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Document And Entity Information
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| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2011 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOHU COM INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001104188 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 38,071,640 |
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares which will be paid within one year. No definition available.
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This element represents debt securities that measured by fair value option. No definition available.
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The sum of amounts paid in advance for arrangements that will be recognized as fixed assets in periods after one year. No definition available.
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Receipts in advance is the prepayments received from customers for goods or services to be provided in the future. Deferred revenue include the carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due after one year (or beyond the operating cycle if longer), including liabilities for compensation costs, fringe benefits other than pension and postretirement obligations, rent, contractual rights and obligations, and statutory obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Noncurrent portion of the fair value as of the acquisition date of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement, including cash and shares as applicable. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fair value as of the balance sheet date of firm holdings in private equity, mezzanine, venture capital, merchant banking, real estate and special situations investments. Includes both pledged (to counterparties as collateral for financing transactions) and unpledged holdings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that is expected to be repaid beyond the following twelve months or one business cycle. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interest), if any. The entity including portions attributable to the parent and noncontrolling interests is sometimes referred to as the economic entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for statutory income, sales, use, payroll, excise, real, property and other taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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| Prepaid and other current assets, from third party | $ 0 | $ 4,983 |
| Common stock, par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 75,400 | 75,400 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 38,072 | 38,025 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 38,072 | 38,025 |
| Treasury stock at cost, shares | 5,639 | 5,389 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Receivables to be collected from (obligations owed to) related parties, net as of the balance sheet date within one year where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)
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| Brand advertising | $ 76,572 | $ 59,083 | $ 201,453 | $ 151,757 | ||||||
| Search and others | 18,410 | 5,357 | 40,002 | 12,053 | ||||||
| Subtotal of online advertising revenues | 94,982 | 64,440 | 241,455 | 163,810 | ||||||
| Online game | 115,798 | 85,623 | 312,259 | 235,416 | ||||||
| Wireless | 14,210 | 13,594 | 37,559 | 37,955 | ||||||
| Others | 7,870 | 407 | 14,661 | 2,434 | ||||||
| Total revenues | 232,860 | [1] | 164,064 | [1] | 605,934 | [1] | 439,615 | [1] | ||
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| Brand advertising | 31,643 | 23,256 | 79,869 | 62,795 | ||||||
| Search and others | 7,521 | 3,650 | 18,502 | 9,746 | ||||||
| Subtotal of cost of online advertising revenues | 39,164 | 26,906 | 98,371 | 72,541 | ||||||
| Online game | 14,578 | 8,537 | 33,496 | 20,929 | ||||||
| Wireless | 8,727 | 7,381 | 22,728 | 20,102 | ||||||
| Others | 4,469 | 352 | 11,359 | 1,351 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenues | 66,938 | 43,176 | 165,954 | 114,923 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 165,922 | 120,888 | 439,980 | 324,692 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||
| Product development | 28,019 | 19,479 | 76,171 | 51,882 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 48,640 | 25,410 | 117,133 | 78,025 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 15,655 | 10,757 | 40,912 | 30,267 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 92,314 | 55,646 | 234,216 | 160,174 | ||||||
| Operating profit | 73,608 | 65,242 | 205,764 | 164,518 | ||||||
| Other income/(expense) | 3,249 | (939) | 5,238 | (1,294) | ||||||
| Interest income | 4,314 | 1,611 | 10,312 | 4,034 | ||||||
| Exchange difference | (2,420) | (561) | (4,504) | (827) | ||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 78,751 | 65,353 | 216,810 | 166,431 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 14,441 | 11,340 | 35,724 | 25,632 | ||||||
| Net income | 64,310 | 54,013 | 181,086 | 140,799 | ||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to the mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest shareholders | 1,092 | 0 | 1,453 | 0 | ||||||
| Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholders | 16,406 | 13,004 | 43,748 | 36,146 | ||||||
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 46,812 | $ 41,009 | $ 135,885 | $ 104,653 | ||||||
| Basic net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 1.22 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.55 | $ 2.77 | ||||||
| Shares used in computing basic net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | 38,298 | 37,896 | 38,262 | 37,832 | ||||||
| Diluted net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 1.17 | $ 1.01 | $ 3.28 | $ 2.55 | ||||||
| Shares used in computing diluted net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | 38,844 | 38,377 | 38,824 | 38,370 | ||||||
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Revenue derived from advertisement placements on Website channels and/or in different formats, including but not limited to banners, links, logos, buttons, rich media and content integration. It also including revenue from services provided to advertisers to sponsor a particular area on the Websites. No definition available.
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Cost of revenues from brand advertising and search and others services. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating online game revenues. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating search and others revenues. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating wireless revenues. No definition available.
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Exchange difference is the aggregate foreign currency transaction gain or loss (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income. No definition available.
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Interest income is the amount of net interest income or expense derived from banking operations. No definition available.
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Revenue from brand advertising and search and others services. No definition available.
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Revenue from game operations by providing online services to game players. Also include revenue from game licensing. No definition available.
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Revenue mainly derived from pay-for-click services, priority placement services, and online marketing services on Sogou homepage. No definition available.
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Wireless revenue is derived from a range of wireless products focused on entertainment, information and communications. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating advertising revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of net income or loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling shareholders, unit holders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements other than those noncontrolling interests already defined within the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of net Income or Loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Other costs incurred during the reporting period related to other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenues from the sale of other goods or rendering of other services, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total amount of expenses directly related to the marketing or selling of products or services. No definition available.
