10-Q Filing

LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. CIK: 1570585 Q2 2021

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001570585-21-000274`
Period End Date	20210630
Filing Date	20210729
Fiscal Year	2021
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	lbtya-20210630_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 73 Income Statement 98 Cash Flow Statement 108 Stockholders Equity 37 Comprehensive Income 36

Balance Sheet 73 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Other investments	`LongtermInvestmentsFairValue`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Other investments	`LongtermInvestmentsFairValue`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$4.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$874.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade receivables, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$927.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$1.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$831.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$833.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $2,331.5 million and $1,865.8 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$20.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and related notes receivable (including $2,331.5 million and $1,865.8 million, respectively, measured at fair value on a recurring basis) (note 5)	`LongTermInvestments`	$5.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$7.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net (notes 8 and 10)	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$8.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$10.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill (note 8)	`Goodwill`	$10.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net (note 8)	`OtherIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale (note 4)	`AssetsHeldForSaleNotPartOfDisposalGroup`	$63.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Assets held for sale (note 4)	`AssetsHeldForSaleNotPartOfDisposalGroup`	$24.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets, net (notes 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10)	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$59.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$48.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$599.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$618.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$430.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue (note 3)	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$361.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`DebtCurrent`	$982.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes (note 11)	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$139.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued income taxes (note 11)	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$253.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgesLiabilities`	$209.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Derivative instruments (note 6)	`DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgesLiabilities`	$252.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Other accrued and current liabilities (note 10)	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$13.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (notes 9 and 10)	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$14.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 4)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$118.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 4)	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$23.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities (note 10)	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3, 6 and 13)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities (notes 3, 6 and 13)	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$22.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$45.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (notes 6, 9, 11 and 15)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$4.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$5.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$4.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$17.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.69B	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`	$26.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-332.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$-364.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$48.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$59.09B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 98 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenue (notes 3, 4, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$6.72B	USD	2 Qtrs
Revenue (notes 3, 4, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.72B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue (notes 3, 4, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue (notes 3, 4, 5 and 16)	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.60B	USD	2 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.98B	USD	2 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.57B	USD	2 Qtrs
Programming and other direct costs of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$873.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Programming and other direct costs of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$715.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (note 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$821.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating (note 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$401.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (note 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$453.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (note 13)	`OtherCostAndExpenseOperating`	$977.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (note 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (note 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$502.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (note 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$626.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) (note 13)	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.01B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$580.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$545.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.21B	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$51.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$32.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$63.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.53B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs and expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.79B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.19B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$565.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$526.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$807.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$273.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$595.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$608.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$281.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-303.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-319.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$508.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net (note 6)	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$917.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$133.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-86.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$436.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-478.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net (notes 5, 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$288.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net (notes 5, 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$-377.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net (notes 5, 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$482.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net (notes 5, 7 and 9)	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$152.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnRestructuringOfDebt`	$-165.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnRestructuringOfDebt`	$-90.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnRestructuringOfDebt`	$-90.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net (note 9)	`GainsLossesOnRestructuringOfDebt`	$-220.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-8.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-6.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-72.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net (note 5)	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-105.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction (note 4)	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	$11.14B	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction (note 4)	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction (note 4)	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction (note 4)	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	$11.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$9.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$17.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$61.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$7.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$10.89B	USD	1 Quarter
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-371.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$11.88B	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-operating income (expense)	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-1.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-661.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$436.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.46B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.07B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$453.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$282.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense) (note 11)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-77.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$12.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$513.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-503.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$11.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$46.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$88.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$101.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$12.51B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$425.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$11.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-524.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.69	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.86	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$19.98	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$22.11	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.86	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$21.69	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$19.55	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders per share (in USD per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.68	USD	2 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 108 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$12.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$513.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$4.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-503.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$874.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$11.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$6.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash included in other current assets and other assets, net	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$7.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$163.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restricted cash included in assets held for sale	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$139.