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| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2013 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOHU COM INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001104188 |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 38,278,691 |
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The Company and Basis of Presentation
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| The Company and Basis of Presentation |
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” or “the Group”), mainly offers online advertising services, online game services and mobile 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 Sohu’s 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, Web games, which are played over the Internet using a Web browser, and mobile games. Changyou currently operates several MMOGs in China, including the in-house developed Tian Long Ba Bu (“TLBB”), and developed, and primarily jointly operates with third-party joint operators, DDTank and Wartune (also known as “Shen Qu”), which are two popular Web games in China. Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sohu and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs. All intercompany transactions are eliminated. VIE Consolidation The Sohu Group adopted the guidance of accounting for VIEs, which requires VIEs to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity. For consolidated VIEs, management made evaluations of the relationships between the Sohu Group 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 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 Sohu Group has one VIE that is not consolidated since the Group is not the primary beneficiary. Noncontrolling Interest Recognition 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 shareholders. Basis of Presentation These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Results for the six months ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year or for any future period. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Reclassification of revenues and costs related to Changyou Internet value-added services (“IVAS”) Commencing January 1, 2013, in order to provide a better foundation for understanding Changyou’s performance, both revenues and costs generated from the operation of third-party Web games by the 17173 business were reclassified from the online game business to IVAS in the others business. To conform to current period presentations, the relevant amounts for prior periods have been reclassified accordingly. Such reclassifications amounted to $1.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively, for revenues and $0.4 million and $1.0 million for costs, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. |
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The Sohu Group’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 Group’s CODM is Sohu.com Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer. There are five segments in the Group, consisting of brand advertising, Sogou (which mainly consists of the search and others business), Changyou (which mainly consists of the online game business), mobile and others. 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 following tables present summary information by segment (in thousands):
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Sohu, Changyou, Sogou, Fox Video Limited (“Sohu Video”), and 7Road.com Limited (“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. Sohu, Changyou, and Sogou share-based awards For Sohu, Changyou and Sogou, 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. 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 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. As of June 30, 2013, 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. For purposes of ASC 718, no grant date may be 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 enterprise value of Sohu Video and hence the fair value of the options is determinable and can be accounted for. Management concluded that as of June 30, 2013 certain significant factors necessary to determine the fair value of Sohu’s video division remained uncertain. 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 three months ended June 30, 2013. 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. On May 1, 2013, Changyou entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of 7Road held by the noncontrolling shareholders, representing 28.074% of the outstanding share capital of 7Road. The acquisition closed on June 5, 2013. On June 28, 2013, 7Road’s Board of Directors approved the cancellation of the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan. 7Road concurrently offered to a total of 42 7Road employees holding an aggregate of 2,223,750 restricted share units which had been granted under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan the right to exchange their restricted share units for, at each employee’s election, in each case subject to the employee’s continued employment by 7Road, either (i) the right to a cash payment of up to an aggregate of $2.90 per restricted share unit exchanged, vesting and payable at the rate of 40%, 30% and 30%, respectively, on the first, second and third anniversaries of July 18, 2012, which is the date when the surrendered restricted share units were granted under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, or (ii) the right to receive an annual cash bonus, over a seven-year period commencing July 1, 2013, based on adjusted annual cumulative net income of 7Road. All restricted share units held by these 42 holders under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan as of June 28, 2013 were included in this exchange program. As the original awards of restricted share units made under the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan included as a vesting condition the completion of an initial public offering (an “IPO”), which is not considered probable under it occurs, no share-based compensation expense was recognized for the fair value of the original awards. As of the date of the modification resulting from the exchange program, incremental compensation expense, which is not classified as share-based compensation expense, will be the fair values of the two new compensation schemes included in the exchange program. Under Scheme I, the modification resulted in total incremental compensation expense of $5.7 million, which will be recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income ratably over the remaining vesting period of the awards for each tranche. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, compensation expense of $2.5 million was recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. For scheme II, the incremental compensation expense will vary depending on 7Road’s future financial performance.
Share-based compensation expense recognition Share-based compensation expense was recognized in costs and /or expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as follows (in thousands):
Note (1): In the second quarter of 2012, shared-based compensation expense was trued up for forfeited restricted share units which would have become fully vested during the quarter. There was no capitalized share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Share-based compensation expense was recognized for share awards of Sohu, Changyou and Sogou as follows (in thousands):
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Sohu Group’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, restricted time deposits, short-term investments, investments in debt securities, accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets, prepaid non-current assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, short-term bank loans, other short-term liabilities, long-term accounts payable and long-term bank loans. U.S. GAAP establishes a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring the 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 June 30, 2013 (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, 2012 (in thousands):
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) from December 31, 2012 to June 30, 2013 (in thousands):
Cash equivalents The Sohu Group’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 Group classifies the valuation techniques that use the pervasive interest rates input as Level 2 of fair value measurements. Generally there are no quoted prices in active markets for identical time deposits at the reporting date. In order to determine the fair value, the Group 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 Restricted time deposits are valued based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. The Sohu Group classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. Changyou loans from offshore banks, secured by time deposits In 2012 and 2013, Changyou drew down loans from offshore branches of certain banks for the purposes of expediting the payment of a special one-time cash dividend to its shareholders, providing working capital to support its overseas operations, and funding the acquisition of outstanding noncontrolling interests in 7Road. These bank loans were secured by an equivalent or greater amount of RMB deposits by Changyou in the onshore branches of such banks. The 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.
As of June 30, 2013, the total amount of the bank loans was $323 million, of which $221 million carried a floating rate of interest based on the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and $102 million carried a fixed rate of interest. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, interest income from the restricted time deposits securing the loans was $3.1 million and $5.9 million, respectively, and interest expense on the bank loans was $2.2 million and $4.1 million, respectively. Of the total amount, $113 million is repayable in the second half of 2013 and $210 million is repayable in 2014, respectively. Collateral related to Sogou incentive shares trust arrangements In February 2013, Sohu deposited $9 million in cash into restricted time deposit accounts at a bank as collateral for credit facilities provided by the bank to certain Sogou employees. The facilities are intended to fund the employees’ early exercise of Sogou share options and related PRC individual income tax. Sohu is not subject to any additional potential payments other than the restricted time deposit amounts, and believes that the fair value of its guarantee liability is immaterial. 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 Sohu Group 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 Group refers to the quoted rate of return provided by banks at the end of each period using the discounted cash flow method. The Group classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. As of June 30, 2013, the Sohu Group’s investments in financial instruments were mainly held by 7Road and totaled approximately $97.1 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 three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Group recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income change in the fair value of short-term investments in the amount of $0.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Group recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income change in the fair value of short-term investments in the amount of $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Investments in Debt Securities In September 2010, Sohu 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 Sohu’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, September 2012 and March 2013, Sohu extended the maturity of the security for sequential six-month periods, to March 2012, September 2012, March 2013 and September 2013, respectively, with an interest rate of 6.8% per annum. Under the terms of the security, if Sohu 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 three and six months ended June 30, 2013, interest income generated from this debt security amounted to $1.39 million and $2.74 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, interest income generated from this debt security amounted to $1.37 million and $2.73 million, respectively. The Sohu Group 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 three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, there was no change in fair value. To estimate fair value, the Group used the income approach, which considers the estimated future return from the investment and the probabilities of getting these returns. The Group classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 3 of fair value measurements. Other financial instruments The followings are other financial instruments not measured at fair value in the consolidated 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, accrued liabilities, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, short-term bank loans and other short-term liabilities are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value due to their short term nature. For short-term bank loans, the rates of interest under the agreements with the lending banks were determined based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. The Sohu Group classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. For other short-term receivables and payables, the Group estimated fair values using the discounted cash flow method, which is unobservable in the market. The Group classifies the valuation technique as Level 3 of fair value measurements. Prepaid non-current assets and long-term payables Prepaid non-current assets are financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value because the impact of applying a discount rate to the carrying values would be immaterial. Long-term accounts payable and long-term bank loans are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value due to the change in fair value, after considering the discount rate, being immaterial. For long-term bank loans, the rates of interest under Changyou’s agreements with lending banks were determined based on the prevailing interest rates in the market. The Sohu Group classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. For prepaid non-current assets and long-term accounts payable, the Group estimated fair values using the discounted cash flow method, which is unobservable in the market. The Sohu Group classifies the valuation technique as Level 3 of fair value measurements. |
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Sohu.com Inc. 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 Sohu Group 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 Sohu Group’s operations, and generate most of the Sohu Group’s income. The Sohu Group did not have any penalties or significant interest associated with tax positions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, nor did the Group have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. 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, namely 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 qualified upon re-application in 2011. Therefore, for these enterprises the income tax rate is 15% for 2013. These enterprises will need to re-apply for NHTE status in 2014. 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 and qualified upon re-application in 2012. Therefore, for these enterprises the income tax rate is 15% for 2013 and 2014. These enterprises will need to re-apply for NHTE status in 2015. 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 June 30, 2013, Shenzhen 7Road Technology Co., Ltd (“Shenzhen 7Road”), Beijing Changyou Gamespace Software Technology Co., Ltd. (“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%. As of June 30, 2013, Changyou accrued deferred tax liabilities in the amount of $15.4 million for PRC withholding tax.