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net income | $ 181,086 | $ 140,799 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation | 19,143 | 15,320 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 14,061 | 19,542 |
| Amortization and impairment of intangible assets | 26,342 | 2,899 |
| Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts | 911 | 88 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements | (1,401) | (1,888) |
| Fair value change in debt securities | (3,151) | 0 |
| Others | 111 | 832 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition: | ||
| Accounts receivable | (22,957) | (19,002) |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 1,699 | (8,449) |
| Accounts payable | 5,418 | 2,873 |
| Taxes payable | 65 | 2,578 |
| Accrued liabilities | 22,177 | 16,804 |
| Receipts in advance and deferred revenue | 10,833 | 8,413 |
| Other short-term liabilities | 2,154 | 3,308 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 256,491 | 184,117 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Purchase of fixed assets | (84,130) | (125,522) |
| Purchase of debt securities | 0 | (74,615) |
| Purchase of intangible and other assets | (45,936) | (5,305) |
| Purchase of short-term investments | (30,937) | 0 |
| Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments | 26,544 | 0 |
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (71,129) | (4,376) |
| Other cash payments relating to investing activities | (4,348) | (9,790) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (209,936) | (219,608) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Issuance of common stock | 1,507 | 968 |
| Repurchase of common stock | (16,601) | 0 |
| Purchase of shares in subsidiary | (25,675) | 0 |
| Cash contribution received from the noncontrolling interest shareholders | 159 | 0 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements | 1,401 | 1,888 |
| Other cash payments relating to financing activities | 0 | (3,000) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (39,209) | (144) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 21,688 | 6,515 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 29,034 | (29,120) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 678,389 | 563,782 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 707,423 | 534,662 |
| Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activity: | ||
| Consideration payable for business acquisitions | $ 32,066 | $ 3,343 |
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Consideration payable for business acquisition. No definition available.
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Changes in fair value of the debt instrument generated from currency translation. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in expenses incurred but not yet paid. No definition available.
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The cash outflow to acquire debt securities measured by fair value options. No definition available.
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The cash outflow to acquire intangible assets and other assets, excluding goodwill. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of recurring noncash expense charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of assets over their estimated remaining economic lives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element represents the cash inflow reported in the enterprise's financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified equity-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element reduces net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all taxes owed but not paid, including income, property and other taxes. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of (a) prepayments by customers for goods or services to be provided at a later date, (b) the amount of customer money held in customer accounts, including security deposits, collateral for current or future transactions, initial payment of the cost of an acquisition or for the right to enter into a contract or agreement, (c) the increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the liability reflecting services yet to be performed by the reporting entity for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable, or (d) some combination of (a), (b), and (c). No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other expenses incurred but not yet paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets,or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of noncontrolling interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a controlling interest in another entity or an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture or equity method investment). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for securities or other assets acquired, which qualify for treatment as an investing activity and are to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from maturities, prepayments, calls and collections of all investments, including securities and other assets, having ready marketability and intended by management to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow contributed by noncontrolled interest that purchase additional shares or otherwise increase their ownership stake in a subsidiary of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Comprehensive Income [Member]
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Common Stock [Member]
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Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
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Treasury Stock [Member]
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
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Retained Earnings [Member]
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Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
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Total
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| Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2009 | $ 0 | $ 43 | $ 317,052 | $ (114,690) | $ 21,502 | $ 385,874 | $ 67,995 | $ 677,776 |
| Issuance of common stock | 0 | 0 | 968 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 968 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 11,558 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,984 | 19,542 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based awards | 0 | 0 | 1,888 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,888 |
| Comprehensive income: | ||||||||
| Net income | 140,799 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104,653 | 36,146 | 140,799 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 11,080 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,388 | 0 | 1,692 | 11,080 |
| Total other comprehensive income | 11,080 | 11,080 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive income | 151,879 | 151,879 | ||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholders | (37,838) | |||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | 114,041 | |||||||
| Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2010 | 43 | 331,466 | (114,690) | 30,890 | 490,527 | 113,817 | 852,053 | |
| Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010 | 0 | 43 | 338,033 | (114,690) | 38,228 | 534,503 | 178,442 | 974,559 |
| Contribution received from the noncontrolling interest shareholders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 159 |
| Issuance of common stock | 0 | 1 | 1,506 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,507 |
| Repurchase of common stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | (16,602) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (16,602) |
| Purchase of shares in subsidiary | 0 | 0 | (17,132) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (8,543) | (25,675) |
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 8,675 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,386 | 14,061 |
| Settlement of share-based awards in subsidiary | 0 | 0 | (6,800) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,800 | 0 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based awards | 0 | 0 | 1,401 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,401 |
| Comprehensive income: | ||||||||
| Net income | 179,633 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135,885 | 43,748 | 179,633 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 34,646 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30,222 | 0 | 4,424 | 34,646 |
| Total other comprehensive income | 34,646 | 34,646 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive income | 214,279 | 214,279 | ||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholders | (48,172) | |||||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | 166,107 | |||||||
| Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2011 | $ 44 | $ 325,683 | $ (131,292) | $ 68,450 | $ 670,388 | $ 230,416 | $ 1,163,689 |
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest, less net income attributable to the mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Accumulated net asset true up adjustments to the noncontrolling interest due to change in the noncontrolling interest percentage. No definition available.
