and were effective under the plan. However, as of December 31, 2012, the restructuring of Sohu’s video division was still in process and certain significant factors remained uncertain. For purposes of ASC 718, no grant date is established until mutual understanding of the option awards’ key terms and conditions between Sohu Video and the recipients can be reached, and such mutual understanding cannot be reached until the video division’s restructuring plan has been substantially fixed, so that the enterprise value of Sohu Video and hence the fair value of the options is determinable and can be accounted for. As a result, on the basis that the broader terms and conditions of the option awards had neither been finalized nor mutually agreed with the recipients, no grant of options occurred for purposes of ASC 718 and hence no share based compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012.
5) 7Road Share-based Awards On July 10, 2012, 7Road adopted the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, which initially provided for the issuance to selected directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors of 7Road of up to 5,100,000 ordinary shares of 7Road (amounting to 5.1% of the then outstanding 7Road shares on a fully-diluted basis). On November 2, 2012, the number of ordinary shares available for issuance under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan was increased to 15,100,000 shares. As of December 31, 2012, 2,546,250 restricted share units had been granted under the plan. Such restricted share units will not be vested until 7Road’s completion of a firm commitment underwritten IPO of its shares resulting in a listing on an internationally recognized exchange and the expiration of all underwriters’ lockup periods applicable to the IPO. The completion of an IPO is considered to be a performance condition of the awards. An IPO event is not considered to be probable until it is completed. Under ASC 718, compensation cost should be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and should not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. As a result, no compensation expense will be recognized relating to these restricted share units until the completion of an IPO, and hence no share-based compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012. |
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| Business Restructuring | 17. Business Restructuring 7Road Transactions On May 11, 2011, Changyou, through its VIE Gamease, acquired 68.258% of the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road and began to consolidate Shenzhen 7Road’s financial statements on June 1, 2011. Effective June 26, 2012, Shenzhen 7Road was reorganized into a Cayman Islands holding company structure where Changyou holds a direct ownership interest in 7Road through Changyou’s subsidiary Changyou.com Webgame (HK) Limited, and Shenzhen 7Road is a VIE of 7Road. For purposes of clarity, as the reorganization did not result in any change in the ultimate beneficial ownership of Shenzhen 7Road’s business, assets and results of operations, when the Company discusses 7Road and Shenzhen 7Road in this report, it treats the reorganization as if it had been effective upon Changyou’s acquisition of 68.258% of the equity interests in Shenzhen 7Road. On June 21, 2012, 7Road’s Chief Executive Officer surrendered to 7Road, without consideration, ordinary shares of 7Road representing 5.1% of the then outstanding ordinary shares of 7Road, with the intention that these shares would be added to the shares reserved by 7Road for grants of equity incentive awards under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, without dilution of the other shareholders of 7Road. As a result, the noncontrolling interest decreased to 28.074% of 7Road and the Group’s interest in 7Road increased to 71.926%. 17173 Transactions On December 15, 2011, pursuant to an agreement entered into on November 29, 2011, Sohu closed the sale to Changyou of the 17173 Business for fixed cash consideration of $162.5 million. In connection with this transaction, Sohu and Changyou revised the Non-Competition Agreement between Sohu and Changyou to provide Sohu’s agreement not to compete with Changyou in the 17173 Business for a period of five years following the closing of Changyou’s acquisition of the 17173 Business and to remove the prior prohibition on Changyou’s competing with Sohu in the 17173 Business. After the closing of the sale, Sohu continued to consolidate the results of operations of the 17173 Business in our consolidated financial statements. On November 29, 2011, Sohu and Changyou entered into a services agreement and an online links and advertising agreement pursuant to which Sohu agreed to provide links and advertising space and technical support to Changyou, including the provision and maintenance of user log-in, information management and virtual currency payment systems. The agreements provide for a term of 25 years for the virtual currency payment system services, and an initial term of three years for all the other relevant services and links and advertising space, with aggregate fees payable by Changyou to Sohu of approximately $30 million. Under the agreements, Changyou may renew certain rights for a subsequent term of 22 years, and may obtain a perpetual software license in respect of the information management system and the user log-in system following the expiration of the three-year term, subject to Changyou’s payment to Sohu of additional fees of up to approximately $5 million in the aggregate. Sogou Transactions Sogou Restructuring in 2010 On October 22, 2010, Sogou sold 24.0 million, 14.4 million and 38.4 million, respectively, of its newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares to Alibaba Investment Limited (“Alibaba”), a private investment subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, China Web Search (HK) Limited (“China Web”), an investment vehicle of Yunfeng Fund, LP, and Photon Group Limited (“Photon”), the investment fund of Sohu’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Charles Zhang, for $15 million, $9 million, and $24 million, respectively.
Sohu Purchase of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares in 2012 On June 29, 2012, Sohu purchased the 24 million Sogou Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba for fixed cash consideration of $25.8 million. Under ASC subtopic 480-10, changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains control of its subsidiary are accounted for as equity transactions, and do not impact net income or comprehensive income in the consolidated financial statements. The $14.2 million excess of the purchase price over Alibaba’s net investment balance reduced additional paid-in capital in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets. Sohu’s Shareholding in Sogou Shareholding Control and Economic Interest As of December 31, 2012, Sogou had outstanding a combined total of 220,682,650 ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares, consisting of:
As of December 31, 2012, Sohu held 73% of the combined total of Sogou’s outstanding ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares. As Sogou’s controlling shareholder, Sohu consolidates Sogou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements but recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting economic interest held by shareholders other than Sohu. Sohu’s economic interest in Sogou, as well as the noncontrolling interest recognized for Sogou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements, will continue to change as Sogou generates profit /(loss), and the options granted become vested and settled. Dilutive Impact As of December 31, 2012, a portion of the vested share options had been exercised. Because no ordinary shares will be issued with respect to share options granted by Sogou until they are vested and exercised, the Sogou shares underlying share options granted by Sogou that have not vested and vested share options that have not yet been exercised are not included as outstanding shares of Sogou and have no impact on Sohu’s basic net income per share. Unvested share options with the performance targets achieved and vested share options that have not yet been exercised do, however, have a dilutive impact on Sohu’s dilutive net income per share. See Note 21 - Net Income per Share. Sogou Series A Terms The following is a summary of some of the key terms of the Sogou Series A Preferred Shares. Dividend Rights Sogou may not declare or pay dividends on its ordinary shares unless the holders of the Series A Preferred Shares then outstanding first receive a dividend on each outstanding Series A Preferred Share in an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) the dividends that would have been payable to the holder of such Series A Preferred Share if such share had been converted into ordinary shares, at the then-applicable conversion rate, immediately prior to the record date for such dividend, and (ii) all accrued and unpaid Accruing Dividends. “Accruing Dividends” are calculated from the date of issuance of the Series A Preferred Shares at the rate per annum of $0.0375 per Series A Preferred Share. Liquidation Rights In the event of any “Liquidation Event,” such as the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Sogou, a merger or consolidation of Sogou resulting in a change of control, the sale of substantially all of Sogou’s assets or similar events, the holders of Series A Preferred Shares are entitled to receive, before any payment to holders of ordinary shares, an amount equal to the greater of (i) 1.3 times their original investment in the Series A Preferred Shares plus all accrued but unpaid Accruing Dividends and any other accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series A Preferred Shares or (ii) such amount per share as would be payable if the Series A Preferred Shares had been converted into ordinary shares, at the then-applicable conversion rate, immediately prior to the Liquidation Event.
Redemption Rights The Series A Preferred Shares are not redeemable. Conversion Rights Each Series A Preferred Share is convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time, and without the payment of additional consideration by the holder. Each Series A Preferred Share is convertible into such number of ordinary shares as is determined by dividing the original issue price of Series A Preferred Share by the then-effective conversion price. The conversion price is initially the same as the original issue price of $0.625, and is subject to adjustment on a weighted average basis upon the issuance of additional equity shares, or securities convertible into equity shares, at a price per share less than the original price per share of the Series A Preferred Shares, subject to certain customary exceptions, such as shares issued pursuant to the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan. Each Series A Preferred Share will be automatically converted into ordinary shares of Sogou upon the closing of a qualified initial public offering of Sogou based on the then-effective conversion price. Voting Rights Each holder of Series A Preferred Shares is entitled to cast the number of votes equal to the number of ordinary shares into which the Series A Preferred Shares held by such holder are then convertible. Other Rights The Series A Terms include various other provisions typical of preferred share investments, such as rights of first refusal and co-sale, and registration rights. Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering of Changyou On April 7, 2009, Changyou completed its initial public offering of 7,500,000 Class A ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and Sohu sold 9,750,000 Class A ordinary shares of Changyou. Changyou ADSs, each of which represents two Class A ordinary shares, trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CYOU.” After the completion of Changyou’s initial public offering, as Sohu is Changyou’s controlling shareholder, Sohu continues to consolidate Changyou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements, but recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu. As of December 31, 2012, approximately 32% of the economic interest in Changyou was recognized as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements. Sohu’s Shareholding in Changyou Shareholding and Control As of December 31, 2012, Changyou had outstanding a combined total of 105,784,168 Class A and Class B ordinary shares. Shares held by Sohu consist of:
As of December 31, 2012, Sohu held approximately 68% of the combined total of Changyou’s outstanding Class A and Class B ordinary shares and controlled approximately 81% of the total voting power in Changyou. As a result, Sohu had the power to elect the entire Board of Directors of Changyou and determine the outcome of all matters submitted to a shareholder vote. As Changyou’s controlling shareholder, Sohu continued to consolidate Changyou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements but recognized noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu. Economic Interest As of December 31, 2012, Sohu was holding approximately 68% of the economic interest in Changyou. Accordingly, shareholders other than Sohu were treated as holding the remaining 32% of the economic interest, which was recognized as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements.
Sohu’s economic interest in Changyou, as well as the noncontrolling interest recognized for Changyou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements, will continue to change as the restricted share units granted become vested and settled, and if and when Sohu purchases Changyou ADSs representing Class A ordinary shares. Dilutive Impact As of December 31, 2012, Changyou had outstanding a combined total of 1,272,254 Class A and Class B restricted ordinary shares and restricted share units. Because no Class A ordinary shares or Class B ordinary shares will be issued with respect to these restricted share units until the restricted share units are vested and settled, the unvested restricted share units and vested restricted share units that have not yet been settled are not included as outstanding shares of Changyou and have no impact on Sohu’s basic net income per share. Unvested restricted share units and vested restricted share units that have not yet been settled do, however, have a dilutive impact on Sohu’s diluted net income per share. In the calculation of Sohu’s diluted net income per share, Sohu’s economic interest in Changyou is calculated treating all of Changyou’s existing unvested restricted shares, unvested restricted share units, and vested restricted share units that have not yet been settled as vested, in the case of restricted shares, and vested and settled, in the case of restricted shares units. See Note 21 - Net Income per Share. |
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| Mezzanine Equity | 18. Mezzanine Equity On May 11, 2011, Changyou, through its VIE Gamease, acquired 68.258% of the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road and began to consolidate Shenzhen 7Road’s financial statements on June 1, 2011. Mezzanine Equity consists of noncontrolling interest in 7Road and a put option pursuant to which the noncontrolling shareholders will have the right to put their equity interests in 7Road to Changyou at a pre-determined price if 7Road achieves specified performance milestones before the expiry of the put option and 7Road does not complete an initial public offering on NASDAQ, NYSE or HKEX. The put option will expire in 2014. Since the occurrence of the sale is not solely within the control of Changyou, the noncontrolling interest was classified as mezzanine equity instead of permanent equity in Sohu’s and Changyou’s consolidated financial statements. Under ASC 480-10, the Company calculates, on an accumulative basis from the acquisition date, (i) the amount of accretion that would increase the balance of noncontrolling interest to its estimated redemption value over the period from the date of the Shenzhen 7Road acquisition to the earliest redemption date of the noncontrolling interest in 7Road and (ii) the amount of net profit attributable to noncontrolling shareholders of 7Road based on their ownership percentage. The carrying value of the noncontrolling interest as mezzanine equity will be adjusted by an accumulative amount equal to the higher of (i) and (ii). On June 21, 2012, 7Road’s Chief Executive Officer surrendered to 7Road, without consideration, ordinary shares of 7Road representing 5.1% of the then outstanding ordinary shares of 7Road, with the intention that these shares would be added to the shares reserved by 7Road for grants of equity incentive awards under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan without dilution of the other shareholders of 7Road. As a result, the noncontrolling interest decreased to 28.074% of 7Road and Changyou’s interest in 7Road increased to 71.926%. Under ASC 480-10, changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains control of its subsidiary are accounted for as equity transactions, and do not impact net income or comprehensive income in the consolidated financial statements. The variance of $6.8 million caused by 7Road’s Chief Executive Officer’s surrender of shares was recorded as credit to additional paid-in capital. For the year ended December 31, 2012, 7Road had exceeded the specified performance milestones set forth in the acquisition agreement for Changyou’s acquisition of a majority interest in 7Road and, accordingly the estimated redemption value of the noncontrolling interests in 7Road increased. The increase in the redemption value was recognized over the period from the date of management’s increased estimate to the earliest exercise date of the put right as an increase in net income attributable to mezzanine-classified noncontrolling interests. As of December 31, 2012, the estimated redemption value of the mezzanine equity was approximately $89.8 million based on the Company’s expectation as to 7Road’s financial performance. For the year ended December 31, 2012, an accretion charge of $11.2 million, compared to $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, was recorded as net income attributable to the mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest shareholders in the statements of comprehensive income. |
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19. Business Combinations For Online Advertising Business Acquisition of Focus Yiju On August 1, 2011, The Company acquired 100% of the equity interests of Focus Yiju for fixed cash consideration of approximately $3.11 million, plus additional variable cash consideration of up to a maximum of $2.3 million that is contingent upon the achievement of specified performance milestones through June 30, 2014, plus a specified percentage of Focus Yiju’s net profit during the period ending June 30, 2014. Focus Yiju is primarily engaged in the advertising business. The Company began to consolidate Focus Yiju’s financial statements on August 8, 2011. On the acquisition date, the allocation of the consideration for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair value was as follows (in thousands):
The excess of the purchase price over tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. The acquired identifiable intangible assets were valued by various approaches, including the income approach and the replacement cost approach, as appropriate. The acquisition of Focus Yiju includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by the Company based on the future financial performance of Focus Yiju over a period through June 30, 2014. The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date of $2.2 million was estimated by the Company assisted by an independent valuation firm, with the income approach applied. Total identifiable intangible assets acquired upon acquisition include customer relationships of $2.9 million and non-compete agreements of $0.5 million. The customer relationships are amortized over an estimated average weighted useful life of 7 years and 5 months. Non-compete agreements are amortized over an estimated average weighted useful life of 2 years and 11 months. Goodwill primarily represents the expected synergies from combining operations of Focus Yiju with those of Sohu, which are expected to be complementary to each other. In accordance with ASC350, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment and is not deductible for tax purposes. Based on an assessment of the acquired company’s financial performance made by the Company, the acquired company is not considered material to the Sohu Group. Thus management believes that the presentation of pro forma financial information with regard to the results of operations of the Sohu Group including the acquired company is not necessary. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company’s management assessed that the performance of Focus Yiju was lower than expected and that it was probable that the performance targets could not be met. Accordingly, the Company reduced the fair value of the contingent consideration to zero. The Company reversed the $2.2 million contingent liability related to the contingent consideration and recorded it as other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The Company also recognized an intangible assets impairment loss of $3.4 million and a goodwill impairment loss of $2.2 million. For Online Game Business Acquisition of 7Road On May 11, 2011, Changyou acquired, through its VIE Gamease, 68.258% of the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road for fixed cash consideration of approximately $68.26 million, plus additional variable cash consideration of up to a maximum of $32.76 million that is contingent upon the achievement of specified performance milestones through December 31, 2012. Shenzhen 7Road is primarily engaged in Web game development. The Company began to consolidate Shenzhen 7Road’s financial statements on June 1, 2011. The purpose of the acquisition was to accelerate Changyou’s position in China’s online games industry and add a new category of game to Changyou’s growing product portfolio.
On the acquisition date, the allocation of the consideration for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair value was as follows (in thousands):
The excess of the purchase price over tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. Charges for impairment of acquired intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $0.6 million, nil, and nil, respectively. The acquired identifiable intangible assets were valued by various approaches, including the income approach and the replacement cost approach, as appropriate. As of December 31, 2012, no measurement period adjustment had been recorded. Prior to the acquisition, Shenzhen 7Road did not prepare its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company determined that the cost of reconstructing the financial statements of Shenzhen 7Road for the periods prior to the acquisition outweighed the benefits. Based on an assessment of the financial performance of all companies acquired by the Sohu Group, the Company did not consider 7Road on its own to be material to the Sohu Group by comparing Shenzhen 7Road and the Sohu Group’s most recent annual performance prior to the acquisition. Thus the Company’s management believes the presentation of pro forma financial information with respect to the results of operations of the Sohu Group for the business combination is not necessary. The fair value of noncontrolling interest in Shenzhen 7Road has been determined mainly based on the number of shares held by noncontrolling shareholders and the equity value close to the acquisition date, taking into consideration other factors, as appropriate. If Shenzhen 7Road achieves specified performance milestones and 7Road (after 7Road Reorganization) does not complete an initial public offering on NASDAQ, NYSE or HKEX, the noncontrolling shareholders will have the right to put their equity interests in 7Road to Changyou at a predetermined price agreed upon at the acquisition date (“the put option”). In accordance with ASC 480, the Company measured this noncontrolling interest and a put option at their acquisition-date fair value. An independent valuation firm was hired to assist the Company to determine the fair value upon the acquisition date. The agreement for the acquisition of Shenzhen 7Road includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by Changyou based on the future financial performance of Shenzhen 7Road over a period through December 31, 2012. The range of the undiscounted amounts the Company could pay under the contingent consideration provisions of the agreement was between nil and $32.76 million. The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date of $28.05 million was estimated by the Company assisted by an independent valuation firm, with the income approach applied. There are no indemnification assets involved. As of the end of 2012, 7Road had exceeded the financial performance milestones and as a result changes in fair value of the contingent consideration of $2.2 million were recognized in other expense for the year ended December 31, 2012. Total identifiable intangible assets acquired upon acquisition mainly include completed game, games under development and other identifiable intangible assets acquired, including non-compete agreement of $179,000, and relationships with operators of $807,000. The games under development will be subject to amortization after completion. Completed game and other identifiable intangible assets acquired are amortized over an estimated average weighted useful life of five years. Total goodwill of $103.4 million primarily represents the expected synergies from combining operations of Shenzhen 7Road with those of Changyou, which are expected to be complementary to each other. In accordance with ASC 350, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment and is not deductible for tax purposes.