Transition from PRC Business Tax to PRC Value Added Tax Effective September 1, 2012, a Pilot Program for transition from the imposition of PRC business tax (“Business Tax”) to the imposition of value added tax (“VAT”) for revenues from certain industries was expanded from Shanghai to eight other cities and provinces in China, including Beijing and Tianjin. On May 24, 2013, it was announced that commencing August 1, 2013 the Pilot Program will be expanded to all regions in PRC. The Sohu Group’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 Sohu Group’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 balance of VAT input. Before the implementation of the Pilot Program, the Sohu Group 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 Group’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 Sohu Group 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 Group’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 Group believes the VAT payable by 7Road is more akin to a sales tax than typical VAT. As a result, the Group 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 Group adopted the gross presentation method before and after the implementation of the Pilot Program. U.S. Corporate Income Tax Sohu.com Inc. is a Delaware corporation that is subject to U.S. corporate income tax on its taxable income at a rate of 34% or 35%. Subject to certain limitations, the net operating losses (“NOLs”) of a corporation taxable in the U.S. that are carried forward from prior years may be used to offset the corporation’s taxable income. At the end of the 2012 taxable year, Sohu.com Inc. had no further NOLs available for offsetting any U.S. taxable income. Accordingly, to the extent that it has U.S. taxable income in 2013, the Sohu Group will accrue U.S. corporate income tax in its consolidated statements of comprehensive income and make estimated tax payments as and when required by U.S. law. |
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Unconditional Obligations As of June 30, 2013, the Sohu Group had commitments for bandwidth purchases in the amount of $45 million, commitments for video content purchases in the amount of $36 million, commitments for operating leases in the amount of $26 million and commitments for other content and service purchases in the amount of $20 million. In addition, for Changyou’s office building purchased in 2010, $144 million of the $163 million purchase price had been paid as of June 30, 2013 and the remaining $19 million is expected to be settled by the end of 2013. 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 Group’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. In the first quarter of 2013, the Sohu Group settled lawsuits with four major record companies (Sony BMG, Warner, Universal and Gold Label) without any payment of damages. In these lawsuits, which were initiated against the Sohu Group in March 2008, these record companies had alleged that the Sohu Group provided music search links and download services that violated copyrights they owned.
PRC Law 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, mobile 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 the Sohu Group’s VIE structure are discussed in Note 9 - VIEs. Regulatory risks also encompass interpretation by PRC 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 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 its 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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Background PRC laws and regulations prohibit or restrict foreign ownership of companies that operate Internet information and content, Internet access, online games, mobile, value added telecommunications and certain other businesses in which the Sohu Group is engaged or could be deemed to be engaged. Consequently, the Sohu Group conducts certain of its operations and businesses in the PRC through its VIEs. The Sohu Group consolidates in its consolidated financial statements all of the VIEs of which the Group is the primary beneficiary. The Sohu Group has one VIE that is not consolidated in the Group’s consolidated financial statements because the Group is not the primary beneficiary VIEs Consolidated within the Sohu Group The Sohu Group adopted the guidance of accounting for VIEs, which requires VIEs to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity. Management made evaluations of the relationships between the Sohu Group 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 contractual arrangements with its consolidated VIEs, 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 the VIEs which the Group consolidates. All of the consolidated VIEs are incorporated and operated in the PRC, and are directly or indirectly owned by Dr. Charles Zhang, Sohu’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, or other executive officers and employees of the Sohu Group identified below. Capital for the consolidated 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 consolidated VIEs are required to transfer their ownership in these entities to the Group, if permitted by PRC laws and regulations, or, if not so permitted, to designees of the Group at any time as requested by the Group to repay the loans outstanding. All voting rights of the consolidated VIEs are assigned to the Sohu Group, and the Group has the right to designate all directors and senior management personnel of the consolidated VIEs, and also has the obligation to absorb losses of the consolidated VIEs. Dr. Charles Zhang and those other executive officers and employees of the Sohu Group who are shareholders of the consolidated VIEs have pledged their shares in the consolidated VIEs as collateral for the loans. As of June 30, 2013, the aggregate amount of these loans was $18.6 million.
Under its contractual arrangements with the consolidated VIEs, the Sohu Group has the power to direct activities of the VIEs, and can have assets transferred freely out of the VIEs without any restrictions. Therefore, the Group 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 June 30, 2013, the registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of the consolidated VIEs totaled $31.7 million. As all of the consolidated VIEs are incorporated as limited liability companies under the PRC Company Law, creditors of the consolidated VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Sohu Group for any of the liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. Currently there is no contractual arrangement that could require the Sohu Group to provide additional financial support to the consolidated VIEs. As the Sohu Group is conducting certain business in the PRC mainly through the consolidated VIEs, the Group may provide such support on a discretionary basis in the future, which could expose the Group to a loss. The following is a summary of the consolidated VIEs within the Sohu Group: Basic Information Corporate High Century Beijing Century High Tech Investment Co., Ltd. (“High Century”) is a holding company which was incorporated in 2001. As of June 30, 2013, 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. Sohu Entertainment Beijing Sohu Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Entertainment”) was incorporated in 2002. As of June 30, 2013, the registered capital of Sohu Entertainment was $1.2 million and Xin Wang (Belinda Wang), Sohu’s Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, and Ye Deng, a Vice President of Sohu, held 80% and 20% interests, respectively, in this entity. Sohu Internet Sohu Internet was incorporated in 2003 and is engaged in the provision of mobile services. As of June 30, 2013, 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 Donglin Beijing Sohu Donglin Advertising Co., Ltd. (“Donglin”) was incorporated in 2010 and is engaged in advertising services. As of June 30, 2013, the registered capital of Donglin was $1.5 million and High Century and Sohu Internet each held a 50% interest in this entity. Pilot New Era Beijing Pilot New Era Advertising Co., Ltd. (“Pilot New Era”) was incorporated in 2010 and is engaged in advertising services. As of June 30, 2013, 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. Focus Yiju Beijing Focus Yiju Network Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Focus Yiju”) was acquired in 2011 and is engaged in advertising services. As of June 30, 2013, the registered capital of Focus Yiju was $1.6 million and High Century held a 100% interest in this entity. Zhi Hui You Beijing Zhi Hui You Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhi Hui You”) was incorporated in 2011 as “Beijing 17173 Network Technology Co., Ltd.” and was renamed on December 14, 2012. Zhi Hui You is engaged in technology development and advertising services. As of June 30, 2013, 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 Tianjin Jinhu Culture Development Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Jinhu”) was incorporated in 2011 and is engaged in advertising services. As of June 30, 2013, 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 Sogou Information was incorporated in 2005. As of June 30, 2013, 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 Gamease was incorporated in 2007. As of June 30, 2013, 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 Shanghai ICE was acquired by Changyou in 2010. As of June 30, 2013, 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 Guanyou Gamespace was incorporated in 2010. As of June 30, 2013, 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. Shenzhen 7Road 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% was 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. On May 1, 2013, Gamease entered into an agreement to acquire all of the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road held by the noncontrolling shareholders, representing 31.742% of the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road. After closing the acquisition of noncontrolling interests on June 5, 2013, Changyou held 100% of the outstanding share capital of 7Road and Gamease held 100% equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road. For the Mobile Business GoodFeel Beijing GoodFeel Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“GoodFeel”) was acquired in 2004 and is engaged in value added telecommunication services. As of June 30, 2013, 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. 21 East Beijing Beijing 21 East Culture Development Co., Ltd. (“21 East Beijing”) was acquired in 2006. As of June 30, 2013, the registered capital of 21 East Beijing was $1.6 million and High Century held a 100% interest in this entity. Yi He Jia Xun Beijing Yi He Jia Xun Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yi He Jia Xun”) was acquired in September 2011. As of June 30, 2013, 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, mobile 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 Sohu Group’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 Sohu Group are silent regarding renewals. However, because the VIEs are controlled by the Sohu Group through powers of attorney granted to the Sohu Group 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 Sohu Group’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 Group’s income, revoking the business or operating licenses of the affected businesses, requiring the Group to restructure its ownership structure or operations, or requiring the Group to discontinue all or any portion of its operations. Any of these actions could cause significant disruption to the Group’s business operations, and have a materially adverse impact on the Group’s cash flows, financial position and operating performance. The 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 Sohu Group, the Sohu Group’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 Sohu Group was unable to enforce these contractual arrangements, the Group 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 Sohu Group’s consolidated financial statements. If such were the case, the Group’s cash flows, financial position and operating performance would be materially adversely affected. The Sohu Group’s contractual arrangements with respect to its consolidated VIEs are approved and in place. The management believes that such contracts are enforceable, and considers the possibility remote that PRC regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the Sohu Group’s operations and contractual relationships would find the contracts to be unenforceable.