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Tax benefit associated with any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The tax benefit results from the deduction by the entity on its tax return for an award of stock that exceeds the cumulative compensation cost for common stock or preferred stock recognized for financial reporting. Includes any resulting tax benefit that exceeds the previously recognized deferred tax asset (excess tax benefits). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the purchase by the parent of an additional equity interest in a subsidiary during the period, thereby effecting a change in total (consolidated) equity attributable to the parent. The purchase of the additional equity interest represented by this element increases the parent's controlling interest in the subsidiary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents an increase in noncontrolling interest from issuance of additional equity interests to noncontrolling interest holders or the sale of a portion of the parent's controlling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax, for the period. Includes deferred gains or losses on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interest), if any. The entity including portions attributable to the parent and noncontrolling interests is sometimes referred to as the economic entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of stock value of such awards forfeited. Stock issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The Company And Basis Of Presentation
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| The Company And Basis Of Presentation | |||
| The Company And Basis Of Presentation |
Nature of Operations Sohu.com Inc. ("Sohu" or "the Company"), a Delaware corporation organized in 1996, is a leading online media, search, navigating, gaming, community and mobile service group providing comprehensive online products and services in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC" or "China"). The Company, together with its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (collectively the "Sohu Group") mainly offers online advertising services (including brand advertising services as well as search and others services), online game services (through Changyou.com Limited), and wireless services through its Internet sites: sohu.com, 17173.com, focus.cn, chinaren.com, sogou.com and changyou.com. Online advertising and online game are the core businesses of the Sohu Group. Online advertising business consists of brand advertising business as well as search and others business. Brand advertising services consist of providing advertisements on the Sohu Group's portal Websites to companies seeking to increase their brand awareness online. Search and others services consist of providing customers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, with pay-for-click services, priority placements in search directory, and online marketing services on the Sogou home page, which is the default home page of Sogou browser. The online game business, consisting of multi-player online role-playing games ("MMORPGs") and web- based games, is conducted by a majority-owned subsidiary, Changyou.com Limited ("Changyou"). As of September 30, 2011, Changyou was operating nine MMORPGs, (i) Tian Long Ba Bu ("TLBB"), (ii) Duke of Mount Deer ("DMD"), (iii) Blade Online ("BO"), (iv) Blade Hero 2 ("BH 2") which is the sequel to BO, (v) Da Hua Shui Hu ("DHSH"), (vi) Zhong Hua Ying Xiong ("ZHYX"), (vii) Immortal Faith ("IF"), (viii) San Jie Qi Yuan ("SJQY"); and (ix) Legend of Ancient World ("LAW"). TLBB is Changyou's first in-house developed MMORPG and is one of the most popular online games in China. DMD is Changyou's second in-house developed MMORPG, which was launched in July 2011. The web-based game business is conducted by a newly acquired majority-owned variable interest entity of Changyou, Shenzhen 7Road Technology Co, Ltd ("7Road"). 7Road's in-house developed web-based game, DDTank, is one of the most popular web-based games in China. On April 7, 2009, Changyou completed its initial public offering on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, trading under the symbol "CYOU." After Changyou's offering, Sohu continues to consolidate Changyou in Sohu's consolidated financial statements, as Sohu is Changyou's controlling shareholder, but recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu. As of September 30, 2011, approximately 31% of the economic interest in Changyou was recognized as noncontrolling interest in Sohu's consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 - Changyou Transactions - Sohu's Shareholding in Changyou. Basis of Consolidation and Recognition of Noncontrolling Interest The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sohu and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities ("VIEs"). VIEs are consolidated if the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions are eliminated. For majority-owned subsidiaries and VIEs, noncontrolling interest is recognized to reflect the portion of their equity which is not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the controlling shareholder. Basis of Presentation 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. In the third quarter of 2011, the Company noted changes in the pattern of the benefits that it derived from some of its licensed video content as reflected by the accumulative viewership pattern. As a result, the amortization of such video content was accelerated. If the Company had continued amortizing the video content costs using the old method, about $2 million less in costs would have been recorded in the third quarter of 2011, with a $0.05 impact to both basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. The change was considered a change in accounting estimate effective in the third quarter of 2011 and therefore was applied prospectively. Results for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year or for any future period. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States ("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, 2010.
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Share-based Award to Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou In January 2008, Sohu communicated to and agreed with Tao Wang, who is now the Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, to grant him 700,000 ordinary shares and 800,000 restricted ordinary shares, in lieu of his contingent right in Beijing Fire Fox Digital Technology Co., Ltd. ("Beijing Fire Fox"), which was one of Sohu's subsidiaries devoted to the development of TLBB. The 800,000 restricted ordinary shares were subject to a four-year vesting period commencing February 1, 2008. In addition, Tao Wang would not be entitled to participate in any distributions on Changyou shares, whether or not vested, until the earlier of Changyou's completion of an initial public offering or February 2012, and in any event entitlement to distributions would be subject to vesting of the shares. In January 2009, under Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan described below, Changyou issued 700,000 of its Class B ordinary shares and 800,000 of its Class B restricted ordinary shares to Tao Wang through Prominence Investments Ltd. ("Prominence"), which is an entity deemed under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules to be beneficially owned by Tao Wang. In February 2009, 200,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares held by Prominence became vested. Upon this vesting, the number of Class B ordinary shares held beneficially by Tao Wang increased to 900,000 shares and the number of Class B restricted ordinary shares held beneficially by Tao Wang decreased to 600,000 shares. In March 2009, in preparation for its initial public offering, Changyou effected a ten-for-one share split that resulted in the aforementioned 900,000 Class B ordinary shares and 600,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares becoming 9,000,000 Class B ordinary shares and 6,000,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares, respectively. Upon the completion of Changyou's initial public offering in April 2009, vested Class B ordinary shares held by Prominence became entitled to participate in distributions on Changyou shares. Since the completion of the initial public offering, Class B restricted ordinary shares held by Prominence have continued, and will continue, to become vested from time to time in accordance with their terms. Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan On December 31, 2008, Changyou reserved 2,000,000 of its ordinary shares, which included 1,774,000 Class B ordinary shares and 226,000 Class A ordinary shares, for issuance to certain of its executive officers and to certain of its employees as incentive compensation under Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan. As described above, 700,000 ordinary shares and 800,000 restricted ordinary shares were granted to Tao Wang through Prominence under this incentive plan. In March 2009, the 2,000,000 reserved ordinary shares were subject to a ten-for-one share split effected by Changyou and became 20,000,000 ordinary shares. Initial Public Offering of Changyou On April 7, 2009, Changyou completed its initial public offering of 7,500,000 Class A ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and Sohu sold 9,750,000 Class A ordinary shares of Changyou. Changyou American depositary shares ("ADSs"), each of which represents two Class A ordinary shares, trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "CYOU." Changyou's ordinary shares are divided into Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares. Holders of Class A ordinary shares and holders of Class B ordinary shares have the same rights in Changyou, with the exception of voting and conversion rights. Each Class A ordinary share is entitled to one vote on all matters subject to a shareholder vote, and each Class B ordinary share is entitled to ten votes on all matters subject to a shareholder vote. Each Class B ordinary share is convertible into one Class A ordinary share at any time at the election of the holder. Class A ordinary shares are not convertible into Class B ordinary shares under any circumstances. Sohu's Shareholding in Changyou Shareholding and Control As of September 30, 2011, Changyou had outstanding a combined total of 105,011,000 Class A and Class B ordinary shares, consisting of (i) 1,500,000 Class A ordinary shares purchased by Sohu on the open market during the third quarter of 2011; (ii) 70,250,000 Class B ordinary shares held by Sohu through its indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary Sohu.com (Game) Limited ("Sohu Game"); (iii) 14,040,000 Class B ordinary shares held by Tao Wang through Prominence, including 2,000,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares that were not vested; (iv) 16,710,000 Class A ordinary shares held by public shareholders; (v) 1,805,000 Class A ordinary shares issued to certain of Changyou's executive officers other than Tao Wang and to certain of its employees upon conversion of Class B ordinary shares that had been issued upon the vesting and settlement of Class B restricted share units granted to them; and (vi) 706,000 Class A ordinary shares issued to certain of Changyou's executive officers other than Tao Wang and to certain of its employees upon the vesting and settlement of Class A restricted share units granted to them.
