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| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2015 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2015 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOHU COM INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001104188 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 38,624,916 |
| Trading Symbol | SOHU |
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The Company and Basis of Presentation
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| The Company and Basis of Presentation | 1. The Company and Basis of Presentation Nature of Operations Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHU), a Delaware corporation organized in 1996, is a leading Chinese online media, search and game service group providing comprehensive online products and services on PCs and mobile devices in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC” or “China”). Sohu.com Inc.’s businesses are conducted by Sohu.com Inc. and its subsidiaries and VIEs (collectively referred to as the “Sohu Group” or “the Group”). The Sohu Group consists of Sohu, which when referred to in this report, unless the context requires otherwise, excludes the businesses and the corresponding subsidiaries and VIEs of Sogou Inc. (“Sogou”) and Changyou.com Limited (“Changyou”), Sogou and Changyou. Sogou and Changyou are indirect controlled subsidiaries of Sohu.com Inc. Sohu is a leading Chinese language online media content and services provider. Sogou is a leading online search, client software and mobile Internet product provider in China. Changyou is a leading online game developer and operator in China as measured by the popularity of its PC game TLBB and its mobile game TLBB 3D, and engages primarily in the development, operation and licensing of online games for PCs and mobile devices. Most of the Group’s operations are conducted through the Group’s indirect wholly-owned and majority-owned China-based subsidiaries and VIEs. Through the operation of Sohu, Sogou and Changyou, the Sohu Group generates online advertising revenues (including brand advertising revenues and search and Web directory revenues), online games revenues and others revenues. Online advertising and online games are the Group’s core businesses. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, total revenues generated by Sohu, Sogou and Changyou were approximately $493.6 million. Sohu’s Business Brand Advertising Business Sohu’s main business is the brand advertising business, which offers to users, over Sohu’s matrices of Chinese language online media, various content, products and services across multiple Internet-enabled devices such as PCs, mobile phones and tablets. The majority of Sohu’s products and services are provided through Sohu Media Portal, Sohu Video and Focus.
Revenues generated by the brand advertising business are classified as brand advertising revenues in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Others Business Sohu also engages in the others business, which includes mobile-related services and mobile products offered in cooperation with China mobile network operators to mobile phone users and to China mobile network operators, and sub-licensing of purchased video content to third parties. Revenues generated by Sohu from the others business are classified as others revenues in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Sogou’s Business Search and Web Directory Business The search and Web directory business primarily offers advertisers pay-for-click services, as well as online marketing services on Web directories operated by Sogou. Pay-for-click services enable advertisers’ promotional links to be displayed on the Sogou search result pages and Sogou Website Alliance members’ Websites where the links are relevant to the subject and content of such Web pages. Both pay-for-click services and online marketing services on Web directories operated by Sogou expand distribution of our advertisers’ Website links and advertisements by leveraging traffic on Sogou Website Alliance members’ Websites. The search and Web directory business benefits significantly from Sogou’s collaboration with Tencent Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “Tencent”), which provides Sogou access to traffic generated from users of products and services provided by Tencent.
Revenues generated by the search and Web directory business are classified as search and Web directory revenues in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Others Business Sogou also engages in the others business by primarily offering Internet value-added services ( “IVAS”) with respect to the operation of Web games and mobile games developed by third parties as well as other services and products provided to users. Revenues generated by Sogou from the others business are classified as others revenues in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Changyou’s Business Changyou has three businesses, consisting of the online game business, the platform channel business and the others business. Online Game Business Changyou’s online game business offers to game players PC games which are online games designed primarily for playing on PCs; mobile games, which are played on mobile devices with an Internet connection; and Web games, which are online games played over the Internet using a Web browser. Changyou’s PC games and mobile games are mainly MMOGs, which are interactive online games that may be played simultaneously by hundreds of thousands of game players. All of Changyou’s games are operated under the item-based revenue model, where game players play the games for free but can purchase virtual items to enhance the game-playing experience. Revenues derived from the operation of online games are classified as online game revenues in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Changyou’s flagship PC game is its MMOG Tian Long Ba Bu (“TLBB”). For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, revenues from TLBB were $80.6 million and $167.1 million, respectively, accounting for approximately 47% of Changyou’s online game revenues for both periods, approximately 40% and 41%, respectively, of Changyou’s total revenues and approximately 16% and 18%, respectively, of the Sohu Group’s total revenues. Platform Channel Business Changyou also owns and operates a number of Web properties and software applications for PCs and mobile devices (collectively referred to as “platform channels”), including the 17173.com Website, one of the leading information portals for game players in China; RaidCall, which provides online music and entertainment services, primarily in Taiwan; and the Dolphin Browser, a gateway to a host of user activities on mobile devices, with the majority of its users based in Europe, Russia and Japan. Changyou’s platform channels serve various needs of its users and help Changyou reach more user communities and conduct cross-promotions of its games and services. Revenues generated by 17173.com are classified as brand advertising revenues, and revenues generated by RaidCall and the Dolphin Browser are classified as others revenues, in the Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Others Business Changyou also operates a cinema advertising business, which consists of Changyou offering slots for advertisements to be shown in cinemas before the screening of movies. Revenues generated by Changyou’s cinema advertising business are classified as others revenues in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Basis of Consolidation and Recognition of Noncontrolling Interest The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sohu.com Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs. All intercompany transactions are eliminated. VIE Consolidation The Sohu Group’s VIEs are wholly or partially owned by certain employees of the Group as nominee shareholders. 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 three VIEs that are 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. The primary majority-owned subsidiaries and VIEs of the Sohu Group which are consolidated in the Group’s consolidated financial statements with noncontrolling interest recognized are Sogou and Changyou. 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, 2014. 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, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year or for any future period. |
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| Segment Information | 2. Segment Information The Sohu Group’s segments are business units that offer different services and are reviewed separately by the chief operating decision maker (the “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. Some items, such as share-based compensation expense, operating expenses, other income and expense, and income tax benefit and expense, are not reviewed by the CODM. These items are disclosed in the segment information for reconciliation purposes only. Commencing in the second quarter of 2015, the CODM did not consider the others segment to be significant enough to be separately reviewed. Therefore, in order to better reflect management’s perspective, the Group combined the brand advertising segment and the others segment, and now identifies them together as the Sohu segment. There are now three segments in the Group, consisting of the Sohu segment, the Sogou segment, and the Changyou segment. The Group has restated the presentation of its reportable segments for prior periods to conform to the current presentation. The following tables present summary information by segment (in thousands):
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| Share-Based Compensation Expense | 3. Share-Based Compensation Expense Sohu (excluding Fox Video Limited), Sogou, Changyou, and Fox Video Limited (“Sohu Video”) have incentive plans, and prior to June 28, 2013 7Road.com Limited (“7Road”) had an incentive plan, for the granting of share-based awards, including common stock or ordinary shares, share options, restricted shares and restricted share units, to members of the boards of directors, management and other key employees. Sohu (excluding Sohu Video), Sogou, and Changyou Share-based Awards For Sohu (excluding Sohu Video) share options that Sohu granted before 2006 and Sohu restricted share units, Sogou share-based awards, and Changyou share-based awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan, share-based compensation expense is recognized as costs and expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income based on the fair value of the related share-based awards on their grant dates. For Tencent restricted share units that Tencent had granted to employees who transferred to Sogou with the Soso search-related businesses, share-based compensation expense is recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income based on the then-current fair value at each reporting date. For 1,068,000 Sohu stock options contractually granted on February 7, 2015, 2,400,000 Changyou share options converted from restricted share units on February 16, 2015, and 1,998,000 Changyou share options contractually granted on June 1, 2015, awards are expected to vest and become exercisable in four equal installments over a period of four years, with each installment vesting upon satisfaction of a service period requirement and certain subjective performance targets. For purposes of ASC 718-10-25, as of June 30, 2015 no grant date had occurred, because no grant date can be established until a mutual understanding is reached between the companies and the recipients clarifying the subjective performance requirements. In accordance with ASC 718-10-55, as the service inception date preceded the grant date, compensation expense was accrued beginning on the service inception date and will be re-measured on each subsequent reporting date before the grant date is established, based on the then-current fair value of the awards. The estimate of the awards’ fair value will be fixed in the period in which the grant date occurs, and cumulative compensation expense will be adjusted based on the fair value at the grant date. In determining the fair value of stock options and share options granted by Sohu and Changyou, the public market price of the underlying shares at each reporting date was used, and a binomial valuation model was applied. 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 (representing approximately 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, 2015, grants of options for the purchase of 16,368,200 ordinary shares of Sohu Video had been contractually made, of which options for the purchase of 4,972,800 ordinary shares were vested. For purposes of ASC 718-10-25, as of June 30, 2015, no grant date had occurred, because the broader terms and conditions of the option awards had neither been finalized nor mutually agreed upon with the recipients. In accordance with ASC 718-10-55, management determined that the service inception date with respect to vested option awards for the purchase of 4,972,800 shares had preceded the grant date. Therefore, the Group began to recognize compensation expense for Sohu Video share-based awards in the second quarter of 2014 and re-measured, and will re-measure, the compensation expense on each subsequent reporting date based on the then-current fair values of the awards until the grant date is established.
7Road Share-based Awards On July 10, 2012, 7Road adopted the 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan. On June 28, 2013, 7Road’s Board of Directors approved the cancellation of this 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 this 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) Scheme 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) Scheme II: the right to receive an annual cash bonus, over a seven-year period commencing July 1, 2013, based on the adjusted annual cumulative net income of 7Road. As of June 28, 2013, all restricted share units held by these 42 7Road employees had been included in this exchange program. In the third quarter of 2013, 7Road granted to an additional 48 7Road employees the right to receive an annual cash bonus under Scheme II with the same terms as described above. For Scheme I, as of June 30, 2015 compensation expense of $4.2 million had been recognized with respect to the modification, and $30,000 will be recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income ratably over the remaining vesting period of the awards. For Scheme II, the compensation expense varies depending on 7Road’s financial performance. Share-based Compensation Expense Recognition Share-based compensation expense was recognized in costs and expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2015, respectively, as follows (in thousands):
Share-based compensation expense was recognized for share awards of Sohu (excluding Sohu Video), Sogou, Changyou and Sohu Video as follows (in thousands):
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| Fair Value Measurements | 4. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Sohu Group’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, restricted time deposits, short-term investments, accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets, available-for-sale equity securities under long-term investments, held-for-sale assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, short-term bank loans, other short-term liabilities, held-for-sale liabilities, long-term accounts payable and long-term bank loans, as well as repurchase options and a put option for Sogou Series A Preferred Shares.
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 December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
The following table sets forth the financial instruments, measured at fair value by level within the fair value hierarchy, as of June 30, 2015 (in thousands):
Cash Equivalents The Sohu Group’s cash equivalents mainly consist of time deposits and money market funds with original maturities of three months or less. The fair values of cash equivalents are determined based on the pervasive interest rates in the market. 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 cash equivalents at the reporting date. In order to determine the fair value, the Group must use the discounted cash flow method and 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 using the discounted cash flow method. The Sohu Group classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. Collateral related to Sogou Incentive Shares Trust Arrangements In February 2013, Sohu deposited $9.0 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 were 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.
Changyou Loans from Offshore Banks, Secured by Time Deposits Commencing in 2012, 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 its acquisitions and its share repurchase program. These bank loans are 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 and long-term bank loans based on the loans’ payment terms. As of June 30, 2015, the total amount of the bank loans was $370.0 million, all of which carried a floating rate of interest based on the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). These loans were secured by RMB deposits in onshore branches of those banks in the total amount of $386.2 million. The deposited amounts are recognized as restricted time deposits. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, interest income from the restricted time deposits securing the loans was $3.6 million and $7.3 million, respectively, and interest expense on the bank loans was $1.8 million and $3.6 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, interest income from the restricted time deposits securing the loans was $3.7 million and $7.9 million, respectively, and interest expense on the bank loans was $1.2 million and $2.9 million, respectively. 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, 2015, the Sohu Group’s investment in financial instruments was $197.1 million. The investment instruments were issued by commercial banks in China, and have 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, 2015, the Sohu Group recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income changes in the fair value of short-term investments in the amounts of $0.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Sohu Group recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income change in the fair value of short-term investments in the amount of nil and $16,000, respectively. Available-for-Sale Equity Securities Available-for-sale equity securities are valued using the market approach based on the quoted prices in active markets at the reporting date. The Group classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 1 of fair value measurements. On August 12, 2014, Sohu acquired approximately 6% of the total outstanding common shares of Keyeast Co., Ltd., a Korean-listed company (“Keyeast”), for a purchase price of $15.1 million. The Sohu Group classified this investment as available-for-sale equity securities under long-term investments, and reported it at fair value. As of June 30, 2015, the fair value of the Keyeast available-for-sale equity securities held by Sohu was $22.1 million. The unrealized gain representing the change in fair value of $7.0 million was recorded as an addition to accumulated other comprehensive income in the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets. Held-for-Sale Assets and Liabilities In April 2015, Changyou entered into a series of definitive agreements to divest a number of its business assets, including:
The aggregate consideration contemplated by the agreements described above is approximately $205 million. The closings of the above transactions are subject to customary conditions. As a consequence, the assets and liabilities attributable to the entities to be disposed of as described above are classified as assets and liabilities held for sale and measured at the lower of their carrying amounts and their fair values, less selling costs, in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2015. Details of the aggregate assets and liabilities at June 30, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):
Repurchase Options and Put Option for Sogou Series A Preferred Shares In September 2013, Sogou entered into Repurchase Option Agreements with Sohu.com (Search) Limited (“Sohu Search”) and Photon Group Limited, the investment vehicle of the Sohu Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Charles Zhang (“Photon”), and a Repurchase/put Option Agreement with China Web Search (HK) Limited (“China Web”), with respect to Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou held by them. See Note 12 – Sogou Transactions. Sogou’s repurchase options with Photon and China Web were initially recognized in additional paid-in capital in the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets at fair value when the agreements were signed. Any subsequent changes in the fair values of the repurchase options were not and will not be recognized. On March 24, 2014, Sogou purchased from China Web, pursuant to the Repurchase/put Option Agreement between Sogou and China Web, 14.4 million Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou for an aggregate purchase price of $47.3 million. As of June 30, 2015, the remaining balance for the repurchase option with Photon in additional paid-in capital was $1.2 million, based on the fair value of the repurchase option on September 16, 2013. China Web’s put option with Sogou was initially recognized in other short-term liabilities in the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets at fair value when the agreement was signed. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the put option were recognized quarterly in other income /(expense) in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. After Sogou’s repurchase of the Series A Preferred Shares from China Web on March 24, 2014, the other short-term liabilities recognized with respect to China Web were reversed to zero. Management determined the fair values of the repurchase options with Photon and China Web when the agreements were signed, and of the put option with China Web before Sogou exercised the repurchase option, using the binominal model, with a discount for lack of marketability, given that the repurchase options and the put option were not publicly traded at the time of grant. Management made the determination with the assistance of a qualified professional appraiser using management’s estimates and assumptions. The Sohu Group classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 3 of fair value measurements. Long-term Investment in SoEasy In August 2014, Sohu invested $4.8 million in SoEasy Internet Finance Group Limited (“SoEasy”) and in April 2015 Sohu invested an additional $16.3 million in SoEasy. As of June 30, 2015, Sohu’s accumulated investment in SoEasy was $21.1 million and Sohu held approximately 34.9% of SoEasy’s equity capital. Sohu continued to account for this investment under the equity method, since Sohu can exercise significant influence but does not own a majority of SoEasy’s equity capital or control SoEasy.