VIE Not Consolidated within the Sohu Group In December 2012, the Sohu Group acquired, for a price of $1.6 million, a 25% equity interest in a VIE to support the Group’s brand advertising business. Since the Sohu Group neither controls nor has significant influence over this VIE, the Group is not the primary beneficiary and, accordingly, the Group recognizes the investment under the equity method. In assessing its maximum exposure to a loss on the investment compared to the cost of its investment, the Sohu Group determined that it did not have further obligations exceeding the cost of the investment and that there were no terms of the investment arrangement that could require the Sohu Group to provide further financial support to the VIE. |
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Takeover Defense Sohu intends to adopt appropriate defensive measures in the future on a case by case basis as and to the extent that Sohu’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 Sohu 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, Sohu had repurchased 500,000 shares of common stock of Sohu, which is treated as treasury stock, for consideration of $29.2 million. The Group also had purchased 750,000 Changyou ADSs, representing 1,500,000 ordinary shares, for consideration of $25.7 million. The total consideration paid under the combined share purchase program was $54.9 million. Stock Incentive Plan 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 three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan was $0.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan was $1.2 million and $2.7 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 six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below:
No options have been granted under Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan since 2006. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, no compensation expense was recognized for share options because the requisite service periods for share options had ended by the end of 2009. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total cash received from the exercise of share options amounted to $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, total cash received from the exercise of share options amounted to $99,000 and $139,000, 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 six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $0.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $1.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2013, there was $1.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.41 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was nil and $6.2 million, respectively. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was $0.3 million and $8.9 million, respectively. Sohu’s 2010 Stock Incentive Plan On July 2, 2010, Sohu adopted the 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 June 30, 2013, 1,455,422 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 six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2013, there was $0.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.48 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested was nil during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. 2) Changyou.com Limited Share-based Awards Changyou’s 2008 Share Incentive Plan Changyou’s 2008 Share Incentive Plan (the “Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan”) originally provided for the issuance of up to 2,000,000 ordinary shares, including those issued pursuant to the exercise of share options and upon vesting and settlement of restricted share units. 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. Most of these awards vest over a period of four years. The maximum term of any issued share right under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan will expire in August 2018. As of June 30, 2013, Changyou had granted under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan 15,000,000 ordinary shares to Tao Wang, through Prominence Investments Ltd. (“Prominence”) and 4,781,552 restricted share units to certain of its executive officers other than Tao Wang, and to certain of its other employees. Prominence is an entity that may deemed under applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission to be beneficially owned by Tao Wang. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan was $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan was $0.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Share-based Awards granted before Changyou’s Initial Public Offering For Changyou restricted ordinary shares granted to Tao Wang and to its executive officers other than Tao Wang before Changyou’s initial public offering, there was no unrecognized share-based compensation expense as of June 30, 2013, as these awards were fully vested in 2012. For Changyou restricted share units granted to certain of its other employees before Changyou’s initial public offering, there was no unrecognized share-based compensation expense as of June 30, 2013, as these awards were fully vested. The fair value of these restricted share units as of the grant date was determined based on Changyou’s offering price for its initial public offering, which was $8.00 per ordinary share. A summary of activity for the restricted share units as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above restricted share units was nil and negative $0.3 million, respectively. The negative $0.3 million resulted from Changyou’s true-up of the shared-based compensation expense for forfeited restricted share units in the first quarter of 2013. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above restricted share units was $50,000 and $0.2 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2013, there was no unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to the unvested restricted share units. The total fair value of restricted share units vested to Changyou’s employees on their respective vesting dates was $1.1 million both for the three months and for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The total fair value of restricted share units vested to Changyou’s employees on their respective vesting dates was $1.2 million both for the three months and for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Share-based Awards granted after Changyou’s Initial Public Offering As of June 30, 2013, in addition to the share-based awards granted before Changyou’s initial public offering, Changyou had granted an aggregate of 1,585,552 restricted share units (settleable in ordinary shares) to certain of its executive officers other than Tao Wang and to certain of its employees. These restricted share units are subject to vesting over a four-year period commencing on their grant dates. Share-based compensation expense for such restricted share units is recognized on an accelerated basis over the requisite service period. 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 for these restricted share units as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above restricted share units was $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above restricted share units was $0.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2013, there was $1.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.92 years. The total fair value of these restricted share units vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was $4.4 million and $4.7 million, respectively. The total fair value of these restricted share units vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was $3.7 million and $4.0 million, respectively. 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”). On June 18, 2013, the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan was amended to provide for the issuance of up to 36,000,000 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 amended Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The amended Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan will expire on October 19, 2020. As of June 30, 2013, Sogou had issued options for the purchase of 35,654,750 ordinary shares. Of the 35,654,750 issued share options, 23,424,750 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, for purposes of recognition of share-based compensation expense, each installment is considered to be granted at that date. As of June 30, 2013, performance targets had been set for 12,960,400 share options and, accordingly, those options subject to vesting upon service period requirements for management and key employees being met and Sogou’s achievement of performance targets were considered granted for purposes of recognition of share-based compensation expense. As of June 30, 2013, 9,944,125 share options 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. 108,150 share options, for which the performance requirements had been met, remained unvested because the service period requirement had not been met.