Acquisition of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate In May 2010, in order to diversify Changyou’s marketing channels for its games, Changyou acquired 50% of the equity interests in each of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate, which are primarily engaged in the cinema advertising business in China. The investment was accounted for under the equity method of accounting due to Changyou’s inability to control Shanghai Jingmao. In January 2011, Changyou acquired the remaining 50% of the equity interests in each of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate for total consideration of approximately $3.0 million. Payments for $1.0 million of the total consideration are contingent upon occurrence of certain specified events and management considers the possibility of Changyou making gains due to the non-occurrence of the specified events to be remote. With unilateral control of 100% of the voting equity interests of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate, Changyou started to consolidate Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate’s financial statements on February 1, 2011. On the acquisition date, the allocation of the consideration of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values was as follows (in thousands):
In accordance with ASC 805 in a business combination achieved in stages, Changyou re-measured its previously held equity interests in Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate as at their acquisition-date fair value using the discounted cash flow method and recognized a total loss of $613,000 in other expenses in the first quarter of 2011. Changyou hired an independent valuation firm to assist the Company to perform fair valuation of the previously held equity interests in Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate upon the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill relating to the others business segment. The acquired identifiable intangible assets were valued by various approaches, including the income approach and the replacement cost approach, as appropriate. As of December 31, 2012, no measurement period adjustment had been recorded. Prior to the acquisition, Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate did not prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Changyou determined that the cost of reconstructing the financial statements of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate for the periods prior to the acquisition outweighed the benefits. Based on an assessment of the financial performance of all companies acquired by Changyou, Changyou did not consider Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate on their own to be material to Changyou by comparing Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate and the Sohu Group’s most recent annual performance prior to the acquisition. Thus Changyou’s management believes the presentation of pro forma financial information with respect to the results of operations of Changyou for the business combination is not necessary. Total identifiable intangible assets acquired upon acquisition mainly include cinema advertising slot rights of $8,330,000, partnership relationship of $1,035,000, trade name of $502,000, non-compete agreement of $126,000, and customer list of $108,000. Except for trade name, which is expected to have an indefinite useful life, other identifiable intangible assets acquired have an estimated average weighted useful life of two years. Under ASC 350, intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized and their remaining useful life is evaluated at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite life. The impairment charges of acquired intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $1.2 million, $0.2 million, and nil, respectively. Goodwill primarily represents the expected synergies from combining operations of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate with those of Changyou, which are complementary to each other. In accordance with ASC 350, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment and is not deductible for tax purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2011, a full impairment loss of $5.2 million on Shanghai Jingmao’s goodwill was recognized.
Acquisition of ICE HK and its affiliate In May 2010, Changyou acquired 100% of the equity interests in ICE Entertainment (HK) Limited (“ICE HK”) and its subsidiary and VIE (collectively, the “ICE Group”), which are engaged in online games development and operations in China, for cash consideration of $7.0 million. Since Changyou has unilateral control of the ICE Group as a result of Changyou’s control of 100% of the voting equity interests of the ICE Group, Changyou began to consolidate the ICE Group’s financial statements commencing with the acquisition. Changyou views the acquisition of the ICE Group as an integral piece of Changyou’s strategy to expand its online game business in China. The allocation of the purchase price of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values on the acquisition date was as follows (in thousands):
The excess of the purchase price over the tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets (mainly registered game players and game operating platform) and games under development acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. Charges for impairment of acquired intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $1.1 million, nil, and nil, respectively. The acquired identifiable intangible assets were valued by various approaches, including the income approach and the replacement cost approach, as appropriate. As of December 31, 2012, no measurement period adjustment had been recorded. Prior to the acquisition, the ICE Group did not prepare its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Changyou determined that the cost of reconstructing the financial statements of the ICE Group for the periods prior to the acquisition outweighed the benefits. Based on an assessment of the financial performance of all companies acquired by the Sohu Group, the Company does not consider the ICE Group on its own to be material to the Sohu Group by comparing the ICE Group and the Sohu Group’s most recent annual performance prior to the acquisition. Thus the Company’s management believes the presentation of pro forma financial information with respect to the results of operations of the Sohu Group for the business combination is not necessary. Other identifiable intangible assets acquired upon consolidation mainly include game operating platform of $221,000, and registered game players of $31,000, which have an estimated weighted average useful life of two years. Total goodwill of $10.3 million primarily represents the expected synergies from combining operations of Changyou and ICE Group, which are complementary to each other. In accordance with ASC 350, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment and is not deductible for tax purposes. |
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| Noncontrolling Interest | 20. Noncontrolling Interest The primary majority-owned subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company which are consolidated in its consolidated financial statements but with noncontrolling interest recognized are Changyou and Sogou. Noncontrolling Interest for Changyou As Sohu is Changyou’s controlling shareholder, Changyou’s financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Changyou held by shareholders other than Sohu (the “noncontrolling shareholders”), Changyou’s net income attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, based on their share of the economic interest in Changyou. Changyou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders’ equity, adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and adjustment for changes in Sohu’s ownership in Changyou from Sohu’s purchase of Changyou ADSs representing Class A ordinary shares, are recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets.
Noncontrolling Interest for Sogou As Sohu is Sogou’s controlling shareholder, Sogou’s financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Sogou held by shareholders other than Sohu (the “noncontrolling shareholders”), Sogou’s net income /(loss) attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Sogou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders’ equity /(deficit) and adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and noncontrolling shareholders’ original investments in Series A Preferred Shares are accounted for as a noncontrolling interest classified as permanent equity in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets, as redemption of the noncontrolling interest is solely within the control of Sohu. These treatments are based on the terms governing investment by the noncontrolling shareholders in the Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou (the “Sogou Series A Terms”), the terms of Sogou’s restructuring, and Sohu’s purchase of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba. By virtue of these terms, as Sogou has been losing money after its restructuring, the net losses have been and will be allocated in the following order: (i) net losses were allocated to ordinary shareholders until their basis in Sogou decreased to zero; (ii) additional net losses will be allocated to holders of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares until their basis in Sogou decreases to zero; and (iii) further net losses will be allocated between ordinary shareholders and holders of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares based on their shareholding percentage in Sogou. Any subsequent net income from Sogou will be allocated in the following order: (i) net income will be allocated between ordinary shareholders and holders of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares based on their shareholding percentage in Sogou until their basis in Sogou increases to zero; (ii) additional net income will be allocated to holders of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares to bring their basis back; (iii) further net income will be allocated to ordinary shareholders to bring their basis back; and (iv) further net income will be allocated between ordinary shareholders and holders of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares based on their shareholding percentage in Sogou. Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets was $231.0 million and $210.6 million, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, $204.0 million and $163.7 million, respectively, noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets, representing a 32% and a 30%, respectively, economic interest in Changyou’s net assets and reflected the reclassification of Changyou’s share-based compensation expense from shareholders’ additional paid-in capital to noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling Interest of Sogou As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, $24.6 million and $44.7 million, respectively, noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets, representing Sogou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to shareholders other than Sohu, Sogou’s share-based compensation expenses, along with these shareholders’ investments in the Series A Preferred Shares issued by Sogou.
Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income was $78.8 million, $63.0 million and $49.6 million, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, $89.6 million, $65.8 million and $49.9 million, respectively, in net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, representing a 32%, a 30% and a 29%, respectively, economic interest in Changyou attributable to shareholders other than Sohu. Noncontrolling Interest of Sogou For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, $10.9 million, $2.9 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, representing Sogou’s net loss attributable to shareholders other than Sohu. |
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| Net Income per Share | 21. Net Income per Share Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares comprise shares issuable upon the exercise or settlement of share-based awards using the treasury stock method. The dilutive effect of share-based awards with performance requirements is not considered before the performance targets are actually met. The computation of diluted net income per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e. an increase in earnings per share amounts or a decrease in loss per share amounts) on net income per share. Additionally, for purposes of calculating the numerator of diluted net income per share, the net income attributable to Sohu is adjusted as follows:
In the calculation of Sohu’s diluted net income per share, all of Changyou’s existing unvested restricted shares, unvested restricted share units, and vested restricted share units that have not yet been settled are treated as vested and settled by Changyou under the treasury stock method, causing the percentage of the weighted average number of shares held by Sohu in Changyou to decrease. As a result, Changyou’s net income attributable to Sohu on a diluted basis decreased accordingly. This impact is presented as “incremental dilution from Changyou” in the table below.
In the calculation of Sohu’s basic net income per share, Sogou’s net income /(loss) attributable to Sohu is determined according to the Sogou Series A Terms, the terms of the restructuring and Sohu’s purchase of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba. In the calculation of Sohu’s diluted net income per share, assuming a dilutive effect, the percentage of Sohu’s shareholding in Sogou was calculated by treating convertible preferred shares issued by Sogou as having been converted at the beginning of the period and unvested share options with the performance targets achieved as well as vested but unexercised share options as having been exercised during the period. The dilutive effect of share-based awards with a performance requirement was not considered before the performance targets were actually met. The above difference is presented as “incremental dilution from Sogou” in the table below.
The following table presents the calculation of Sohu’s basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data)
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| China Contribution Plan | 22. China Contribution Plan The Company’s subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs in China participate in a government-mandated multi-employer defined contribution plan pursuant to which certain retirement, medical and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese labor regulations require the Company’s subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs to pay to the local labor bureau a monthly contribution at a stated contribution rate based on the monthly compensation of qualified employees. The relevant local labor bureau is responsible for meeting all retirement benefit obligations; the Company’s China-based subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs have no further commitments beyond their monthly contributions. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company’s China based subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs contributed a total of $68.3 million, $48.9 million and $35.4 million, respectively, to these funds. |
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| Profit Appropriation | 23. Profit Appropriation The Company’s China-based subsidiaries and VIEs are required to make appropriations to certain non-distributable reserve funds. In accordance with the China Foreign Investment Enterprises laws, those of the Company’s China-based subsidiaries that are considered under PRC law to be WFOEs are required to make appropriations from their after-tax profit as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the PRC (the “after-tax-profit under PRC GAAP”) to non-distributable reserve funds, including (i) a general reserve fund, (ii) an enterprise expansion fund, and (iii) a staff bonus and welfare fund. Each year, at least 10% of the after-tax-profit under PRC GAAP is required to be set aside as general reserve fund until such appropriations for the fund equal 50% of the registered capital of the applicable entity. The appropriation for the other two reserve funds is at the Company’s discretion as determined by the Board of Directors of each entity. Pursuant to the China Company Laws, those of the Company’s China-based subsidiaries that are considered under PRC law to be domestically funded enterprises, as well as the Company’s VIEs, are required to make appropriations from their after-tax-profit under PRC GAAP to non-distributable reserve funds, including a statutory surplus fund and a discretionary surplus fund. Each year, at least 10% of the after-tax-profit under PRC GAAP is required to be set aside as statutory surplus fund until such appropriations for the fund equal 50% of the registered capital of the applicable entity. The appropriation for the discretionary surplus fund is at the Company’s discretion as determined by the Board of Directors of each entity. Upon certain regulatory approvals and subject to certain limitations, the general reserve fund and the statutory surplus fund can be used to offset prior year losses, if any, and can be converted into paid-in capital of the applicable entity. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the amount of profits contributed to these funds by the Company totaled at $0.4 million, $23.6 million and $7.1 million, respectively.
As a result of these and other restrictions under PRC laws and regulations, the Company’s China-based subsidiaries and VIEs are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets in the form of non-distributable reserve funds to the Company in the form of dividends, loans or advances. Even though the Company currently does not require any such dividends, loans or advances from its China-based subsidiaries and VIEs for working capital and other funding purposes, the Company may in the future require additional cash resources from its China-based subsidiaries and VIEs due to changes in business conditions, to fund future acquisitions and development, or to declare and pay dividends to or make distributions to its shareholders. |
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| Concentration Risks | 24. Concentration Risks Because its operations are substantially conducted in the PRC, the Sohu Group is subject to PRC-related political, economic and legal risks. Besides these risks, the Sohu Group may also have the following concentration risks. Operation Risk For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, there are no revenues from clients that individually represent greater than 10% of the total revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2012, 40% of the Sohu Group’s total revenue and 73% of the Sohu Group’s online game revenue was derived from a single massively multi-player online role-playing game called TLBB, which was launched in May 2007. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration risks consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted time deposits, short-term investments and investments in debt securities. Cash and cash equivalents in Sohu Group are mainly denominated in RMB and in U.S. dollars. Restricted time deposits, short-term investments and investments in debt securities are denominated in RMB. The Company may experience economic losses and negative impacts on earnings and equity as a result of fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the RMB. Moreover, the Chinese government imposes controls on the convertibility of RMB into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of the PRC. The Company may experience difficulties in completing the administrative procedures necessary to obtain and remit foreign currency. Credit Risk As of December 31, 2012, approximately 74% of the Sohu Group’s cash and cash equivalents were held in 14 financial institutions in China. The remaining cash and cash equivalents were held in financial institutions in the U.S., Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam and India. As of December 31, 2011, approximately 90% of the Sohu Group’s cash and cash equivalents were held in 16 financial institutions in China. The remaining cash and cash equivalents were held by financial institutions in the U.S., Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Korea and Vietnam. The Sohu Group holds its cash and bank deposits at Chinese financial institutions that are among the largest and most respected in the PRC and at international financial institutions with high ratings from internationally-recognized rating agencies. The Company’s management chooses these institutions because of their reputations and track records for stability, and their known large cash reserves, and management periodically reviews these institutions’ reputations, track records, and reported reserves. Management expects that any additional institutions that the Sohu Group uses for its cash and bank deposits will be chosen with similar criteria for soundness. As a further means of managing its credit risk, the Sohu Group holds its cash and bank deposits in a number of different financial institutions. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Sohu Group held its cash and bank deposits in different financial institutions and held no more than approximately 28% and 21% of its total cash at any single institution. Under PRC law, it is generally required that a commercial bank in the PRC that holds third party cash deposits protect the depositors’ rights over and interests in their deposited money; PRC banks are subject to a series of risk control regulatory standards; and PRC bank regulatory authorities are empowered to take over the operation and management of any PRC bank that faces a material credit crisis. For the credit risk related to accounts receivable, the Sohu Group performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and, if necessary, maintains reserves for potential credit losses. Historically, such losses have been within management’s expectations. |
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| Subsequent Events | 25. Subsequent Events Amendment of Sogou Inc. Share-based Awards Plan On January 31, 2013, Sogou amended the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan by increasing the maximum number of ordinary shares of Sogou available for issuance from 24,000,000 to 32,700,000. After the amendment was effective, Sogou issued options for the purchase of 7,200,000 ordinary shares to Sogou management under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan. These share options will become vested and exercisable in five equal installments with (i) the first installment vesting upon Sogou’s IPO, and (ii) each of the four subsequent installments vesting on the first, second, third and fourth anniversary dates, respectively, of the closing of Sogou’s IPO. As of January 31, 2013, Sogou had issued options for the purchase of 30,534,500 ordinary shares. Vesting of the 7,200,000 newly-issued share options will occur upon Sogou’s IPO, and all 7,200,000 share options were considered granted accordingly. As of January 31, 2013, 18,500,900 share options had been granted. Other Subsequent Events The Company has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued, with no other material event or transaction needing recognition or disclosure found. |
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| Basis of Consolidation and Recognition of Noncontrolling Interest | Basis of Consolidation and Recognition of Noncontrolling Interest The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sohu and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”). All intercompany transactions are eliminated. The Company has adopted the guidance of accounting for VIEs, which requires VIEs to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity. For consolidated VIEs, the Company’s management made evaluations of the relationships between the Company and the VIEs and the economic benefit flow of contractual arrangements with the VIEs. In connection with such evaluation, management also took into account the fact that, as a result of such contractual arrangements, the Sohu Group controls the shareholders’ voting interests in these VIEs. As a result of such evaluation, management concluded that the Sohu Group is the primary beneficiary of its consolidated VIEs. The Company has one VIE that is not consolidated since the Company is not the primary beneficiary.
Noncontrolling interests are recognized to reflect the portion of the equity of majority-owned subsidiaries and VIEs which is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the controlling shareholder. Currently, the noncontrolling interests in the Company’s consolidated financial statements primarily consist of noncontrolling interests for Changyou and Sogou. Noncontrolling Interest for Changyou As Sohu is Changyou’s controlling shareholder, Changyou’s financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Changyou held by shareholders other than Sohu (“noncontrolling shareholders”), Changyou’s net income attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, based on their share of the economic interests in Changyou. Changyou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders’ equity, adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and adjustment for changes in Sohu’s ownership in Changyou from Sohu’s purchase of Changyou ADSs representing Class A ordinary shares, are recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling Interest for Sogou As Sohu is Sogou’s controlling shareholder, Sogou’s financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Sogou held by shareholders other than Sohu (“noncontrolling shareholders”), Sogou’s net income /loss attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Sogou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders’ equity /(deficit) and adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and noncontrolling shareholders’ investments in Series A Preferred Shares are accounted for as a noncontrolling interest classified as permanent equity in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets, as redemption of the noncontrolling interest is solely within the control of Sohu. These treatments are based on the terms governing investment by the noncontrolling shareholders in the Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou (the “Sogou Series A Terms”), the terms of Sogou’s restructuring, and Sohu’s purchase of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba. By virtue of these terms, as Sogou has been losing money since its restructuring, the net losses have been and will be allocated in the following order:
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| Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation Commencing January 1, 2012, with the development of the Company’s business, the Company reclassified certain expenses for the search and others business and the video division. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Reclassification of Expenses of Search and Others Business To expand distribution of customers’ sponsored links or advertisements, the search and others business acquires traffic from third-party Websites. Most traffic acquisition payments are made to Sogou’s Website Alliance members. Payments to Sogou’s Website Alliance members are based on a portion of pay-for-click revenues generated from clicks by users of their properties, and are included in cost of search and others revenues. A relatively small portion of traffic acquisition payments to third-party Websites are based on pre-agreed unit prices and the actual traffic volume they direct to the search and others business. Prior to 2012, traffic acquisition payments based on pre-agreed unit price and the actual traffic volume were recorded in sales and marketing expenses.
Commencing January 1, 2012, in order to enhance comparability with industry peers, all traffic acquisition costs were recorded in cost of revenues. To conform to current period presentations, the relevant amounts for prior periods have been reclassified accordingly. Such reclassifications amounted to $8.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Change in Presentation to Properly Reflect the Classification of Expenses of Video Division Prior to 2012, the video division was a relatively small operation within the Sohu Group. It did not have clearly defined business departments and it was highly dependent on the Sohu Group’s resources to sustain its operation. The video division’s compensation and benefits expenses were recorded under cost of revenues and were not allocated to individual operating expense categories, in view of the fact that most of the employees in the video division provided services related to the maintenance of content and resources that directly contributed to video-related brand advertising revenues. Commencing January 1, 2012, as the video division has grown significantly and business departments have been defined through the restructuring process to become more self-sustainable, compensation and benefits expenses have been allocated to the respective business departments to properly reflect the operating results of the video division. The video division’s compensation and benefits expenses were classified as cost of revenues, product development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses, respectively, based on the nature of the related employees’ roles and responsibilities. To conform to current period presentations, the relevant amounts for prior periods have been changed accordingly. The change from cost of revenues to operating expenses was not material to historical periods, and amounted to $5.0 million and nil, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. |
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| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The recognition of revenues involves certain management judgments. The amount and timing of revenues could be materially different for any period if management made different judgments or utilized different estimates. Under ASC 845, barter trade transactions from which physical goods or services (other than advertising services) are received in exchange for advertising services should be recorded based on the fair values of the goods and/or services received. For a barter transaction involving online advertising services, the Company recognizes revenue and expense at fair value only if the fair value of the advertising services surrendered /received in the transaction is determinable. For the Company’s advertising-for-advertising barter transactions, the fair value of the advertising surrendered /received is not determinable, so no revenue from advertising-for-advertising barter transactions is recognized. Online Advertising Revenues Online advertising revenues include revenues from brand advertising services as well as search and others services. The Company recognizes gross revenue for the amount of fees it receives from its advertisers. Determining whether revenue should be reported gross or net is based on an assessment of various factors. The primary factor is whether the Company is acting as the principal in offering services to the customer or whether the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction. Whether the Company is serving as principal or agent in a transaction is judgmental in nature and is determined by evaluating the terms of the arrangement. The Company’s revenues from online advertising services are recognized on a gross basis as the Company has the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability. These revenues are recognized after deducting agent rebates paid to advertising agencies and applicable taxes and related surcharges.