As of September 30, 2011, treating Tao Wang's 2,000,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares as owned by Tao Wang, Sohu held approximately 68% of the combined total of Changyou's outstanding Class A and Class B ordinary shares and controlled approximately 82% of the total voting power in Changyou. As a result, Sohu had the power to elect the entire Board of Directors of Changyou and determine the outcome of all matters submitted to a shareholder vote. As Changyou's controlling shareholder, Sohu will continue to consolidate Changyou in Sohu's consolidated financial statements but recognize noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu, as discussed in Note 14 – Noncontrolling Interest – Noncontrolling Interest for Changyou. Economic Interest Because Tao Wang's 2,000,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares are subject to forfeiture to Sohu until they become vested, for accounting purposes those shares are treated as owned by Sohu, rather than as owned by Tao Wang, and therefore those shares are not included in the noncontrolling interest line items in Sohu's consolidated financial statements. As a result, as of September 30, 2011, Sohu was treated as holding approximately 69% of the economic interest in Changyou. Accordingly, shareholders other than Sohu were treated as holding the remaining 31% of the economic interest, which was recognized as noncontrolling interest in Sohu's consolidated financial statements, as discussed in Note 14 – Noncontrolling Interest – Noncontrolling Interest for Changyou. Sohu's economic interest in Changyou, as well as the noncontrolling interest recognized for Changyou in Sohu's consolidated financial statements, will continue to change as the Class B restricted ordinary shares granted to Tao Wang become vested, and the restricted share units granted to certain of Changyou's executive officers other than Tao Wang and to certain of its employees and certain Sohu employees become vested and settled, and as Sohu repurchases Changyou ADSs representing Class A ordinary shares. Dilutive Impact As of September 30, 2011, Changyou had outstanding a combined total of 1,881,200 Class A and Class B restricted ordinary shares and restricted share units. Because no Class A ordinary shares or Class B ordinary shares will be issued with respect to these restricted share units until the restricted share units are vested and settled, the unvested restricted share units and vested restricted share units that have not yet been settled are not included as outstanding shares of Changyou and have no impact on Sohu's basic net income per share. Unvested restricted share units and vested restricted share units that have not yet been settled do, however, have a dilutive impact on Sohu's diluted net income per share. In the calculation of Sohu's diluted net income per share, Sohu's economic interest in Changyou is calculated treating all of Changyou's existing unvested restricted shares, unvested restricted share units, and vested restricted share units that have not yet been settled as vested, in the case of restricted shares, and vested and settled, in the case of restricted shares units. See Note 15 - Net Income per Share. |
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Restructuring Transactions During 2010, the Company restructured the Search business in preparation for the sale by its online search subsidiary Sogou Inc. ("Sogou") of newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares to Alibaba Investment Limited ("Alibaba"), a private investment subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, China Web Search (HK) Limited ("China Web"), an investment vehicle of Yunfeng Fund, LP, and Photon Group Limited ("Photon"), the investment fund of Sohu's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Charles Zhang. In the restructuring, the Company transferred to Sogou certain assets and liabilities associated with the mobile version of Sogou Pinyin, and transferred to Sohu certain non-search assets and liabilities that had been held by Sogou. Sogou will remain liable for a loan payable to Sohu in the amount of $45 million, which will be payable solely from the proceeds of an initial public offering by Sogou. The loan amount consists primarily of losses historically incurred in the Search business and previously funded by Sohu. On October 22, 2010, Sogou completed the sale of newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares to Alibaba, China Web and Photon for $15 million, $9 million, and $24 million, respectively. Sogou Series A Terms The following is a summary of some of the key terms of the Sogou Series A Preferred Shares.