8,270,000 share options will become vested and exercisable in four or five 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 the expiration of all underwriters’ lockup periods applicable to the IPO, and (ii) each of the three or four subsequent installments vesting on the first, second, third and, if applicable, fourth anniversary dates, respectively, of the closing of Sogou’s IPO. The remaining 3,960,000 share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with (i) the first installment vesting upon the first anniversary of the occurrence of either of the following events (“Event”): (a) completion of Sogou’s IPO; (b) the consolidation of Sogou with or the acquisition of Sogou by another person or entity in a sale of all or substantially all of its assets or shares, and (ii) each of the three subsequent installments vesting on the second, third and fourth anniversary dates, respectively, of the occurrence of an Event. If there has not been an Event within 24 months from June 15, 2013 (the “Vesting Cessation Date”), all installments of the remaining 3,960,000 share options will cease to vest. All installments of the 8,270,000 and 3,960,000 share options that are subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou’s IPO or an Event were considered granted upon the issuance of the options. The completion of a firm commitment IPO or such an Event is considered to be a performance condition of the awards. An IPO event or such an 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 related to these options until the completion of an IPO or the occurrence of an Event, and hence no share-based compensation expense was recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 for the 8,270,000 and 3,960,000 share options that are subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou’s IPO or an Event. A summary of share option activity under the Sogou 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the amended Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan was $132,000 and $148,000, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the amended Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan was $956,000 and $977,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2013, there was $1.8 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested share options. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.51 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 was estimated on the date of grant using the Binomial option - pricing model (the “BP Model”) with the following assumptions used:
Sogou 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 Sogou’s valuation analysis, a multiple of two was applied for employees and a multiple of three was applied for management. Sogou estimated the forfeiture rate to be 1.3% for Sogou management’s share options granted as of June 30, 2013 and 6.0% for Sogou employees’ share options granted as of June 30, 2013. 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 Board 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 June 30, 2013, Sohu had issued options for the purchase of 11,378,500 Sogou ordinary shares to Sohu management and key employees under this arrangement. Of the 11,378,500 issued share options, 8,978,500 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, for purposes of recognition of share-based compensation expense, each installment is considered to be granted at that date. As of June 30, 2013, performance targets had been set for 5,466,875 share options and, accordingly, those options vesting upon service period requirements for management and key employees being met and Sogou’s achievement of performance targets were considered granted. As of June 30, 2013, 4,348,000 share options 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. The remaining 2,400,000 share options will become vested and exercisable in five equal installments, with (i) the first installment vesting upon Sogou’s IPO and the expiration of all underwriters’ lockup periods applicable to the 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. All installments of the 2,400,000 share options that are subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou’s IPO were considered granted upon the issuance of the options. 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 related to these options until the completion of an IPO, and hence no share-based compensation expense was recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, for the 2,400,000 share options that are subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou’s IPO. A summary of share option activity as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below:
For both the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2013, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the arrangement was $22,000. For both the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the arrangement was $182,000. As of June 30, 2013, there was $361,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested share options. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.5 years. 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:
Option Modification As of June 30, 2013, 19,245,000 share options granted under the amended Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan and 1,225,000 share options granted under the arrangement providing for Sogou share-based awards to Sohu management and key employees, or a total of 20,470,000 share options, were early exercised, and the resulting Sogou ordinary shares were transferred to a trust with the original option grantees as beneficiaries. The trust will distribute the shares to those beneficiaries in installments based on the vesting requirements under the original option agreements. Although this trust arrangement caused a modification of the terms of these share options, the modification was not considered substantive; therefore no incremental fair value related to these shares resulted from the modification, and the remaining share-based compensation expense for these shares will continue to be recognized over the original remaining vesting period. 4) Sohu Video Share-based Awards and 7Road Share-based Awards See Note 3 - Share-Based Compensation Expense. |
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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 Webgames (HK) Limited, and Shenzhen 7Road is a VIE of 7Road. On June 21, 2012, Mr. Kai Cao, who was then 7Road’s Chief Executive Officer, surrendered to 7Road, without consideration, ordinary shares of 7Road representing 5.1% of the then outstanding share capital of 7Road. As a result, the noncontrolling interest decreased to 28.074% of 7Road and Changyou’s interest in 7Road increased to 71.926%. When 7Road and Shenzhen 7Road are discussed in this report, the reorganization is treated as if it had been effective upon Changyou’s initial acquisition of the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road. On May 1, 2013, Changyou entered into an agreement to acquire all of the ordinary shares of 7Road held by the noncontrolling shareholders, representing 28.074% of the outstanding share capital of 7Road, for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $78 million. Effective with Changyou’s entering into the acquisition agreement, Mr. Dewen Chen, Changyou’s President, was appointed as the Chairman and acting Chief Executive Officer of 7Road, and Mr. Kai Cao resigned as a director and as Chief Executive Officer of 7Road. The acquisition closed on June 5, 2013. Effective with the closing, 7Road became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Changyou, and Changyou’s VIE Gamease became the sole shareholder of 7Road’s VIE Shenzhen 7Road. Also effective upon the closing, the former noncontrolling shareholders’ existing non-compete covenants with Changyou were terminated, and an agreement took effect under which the former noncontrolling shareholders agreed, for a period of two years after the closing, to not solicit or hire existing employees of 7Road.
As of June 30, 2013, Changyou had paid $76 million of the total cash consideration. The remaining $2 million will be settled in June 2014. 17173 Transaction On December 15, 2011, Sohu closed the sale to Changyou of certain assets associated with the business of 17173.com (the “17173 Business”) for fixed cash consideration of $162.5 million. After the closing of the sale, Sohu continued to consolidate the results of operations of the 17173 Business in the Sohu Group’s consolidated financial statements. Sogou Transactions Sogou Restructuring 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 Dr. Charles Zhang, for $15 million, $9 million, and $24 million, respectively. 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 810-10, 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 the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets. Sohu’s Shareholding in Sogou Shareholding Control and Economic Interest As of June 30, 2013, Sogou had outstanding a combined total of 225,763,006 ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares, of which Sohu held 134,868,250 ordinary shares and 24,000,000 Series A preferred shares, or approximately 70% of the combined total of Sogou’s outstanding ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares. Of the 158,868,250 shares held by Sohu, 7,668,250 ordinary shares are subject to purchase under options held by Sohu management and key employees. The remaining 151,200,000 shares account for 67% of the combined total of Sogou’s outstanding ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares. As Sogou’s controlling shareholder, Sohu continues to consolidate Sogou in the Sohu Group’s consolidated financial statements, but recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting economic interests in Sogou held by shareholders other than Sohu. Sohu’s economic interest in Sogou, as well as the noncontrolling interest recognized for Sogou in the Sohu Group’s consolidated financial statements, will continue to change as Sogou generates profit /(loss), and outstanding Sogou share options become vested and settled. Dilutive Impact As of June 30, 2013, a portion of Sogou options granted to Sogou and Sohu top management and key employees were still unvested and were settable upon the achievement of different vesting conditions. Because no ordinary shares will be issued with respect to share options granted by Sogou until they are vested and exercised, the 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 the Sohu Group’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 the Sohu Group’s dilutive net income per share. See Note 14 - 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 amended 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 On April 7, 2009, Changyou completed an initial public offering of its ADSs on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CYOU.” Each of Changyou’s ADS represents two ordinary shares. As of June 30, 2013, Sohu held approximately 67% of the combined total of Changyou’s outstanding ordinary shares and controlled approximately 81% of the total voting power in Changyou. As Changyou’s controlling shareholder, Sohu continues to consolidate Changyou in the Sohu Group’s consolidated financial statements but recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting the economic interest in Changyou held by shareholders other than Sohu. As of June 30, 2013, Changyou had outstanding a combined total of 284,338 restricted share units. Because no 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 the Sohu Group’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 the Sohu Group’s diluted net income per share. See Note 14 - Net Income per Share.
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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. On June 21, 2012, 7Road’s then Chief Executive Officer surrendered to 7Road, without consideration, ordinary shares of 7Road representing 5.1% of the then outstanding share capital of 7Road. As a result, the noncontrolling interest decreased to 28.074% of 7Road and Changyou’s interest in 7Road increased to 71.926%. Mezzanine Equity consists of noncontrolling interest in 7Road and a put option pursuant to which the noncontrolling shareholders would have the right to put their ordinary shares in 7Road to Changyou at a pre-determined price if 7Road achieved specified performance milestones before the expiration of the put option and 7Road did not complete an IPO on NASDAQ, the NYSE or the HKEX. The put option was due to expire in 2014. Since the occurrence of the sale was not solely within the control of Changyou, the noncontrolling interest was classified as mezzanine equity instead of permanent equity in the Sohu Group’s and Changyou’s consolidated financial statements. Under ASC 480-10, the Sohu Group 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 is adjusted by an accumulative amount equal to the higher of (i) and (ii). On May 1, 2013, Changyou entered into an agreement to acquire all of the ordinary shares of 7Road held by the noncontrolling shareholders. The acquisition closed on June 5, 2013. See Note 11 - Business Restructuring. Under ASC 810-10, 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. Following the closing of the acquisition, $2.4 million, representing the excess of the amount of the mezzanine-classified noncontrolling interest in 7Road over the purchase price as of the closing date, was recorded in the Sohu Group’s equity accounts. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, accretion charges of $7.1 million and $17.8 million, respectively, compared to $1.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, were recorded in the Sohu Group’s statements of comprehensive income as net income attributable to the mezzanine-classified noncontrolling interest shareholders of 7Road. |
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The primary majority-owned subsidiaries and VIEs of the Sohu Group 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 the Sohu Group’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, are recorded as noncontrolling interest in the Sohu Group’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 the Sohu Group’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 the Sohu Group’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:
Any subsequent net income from Sogou will be allocated in the following order:
Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets was $279.3 million and $231.0 million, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $259.3 million and $204.0 million, respectively, noncontrolling interest was recognized in the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets, representing a 33% and a 32%, 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 June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $18.0 million and $24.6 million, respectively, noncontrolling interest was recognized in the Sohu Group’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 three and six months ended June 30, 2013, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income was $24.5 million and $47.6 million, respectively, compared with $19.9 million and $36.5 million, respectively, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012.
Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, $24.7 million and $22.2 million, respectively, in net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest was recognized in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, representing a 33% and a 32%, respectively, economic interest in Changyou attributable to shareholders other than Sohu. Noncontrolling Interest of Sogou For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, $37,000 and $2.5 million, respectively, in net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest was recognized in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, representing Sogou’s net loss attributable to shareholders other than Sohu. |
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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 the Sohu Group is adjusted as follows:
For the second quarter of 2013, the percentage used for the calculation of basic and dilutive net income per share was 67.2% and 67.1%, respectively. In the calculation of the Sohu Group’s diluted net income per share, all of Changyou’s existing 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 from 67.2% to 67.1%. As a result, Changyou’s net income attributable to the Sohu Group on a diluted basis decreased accordingly. This impact is presented as “incremental dilution from Changyou” in the table below.
In the calculation of the Sohu Group’s basic net income per share, Sogou’s net income /(loss) attributable to the Group 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. For the second quarter of 2013, in the calculation of the Sohu Group’s diluted net income per share, assuming a dilutive effect, the percentage of 70% 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 the Sohu Group’s basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data)
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Related to Changyou On July 27, 2013, Changyou’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million of the outstanding ADSs of Changyou over a two-year period from July 27, 2013 to July 26, 2015. The ADSs may be purchased from time to time at management’s discretion at prevailing market prices in the open market in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Changyou’s management will determine the timing and amount of any purchases of Changyou’s ADSs based on their evaluation of market conditions, the trading price of Changyou’s ADSs and other factors. The purchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Related to Sogou As of June 30, 2013, 23,424,750 share options granted under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, and 8,978,500 share options granted under an arrangement approved by the Board of Directors of Sohu and Sogou in March 2011, will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon a service period requirement being met and 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, for purposes of recognition of share-based compensation expense, each installment is considered to be granted at that date. As of June 30, 2013, performance targets were set for 12,960,400 of the 23,424,750 share options and 5,466,875 of the 8,978,500 share options. As a result, those options vesting upon service period requirements for management and key employees being met and Sogou’s achievement of performance targets were considered granted. See Note 10 - Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders’ Equity - Stock Incentive Plan. On July 27, 2013, performance targets were set for another 2,908,125 of the 23,424,750 share options, and another 1,118,875 of the 8,978,500 share options. As a result, as of July 27, 2013, 15,868,525 of the 23,424,750 share options and 6,585,750 of the 8,978,500 share options were considered granted for the purposes of recognition of share-based compensation expense. |
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| Revenues | $ 338,904 | $ 255,727 | $ 646,500 | $ 482,331 | ||||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (113,547) | (99,920) | (217,006) | (179,172) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit /(loss) | 225,357 | 155,807 | 429,494 | 303,159 | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (98) | [1] | 76 | [1] | (168) | [1] | (194) | [1] | ||||
| Gross profit | 225,259 | 155,883 | 429,326 | 302,965 | ||||||||
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| Product development | (62,953) | (41,809) | (114,422) | (79,230) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (71,477) | (48,502) | (130,028) | (86,622) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (25,240) | (16,031) | (47,335) | (32,871) | ||||||||
| Impairment of intangible assets via acquisition of businesses | 0 | (2,906) | 0 | (2,906) | ||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (1,141) | [1] | (3,505) | [1] | (2,157) | [1] | (6,165) | [1] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (160,811) | (112,753) | (293,942) | (207,794) | ||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | 64,448 | 43,130 | 135,384 | 95,171 | ||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 1,532 | 1,818 | 4,063 | 3,431 | ||||||||
| Interest income | 5,498 | 7,223 | 12,199 | 13,718 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | (1,984) | 45 | (3,969) | (598) | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | 69,494 | 52,216 | 147,677 | 111,722 | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | (16,251) | (18,467) | (36,269) | (37,154) | ||||||||
| Net income | 53,243 | 33,749 | 111,408 | 74,568 | ||||||||
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| Revenues | 92,298 | [2] | 63,647 | [2] | 167,966 | [2] | 119,900 | [2] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (48,372) | (49,861) | (90,593) | (85,295) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit /(loss) | 43,926 | 13,786 | 77,373 | 34,605 | ||||||||
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| Revenues | 15,313 | [2] | 15,598 | [2] | 29,086 | [2] | 28,949 | [2] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (8,963) | (10,208) | (18,234) | (19,061) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit /(loss) | 6,350 | 5,390 | 10,852 | 9,888 | ||||||||
|
Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 2,524 | [2] | 2,252 | [2] | 7,154 | [2] | 3,275 | [2] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (837) | (280) | (2,109) | (929) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit /(loss) | 1,687 | 1,972 | 5,045 | 2,346 | ||||||||
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Brand Advertising, Mobile and Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 110,135 | [2] | 81,497 | [2] | 204,206 | [2] | 152,124 | [2] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (58,172) | (60,349) | (110,936) | (105,285) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit /(loss) | 51,963 | 21,148 | 93,270 | 46,839 | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (60) | [1] | 191 | [1] | (138) | [1] | 16 | [1] | ||||
| Gross profit | 51,903 | 21,339 | 93,132 | 46,855 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | (22,115) | (16,231) | (40,808) | (29,484) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (46,960) | (31,342) | (87,833) | (58,778) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (9,699) | (7,283) | (17,450) | (14,701) | ||||||||
| Impairment of intangible assets via acquisition of businesses | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (535) | [1] | (1,311) | [1] | (1,159) | [1] | (2,508) | [1] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (79,309) | (56,167) | (147,250) | (105,471) | ||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | (27,406) | (34,828) | (54,118) | (58,616) | ||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 937 | 1,261 | 2,161 | 2,555 | ||||||||
| Interest income | 1,171 | 3,089 | 3,638 | 6,515 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | (458) | 178 | (582) | 100 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | (25,756) | (30,300) | (48,901) | (49,446) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | (2,366) | (2,393) | (5,751) | (4,814) | ||||||||
| Net income | (28,122) | (32,693) | (54,652) | (54,260) | ||||||||
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Sogou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 49,874 | [2] | 30,397 | [2] | 89,204 | [2] | 53,175 | [2] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (24,495) | (16,154) | (45,285) | (29,277) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit /(loss) | 25,379 | 14,243 | 43,919 | 23,898 | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (3) | [1] | (38) | [1] | (5) | [1] | (43) | [1] | ||||
| Gross profit | 25,376 | 14,205 | 43,914 | 23,855 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | (14,650) | (9,347) | (27,431) | (16,877) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (9,447) | (6,160) | (17,374) | (10,584) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (2,428) | (1,262) | (4,068) | (2,711) | ||||||||
| Impairment of intangible assets via acquisition of businesses | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (261) | [1] | (1,295) | [1] | (411) | [1] | (1,588) | [1] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (26,786) | (18,064) | (49,284) | (31,760) | ||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | (1,410) | (3,859) | (5,370) | (7,905) | ||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 82 | 3 | 86 | (1) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 272 | 99 | 606 | 188 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | 143 | 41 | 147 | 27 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | (913) | (3,716) | (4,531) | (7,691) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | (6) | 0 | (6) | 0 | ||||||||
| Net income | (919) | (3,716) | (4,537) | (7,691) | ||||||||
|
Changyou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 182,371 | [2] | 147,341 | [2] | 359,956 | [2] | 284,106 | [2] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (30,976) | (23,493) | (61,005) | (44,792) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit /(loss) | 151,395 | 123,848 | 298,951 | 239,314 | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (35) | [1] | (77) | [1] | (25) | [1] | (167) | [1] | ||||
| Gross profit | 151,360 | 123,771 | 298,926 | 239,147 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | (26,188) | (16,231) | (46,183) | (32,869) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (18,450) | (14,432) | (31,467) | (24,152) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (13,113) | (7,486) | (25,817) | (15,459) | ||||||||
| Impairment of intangible assets via acquisition of businesses | (2,906) | (2,906) | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (347) | [1] | (899) | [1] | (589) | [1] | (2,069) | [1] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (58,098) | (41,954) | (104,056) | (77,455) | ||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | 93,262 | 81,817 | 194,870 | 161,692 | ||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 513 | 554 | 1,816 | 877 | ||||||||
| Interest income | 4,055 | 4,035 | 7,955 | 7,015 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | (1,669) | (174) | (3,534) | (725) | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | 96,161 | 86,232 | 201,107 | 168,859 | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | (13,879) | (16,074) | (30,512) | (32,340) | ||||||||
| Net income | 82,282 | 70,158 | 170,595 | 136,519 | ||||||||
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Eliminations [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | (3,476) | [2] | (3,508) | [2] | (6,866) | [2] | (7,074) | [2] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | 96 | 76 | 220 | 182 | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit /(loss) | (3,380) | (3,432) | (6,646) | (6,892) | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
| Gross profit | (3,380) | (3,432) | (6,646) | (6,892) | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Product development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 3,380 | 3,432 | 6,646 | 6,892 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Impairment of intangible assets via acquisition of businesses | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | 2 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 2 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,382 | 3,432 | 6,648 | 6,892 | ||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Interest income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before income tax expense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ 2 | $ 0 | $ 2 | $ 0 | ||||||||
