10-K Filing

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. CIK: 1570585 FY 2020

Filing Information

Form Type	10-K
Accession Number	`0001570585-21-000025`
Period End Date	20201231
Filing Date	20210216
Fiscal Year	2020
Fiscal Period	FY
XBRL Instance	lbtya-20201231_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 71 Income Statement 84 Cash Flow Statement 188 Stockholders Equity 27 Comprehensive Income 22

Balance Sheet 71 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Investments measured at fair value	`InvestmentsFairValueDisclosure`	$3.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments measured at fair value	`InvestmentsFairValueDisclosure`	$1.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$8.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$1.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 4, 6, 7 and 8)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets (notes 4, 6, 7 and 8)	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$831.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$10.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $3,466.0 million and $1,289.2 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`LongTermInvestments`	$4.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $3,466.0 million and $1,289.2 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 7)	`LongTermInvestments`	$5.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 10 and 12)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$8.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 10 and 12)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$13.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10 )	`Goodwill`	$14.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10 )	`Goodwill`	$10.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 10 )	`Goodwill`	$13.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 10)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 10)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$572.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets (note 13)	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$565.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets (note 13)	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale (note 6)	`AssetsHeldForSaleNotPartOfDisposalGroup`	$24.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale (note 6)	`AssetsHeldForSaleNotPartOfDisposalGroup`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$59.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$49.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$963.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$618.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 4)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$834.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 4)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$430.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`DebtCurrent`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`DebtCurrent`	$3.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$307.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$253.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 8)	`DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgesLiabilities`	$252.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 8)	`DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgesLiabilities`	$390.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (notes 12 and 16)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (notes 12 and 16)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$8.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$13.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 11 and 12)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$24.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$23.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 6)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 4, 8, 12, 13, 16 and 17)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$4.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 4, 8, 12, 13, 16 and 17)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$35.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$45.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 8, 11, 13, 17 and 19)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 8, 11, 13, 17 and 19)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$5.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$6.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$4.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$6.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury shares, at cost	`TreasuryStockValue`	$100.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury shares, at cost	`TreasuryStockValue`	$100.00K	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liberty Global shareholders	`StockholdersEquity`	$13.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liberty Global shareholders	`StockholdersEquity`	$13.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-364.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-407.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$59.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$49.05B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 84 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$11.54B	USD	Annual
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$11.96B	USD	Annual
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$11.98B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.44B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.25B	USD	Annual
Programming and other direct costs of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.24B	USD	Annual
Other operating (note 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$1.78B	USD	Annual
Other operating (note 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$1.64B	USD	Annual
Other operating (note 15)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$1.72B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (note 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.05B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (note 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.11B	USD	Annual
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (note 15)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.22B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.65B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.33B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization (note 10)	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.86B	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (notes 5, 16 and 17)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$156.00M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (notes 5, 16 and 17)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$248.20M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net (notes 5, 16 and 17)	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$98.60M	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$10.80B	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$11.12B	USD	Annual
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$9.86B	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$745.50M	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$839.10M	USD	Annual
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.12B	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$1.48B	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$1.39B	USD	Annual
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$1.19B	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$1.13B	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-192.00M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 8)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-879.30M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-94.80M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$90.40M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-1.42B	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net (notes 7, 9 and 11)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$45.20M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net (notes 7, 9 and 11)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$-384.50M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net (notes 7, 9 and 11)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$72.00M	USD	Annual
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-216.70M	USD	Annual
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-233.20M	USD	Annual
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-65.00M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-8.70M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-198.50M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 7)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-245.30M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$114.40M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$43.40M	USD	Annual
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$76.10M	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.90B	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-3.84B	USD	Annual
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-677.30M	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.72B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.16B	USD	Annual
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$161.80M	USD	Annual
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.57B	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.57B	USD	Annual
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-256.90M	USD	Annual
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$253.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 13)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$253.00M	USD	Annual
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.41B	USD	Annual
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.41B	USD	Annual
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.47B	USD	Annual
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	$730.30M	USD	Annual
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.16B	USD	Annual
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	$12.32B	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	$1.10B	USD	Annual
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	`DiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalOfDiscontinuedOperationNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$13.05B	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Net earnings	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$2.26B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$11.64B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.47B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$850.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$124.70M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$161.30M	USD	Annual
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$116.80M	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.63B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$725.30M	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$11.52B	USD	Annual
Basic and diluted loss from continuing operations attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (note 3) (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasicAndDiluted`	$-1.97	USD	Annual
Basic and diluted loss from continuing operations attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (note 3) (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasicAndDiluted`	$-2.16	USD	Annual
Basic and diluted loss from continuing operations attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (note 3) (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasicAndDiluted`	$-2.70	USD	Annual
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfShareOutstandingBasicAndDiluted`	778.68M	shares	Annual
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfShareOutstandingBasicAndDiluted`	705.79M	shares	Annual
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfShareOutstandingBasicAndDiluted`	602.08M	shares	Annual