Dividend Rights Sogou may not declare or pay dividends on its ordinary shares unless the holders of the Series A Preferred Shares then outstanding first receive a dividend on each outstanding Series A Preferred Share in an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) the dividends that would have been payable to the holder of such Series A Preferred Share if such share had been converted into ordinary shares, at the then-applicable conversion rate, immediately prior to the record date for such dividend, and (ii) all accrued and unpaid Accruing Dividends. "Accruing Dividends" are calculated from the date of issuance of the Series A Preferred Shares at the rate per annum of $0.0375 per Series A Preferred Share. Liquidation Rights In the event of any "Liquidation Event," such as the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Sogou, a merger or consolidation of Sogou resulting in a change of control, the sale of substantially all of Sogou's assets or similar events, the holders of Series A Preferred Shares are entitled to receive, before any payment to holders of ordinary shares, an amount equal to the greater of (i) 1.3 times the original $48 million of the Series A Preferred Shares plus all accrued but unpaid Accruing Dividends and any other accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series A Preferred Shares or (ii) such amount per share as would be payable if the Series A Preferred Shares had been converted into ordinary shares, at the then-applicable conversion rate, immediately prior to the Liquidation Event. Redemption Rights The Series A Preferred Shares are not redeemable. Conversion Rights Each Series A Preferred Share is convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time, and without the payment of additional consideration by the holder. Each Series A Preferred Share is convertible into such number of ordinary shares as is determined by dividing the original issue price of Series A Preferred Share by the then-effective conversion price. The conversion price is initially the same as the original issue price of $0.625, and is subject to adjustment on a weighted average basis upon the issuance of additional equity shares, or securities convertible into equity shares, at a price per share less than the original price per share of the Series A Preferred Shares, subject to certain customary exceptions, such as shares issued pursuant to the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan. Each Series A Preferred Share will be automatically converted into ordinary shares of Sogou upon the closing of a qualified initial public offering of Sogou based on the then-effective conversion price. Voting Rights Each holder of Series A Preferred Shares is entitled to cast the number of votes equal to the number of ordinary shares into which the Series A Preferred Shares held by such holder are then convertible. Other Rights The Series A Terms include various other provisions typical of preferred share investments, such as rights of first refusal and co-sale, and registration rights. Sogou's 2010 Share Incentive Plan Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan On October 20, 2010, Sogou adopted the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan (the "Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan"), which provides for the issuance of up to 24,000,000 ordinary shares of Sogou to management and key employees of Sogou and of any present or future parents or subsidiaries or variable interest entities of Sogou. The maximum term of any issued share right under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan will expire on October 19, 2020. In March 2011, the Boards of Directors of Sohu and Sogou approved a program of grants pursuant to which, on April 1, 2011, Sogou issued options for the purchase of 18,930,500 ordinary shares. As of September 30, 2011, Sogou had issued options for the purchase of 19,493,600 ordinary shares. These share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon Sogou's achievement of the performance target for the corresponding period. The performance target for each installment will be set at the beginning of each vesting period, therefore each installment is considered to be granted at that date.
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management Under an arrangement approved by the Boards of Directors of Sohu and Sogou in March 2011, Sohu has the right to provide to Sohu management and key employees the opportunity to purchase from Sohu up to 12,000,000 ordinary shares of Sogou at a fixed exercise price of $0.625 per share. Of these 12,000,000 ordinary shares, 8,800,000 are Sogou ordinary shares previously held by Sohu and 3,200,000 are Sogou ordinary shares that were newly-issued on April 14, 2011 by Sogou to Sohu at a price of $0.625 per share, or a total of $2 million. As of September 30, 2011, Sohu had issued options for the purchase of 8,773,000 Sogou ordinary shares options to Sohu management and key employees under this arrangement. These share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon Sogou's achievement of the performance target for the corresponding period. The performance target for each installment will be set at the beginning of each period, therefore each installment is considered to be granted at that date. Sohu's Shareholding in Sogou Shareholding and Control As of September 30, 2011, Sogou had outstanding a combined total of 216,000,000 ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares, consisting of (i) 139,200,000 ordinary shares held by Sohu; (ii) 24,000,000 Series A preferred shares held by Alibaba; (iii) 14,400,000 Series A preferred shares held by China Web; (iv) 38,400,000 Series A preferred shares held by Photon. As of September 30, 2011, Sohu held 64% of the combined total of Sogou's outstanding ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares. As a result, Sohu had the power to elect the entire Board of Directors of Sogou and determine the outcome of all matters submitted to a shareholder vote. As Sogou's controlling shareholder, Sohu will continue to consolidate Sogou in Sohu's consolidated financial statements but recognize noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu, as discussed in Note 14 – Noncontrolling Interest – Noncontrolling Interest for Sogou. Dilutive Impact Because no ordinary shares will be issued with respect to these share options granted by Sogou until they are vested and exercised, the Sogou shares underlying the unvested share options granted by Sogou are not included as outstanding shares of Sogou, and have no impact on Sohu's basic net income per share. In addition, as no Sogou share options will be vested until the applicable performance targets are met, the share options have no dilutive impact on Sohu's diluted net income per share until they are vested. See Note 15 – Net Income per Share.
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There are five business segments that constitute the primary reporting segments of Sohu Group. They are Changyou, which mainly consists of online game business, Sogou, which mainly consists of search and others business (providing search and home page services to customers), brand advertising, wireless and others. Beginning with the second quarter of 2011, to better reflect management's perspective and match the segment with the entity, the Company changed the segment name of game and sponsored search to Changyou and Sogou, respectively. In 2010, the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") began reviewing certain additional information for the Sogou segment. Accordingly, the Company has adjusted the Sogou segment operating performance measurement disclosures to include income from operations and the main segment assets for the Sogou segment. For the remaining segments, the operating performance measurements are unchanged. Consistent with prior periods, some items, such as share-based compensation expense, operating expenses, other income and expense, and income tax expense, are not reviewed by the CODM. These items are disclosed in the segment information for reconciliation purposes only. The Company has restated the presentation of its segments for prior periods to conform to the current presentation, and it will restate all comparable periods hereafter.