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Segment Information (Segment Assets Information by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 770,542 | $ 833,535 | $ 764,598 | $ 732,607 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 138,612 | 98,398 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 496,359 | 178,951 | ||||||
| Total assets | 2,269,488 | 2,082,637 | ||||||
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Brand Advertising, Mobile and Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 347,093 | 433,777 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 100,545 | 68,593 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 242,645 | 70,262 | ||||||
| Total assets | 1,031,392 | [1] | 1,038,741 | [1] | ||||
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Sogou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 50,124 | 33,119 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 6,079 | 6,481 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 44,065 | 43,861 | ||||||
| Total assets | 104,409 | [1] | 87,537 | [1] | ||||
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Changyou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 373,325 | 366,639 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 32,008 | 23,364 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 209,649 | 64,828 | ||||||
| Total assets | 1,291,915 | [1] | 1,114,513 | [1] | ||||
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | (20) | (40) | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ (158,228) | [1] | $ (158,154) | [1] | ||||
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Share-Based Compensation Expense (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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May 01, 2013
7Road [Member]
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Jun. 21, 2012
7Road [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Changyou [Member]
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May 01, 2013
Changyou [Member]
7Road [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Video [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Video [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jan. 04, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
7Road [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2012
7Road [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
7Road [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
7Road [Member]
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Jun. 21, 2012
7Road [Member]
|
Jun. 28, 2013
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Nov. 02, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jun. 28, 2013
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Jun. 28, 2013
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
First Anniversary [Member]
|
Jun. 28, 2013
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Second Anniversary [Member]
|
Jun. 28, 2013
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Third Anniversary [Member]
|
|
| 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 shares on a fully-diluted basis | 10.00% | 13.70% | 5.10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of accumulated options granted under the plan | 15,352,200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 1,239,000 | $ 3,429,000 | $ 2,325,000 | $ 6,359,000 | $ 363,000 | $ 813,000 | $ 572,000 | $ 2,019,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 2,500,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Percentage of outstanding share capital | 28.074% | 28.074% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest percentage | 28.074% | 28.074% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employees holding the restricted share units | 42 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of accumulated restricted share units granted under the plan | 2,223,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash payment price for each restricted share | $ 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ratio of restricted share unit to be vested and payable | 40.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incremental compensation expense | 5,700,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capitalized share-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Share-Based Compensation Expense (Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized in Costs and/or Expenses) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
|||||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 1,239,000 | $ 3,429,000 | $ 2,325,000 | $ 6,359,000 | ||||||
|
Cost of revenues [Member]
|
||||||||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 98,000 | [1] | (76,000) | [1] | 168,000 | [1] | 194,000 | [1] | ||
|
Product development expenses [Member]
|
||||||||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 408,000 | 1,531,000 | 758,000 | 2,703,000 | ||||||
|
Sales and marketing expenses [Member]
|
||||||||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 201,000 | 497,000 | 373,000 | 1,031,000 | ||||||
|
General and administrative expenses [Member]
|
||||||||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 532,000 | $ 1,477,000 | $ 1,026,000 | $ 2,431,000 | ||||||
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Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (Debt Securities [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
|
|
Debt Securities [Member]
|
|
| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | |
| Beginning balance | $ 79,548 |
| Currency translation adjustment | 1,375 |
| Ending balance | $ 80,923 |
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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details)
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6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||||||||
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|
Jun. 30, 2013
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2012
USD ($)
|
Feb. 28, 2013
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Changyou [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
Changyou [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Cash equivalents [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Short-term investments [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Short-term investments [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Short-term investments [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Short-term investments [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Debt Securities [Member]
CNY
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| Cash equivalents [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Time deposits placed with banks, maximum of original maturity | 3 months | |||||||||||||||||
| Restricted time deposits [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total amount of bank loans | $ 323,000,000 | $ 323,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Loans with floating interest rate | 221,000,000 | 221,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Loans with fixed interest rate | 102,000,000 | 102,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income from restricted time deposits | 3,100,000 | 5,900,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense on bank loans | 2,200,000 | 4,100,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Repayable amount of Changyou bank loans | 113,000,000 | 210,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Restricted time deposits, collateral for credit facilities | 9,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Investments in financial instruments | 97,100,000 | 97,100,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value | 800,000 | 300,000 | 1,500,000 | 600,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Investments in Debt Securities [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debt security, principal amount | 74,600,000 | 500,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debt security, frequency of periodic payment | quaterly | |||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debt security, interest rate for first extension period | 3.80% | |||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debt security, initial maturity period | 12 months | |||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debt security, additional maturity period | 6 months | |||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debt security, interest rate for second extension period | 6.80% | |||||||||||||||||
| Date to receive option to convert debt securities to equity interest | Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest income generated from debt security | 2,748,000 | 2,727,000 | 1,390,000 | 1,370,000 | 2,740,000 | 2,730,000 | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value | $ 800,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 1,500,000 | $ 600,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||||||||
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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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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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Amount of restricted time deposits as collateral for credit facilities. No definition available.
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Short-term investments fair value disclosure No definition available.
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Maximum of original maturity of time deposits placed with banks. No definition available.
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Fixed Assets (Details) (Office Building [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
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May 31, 2013
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Sohu [Member] | Purchased in 2009 [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Original cost regonized as fixed assets | $ 162 | |
| Useful life | 41 years | |
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Changyou [Member] | Purchased in 2010 [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Amount recognized as construction-in-process under fixed assets | $ 144 |
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The period that Software Enterprises can enjoy income tax exemption under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
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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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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 |
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
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| Withholding tax on dividends [Line Items] | |
| Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises to foreign holding companies | 10.00% |
|
HONG KONG
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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 | 5.00% |
|
Changyou [Member]
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| Withholding tax on dividends [Line Items] | |
| Deferred tax liabilities related to withholding tax | $ 15.4 |
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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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Taxation (Transition from PRC Business Tax to PRC Value Added Tax) (Details)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
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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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Maximum [Member]
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| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| Business Tax rate | 5.00% |
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7Road [Member]
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|
| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| VAT rate | 17.00% |
| VAT rate, immediate tax refund rate | 14.00% |
| Net VAT rate | 3.00% |
|
Brand Advertising and Search Business [Member]
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| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| VAT rate in Pilot Program | 6.00% |
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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. Corporate Income Tax) (Details) (USD $)
|
6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
Minimum [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Maximum [Member]
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|
| U.S. Corporate Income Tax [Line Items] | |||
| U.S. corporate income tax rate | 34.00% | 35.00% | |
| U.S. NOLs | $ 0 | ||
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Net operating loss from U.S. entities No definition available.
