Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details)

v2.4.0.6
Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Revenue $ 2,365 $ 2,245 $ 4,679 $ 4,404
Gross Profit 877 847 1,725 1,629
Selling, general and administrative expenses (241) (202) (480) (419)
Operating income (loss) 290 288 548 501
Interest expense (107) (107) (213) (221)
Other income (expense), net 30 3 33 21
Income tax expense (127) (115) (170) (130)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 249 195 354 258
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 0 74 0 410
Net earnings (loss) 249 269 354 668
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (15) (12) (29) (22)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders 234 257 325 646
Expedia [Member]
       
Revenue 1,040 913    
Cost of revenue (230) (195) 430 371
Gross Profit 810 718 1,426 1,270
Selling, general and administrative expenses (644) (566) 1,208 1,075
Amortization (9) (6) 12 12
Restructuring charges and other (3) (2) 3 4
Operating income (loss) 154 144 203 179
Interest expense (22) (22) 43 45
Other income (expense), net 3 (1) 2 (4)
Income tax expense (29) (33) 34 36
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 106 88 128 94
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 0 53 (24) 99
Net earnings (loss) 106 141 104 193
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (1) (1) 2 1
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders $ 105 $ 140 $ 102 $ 192