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PRC Corporate Income Tax Related to New and High Technology Enterprises Under the previous PRC income tax law, which expired on December 31, 2007, New and High Technology Enterprises ("NHTEs") located in the Zhongguancun zone of Beijing ("BJ ZGC") were exempted from income tax for three years beginning with their first year of operations and were entitled to a 50% tax reduction to 7.5% for the subsequent three years and 15% thereafter. The years during which NHTEs enjoy preferential tax rates are known as "tax holidays." Effective January 1, 2008, the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law (the "CIT Law") imposes a unified income tax rate of 25% for both domestic and wholly foreign-owned enterprises ("WFOEs") but grants preferential tax treatment to NHTEs. Under the CIT Law, NHTEs can enjoy a preferential income tax rate of 15% for three years but need to re-apply after the end of the three-year period. The current CIT Law provides grandfathering treatment allowing NHTEs to continue to enjoy their unexpired tax holidays under the previous PRC income tax law, as long as these NHTEs continue to meet the criteria for NHTEs under the current CIT Law and were (i) qualified as NHTEs under the previous PRC income tax law, and (ii) established before March 16, 2007. Three China-based subsidiaries, Beijing Sohu New Era Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Sohu Era"), Beijing Sohu New Media Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Sohu Media") and Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd. ("Sogou Technology"), qualified as NHTEs during the year ended December 31, 2008. In July 2011, in accordance with guidance issued by governmental authorities, these three companies resubmitted application materials for qualification as NHTEs, which were approved in late August. Therefore, Sohu Era will be subject to a 15% income tax rate for the year 2011 and the next three years and Sohu Media and Sogou Technology will enjoy a 7.5% income tax rate for the year 2011 due to their unexpired tax holidays and will be subject to a 15% income tax rate for the next three years. Two China-based VIEs, Beijing Sohu Internet Information Service Co., Ltd. ("Sohu Internet") and Beijing Sogou Information Service Co., Ltd. ("Sogou Information"), qualified as NHTEs during the year ended December 31, 2009. These two companies will reapply for qualification in 2012. In 2011, Sohu Internet will be subject to a 15% income tax rate and Sogou Information will enjoy a 7.5% income tax rate due to its unexpired tax holiday. Related to Software Enterprises Under the current CIT Law, a Software Enterprise can enjoy an income tax exemption for two years beginning with its first profitable year and a 50% tax reduction to a rate of 12.5% for the subsequent three years. In 2008, the China-based subsidiary and the VIE of Changyou, Beijing AmazGame Age Internet Technology Co., Ltd. ("AmazGame") and Beijing Gamease Age Digital Technology Co., Ltd. ("Gamease") qualified as "Software Enterprises". As a result, both AmazGame and Gamease became subject to a 0% income tax rate for the full year 2008 and a 50% tax reduction to a rate of 12.5% from the fiscal year 2009 through the fiscal year 2011. In 2009, 7Road qualified as a "Software Enterprise", which entitled 7Road to an income tax exemption in 2009 and 2010. 7Road became subject to a 50% tax reduction to a rate of 12.5% from the fiscal year 2011 through the fiscal year 2013. Beijing Changyou Gamespace Software Technology Co., Ltd. ("Gamespace"), Beijing Guanyou Gamespace Digital Technology Co., Ltd. ("Guanyou Gamespace"), ICE Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("ICE WFOE") and Shanghai ICE Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shanghai ICE") have qualified as "Software Enterprises" and will be entitled to an income tax exemption for two years beginning with their first profitable year and 50% tax reduction for the subsequent three years. |
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Contractual Obligation The Company entered into an agreement to purchase an office building to be built in Beijing, which will serve as the Company's headquarters, for a purchase price of $126 million. As of September 30, 2011, $107 million had been paid and was recognized as prepaid non-current assets in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The remaining $19 million payment will be settled in installments as various stages of the development plan are completed. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2012. Changyou entered into an agreement to purchase an office building to be built in Beijing, which will serve as its headquarters, for a purchase price of approximately $156 million. As of September 30, 2011, $62 million had been paid and was recognized as prepaid non-current assets in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The remaining $94 million payment will be settled in installments as various stages of the development plan are completed. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2012.
As of September 30, 2011, the Sohu Group also had commitments for video content and bandwidth purchase in the amount of $35 million, commitments for other content, bandwidth and service purchase in the amount of $36 million, and other commitments related to future operating lease obligations and license fees of games developed by third-parties. 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 Company's business, results of operations or financial condition. In March 2008, the Sohu Group was sued by four major record companies, Sony BMG, Warner, Universal and Gold Label, which alleged that the Sohu Group provided music search links and download services that violated copyrights they owned. As of September 30, 2011, the lawsuits with these four record companies were still in process. At this stage, an estimation of the loss cannot be made. Laws and Regulations The Chinese market in which the Sohu Group operates poses certain macro-economic and regulatory risks and uncertainties. These uncertainties extend to the ability to operate an Internet business and to conduct brand advertising, search and others, onlinegame, wireless 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. , wireless 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 laws and regulations that could affect Sohu Group's VIE structure are discussed in Note 11 - VIEs. Regulatory risks also encompass the interpretation by the tax authorities of current tax laws and regulations, 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 severe 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 the Sohu Group's 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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Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company's financial instruments include cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, investment in debt securities, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The carrying amount of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates their fair value, other financial instruments are measured at their respective fair values. For fair value measurements, U.S. GAAP establishes a three-tier hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value: 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 fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The following table sets forth the financial instruments, measured at fair value, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2011 (in thousands):
The following table sets forth the financial instruments, measured at fair value, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2010 (in thousands):
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) from December 31, 2010 to September 30, 2011 (in thousands):
Cash equivalents: The Company's cash equivalents mainly consist of time deposits placed with banks for less than three months. The fair value of time deposits is determined based on the pervasive interest rates in the market, which are also the interest rates as stated in the contracts with the banks. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use the pervasive interest rates input as Level 2 of fair value measurements. See above "Fair Value of Financial Instruments". 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 Company 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 income as other income. Fair value is estimated based on price reports provided by issuers at the end of each period end. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. See above "Fair Value of Financial Instruments". As of September 30, 2011, the Company's investments in financial instruments were mainly held by 7Road, totaling approximately $22.3 million. The investments are issued by commercial banks in China with a variable interest rate indexed to performance of underlying assets. Since these investments' maturity dates are within one year, they are classified as short-term investments. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded interest income from short-term investments in the consolidated statements of operations in the amounts $322,109 and $362,109, respectively. Investment in Debt Securities In September 2010, the Company purchased from a PRC-based company (the "Debtor") a convertible debt security with a principal amount of $74.6 million (equal to RMB0.5 billion) with an initial maturity of twelve months subject to extension at the Company's election in its sole discretion for additional sequential six-month periods, and bearing interest at the rate of 3.8% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. The Debtor's obligations on the debt are secured by a pledge from the Debtor's parent company of its entire equity interest in the Debtor. Under the terms of the security, if the Company continues to extend the maturity to March 31, 2014, it will have an option, exercisable on March 31, 2014, to convert the outstanding principal into fixed percentages of equity interests in two companies which are affiliates of the Debtor. In September 2011, the Company extended maturity of the convertible debt security for six months to March 2012, with an interest rate of 6.8% per annum. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the interest income generated from this debt security amounted to $0.76 million and $2.21 million respectively.