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. Long-term Payables Long-term accounts payable and long-term bank loans are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value due to any changes in fair value, after considering the discount rate, being immaterial. For long-term accounts payable and long-term bank loans, 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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| Goodwill | 5. Goodwill Commencing in the second quarter of 2015, the Company’s management did not consider the others segment to be significant enough to be separately reviewed. Therefore, in order to better reflect management’s perspective, the Company combined the brand advertising segment and the others segment, and now identifies them together as the Sohu segment. The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment are as follows (in thousands):
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| Taxation | 6. Taxation Sohu.com Inc. is subject to United States (“U.S.”) income tax, and Changyou’s income that is from a U.S. source is generally subject to U.S. income tax. 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 or losses. The Group did not have any penalties or significant interest associated with tax positions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, nor did the Group have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. PRC Corporate Income Tax 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 (“HNTEs”). Under this preferential tax treatment, HNTEs can enjoy an income tax rate of 15% for three years, but need to re-apply after the end of the three-year period. In addition, the CIT Law and its implementing regulations provide that a “Software Enterprise” can enjoy an income tax exemption for two years beginning with its first profitable year and a 50% reduction to a rate of 12.5% for the subsequent three years. An entity that qualifies as a “Key National Software Enterprise” can enjoy a further reduced preferential income tax rate of 10% for two years, but needs to re-apply after the end of the two-year period. Entities Qualified as HNTEs As of June 30, 2015, the following principal entities of the Sohu Group were qualified as HNTEs and were entitled to an income tax rate of 15%. For Sohu’s Business
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PRC Withholding Tax on Dividends The CIT Law imposes a 10% withholding income tax for dividends distributed by foreign-invested enterprises in the PRC 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 an 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” 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 will remain subject to a withholding tax rate of 10%. In order to fund the distribution of a dividend to shareholders of the Sohu Group’s majority-owned subsidiary Changyou, Changyou’s Board of Directors resolved to cause one of its PRC subsidiaries to declare and distribute a cash dividend of portions of its 2012 to 2015 stand-alone earnings to its direct overseas parent company, Changyou.com (HK) Limited (“Changyou HK”). With the exception of that dividend, the Sohu Group does not intend to have any of its PRC subsidiaries distribute any undistributed profits of such subsidiaries to their direct overseas parent companies, but rather intends that such profits will be permanently reinvested by such subsidiaries for their PRC operations. As of June 30, 2015, Changyou had accrued deferred tax liabilities in the amount of $24.2 million for PRC withholding tax. PRC Value-Added Tax and Business Tax Revenues from brand advertising and search and Web directory as well as revenues from Changyou’s Web games that were not developed in-house are subject to value-added tax (“VAT”). VAT payable is the difference between the output VAT (at a rate of 6%) and available input VAT amount (at the rate applicable to the supplier). Revenues of 7Road’s in-house-developed Web games that are deemed to be derived from the sale of software are subject to VAT. VAT is payable by 7Road at a rate of 17%, with a 14% immediate tax refund irrespective of the availability of any input VAT, resulting in a net rate of 3%. Other online game revenues from the operation of PC games and self-developed mobile games are subject to a 5% PRC business tax (“Business Tax”). The Group adopted the net presentation method for its brand advertising and search and Web directory businesses. The Group adopted the gross presentation method for revenues of in-house-developed Web games that are deemed to be derived from the sale of software. 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 up to 35%. To the extent that Sohu.com Inc. has U.S. taxable income, which generally arises mainly from interest income of the Sohu Group, the Group accrues U.S. corporate income tax in the Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income and makes estimated tax payments as and when required by U.S. law. Uncertain Tax Positions The Group is subject to various taxes in different jurisdictions, primarily the US and the PRC. Management reviews regularly the adequacy of the provisions for taxes as they relate to the income and transactions of the Group. In order to assess uncertain tax positions, the Sohu Group applies a more likely than not threshold and a two-step approach for tax position measurement and financial statement recognition. For the two-step approach, the first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement.
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| Commitments and Contingencies | 7. Commitments and Contingencies Contractual Obligations The following table sets forth our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2015 (in thousands):
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. 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 Web directory, online game, 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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| Contingent Consideration | 8. Contingent Consideration Changyou’s acquisition of Beijing Doyo Internet Technology Co., Ltd. (“Doyo”) included a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by Changyou based on the achievement of specified performance milestones by Doyo for the fiscal years 2013 through 2015. The fair value of the contingent consideration was recognized on the acquisition date using the income approach /discounted cash flow method with a scenario analysis applied. There were no indemnification assets involved. In 2015, as Doyo’s performance had exceeded the relevant performance milestone for 2014, Changyou re-classed such contingent consideration to other short-term liabilities. |
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9. VIEs 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. 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 the Group’s principal VIEs are directly or indirectly owned by Dr. Charles Zhang, the Sohu Group’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 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, 2015, the aggregate amount of these loans was $14.3 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, 2015, the registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of the consolidated VIEs totaled $83.4 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 Sohu Group classified the consolidated VIEs within the Sohu Group as principal VIEs or immaterial VIEs based on certain criteria, such as the VIEs’ total assets or revenues. The following is a summary of the principal VIEs within the Sohu Group: Basic Information for Principal VIEs For Sohu’s Business
Beijing Century High Tech Investment Co., Ltd. (“High Century”) was incorporated in 2001. As of June 30, 2015, 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 Internet was incorporated in 2003. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Sohu Internet was $1.6 million and High Century and Heng Da Yi Tong held 75% and 25% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing Sohu Donglin Advertising Co., Ltd. (“Donglin”) was incorporated in 2010. In the second quarter of 2015, High Century transferred its 50% equity interest in Donglin to Sohu Internet. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Donglin was $1.5 million and Sohu Internet held a 100% interest in this entity.
Beijing Heng Da Yi Tong Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Heng Da Yi Tong “), formally known as “Beijing Sohu Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd.” (“Sohu Entertainment”), was incorporated in 2002. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Heng Da Yi Tong was $1.2 million and Dr. Charles Zhang and Wei Li held 80% and 20% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing Focus Interactive Information Service Co., Ltd. (“Focus Interactive”) was incorporated in July 2014. In the second quarter of 2015, High Century transferred its 100% equity interest in Focus Interactive to Heng Da Yi Tong. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Focus Interactive was $1.6 million and Heng Da Yi Tong held 100% of the equity interests in this entity.
Tianjin Jinhu Culture Development Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Jinhu”) was incorporated in 2011. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Tianjin Jinhu was $0.5 million and Ye Deng and Xuemei Zhang each held a 50% interest in this entity.
Guangzhou Qianjun was incorporated in October 2014. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Guangzhou Qianjun was $3.3 million and Tianjin Jinhu held a 100% interest in this entity. For Sogou’s Business
Sogou Information was incorporated in 2005. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Sogou Information was $2.5 million and Xiaochuan Wang, Sogou’s Chief Executive Officer, High Century and Tencent held 10%, 45% and 45% interests, respectively, in this entity. For Changyou’s Business:
Gamease was incorporated in 2007. In the second quarter of 2015, Changyou completed the transfer of the equity interests in Gamease held by Tao Wang, the former Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, and Dewen Chen, the current Co-Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, to High Century. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Gamease was $1.3 million and High Century held a 100% interest in this entity.
Guanyou Gamespace was incorporated in 2010. As of June 30, 2015, 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. In July 2015, Changyou completed the transfer of the equity interests in Guanyou Gamespace held by Tao Wang and Dewen Chen to Gamease.
Shanghai ICE was acquired by Changyou in 2010. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Shanghai ICE was $1.2 million and Runa Pi and Rong Qi each held a 50% interest in this entity. As of the date of this report, Changyou is still in the process of transfer each individual shareholders’ equity interests in Shanghai ICE to entities that are affiliates of the Sohu Group.
68.258% of the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road were acquired by Gamease in 2011. The remaining 31.742% of the equity interests of Shenzhen 7Road were acquired by Gamease on May 1, 2013. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Shenzhen 7Road was $1.5 million and Gamease held 100% of the equity interests in this entity.
Baina (Wuhan) Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Wuhan Baina Information”) was acquired by Gamease in July 2014. As of June 30, 2015, the registered capital of Wuhan Baina Information was $3.0 million and Gamease and Yongzhi Yang, the chief executive officer of MoboTap, held 60% and 40% interests, respectively, 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 Sohu segment and the Sogou segment are classified as Sohu’s VIEs, and consolidated VIEs under the Changyou segment are classified as Changyou’s VIEs. Cash flows of Sohu’s VIEs
Cash flows of Changyou’s VIEs
Summary of Significant Agreements Currently in Effect Agreements Between Consolidated VIEs and Nominee Shareholders Loan and share pledge agreements between Sohu Era and the shareholders of High Century and Heng Da Yi Tong: These loan agreements provide for loans to the shareholders of High Century and Heng Da Yi Tong for them to make contributions to the registered capital of High Century and Heng Da Yi Tong in exchange for the equity interests in High Century and Heng Da Yi Tong, 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 Heng Da Yi Tong in connection with all actions to be taken by High Century and Heng Da Yi Tong. Pursuant to the loan agreements, the shareholders executed in blank transfers of their equity interests in High Century and Heng Da Yi Tong, which transfers are held by the Sohu Group’s legal department and may be completed and effected at Sohu Era’s election. Loan and share pledge agreements between Sogou Technology and the shareholders of Sogou Information. The loan agreement provides for a loan to Xiaochuan Wang, the individual shareholder of Sogou Information, to be used by him to make contributions to the registered capital of Sogou Information in exchange for his equity interest in Sogou Information. The loan is interest free-and is repayable on demand, but the shareholder may repay the loan only by transferring to Sogou Technology his equity interest in Sogou Information. Under the pledge agreement, all of the shareholders of Sogou Information pledge their equity interests to Sogou Technology to secure the performance of their obligations under the various VIE-related agreements. If any shareholder of Sogou Information breaches any of his or its obligations under any VIE-related agreements, Sogou Technology is entitled to exercise its right as the beneficiary under the share pledge agreement. The share pledge agreement terminates only after all of the obligations of the shareholders under the various VIE-related agreements are no longer in effect.
Exclusive equity interest purchase right agreements between Sogou Technology, Sogou Information and the shareholders of Sogou Information. Pursuant to these agreements, Sogou Technology 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 the lowest purchase price permissible under PRC law. Business operation agreement among Sogou Technology, Sogou Information and the shareholders of Sogou Information. The agreement sets forth the right of Sogou Technology to control the actions of the shareholders of Sogou Information. The agreement has a term of 10 years, renewable at the request of Sogou Technology. Powers of Attorney executed by the shareholders of Sogou Information in favor of Sogou Technology with a term of 10 years, extendable at the request of Sogou Technology. These powers of attorney give Sogou Technology the right to appoint nominees to act on behalf of each of the three Sogou Information shareholders in connection with all actions to be taken by Sogou Information. Loan agreements and equity pledge agreements between Video Tianjin and the shareholders of Tianjin Jinhu. The loan agreements provide for loans to the shareholders of Tianjin Jinhu for them to make contributions to the registered capital of Tianjin Jinhu in exchange for the equity interests in Tianjin Jinhu. Under the equity pledge agreements, the shareholders of Tianjin Jinhu pledge to Video Tianjin their equity interests in Tianjin Jinhu to secure the performance of their obligations under the loan agreements and Tianjin Jinhu’s obligations to Video Tianjin 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 Video Tianjin their equity interests in Tianjin Jinhu. Equity interest purchase right agreements between Video Tianjin, Tianjin Jinhu and the shareholders of Tianjin Jinhu. Pursuant to these agreements, Video Tianjin 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 Tianjin Jinhu all or any part of their equity interests at the lowest purchase price permissible under PRC law. Business operation agreement among Video Tianjin, Tianjin Jinhu and the shareholders of Tianjin Jinhu. The agreement sets forth the right of Video Tianjin to control the actions of the shareholders of Tianjin Jinhu. The agreement has a term of 10 years, renewable at the request of Video Tianjin. Powers of Attorney executed by the shareholders of Tianjin Jinhu in favor of Video Tianjin with a term of 10 years, extendable at the request of Video Tianjin. These powers of attorney give Video Tianjin the right to appoint nominees to act on behalf of each of the Tianjin Jinhu shareholders in connection with all actions to be taken by Tianjin Jinhu. 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 respective shareholders of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace for the shareholders to make contributions to the registered capital of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace in exchange for the equity interests in Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace. Under the equity pledge agreements, the respective shareholders of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace pledge to AmazGame and Gamespace, their equity interests in Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace to secure the performance of their obligations under the loan agreements and Gamease’s and Guanyou Gamespace’s obligations to AmazGame and Gamespace under the various VIE-related 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, as the case may be, 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 have the right, exercisable at any time when it becomes legal to do so under PRC law, to purchase from the respective shareholders of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace 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 by the shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace in favor of Gamespace, with a term of 10 years. These powers of attorney give AmazGame and Gamespace the exclusive right to appoint nominees to act on behalf of their respective shareholders in connection with all actions to be taken by Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace.