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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2013
|
|---|---|
|
Office Building [Member] | Changyou [Member]
|
|
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Purchase price | $ 163 |
| Prepaid portion of purchase price | 144 |
| Remaining purchase price to be paid | 19 |
|
Video content purchases [Member]
|
|
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Amount of commitments | 36 |
|
Bandwidth purchases [Member]
|
|
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Amount of commitments | 45 |
|
Operating leases [Member]
|
|
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Amount of commitments | 26 |
|
Other content and service purchases [Member]
|
|
| Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Amount of commitments | $ 20 |
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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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VIEs (VIEs Consolidated within Sohu Group, Basic Information, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 05, 2013
Changyou [Member]
7Road [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated VIEs [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
High Century [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
High Century [Member]
Dr. Charles Zhang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
High Century [Member]
Wei Li [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Entertainment [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Entertainment [Member]
Xin Wang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Entertainment [Member]
Ye Deng [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Internet [Member]
High Century [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu Internet [Member]
Sohu Entertainment [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Donglin [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Donglin [Member]
High Century [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Donglin [Member]
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Pilot New Era [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Pilot New Era [Member]
High Century [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Pilot New Era [Member]
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Focus Yiju [Member]
High Century [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Zhi Hui You [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Zhi Hui You [Member]
Jing Zhou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Zhi Hui You [Member]
A third party entity [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
Ye Deng [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
Chun Liu [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sogou Information [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sogou Information [Member]
Xiaochuan Wang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sogou Information [Member]
Xianxian Hao [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Gamease [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Gamease [Member]
Tao Wang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Gamease [Member]
Dewen Chen [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Shanghai ICE [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Shanghai ICE [Member]
Runa Pi [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Shanghai ICE [Member]
Rong Qi [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
Tao Wang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
Dewen Chen [Member]
|
Jun. 05, 2013
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
Gamease [Member]
|
May 01, 2013
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
Gamease [Member]
|
May 11, 2011
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
Gamease [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
GoodFeel [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
GoodFeel [Member]
Jing Zhou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
GoodFeel [Member]
James Deng [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
21 East Beijing [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
21 East Beijing [Member]
High Century [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Yi He Jia Xun [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Yi He Jia Xun [Member]
Gang Fang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Yi He Jia Xun [Member]
Yanfeng Lv [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate amount of loans due from related parties | $ 18.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registered capital and PRC statutory reserves | 31.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registered capital | $ 4.6 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.6 | $ 1.5 | $ 0.7 | $ 1.6 | $ 1.6 | $ 0.5 | $ 2.5 | $ 1.3 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.5 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.6 | $ 2.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ownership percentage in VIEs | 100.00% | 80.00% | 20.00% | 80.00% | 20.00% | 75.00% | 25.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 100.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 60.00% | 40.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 60.00% | 40.00% | 100.00% | 71.926% | 41.90% | 58.10% | 100.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of outstanding share capital | 31.742% | 68.258% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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|
VIEs (VIEs Consolidated within Sohu Group, Financial Information for Consolidated VIEs) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|
| ASSETS: | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 770,542 | $ 764,598 | $ 770,542 | $ 764,598 | $ 833,535 | $ 732,607 |
| Short-term investments | 97,123 | 97,123 | 54,901 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 138,612 | 138,612 | 98,398 | |||
| Total current assets | 1,344,201 | 1,344,201 | 1,238,283 | |||
| Goodwill | 161,409 | 161,409 | 159,215 | |||
| LIABILITIES: | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 81,585 | 81,585 | 67,934 | |||
| Receipts in advance and deferred revenue | 90,488 | 90,488 | 89,687 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 654,804 | 654,804 | 558,575 | |||
| Net revenue | 338,904 | 255,727 | 646,500 | 482,331 | ||
| Net income | 53,243 | 33,749 | 111,408 | 74,568 | ||
| Cash flows | ||||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | 151,726 | 135,807 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (294,971) | (68,192) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 68,462 | (34,599) | ||||
|
Consolidated VIEs [Member]
|
||||||
| ASSETS: | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 37,712 | 37,712 | 62,638 | |||
| Short-term investments | 75,117 | 75,117 | 54,106 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 99,363 | 99,363 | 80,671 | |||
| Other current assets | 37,848 | 37,848 | 30,322 | |||
| Intercompany receivables due from subsidiaries | 159,075 | 159,075 | 109,728 | |||
| Total current assets | 409,115 | 409,115 | 337,465 | |||
| Goodwill | 128,396 | 128,396 | 126,516 | |||
| Prepaid and other non-current assets | 51,983 | 51,983 | 57,793 | |||
| Total assets | 589,494 | 589,494 | 521,774 | |||
| LIABILITIES: | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 9,449 | 9,449 | 6,958 | |||
| Accrued and other short-term liabilities | 76,532 | 76,532 | 105,322 | |||
| Receipts in advance and deferred revenue | 47,505 | 47,505 | 54,150 | |||
| Intercompany payables due to subsidiaries | 129,243 | 129,243 | 36,446 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 262,729 | 262,729 | 202,876 | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | 4,665 | 4,665 | 3,846 | |||
| Total liabilities | 267,394 | 267,394 | 206,722 | |||
| Net revenue | 254,165 | 218,118 | 500,586 | 406,145 | ||
| Net income | 9,090 | 30,134 | 19,872 | 53,661 | ||
|
Sohu's VIEs [Member]
|
||||||
| Cash flows | ||||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | 2,795 | (12,169) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (991) | (184) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Changyou's VIEs [Member]
|
||||||
| Cash flows | ||||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | 28,842 | 11,463 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (55,869) | (11,291) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||
| X | ||||||||||
|
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of accrued liabilities and other short-term liabilities. 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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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of intercompany payables to due to subsidiaries. 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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Amount due from subsidiaries, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer). 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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|
VIEs (VIEs Consolidated within Sohu Group, Summary of Significant Agreements Currently in Effect, Narrative) (Details)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
|
|
Shareholders of Sogou Information [Member] | Sogou Tech [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Power of attorney term | 10 years |
|
Shareholders of Gamease [Member] | AmazGame [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Power of attorney term | 10 years |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
|
Shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace [Member] | Gamespace [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Power of attorney term | 10 years |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
|
Sogou Information [Member] | Sogou Tech [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business cooperation agreement term | 10 years |
| Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement term | 10 years |
|
Sogou Information [Member] | Shareholders of Sogou Information [Member] | Sogou Tech [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
|
Shenzhen 7Road [Member] | Shareholders of Shenzhen 7Road [Member] | 7Road Technology [Member]
|
|
| 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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VIEs (VIE Not Consolidated within Sohu Group, Narrative) (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] | |
| Purchase price | $ 1.6 |
| Percentage of acquired ordinary shares | 25.00% |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Treasury Stock, Narrative) (Details) (Combined Share Purchase Program [Member], Sohu [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Aug. 31, 2012
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Aug. 29, 2011
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Authorized amount | $ 100 | |
| Period in force | 1 year | |
| Repurchased consideration | 54.9 | |
|
Common Stock [Member]
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Repurchased share | 500,000 | |
| Repurchased consideration | 29.2 | |
|
Changyou [Member]
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Repurchased consideration | $ 25.7 | |
|
Changyou [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
|
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Repurchased share | 1,500,000 | |
|
Changyou [Member] | ADS [Member]
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Repurchased share | 750,000 | |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
|
Jan. 24, 2010
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Common Stock [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 issued stock right from grant date | 10 years | |||||||||
| Plan expiration date | Jan. 24, 2010 | |||||||||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 9,128,724 | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 1,239,000 | $ 3,429,000 | $ 2,325,000 | $ 6,359,000 | $ 500,000 | $ 1,200,000 | $ 1,200,000 | $ 2,700,000 | ||
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, Narrative) (Details) (Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member])
|
6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Common Stock [Member]
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Jul. 02, 2010
Common Stock [Member]
|
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 1,500,000 | ||
| Maximum term of issued stock right from grant date | 10 years | ||
| Plan expiration date | Jul. 01, 2020 | ||
| Shares available for grant | 1,455,422 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Changyou's 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 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 | 2,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Shares issued after share split | 20,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | |||||||||||||||
| Maximum term of issued stock right from grant date | 10 years | |||||||||||||||
| Number of accumulated shares granted | 15,000,000 | 4,781,552 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 1,239,000 | $ 3,429,000 | $ 2,325,000 | $ 6,359,000 | $ 363,000 | $ 813,000 | $ 572,000 | $ 2,019,000 | $ 400,000 | $ 800,000 | $ 600,000 | $ 2,000,000 | ||||