The Company elected the fair value option to account for its investments in debt securities at their initial recognition. Changes in fair value generated from currency translation in the amount of $1.4 million and $3.15 million, respectively, were recognized in other income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. To estimate fair value, the Company used the income approach, which considers the estimated future return from the investment and the probabilities of getting these returns. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 3 of fair value measurements. See above "Fair Value of Financial Instruments".
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For Online Advertising Business Acquisition of Focus Yiju On August 1, 2011, The Company acquired 100% of the equity interests of Focus Yiju for fixed cash consideration of approximately $3.11 million, plus additional variable cash consideration of up to a maximum of $2.33 million that is contingent upon the achievement of specified performance milestones through June 30, 2014, plus a specified percentage of Focus Yiju's net profit during the period ending June 30, 2014. Focus Yiju is primarily engaged in the advertising business. The Company began to consolidate Focus Yiju's financial statements commencing August 8, 2011. On the acquisition date, the allocation of the consideration of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair value was as follows (in thousands):
The excess of the purchase price over tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. The acquired identifiable intangible assets were valued by various approaches, including the income approach and the replacement cost approach, as appropriate. As of September 30, 2011, no measurement period adjustment had been recorded. The acquisition of Focus Yiju includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by the Company based on the future financial performance of Focus Yiju over a period through June 30, 2014. The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date of $2.17 million was estimated by an independent valuation firm, with the income approach applied. Total identifiable intangible assets acquired upon acquisition include customer relationships of $2.9 million and non-compete agreements of $0.5 million. The customer relationships are amortized over an estimated average weighted useful life of 7 years and 5 months. Non-compete agreements are amortized over an estimated average weighted useful life of 2 years and 11 months. Total goodwill of $2.1 million primarily represents the expected synergies from combining operations of Focus Yiju with those of Sohu, which are expected to be complementary to each other. In accordance with ASC350, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment and is not deductible for tax purposes. Based on an assessment of the acquired company's financial performance made by the Group, the acquired company is not considered material to the Group. Thus management believes that the presentation of pro forma financial information with regard to the results of operations of the Group including the acquired company is not necessary. For Online Game Business Acquisition of 7Road On May 11, 2011, Changyou acquired 68.258% of the equity interests of 7Road for fixed cash consideration of approximately $68.26 million, plus additional variable cash consideration of up to a maximum of $32.76 million that is contingent upon the achievement of specified performance milestones through December 31, 2012. 7Road is primarily engaged in web-based game development. The Company began to consolidate 7Road's financial statements commencing June 1, 2011. The purpose of the acquisition was to accelerate Changyou's position in China's online games industry and add a new category of game to Changyou's growing product portfolio. On the acquisition date, the allocation of the consideration of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair value was as follows (in thousands):
The excess of the purchase price over tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. The acquired identifiable intangible assets were valued by various approaches, including the income approach and the replacement cost approach, as appropriate. As of September 30, 2011, no measurement period adjustment had been recorded. The fair value of noncontrolling interest in 7Road has been determined mainly based on the number of shares held by noncontrolling shareholders and the equity value close to the acquisition date, taking into consideration other factors, as appropriate. If 7Road achieves specified performance milestones, subject to certain other specified circumstances the noncontrolling shareholders will have the right to put their equity interests in 7Road to Changyou at a pre-determined price agreed upon at the acquisition date ("the put option"). In accordance with ASC480, the Company measured this noncontrolling interest and a put option at their acquisition-date fair value. An independent valuation firm was hired to determine the fair value upon the acquisition date. The acquisition of 7Road includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by Changyou based on the future financial performance of 7Road over a period through December 31, 2012. The range of the undiscounted amounts the Company could pay under the contingent consideration agreement is between nil and $32.76 million. The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date of $28.05 million was estimated by an independent valuation firm, with the income approach applied. There are no indemnification assets involved. Total identifiable intangible assets acquired upon acquisition mainly include completed game, games under development and other identifiable intangible assets acquired, including non-compete agreement of $179,000, and relationship with operator of $807,000. The games under development will be subject to amortization after completion. Completed game and other identifiable intangible assets acquired are amortized over an estimated average weighted useful life of five years. Total goodwill of $103.37 million primarily represents the expected synergies from combining operations of 7Road with those of Changyou, which are expected to be complementary to each other. In accordance with ASC350, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment and is not deductible for tax purposes. Based on an assessment of the acquired company's financial performance made by the Group, the acquired company is not considered material to the Group. Thus management believes that the presentation of pro forma financial information with regard to the results of operations of the Group including the acquired company is not necessary.