Business operation agreements between AmazGame and the shareholders of Gamease and between Gamespace and the shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace. These agreements set forth the right of AmazGame and Gamespace to control the actions of the respective shareholders of Gamease and Guanyou Gamespace. Each agreement has 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 during the term of the agreement, if and when it is 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 further provides that Shanghai ICE or its shareholders will transfer back to ICE Information any such purchase price they have received from ICE Information, upon the request of ICE Information, as and to the extent allowed under PRC law. The agreement terminates only if ICE Information is dissolved. Share pledge agreement among ICE Information, Shanghai ICE and the shareholders of Shanghai ICE. Pledge by the shareholders to ICE Information of their equity interests in Shanghai ICE, to secure the performance of their obligations and Shanghai ICE’s obligations under the various VIE-related agreements. If Shanghai ICE or any of the shareholders of Shanghai ICE breaches its, his or her obligations under any VIE-related agreements, ICE Information is entitled to exercise its rights as pledgee of the equity interests. 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. This agreement terminates only if ICE Information is dissolved. Amended and restated equity interest purchase right agreement among 7Road Technology, Shenzhen 7Road and Gamease, which is Shenzhen 7Road’s sole shareholder. Under this agreement, 7Road Technology and any third-party designated by 7Road Technology have the right, exercisable at any time during the term of the agreement, if and when it is legal to do so under PRC law, to purchase from Gamease all or any part of its shares in Shenzhen 7Road at a nominal purchase price. This agreement has a term of 10 years, is renewable by 7Road Technology for such term as it may determine and is terminable by 7Road Technology by notice to the other parties at any time when, under PRC law as then in effect, 7Road Technology cannot exercise its purchase right, and is also terminable if Shenzhen 7Road’s or 7Road’s existence is terminated, by mutual agreement of the parties or upon the written request of 7Road Technology. Neither Gamease nor Shenzhen 7Road has any power to terminate the agreement. Amended and restated equity interest pledge agreement among 7Road Technology, Shenzhen 7Road and Gamease. Under this agreement, Gamease pledges to 7Road Technology Gamease’s equity interests in Shenzhen 7Road to secure the performance of Gamease’s obligations and Shenzhen 7Road’s obligations under the various VIE-related agreements. If Gamease or Shenzhen 7Road breaches its obligations under any VIE-related agreements, 7Road Technology is entitled to exercise its rights as the beneficiary under the Equity Interest Pledge Agreements. This agreement terminates only after all of the obligations of Gamease and/or of Shenzhen 7Road under the various VIE-related agreements are no longer in effect. Amended and restated business operation agreement among 7Road Technology, Shenzhen 7Road and Gamease. This agreement grants to 7Road Technology the right to control the actions of Shenzhen 7Road and to control the actions of Gamease in its capacity as the sole shareholder of Shenzhen 7Road. This agreement has an initial 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, or upon 30 days’ advance written notice of 7Road Technology to Shenzhen 7Road. Power of attorney executed by Gamease in favor of 7Road Technology. This power of attorney gives 7Road Technology the exclusive right to appoint designees to act on behalf of Gamease in connection with all actions to be taken by Shenzhen 7Road requiring shareholder approval. Share pledge agreement among Beijing Baina Technology, Wuhan Baina Information and the shareholders of Wuhan Baina Information, which are Gamease and Yongzhi Yang. Pledge by the Gamease and Yongzhi Yang to Beijing Baina Technology of their equity interests in Wuhan Baina Information, to secure the performance of their respective obligations and Wuhan Baina Information’s obligations under the various VIE-related agreements. If Wuhan Baina Information or any of the shareholders of Wuhan Baina Information breaches its or his obligations under any VIE-related agreements, Beijing Baina Technology is entitled to exercise its rights as pledgee of the equity interests. Call option agreement among Beijing Baina Technology, Gamease, Wuhan Baina Information and Yongzhi Yang. Provides to Beijing Baina Technology and any third party designated by Beijing Baina Technology the right, exercisable at any time during the term of the agreement, if and when it is legal to do so under PRC law, to purchase from Gamease and Yongzhi Yang all or any part of their shares in Wuhan Baina Information or to purchase from Wuhan Baina Information all or part of its assets or business at the lowest purchase price permissible under PRC law.
Assignment agreement among Beijing Baina Technology, Gamease, Wuhan Baina Information and Yongzhi Yang. Gamease and Yongzhi Yang, as shareholders of Wuhan Baina Information, irrevocably appoint Beijing Baina Technology or its designee to exercise their voting and other rights as shareholders of Wuhan Baina Information. Business Arrangements Between Subsidiaries and Consolidated VIEs Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement between Sohu Era and Sohu Internet. Pursuant to this agreement Sohu Era has the exclusive right to provide technical consultation and other related services to Sohu Internet, in exchange for a percentage of the gross income of Sohu Internet. The agreement has an initial term of two years, and is renewable at the request of Sohu Era. Business cooperation agreement between Sogou Technology and Sogou Information. Pursuant to this agreement, Sogou Information provides Internet information services to Sogou Technology’s customers in exchange for a fee payable to Sogou Information. The agreement has a term of 10 years, and is renewable at the request of Sogou Technology. Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement between Sogou Technology and Sogou Information. Pursuant to this agreement Sogou Technology has the exclusive right to provide technical consultation and other related services to Sogou Information in exchange for a fee. The agreement has a term of 10 years and is renewable at the request of Sogou Technology. Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement between Video Tianjin and Tianjin Jinhu. Pursuant to this agreement Video Tianjin has the exclusive right to provide technical consultation and other related services to Tianjin Jinhu in exchange for a fee. The agreement has a term of 10 years and is renewable at the request of Video Tianjin. Technology support and utilization agreements between AmazGame and Gamease and between Gamespace and Guanyou Gamespace. Pursuant to these agreements, AmazGame and Gamespace 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. Each agreement terminates only when AmazGame or Gamespace is 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. Each agreement terminates only when AmazGame or Gamespace, as the case may be, is 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 terminates only if 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 terminates only if 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. Exclusive Services agreement between Beijing Baina Technology and Wuhan Baina Information. Beijing Baina Technology agrees to provide Wuhan Baina Information with technical services, business consulting, capital equipment lease, market consulting, integration of systems, research and development of products and maintenance of systems. Service fees are to be determined with reference to the specific services provided, based on a transfer pricing analysis.
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 law and regulations prohibiting or restricting foreign ownership of companies that engage in such operations and businesses. While the Sohu Group’s management considers the possibility of such a finding by PRC regulatory authorities under current law and regulations to be remote, on January 19, 2015, the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC, or (the “MOFCOM”) released on its Website for public comment a proposed PRC law (the “Draft FIE Law”) that appears to include VIEs within the scope of entities that could be considered to be foreign invested enterprises (or “FIEs”) that would be subject to restrictions under existing PRC law on foreign investment in certain categories of industry. Specifically, the Draft FIE Law introduces the concept of “actual control” for determining whether an entity is considered to be an FIE. In addition to control through direct or indirect ownership or equity, the Draft FIE Law includes control through contractual arrangements within the definition of “actual control.” If the Draft FIE Law is passed by the People’s Congress of the PRC and goes into effect in its current form, these provisions regarding control through contractual arrangements could be construed to reach the Sohu Group’s VIE arrangements, and as a result the Sohu Group’s VIEs could become explicitly subject to the current restrictions on foreign investment in certain categories of industry. The Draft FIE Law includes provisions that would exempt from the definition of foreign invested enterprises entities where the ultimate controlling shareholders are either entities organized under PRC law or individuals who are PRC citizens. The Draft FIE Law is silent as to what type of enforcement action might be taken against existing VIEs that operate in restricted or prohibited industries and are not controlled by entities organized under PRC law or individuals who are PRC citizens. If a finding were made by PRC authorities, under existing law and regulations or under the Draft FIE Law if it becomes effective, that the Sohu Group’s operation of certain of its operations and businesses through VIEs is prohibited, regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the licensing and operation of such operations and businesses would have broad discretion in dealing with such a violation, including levying fines, confiscating the Sohu Group’s income, revoking the business or operating licenses of the affected businesses, requiring the Sohu Group to restructure its ownership structure or operations, or requiring the Sohu Group to discontinue all or any portion of its operations. Any of these actions could cause significant disruption to the Sohu Group’s business operations, and have a severe adverse impact on the Sohu Group’s cash flows, financial position and operating performance. In addition, it is possible that the contracts among 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 law 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 Sohu 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 Sohu Group’s cash flows, financial position and operating performance would be severely adversely affected. The Sohu Group’s contractual arrangements with respect to its consolidated VIEs are in place. The Sohu Group’s 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. The Sohu Group’s operations and businesses rely on the operations and businesses of its VIEs, which hold certain recognized and unrecognized revenue-producing assets. The recognized revenue-producing assets include goodwill and intangible assets acquired through business acquisitions. Goodwill primarily represents the expected synergies from combining an acquired business with the Sohu Group. Intangible assets acquired through business acquisitions mainly consist of customer relationships, non-compete agreements, user bases, copyrights, trademarks and developed technologies. Unrecognized revenue-producing assets mainly consist of licenses and intellectual property. Licenses include operations licenses, such as Internet information service licenses and licenses for providing content. Intellectual property developed by the Sohu Group mainly consists of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and domain names. The Sohu Group’s operations and businesses may be adversely impacted if the Sohu Group loses the ability to use and enjoy assets held by these VIEs. VIEs Not Consolidated within the Sohu Group As of June 30, 2015, the Group had three VIEs which were not consolidated within the Sohu Group. Since the Sohu Group neither has the power to direct these VIEs’ activities that will significantly impact their economic performance nor has the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, these VIEs that could potentially be significant to these VIEs, the Group is not the primary beneficiary and, accordingly, the Group recognizes the investments under the equity method or the cost method according to the share percentage the Group holds. In assessing the maximum exposure to a loss on the investments compared to the cost of its investment, the Sohu Group determined that it did not have further obligations exceeding the cost of the investments and that there were no terms of the investment arrangements that could require the Sohu Group to provide further financial support to the VIEs.