Before September 1, 2012, online advertising revenues were subject to PRC business tax (“Business Tax”). The Company’s online advertising revenues were recognized after deducting agent rebates and applicable Business Tax and related surcharges. Business Tax is imposed primarily on revenues from the provision of taxable services and is calculated by multiplying the applicable tax rate by gross revenue. Effective September 1, 2012, the PRC Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation launched a Business Tax to Value Added Tax (“VAT”) Transformation Pilot Program (the “Pilot Program”) for certain industries in eight regions, including Beijing and Tianjin. VAT payable on goods sold or taxable labor services provided by a general VAT taxpayer for a taxable period is the net balance of the output VAT for the period after crediting the input VAT for the period. Hence, the amount of VAT payable does not result directly from output VAT generated from goods sold or taxable labor services provided. With the adoption of the Pilot Program, online advertising revenues are subject to VAT. The Company’s online advertising revenues are now recognized after deducting agent rebates and net of VAT and related surcharges. Brand Advertising Revenues Business Model Currently the brand advertising business has two main types of pricing models, consisting of the Fixed Price Model and the Cost Per Impression (“CPM”) pricing model. Under the Fixed Price Model, a contract is signed to establish a fixed price for the advertising services to be provided. Under the CPM pricing model, the total contract amount for the advertising services is not fixed. Instead, a fixed price for each qualifying display is stated. Advertisers using the CPM pricing model pay the Company based on the number of qualifying displays of their advertisements appearing on the Company’s Websites, and the Company recognizes as revenue the fees charged to advertisers each time their advertisements are displayed on the Websites, on the condition that each display meets certain selected criteria imposed by advertisers. The Company provides advertisement placements to its advertisers on its different Website channels and in different formats, which can include, among other things, banners, links, logos, buttons, full screen, pre-roll, post-roll, and mid-roll video screens, as well as pause video screens, as specified in the contracts with the advertisers. Revenue Recognition For brand advertising revenue recognition, prior to entering into contracts, the Company makes a credit assessment of the customer to assess the collectability of the contract. For those contracts for which the collectability is determined to be reasonably assured, the Company recognizes revenue when all revenue recognition criteria are met. For those contracts for which the collectability is determined not to be reasonably assured, the Company recognizes revenue only when the cash was received and all other revenue recognition criteria are met. Before 2011, since almost all of the elements were delivered within one calendar quarter, the Company treated all elements of advertising contracts as one single unit of accounting for revenue recognition purposes. Commencing January 1, 2011, in accordance with ASU No. 2009-13, the Company treats advertising contracts with multiple deliverable elements as separate units of accounting for revenue recognition purposes and to recognize revenue on a periodic basis during the contract when each deliverable service is provided. Since the contract price is for all deliverables, the Company allocates the arrangement consideration to all deliverables at the inception of the arrangement on the basis of their relative selling prices. Since the number of advertising contracts that covered more than one quarter and the revenues from advertising contracts that covered more than one quarter were immaterial compared to the total advertising contracts, the impact of adoption of ASU 2009-13 to the Company is immaterial. Search and Others Revenues Search and others services mainly include pay-for-click services, as well as online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory. Pay-for-click Services Pay-for-click services are services that enable advertisers’ promotional links to be displayed on Sogou search result pages and Sogou Website Alliance members’ Websites where the links are relevant to the subject and content of such Web pages. For pay-for-click services, the Company introduces Internet users to its advertisers through its auction based pay-for-click systems and charges advertisers on a per click basis when the users click on the displayed links. Revenue for pay-for-click services is recognized on a per click basis when the users click on the displayed links. Online Marketing Services on the Sogou Web Directory Online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory mainly consist of displaying advertiser Website links on the Web pages of the Sogou Web Directory. The Sogou Web Directory is a Chinese Web directory navigation site which serves as a key access point to popular and preferred Websites and applications. Revenue for online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory is normally recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period, provided the Company’s obligations under the contract have been met and all revenue recognition criteria have been met.
Sogou Website Alliance Both pay-for-click services and online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory expand distribution of its advertisers’ Website links or advertisements by leveraging traffic on Sogou Website Alliance members’ Websites. The Company recognizes gross revenue for the amount of fees it receives from its advertisers. Payments made to Sogou Website Alliance members are included in cost of search and others revenues as traffic acquisition costs. Determining whether revenue should be reported gross or net is based on an assessment of various factors. The primary factor is whether the Company is acting as the principal in offering services to the customer or it is acting as an agent in the transaction. For pay-for-click services, the Company recognizes gross revenue, as it has the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability. Whether the Company is serving as principal or agent in a transaction is judgmental in nature and is determined by evaluating the terms of the arrangement. The Company pays Sogou Website Alliance members based on either revenue-sharing arrangements, under which it pays a percentage of pay-for-click revenues generated from clicks by users of their properties, or on a pre-agreed unit price. Online Game Revenues The Company’s online game revenues are generated from MMOG operations revenues, Web game revenues and overseas licensing revenues. MMOG operations revenues Revenues are recorded net of applicable Business Tax, discounts and rebates to distributors. Online game revenues from Changyou’s current MMOG operations are earned by providing online services to players pursuant to the item-based revenue model. Under the item-based revenue model, the basic game play functions are free of charge and players are charged for purchases of in-game virtual items. Online game revenues are recognized over the estimated lives of the virtual items purchased or as the virtual items are consumed. If different assumptions were used in deriving the estimated lives of the virtual items, the timing of Changyou’s recording of its revenues would be impacted. Game operations revenues are collected by Changyou’s VIEs through the sale of Changyou’s prepaid cards, which it sells in both virtual and physical forms to third-party distributors and players. Proceeds received from sales of prepaid cards are initially recorded as receipts in advance from customers and, upon activation or charge of the prepaid cards, are transferred from receipts in advance from customers to deferred revenues. As Changyou does not have control of, and generally does not know, the ultimate selling price of the prepaid cards sold by distributors, net proceeds from distributors form the basis of revenue recognition. Prepaid cards will expire two years after the date of card production if they have never been activated. The proceeds from the expired game cards are recognized as revenue upon expiration of cards. Once the prepaid cards are activated and credited to a player’s personal game account, they will not expire as long as the personal game account remains active. Changyou is entitled to suspend and close a player’s personal game account if it has been inactive for a period of 180 consecutive days. The unused balances in an inactive player’s personal game account are recognized as revenues when the account is suspended and closed. Web game revenue Changyou began generating Web game revenue after its acquisition of a controlling interest in 7Road in May 2011. Through December 31, 2011, 7Road’s revenues were derived entirely from revenue-sharing payments from third-party joint operators of its games and license fees from certain of these joint operators. Beginning in the year ended December 31, 2012, 7Road also derives revenues from direct operation of Wartune on its own Website for the game, which was launched in May 2012. The games developed by 7Road are operated primarily under the item-based revenue model, in which game players can access the games free of charge, but may purchase consumable virtual items, including those with a predetermined expiration time, or perpetual virtual items, such as certain costumes that stay bound to a game player throughout the life of the game. In certain of its joint operation arrangements, 7Road provides its games and related services to a third-party joint operator at no upfront fee. In these arrangements, 7Road is entitled to a single stream of revenue-sharing payments from the joint operator when game players convert the joint operator’s virtual currency into 7Road’s game coins or purchase its game coins directly through such operator’s Website or game platform. Certain of the joint operators pay 7Road license fees for the exclusive right to operate its games in specified geographic areas or upon achievement of certain performance milestones from the joint operators’ operation of the games. Certain of the joint operators also pay 7Road license fees for the right to be among a selected few who will have the initial right ahead of other operators to jointly operate 7Road's games in China during a specified period after their launch.
When 7Road’s games are jointly operated through the Websites or platforms of third-party joint operators, 7Road views the third-party joint operators as its customers and recognizes revenues on a net basis as 7Road does not have the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability of the game services. The games may be hosted either on the third-party operators’ servers or on servers that 7Road owns or leases from Internet data centers. For arrangements where the game is hosted on the joint operators’ servers, the game is delivered to the joint operators at the commencement of the joint operation period. The amount of revenue is recognized at the time of conversion, using a usage-based model under ASC 985-605, and is measured based on the portion to which 7Road is entitled of the amount of game players’ purchase of 7Road’s game coins through the joint operators’ Websites or game platforms. For arrangements where the game is hosted on 7Road’s servers, 7Road accounts for multiple elements under ASC 605-25, as the joint operators have the right to obtain the game’s software without penalty, and it is technically feasible for them to host the software. There are two separate units of accounting, identified as (i) the game and related service elements and (ii) the hosting service element. The game and related service elements are accounted for under ASC 985-605. For the hosting services, which are accounted for under ASC 605, revenue is recognized over the implicit service period during which 7Road is obligated to provide access to the server for the game players of the joint operators’ platforms to be able to consume virtual items. For 7Road’s direct operation of its Web game Wartune through its Website for the game, 7Road recognizes revenues on a gross basis as 7Road has the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability of the game services. 7Road is obligated to provide on-going services to the game players, and such obligation is not deemed to be inconsequential and perfunctory after game players purchase its game coins directly through its Website for Wartune. Therefore, 7Road’s revenues from direct operation of Wartune on its Website for the game are first recorded as deferred revenues and subsequently recognized as revenue over the service period during which 7Road is obligated to provide services to the game players to enable them to consume their virtual items. For 7Road’s license revenue for the exclusive right, 7Road does not include any hosting services and are accounted for under ASC 985-605. Since 7Road is required to provide when-and-if-available updates and upgrades to the joint operators during the contract terms for which 7Road does not have vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value, such license fees are initially recorded as deferred revenue and then recognized as revenue ratably over the contract periods from the date the game is launched, or in the case of license fees contingent upon achievement of performance milestone, over the remaining contract periods commencing from the date on which such milestones are achieved. In addition, license revenue for initial right ahead of other operators are recognized ratably over the specified exclusive operation periods. All of 7Road’s game domestic revenues from the joint operation of its games within China, which are generated through Shenzhen 7Road Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen 7Road”), are subject to 17% PRC VAT, and that Shenzhen 7Road, as a “software enterprise,” is entitled to a 14% VAT refund immediately upon the filing of its VAT returns, with the result that 7Road’s net effective PRC VAT rate is 3%. Overseas licensing revenue Changyou enters into licensing arrangements with overseas licensees to operate its MMOGs in other countries or regions. These license agreements provide two revenue streams, consisting of an initial license fee and a monthly revenue-based royalty fee based on monthly revenue and sales from ancillary products of the games. The initial license fee is based on both a fixed amount and additional amounts receivable upon the games’ achieving certain sales targets. Since Changyou is obligated to provide post-sales services such as technical support and provision of updates and when-and-if-available upgrades to the licensees during the license period, the initial license fee from the licensing arrangement is recognized as revenue ratably over the license period. The fixed amount of the initial license fee is recognized ratably over the remaining license period from the launch of the game and the additional amount is recognized ratably over the remaining license period from the date when such additional amount is certain. The monthly revenue-based royalty fee is recognized when relevant services are delivered, provided that collectability is reasonably assured. Wireless Revenues The Company’s wireless revenues are generated from the provision of mobile-related services through different types of wireless products to mobile phone users. The wireless products mainly consist of short messaging services (“SMS”), interactive voice response (“IVR”), mobile games and Ring Back Tone (“RBT”). In order to deliver its products to mobile phone users, the Company signs contracts with China Mobile Communications Corporation, China United Network Communication Group Company Limited, China Telecom Corporation and their subsidiaries and other small mobile network operators (collectively, the “China mobile network operators”). The Company obtains fees from the China mobile network operators, which charge users on a monthly or per message /download basis for wireless services that the Company provides. After the receipt of service fees from China mobile network operators, the Company makes payments to third party wireless service alliance and content providers based on revenue-sharing arrangements. Currently, a majority of the Company’s wireless revenues are recorded on a gross basis, as it has the primary responsibility for fulfillment and acceptability of the wireless services.
Wireless revenues are recognized in the month in which the service is performed, provided that no significant obligations remain. For the amount of revenues to be recognized, the Company relies on billing confirmations issued by the China mobile network operators. If at the end of each reporting period, an operator has not yet issued such billing confirmations, the Company estimates the amount of collectable wireless service fees and recognizes revenue. When it later receives billing confirmations, the Company records a true-up accounting adjustment. For the three months ended December 31, 2012, 66% of the Company’s estimated wireless revenues were confirmed by billing confirmations received from the China mobile network operators. Generally, (i) within 15 to 120 days after the end of each month, the Company receives billing confirmations from the operators and (ii) within 30 to 180 days after delivering billing confirmations, each operator remits the wireless service fees, net of its service fees, to the Company. Others Revenues Others revenues are primarily generated from sub-licensing of licensed video content operated by Sohu, Internet value-added services (“IVAS”) provided by Sogou with respect to Web games developed by third-party developers, and cinema advertising services provided by Changyou. Revenues from sub-licensing of licensed video content For licensed video content purchased on an exclusive basis with payment in cash, the Company has rights to sub-license to other platforms. Revenues from sub-licensing of licensed video content are recognized when the content is available for immediate and unconditional delivery under an existing sub-licensing arrangement, the sub-license period has begun and the sub-licensing fee is fixed or determinable and collection of the sub-licensing fee is reasonably assured. Revenues from IVAS Sogou offers Web games developed by third-party developers and generates revenues from the provision of IVAS, including promotion, access maintenance and payment services, to third-party developers. The Web games can be accessed and played by end users free of charge, but the end users may choose to purchase in-game merchandise to enhance their game playing experience. The Company signs revenue-sharing agreements with third-party developers. Under these revenue-sharing agreements, the Company collects payments from the end users for items sold, keeps a pre-agreed percentage of the proceeds and remits the balance to the third-party developers. Revenues from IVAS are recognized on a net basis, when the Company’s obligations under the agreements and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Revenues from cinema advertisements For cinema advertising revenues, a contract is signed with the advertiser to establish a fixed price and specify advertising services to be provided. Based on the contracts, Changyou provides advertisement placements in advertising slots to be shown in theatres before the screening of movies. Revenues from cinema advertising are recognized when all the recognition criteria are met. Depending on the terms of a customer contract, fees for services performed can be recognized according to two principal methods, consisting of the proportional performance method and the straight-line method. Under the proportional performance method, fees are generally recognized based on a percentage of the advertising slots actually delivered where the fee is earned on a per-advertising slot placement basis. Under the straight-line method, fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period when the fee is not paid based on the number of advertising slots actually delivered. |
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| Cost of Revenues | Cost of Revenues Cost of Online Advertising Revenues Cost of online advertising revenues includes cost of revenues from brand advertising services as well as cost of search and others services. Cost of Brand Advertising Revenues Cost of brand advertising revenues mainly consists of content and license costs (including amortization of licensed video content and impairment of purchased video content), bandwidth leasing costs, depreciation expenses and salary and benefits expenses. Cost of Search and Others Revenues Cost of search and others revenues mainly consists of traffic acquisition costs, bandwidth leasing costs, depreciation expenses, and salary and benefits expenses. Traffic acquisition costs represent payments made to Sogou Website Alliance members. The Company pays Sogou Website Alliance members based either on revenue-sharing arrangements or on a pre-agreed unit price. Under the revenue-sharing arrangements, the Company pays a percentage of pay-for-click revenues generated from clicks by users of the Website Alliance members’ properties.
Cost of Online Game Revenues Cost of online game revenues mainly consists of salary and benefits expenses, bandwidth leasing charges, depreciation expenses, revenue-based royalty payments to game developers, Business Tax and VAT arising from transactions between Changyou’s subsidiaries and its VIEs, and other direct costs. Cost of Wireless Revenues Cost of wireless revenues mainly consists of revenue-sharing payments, which include payments to third party wireless service alliances and content providers, collection charges and transmission fees paid to China mobile network operators, bandwidth leasing costs and depreciation expenses. Cost of Revenues for Other Services Cost of revenues for other services mainly consists of payments to theatres and film production companies for pre-film screening advertisement slots, charges for impairment of intangible assets and amortization of sub-licensing costs. |
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| Product Development Expenses | Product Development Expenses Product development expenses mainly consist of personnel-related expenses incurred for enhancement and maintenance of the Company’s Websites, and costs associated with new product development and maintenance, as well as enhancement of existing products and services. During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, no product development expenses were capitalized. |
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| Sales and Marketing Expenses | Sales and Marketing Expenses Sales and marketing expenses mainly consist of advertising and promotional expenditures, salary and benefits expenses, travel expenses, and facility expenses. |
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| General and Administrative Expenses | General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses mainly consist of salary and benefits expenses, professional service fees, travel expenses, and facility expenses. |
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| Share-based Compensation Expense | Share-based Compensation Expense Sohu, Changyou, Sogou, Fox Video Limited (“Sohu Video”) and 7Road all have incentive plans for the granting of share-based awards, including common stock /ordinary shares, share options, restricted shares and restricted share units, to their executive officers, management and employees. Share-based compensation expense is recognized as costs and /or expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income based on the fair value of the related share-based awards on their grant dates. Share-based compensation expense is charged to the shareholders’ equity or noncontrolling interest section in the consolidated balance sheets. The assumptions used in share-based compensation expense recognition represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. If factors change or different assumptions are used, the Company’s share-based compensation expense could be materially different for any period. Moreover, the estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value that ultimately will be realized by employees who receive equity awards, and subsequent events are not indicative of the reasonableness of the original estimates of fair value made by the Company for accounting purposes. Share-based Compensation Expense related to Sohu, Changyou, and Sogou Share-based Awards For Sohu share-based awards, in determining the fair value of share options granted, the Black-Scholes valuation model is applied; in determining the fair value of restricted share units granted, the public market price of the underlying shares on the grant dates is applied. For Changyou share-based awards, in determining the fair value of ordinary shares, restricted shares and restricted share units granted in 2008, the income approach /discounted cash flow method with a discount for lack of marketability was applied, given that the shares underlying the awards were not publicly traded at the time of grant. In determining the fair value of restricted share units granted in 2009 before Changyou’s initial public offering, the fair value of the underlying shares was determined based on Changyou’s offering price for its initial public offering. In determining the fair value of restricted share units granted after Changyou’s initial public offering, the public market price of the underlying shares on the grant dates is applied.