Cash Flow Statement 188 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.47B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$850.00M	USD	Annual
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$8.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$11.64B	USD	Annual
Earnings from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$2.26B	USD	Annual
Restricted cash included in assets held for sale	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCashAndCashEquivalents`	$3.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in assets held for sale	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCashAndCashEquivalents`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Earnings from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	$13.05B	USD	Annual
Restricted cash included in assets held for sale	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCashAndCashEquivalents`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Earnings from discontinued operations	`IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax`	-	USD	Annual
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$15.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.41B	USD	Annual
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.41B	USD	Annual
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$38.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$6.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Loss from continuing operations	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.47B	USD	Annual
Restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashandRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashandRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in current and long-term assets of discontinued operations	`RestrictedCashandRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$206.00M	USD	Annual
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$8.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$348.00M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$305.80M	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.65B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$2.33B	USD	Annual
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.86B	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$248.20M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$98.60M	USD	Annual
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$156.00M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$44.80M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$53.70M	USD	Annual
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$56.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-879.30M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$1.13B	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-192.00M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-1.42B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-94.80M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$90.40M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$-384.50M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$72.00M	USD	Annual
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$45.20M	USD	Annual
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-233.20M	USD	Annual
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-65.00M	USD	Annual
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-216.70M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-245.30M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-198.50M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-8.70M	USD	Annual
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-198.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$65.50M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$438.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$438.10M	USD	Annual
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$65.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-261.70M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$-876.90M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$-938.00M	USD	Annual
Receivables and other operating assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingAssets`	$-635.40M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-841.50M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-787.20M	USD	Annual
Payables and accruals	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$459.40M	USD	Annual
Dividends from affiliates and others	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$266.10M	USD	Annual
Dividends from affiliates and others	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$252.80M	USD	Annual
Dividends from affiliates and others	`EquityMethodInvestmentDividendsOrDistributions`	$170.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$3.98B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$4.19B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$3.71B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$871.30M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.98B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$4.19B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$4.59B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$5.96B	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$8.36B	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$256.10M	USD	Annual
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$88.80M	USD	Annual
Cash received from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$6.03B	USD	Annual
Cash received from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$39.60M	USD	Annual
Cash received from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$36.20M	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$23.10M	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$82.50M	USD	Annual
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$5.27B	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$1.24B	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$1.45B	USD	Annual
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$1.35B	USD	Annual
Cash released from (used to fund) the Vodafone Escrow Accounts, net	`FundingofEscrowAccountsNet`	$295.20M	USD	Annual
Cash released from (used to fund) the Vodafone Escrow Accounts, net	`FundingofEscrowAccountsNet`	-	USD	Annual
Cash released from (used to fund) the Vodafone Escrow Accounts, net	`FundingofEscrowAccountsNet`	$-104.90M	USD	Annual
Proceeds received upon disposition of discontinued operations, net	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	Annual
Proceeds received upon disposition of discontinued operations, net	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$11.20B	USD	Annual
Proceeds received upon disposition of discontinued operations, net	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$2.06B	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-115.80M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-131.40M	USD	Annual
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$29.60M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$9.54B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-8.87B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$601.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-514.20M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-266.40M	USD	Annual
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$9.27B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$87.30M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-8.87B	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$6.62B	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.40B	USD	Annual
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$15.98B	USD	Annual
Repayments and repurchases of debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$8.17B	USD	Annual
Repayments and repurchases of debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$13.45B	USD	Annual
Repayments and repurchases of debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$10.30B	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.01B	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$1.07B	USD	Annual
Repurchases of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$3.22B	USD	Annual
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentOfDeferredFinancingCostsDebtPremiumsAndExchangeOfferConsideration`	$290.00M	USD	Annual
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentOfDeferredFinancingCostsDebtPremiumsAndExchangeOfferConsideration`	$73.10M	USD	Annual
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentOfDeferredFinancingCostsDebtPremiumsAndExchangeOfferConsideration`	$206.80M	USD	Annual
Distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$137.10M	USD	Annual
Distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$290.30M	USD	Annual
Distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$32.60M	USD	Annual
Net cash received related to derivative instruments	`ProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$331.50M	USD	Annual
Net cash received related to derivative instruments	`ProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$129.10M	USD	Annual
Net cash received related to derivative instruments	`ProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$112.80M	USD	Annual
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$114.10M	USD	Annual
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$38.10M	USD	Annual
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfOtherEquity`	$244.70M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-33.80M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-7.30M	USD	Annual
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.00M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-6.92B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$-6.29B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities of continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations`	$1.08B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$-254.30M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities of discontinued operations	`CashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations`	$96.80M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.08B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-6.19B	USD	Annual
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-7.18B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-43.20M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$400.00K	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$141.00M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.20M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-1.90M	USD	Annual
Total	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$141.00M	USD	Annual
Total	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-45.10M	USD	Annual
Total	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$-800.00K	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInContinuingOperations`	$6.33B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInContinuingOperations`	$-1.74B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInContinuingOperations`	$-3.46B	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	$349.40M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.56B	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-184.50M	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-3.46B	USD	Annual
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$6.68B	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$6.68B	USD	Annual
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$8.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-184.50M	USD	Annual
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$6.68B	USD	Annual
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-3.46B	USD	Annual
Net increase (decrease)	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$6.68B	USD	1 Quarter
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.68B	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.72B	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.50B	USD	Point-in-time
End of year	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$8.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$1.42B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$1.13B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`InterestPaidContinuingOperations`	$1.41B	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$436.40M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$361.50M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`InterestPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$1.13B	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$1.84B	USD	Annual
Total	`InterestPaidNet`	$1.78B	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$358.20M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$309.00M	USD	Annual
Continuing operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidContinuingOperations`	$247.70M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$135.90M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	$55.10M	USD	Annual
Discontinued operations	`IncomeTaxesPaidDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$494.10M	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$364.10M	USD	Annual
Total	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$247.70M	USD	Annual