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| Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity | 10. Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders’ Equity 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.com Inc. that are no longer outstanding and are held by Sohu.com Inc. Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, Sohu.com Inc. did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. Stock Incentive Plan Sohu (excluding Sohu Video), Sogou, Changyou, and Sohu Video have incentive plans, and prior to June 28, 2013 7Road had an incentive plan, for the granting of share-based awards, including common stock or ordinary shares, share options, restricted shares and restricted share units, to their directors, management and other key 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 by Sohu’s shareholders on July 2, 2010. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, there was no share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as these awards were fully vested in 2014. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan was nil and $1.4 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, 2015 is presented below:
No options have been granted under Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan since 2006. No share-based compensation expense has been recognized for share options under Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan since 2010, as the requisite service periods for these share options had been completed by the end of 2009. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, total cash received from the exercise of share options amounted to $1.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total cash received from the exercise of share options amounted to $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively. ii) Summary of restricted share unit activity In 2015, there was no share-based compensation expense recognized for the restricted shares units under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan as these awards were fully vested in the first quarter of 2014. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was nil and $1.4 million, respectively. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units that vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was nil and $9.3 million, respectively. Sohu’s 2010 Stock Incentive Plan On July 2, 2010, the Company’s shareholders adopted the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, which provides for the issuance of up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock, including shares issued pursuant to the vesting and settlement of restricted share units and pursuant to the exercise of share options. The maximum term of any stock right granted 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, 2015, 292,844 shares were available for grant under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. i) Summary of share option activity On February 7, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the contractual grants of options for the purchase of an aggregate of 1,068,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s management and key employees with nominal exercise prices of $0.001. These awards are expected to vest and become exercisable in four equal installments over a period of four years, with each installment vesting upon satisfaction of a service period requirement and certain subjective performance targets. Because the grant date had not been established as of June 30, 2015, compensation expense was accrued beginning on the service inception date and will be re-measured based on the then-current fair value of the awards on each subsequent reporting date until the grant date is established. To determine the fair value of these share options, the public market price of the underlying shares at each reporting date was used and a binomial valuation model was applied. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, total share-based compensation expense recognized for these share options was $7.8 million and $11.6 million, respectively. ii) Summary of restricted share unit activity A summary of restricted share unit activity under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $0.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $1.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
As of June 30, 2015, there was $2.3 million unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.93 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units that vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units that vested during both the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2014 was nil. 3) Sogou Inc. Share-based Awards Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan Sogou adopted a share incentive plan on October 20, 2010. The number of Sogou ordinary shares issuable under the plan was 41,500,000 after an amendment that was effective August 22, 2014 (as amended, the “Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan”). Awards of share rights may be granted under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan to management and employees of Sogou and of any present or future parents or subsidiaries or variable interest entities of Sogou. The maximum term of any share right granted under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan will expire on October 19, 2020. As of June 30, 2015, Sogou had granted options for the purchase of 33,784,325 ordinary shares under the 2010 Sogou Share Incentive Plan. Of the granted options for the purchase of 33,784,325 shares, options for the purchase of 25,314,325 shares 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. Accordingly, for purposes of recognition of share-based compensation expense, each installment is considered to be granted as of that date. As of June 30, 2015, performance targets had been set for options for the purchase of 21,879,950 shares, subject to vesting upon service period requirements for management and key employees being met and Sogou’s achievement of performance targets and, accordingly, such options were considered granted for purposes of recognition of share-based compensation expense. As of June 30, 2015, options for the purchase of 21,428,375 shares had become vested and exercisable because both the service period and the performance requirements had been met, and of such vested options, options for the purchase of 15,319,755 shares had been exercised. Of the granted share options, options for the purchase of 8,470,000 shares will become vested and exercisable in four or five equal installments, with (i) the first installment vesting upon Sogou’s completion of an IPO of its ordinary shares (“Sogou’s IPO”) and the expiration of all underwriters’ lockup periods applicable to Sogou’s 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 completion of an IPO is considered to be a performance condition of the awards. An IPO 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, 2015 for the options for the purchase of 8,470,000 shares that are subject to vesting upon completion of Sogou’s IPO. On June 15, 2013, Sogou granted options for the purchase of 3,960,000 ordinary shares, which would have vested and become exercisable in four equal installments, with (i) the first installment vesting upon the first anniversary of the occurrence of either (each, an “Event”): (a) completion of Sogou’s IPO or (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 Sogou’s assets or shares, and (ii) each of the three subsequent installments vesting on the second, third and fourth anniversaries, respectively, of the occurrence of an Event. However, if there was no Event by June 15, 2015, all installments of the options would cease to vest and be cancelled. As there had not been an Event as of June 15, 2015, all of the options ceased to vest and were cancelled. A summary of share option activity under the Sogou 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan was $1.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan was $539,000 and $922,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2015, there was $0.1 million in unrecognized compensation expenses related to the unvested share options. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.31 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 market yields of U.S. Treasury securities with an estimated country-risk differential as of the valuation date. An exercise multiple was estimated as the ratio of the 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 0% or 1% for Sogou management’s share options granted as of June 30, 2015 and 12% for Sogou employees’ share options granted as of June 30, 2015. 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%. Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement Under an arrangement providing for Sogou share-based awards to be available for grants to members of Sohu’s Board of Directors, management and other key employees (“Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement”), which was approved by the boards of directors of Sohu and Sogou in March 2011, Sohu has the right to provide to members of Sohu’ Board of Directors, management and other 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 or $0.001 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 $2.0 million. As of June 30, 2015, Sohu had granted options for the purchase of 10,724,500 Sogou ordinary shares to members of Sohu’ Board of Directors, management and other key employees under the Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement.
Of the granted options for the purchase of 10,724,500 shares, options for the purchase of 8,309,500 shares will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon a service period requirement for Sohu’s management and key employees being met, as well as Sogou’s achievement of performance targets for the corresponding period. Options for the purchase of 15,000 shares granted to members of Sohu’ Board of Directors will become vested and exercisable upon a service period requirement being met. The performance target for each installment will be set at the beginning of each vesting period. Accordingly, for purposes of recognition of share-based compensation expense, each installment is considered to be granted as of that date. As of June 30, 2015, performance targets had been set for options for the purchase of 8,154,500 shares vesting upon service period requirements for Sohu’s management and key employees being met and Sogou’s achievement of performance targets and, accordingly, such share options were considered granted. As of June 30, 2015, options for the purchase of 8,064,740 shares had become vested and exercisable because both the service period and the performance requirements had been met, and vested options for the purchase of 6,407,000 shares had been exercised. The remaining options for the purchase of 2,400,000 shares 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 options for the purchase of 2,400,000 shares 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, 2015 for these options for the purchase of 2,400,000 shares. A summary of share option activity as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement was $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement was $1.3 million. As of June 30, 2015, there were $0.1 million unrecognized compensation expenses related to the unvested share options. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.38 years. The method used to determine the fair value of share options granted to members of Sohu’s Board of Directors and to Sohu’s executive officers and other 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 In the first and second quarter of 2013, a portion of the share options granted under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan and the Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement were exercised early, and the resulting Sogou ordinary shares were transferred to trusts with the original option grantees as beneficiaries. The trusts will distribute the shares to those beneficiaries in installments based on the vesting requirements under the original option agreements. Although these trust arrangements caused a modification of the terms of these share options, the modification was not considered substantive. Accordingly, 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. As of June 30, 2015, options for the purchase of 15,320,000 shares granted under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan and options for the purchase of 612,500 shares granted under the Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement, or options for the purchase of a total of 15,932,500 shares, had been exercised early but had not been distributed to the beneficiaries of the trusts. All of the early-exercised shares that were distributed to those beneficiaries by the trusts in accordance with the vesting requirements under the original option agreements have been included in the disclosures under the headings “Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan” and “Share-based Awards to Sohu Management” above. Tencent Share-based Awards Granted to Employees Who Transferred to Sogou with Soso Search-related Businesses Certain persons who became Sogou employees when Tencent’s Soso search-related businesses were transferred to Sogou on September 16, 2013 had been granted restricted share units under Tencent’s share award arrangements prior to the transfer of the businesses to Sogou. These Tencent restricted share units will continue to vest under the original Tencent share award arrangements provided the transferred employees continue to be employed by Sogou during the requisite service period. After the transfer of the Soso search-related businesses to Sogou, Sogou applied the guidance in ASC 505-50 to measure the related compensation expense, based on the then-current fair value at each reporting date, which is deemed to have been incurred by Tencent as an investor on Sogou’s behalf. To determine the then-current fair value of the Tencent restricted share units granted to these employees, the public market price of the underlying shares at each reporting date was applied. Because Sogou is not required to reimburse Tencent for such share-based compensation expense, the related amount was recorded by Sogou as a capital contribution from Tencent. As of June 30, 2015, unvested Tencent restricted share unit awards held by these employees provided for the issuance of up to 408,800 ordinary shares of Tencent, taking into consideration a five-for-one split of Tencent’s shares that became effective in May 2014. Share-based compensation expense of $0.9 million and $2.4 million related to these Tencent restricted share units was recognized in the Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. As of June 30, 2015, there was $2.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to these unvested restricted share units. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.38 years. 3) 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 ordinary shares issued pursuant to the exercise of share options and upon vesting and settlement of restricted share units. The 2,000,000 reserved shares became 20,000,000 ordinary shares in March 2009 when Changyou effected a ten-for-one share split of its ordinary shares. Most of the awards granted under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan vest over a period of four years. The maximum term of any share right granted 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. Through June 30, 2015, Changyou had granted under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan 15,000,000 ordinary shares to its former chief executive officer Tao Wang, through Prominence Investments Ltd., which is an entity that may be deemed under applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission to be beneficially owned by Tao Wang. As of June 30, 2015, Changyou had also granted under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan restricted share units, settleable upon vesting by the issuance of an aggregate of 4,664,598 ordinary shares, to certain members of its management other than Tao Wang, and certain other Changyou employees. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan was $31,000 and negative $11,000, respectively. The negative $11,000 resulted from Changyou’s reversal of share-based compensation expense for restricted share units that were cancelled during the first quarter of 2015 due to termination of employment prior to vesting. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan was $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
i) Share-based Awards granted before Changyou’s IPO All of the restricted ordinary shares and restricted share units granted before Changyou’s IPO became vested in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Hence there was no share-based compensation expense recognized with respect to such restricted ordinary shares and restricted share units since their respective vesting dates. ii) Share-based Awards granted after Changyou’s IPO Through June 30, 2015, in addition to the share-based awards granted before Changyou’s IPO, Changyou had granted restricted share units, settleable upon vesting with the issuance of an aggregate of 1,631,726 ordinary shares, to certain members of its management other than Tao Wang and to certain of its other 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, 2015 is presented below:
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above restricted share units was $31,000 and negative $11,000, respectively. The negative $11,000 resulted from Changyou’s true-up of share-based compensation expense for forfeited restricted share units that would have become fully vested during the first quarter of 2015. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above restricted share units was $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2015, there was $0.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to these unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.03 years. The total fair value of these restricted share units vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The total fair value of these restricted share units vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $0.01 million and $0.44 million, respectively. Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan On June 27, 2014, Changyou reserved 2,000,000 of its Class A ordinary shares under the Changyou.com Limited 2014 Share Incentive Plan (the “Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan”) for the purpose of making share incentive awards to certain members of its management and key employees. On November 2, 2014, the number of Class A ordinary shares reserved under the Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan increased from 2,000,000 to 6,000,000. As of June 30, 2015, 1,602,000 shares were available for grant under the Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan. i) Summary of share option activity On November 2, 2014, Changyou approved the contractual grant of an aggregate of 2,416,000 Class A restricted share units to certain members of its management and certain other employees. On February 16, 2015, Changyou’s Board of Directors approved the conversion of 2,400,000 of these Class A restricted share units into options for the purchase of Class A ordinary shares at an exercise price of $0.01. On June 1, 2015, Changyou’s Board of Directors approved the legal grant of options for the purchase of an aggregate of 1,998,000 Class A restricted share units to certain members of its management and certain other employees at an exercise price of $0.01.
These options provide for vesting in four equal installments over a period of four years, with each installment vesting upon satisfaction of a service period requirement and the achievement of certain subjective performance targets. The grant date had not been established as of June 30, 2015, because a mutual understanding had not been reached between Changyou and the recipients clarifying the subjective performance requirements. Compensation expense for these options is accrued commencing on the service inception date and is re-measured based on the then-current fair value of the options on each subsequent reporting date until the grant date is established. To determine the fair value of these share options, the public market price of the underlying shares at each reporting date was used and a binomial valuation model was applied. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, share-based compensation expense recognized for these share options under the Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan was $7.1 million and $11.0 million, respectively. ii) Summary of restricted share unit activity As of June 30, 2015, Changyou had contractually granted under the 2014 Share Incentive Plan an aggregate of 16,000 Class A restricted share units to an employee. These Class A restricted share units are subject to vesting over a four-year period commencing on their grant dates. The fair values as of the grant dates of the restricted share units were determined based on market price of Changyou’s ADSs on the grant dates. A summary of activity for these restricted share units as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is presented below:
For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, share-based compensation expense recognized for these restricted share units under the Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan was negative $43,000 and negative $17,000, respectively, due to termination of employment during the second quarter of 2015, prior to vesting. As of June 30, 2015, there was no unrecognized compensation expense for these restricted share units, as all of them had been forfeited. 4) Sohu Video Share-based Awards On January 4, 2012, Sohu Video adopted the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan, under which 25,000,000 ordinary shares of Sohu Video are reserved for the purpose of making share incentive awards to management and key employees of Sohu Video and to Sohu management. The maximum term of any share incentive award granted under the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan will expire on January 3, 2021. As of June 30, 2015, grants of options for the purchase of 16,368,200 ordinary shares of Sohu Video had been contractually made under the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan, and options for the purchase of 4,972,800 ordinary shares were vested. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, total share-based compensation expense recognized for vested options under the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan was $0.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, total share-based compensation expense recognized for vested options under the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan was $4.2 million. The fair value of the options contractually granted to management and key employees of Sohu Video and to Sohu management was estimated on the reporting date using the BP Model, with the following assumptions used:
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| Changyou Share Repurchase | 11. Changyou Share Repurchase 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. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, Changyou repurchased under the share repurchase program 52,446 of its ADSs, representing 104,892 ordinary shares, at an aggregate cost of approximately $1.33 million. As of June 30, 2015, Changyou had repurchased under the share repurchase program 807,246 of its ADSs, representing 1,614,492 ordinary shares, at an aggregate cost of approximately $22.1 million. |
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| Sogou Transactions | 12. Sogou Transactions On October 22, 2010, Sogou issued and sold 24.0 million, 14.4 million and 38.4 million, respectively, of its newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares to Alibaba Investment Limited, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (“Alibaba”); China Web; and Photon for $15 million, $9 million, and $24 million, respectively. On June 29, 2012, Sohu purchased Alibaba’s 24.0 million Sogou Series A Preferred Shares for a purchase price of $25.8 million. On September 16, 2013, Sogou entered into a series of agreements with Tencent, Sohu Search and Photon pursuant to which Sogou issued Series B Preferred Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares to Tencent for a net amount of $448 million in cash and Tencent transferred its Soso search-related businesses and certain other assets to Sogou (collectively, the “Sogou-Tencent Transactions”). Also on that date, Sogou entered into Repurchase Option Agreements with Sohu Search and Photon, and a Repurchase/put Option Agreement with China Web, with respect to all of the Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou held by Sohu Search and China Web, and a portion of the Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou held by Photon. Also on that date, Sogou, Sohu Search, Photon, Mr. Xiaochuan Wang, four other members of Sogou’s management (collectively, the “Sohu Parties”) and Tencent entered into a Shareholders Agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) under which the parties agreed to vote their Sogou shares in all elections of directors to elect three designees of Sohu Search and two designees of Tencent. On September 17, 2013, Sogou paid a special dividend to the three holders of Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou in the aggregate amount of $300.9 million, of which Sohu Search received $161.2 million, Photon received $43.0 million, and China Web received $96.7 million. On December 2, 2013, Tencent invested $1.5 million in cash in Sogou Information, which is a VIE of Sogou, as additional consideration in connection with the Sogou-Tencent Transactions, in return for a 45% equity interest in Sogou Information. Through a share pledge agreement and an exclusive equity interest purchase right agreement between Tencent and Sogou Technology, and similar agreements between the other two shareholders of Sogou Information, Sogou Technology controls all shareholder voting rights in Sogou Information, has the power to direct the activities of Sogou Information, and is the primary beneficiary of Sogou Information, and Tencent and the other two shareholders of Sogou Information act as Sohu Technology’s nominees. On March 24, 2014, Sogou purchased from China Web, pursuant to the Repurchase/put Option Agreement between Sogou and China Web, 14.4 million Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou, for an aggregate purchase price of $47.3 million. In June 2014, Sogou repurchased approximately 4.2 million of its Class A Ordinary Shares from noncontrolling shareholders, a majority of whom were employees of the Group, for an aggregate purchase price of $41.6 million. Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, the Sohu Group will hold approximately 52% of the total voting power and control the election of the Board of Directors of Sogou, assuming that the remaining repurchase options are exercised, Tencent’s non-voting Class B Ordinary Shares are converted to voting shares, and all share options under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan and all share options under the Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement are granted and exercised. As Sohu.com Inc. is the controlling shareholder of Sogou, Sohu.com Inc. consolidates Sogou in the Group’s consolidated financial statements, and recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting economic interests in Sogou held by shareholders other than Sohu.com Inc.