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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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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards Granted before Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Narrative) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Share-based Awards Granted before Changyou's Initial Public Offering [Member], USD $)
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|---|---|---|
|
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 0 | |
|
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 0 | |
| Grant date fair value (per share) | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards Granted after Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Narrative) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Share-based Awards Granted after Changyou's Initial Public Offering [Member], Restricted Share Units [Member])
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Share-based Awards Granted after Changyou's Initial Public Offering [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of accumulated shares granted | 1,585,552 |
| Award vesting period | 4 years |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Narrative) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], Ordinary Shares [Member], USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 18, 2013
|
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|
Sogou [Member] | Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 36,000,000 | ||
| Maximum term of issued stock right from grant date | 10 years | ||
| Plan expiration date | Oct. 19, 2020 | ||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 35,654,750 | 35,654,750 | |
| Number of options subject to vesting upon service period and achievement of performance targets | 23,424,750 | ||
| Installments of options subject to vesting upon service period and achievement of performance targets | 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. | ||
| Number of share options set performance target | 12,960,400 | 12,960,400 | |
| Share options vested and exercisable | 9,944,125 | 9,944,125 | |
| Share options remain unvested | 108,150 | 108,150 | |
| Number of options subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou's IPO | 8,270,000 | ||
| Installments of options subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou's IPO | Share options will become vested and exercisable in four or five 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 the expiration of all underwriters' lockup periods applicable to the IPO, and (ii) each of the three or four subsequent installments vesting on the first, second, third and, if applicable, fourth anniversary dates, respectively, of the closing of Sogou's IPO. | ||
| Number of options subject to vesting upon the anniversary of Sogou's IPO or acquisition by other entity | 3,960,000 | ||
| Installments of options subject to vesting upon the anniversary of Sogou's IPO or acquisition by other entity | Share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with (i) the first installment vesting upon the first anniversary of the occurrence of either of the following events ("Event"): (a) completion of Sogou's IPO; (b) the consolidation of Sogou with or the acquisition of Sogou by another person or entity in a sale of all or substantially all of its assets or shares, and (ii) each of the three subsequent installments vesting on the second, third and fourth anniversary dates, respectively, of the occurrence of an Event. | ||
| Share-based compensation expense for options subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou's IPO | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Share Options Assumptions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Weighted average expected option life | 10 years |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Fair value | $ 0.67 |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.10% |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 1.30% |
| Volatility rate | 47.00% |
|
Maximum [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.51% |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 6.00% |
| Volatility rate | 49.00% |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Sohu Management, Narrative) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member], Ordinary Shares [Member], USD $)
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0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apr. 14, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Sogou [Member] | Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member] | Ordinary Shares [Member]
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| 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 | 11,378,500 | 11,378,500 | ||||
| Number of options subject to vesting upon service period and achievement of performance targets | 8,978,500 | |||||
| Installments of options subject to vesting upon service period and achievement of performance targets | 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. | |||||
| Number of share options set performance target | 5,466,875 | 5,466,875 | ||||
| Share options vested and exercisable | 4,348,000 | 4,348,000 | ||||
| Share options remain unvested | 2,400,000 | 2,400,000 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense for options subject to vesting upon the completion of Sogou's IPO | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Sohu Management, Share Options Assumptions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member], USD $)
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6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Weighted average expected option life | 10 years |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
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Minimum [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.10% |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 0.00% |
| Volatility rate | 48.00% |
| Fair value | $ 0.27 |
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Maximum [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.51% |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 8.00% |
| Volatility rate | 49.00% |
| Fair value | $ 0.38 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou Inc. Share-based Awards, Option Modification, Narrative) (Details) (Sogou [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
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|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of options granted in period | 20,470,000 |
| Additional share-based compensation expense due to modification | $ 0 |
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Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of options granted in period | 19,245,000 |
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Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of options granted in period | 1,225,000 |
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Business Restructuring (17173 Transactions) (Details) (17173 Business [Member], Changyou [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 15, 2011
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|---|---|
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17173 Business [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Fixed cash consideration associated with 17173 business from Changyou to Sohu | $ 162.5 |
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Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Sogou Restructuring) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Series A Preferred Stock [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 29, 2012
|
Oct. 22, 2010
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|---|---|---|
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Alibaba Investment Limited [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 24.0 | |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | $ 15 | |
| Purchase of Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba, shares | 24 | |
| Purchase of Series A Preferred Shares from Alibaba, fixed cash consideration | 25.8 | |
| Excess of purchase price over Alibaba's net investment balance | 14.2 | |
|
China Web Search (HK) Limited [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 14.4 | |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | 9 | |
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Photon Group Limited [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 38.4 | |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | $ 24 |
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Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Sogou Series A Terms) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Series A Preferred Stock [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Sogou [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
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| 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 |
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Business Restructuring (Changyou Transactions) (Details) (USD $)
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6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Restricted Share Units [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Impact on Sohu's basic net income per share | $ 0 |
|
Restricted Share Units [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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|
| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Number of restricted ordinary share units, outstanding | 284,338 |
|
Sohu [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Percentage of shares held by Sohu | 67.00% |
| Voting power held by Sohu | 81.00% |
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Mezzanine Equity (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
7Road [Member]
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Jun. 21, 2012
7Road [Member]
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May 01, 2013
Gamease [Member]
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
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May 11, 2011
Gamease [Member]
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
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Jun. 05, 2013
Changyou [Member]
7Road [Member]
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Jun. 21, 2012
Changyou [Member]
7Road [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Percentage of acquired ordinary shares | 31.742% | 68.258% | ||||||||
| Put option expiration year | 2014 | |||||||||
| Percentage of ordinary shares surrendered by chief executive officer | 5.10% | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest percentage | 28.074% | |||||||||
| Percentage of interest in 7Road | 71.926% | |||||||||
| Excess of purchase price over the amount of mezzanine-classified noncontrolling interest in 7Road | $ 2,400,000 | |||||||||
| Accretion charge | $ 7,112,000 | $ 1,095,000 | $ 17,780,000 | $ 2,206,000 | ||||||
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Excess of purchase price over the amount of noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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|---|---|---|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 279,346 | $ 230,994 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 259,264 | 203,995 |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 18,049 | 24,645 |
|
Others [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 2,033 | $ 2,354 |
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Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
Jun. 30, 2013
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ 24,505 | $ 19,872 | $ 47,571 | $ 36,472 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 24,656 | 22,170 | 49,890 | 42,015 |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | (37) | (2,477) | (1,966) | (5,548) |
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Others [Member]
|
||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ (114) | $ 179 | $ (353) | $ 5 |
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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 and dilutive potential common shares. No definition available.
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Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul. 27, 2013
Changyou [Member]
ADS [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jul. 27, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
Jul. 27, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
|
| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
| Authorized amount | $ 100 | ||||
| Period in force | 2 years | ||||
| Number of options subject to vesting upon service period and achievement of performance targets | 23,424,750 | 8,978,500 | |||
| Installments of options subject to vesting upon service period and achievement of performance targets | Share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon a service period requirement being met and Sogou's achievement of performance targets for the corresponding period. | Share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon a service period requirement being met and Sogou's achievement of performance targets for the corresponding period. | |||
| Number of share options set performance target | 12,960,400 | 15,868,525 | 5,466,875 | 6,585,750 | |
| Additional number of share options set performance target | 2,908,125 | 1,118,875 |
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