Stockholders Equity 27 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.47B	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$850.00M	USD	Annual
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$11.64B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (note 18)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.02B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (note 18)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$482.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (note 18)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.58B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (note 18)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$482.10M	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global ordinary shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$1.07B	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global ordinary shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$2.01B	USD	Annual
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global ordinary shares (note 14)	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$3.22B	USD	Annual
Distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners (note 14)	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$139.20M	USD	Annual
Distributions by subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest owners (note 14)	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$298.40M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$250.10M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$261.70M	USD	Annual
Share-based compensation (note 15)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$154.40M	USD	Annual
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$258.60M	USD	Annual
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$38.10M	USD	Annual
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$114.10M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-13.00M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-17.40M	USD	Annual
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-3.50M	USD	Annual
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.15B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 22 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.47B	USD	Annual
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$850.00M	USD	Annual
Net loss	`ProfitLoss`	$11.64B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$435.50M	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$2.60B	USD	Annual
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-897.90M	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentAndDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$-14.40M	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentAndDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$-20.00M	USD	Annual
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentAndDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$-18.70M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$482.10M	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.58B	USD	Annual
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$482.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.02B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-174.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.11B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.12B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$118.00M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$161.90M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$124.90M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$12.00B	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-298.90M	USD	Annual
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$952.40M	USD	Annual

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.