Sohu’s Shareholding in Sogou As of June 30, 2015, Sogou had outstanding a combined total of 357,471,338 ordinary shares and preferred shares held as follows:
132,806,250 Class A Ordinary Shares and 24,000,000 Series A Preferred Shares. Of the Class A Ordinary Shares, 5,606,250 shares are subject to purchase from Sohu.com Inc. under options held by Sohu management and key employees. All of the 24,000,000 Series A Preferred Shares are subject to repurchase by Sogou commencing March 16, 2014;
38,400,000 Series A Preferred Shares, of which 6,400,000 are subject to repurchase by Sogou commencing March 16, 2014;
6,757,875 Class A Ordinary Shares, 65,431,579 Series B Preferred Shares and 79,368,421 non-voting Class B Ordinary Shares; and
Because no ordinary shares will be issued with respect to share options granted by Sogou until they are vested and exercised, 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 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/(Loss) per Share. Terms of Sogou Preferred Shares In connection with the Sogou-Tencent Transactions, Sogou’s shareholders adopted a Fifth Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association and Second Amended and Restated Articles of Association (together, the “Revised Sogou Memorandum and Articles”), which became effective on September 16, 2013. The following is a summary of some of the key terms of the Sogou Series A Preferred Shares and Series B Preferred Shares (collectively, the “Sogou Preferred Shares”) under the Revised Sogou Memorandum and Articles. Dividend Rights Sogou may not declare or pay dividends on its Class A Ordinary Shares or Class B Ordinary Shares (collectively, “Ordinary Shares”) unless the holders of the Sogou Preferred Shares then outstanding first receive a dividend on each outstanding 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 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 and from the date of issuance of the Series B Preferred Shares at the rate per annum of $0.411 per Series B 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 B Preferred Shares are entitled to receive an amount per share equal to the greater of (i) $6.847 plus any unpaid Accruing Dividends or (ii) such amount per share as would have been payable if the Series B Preferred Shares had been converted into Ordinary Shares prior the Liquidation Event, and holders of Series A Preferred Shares are entitled to receive, after payment to the holders of the Series B Preferred Shares but 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 or (ii) such amount per share as would be payable if the Series A Preferred Shares had been converted into Ordinary Shares immediately prior to the Liquidation Event. Redemption Rights The Sogou Preferred Shares are not redeemable at the option of the holders.
Conversion Rights Each Sogou Preferred Share is convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time, and without the payment of additional consideration by the holder. Each Sogou Preferred Share is convertible into such number of Class A Ordinary Shares as is determined, in the case of Series A Preferred Shares, by dividing $0.625 by the then-effective conversion price for Series A Preferred Shares, which is initially $0.625, and, in the case of Series B Preferred Shares, by dividing $7.267 by the then-effective conversion price for Series B Preferred Shares, which is initially $7.267. The conversion prices of the Sogou Preferred Shares are 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 $0.625, in the case of Series A Preferred Shares, or less than $7.267, in the case of Series B Preferred Shares, subject to certain customary exceptions, such as shares issued pursuant to the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan. Each Sogou Preferred Share will be automatically converted into Class A Ordinary Shares of Sogou upon the closing of a qualified IPO of Sogou based on the then-effective conversion ratio of such Sogou Preferred Share, which is currently one-for-one for both Series A Preferred Shares and Series B Preferred Shares. Voting Rights Each holder of Sogou Preferred Shares is entitled to cast the number of votes equal to the number of Class A Ordinary Shares into which the Sogou Preferred Shares held by such holder are then convertible. Other Rights The holders of Sogou Preferred Shares have various other rights typical of preferred share investments. Terms of Sogou Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares The Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares have identical rights, except that Class B Ordinary Shares do not have voting rights unless the holders of at least a majority of the then outstanding Class B Ordinary Shares elect, by written notice to Sogou, to convert them into shares with voting rights. |
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| Noncontrolling Interest | 13. Noncontrolling Interest The primary majority-owned subsidiaries and VIEs of the Sohu Group which are consolidated in its consolidated financial statements with noncontrolling interest recognized are Sogou and Changyou. Noncontrolling Interest for Sogou Since Sohu.com Inc. controls the election of the Board of Directors of Sogou, Sohu.com Inc. is Sogou’s controlling shareholder. Therefore, Sogou’s financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu.com Inc. for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Sogou held by shareholders other than Sohu.com Inc. (the “Sogou noncontrolling shareholders”), Sogou’s net income /(loss) attributable to the Sogou 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 the Sogou 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 the Sogou noncontrolling shareholders’ investments in Sogou Preferred Shares and Ordinary Shares are accounted for as a noncontrolling interest classified as permanent equity in the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets, as the Sohu Group has the right to reject a redemption requested by the noncontrolling interest. These treatments are based on the terms governing investment, and on the terms of the classes of Sogou shares held, by the noncontrolling shareholders in Sogou. By virtue of these terms, Sogou’s losses have been and will be allocated in the following order:
Net income from Sogou has been, and future net income from Sogou will be, allocated in the following order:
Noncontrolling Interest for Changyou As Sohu.com Inc. is Changyou’s controlling shareholder, Changyou’s financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu.com Inc. for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Changyou held by shareholders other than Sohu.com Inc. (the “Changyou noncontrolling shareholders”), Changyou’s net income /(loss) attributable to the Changyou 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 the Changyou 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.com Inc.’s ownership in Changyou, are recorded as noncontrolling interest in the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets. Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets was $566.5 million and $487.2 million, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interest of Sogou As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, noncontrolling interest of Sogou of $188.5 million and $145.5 million, respectively, was recognized in the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets, representing Sogou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to shareholders other than Sohu.com Inc.; Sogou’s share-based compensation expense; the investments of shareholders other than Sohu.com Inc. in Preferred Shares and Ordinary Shares of Sogou; the repurchase of Sogou Series A Preferred Shares from China Web on March 24, 2014; and Sogou’s repurchase of Class A Ordinary Shares from noncontrolling shareholders in June 2014. Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, noncontrolling interest of Changyou of $378.0 million and $341.7 million, respectively, was recognized in the Sohu Group’s consolidated balance sheets, representing as of both dates a 32% economic interest in Changyou’s net assets held by shareholders other than Sohu.com Inc. and reflecting the reclassification of Changyou’s share-based compensation expense from shareholders’ additional paid-in capital to noncontrolling interest.
Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income was $38.7 million and $65.2 million, respectively, compared to a net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest of $9.4 million and $14.4 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.
Noncontrolling Interest of Sogou For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, $25.9 million in net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest of Sogou and a $9.9 million net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest of Sogou, respectively, was recognized in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss), representing Sogou’s net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders other than Sohu.com Inc. Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, $12.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest of Changyou, representing the 32% economic interest in Changyou attributable to shareholders other than Sohu.com Inc. for both periods, was recognized in the Sohu Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. |
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| Net Income /(loss) per Share | 14. Net Income /(Loss) per Share Basic net income /(loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income /(loss) 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 /(loss) 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 /(loss) per share. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, 72,000 and 80,000, respectively, common shares potentially issuable upon the exercise or settlement of share-based awards using the treasury stock method were anti-dilutive and excluded from the denominator for calculation of diluted net loss per share. Additionally, for purposes of calculating the numerator of diluted net income /(loss) per share, the net income /(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Inc. is adjusted as follows. The adjustment will not be made if there is an anti-dilutive effect.
In the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s diluted net income /(loss) per share, assuming a dilutive effect, the percentage of Sohu.com Inc.’s shareholding in Sogou was calculated by treating convertible preferred shares issued by Sogou as having been converted at the beginning of the period and unvested share options with the performance targets achieved as well as vested but unexercised share options as having been exercised during the period. The dilutive effect of share-based awards with a performance requirement was not considered before the performance targets were actually met. The effect of this calculation is presented as “incremental dilution from Sogou” in the table below. Assuming an anti-dilutive effect, all of these Sogou shares and share options are excluded from the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s diluted income /(loss) per share. As a result, Sogou’s net income /(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Inc. on a diluted basis equals the number used for the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s basic net income /(loss) per share.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, all of these Sogou shares and share options had an anti-dilutive effect, and therefore were excluded from the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s diluted net loss per share, and “incremental dilution from Sogou” in the table below was zero.
In the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s diluted net income /(loss) per share, assuming a dilutive effect, 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.com Inc. in Changyou to decrease. As a result, Changyou’s net income /(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Inc. on a diluted basis decreased accordingly. The effect of this calculation is presented as “incremental dilution from Changyou” in the table below. Assuming an anti-dilutive effect, all of these Changyou restricted share units are excluded from the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s diluted net income /(loss) per share. As a result, Changyou’s net income /(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Inc. on a diluted basis equals the number used for the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s basic net income /(loss) per share. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, all of these Changyou restricted share units had a dilutive effect, and therefore were included in the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s diluted net loss per share. This impact is presented as “incremental dilution from Changyou” in the table below. On March 24, 2014 Sogou purchased from China Web 14.4 million Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou for an aggregate purchase price of $47.3 million. The transaction gave rise to a deemed dividend amounting to $27.7 million, which was deemed to have been contributed by Sohu.com Inc., as a holder of ordinary shares of Sogou, for the difference between the price Sogou paid to China Web for the Series A Preferred Shares and the carrying amount of these 14.4 million Series A Preferred Shares in the Group’s consolidated financial statements. This deemed dividend has been subtracted from net loss attributable to Sohu.com Inc. for the six months ended June 30, 2014 in the table below when calculating the basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. The following table presents the calculation of Sohu.com Inc.’s basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share data).