For Sogou share-based awards, in determining the fair value of share options granted, the income approach /discounted cash flow method with a discount for lack of marketability was applied, given that the shares underlying the awards were not publicly traded at the time of grant. Share-based compensation expense for the ordinary shares granted is fully recognized in the quarter during which these ordinary shares are granted. For share options, restricted shares and restricted share units granted with respect to Sohu shares and with respect to Changyou shares, compensation expense is recognized on an accelerated basis over the requisite service period. For share options granted with respect to Sogou shares, compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated period during which the service period requirement and performance target will be met. The number of share-based awards for which the service is not expected to be rendered over the requisite period is estimated, and the related compensation expense is not recorded for that number of awards. Sohu Video Share-based Awards On January 4, 2012, Sohu Video, the holding entity of Sohu’s video division, adopted a 2011 Share Incentive Plan (the “Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan”) which provided for the issuance of up to 25,000,000 ordinary shares of Sohu Video (amounting to 10% of the outstanding Sohu Video shares on a fully-diluted basis) to management and key employees of the video division and to Sohu management. As of December 31, 2012, grants of options for the purchase of 15,352,200 of ordinary shares of Sohu Video had been made and were effective under the plan. However, as of December 31, 2012, the restructuring of Sohu’s video division was still in process and certain significant factors remained uncertain. For purposes of ASC 718, no grant date is established until mutual understanding of the option awards’ key terms and conditions between Sohu Video and the recipients can be reached, and such mutual understanding cannot be reached until the video division’s restructuring plan has been substantially fixed, so that the enterprise value of Sohu Video and hence the fair value of the options is determinable and can be accounted for. As a result, on the basis that the broader terms and conditions of the option awards had neither been finalized nor mutually agreed with the recipients, no grant of options occurred for purposes of ASC 718 and hence no share-based compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012. 7Road Share-based Awards On July 10, 2012, 7Road adopted a 2012 Share Incentive Plan (the “7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan”), which initially provided for the issuance to selected directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors of 7Road of up to 5,100,000 ordinary shares of 7Road (amounting to 5.1% of the then outstanding 7Road shares on a fully-diluted basis). On November 2, 2012, 7Road’s Board of Directors and its shareholders approved an increase from 5,100,000 to 15,100,000 ordinary shares (amounting to 13.7% of the then outstanding 7Road shares on a fully-diluted basis) under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2012, 2,546,250 restricted share units had been granted under the plan. Such restricted share units will not be vested until 7Road’s completion of a firm commitment underwritten initial public offering (the “IPO”) of its shares resulting in a listing on an internationally recognized exchange and the expiration of all underwriters’ lockup periods applicable to the IPO. The completion of a firm commitment IPO is considered to be a performance condition of the awards. An IPO event is not considered to be probable until it is completed. Under ASC 718, compensation cost should be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and should not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved. As a result, no compensation expense will be recognized relating to these restricted share units until the completion of an IPO, and hence no share- based compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012. |
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| Taxation | Taxation Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach which requires the recognition of income taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the differences between the accounting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance, if based on available evidence, it is considered that it is more likely than not that some portion of or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers factors including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future profitability, and tax planning strategies. If events were to occur in the future that would allow the Company to realize more of its deferred tax assets than the presently recorded net amount, an adjustment would be made to the deferred tax assets that would increase income for the period when those events occurred. If events were to occur in the future that would require the Company to realize less of its deferred tax assets than the presently recorded net amount, an adjustment would be made to the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets that would decrease income for the period when those events occurred. Significant management judgment is required in determining income tax expense and deferred tax assets and liabilities.
The Company’s deferred tax assets relate to net operating losses and temporary differences between accounting basis and tax basis for the Company China-based subsidiaries and VIEs, which are subject to corporate income tax in the PRC under the PRC Corporate Income Tax Law (the “CIT Law”). PRC Withholding Tax on Dividends The CIT Law imposes a 10% withholding income tax for dividends distributed by foreign invested enterprises to their immediate holding companies outside mainland China. A lower withholding tax rate will be applied if there is a tax treaty between mainland China and the jurisdiction of the foreign holding company. A holding company in Hong Kong, for example, will be subject to a 5% withholding tax rate under the Arrangement Between the PRC and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital (the “China-HK Tax Arrangement”) if such holding company is considered a non-PRC resident enterprise and holds at least 25% of the equity interests in the PRC foreign invested enterprise distributing the dividends, subject to approval of the PRC local tax authority. However, if the Hong Kong holding company is not considered to be the beneficial owner of such dividends under applicable PRC tax regulations, such dividend may remain subject to a withholding tax rate of 10%. Uncertain Tax Positions In order to assess uncertain tax positions, the Company applies a more likely than not threshold and a two-step approach for tax position measurement and financial statement recognition. For the two-step approach, the first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement. Transition from PRC Business Tax to PRC Value Added Tax Effective September 1, 2012, the Pilot Program for transition from the imposition of Business Tax to the imposition of VAT for revenues from certain industries was expanded from Shanghai to eight other cities and provinces in China, including Beijing and Tianjin. The Company’s brand advertising and search revenues are subject to this program. Business Tax had been imposed primarily on revenues from the provision of taxable services, assignments of intangible assets and transfers of real estate. Prior to the implementation of the pilot program, the Company’s Business Tax rate, which varies depending upon the nature of the revenues being taxed, generally ranged from 3% to 5%. VAT payable on goods sold or taxable labor services provided by a general VAT taxpayer for a taxable period is the net balance of the output VAT for the period after crediting the input VAT for the period. Before the implementation of the Pilot Program, the Company was mainly subject to a small amount of VAT for revenues of Changyou’s subsidiary 7Road that are deemed for PRC tax purposes to be derived from the sale of software. VAT has been imposed on those 7Road revenues at a rate of 17%, with a 14% immediate tax refund, resulting in a net rate of 3%. With the implementation of the Pilot Program, in addition to the revenues currently subject to VAT, the Company’s brand advertising and search revenues are in the scope of the Pilot Program and are now subject to VAT at a rate of 6%. Under ASC 605-45, the presentation of taxes on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues) is an accounting policy decision determined by management. As VAT imposed on brand adverting and search revenues and VAT imposed on 7Road’s revenues from the sale of software are considered as substantially different in nature, the Company determined that it is reasonable to apply the guidance separately for these two types of VAT. The basis for this determination is that VAT payable on brand advertising and search revenues is the difference between the output VAT (at a rate of 6%) and available input VAT amount (at the rate applicable to the supplier), which is a component of the Company’s costs for providing the brand advertising and search services. On the other hand, VAT payable by 7Road is in effect at 3% of the applicable revenues from the sale of software, irrespective of the availability of any input VAT, under preferential VAT treatment provided to 7Road by the local tax bureau. In this regard, the Company believes the VAT payable by 7Road is more akin to a sales tax than typical VAT. As a result, the Company adopted the net presentation method for its brand advertising and search businesses both before and after the implementation of the Pilot Program, and for the revenues of 7Road deemed to be derived from the sale of software, the Company adopted the gross presentation method before and after the implementation of the Pilot Program.
The implementation of the Pilot Program has not had a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2012. |
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| Net Income per Share | Net Income per Share Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares comprise shares issuable upon the exercise or settlement of share-based awards using the treasury stock method. The dilutive effect of share-based awards with performance requirements is not considered before the performance targets are actually met. The computation of diluted net income per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., an increase in earnings per share amounts or a decrease in loss per share amounts) on net income per share. Additionally, for purposes of calculating the numerator of diluted net income per share, the net income attributable to Sohu is adjusted as follows:
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| Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments U.S. GAAP establishes a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value of financial instruments. This hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three-tier fair value hierarchy is: Level 1 - observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 - include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the market place. Level 3 - unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity. The Company’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, restricted time deposits, short-term investments, accounts receivable, investments in debt securities, prepaid and other current assets, prepaid non-current assets, accounts payable, short-term bank loans, accrued liabilities, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, other short-term liabilities, long-term accounts payable and long-term bank loans. See Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements. |
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| Cash Equivalents | Cash Equivalents The Company’s cash equivalents mainly consist of time deposits placed with banks with an original maturity of three months or less. |
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| Restricted Time Deposits - Changyou Bridge Loans from Offshore Banks, Secured by Time Deposits | Restricted time deposits - Changyou bridge loans from offshore banks, secured by time deposits The bridge loans from the offshore branches of the lending banks are classified as short-term bank loans or long-term bank loans based on their repayment period. The rates of interest under the loan agreements with the lending banks were determined based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. The RMB onshore deposits securing the offshore loans are treated as restricted time deposits on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Restricted time deposits are valued based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. |
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| Short-term Investment | Short-term Investments For investments in financial instruments with a variable interest rate indexed to the performance of underlying assets, the Company elected the fair value method at the date of initial recognition and carried these investments subsequently at fair value. Changes in the fair value are reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
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Accounts Receivable, Net The carrying value of accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance that reflects the Company’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. The Company makes estimations of the collectability of accounts receivable. Many factors are considered in estimating the general allowance, including reviewing delinquent accounts receivable, performing an aging analysis and a customer credit analysis, and analyzing historical bad debt records and current economic trends. Additional allowance for specific doubtful accounts might be made if the financial conditions of the Company’s customers or the China mobile network operators deteriorate or the China mobile network operators are unable to collect fees from their end customers, resulting in their inability to make payments due to the Company. |
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| Investments in Debt Securities | Investments in Debt Securities The Company invests its excess cash in certain debt securities of high-quality corporate issuers. The Company elected the fair value option to account for its investments in debt securities at their initial recognition. Changes in the fair value are reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as other income /(expense). The fair value election was made to mitigate accounting mismatches and to achieve operational simplifications. |
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| Equity Investments | Equity Investments Investments in entities over which the Company does not have significant influence are recorded as equity investments and are accounted for by the cost method. Investments in entities over which the Company has significant influence but does not control are also recorded as equity investments and are accounted for by the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the equity investment is recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income; and the Company’s share of post-acquisition movements in equity investments is recognized in equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains on transactions between the Company and its equity investees are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the equity investments. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. When the Company’s share of losses in an equity investment equals or exceeds its interest in the equity investment, the Company does not recognize further losses, unless the Company has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the equity investee. |
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| Long-Lived Assets | Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets include fixed assets, intangible assets and prepaid non-current assets. Fixed Assets Fixed assets mainly comprise office building, leasehold improvements, vehicles, office furniture and computer equipment and hardware. Fixed assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation with no residual value. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives listed below.
Expenditure for maintenance and repairs is expensed as incurred. The gain or loss on the disposal of fixed assets is the difference between the net sales proceeds and the lower of the carrying value or fair value less cost to sell the relevant assets and is recognized in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Intangible Assets Intangible assets mainly comprise video content and license, customer lists, developed technologies, computer software purchased from unrelated third parties, domain names and trademarks, and operating rights for licensed games. Intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization with no residual value. Amortization of intangible assets other than licensed video content is computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.
The Company amortizes licensed video content over the shorter of the term of the estimated period over which the benefits of the license agreement will be enjoyed based on the trend of accumulation of viewership or the applicable license period. Beginning in the third quarter of 2011, licensed video content is amortized on an accelerated basis based on the viewership accumulation trend over the shorter of the term of the estimated period over which the benefits of the licensing contract will be enjoyed or the applicable license period. For exclusively licensed video content which the Company sub-licensed to similar platforms in return for payment in cash, the Company allocated a portion of the video content cost from cost of brand advertising revenues to sub-licensing cost. The allocation is based on the revenues to be generated through sub-licensing. The Company amortizes sub-licensing cost using the individual-film-forecast-computation method, which amortizes such costs in the same ratio that actual sub-licensing revenue bears as of the current period end to the total of the actual revenue earned and the estimated remaining unrecognized ultimate revenue. Prepaid non-current Assets Prepaid non-current assets primarily include prepayments for the office buildings to be built as Sohu’s and Changyou’s headquarters before they are recognized as fixed assets, prepayments for the technological infrastructure and fitting-out of Sohu’s office building before they are recognized as fixed assets, and prepaid PRC income tax arising from the sale of certain assets associated with the business of 17173.com (the “17173 Business”) by Sohu to Changyou. Since the sale of the 17173 Business was between entities that are included in the consolidated financial statements of Sohu, it was considered an “intra-entity transaction” and, under ASC 810-10, income taxes paid should be deferred. Accordingly, the Company recorded income tax related to the sale of the 17173 Business as prepaid PRC income tax. The prepaid PRC income tax will be amortized over the period of the weighted average remaining life of the 17173 Business-related assets sold to Changyou. Impairment of Long-lived Assets In accordance with ASC 360-10-35, the Company reviews the carrying values of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Based on the existence of one or more indicators of impairment, the Company measures any impairment of long-lived assets using the projected discounted cash flow method at the asset group level. The estimation of future cash flows requires significant management judgment based on the Company’s historical results and anticipated results and is subject to many factors. The discount rate that is commensurate with the risk inherent in the Company’s business model is determined by its management. An impairment loss would be recorded if the Company determined that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. The impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying values of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. |
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| Goodwill | Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired as a result of the Company’s acquisitions of interests in its subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs. The Company tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of October 1, and between annual tests when an event occurs or circumstances change that could indicate that the asset might be impaired. Commencing in September 2011, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) revised guidance on “Testing of Goodwill for Impairment.” Under this guidance, the Company has the option to choose whether it will apply the qualitative assessment first and then the quantitative assessment, if necessary, or to apply the quantitative assessment directly. For reporting units applying a qualitative assessment first, the Company starts the goodwill impairment test by assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is mandatory. Otherwise, no further testing is required. The quantitative impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of goodwill with its carrying value. For reporting units directly applying a quantitative assessment, the Company performs the goodwill impairment test by quantitatively comparing the fair values of those reporting units to their carrying amounts. Application of a goodwill impairment test requires significant management judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. The judgment in estimating the fair value of reporting units includes estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and making other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit. |
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Mezzanine Equity The Company’s Mezzanine Equity consists of noncontrolling interest in 7Road and a put option pursuant to which the noncontrolling shareholders will have the right to put their equity interests in 7Road to Changyou at a pre-determined price if 7Road achieves specified performance milestones before the expiry of the put option and 7Road does not complete an initial public offering on NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (“HKEX”). The put option will expire in 2014. Since the occurrence of the sale is not solely within the control of Changyou, the Company classifies the noncontrolling interest as mezzanine equity instead of permanent equity in Sohu’s and Changyou’s consolidated financial statements. Under ASC 480-10, the Company calculates, on an accumulative basis from the acquisition date, (i) the amount of accretion that would increase the balance of noncontrolling interest to its estimated redemption value over the period from May 11, 2011, the date of Changyou’s acquisition of a majority interest in Shenzhen 7Road, to the earliest redemption date of the noncontrolling interest in 7Road and (ii) the amount of net profit attributable to noncontrolling shareholders of 7Road based on their ownership percentage. The carrying value of the noncontrolling interest as mezzanine equity will be adjusted by an accumulative amount equal to the higher of (i) and (ii). The estimated redemption value of the mezzanine equity is re-measured at each reporting date, and the change in the redemption value was recognized prospectively over the period from the date of the change in estimate to the earliest exercise date of the put right as an adjustment in net income attributable to mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest shareholders. See Note 18 - Mezzanine Equity. |
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| Comprehensive Income | Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments from owners and distributions to owners. Accumulated other comprehensive income, as presented on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, includes a cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment. |
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| Functional Currency and Foreign Currency Translation | Functional Currency and Foreign Currency Translation Functional Currency An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates, normally that is the currency of the environment in which the entity primarily generates and expends cash. Management’s judgment is essential to determine the functional currency by assessing various indicators, such as cash flows, sales price and market, expenses, financing and inter-company transactions and arrangements. The functional currency of Sohu.com Inc. is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the Company’s subsidiaries in the U.S., the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong is the U.S. dollar. The functional currencies of the Company’s subsidiaries and VIEs in the PRC, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Korea are the national currencies of those counties. Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of the Company’s China-based subsidiaries and VIEs, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Korea are translated into U.S. dollars, the Company’s reporting currency, at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheets date and revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the reporting period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are not included in determining net income for the period but are accumulated in a separate component of equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Foreign currency transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are re-measured at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at that date. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency re-measurement are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
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| Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements In July 2012, the FASB issued revised guidance on “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.” The revised guidance applies to all entities, both public and nonpublic, that have indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, reported in their financial statements. Under the revised guidance, an entity has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform a quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Subtopic 350-30. An entity also has the option to bypass a qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative impairment test. An entity will be able to resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. In conducting a qualitative assessment, an entity should consider the extent to which relevant events and circumstances, both individually and in the aggregate, could have affected the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset since the last assessment. An entity also should consider whether there have been changes to the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset when evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. An entity should consider positive and mitigating events and circumstances that could affect its determination of whether it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted, including for annual and interim impairment tests performed as of a date before July 27, 2012, if a public entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period have not yet been issued or, for nonpublic entities, have not yet been made available for issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements of adopting this guidance. In February 2013, the FASB issued revised guidance on “Comprehensive Income: Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” The revised guidance does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the revised guidance requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The revised guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012 for public entities. The revised guidance will not have a material effect on the Company. |
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Tabular disclosure of assets and liabilities by class, including financial instruments measured at fair value that are classified in shareholders' equity, if any, that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in periods after initial recognition (for example, impaired assets). Disclosures may include, but are not limited to: (a) the fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements and (b) the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized in their entirety (levels 1, 2, 3). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note (1) Operating lease obligation For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, rental expense included in the operating lease was approximately $16.2 million, $12.2 million, and $4.9 million, respectively. Note (2) Purchase of office buildings and related technological infrastructure and fitting-out work In November 2009, Sohu entered into an agreement to purchase a Beijing office building to serve as the Company’s headquarters. The purchase price is approximately $128 million, of which $125 million had been paid as of December 31, 2012. In December 2011, the Company also entered into an agreement for technological infrastructure and fitting-out work for this office building. The contractual amount is approximately $28 million, of which $21 million had been paid as of December 31, 2012. These $125 million and $21million payments have been recognized as prepaid non-current assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The remaining $3 million for the office building and $7 million for the technological infrastructure and fitting-out work will be settled in installments as various stages of the development plan are completed. This office building and related technological infrastructure and fitting-out work are in progress and are expected to be completed in 2013. In August 2010, Changyou entered into an agreement to purchase a Beijing office building to serve as its headquarters. The purchase price is approximately $159 million, of which $126 million had been paid as of December 31, 2012 and was recognized as prepaid non-current assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. In February 2013, Changyou paid out $16 million and the remaining $17 million will be settled in the first half of 2013, when the office building is expected to be completed and accepted by Changyou. |
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Tabular disclosure of the significant judgments and assumptions made in determining whether a variable interest (as defined) held by the entity requires the variable interest entity (VIE) (as defined) to be consolidated and (or) disclose information about its involvement with the VIE, individually or in aggregate (as applicable); the nature of restrictions, if any, on the consolidated VIE's assets and on the settlement of its liabilities reported by an entity in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets and liabilities; the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with involvement in the VIE; how involvement with the VIE affects the entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; the lack of recourse if creditors (or beneficial interest holders) of the consolidated VIE have no recourse to the general credit of the primary beneficiary (if applicable); the terms of arrangements, giving consideration to both explicit arrangements and implicit variable interests, if any, that could require the entity to provide financial support to the VIE, including events or circumstances that could expose the entity to a loss; the methodology used by the entity for determining whether or not it is the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity; the significant factors considered and judgments made in determining that the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance are shared (as defined); the carrying amounts and classification of assets and liabilities of the VIE included in the statement of financial position; the entity's maximum exposure to loss, if any, as a result of its involvement with the VIE, including how the maximum exposure is determined and significant sources of the entity's exposure to the VIE; a comparison of the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities and the entity's maximum exposure to loss; information about any liquidity arrangements, guarantees, and (or) other commitments by third parties that may affect the fair value or risk of the entity's variable interest in the VIE; whether or not the entity has provided financial support or other support (explicitly or implicitly) to the VIE that it was not previously contractually required to provide or whether the entity intends to provide that support, including the type and amount of the support and the primary reasons for providing the support; and supplemental information the entity determines necessary to provide. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
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Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares to Tao Wang before Changyou's Initial Public Offering [Member]
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Class B Restricted Share Units to Executive Officers (Other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees before Changyou's Initial Public Offering [Member]
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Class A Restricted Share Units to Sohu Employees after Changyou's Initial Public Offering [Member]
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Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average grant date fair value for restricted stock units that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, and the number of restricted stock units that were granted, vested, or forfeited during the year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of option exercise prices, by grouped ranges, including the upper and lower limits of the price range, the number of shares under option, weighted average exercise price and remaining contractual option terms. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average exercise prices (or conversion ratios) for share options (or share units) that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, vested and expected to vest, exercisable or convertible at the end of the year, and the number of share options or share units that were granted, exercised or converted, forfeited, and expired during the year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of stock options, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term of share options and similar instruments, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity (in addition to retained earnings) and of the changes in the number of shares of equity securities during at least the most recent annual fiscal period and any subsequent interim period presented is required to make the financial statements sufficiently informative if both financial position and results of operations are presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the Company's noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of the numerators and the denominators of the basic and diluted per-share (or per-unit) computations for income from continuing operations, including the effect that has been given to preferred dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tabular disclosure of a condensed balance sheet. Disclosure may include, but is not limited to, balance sheets of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations. No definition available.