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restricted cash included in assets held for sale	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$39.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.21B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$881.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$580.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$8.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$545.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$63.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$32.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$6.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment, restructuring and other operating items, net	`RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions`	$51.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$19.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing costs and non-cash interest	`AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts`	$24.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$917.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$508.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-303.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net	`GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax`	$-319.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-478.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$133.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-86.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$436.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$152.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$482.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$-377.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Realized and unrealized losses (gains) due to changes in fair values of certain investments and debt, net	`RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesDueToChangesInFairValuesofCertainInvestmentsandDebtNet`	$288.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnRestructuringOfDebt`	$-90.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnRestructuringOfDebt`	$-220.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnRestructuringOfDebt`	$-90.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Losses on debt extinguishment, net	`GainsLossesOnRestructuringOfDebt`	$-165.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-72.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-8.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-6.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share of results of affiliates, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-105.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$95.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$362.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	$11.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on U.K. JV Transaction	`OtherNonoperatingGainsLosses`	$11.14B	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$155.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingCapital`	$415.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from affiliates and others	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$143.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends from affiliates and others	`ProceedsFromDividendsReceived`	$5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.95B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$5.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$4.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash and restricted cash contributed to the VMED O2 JV in connection with the U.K. JV Transaction	`PaymentsForDeconsolidationOfInterestInJointVenture`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash and restricted cash contributed to the VMED O2 JV in connection with the U.K. JV Transaction	`PaymentsForDeconsolidationOfInterestInJointVenture`	$3.42B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$2.53B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash received from the sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$2.98B	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$649.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures, net	`PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets`	$868.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash received in connection with the U.K. JV Transaction	`ProceedsFromInvestmentWithJointVentureEqualizationPaymentReceived`	$52.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash received in connection with the U.K. JV Transaction	`ProceedsFromInvestmentWithJointVentureEqualizationPaymentReceived`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash received in connection with the U.K. JV Transaction	`ProceedsFromInvestmentWithJointVentureEqualizationPaymentReceived`	$52.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$9.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$116.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-3.63B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used by investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-5.43B	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$6.89B	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings of debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$4.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments and repurchases of debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$7.65B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments and repurchases of debt and finance lease obligations	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebtAndCapitalSecurities`	$3.62B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$657.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchases of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$692.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash received related to derivative instruments	`ProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$22.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash received related to derivative instruments	`ProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$75.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentOfDeferredFinancingCostsDebtPremiumsAndExchangeOfferConsideration`	$226.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of financing costs and debt premiums	`PaymentOfDeferredFinancingCostsDebtPremiumsAndExchangeOfferConsideration`	$22.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-142.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-123.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-362.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.72B	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-10.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-3.84B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-3.77B	USD	2 Qtrs
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$881.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$8.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Net decrease	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-3.77B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net decrease	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-3.84B	USD	2 Qtrs
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$881.30M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.41B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$8.18B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$4.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$662.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$613.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash paid for taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$160.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash paid for taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$57.20M	USD	2 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 37 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$11.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-503.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$513.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$12.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) , net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-996.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) , net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) , net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.28B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) , net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$630.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) , net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) , net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-442.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$345.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$323.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$475.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases and cancellations of Liberty Global ordinary shares	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$224.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$49.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$74.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$69.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation (note 13)	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$46.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchases by Telenet of its outstanding shares	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$38.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$82.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-15.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-20.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments due to changes in subsidiaries equity and other, net	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$119.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.49B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 36 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$12.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$513.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-503.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$11.17B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-424.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$646.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$28.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss) (note 4)	`ReclassificationFromAociCurrentPeriodBeforeTaxAttributableToParent`	$-1.25B	USD	2 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss) (note 4)	`ReclassificationFromAociCurrentPeriodBeforeTaxAttributableToParent`	$-100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss) (note 4)	`ReclassificationFromAociCurrentPeriodBeforeTaxAttributableToParent`	$-100.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment included in net earnings (loss) (note 4)	`ReclassificationFromAociCurrentPeriodBeforeTaxAttributableToParent`	$-1.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentAndDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$3.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentAndDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$-18.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentAndDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$3.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension-related adjustments and other	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentAndDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$-16.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-996.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.28B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$630.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$2.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-442.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.90B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$126.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.45B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$71.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$102.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$47.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$13.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-10.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$13.79B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$112.40M	USD	1 Quarter

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