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| Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | 15. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In February 2015, the FASB issued Consolidation (Topic 810) —Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. The amendments in Topic 810 respond to stakeholders’ concerns about the current accounting for consolidation of variable interest entities, by changing aspects of the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate such entities. Under the amendments, all reporting entities are within the scope of Subtopic 810-10, Consolidation—Overall, including limited partnerships and similar legal entities, unless a scope exception applies. The amendments are intended to be an improvement to current U.S. GAAP, as they simplify the codification of FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), with changes including reducing the number of consolidation models through the elimination of the indefinite deferral of Statement 167 and placing more emphasis on risk of loss when determining a controlling financial interest. The amendments are effective for publicly-traded companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Group is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements of adopting this guidance. |
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| Subsequent Events | 16. Subsequent Events In July, 2015, Changyou repurchased under Changyou’s share repurchase program (see Note 11- Changyou Share Repurchase) 557,600 ADSs, representing 1,115,200 ordinary shares, at an aggregate cost of approximately $12.9 million. Changyou’s share repurchase program expired on July 26, 2015. As of July 26, 2015, Changyou had repurchased under the share repurchase program an aggregate of 1,364,846 Changyou ADSs, representing 2,729,692 ordinary shares, at an aggregate cost of approximately $35 million. |
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| Revenues | $ 493,566 | $ 400,151 | $ 948,898 | $ 765,466 |
| Number of VIEs not consolidated | 3 | 3 | ||
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| Revenues | $ 493,566 | $ 400,151 | $ 948,898 | $ 765,466 | ||||||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (220,594) | (168,687) | (442,496) | (307,399) | ||||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 272,972 | 231,464 | 506,402 | 458,067 | ||||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (606) | (1,199) | (858) | (985) | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | 272,366 | 230,265 | 505,544 | 457,082 | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
| Product development | (94,537) | (94,924) | (191,952) | (209,993) | ||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (103,115) | (134,495) | (185,998) | (276,146) | ||||||||||
| General and administrative | (38,882) | (37,285) | (77,093) | (70,541) | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (17,934) | (25,366) | (29,908) | (30,820) | ||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (254,468) | (292,070) | (484,951) | (587,500) | ||||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | 17,898 | (61,805) | 20,593 | (130,418) | ||||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | (437) | 694 | 2,717 | 4,444 | ||||||||||
| Net interest income | 6,228 | 8,779 | 12,263 | 17,236 | ||||||||||
| Exchange difference | (687) | 59 | (870) | 637 | ||||||||||
| Income /(loss) before income tax expense | 23,002 | (52,273) | 34,703 | (108,101) | ||||||||||
| Income tax (expense) /benefit | (11,519) | 1,740 | (27,819) | 1,526 | ||||||||||
| Net income /(loss) | 11,483 | (50,533) | 6,884 | (106,575) | ||||||||||
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues | 146,508 | [1] | 135,085 | [2] | 277,874 | [1] | 253,069 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (100,984) | (85,397) | (206,479) | (153,500) | ||||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 45,524 | 49,688 | 71,395 | 99,569 | ||||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (508) | [3] | (700) | [3] | (663) | [3] | (344) | [3] | ||||||
| Gross profit | 45,016 | 48,988 | 70,732 | 99,225 | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
| Product development | (23,443) | (21,825) | (48,654) | (44,332) | ||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (51,103) | (54,494) | (95,926) | (107,938) | ||||||||||
| General and administrative | (16,586) | (12,075) | (31,585) | (21,390) | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (8,791) | [3] | (4,770) | [3] | (12,143) | [3] | (7,515) | [3] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | (99,923) | (93,164) | (188,308) | (181,175) | ||||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | (54,907) | (44,176) | (117,576) | (81,950) | ||||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | (1,045) | 1,399 | (57) | 3,427 | ||||||||||
| Net interest income | 663 | 2,635 | 1,845 | 4,549 | ||||||||||
| Exchange difference | (244) | (14) | (236) | (88) | ||||||||||
| Income /(loss) before income tax expense | (55,533) | (40,156) | (116,024) | (74,062) | ||||||||||
| Income tax (expense) /benefit | (1,926) | (452) | (4,551) | (3,349) | ||||||||||
| Net income /(loss) | (57,459) | (40,608) | (120,575) | (77,411) | ||||||||||
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues | 147,491 | [1] | 90,951 | [2] | 263,799 | [1] | 160,923 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (60,399) | (39,988) | (111,366) | (71,689) | ||||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 87,092 | 50,963 | 152,433 | 89,234 | ||||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (54) | [3] | (482) | [3] | (107) | [3] | (513) | [3] | ||||||
| Gross profit | 87,038 | 50,481 | 152,326 | 88,721 | ||||||||||
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| Product development | (32,561) | (25,286) | (61,712) | (49,469) | ||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (21,596) | (14,309) | (38,943) | (25,349) | ||||||||||
| General and administrative | (4,346) | (2,590) | (6,917) | (5,187) | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (2,059) | [3] | (20,603) | [3] | (6,943) | [3] | (23,429) | [3] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | (60,562) | (62,788) | (114,515) | (103,434) | ||||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | 26,476 | (12,307) | 37,811 | (14,713) | ||||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 3 | 103 | 90 | 2,459 | ||||||||||
| Net interest income | 1,468 | 402 | 2,685 | 854 | ||||||||||
| Exchange difference | (283) | (78) | (290) | (163) | ||||||||||
| Income /(loss) before income tax expense | 27,664 | (11,880) | 40,296 | (11,563) | ||||||||||
| Income tax (expense) /benefit | (2,084) | 0 | (3,314) | 0 | ||||||||||
| Net income /(loss) | 25,580 | (11,880) | 36,982 | (11,563) | ||||||||||
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues | 202,154 | [1] | 177,781 | [2] | 410,851 | [1] | 358,534 | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (59,635) | (43,519) | (125,203) | (82,663) | ||||||||||
| Segment gross profit | 142,519 | 134,262 | 285,648 | 275,871 | ||||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (44) | [3] | (17) | [3] | (88) | [3] | (128) | [3] | ||||||
| Gross profit | 142,475 | 134,245 | 285,560 | 275,743 | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
| Product development | (39,760) | (48,977) | (83,978) | (118,535) | ||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (32,820) | (69,387) | (54,726) | (149,960) | ||||||||||
| General and administrative | (17,782) | (22,452) | (38,335) | (43,620) | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (7,047) | [3] | (441) | [3] | (10,907) | [3] | (637) | [3] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | (97,409) | (141,257) | (187,946) | (312,752) | ||||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | 45,066 | (7,012) | 97,614 | (37,009) | ||||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | 1,905 | 434 | 5,342 | 1,051 | ||||||||||
| Net interest income | 4,097 | 5,742 | 7,733 | 11,833 | ||||||||||
| Exchange difference | (160) | 151 | (344) | 888 | ||||||||||
| Income /(loss) before income tax expense | 50,908 | (685) | 110,345 | (23,237) | ||||||||||
| Income tax (expense) /benefit | (7,509) | 2,192 | (19,954) | 4,875 | ||||||||||
| Net income /(loss) | 43,399 | 1,507 | 90,391 | (18,362) | ||||||||||
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues | (2,587) | [1] | (3,666) | [2] | (3,626) | [1] | (7,060) | [2] | ||||||
| Segment cost of revenues | 424 | 217 | 552 | 453 | ||||||||||
| Segment gross profit | (2,163) | (3,449) | (3,074) | (6,607) | ||||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | 0 | [3] | 0 | [3] | 0 | [3] | 0 | [3] | ||||||
| Gross profit | (2,163) | (3,449) | (3,074) | (6,607) | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
| Product development | 1,227 | 1,164 | 2,392 | 2,343 | ||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 2,404 | 3,695 | 3,597 | 7,101 | ||||||||||
| General and administrative | (168) | (168) | (256) | (344) | ||||||||||
| SBC in operating expenses | (37) | [3] | 448 | [3] | 85 | [3] | 761 | [3] | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,426 | 5,139 | 5,818 | 9,861 | ||||||||||
| Operating profit /(loss) | 1,263 | 1,690 | 2,744 | 3,254 | ||||||||||
| Other income /(expense) | (1,300) | (1,242) | (2,658) | (2,493) | ||||||||||
| Net interest income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Exchange difference | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Income /(loss) before income tax expense | (37) | 448 | 86 | 761 | ||||||||||
| Income tax (expense) /benefit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Net income /(loss) | $ (37) | $ 448 | $ 86 | $ 761 | ||||||||||
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Segment Information (Segment Assets Information by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,001,979 | $ 876,340 | $ 1,050,362 | $ 1,287,288 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 266,478 | 230,401 | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 540,977 | 540,778 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 3,060,458 | 2,867,009 | ||||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents | 354,090 | 431,272 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 158,864 | 137,183 | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 247,846 | 252,255 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 1,232,102 | [1] | 1,159,403 | [2] | ||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents | 293,619 | 224,273 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 21,918 | 15,341 | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 60,622 | 44,686 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 398,415 | [1] | 305,975 | [2] | ||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents | 354,270 | 220,795 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 85,789 | 77,969 | ||||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 232,509 | 243,837 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 1,781,106 | [1] | 1,547,965 | [2] | ||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | (93) | (92) | ||||||||
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| Total assets | $ (351,165) | [1] | $ (146,334) | [2] | ||||||
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Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
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Jun. 01, 2015
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
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Feb. 16, 2015
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
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Jan. 04, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
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Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Employees
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Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
Exchange Program of 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, Scheme I [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
7Road [Member]
Exchange Program of 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, Scheme I [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
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Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
Exchange Program of 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, Scheme I [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
First Anniversary [Member]
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Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
Exchange Program of 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, Scheme I [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Second Anniversary [Member]
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Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
Exchange Program of 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, Scheme I [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Third Anniversary [Member]
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Jul. 10, 2012
7Road [Member]
Exchange Program of 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, Scheme II [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
7Road [Member]
Exchange Program of 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, Scheme II [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Employees
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Jun. 30, 2015
7Road [Member]
Exchange Program of 7Road 2012 Share Incentive Plan, Scheme II [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of options granted | 1,068,000 | 1,068,000 | 1,998,000 | 16,368,200 | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of Class A restricted share units approved to converted into options | 2,400,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Installments of share options granted | Four equal installments | Four equal installments | Four equal installments | Four equal installments | ||||||||||||||||
| Awards vesting period | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 1,500,000 | 25,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of outstanding shares on a fully-diluted basis | 10.00% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number of options vested | 4,972,800 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | $ 2.90 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ratio of restricted share unit to be vested and payable | 40.00% | 30.00% | 30.00% | |||||||||||||||||
| Vesting period commencing on grant date | 7 years | |||||||||||||||||||
| Employees newly involved under the plan | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Compensation expense recognized with respect to the modification | $ 4,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Compensation expense will be recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income ratably over the remaining vesting period of the awards | 30,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Capitalized share-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||||||||||||||
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Share-Based Compensation Expense (Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized for Share Awards of Sohu, Changyou, Sogou and Sohu Video) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | ||||||
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Sohu (excluding Sohu Video) [Member]
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||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 8,360,000 | 1,277,000 | 12,737,000 | 3,905,000 | ||||||
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Sogou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,144,000 | [1] | 20,603,000 | [1] | 6,936,000 | [1] | 22,935,000 | [1] | ||
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Changyou [Member]
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||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 7,091,000 | 459,000 | 10,994,000 | 739,000 | ||||||
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Sohu Video [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 945,000 | $ 4,227,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 4,227,000 | ||||||
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Fair Value Measurements (Held-for-Sale Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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|---|---|---|
| Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 14,871 | |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 13,677 | |
| Goodwill | 109,735 | |
| Fixed assets | 6,567 | |
| Intangible assets | 6,331 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 364 | |
| Held-for-sale assets | 151,545 | 0 |
| Deferred tax liability | (959) | |
| Accrued payroll and welfare | (628) | |
| Deferred revenue | (138) | |
| Tax payable | (1,054) | |
| Held-for-sale liabilities | $ (2,779) | $ 0 |
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Taxation (PRC Corporate Income Tax, Narrative) (Details)
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6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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| Income Tax and Tax Rate [Line Items] | |
| Unified income tax rate | 25.00% |
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High and New Technology Enterprises [Member]
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| Income Tax and Tax Rate [Line Items] | |
| Preferential income tax rate | 15.00% |
| Preferential income tax rate period (years) | 3 years |
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Software Enterprise [Member]
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| Income Tax and Tax Rate [Line Items] | |
| Preferential income tax rate | 12.50% |
| Preferential income tax rate period (years) | 3 years |
| Income tax exemption period beginning with first profitable year | 2 years |
| Tax rate reduction rate | 50.00% |
|
Software Enterprise [Member] | Gamespace [Member]
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| Income Tax and Tax Rate [Line Items] | |
| Preferential income tax rate | 12.50% |
| Preferential income tax rate period (years) | 3 years |
| Tax rate reduction rate | 50.00% |
|
Software Enterprise [Member] | 7Road Technology [Member]
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| Income Tax and Tax Rate [Line Items] | |
| Preferential income tax rate | 12.50% |
| Preferential income tax rate period (years) | 3 years |
| Tax rate reduction rate | 50.00% |
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Key National Software Enterprise [Member]
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| Income Tax and Tax Rate [Line Items] | |
| Preferential income tax rate | 10.00% |
| Preferential income tax rate period (years) | 2 years |
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Key National Software Enterprise [Member] | AmazGame [Member]
|
|
| Income Tax and Tax Rate [Line Items] | |
| Preferential income tax rate | 10.00% |
| Preferential income tax rate period (years) | 2 years |
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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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Taxation (PRC Withholding Tax on Dividends, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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|
| Withholding tax on dividends [Line Items] | |
| Withholding tax rate on dividends, foreign invested enterprises distributed to holding companies outside Mainland China | 10.00% |
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Changyou [Member]
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|
| Withholding tax on dividends [Line Items] | |
| Deferred tax liabilities related to withholding tax | $ 24.2 |
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Hong Kong [Member]
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| Withholding tax on dividends [Line Items] | |
| Preferential withholding tax rate on dividends, distributed to holding companies outside Mainland China | 5.00% |
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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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Taxation (PRC Value Added Tax and Business Tax, Narrative) (Details)
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6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Advertising and search and Web directory revenues and revenues from Changyou's Web game operations not developed in house [Member]
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|
| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| Output VAT | 6.00% |
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Sale of software revenues derived from 7Road [Member]
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|
| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| Value-added tax rate | 17.00% |
| Value-added tax rate, immediate tax refund rate | 14.00% |
| Value-added tax rate, net rate | 3.00% |
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MMOG operations and self-developed mobile games revenues [Member]
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| Business Tax and Value Added Tax [Line Items] | |
| Business tax rate | 5.00% |
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Taxation (U.S. Corporate Income Tax, Narrative) (Details) (Maximum [Member])
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6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Maximum [Member]
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| U.S. Corporate Income Tax [Line Items] | |
| U.S. corporate income tax rate | 35.00% |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Contractual Obligations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2015
|
|---|---|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | $ 715,851 |
|
Repayment of principal of bank loans [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 370,000 |
|
Purchases of content and services - video [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 96,658 |
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Purchases of bandwidth [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 79,673 |
|
Purchase of cinema advertisement slot rights [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 55,825 |
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Operating leases obligations [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 40,387 |
|
Expenditures for operating rights for licensed games with technological feasibility [Member] | PC Games [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 27,434 |
|
Expenditures for operating rights for licensed games with technological feasibility [Member] | Mobile games [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 5,522 |
|
Purchase of content and services - others [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 17,908 |
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Interest payment commitment [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 13,635 |
|
Fees for operating rights for licensed games in development [Member] | PC Games [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 1,692 |
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Fees for operating rights for licensed games in development [Member] | Mobile games [Member]
|
|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | 2,831 |
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Others [Member]
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|
| Contractual Obligation [Line Items] | |
| Total contractual obligation | $ 4,286 |
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VIEs (VIEs Consolidated within Sohu Group, Basic Information, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 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 | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
Consolidated VIEs [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
High Century [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
High Century [Member]
Dr. Charles Zhang [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
High Century [Member]
Wei Li [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu Internet [Member]
High Century [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu Internet [Member]
Heng Da Yi Tong [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Donglin [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Donglin [Member]
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Donglin [Member]
Sohu Internet [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Heng Da Yi Tong [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Heng Da Yi Tong [Member]
Dr. Charles Zhang [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Heng Da Yi Tong [Member]
Wei Li [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Focus Interactive [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Focus Interactive [Member]
Heng Da Yi Tong [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Focus Interactive [Member]
Heng Da Yi Tong [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
Ye Deng [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
Xuemei Zhang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Guangzhou Qianjun [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Guangzhou Qianjun [Member]
Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou Information [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou Information [Member]
High Century [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou Information [Member]
Xiaochuan Wang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou Information [Member]
Tencent [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Gamease [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Gamease [Member]
High Century [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
Tao Wang [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
Dewen Chen [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Shanghai ICE [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Shanghai ICE [Member]
Runa Pi [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Shanghai ICE [Member]
Rong Qi [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
|
May 01, 2013
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
Gamease [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
Gamease [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Shenzhen 7Road [Member]
Gamease [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Wuhan Baina Information [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Wuhan Baina Information [Member]
Gamease [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Wuhan Baina Information [Member]
Yongzhi Yang [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate amount of loans due from related parties | $ 14.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registered capital and PRC statutory reserves | 83.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registered capital | $ 4.6 | $ 1.6 | $ 1.5 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.6 | $ 0.5 | $ 3.3 | $ 2.5 | $ 1.3 | $ 1.5 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.5 | $ 3.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ownership percentage | 80.00% | 20.00% | 75.00% | 25.00% | 100.00% | 80.00% | 20.00% | 100.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 100.00% | 45.00% | 10.00% | 45.00% | 100.00% | 60.00% | 40.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 100.00% | 60.00% | 40.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of acquired equity interest | 50.00% | 100.00% | 31.742% | 68.258% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Former name of VIE | "Beijing Sohu Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd." ("Sohu Entertainment") | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VIEs (VIEs Consolidated within Sohu Group, Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||
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Jun. 30, 2014
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| ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,001,979 | $ 1,050,362 | $ 1,001,979 | $ 1,050,362 | $ 876,340 | $ 1,287,288 |
| Restricted time deposits | 250,866 | 250,866 | 282,186 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 266,478 | 266,478 | 230,401 | |||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 129,700 | 129,700 | 116,704 | |||
| Held-for-sale assets | 151,545 | 151,545 | 0 | |||
| Fixed assets, net | 540,977 | 540,977 | 540,778 | |||
| Goodwill | 193,830 | 193,830 | 303,426 | |||
| Intangible assets, net | 88,784 | 88,784 | 110,691 | |||
| Other non-current assets | 35,220 | 35,220 | 37,344 | |||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 132,742 | 132,742 | 127,758 | |||
| Accrued liabilities | 294,517 | 294,517 | 239,231 | |||
| Receipts in advance and deferred revenue | 134,063 | 134,063 | 127,740 | |||
| Held-for-sale liabilities | 2,779 | 2,779 | 0 | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | 378,046 | 378,046 | 383,818 | |||
| Net revenue | 493,566 | 400,151 | 948,898 | 765,466 | ||
| Net loss | 11,483 | (50,533) | 6,884 | (106,575) | ||
| Cash flows | ||||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | 200,341 | (30,341) | ||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) investing activities | (79,112) | 24,854 | ||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) financing activities | 14,167 | (226,994) | ||||
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Consolidated VIEs [Member]
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| ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 108,648 | 108,648 | 39,534 | |||
| Restricted time deposits | 294 | 294 | 294 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 151,461 | 151,461 | 129,881 | |||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 25,780 | 25,780 | 23,827 | |||
| Held-for-sale assets | 150,753 | 150,753 | 0 | |||
| Intercompany receivables due from the Company's subsidiaries | 210,844 | 210,844 | 176,902 | |||
| Total current assets | 647,780 | 647,780 | 370,438 | |||
| Fixed assets, net | 9,747 | 9,747 | 12,597 | |||
| Goodwill | 45,160 | 45,160 | 154,774 | |||
| Intangible assets, net | 28,214 | 28,214 | 39,726 | |||
| Other non-current assets | 74,914 | 74,914 | 79,115 | |||
| Total assets | 805,815 | 805,815 | 656,650 | |||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 22,636 | 22,636 | 3,495 | |||
| Accrued liabilities | 68,083 | 68,083 | 78,051 | |||
| Receipts in advance and deferred revenue | 54,813 | 54,813 | 53,641 | |||
| Held-for-sale liabilities | 7,832 | 7,832 | 0 | |||
| Other current liabilities | 161,805 | 161,805 | 53,564 | |||
| Intercompany payables due to the Company's subsidiaries | 299,219 | 299,219 | 259,009 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 614,388 | 614,388 | 447,760 | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | 22,686 | 22,686 | 25,262 | |||
| Total liabilities | 637,074 | 637,074 | 473,022 | |||
| Net revenue | 311,563 | 254,129 | 616,594 | 505,249 | ||
| Net loss | (9,691) | (43,785) | (17,539) | (88,459) | ||
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| Cash flows | ||||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | 74,112 | 15,935 | ||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) investing activities | (126) | (979) | ||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) financing activities | 569 | 0 | ||||
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| Cash flows | ||||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | (33,539) | 23,802 | ||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) investing activities | 44,713 | (84,578) | ||||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) financing activities | $ 0 | $ (793) | ||||
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VIEs (VIEs Consolidated within Sohu Group, Summary of Significant Agreements Currently in Effect, Narrative) (Details)
|
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Sogou Technology [Member] | Sogou Information [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement term | 10 years |
| Business cooperation agreement term | 10 years |
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Sogou Technology [Member] | Sogou Information [Member] | Shareholders of Sogou Information [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
| Powers of attorney term | 10 years |
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Video Tianjin [Member] | Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement term | 10 years |
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Video Tianjin [Member] | Tianjin Jinhu [Member] | Shareholders of Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
| Powers of attorney term | 10 years |
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AmazGame [Member] | Shareholders of Gamease [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
| Powers of attorney term | 10 years |
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Gamespace [Member] | Shareholders of Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
| Powers of attorney term | 10 years |
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7Road Technology [Member] | Shenzhen 7Road [Member] | Gamease [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Business operation agreement term | 10 years |
| Equity interest purchase right agreement term | 10 years |
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Sohu Era [Member] | Sohu Internet [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Exclusive technology consulting and service agreement term | 2 years |
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VIEs (VIEs Not Consolidated within Sohu Group, Narrative) (Details)
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Jun. 30, 2015
Entities
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|---|---|
| VIEs [Abstract] | |
| Number of VIEs not consolidated | 3 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Treasury Stock) (Details) (Sohu [Member], Common Stock [Member])
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6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Shares repurchased | 0 | 0 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jan. 24, 2010
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | |
|
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 | 9,500,000 | |||
| Awards vesting period | 4 years | ||||
| Maximum term of share rights granted under share incentive plan | 10 years | ||||
| Plan expiration date | Jan. 24, 2010 | ||||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 9,128,724 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1,400,000 | |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, Share Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | ||||
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Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
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||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 110,000 | |||||||
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (104,000) | |||||||
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | 0 | |||||||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 6,000 | 6,000 | ||||||
| Number of Shares, Vested, Ending balance | 6,000 | 6,000 | ||||||
| Number of Shares, Exercisable, Ending balance | 6,000 | 6,000 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 19.20 | |||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 19.28 | |||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 17.79 | $ 17.79 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested, Ending Balance | $ 17.79 | $ 17.79 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable, Ending Balance | $ 17.79 | $ 17.79 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Beginning balance | 0.41 | |||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 0.11 | 0.11 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Vested, Ending Balance | 0.11 | 0.11 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Exercisable, Ending Balance | 0.11 | 0.11 | ||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Beginning balance | 3,737,000 | [1] | ||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Ending balance | 253,000 | [1] | 253,000 | [1] | ||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested, Ending Balance | 253,000 | [1] | 253,000 | [1] | ||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable, Ending Balance | 253,000 | [1] | 253,000 | [1] | ||||
| Closing stock price | $ 59.09 | $ 59.09 | ||||||
| Total intrinsic value of share options exercised in period | 4,300,000 | |||||||
| Number of options granted in period | 0 | |||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | |||||||
| Total cash received from the exercise of share options | $ 1,300,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 2,000,000 | $ 400,000 | ||||
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 |
|
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
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||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 1,400,000 | |
| Total fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 0 | $ 9,300,000 | ||
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, Narrative) (Details) (Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member])
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6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jul. 02, 2010
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Plan expiration date | Jul. 01, 2020 | |
|
Common Stock [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 1,500,000 | |
| Maximum term of share rights granted under share incentive plan | 10 years | |
| Shares available for grant | 292,844 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, Share Option Activity, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Feb. 07, 2015
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
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Feb. 07, 2015
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Number of options granted | 1,068,000 | 1,068,000 | ||||||
| Exercise prices of option granted | $ 0.001 | |||||||
| Installments of share options granted | Four equal installments | Four equal installments | ||||||
| Awards vesting period | 4 years | 4 years | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $ 11,600,000 | ||
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) (USD $)
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 |
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Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
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||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 67 | |||
| Number of Units, Granted | 17 | |||
| Number of Units, Vested | (6) | |||
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (8) | |||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 70 | 70 | ||
| Number of Units, Expected to vest | 54 | 54 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 78.16 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | $ 53.71 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 64.07 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 82.81 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 72.91 | $ 72.91 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest | $ 71.72 | $ 71.72 | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 600,000 | 1,300,000 | 1,200,000 | 2,500,000 |
| Unrecognized compensation expense | 2,300,000 | 2,300,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period for recognition | 11 months 5 days | |||
| Total fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 200,000 | $ 0 | $ 300,000 | $ 0 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
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Aug. 22, 2014
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Vesting upon Service Period and Achievement of Performance Targets [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Vesting upon Completion of Sogou's IPO and Expiration of All Underwriters' Lockup Periods [Member]
|
Jun. 15, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Vesting upon Completion of Event [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Vesting upon Completion of Event [Member]
|
|||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 41,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum term of share rights granted under share incentive plan | 10 years | 10 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plan expiration date | Oct. 19, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of options granted | 33,784,325 | 25,314,325 | 8,470,000 | 3,960,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Installments of share options granted | Four equal installments | Four or five equal installments | Four equal installments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of options for which performance targets had been set | 21,879,950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of options vested and exercisable | 21,428,375 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated number of share options exercised | 15,319,755 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Starting date of waiting period for certain events which all installments of remaining options will cease to vest If there has not | Jun. 15, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | $ 2,144,000 | [1] | $ 20,603,000 | [1] | $ 6,936,000 | [1] | $ 22,935,000 | [1] | $ 1,100,000 | $ 539,000 | $ 3,900,000 | $ 922,000 | |||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 100,000 | $ 100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period for recognition | 3 months 22 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Share Option Activity) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], Stock Options [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Years
|
|
|
Sogou [Member] | Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 19,117,000 |
| Number of Shares, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (27,000) |
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | (4,060,000) |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 15,030,000 |
| Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest thereafter, Ending balance | 6,331,000 |
| Number of Shares, Exercisable, Ending balance | 6,109,000 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 0.236 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 0.300 |
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Vested and expected to vest thereafter | 7.07 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Share Option Assumptions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], Stock Options [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Weighted average expected option life | 7 years |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.62% |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (post-vesting) | 0.00% |
| Volatility rate | 49.00% |
| Fair value | $ 5.85 |
|
Maximum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 3.05% |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (post-vesting) | 12.00% |
| Volatility rate | 54.00% |
| Fair value | $ 6.35 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Share Option Assumptions, Narrative) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], Stock Options [Member])
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Contract life of the option | 10 years |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
|
Employees [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Estimated forfeiture rate | 12.00% |
|
Management [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Estimated forfeiture rate | 0.00% |
|
Minimum [Member] | Management [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Estimated forfeiture rate | 0.00% |
|
Maximum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Estimated forfeiture rate | 12.00% |
|
Maximum [Member] | Management [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Estimated forfeiture rate | 1.00% |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Apr. 14, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Vesting upon Service Period and Achievement of Performance Targets [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Vesting upon Completion of Sogou's IPO and Expiration of All Underwriters' Lockup Periods [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Vesting upon Completion of Sogou's IPO and Expiration of All Underwriters' Lockup Periods [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Management and Key Employees [Member]
Vesting upon Service Period and Achievement of Performance Targets [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Board of Directors [Member]
Vesting upon Service Period and Achievement of Performance Targets [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Minimum [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Maximum [Member]
|
|||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 12,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed exercise price of ordinary share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.625 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sogou's ordinary shares previously held by Sohu | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of options granted | 10,724,500 | 2,400,000 | 2,400,000 | 8,309,500 | 15,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Installments of share options granted | Five equal installments | Four equal installments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of options for which performance targets had been set | 8,154,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of options vested and exercisable | 8,064,740 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated number of share options exercised | 6,407,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 18,540,000 | 26,566,000 | 30,767,000 | 31,806,000 | 2,144,000 | [1] | 20,603,000 | [1] | 6,936,000 | [1] | 22,935,000 | [1] | 100,000 | 1,300,000 | 700,000 | 1,300,000 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 100,000 | $ 100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period for recognition | 4 months 17 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement, Share Option Activity) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member], Stock Options [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Years
|
|
|
Sogou [Member] | Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 4,165,000 |
| Number of Shares, Granted | 15,000 |
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (11,000) |
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | (6,000) |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 4,163,000 |
| Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest thereafter, Ending balance | 1,658,000 |
| Number of Shares, Exercisable, Ending balance | 1,658,000 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 0.623 |
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 6.96 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement, Share Option Assumptions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member], Stock Options [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Weighted average expected option life | 7 years |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.62% |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (post-vesting) | 0.00% |
| Volatility rate | 52.00% |
| Fair value | $ 5.23 |
|
Maximum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 3.01% |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (post-vesting) | 8.00% |
| Volatility rate | 54.00% |
| Fair value | $ 7.03 |
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou Inc. Share-based Awards, Option Modification) (Details) (Sogou [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Incremental compensation expense | $ 0 |
|
Ordinary shares [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Accumulated number of share options early exercised | 15,932,500 |
|
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Ordinary shares [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Accumulated number of share options early exercised | 15,320,000 |
|
Sohu Management Sogou Share Option Arrangement [Member] | Ordinary shares [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Accumulated number of share options early exercised | 612,500 |
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Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, plan modification, accumulated stock options early exercised. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Tencent Share-based Awards Granted to Employees Who Transferred to Sogou with Soso Search-related Businesses) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
|
May 31, 2014
Sogou [Member]
Tencent [Member]
Tencent Share-based Awards Related to Soso [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Tencent [Member]
Tencent Share-based Awards Related to Soso [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
Tencent [Member]
Tencent Share-based Awards Related to Soso [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 408,800 | 408,800 | |||||||||||||||
| Stock split, conversion ratio | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | $ 2,144,000 | [1] | $ 20,603,000 | [1] | $ 6,936,000 | [1] | $ 22,935,000 | [1] | $ 900,000 | $ 2,400,000 | |||
| Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 2,100,000 | $ 2,100,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period for recognition | 2 years 4 months 17 days | ||||||||||||||||
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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 | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Changyou [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 2,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance as a result of share split | 20,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock split, conversion ratio | 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Awards vesting period | 4 years | |||||||||||||||||
| Maximum term of share rights granted under share incentive plan | 10 years | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares or units granted | 15,000,000 | 4,664,598 | ||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | $ 7,091,000 | $ 459,000 | $ 10,994,000 | $ 739,000 | $ 31,000 | $ 500,000 | $ (11,000) | $ 700,000 | ||||||
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Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance as result of stock split No definition available.