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- Definition
Tabular disclosure of a condensed cash flow statement. Disclosure may include, but is not limited to, cash flow statements of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations. No definition available.
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- Definition
Tabular disclosure of a condensed income statement. Disclosure may include, but is not limited to, income statements of consolidated entities and consolidation eliminations. No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Basis of Presentation) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Search and Others Business [Member]
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| Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||
| Reclassification of expenses of search and others business | $ 8,700,000 | $ 4,200,000 |
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Video Division [Member]
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| Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||
| Change in the classification of expenses of video division | $ 5,000,000 | $ 0 |
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The amount of reclassification represents the change from cost of revenues to operating expenses. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of reclassification of traffic acquisition payments represents the change from sales and marketing expenses to cost of revenues. No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Revenue Recognition) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Revenue Recognition [Line Items] | ||||
| Percentage of estimated wireless revenues confirmed by monthly billing confirmations received from China mobile network operators | 66.00% | |||
| Range of days of receiving billing confirmations from wireless operators after end of each month | 15 to 120 days | |||
| Range of days for wireless operators to remit service fees after delivering billing confirmations | 30 to 180 days | |||
| Product development expenses capitalized | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Revenue Recognition [Line Items] | ||||
| Range of days player's personal game account in inactive should be suspended and closed | 180 days | |||
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7Road [Member]
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| Revenue Recognition [Line Items] | ||||
| PRC Value-added tax rate | 17.00% | |||
| Value-added tax rate, immediate tax refund rate | 14.00% | |||
| Value-added tax rate, net rate | 3.00% | |||
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Actual value-added tax rate No definition available.
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- Definition
The percentage of the estimated wireless revenues which were confirmed by the monthly billing confirmations received from China mobile network operators. No definition available.
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Product development expenses capitalized No definition available.
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The range of days for wireless operators to remit service fees after delivering billing confirmations No definition available.
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- Definition
The range of days of receiving billing confirmations from wireless operators after end of each month No definition available.
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The time period for the entity to suspend and close a player's personal game account if the account has being inactive. No definition available.
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Value-added tax rate No definition available.
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- Definition
Value-added tax rate, immediate tax refund rate No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Share-based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
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Jan. 04, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
7Road [Member]
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Nov. 02, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
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Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 25,000,000 | 15,100,000 | 5,100,000 | |||||||
| Percentage of outstanding stock | 10.00% | 13.70% | 5.10% | |||||||
| Number of accumulated options granted under the plan | 15,352,200 | |||||||||
| Number of accumulated restricted share units granted under the plan | 2,546,250 | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
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Accumulated number of share options (or share units) legally granted under the plan. No definition available.
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Accumulated number of restricted share units legally granted under the plan. No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum number of shares that may be issued in accordance with the plan as a proportion of outstanding capital stock. No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Taxation) (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Taxation [Line Items] | |
| Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to foreign holding companies | 10.00% |
| Preferential withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to Hong Kong holding companies | 5.00% |
| Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to Hong Kong holding companies | 10.00% |
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7Road [Member]
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| Taxation [Line Items] | |
| Value-added tax rate | 17.00% |
| Value-added tax rate, immediate tax refund rate | 14.00% |
| Value-added tax rate, net rate | 3.00% |
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Brand Advertising and Search Business [Member]
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| Taxation [Line Items] | |
| Value-added tax rate in pilot program | 6.00% |
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Maximum [Member]
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| Taxation [Line Items] | |
| Business tax rate | 5.00% |
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Minimum [Member]
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| Taxation [Line Items] | |
| Business tax rate | 3.00% |
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Actual value-added tax rate No definition available.
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Business tax rate No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
A holding company in Hong Kong will be subject to this withholding tax rate under the Arrangement Between the PRC and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital (the "China-HK Tax Arrangement") if such holding company is considered a non-PRC resident enterprise and holds at least 25% of the equity interests in the PRC foreign invested enterprise distributing the dividends, subject to approval of the PRC local tax authority. No definition available.
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Value-added tax rate No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Value-added tax rate, immediate tax refund rate No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Value-added tax rate in pilot program No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to foreign holding companies No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to Hong Kong holding companies No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Estimated Useful Lives of Fixed Assets) (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Office Building [Member]
|
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Estimated Useful Lives (years) | 47 |
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Leasehold improvements [Member]
|
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Estimated Useful Lives (years) | Lesser of term of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the assets |
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Vehicles [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Estimated Useful Lives (years) | 4-10 |
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Office furniture [Member]
|
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Estimated Useful Lives (years) | 5 |
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Computer equipment and hardware [Member]
|
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Estimated Useful Lives (years) | 4 |
| X | ||||||||||
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Describes the periods of time over which an entity anticipates to receive utility from its property, plant and equipment (that is, the periods of time over which an entity allocates the initial cost of its property, plant and equipment). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Segment Information (Segment Operating Information by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ 1,067,201 | $ 852,087 | $ 612,777 | |||||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (369,010) | (238,337) | (159,498) | |||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 698,191 | 613,750 | 453,279 | |||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (648) | [1] | (2,010) | [1] | (5,000) | [1] | ||||||
| Gross profit | 697,543 | 611,740 | 448,279 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | (176,149) | (106,156) | (65,946) | |||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (212,587) | (154,493) | (96,188) | |||||||||
| General and administrative | (69,284) | (52,639) | (33,123) | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses | (2,906) | (27,511) | 0 | |||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (13,318) | [1] | (16,642) | [1] | (22,491) | [1] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | (474,244) | (357,441) | (217,748) | |||||||||
| Operating profit/(loss) | 223,299 | 254,299 | 230,531 | |||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 5,422 | 9,799 | (790) | |||||||||
| Interest income | 25,277 | 15,800 | 5,889 | |||||||||
| Exchange difference | (635) | (5,003) | (1,415) | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | 253,363 | 274,895 | 234,215 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | (76,171) | (46,552) | (36,031) | |||||||||
| Net income | 177,192 | 228,343 | 198,184 | |||||||||
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Brand Advertising [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 261,338 | [2] | 245,344 | [2] | 191,106 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (154,587) | (102,130) | (78,963) | |||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 106,751 | 143,214 | 112,143 | |||||||||
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Wireless [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 55,893 | [2] | 52,015 | [2] | 52,320 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (36,893) | (31,882) | (28,041) | |||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 19,000 | 20,133 | 24,279 | |||||||||
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Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 9,018 | [2] | 11,540 | [2] | 2,836 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (3,036) | (2,310) | (1,484) | |||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 5,982 | 9,230 | 1,352 | |||||||||
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Brand Advertising, Wireless and Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 326,249 | [2] | 308,899 | [2] | 246,262 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (194,516) | (136,322) | (108,488) | |||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 131,733 | 172,577 | 137,774 | |||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (255) | [1] | (1,780) | [1] | (4,570) | [1] | ||||||
| Gross profit | 131,478 | 170,797 | 133,204 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | (63,885) | (37,266) | (15,611) | |||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (137,975) | (98,100) | (57,432) | |||||||||
| General and administrative | (31,404) | (21,677) | (15,385) | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses | 0 | (22,091) | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (4,554) | [1] | (6,941) | [1] | (9,856) | [1] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | (237,818) | (186,075) | (98,284) | |||||||||
| Operating profit/(loss) | (106,340) | (15,278) | 34,920 | |||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 141,842 | [3] | 8,516 | 631 | ||||||||
| Interest income | 11,290 | 3,709 | 1,729 | |||||||||
| Exchange difference | (64) | (3,668) | (808) | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | 46,728 | (6,721) | 36,472 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | (8,766) | (2,972) | (6,041) | |||||||||
| Net income | 37,962 | (9,693) | 30,431 | |||||||||
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Sogou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 131,455 | [2] | 63,923 | [2] | 18,922 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (70,541) | (35,144) | (18,466) | |||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 60,914 | 28,779 | 456 | |||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (87) | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||||
| Gross profit | 60,827 | 28,779 | 456 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | (40,363) | (19,051) | (14,907) | |||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (27,968) | (12,361) | (6,354) | |||||||||
| General and administrative | (5,549) | (3,806) | (2,278) | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (5,423) | [1] | (4,174) | [1] | (3,503) | [1] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | (79,303) | (39,392) | (27,042) | |||||||||
| Operating profit/(loss) | (18,476) | (10,613) | (26,586) | |||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 78 | [3] | 826 | (28) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 348 | 165 | 5 | |||||||||
| Exchange difference | (13) | (717) | (80) | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | (18,063) | (10,339) | (26,689) | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Net income | (18,063) | (10,339) | (26,689) | |||||||||
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Changyou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 623,429 | [2] | 484,576 | [2] | 354,106 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (104,216) | (67,282) | (32,576) | |||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 519,213 | 417,294 | 321,530 | |||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (306) | [1] | (230) | [1] | (430) | [1] | ||||||
| Gross profit | 518,907 | 417,064 | 321,100 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | (71,901) | (49,839) | (35,428) | |||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (60,313) | (48,932) | (38,642) | |||||||||
| General and administrative | (32,331) | (27,156) | (15,460) | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses | (2,906) | (5,420) | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (3,363) | [1] | (5,888) | [1] | (9,132) | [1] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | (170,814) | (137,235) | (98,662) | |||||||||
| Operating profit/(loss) | 348,093 | 279,829 | 222,438 | |||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | (173) | [3] | 457 | (1,393) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 13,639 | 11,926 | 4,155 | |||||||||
| Exchange difference | (558) | (618) | (527) | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | 361,001 | 291,594 | 224,673 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | (67,405) | (43,580) | (29,990) | |||||||||
| Net income | 293,596 | 248,014 | 194,683 | |||||||||
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Eliminations [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | (13,932) | [2] | (5,311) | [2] | (6,513) | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | 263 | 411 | 32 | |||||||||
| Segment gross profit | (13,669) | (4,900) | (6,481) | |||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||||
| Gross profit | (13,669) | (4,900) | (6,481) | |||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 13,669 | 4,900 | 6,240 | |||||||||
| General and administrative | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisition of businesses | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | 22 | [1] | 361 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 13,691 | 5,261 | 6,240 | |||||||||
| Operating profit/(loss) | 22 | 361 | (241) | |||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | (136,325) | [3] | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Interest income | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Exchange difference | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | (136,303) | 361 | (241) | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ (136,303) | $ 361 | $ (241) | |||||||||
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line, net of share-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Interest income is the amount of net interest income or expense derived from banking operations. No definition available.
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The aggregate costs incurred in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use, net of share-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Total costs for reportable segments. No definition available.
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Total revenues less total costs for reportable segments. No definition available.
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The aggregate total amount of expenses directly related to the marketing or selling of products or services, net of share-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Share-based compensation expense recognized in cost of revenue for reportable segments No definition available.
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Share-based compensation expense recognized in operating expense for reportable segments. No definition available.
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. 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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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. 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. Includes 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 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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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information (Segment Assets Information by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 833,535 | $ 732,607 | $ 678,389 | $ 563,782 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 98,398 | 87,066 | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 178,951 | 152,652 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 2,076,132 | 1,633,294 | ||||||||
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Brand Advertising, Wireless and Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 433,777 | [1] | 357,031 | [1] | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 68,593 | 73,610 | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 70,262 | 61,636 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 1,032,236 | [2] | 934,096 | [2] | ||||||
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Sogou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 33,119 | [1] | 45,165 | [1] | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 6,481 | 2,263 | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 43,861 | 22,622 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 87,537 | [2] | 73,970 | [2] | ||||||
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Changyou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 366,639 | [1] | 330,411 | [1] | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 23,364 | 11,326 | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 64,828 | 68,394 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 1,114,513 | [2] | 753,073 | [2] | ||||||
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | (40) | (133) | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ (158,154) | [2] | $ (127,845) | [2] | ||||||
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated number of share options (or share units) legally granted under the plan. No definition available.
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Accumulated number of restricted share units legally granted under the plan. No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the compensation cost capitalized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, units, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Advertising Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Advertising Expenses [Abstract] | |||
| Advertising Expenses | $ 104.9 | $ 83.6 | $ 56.6 |
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Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other Income /(Expense) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Other Income /(Expense) [Abstract] | |||
| Investment income/(loss) | $ 7,179 | $ 2,935 | $ (1,030) |
| Government grant | 665 | 0 | 1,546 |
| Fair value change in contingent consideration | (2,195) | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable donation | (175) | (144) | (1,208) |
| Fair value change in debt securities | 0 | 3,151 | 0 |
| Reversal of contingent consideration | 0 | 3,150 | 0 |
| Others | (52) | 707 | (98) |
| Total | $ 5,422 | $ 9,799 | $ (790) |
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This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains (losses) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments. 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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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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Accrued liabilities to suppliers No definition available.
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable computer equipment and hardware No definition available.
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Consideration payable related to the acquisition of a subsidiary. No definition available.
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Contract deposits from customers No definition available.
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Deposit received on behalf of advertisers No definition available.
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of fixed assets over the assets' useful lives. No definition available.
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Employee advances No definition available.
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The accumulated amount of impairment of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. No definition available.
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Individual income tax receivable from employees for exercise or settlement of share-based awards No definition available.
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Prepaid advertising and promotion fees No definition available.
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Prepaid content and license, current No definition available.
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Prepaid cost of revenue No definition available.
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Prepaid office rental and facilities expenses No definition available.
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Prepaid PRC income tax for sale of game portal business by parent company to subsidiary No definition available.
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Prepaid professional fees No definition available.
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Prepayments for office building-parent company No definition available.
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Prepayments for office building-subsidiary No definition available.
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Prepayments for the technological infrastructure and fitting-out work of the parent company's office building. No definition available.
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Amount of receipts in advance is the prepayments received from customers for goods or services to be provided in the future. No definition available.
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Receipts in advance is the prepayments received from customers for goods or services to be provided in the future. Deferred revenue include the carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
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Receipts in advance, generated from brand advertising business No definition available.
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Receipts in advance, generated from online game business No definition available.
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Receipts in advance, generated from others business No definition available.
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Receipts in advance, generated from search and others business No definition available.
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Receipts in advance, generated from wireless business No definition available.
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Receivable of film production fee No definition available.
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Reversal of write-offs of allowance for doubtful accounts No definition available.
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An amount of money leant to a borrower (debtor) in exchange for a promise to repay the amount borrowed plus interest at a date within one year of the balance sheet date or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. No definition available.
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Taxes payable for exercise or settlement of share-based awards No definition available.
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VAT refund receivable No definition available.
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable vehicles No definition available.
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Amounts due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, a valuation allowance for receivables due a company that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of current interest earned but not received. Also called accrued interest or accrued interest receivable. For classified balance sheets, represents the current amount receivable, that is amounts expected to be collected within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that are an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of an asset, typically cash, provided to a counterparty to provide certain assurance of performance by the entity pursuant to the terms of a written or oral agreement, such as a lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Changyou Distribution of Cash Dividend (Details) (Changyou [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 21, 2012
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Aug. 06, 2012
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Aug. 06, 2012
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Aug. 06, 2012
ADS [Member]
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| Cash Dividend Distribution [Line Items] | ||||
| Cash dividends per ordinary share, declared | $ 1.9 | $ 1.9 | $ 3.8 | |
| Cash dividends paid to shareholders | $ 201 | |||
| Cash dividends paid to and received by Sohu | $ 136 | |||
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Cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to majority shareholder, generally out of earnings. No definition available.
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders, generally out of earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Bridge loans from offshore bank No definition available.
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Bridge loans from offshore bank, repayable amount No definition available.
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Bridge loans from offshore bank, with fixed interest rate No definition available.
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Bridge loans from offshore bank, with floating interest rate No definition available.
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Amount of gain (loss) attributable to changes in fair value which are included in earnings for the period. No definition available.
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Description of the frequency of periodic payments for convertible debt security (monthly, quarterly, annual). No definition available.
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The average effective interest rate for first extension period. No definition available.
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The average effective interest rate for second extension period. No definition available.
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If the maturity date of this debt securities is extended to this date, the Company has the right to convert this debt securities to fixed percentages of equity interest in two companies which are affiliates of the debtor. No definition available.
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The additional maturity period for the debt instrument for each extension. No definition available.
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The initial maturity period for the debt instrument. No definition available.
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Fair value change in debt securities, generated from exchange gain or loss No definition available.
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Interest expense, bridge loans from offshore bank No definition available.
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Interest income, restricted time deposits No definition available.
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Investment income of investments in debt securities No definition available.
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The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions owned by the entity including: (1) mortgages, mortgage-backed and asset backed securities; (2) US government and agency obligations; (3) state and municipal government obligations; (4) other sovereign government debt; (5) corporate obligations; (6) corporate equities; (7) principal investments; (8) derivative contracts; and (9) physical commodities. Includes both pledged and unpledged holdings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For investments which are quantified by principal amount, the principle balance held at close of period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investment in debt securities fair value disclosure No definition available.
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Restricted time deposits fair value disclosure No definition available.
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Short-term investments fair value disclosure No definition available.
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This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Company may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (Debt Securities [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Debt Securities [Member]
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| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | |
| Beginning balance | $ 79,354 |
| Currency translation adjustment | 194 |
| Ending balance | $ 79,548 |
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This element represents the amount of currency translation adjustment for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. No definition available.
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This element represents an asset measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Prepaid and other current assets, fair value disclosure No definition available.
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Prepaid and other current assets impairment loss No definition available.
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the sum of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the cumulative amount paid in excess of fair value for acquired assets from one or more business combinations, after to the initial recording thereof. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurements (Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2012
Video content [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Acquired businesses and other intangible assets [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Acquired businesses and other intangible assets [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
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| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||||
| Intangible assets impairment loss | $ 15,100,000 | $ 8,600,000 | $ 5,300,000 | $ 23,145,000 | |||
| Write down of prepaid assets and intangible assets | 15,100,000 | ||||||
| Goodwill impairment loss | $ 0 | $ 23,313,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
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Write down of prepaid assets and intangible assets No definition available.
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated amount of impairment of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. No definition available.
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Intangible Assets, Net (Estimated Amortization Expenses) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | ||
| 2013 | $ 39,887 | |
| 2014 | 15,617 | |
| 2015 | 7,083 | |
| 2016 | 3,807 | |
| 2017 | 1,376 | |
| Thereafter | 2,284 | |
| Total expected amortization expense | $ 70,054 | $ 69,762 |
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Intangible Assets, Net (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2012
Video content [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Acquired businesses and other intangible assets [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Acquired businesses and other intangible assets [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Acquired businesses and other intangible assets [Member]
Goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisitions of businesses [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Acquired businesses and other intangible assets [Member]
Goodwill impairment and impairment of intangibles via acquisitions of businesses [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Acquired businesses and other intangible assets [Member]
Product development expenses [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Acquired businesses and other intangible assets [Member]
Product development expenses [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Changyou [Member]
Product development expenses [Member]
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| Impairment Loss of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Impairment of intangible assets | $ 15,100,000 | $ 8,600,000 | $ 5,300,000 | $ 2,900,000 | $ 4,200,000 | $ 5,700,000 | $ 1,100,000 | $ 2,900,000 | |||
| Write down of prepaid assets and intangible assets | 15,100,000 | ||||||||||
| Write down of intangible assets | 14,500,000 | ||||||||||
| Write down of prepaid and other current assets | 600,000 | ||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | $ 58,000,000 | $ 42,600,000 | $ 2,900,000 | ||||||||
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Write down of intangible assets No definition available.
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Write down of prepaid and other current assets No definition available.
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Write down of prepaid assets and intangible assets No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill, inter-segment transfer No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable), in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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|
| Goodwill [Abstract] | |||
| Goodwill impairment loss | $ 0 | $ 23,313,000 | $ 0 |
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Taxation (Income Tax Expense) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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|
| Income before income tax expense | |||
| Income from China operations | $ 285,280,000 | $ 322,046,000 | $ 258,183,000 |
| Income/(loss) from non China operations | (31,917,000) | (47,151,000) | (23,968,000) |
| Total income before income tax expense | 253,363,000 | 274,895,000 | 234,215,000 |
| Income tax expense applicable to China operations | |||
| Current income tax expense | 58,137,000 | 47,215,000 | 35,202,000 |
| Deferred tax | 9,898,000 | (4,884,000) | (1,850,000) |
| Subtotal income tax expense applicable to China operations | 68,035,000 | 42,331,000 | 33,352,000 |
| Non China income tax expense | 6,444,000 | 2,727,000 | 1,712,000 |
| Non China withholding tax expense | 1,692,000 | 1,494,000 | 967,000 |
| Total income tax expense | 76,171,000 | 46,552,000 | 36,031,000 |
| Windfall tax benefits | 5,600,000 | ||
| Tax holiday effect | $ 40,151,000 | $ 53,438,000 | $ 43,113,000 |
| Basic net income per share effect | $ 1.06 | $ 1.4 | $ 1.14 |
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Foreign withholding tax expense No definition available.
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- Definition
Income from China operations No definition available.
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Income /(loss) from non China operations No definition available.
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of domestic current and deferred income tax expense or benefit attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of foreign current income tax expense or benefit and foreign deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to Income or Loss from continuing foreign operations. 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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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of income taxes from which a reporting entity is exempt or for which it will receive a reduction in income taxes as a result of the income tax holiday granted by the taxing jurisdiction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Per share amount effect of the income tax benefit resulting from the income tax holidays granted by taxing jurisdictions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options resulting in reductions in the entity's income taxes, which increases net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Taxation (Effective Tax Rate) (Details)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Taxation [Abstract] | |||
| U.S. federal statutory rate: | 34.00% | 34.00% | 35.00% |
| Effect of tax holidays applicable to the subsidiaries and the consolidated VIEs | (14.00%) | (19.00%) | (18.00%) |
| Tax differential from statutory rate applicable to the subsidiaries and the consolidated VIEs | (16.00%) | (13.00%) | (14.00%) |
| Effect of withholding taxes | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.00% |
| Changes in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | 17.00% | 11.00% | 9.00% |
| Others | 8.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Effective Tax Rate | 30.00% | 17.00% | 15.00% |
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Effect of tax holidays applicable to subsidiaries and VIEs No definition available.
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Effect of withholding taxes No definition available.
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Tax differential from statutory rate applicable to subsidiaries and VIEs No definition available.
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A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable under enacted tax laws to the Company's pretax income from continuing operations for the period. The "statutory" tax rate is the regular tax rate if there are alternative tax systems. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to all other items not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The period that High and New Technology Enterprises can enjoy the preferential income tax rate under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
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The preferential income tax rate that High and New Technology Enterprises can enjoy for three years but need to re-apply after the end of the three-year period under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
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Tax rate reduction rate No definition available.
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- Definition
Unified income tax rate for both domestic and wholly foreign-owned enterprises, under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
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Taxation (PRC Withholding Tax on Dividends) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Withholding tax on dividends [Line Items] | |
| Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to foreign holding companies | 10.00% |
| Preferential withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to Hong Kong holding companies | 5.00% |
| Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to Hong Kong holding companies | 10.00% |
|
Changyou [Member]
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| Withholding tax on dividends [Line Items] | |
| Deferred tax liabilities related to withholding tax | $ 11.9 |
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Deferred tax liabilities related to withholding tax No definition available.
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A holding company in Hong Kong will be subject to this withholding tax rate under the Arrangement Between the PRC and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital (the "China-HK Tax Arrangement") if such holding company is considered a non-PRC resident enterprise and holds at least 25% of the equity interests in the PRC foreign invested enterprise distributing the dividends, subject to approval of the PRC local tax authority. No definition available.
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Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to foreign holding companies No definition available.
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Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to Hong Kong holding companies No definition available.
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Taxation (Transition from PRC Business Tax to PRC Value Added Tax) (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Maximum [Member]
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| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| Business tax rate | 5.00% |
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Minimum [Member]
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| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| Business tax rate | 3.00% |
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7Road [Member]
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| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| Value-added tax rate | 17.00% |
| Value-added tax rate, immediate tax refund rate | 14.00% |
| Value-added tax rate, net rate | 3.00% |
|
Brand Advertising and Search Business [Member]
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| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| Value-added tax rate in pilot program | 6.00% |
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Actual value-added tax rate No definition available.
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Business tax rate No definition available.
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Value-added tax rate No definition available.
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Value-added tax rate, immediate tax refund rate No definition available.
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Value-added tax rate in pilot program No definition available.
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Taxation (U.S. Federal Income Tax) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Taxation [Abstract] | ||
| U.S. NOL | $ 4.4 | |
| Cumulative undistributed earnings | 785.5 | 711.8 |
| Estimated U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes due if earnings remitted as dividends | $ 267.1 | $ 242.0 |
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Cumulative undistributed earnings No definition available.
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Net Operating Loss from U.S. Entities No definition available.
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U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes No definition available.
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Intangible assets transfer No definition available.
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Net operating loss from operations No definition available.
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Accrued payroll, welfare and expense No definition available.
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Deferred tax liabilities, withholding tax for dividend No definition available.
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Net Operating Losses from PRC Entities No definition available.
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PRC net operating loss, expiration date No definition available.
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PRC net operating loss generated from previous years, expired No definition available.
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Valuation allowance in deferred tax assets generated from net operating losses No definition available.
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from share-based compensation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards after valuation allowances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from intangible assets other than goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Taxation (Uncertain Tax Positions) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
|
| Taxation [Abstract] | |||||
| Beginning balance | $ 3,089,000 | $ 3,067,000 | $ 3,067,000 | ||
| Increases related to prior year tax positions | 0 | 22,000 | 0 | ||
| Increases related to current year tax positions | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ending balance | 3,067,000 | 3,096,000 | 3,089,000 | 3,067,000 | 3,067,000 |
| Uncertain tax positions due to uncertainty of deduction of certain expenses | 1,200,000 | ||||
| Uncertain tax positions arising from related party transactions | $ 1,800,000 | ||||
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Uncertain tax positions arising from related party transactions No definition available.
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- Definition
Uncertain tax positions due to uncertainty of deduction of certain expenses No definition available.
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- Definition
The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in the tax return for the current period, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Commitments and Contingencies (Unconditional Obligation) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ||||||
| 2013 | $ 164,134 | |||||
| 2014 | 22,011 | |||||
| 2015 | 3,823 | |||||
| 2016 | 287 | |||||
| 2017 | 95 | |||||
| Thereafter | 0 | |||||
| Total payments required | 190,350 | |||||
|
Content and service purchases-video [Member]
|
||||||
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ||||||
| 2013 | 46,870 | |||||
| 2014 | 2,217 | |||||
| 2015 | 0 | |||||
| 2016 | 0 | |||||
| 2017 | 0 | |||||
| Thereafter | 0 | |||||
| Total payments required | 49,087 | |||||
|
Bandwidth purchases [Member]
|
||||||
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ||||||
| 2013 | 30,360 | |||||
| 2014 | 3,127 | |||||
| 2015 | 448 | |||||
| 2016 | 286 | |||||
| 2017 | 95 | |||||
| Thereafter | 0 | |||||
| Total payments required | 34,316 | |||||
|
Operating lease obligations [Member]
|
||||||
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ||||||
| 2013 | 18,840 | [1] | ||||
| 2014 | 10,079 | [1] | ||||
| 2015 | 1,773 | [1] | ||||
| 2016 | 0 | [1] | ||||
| 2017 | 0 | [1] | ||||
| Thereafter | 0 | [1] | ||||
| Total payments required | 30,692 | [1] | ||||
|
Purchases of office building and related technological infrastructures and fitting-out work [Member]
|
||||||
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ||||||
| 2013 | 35,722 | [2] | ||||
| 2014 | 2,561 | [2] | ||||
| 2015 | 869 | [2] | ||||
| 2016 | 0 | [2] | ||||
| 2017 | 0 | [2] | ||||
| Thereafter | 0 | [2] | ||||
| Total payments required | 39,152 | [2] | ||||
|
Content and service purchases-others [Member]
|
||||||
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ||||||
| 2013 | 16,481 | |||||
| 2014 | 1,553 | |||||
| 2015 | 418 | |||||
| 2016 | 1 | |||||
| 2017 | 0 | |||||
| Thereafter | 0 | |||||
| Total payments required | 18,453 | |||||
|
Others [Member]
|
||||||
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | ||||||
| 2013 | 15,861 | |||||
| 2014 | 2,474 | |||||
| 2015 | 315 | |||||
| 2016 | 0 | |||||
| 2017 | 0 | |||||
| Thereafter | 0 | |||||
| Total payments required | $ 18,650 | |||||
|
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Amount of the fixed and determinable portion of the unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the fixed and determinable portion of the unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the fixed and determinable portion of the unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation maturing in the four fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the fixed and determinable portion of the unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the fixed and determinable portion of the unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the unrecorded obligation to transfer funds in the future for fixed or minimum amounts or quantities of goods or services at fixed or minimum prices (for example, as in take-or-pay contracts or throughput contracts). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the fixed and determinable portion of the unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Office Building [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
Feb. 28, 2013
Office Building [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Office Building [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Technological infrastructure and fitting-out of office building [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
|
| Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Rental expense included in operating lease | $ 16.2 | $ 12.2 | $ 4.9 | ||||
| Purchase price | 128 | 159 | 28 | ||||
| Prepaid portion of purchase price | 125 | 16 | 126 | 21 | |||
| Remaining purchase price to be paid | 3 | 17 | 7 | ||||
| Long-term tax payable for uncertain tax positions | $ 3.1 | ||||||
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The original purchase price the entity agreed to spend in the purchase contract. No definition available.
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The portion of purchase price the entity paid in the purchase contract. No definition available.
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The remaining amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitment. No definition available.
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Long-term tax payable for uncertain tax positions No definition available.
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Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Contingent Consideration (Details) (Changyou [Member], 7Road [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] | |
| Fair value of contingent consideration | $ 28,050,000 |
| Fair value change in contingent consideration | 2,200,000 |
|
Maximum [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] | |
| Undiscounted amounts payment under contingent consideration provisions | 32,760,000 |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] | |
| Undiscounted amounts payment under contingent consideration provisions | $ 0 |
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Business combination, contingent consideration arrangements, change in fair value of contingent consideration No definition available.
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Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of acquired equity interest No definition available.
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The amount of registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of Variable Interest Entity as defined in the regulations. No definition available.
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The amount of total capital as defined in the regulations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, amounts due from related parties including affiliates, employees, joint ventures, officers and stockholders, immediate families thereof, and pension funds. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. No definition available.
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Percentage of the Variable Interest Entity's (VIE) voting interest owned by (or beneficial interest in) the reporting entity (directly or indirectly). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
VIEs (VIEs Consolidated within the Sohu Group, Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Total assets | $ 2,076,132 | $ 1,633,294 | |
| Total liabilities | 699,105 | 356,969 | |
| Net revenue | 697,543 | 611,740 | 448,279 |
| Net income | 177,192 | 228,343 | 198,184 |
| Net cash (used in) /provided by operating activities | 402,587 | 370,453 | 284,424 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (432,595) | (305,781) | (229,814) |
| Net cash (used in) /provided by financing activities | 128,717 | (36,759) | 49,017 |
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VIEs Consolidated within the Sohu Group [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Total assets | 521,774 | 405,854 | |
| Total liabilities | 206,722 | 184,711 | |
| Net revenue | 875,597 | 708,077 | 415,010 |
| Net income | 81,857 | 35,862 | 21,746 |
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Sohu's VIEs [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Net cash (used in) /provided by operating activities | (11,853) | (29,503) | 25,270 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (3,599) | (3,518) | (170) |
| Net cash (used in) /provided by financing activities | (474) | 2,064 | 0 |
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Changyou's VIEs [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Net cash (used in) /provided by operating activities | 66,739 | 56,622 | 32,394 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (43,087) | (80,971) | (3,682) |
| Net cash (used in) /provided by financing activities | $ (13,106) | $ 0 | $ (28,084) |
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. 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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VIEs (VIEs Consolidated within the Sohu Group, Summary of significant agreements currently in effect) (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Shareholders of Sogou Information [Member] | Sogou Technology [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Power of attorney term | 10 years |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
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Shareholders of Gamease [Member] | AmazGame [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Power of attorney term | 10 years |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
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Shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace [Member] | Gamespace [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Power of attorney term | 10 years |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
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Shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road [Member] | 7Road Technology [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
| Equity interest purchase right agreements term | 10 years |
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Sohu Internet [Member] | Sohu Era [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business cooperation agreement term | 1 year |
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Sogou Information [Member] | Sogou Technology [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business cooperation agreement term | 10 years |
| Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement term | 10 years |
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Business cooperation agreement term No definition available.
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Business operation agreement term No definition available.
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Equity interest purchase right agreements term No definition available.
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Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement term No definition available.
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Power of attorney term No definition available.
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VIEs (VIE Not Consolidated within the Sohu Group) (Details) (VIE Not Consolidated within the Sohu Group [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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VIE Not Consolidated within the Sohu Group [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Percentage of acquired equity interest | 25.00% |
| Investment cost of equity method investment | $ 1.6 |
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Percentage of acquired equity interest No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the aggregate cost of investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Summary of Sohu.com Inc.'s outstanding shares) (Details)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
| Balance, beginning of year | 38,082 | 38,025 | 37,749 |
| Issuance of common stock | 257 | 307 | 276 |
| Repurchase of common stock | (250) | (250) | 0 |
| Balance, end of year | 38,089 | 38,082 | 38,025 |
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Treasury Stock) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Aug. 31, 2012
|
Aug. 29, 2011
years
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|---|---|---|
| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock purchase program, authorized amount | $ 100 | |
| Stock purchase program, period in force | 1 | |
| Stock purchase program, repurchased amount | 54.9 | |
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Sohu.com Inc [Member]
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock purchase program, repurchased stock | 500,000 | |
| Stock purchase program, repurchased amount | 29.2 | |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock purchase program, repurchased amount | $ 25.7 | |
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Changyou [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock purchase program, repurchased stock | 1,500,000 | |
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Changyou [Member] | ADS [Member]
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock purchase program, repurchased stock | 750,000 |
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The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a combined share purchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of stock purchased by the Company under the combined share purchase program. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of years over which shares may be purchased under a combined share purchase plan authorized by an entity's Board of Directors. No definition available.