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The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards Granted before Changyou's IPO, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 7,091,000 | 459,000 | 10,994,000 | 739,000 |
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's Share-based Awards Granted before IPO [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 0 | |||
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|
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No authoritative reference available. No definition available.
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|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards Granted after Changyou's IPO, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 7,091,000 | 459,000 | 10,994,000 | 739,000 |
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's Share-based Awards Granted after IPO [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Awards vesting period | 4 years | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | 31,000 | 500,000 | (11,000) | 700,000 |
| Unrecognized compensation expense | 700,000 | 700,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted average period for recognition | 1 year 11 days | |||
| Total fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 400,000 | $ 10,000 | $ 700,000 | $ 440,000 |
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's Share-based Awards Granted after IPO [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member] | Ordinary shares [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Number of shares or units granted | 1,631,726 | 1,631,726 | ||
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|
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The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards Granted after Changyou's IPO, Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Changyou's Share-based Awards Granted after IPO [Member], Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's Share-based Awards Granted after IPO [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 220 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (47) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (54) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 119 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest | 113 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 14.09 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 14.92 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 14.12 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 13.75 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest | $ 13.77 |
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|
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The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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The weighted average price of the restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan, Narrative) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member], Class A Ordinary Shares [Member])
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Nov. 02, 2014
|
Jun. 27, 2014
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 6,000,000 | 2,000,000 | |
| Shares available for grant | 1,602,000 |
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|
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No authoritative reference available. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan, Share Option Activity, 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 01, 2015
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Feb. 16, 2015
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Changyou [Member]
|
Jun. 01, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Nov. 02, 2014
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Feb. 16, 2015
Changyou [Member]
Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
| Number of shares or units granted | 1,998,000 | 1,998,000 | 2,416,000 | ||||||||||||
| Number of Class A restricted share units approved to converted into options | 2,400,000 | 2,400,000 | |||||||||||||
| Exercise prices of option granted | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | |||||||||||||
| Installments of share options granted | Four equal installments | Four equal installments | Four equal installments | ||||||||||||
| Awards vesting period | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | $ 7,091,000 | $ 459,000 | $ 10,994,000 | $ 739,000 | $ 7,100,000 | $ 11,000,000 | |||||
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|
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Fixed exercise price of shares No definition available.
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The installments of share options granted No definition available.
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Number of RSU Approved Converted into Options No definition available.
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The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan, Restricted Share Unit Activity, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 7,091,000 | 459,000 | 10,994,000 | 739,000 |
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Number of shares or units granted | 16,000 | 16,000 | ||
| Awards vesting period | 4 years | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | (43,000) | (17,000) | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
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|
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The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan, Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member], Class A Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou 2014 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 16 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | 0 |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (16) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 0 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest | 0 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 12.64 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 12.64 |
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The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu Video Share-based Awards, Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu Video [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sohu Video [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu Video [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sohu Video [Member]
|
Jan. 04, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2015
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2014
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Ordinary shares [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 25,000,000 | ||||||||||||
| Maximum term of share rights granted under share incentive plan | 10 years | ||||||||||||
| Plan expiration date | Jan. 03, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Number of options granted | 16,368,200 | 16,368,200 | |||||||||||
| Number of options vested | 4,972,800 | 4,972,800 | |||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 18,540,000 | $ 26,566,000 | $ 30,767,000 | $ 31,806,000 | $ 945,000 | $ 4,227,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 4,227,000 | $ 900,000 | $ 4,200,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 4,200,000 | |
| X | ||||||||||
|
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Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, accumulated share options vested and exercisable (including vested shares had been exercised) No definition available.
|
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The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu Video Share-based Awards, Share Option Assumptions) (Details) (Sohu Video [Member], Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member], Stock Options [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
|
|
Sohu Video [Member] | Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 2.58% |
| Exercise multiple | 2.8 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (post-vesting) | 10.00% |
| Weighted average expected option life | 6 years 6 months |
| Volatility rate | 58.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Fair value | $ 0.83 |
| X | ||||||||||
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The minimum multiple of the stock option's exercise price that could trigger the holder of the option to exercise. No definition available.
|
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The estimated possibility that the stock option's holder terminates contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. No definition available.
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|
Changyou Share Repurchase (Details) (Changyou [Member], Changyou Share Repurchase Program Authorized in 2013 [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jul. 26, 2015
|
Jul. 26, 2013
|
|
| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Share repurchase program, aggregate cost | $ 1.33 | ||
| Aggregate Repurchased Shares, Cost | 22.1 | ||
|
ADS [Member]
|
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Share repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 100 | ||
| Share repurchase program, period in force | 2 years | ||
| Share repurchase program, shares repurchased | 52,446 | ||
| Aggregate repurchased shares | 807,246 | ||
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| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Share repurchase program, shares repurchased | 104,892 | ||
| Aggregate repurchased shares | 1,614,492 |
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Sogou Transactions (Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares and Sogou-Tencent Transactions)(Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
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Sep. 16, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Tencent [Member]
Designees
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Sep. 16, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Sohu Search [Member]
Designees
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Sep. 17, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
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Jun. 29, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
Alibaba Investment Limited [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
Alibaba Investment Limited [Member]
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Sep. 17, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
China Web [Member]
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Mar. 24, 2014
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
China Web [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
China Web [Member]
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Sep. 17, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
Photon [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
Photon [Member]
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Sep. 17, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
Sohu Search [Member]
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Sep. 16, 2013
Sogou [Member]
Series B Preferred Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Tencent [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Dec. 02, 2013
Sogou Information [Member]
Tencent [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 24,000,000 | 14,400,000 | 38,400,000 | ||||||||||||
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | $ 15 | $ 9 | $ 24 | ||||||||||||
| Purchase of Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 24,000,000 | 14,400,000 | |||||||||||||
| Purchase of Series A Preferred Shares, aggregate purchase price | 25.8 | 47.3 | |||||||||||||
| Cash proceeds from Tencent | 448.0 | 1.5 | |||||||||||||
| Number of designees to elect directors by shareholder | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| Special dividend paid to Series A Preferred Shareholders by Sogou | 300.9 | 96.7 | 43.0 | 161.2 | |||||||||||
| Ownership percentage held by Tencent | 45.00% | ||||||||||||||
| Shares repurchased | 4,200,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Aggregate purchase price | $ 41.60 | ||||||||||||||
| Voting power held by parent pursuant to Shareholders Agreement | 52.00% | ||||||||||||||
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Sogou Transactions (Sohu's Shareholding in Sogou) (Details) (Sogou [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 357,471,338 |
|
Sohu.com Inc. [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Impact on Sohu's basic net income per share | $ 0 |
|
Sohu.com Inc. [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 132,806,250 |
| Shares to be purchased by Sohu management and key employees | 5,606,250 |
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Sohu.com Inc. [Member] | Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 24,000,000 |
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Sohu.com Inc. [Member] | Series A Preferred Shares [Member] | Repurchase Option [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Series A Preferred Shares subjected to repurchase, shares | 24,000,000 |
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Photon [Member] | Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 38,400,000 |
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Photon [Member] | Series A Preferred Shares [Member] | Repurchase Option [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Series A Preferred Shares subjected to repurchase, shares | 6,400,000 |
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Tencent [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 6,757,875 |
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Tencent [Member] | Series B Preferred Shares [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 65,431,579 |
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Tencent [Member] | Non-voting Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 79,368,421 |
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Various Employees of Sogou and Sohu [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |
| Shares, outstanding | 10,707,213 |
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Sogou Transactions (Terms of Sogou Preferred Shares) (Details) (Sogou [Member], USD $)
|
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Dividend rate per annum per Preferred Share | $ 0.0375 |
| Preferred share conversion price | $ 0.625 |
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Series A Preferred Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Times over original sales price preferred shareholders entitled to receive in event of liquidation | 1.3 |
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Series A Preferred Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Preferred share conversion price | $ 0.625 |
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Series B Preferred Shares [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Dividend rate per annum per Preferred Share | $ 0.411 |
| Preferred share conversion price | $ 7.267 |
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Series B Preferred Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Liquidation Preference Price | $ 6.847 |
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Series B Preferred Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
| Preferred share conversion price | $ 7.267 |
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Noncontrolling Interest (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest in consolidated balance sheets | $ 566,529 | $ 566,529 | $ 487,245 | ||
| Net income /(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 38,682 | (9,443) | 65,203 | (14,378) | |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest in consolidated balance sheets | 188,511 | 188,511 | 145,538 | ||
| Net income /(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 25,869 | (9,853) | 38,282 | (8,735) | |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest in consolidated balance sheets | 378,018 | 378,018 | 341,707 | ||
| Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated balance sheets | 32.00% | 32.00% | 32.00% | ||
| Net income /(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ 12,813 | $ 222 | $ 26,921 | $ (6,408) | |
| Percentage of net loss and net income attributable to noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 32.00% | 32.00% | |||
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Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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|---|---|---|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in consolidated balance sheets | $ 566,529 | $ 487,245 |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in consolidated balance sheets | 188,511 | 145,538 |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in consolidated balance sheets | $ 378,018 | $ 341,707 |
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Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Net income /(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ 38,682 | $ (9,443) | $ 65,203 | $ (14,378) |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Net income /(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 25,869 | (9,853) | 38,282 | (8,735) |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Net income /(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 12,813 | 222 | 26,921 | (6,408) |
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Net income /(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ 0 | $ 188 | $ 0 | $ 765 |
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Sogou [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Sogou [Member]
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Mar. 24, 2014
Sogou [Member]
China Web [Member]
Series A Preferred Shares [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Potential common shares issuable upon exercise or settlement of share-based awards [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Potential common shares issuable upon exercise or settlement of share-based awards [Member]
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| Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||||||
| Anti-dilutive potential common shares | 72,000 | 80,000 | |||||
| Incremental dilution | $ 0 | $ (3,416,000) | $ 0 | $ (2,170,000) | |||
| Purchase of Series A Preferred Shares, shares | 14,400,000 | ||||||
| Purchase of Series A Preferred Shares, aggregate purchase price | 47,300,000 | ||||||
| Deemed dividend | $ 27,700,000 | ||||||
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Net Income /(Loss) per Share (Calculation of Sohu Group's Basic and Diluted Net Income /(Loss) per Share) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
|
Jun. 30, 2015
|
Jun. 30, 2014
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| Numerator: | ||||
| Net loss attributable to Sohu.com Inc., basic (after subtracting the deemed dividend to noncontrolling Sogou Series A Preferred shareholders) | $ (27,199) | $ (41,090) | $ (58,319) | $ (119,944) |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||
| Net loss attributable to Sohu.com Inc., diluted | (27,538) | (44,509) | (58,879) | (122,114) |
| Denominator: | ||||
| Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | 38,587 | 38,475 | 38,556 | 38,443 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||
| Share options and restricted share units | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | 38,587 | 38,475 | 38,556 | 38,443 |
| Basic net loss per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ (0.70) | $ (1.07) | $ (1.51) | $ (3.12) |
| Diluted net loss per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ (0.71) | $ (1.16) | $ (1.53) | $ (3.18) |
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| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||
| Incremental dilution | 0 | (3,416) | 0 | (2,170) |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||
| Incremental dilution | $ (339) | $ (3) | $ (560) | $ 0 |
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Subsequent Events (Details) (Changyou [Member], Changyou Share Repurchase Program Authorized in 2013 [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2015
ADS [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2015
Ordinary shares [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member]
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Jul. 26, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member]
ADS [Member]
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Jul. 26, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member]
ADS [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2015
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Ordinary shares [Member]
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Jul. 26, 2015
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Ordinary shares [Member]
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| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Share repurchase program, shares repurchased | 52,446 | 104,892 | 557,600 | 1,115,200 | |||||
| Share repurchase program, aggregate cost | $ 1.33 | $ 12.90 | |||||||
| Aggregate repurchased shares | 807,246 | 1,614,492 | 1,364,846 | 2,729,692 | |||||
| Aggregate Repurchased Shares, Cost | $ 22.1 | $ 35.0 | |||||||
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