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The amount of stock purchased by the Company under the combined share purchase program. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 |
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Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 9,500,000 | ||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | ||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | ||
| Plan expiration date | Jan. 24, 2010 | ||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 9,128,724 | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 5,100,000 | $ 10,100,000 | $ 19,000,000 |
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The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
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The accumulated number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards exercisable. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards vested. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average price of options that were either forfeited or expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock options that are fully vested or expected to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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- Definition
Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, Ranges of Outstanding and Exercisable) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
years
|
|
| Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
| Number of Options Outstanding | 242 |
| Number of Options Exercisable | 242 |
|
$7.63 - $16.84 [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
| Number of Options Outstanding | 43 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 0.81 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 11.08 |
| Number of Options Exercisable | 43 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 11.08 |
|
$17.00 - $20.78 [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
| Number of Options Outstanding | 135 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 2.37 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 18 |
| Number of Options Exercisable | 135 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 18 |
|
$22.86 - $34.51 [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
| Number of Options Outstanding | 64 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 1.7 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 27.9 |
| Number of Options Exercisable | 64 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 27.9 |
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Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Weighted average exercise price as of the balance sheet date for those equity-based payment arrangements exercisable and outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding exercisable stock options as of the balance sheet date in the customized range of exercise prices for which the market and performance vesting condition has been satisfied. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding stock options as of the balance sheet date for all option plans in the customized range of exercise prices. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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- Definition
The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees could acquire the underlying shares with respect to all outstanding stock options which are in the customized range of exercise prices. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 |
|
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | 5,100,000 | 10,100,000 | 19,000,000 |
|
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 445,000 | ||
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 | ||
| Number of Units, Vested | (153,000) | ||
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (37,000) | ||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 255,000 | 445,000 | |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 190,000 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 61.66 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 62.41 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 61.27 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 61.27 | $ 61.66 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 61.27 | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 5,100,000 | 10,100,000 | 19,000,000 |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 2,300,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses, weighted average period for recognition (in years) | 0.63 | ||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 8,900,000 | $ 14,900,000 | $ 6,200,000 |
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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The weighted average price of the restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate unrecognized cost of share-based awards, other than options, made to employees under an equity-based compensation plan, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
years
|
Jul. 02, 2010
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
years
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 1,500,000 | |||||||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | |||||||
| Plan expiration date | Jul. 01, 2020 | |||||||
| Shares available for grant | 1,467,461 | |||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | $ 900,000 | $ 1,200,000 | $ 30,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 200,000 | |||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses, weighted average period for recognition (in years) | 0.91 | |||||||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 900,000 | $ 700,000 | $ 0 | |||||
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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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Aggregate unrecognized cost of share-based awards, other than options, made to employees under an equity-based compensation plan, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member], Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 14,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 12,000 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (15,000) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (6,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 5,000 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 4,000 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 70.88 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | $ 52.19 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 56.02 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 70.88 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 70.88 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 70.88 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The weighted average price of the restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Changyou.com Limited Share-based Awards) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
|
Mar. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | ||
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 3,366,000 | 5,546,000 | 8,491,000 | ||
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 2,000,000 | ||||
| Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance as result of stock split | 20,000,000 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 3,400,000 | $ 5,500,000 | $ 8,500,000 | ||
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 226,000 | ||||
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 1,774,000 | ||||
| Number of shares granted | 15,000,000 | ||||
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class A and Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of shares granted | 4,745,200 | ||||
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- Definition
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance as result of stock split No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of grants aggregated on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2008
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2008
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2009
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2008
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 16, 2009
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Feb. 28, 2009
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Feb. 28, 2009
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2009
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 16, 2009
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Apr. 30, 2008
Changyou.com Limited [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 700,000 | 800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares issued | 700,000 | 800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number of restricted ordinary shares vested | 2,000,000 | 200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number of beneficial shares held | 900,000 | 600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number of beneficial shares held as a result of a stock split | 9,000,000 | 6,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 0 | $ 7,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 13,966,000 | 18,652,000 | 27,491,000 | 3,366,000 | 5,546,000 | 8,491,000 | 1,800,000 | 40,000 | 500,000 | 1,200,000 | |||||||||||
| Fair value of restricted ordinary shares vested | $ 26,500,000 | $ 39,700,000 | $ 32,700,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares held at the end of the period as a result of a stock split. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of shares held beneficially by individual pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Aggregate unrecognized cost of share-based awards, other than options, made to employees under an equity-based compensation plan, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of share instruments newly issued under a share-based compensation plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Ordinary Shares Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 2,000,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (2,000,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 0 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 0 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 1.36 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 1.36 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Executive Officers (Other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Changyou [Member]
|
Mar. 13, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 16, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Mar. 13, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer Other Than Tao Wang [Member]
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Apr. 30, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer Other Than Tao Wang [Member]
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 15, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer Other Than Tao Wang [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Certain Employees [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Apr. 30, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Certain Employees [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Jan. 15, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 180,000 | 94,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | 4 years | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares issued | 180,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of units granted | 274,000 | 94,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Exchange of shares | 180,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split | 2,740,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | $ 3,366,000 | $ 5,546,000 | $ 8,491,000 | $ 30,000 | $ 400,000 | $ 900,000 | |||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 8,400,000 | $ 13,100,000 | $ 11,200,000 | |||||||||||||||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of restricted ordinary shares exchanged for restricted ordinary share units No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Aggregate unrecognized cost of share-based awards, other than options, made to employees under an equity-based compensation plan, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of share instruments newly issued under a share-based compensation plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Executive Officers (Other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Class B Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 635,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (635,000) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | 0 |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 0 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 0 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 1.98 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 1.98 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Other Employees, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 16, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Feb. 17, 2009
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | ||
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 3,366,000 | 5,546,000 | 8,491,000 | ||
|
Changyou [Member] | Other Employees [Member] | ClassA Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of units granted | 45,600 | ||||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | ||||
| Shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split | 456,000 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 300,000 | 600,000 | 1,000,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 60,000 | ||||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 1,200,000 | $ 1,600,000 | $ 1,700,000 | ||
| Grant date fair value | $ 8 | $ 8 | $ 8 | ||
| X | ||||||||||
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The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Other Employees, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Other Employees [Member], ClassA Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Feb. 17, 2009
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|
|
Changyou [Member] | Other Employees [Member] | ClassA Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 169,000 | |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 | |
| Number of Units, Vested | (85,000) | |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (3,000) | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 81,000 | |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 73,000 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 8 | $ 8 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 8 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 8 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 8 | $ 8 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 8 |
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The weighted average price of the restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Executive Officers (Other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees, after Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | 3,366,000 | 5,546,000 | 8,491,000 |
|
Changyou [Member] | Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of units granted | 1,489,200 | ||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,800,000 | 3,600,000 | 5,300,000 |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 1,600,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses, weighted average period for recognition (in years) | 0.95 | ||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 4,600,000 | $ 6,100,000 | $ 4,900,000 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Aggregate unrecognized cost of share-based awards, other than options, made to employees under an equity-based compensation plan, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
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- Definition
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Executive Officers (Other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees, after Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member], Class A Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 865,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 10,000 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (367,000) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (6,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 502,000 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 481,000 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 12.99 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | $ 12.11 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 12.77 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 17.78 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 13.08 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 13.04 |
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The weighted average price of the restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Employees of 17173 Business, after Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
years
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Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 15, 2011
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|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 3,366,000 | 5,546,000 | 8,491,000 | |
|
Changyou [Member] | Employees of 17173 Business [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Number of units granted | 60,000 | |||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | 300,000 | 500,000 | 70,000 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 200,000 | |||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses, weighted average period for recognition (in years) | 0.88 | |||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 200,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 0 | |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Aggregate unrecognized cost of share-based awards, other than options, made to employees under an equity-based compensation plan, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
|
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Employees of 17173 Business, after Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Employees of 17173 Business [Member], ClassA Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Employees of 17173 Business [Member] | ClassA Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 50,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (14,000) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (12,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 24,000 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 24,000 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 17.67 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 17.71 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 17.47 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 17.75 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 17.75 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average price of the restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Sogou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
years
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Oct. 20, 2010
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 24,000,000 | ||||||||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | ||||||||
| Plan expiration date | Oct. 19, 2020 | ||||||||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 23,334,500 | ||||||||
| Number of options subject to vesting upon service period and achievement of performance targets | 22,364,500 | ||||||||
| Installments of share options granted | four equal installments | ||||||||
| Number of options subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou' IPO | 970,000 | ||||||||
| Number of options granted | 11,300,900 | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | $ 4,548,000 | $ 1,781,000 | $ 0 | $ 3,900,000 | $ 1,500,000 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 40,000 | ||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses, weighted average period for recognition (in years) | 0.58 | ||||||||
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. No definition available.
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- Definition
The installments of share options granted. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of options subject to vesting upon completion of initial public offering No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of options subject to vesting upon service period and achievement of performance targets No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The accumulated number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Aggregate unrecognized cost of option awards made to employees under a stock option plan or plans, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Options Activity) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
years
|
|
|
Sogou [Member] | Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 4,767,000 |
| Number of Shares, Granted | 6,428,000 |
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (4,659,000) |
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | (155,000) |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 6,345,000 |
| Number of Shares, Vested, Ending balance, and expected to vest thereafter | 5,250,000 |
| Number of Shares, Exercisable, Ending balance | 57,000 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 8.54 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average price of options that were either forfeited or expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Share Option Assumptions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Weighted average expected option life | 10 years |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Fair value | $ 0.72 |
|
Maximum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 3.21% |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 11.90% |
| Volatility rate | 53.00% |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.93% |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 1.30% |
| Volatility rate | 50.00% |
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- Definition
The minimum multiple of the stock option's exercise price that could trigger the holder of the option to exercise. No definition available.
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- Definition
The estimated possibility that the stock option's holder terminates contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou's Share-based Awards to Sohu Management) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Sogou [Member]
|
Apr. 14, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 12,000,000 | |||||||||
| Fixed exercise price of ordinary share | $ 0.625 | |||||||||
| Sogou's ordinary shares previously held by Sohu.com Inc | 8,800,000 | |||||||||
| Sogou's newly-issued shares | 3,200,000 | |||||||||
| Sogou's newly-issued shares, price per share | $ 0.625 | |||||||||
| Sogou's newly-issued shares, value | $ 2,000,000 | |||||||||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 8,773,000 | |||||||||
| Number of options granted | 4,354,500 | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 13,966,000 | 18,652,000 | 27,491,000 | 4,548,000 | 1,781,000 | 0 | 700,000 | 300,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 0 | |||||||||
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- Definition
Fixed exercise price of shares No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The accumulated number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, value of shares issued in period No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Subsidiary's ordinary shares previously held by parent company. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Aggregate unrecognized cost of option awards made to employees under a stock option plan or plans, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Per share amount received by subsidiary or equity investee for each share of common stock issued or sold in the stock transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of share instruments newly issued under a share-based compensation plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou's Share-based Awards to Sohu Management, Options Activity) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
years
|
|
|
Sogou [Member] | Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 2,188,000 |
| Number of Shares, Granted | 2,161,000 |
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (2,171,000) |
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | 0 |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 2,178,000 |
| Number of Shares, Vested, Ending balance, and expected to vest thereafter | 2,178,000 |
| Number of Shares, Exercisable, Ending balance | 17,000 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 8.35 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou's Share-based Awards to Sohu Management, Stock Option Assumptions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Weighted average expected option life | 10 years |
| Volatility rate | 50.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
|
Maximum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.98% |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 27.00% |
| Fair value | $ 0.32 |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.93% |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 21.40% |
| Fair value | $ 0.28 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The minimum multiple of the stock option's exercise price that could trigger the holder of the option to exercise. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The estimated possibility that the stock option's holder terminates contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu Video Share-based Awards) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
|
Jan. 04, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
years
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 25,000,000 | |||||
| Percentage of outstanding stock | 10.00% | |||||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | |||||
| Plan expiration date | Jan. 03, 2022 | |||||
| Number of accumulated options granted under the plan | 15,352,200 | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Accumulated number of share options (or share units) legally granted under the plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Maximum number of shares that may be issued in accordance with the plan as a proportion of outstanding capital stock. No definition available.
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (7Road Share-based Awards) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
7Road [Member]
|
Nov. 02, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 15,100,000 | 5,100,000 | |||||
| Percentage of outstanding stock | 13.70% | 5.10% | |||||
| Number of accumulated restricted share units granted under the plan | 2,546,250 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 13,966,000 | $ 18,652,000 | $ 27,491,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Accumulated number of restricted share units legally granted under the plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Maximum number of shares that may be issued in accordance with the plan as a proportion of outstanding capital stock. No definition available.
|
|
Business Restructuring (7Road Transactions) (Details)
|
0 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 21, 2012
7Road [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
7Road [Member]
|
May 11, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
| Percentage of acquired equity interest | 68.258% | ||
| Percentage of outstanding shares surrendered by chief executive officer | 5.10% | ||
| Noncontrolling interest percentage | 28.074% | ||
| Percentage of interest in 7Road | 71.926% | 71.926% |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Percentage of acquired equity interest No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Percentage of outstanding shares surrendered by chief executive officer No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. No definition available.
|
|
Business Restructuring (17173 Transactions) (Details) (Changyou [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Nov. 29, 2011
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
Dec. 15, 2011
17173 Business [Member]
|
|---|---|---|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Fixed cash consideration associated with 17173 business from Changyou to Sohu | $ 162.5 | |
| Aggregate fees payable by Changyou to Sohu | 30 | |
| Additional fees to aggregate fees payable | $ 5 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Additional fees payable by certain subsidiary to the parent company for obtaining the perpetual software license in respect of the information management system and user log-in system following the expiration of the three-year term No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Aggregate fees payable by certain subsidiary to the parent company for the services agreement and online links and advertising agreement No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Fixed cash consideration associated with a transfer of a business from parent company to subsidiary. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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|
Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Sogou's Restructuring in 2010) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Series A Preferred Stock [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 22, 2010
|
|---|---|
|
Alibaba Investment Limited [Member]
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 24.0 |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | $ 15 |
|
China Web Search (HK) Limited [Member]
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 14.4 |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | 9 |
|
Photon Group Limited [Member]
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 38.4 |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | $ 24 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Sohu's Purchase of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares in 2012) (Details) (Alibaba Investment Limited [Member], Sogou [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 29, 2012
|
|---|---|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Excess of purchase price over Alibaba's net investment balance | $ 14.2 |
|
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Purchase of Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba, shares | 24 |
| Purchase of Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba, fixed cash consideration | $ 25.8 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Excess of purchase price over net investment balance of subsidiary's original preferred shareholder No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Purchase of preferred shares from subsidiary's original preferred shareholder, fixed cash consideration No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Purchase of preferred shares from subsidiary's original preferred shareholders, shares No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Sohu's Shareholding in Sogou) (Details) (Sogou [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Ordinary Shares and SeriesA Preferred Shares [Member]
|
|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 220,682,650 |
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Impact on Sohu's basic net income per share | $ 0 |
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member] | Ordinary Shares and SeriesA Preferred Shares [Member]
|
|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Percentage of shares held by Sohu | 73.00% |
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member] | Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 137,042,000 |
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
|
|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 24,000,000 |
|
China Web Search (HK) Limited [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
|
|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 14,400,000 |
|
Photon Group Limited [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
|
|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 38,400,000 |
|
Certain Employees of Sogou and Sohu [Member] | Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 6,840,650 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The impact of subsidiary's share options on the parent company's basic net income per share. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of shares issued and outstanding as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
|
|
Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Sogou Series A Terms) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Series A Preferred Stock [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Sogou [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Dividend rate per annum per Series A Preferred Share | $ 0.0375 |
| Times over original sales price Series A preferred shareholders entitled to receive in event of liquidation | 1.3 |
| Series A preferred share conversion price | $ 0.625 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The price to convert each share Series A Preferred Shares to ordinary shares. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Times over original sales price Series A preferred shareholders entitled to receive in event of liquidation No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount per share used to calculated dividend payments on preferred stock. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Business Restructuring (Changyou Transactions, Initial Public Offering of Changyou) (Details) (Changyou [Member])
|
12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Apr. 07, 2009
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Apr. 07, 2009
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
IPO [Member]
|
|
| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering of Changyou [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of Changyou's shares issued by Changyou | 7,500,000 | ||||
| Number of Changyou's shares sold by Sohu | 9,750,000 | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in Changyou | 32.00% | 30.00% | 29.00% | ||
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Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statement of operations No definition available.
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The number of subsidiary's shares issued or sold by parent company per stock transaction. No definition available.
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The number of shares issued or sold by the subsidiary or equity method investee per stock transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Restructuring (Changyou Transactions, Sohu's Shareholding in Changyou, Shareholding and Control) (Details)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | ||||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 38,089,000 | 38,082,000 | 38,025,000 | 37,749,000 |
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | ||||
| Percentage of Sohu's voting power in Changyou | 81.00% | |||
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member] | Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | ||||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 105,784,168 | |||
| Percentage of shares held by Sohu | 68.00% | |||
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Sohu.com Limited [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | ||||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 1,500,000 | |||
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Sohu Game [Member] | Class B Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | ||||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 70,250,000 |
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The parent company's voting power in its independently-listed majority-owned subsidiary. No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. No definition available.
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Business Restructuring (Changyou Transactions, Sohu's Shareholding in Changyou, Economic Interest and Dilutive Impact) (Details) (Changyou [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |||
| Sohu's economic interest in Changyou | 68.00% | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in Changyou | 32.00% | 30.00% | 29.00% |
| Impact on Sohu's basic net income per share | $ 0 | ||
|
Class A and Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares and Restricted Shares Units [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |||
| Number of restricted ordinary shares and units, outstanding | 1,272,254 | ||
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Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statement of operations No definition available.
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The percentage of the weighted average number of common shares held by parent company over the overall weighted average number of common shares outstanding. No definition available.
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The impact of subsidiary's share options on the parent company's basic net income per share. No definition available.
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Number of shares issued and outstanding as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Mezzanine Equity (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
|
Jun. 21, 2012
7Road [Member]
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May 11, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
7Road [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
| Percentage of acquired equity interest | 68.258% | |||||
| Put option expiration year | 2014 | |||||
| Percentage of outstanding shares surrendered by chief executive officer | 5.10% | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest percentage | 28.074% | |||||
| Percentage of interest in 7Road | 71.926% | 71.926% | ||||
| Variance of mezzanine equity of Changyou caused by 7Road's Chief Executive Officer's surrender of shares | $ 6,836,000 | |||||
| Estimated redemption value of the mezzanine equity | 89,800,000 | |||||
| Accretion charge | $ 11,196,000 | $ 2,558,000 | $ 0 | |||
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Changes in mezzanine equity of subsidiary No definition available.
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Percentage of acquired equity interest No definition available.
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Percentage of outstanding shares surrendered by chief executive officer No definition available.
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- Definition
Put option expiration year No definition available.
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- Definition
Redeemable noncontrolling intereest, redemption value No definition available.
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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. No definition available.
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- Definition
The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Business Combinations (Acquisition of Focus Yiju) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
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Aug. 08, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
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Aug. 01, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Focus Yiju [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
|
Aug. 01, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Focus Yiju [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
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Aug. 01, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
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Aug. 01, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Maximum [Member]
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|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Percentage of acquired equity interest | 100.00% | |||||||||||
| Fixed cash consideration | $ 3,110,000 | $ 3,110,000 | ||||||||||
| Variable cash consideration | 2,300,000 | |||||||||||
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 2,200,000 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Identifiable finite-lived intangible assets acquired | 2,900,000 | 500,000 | ||||||||||
| Estimated average weighted useful life | 7 years 5 months | 2 years 11 months | ||||||||||
| Reversed contingent liability | 2,200,000 | |||||||||||
| Intangible assets impairment loss | 3,400,000 | |||||||||||
| Goodwill impairment loss | $ 0 | $ 23,313,000 | $ 0 | $ 2,200,000 | ||||||||
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The reversed amount of contingent liability related to the contingent consideration recognized at the acquisition day. No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage of acquired equity interest No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Acquisition of Focus Yiju) (Allocation of Consideration of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Based on Fair Values) (Details) (Focus Yiju [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Aug. 08, 2011
|
|---|---|
|
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Cash consideration | $ 3,110 |
| Contingent consideration | 2,167 |
| Total consideration | 5,277 |
| Cash | 1,739 |
| Other tangible assets | 313 |
| Identifiable intangible assets acquired | 3,386 |
| Goodwill | 2,145 |
| Liabilities assumed | (2,306) |
| Total | $ 5,277 |
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The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to the tangible assets other than receivables. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair Value of the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, including the fair value of any contingent consideration. If liabilities transferred as consideration remain within the combined entity after the business combination (for example, because the assets or liabilities were transferred to the acquiree rather than to its former owners), and the acquirer therefore retains control of them; in that situation, the acquirer measures those liabilities at their carrying amounts immediately before the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of cash and cash equivalents acquired in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Acquisition of 7Road) (Narrative) (Details) (Shenzhen 7Road [Member], USD $)
|
0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 01, 2011
|
May 11, 2011
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Completed Game [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member]
|
May 11, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
|
May 11, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Relationships with Operators [Member]
|
May 11, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Maximum [Member]
|
May 11, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Percentage of acquired equity interest | 68.258% | ||||||||||
| Fixed cash consideration | $ 68,258,000 | $ 68,260,000 | |||||||||
| Variable cash consideration | 32,760,000 | 0 | |||||||||
| Charges for impairment of acquired intangible assets | 600,000 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Measurement Period Adjustment | 0 | ||||||||||
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 28,050,000 | ||||||||||
| Indemnification assets involved | 0 | ||||||||||
| Fair value change in contingent consideration | 2,200,000 | ||||||||||
| Identifiable finite-lived intangible assets acquired | 179,000 | 807,000 | |||||||||
| Estimated average weighted useful life | 5 years | 5 years | |||||||||
| Goodwill | $ 103,366,000 | $ 103,400,000 | |||||||||
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Business combination, contingent consideration arrangements, change in fair value of contingent consideration No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Impairment of intangible assets No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Measurement period adjustment No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Percentage of acquired equity interest No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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|
- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The amount of indemnification assets (amounts to be reimbursed if and when certain assumed liabilities are paid) recognized at the acquisition date of a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Business Combinations (Acquisition of 7Road) (Allocation of Consideration of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Based on Fair Values) (Details) (Shenzhen 7Road [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 01, 2011
|
|---|---|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Cash consideration | $ 68,258 |
| Contingent consideration | 28,051 |
| Total consideration | 96,309 |
| Receivables | 7,440 |
| Other tangible assets | 22,213 |
| Goodwill | 103,366 |
| Liabilities assumed | (8,983) |
| Fair value of noncontrolling interest and put option | (53,111) |
| Total | 96,309 |
|
Completed Game [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Identifiable intangible assets acquired | 20,837 |
|
Games under Development [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Identifiable intangible assets acquired | 3,561 |
|
Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Identifiable intangible assets acquired | $ 986 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
This element represents the fair value of the noncontrolling interest and a put option in the acquiree at the acquisition date. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to the tangible assets other than receivables. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The net amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the aggregate assets, including goodwill, in excess of or less than the aggregate liabilities assumed, less the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and put option. This amount represents the recognized net assets acquired which are attributable to the parent which may also be viewed as the incremental amount of equity attributable to the parent resulting from the business combination. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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- Definition
Fair Value of the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, including the fair value of any contingent consideration. If liabilities transferred as consideration remain within the combined entity after the business combination (for example, because the assets or liabilities were transferred to the acquiree rather than to its former owners), and the acquirer therefore retains control of them; in that situation, the acquirer measures those liabilities at their carrying amounts immediately before the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Business Combinations (Acquisition of Shanghai Jingmao and Its Affiliate) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
|
Feb. 01, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
May 31, 2010
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Cinema Advertising Slot Rights [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Cinema Advertising Slot Rights [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Partnership Relationship [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Partnership Relationship [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
Changyou [Member]
Trade Name [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of acquired equity interest | 50.00% | 50.00% | |||||||||||||||||
| Consideration for the remaining 50% equity interests | $ 3,036,000 | $ 3,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | 1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of voting interests acquired | 100.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Remeasured loss | 613,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Measurement Period Adjustment | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Identifiable finite-lived intangible assets acquired | 8,330,000 | 1,035,000 | 126,000 | 108,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Identifiable indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired | 502,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated average weighted useful life | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets impairment loss | 1,200,000 | 200,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill impairment loss | $ 0 | $ 23,313,000 | $ 0 | $ 5,200,000 | |||||||||||||||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Measurement period adjustment No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Percentage of acquired equity interest No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate cost of a major indefinite-lived intangible asset class acquired, during the period, either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired in the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
This element represents the acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred which consists of the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, and the equity interests issued by the acquirer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of 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. No definition available.
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- Definition
Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Acquisition of Shanghai Jingmao and Its Affiliate) (Allocation of Consideration of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Based on Fair Values) (Details) (Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Feb. 01, 2011
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|---|---|
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Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Fair value of previously held 50% equity interests | $ 2,704 |
| Consideration for the remaining 50% equity interests | 3,036 |
| Total consideration | 5,740 |
| Tangible assets | 9,514 |
| Identifiable intangible assets acquired | 10,101 |
| Goodwill | 5,147 |
| Liabilities assumed | (19,022) |
| Total | $ 5,740 |
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The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. No definition available.
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- Definition
The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to net tangible assets. No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred which consists of the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, and the equity interests issued by the acquirer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the sum of the: (1) acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred which consists of the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, and the equity interests issued by the acquirer and (2) the acquisition-date fair value of any equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer prior to the business combination (for example, a step acquisition). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the acquisition-date fair value of the equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer immediately before the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Acquisition of ICE HK and Its Affiliate) (Narrative) (Details) (ICE HK and its affiliate [Member], USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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May 31, 2010
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May 31, 2010
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Game Operating Platform [Member]
|
May 31, 2010
Changyou [Member]
Game Operating Platform [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Registered Game Players [Member]
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May 31, 2010
Changyou [Member]
Registered Game Players [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Percentage of acquired equity interest | 100.00% | |||||||||
| Fixed cash consideration | $ 7,000,000 | |||||||||
| Percentage of voting interests acquired | 100.00% | |||||||||
| Intangible assets impairment loss | 1,100,000 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Measurement Period Adjustment | 0 | |||||||||
| Identifiable finite-lived intangible assets acquired | 221,000 | 31,000 | ||||||||
| Estimated average weighted useful life | 2 years | 2 years | ||||||||
| Goodwill | $ 10,258,000 | $ 10,300,000 | ||||||||
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Measurement period adjustment No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage of acquired equity interest No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired in the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Acquisition of ICE HK and Its Affiliate) (Allocation of Consideration of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Based on Fair Values) (Details) (ICE HK and its affiliate [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
May 31, 2010
|
|---|---|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Tangible assets | $ 4,091 |
| Goodwill | 10,258 |
| Liabilities assumed | (8,370) |
| Total | 7,000 |
|
Games under Development [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Identifiable intangible assets acquired | 769 |
|
Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Identifiable intangible assets acquired | $ 252 |
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The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. No definition available.
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- Definition
The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to net tangible assets. No definition available.
|
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Noncontrolling Interest (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 230,994 | $ 210,646 | |
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 78,837 | 63,044 | 49,555 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 203,995 | 163,704 | |
| Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated balance sheets | 32.00% | 30.00% | |
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 89,625 | 65,759 | 49,917 |
| Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statements of operations | 32.00% | 30.00% | 29.00% |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 24,645 | 44,710 | |
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ (10,905) | $ (2,880) | $ (287) |
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Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated balance sheets No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statement of operations No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of net income or loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling shareholders, unit holders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements other than those noncontrolling interests already defined within the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 230,994 | $ 210,646 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 203,995 | 163,704 |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 24,645 | 44,710 |
|
Others [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 2,354 | $ 2,232 |
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ 78,837 | $ 63,044 | $ 49,555 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 89,625 | 65,759 | 49,917 |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
|||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | (10,905) | (2,880) | (287) |
|
Others [Member]
|
|||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ 117 | $ 165 | $ (75) |
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- Definition
Amount of net income or loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling shareholders, unit holders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements other than those noncontrolling interests already defined within the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Net Income per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Numerator: | |||
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc., basic | $ 87,159 | $ 162,741 | $ 148,629 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc., diluted | 78,077 | 152,528 | 139,335 |
| Denominator: | |||
| Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | 38,038 | 38,216 | 37,870 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||
| Share options and restricted share units | 354 | 545 | 575 |
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | 38,392 | 38,761 | 38,445 |
| Basic net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 2.29 | $ 4.26 | $ 3.92 |
| Diluted net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 2.03 | $ 3.93 | $ 3.62 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||
| Incremental dilution | (2,453) | (6,777) | (9,294) |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
|||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||
| Incremental dilution | $ (6,629) | $ (3,436) | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Includes adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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|
- Definition
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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|
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
Net Income or Loss Available to Common Stockholders plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
The sum of dilutive potential common shares or units used in the calculation of the diluted per-share or per-unit computation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
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|
|
China Contribution Plan (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| China Contribution Plan [Abstract] | |||
| Annual Contributions | $ 68.3 | $ 48.9 | $ 35.4 |
| X | ||||||||||
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
China contribution plan, annual contributions No definition available.
|
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Profit Appropriation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Profit Appropriation [Line Items] | |||
| Amount of profits appropriated to the general reserve fund and the statutory surplus fund | $ 0.4 | $ 23.6 | $ 7.1 |
|
China Foreign Investment Enterprises Law [Member]
|
|||
| Profit Appropriation [Line Items] | |||
| Portion of after-tax profit to be allocated to general reserve under PRC Law | 10.00% | ||
| Required general reserve /registered capital ratio to de-force compulsory net profit allocation to general reserve | 50.00% | ||
|
China Company Law [Member]
|
|||
| Profit Appropriation [Line Items] | |||
| Portion of after-tax profit to be allocated to general reserve under PRC Law | 10.00% | ||
| Required general reserve /registered capital ratio to de-force compulsory net profit allocation to general reserve | 50.00% | ||
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of profits, appropriated to general reserve fund and statutory surplus fund No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The percentage of the after-tax-profit to be set aside as general reserve fund. No definition available.
|
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The percentage of paid in capital that the general reserve would not surpass. No definition available.
|
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Concentration Risks (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
|
Customer Risk [Member] | Total Revenue [Member]
|
|||
| Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues from clients that individually represent greater than 10% of total revenues | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
|
Product Risk [Member] | Total Revenue [Member]
|
|||
| Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
| Percentage of concentration risk | 40.00% | ||
| Additional characteristic of concentration risk | a single massively multi-player online role-playing game called TLBB | ||
|
Product Risk [Member] | Online Game Revenue [Member]
|
|||
| Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
| Percentage of concentration risk | 73.00% | ||
| Additional characteristic of concentration risk | a single massively multi-player online role-playing game called TLBB | ||
|
Credit risk [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
|
|||
| Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
| Percentage of concentration risk | 74.00% | 90.00% | |
| Additional characteristic of concentration risk | held in 14 financial institutions in China | held in 16 financial institutions in China | |
| Maximum percentage of Sohu's cash and bank deposits in any single financial institution | 28.00% | 21.00% | |
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Maximum percentage of Sohu's cash and bank deposits in any single financial institution. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to revenues from individual client accounting for more than 10% of total revenue. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk as a percentage of some financial balance or benchmark, this item identifies a second characteristic of the concentration. For example, "Europe" is the second characteristic in the phrase: "net assets in Europe are 70% of total net assets". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Subsequent Events (Details) (Sogou [Member])
|
0 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Oct. 20, 2010
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member]
Amendment of Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
| Maximum number of ordinary shares, available for issuance | 24,000,000 | 24,000,000 | 32,700,000 | |
| Sogou's newly-issued shares | 7,200,000 | |||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 23,334,500 | 30,534,500 | ||
| Number of options granted | 11,300,900 | 18,500,900 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
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The accumulated number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Number of share instruments newly issued under a share-based compensation plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 833,535 | $ 732,607 | $ 678,389 | $ 563,782 |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 49,256 | 53,894 | ||
| Total current assets | 1,231,778 | 970,481 | ||
| Total assets | 2,076,132 | 1,633,294 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 117,029 | 95,409 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 552,070 | 330,865 | ||
| Common stock: $0.001 par value per share (75,400 share authorized; 38,089 and 38,082 shares issued and outstanding, respectively) | 44 | 44 | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | 364,092 | 366,210 | ||
| Treasury stock (5,889 and 5,639 shares, respectively) | (143,858) | (131,292) | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 79,542 | 76,219 | ||
| Retained earnings | 784,403 | 697,244 | ||
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,084,223 | 1,008,425 | ||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 2,076,132 | 1,633,294 | ||
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
||||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 22,858 | 13,589 | 5,229 | 2,635 |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 500 | 373 | ||
| Due from subsidiaries and variable interest entities | 3,806 | 3,806 | ||
| Total current assets | 27,164 | 17,768 | ||
| Interests in subsidiaries and variable interest entities | 1,060,872 | 994,729 | ||
| Total assets | 1,088,036 | 1,012,497 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 3,813 | 4,072 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 3,813 | 4,072 | ||
| Common stock: $0.001 par value per share (75,400 share authorized; 38,089 and 38,082 shares issued and outstanding, respectively) | 44 | 44 | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | 364,092 | 366,210 | ||
| Treasury stock (5,889 and 5,639 shares, respectively) | (143,858) | (131,292) | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 79,542 | 76,219 | ||
| Retained earnings | 784,403 | 697,244 | ||
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,084,223 | 1,008,425 | ||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 1,088,036 | $ 1,012,497 |
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of receivables to be collected from subsidiaries and variable interest entities. No definition available.
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Total investments in subsidiaries and variable interest entities by means of direct or indirect ownership. No definition available.
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Condensed Balance Sheets) (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Common stock, par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized | 75,400,000 | 75,400,000 | ||
| Common stock, shares issued | 38,089,000 | 38,082,000 | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 38,089,000 | 38,082,000 | 38,025,000 | 37,749,000 |
| Treasury stock, shares | 5,889,000 | 5,639,000 | ||
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| Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ||||
| Common stock, par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized | 75,400,000 | 75,400,000 | ||
| Common stock, shares issued | 38,089,000 | 38,082,000 | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 38,089,000 | 38,082,000 | ||
| Treasury stock, shares | 5,889,000 | 5,639,000 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | $ 1,067,201 | $ 852,087 | $ 612,777 |
| Cost of revenues | 369,658 | 240,347 | 164,498 |
| Gross profit | 697,543 | 611,740 | 448,279 |
| Operating expenses: | |||
| General and administrative | 75,243 | 59,126 | 40,895 |
| Operating loss | 223,299 | 254,299 | 230,531 |
| Other expense | 5,422 | 9,799 | (790) |
| Interest income | 25,277 | 15,800 | 5,889 |
| Income before income tax expense | 253,363 | 274,895 | 234,215 |
| Income tax expense | 76,171 | 46,552 | 36,031 |
| Net income | 87,159 | 162,741 | 148,629 |
| Comprehensive income | 90,482 | 200,732 | 165,355 |
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| Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cost of revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gross profit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating expenses: | |||
| General and administrative | 5,316 | 5,474 | 5,293 |
| Operating loss | (5,316) | (5,474) | (5,293) |
| Equity in profit of subsidiaries and variable interest entities | 98,478 | 170,880 | 155,595 |
| Other expense | 158 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest income | 18 | 82 | 10 |
| Income before income tax expense | 93,338 | 165,488 | 150,312 |
| Income tax expense | 6,179 | 2,747 | 1,683 |
| Net income | 87,159 | 162,741 | 148,629 |
| Other comprehensive income | 3,323 | 37,991 | 16,726 |
| Comprehensive income | $ 90,482 | $ 200,732 | $ 165,355 |
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Interest income is the amount of net interest income or expense derived from banking operations. No definition available.
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Income derived from investments in equity securities representing a distribution of earnings to shareholders by subsidiaries and variable interest entities. No definition available.
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. 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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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. 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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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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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to both parent entity and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Condensed Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
| Net income | $ 177,192 | $ 228,343 | $ 198,184 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | |||
| Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements | (5,591) | (3,011) | (1,170) |
| Share-based compensation expense | 13,966 | 18,652 | 27,491 |
| Others | (1,183) | (1,647) | 2,536 |
| Changes in current assets and liabilities: | |||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 2,807 | (6,253) | (11,216) |
| Taxes payable | 5,804 | (3,095) | 8,800 |
| Accrued liabilities | 35,029 | 23,857 | 25,378 |
| Net cash used in operating activities | 402,587 | 370,453 | 284,424 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | (432,595) | (305,781) | (229,814) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
| Repurchase of common stock | (12,566) | (16,601) | 0 |
| Issuance of common stock | 790 | 1,559 | 2,128 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements | 5,591 | 3,011 | 1,170 |
| Net cash (used in) /provided by financing activities | 128,717 | (36,759) | 49,017 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 100,928 | 54,218 | 114,607 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 732,607 | 678,389 | 563,782 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 833,535 | 732,607 | 678,389 |
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| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
| Net income | 87,159 | 162,741 | 148,629 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | |||
| Investment income from subsidiaries and variable interest entities | (98,478) | (170,880) | (155,595) |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements | (5,591) | (3,011) | (1,169) |
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,325 | 1,599 | 2,184 |
| Others | 118 | 0 | 0 |
| Changes in current assets and liabilities: | |||
| Due to subsidiaries and variable interest entities | 0 | 0 | 146 |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 111 | (95) | 5 |
| Taxes payable | 5,354 | 2,782 | 1,303 |
| Accrued liabilities | (259) | 610 | (248) |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (10,261) | (6,254) | (4,745) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
| Net cash repatriated from subsidiaries | 7,706 | 22,418 | 4,042 |
| Dividend received | 18,009 | 4,227 | 0 |
| Net cash provided by investing activities | 25,715 | 26,645 | 4,042 |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
| Repurchase of common stock | (12,566) | (16,601) | 0 |
| Issuance of common stock | 790 | 1,559 | 2,128 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements | 5,591 | 3,011 | 1,169 |
| Net cash (used in) /provided by financing activities | (6,185) | (12,031) | 3,297 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 9,269 | 8,360 | 2,594 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 13,589 | 5,229 | 2,635 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ 22,858 | $ 13,589 | $ 5,229 |
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in expenses incurred but not yet paid. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations to be paid to subsidiaries and variable interest entities. No definition available.
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Income derived from investments in equity securities representing a distribution of earnings to shareholders by subsidiaries and variable interest entities. No definition available.
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Net cash repatriated from subsidiaries No definition available.
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) that arises when compensation cost from non-qualified share-based compensation recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds (is less than) compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. Excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) increases (decreases) net cash provided by financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) that arises when compensation cost from non-qualified equity-based compensation recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds (is less than) compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. Excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) reduces (increases) net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all taxes owed but not paid, including income, property and other taxes. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets, or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Dividends received on equity and other investments during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. 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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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://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Notes to Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Sohu.com Inc. (Details)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT [Abstract] | |
| Material contingencies | No |
| Significant provisions of long-term obligations | No |
| Mandatory dividend or redemption requirements of redeemable stocks | No |
| Guarantees of the Company | No |
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Description of guarantees issued by the registrant unless separately disclosed in the consolidated statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of registrant's mandatory dividend or redemption provisions of redeemable stocks if not separately disclosed in the consolidated statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of material contingencies of the registrant unless separately disclosed in the consolidated statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of significant provisions of long-term obligations of the registrant if not separately disclosed in the consolidated statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Notes to Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Sohu.com Inc. (Cash Dividends) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 21, 2012
Changyou [Member]
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Aug. 06, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Aug. 06, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Aug. 06, 2012
Changyou [Member]
ADS [Member]
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| Cash Dividend Distribution [Line Items] | ||||||
| Cash dividends per ordinary share, declared | $ 1.9 | $ 1.9 | $ 3.8 | |||
| Cash dividends paid to shareholders | $ 201,000,000 | |||||
| Cash dividends paid to and received by Sohu | 136,000,000 | |||||
| Cash dividends paid to Sohu | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||
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Cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to majority shareholder, generally out of earnings. No definition available.
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This element represents disclosure of the total aggregate cash dividends paid to the entity by consolidated subsidiaries, by unconsolidated subsidiaries, and by 50% or less owned persons accounted for using the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders, generally out of earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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