Acquisition of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate In May 2010, Changyou acquired 50% of the equity interests in each of Shanghai Jing Mao Culture Communication Co. Limited ("Shanghai Jingmao") and its affiliate which are primarily engaged in the cinema advertising business in China. The investment was accounted for under the equity method of accounting due to Changyou's inability to control Shanghai Jingmao. At the end of January 2011, Changyou acquired the remaining 50% of the equity interests in each of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate for total consideration of approximately $3.0 million. Payments for $1.0 million of the total consideration are contingent upon occurrence of certain specified events and management considers the possibility of Changyou making gains due to the non-occurrence of the specified events to be remote. With unilateral control of 100% of the voting equity interests of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate, Changyou started to consolidate Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate's financial statements commencing February 1, 2011. The purpose of the acquisition was to secure additional advertising resources for the promotion of Changyou's online games. On the acquisition date, the allocation of the consideration of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair value was as follows (in thousands):
In accordance with ASC805 in a business combination achieved in stages, Changyou re-measured its previously held equity interests in Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate as at their acquisition-date fair value and recognized a total loss of $613,000 in other expenses in the first quarter of 2011. An independent valuation firm was hired to determine the fair value of the previously held equity interests in Shanghai Jing Mao and its affiliate as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. The acquired identifiable intangible assets were valued by various approaches, including the income approach and the replacement cost approach, as appropriate. As of September 30, 2011, no measurement period adjustment had been recorded. Based on the Company's assessment of their financial performance, Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate, as stand-alone entities or combined with Sohu through Changyou, are not considered material to the Sohu Group for the period presented. Total identifiable intangible assets acquired upon acquisition mainly include publishing rights of $8,330,000, partnership relationship of $1,035,000, trade name of $502,000, non-compete agreement of $126,000, and customer list of $108,000. Except for the trade name, which is expected to have an indefinite useful life, other identifiable intangible assets acquired have an estimated average weighted useful life of two years. Under ASC350, intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized and their remaining useful life is evaluated at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite life. Total goodwill of $5.1 million primarily represents the expected synergies from combining operations of Shanghai Jingmao and its affiliate with those of Changyou, which are complementary to each other. In accordance with ASC350, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment and is not deductible for tax purposes. Based on an assessment of the acquired company's financial performance made by the Group, the acquired company is not considered material to the Group. Thus management believes that the presentation of pro forma financial information with regard to the results of operations of the Group including the acquired company is not necessary.
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PRC laws and regulations prohibit or restrict foreign ownership of companies that operate Internet information and content, Internet access, online games, wireless, value-added telecommunications and certain other businesses in which the Company is engaged or could be deemed to be engaged. Consequently, the Company conducts certain of its operations and businesses in the PRC through its VIEs. The Company consolidates all of its VIEs in its consolidated financial statements. All the VIEs are directly or indirectly owned by Dr. Charles Zhang ("Dr. Zhang"), the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a major shareholder, and other executive officers and employees of the Sohu Group identified below. Capital for these VIEs was funded by the Sohu Group through loans provided to Dr. Zhang and those other executive officers and employees, and was initially recorded as loans to related parties. These loans are eliminated for accounting purposes against the capital of the VIEs upon consolidation. Under contractual agreements with the Sohu Group, Dr. Zhang and those other executive officers and employees of the Sohu Group who are shareholders of the VIEs are required to transfer their ownership in these entities to the Sohu Group, if permitted by PRC laws and regulations, or, if not so permitted, to designees of the Sohu Group at any time to repay the loans outstanding. All voting rights of the VIEs are assigned to the Sohu Group, and the Sohu Group has the right to designate all directors and senior management personnel of the VIEs, and also has the obligation to absorb losses of the VIEs. Dr. Zhang and those other executive officers and employees of the Sohu Group who are shareholders of the VIEs have pledged their shares in the VIEs as collateral for the loans. As of September 30, 2011, the aggregate amount of these loans was $15.8 million.
As of September 30, 2011, the total assets for the consolidated VIEs were $405.4 million, mainly comprising cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and fixed assets. As of September 30, 2011, the total liabilities for the consolidated VIEs were $139.2 million, mainly comprising receipts in advance and deferred revenue and accrued liabilities. These balances are reflected in Sohu's consolidated financial statements with intercompany transactions eliminated. Under the contractual arrangements with the VIEs, the Company has the power to direct activities of the VIEs, and can have assets transferred freely out of the VIEs without any restrictions. Therefore the Company considers that there is no asset of a consolidated VIE that can be used only to settle obligations of the VIE, except for registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of the VIEs amounting to a total of $37.1 million as of September 30, 2011. As all the consolidated VIEs are incorporated as limited liability companies under the PRC Company Law, creditors of the VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company for any of the liabilities of the consolidated VIEs, which consisted of receipts in advance and deferred revenue of $46.0 million, accrued liabilities of $34.7 million, taxes payable of $12.1 million, and other accrued liabilities of $46.4 million, totaled $139.2 million. Currently there is no contractual arrangement that could require the Company to provide additional financial support to the consolidated VIEs. As the Company is conducting certain business in the PRC mainly through the VIEs, the Company may provide such support on a discretionary basis in the future, which could expose the Company to a loss. The following is a summary of the consolidated VIEs within the Sohu Group: For Online Advertising Business Brand Advertising Business
Beijing Sohu Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd. ("Sohu Entertainment") was incorporated in the PRC in 2002 and is engaged in entertainment and advertising business in the PRC. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Sohu Entertainment was $1.2 million. Xin Wang (Belinda Wang), the Company's Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, and Ye Deng, hold 80% and 20% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing Tu Xing Tian Xia Information Consultancy Co., Ltd. ("Tu Xing Tian Xia") was incorporated in the PRC in 1999 and is engaged in mapping services in the PRC. Tu Xing Tian Xia was acquired by the Company in 2005. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Tu Xing Tian Xia was $0.2 million. Beijing Century High-Tech Investment Co., Ltd. ("High Century") and Sohu Internet hold 56.1% and 43.9% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing Sohu Donglin Advertising Co., Ltd. ("Donglin") was incorporated in the PRC in 2010 and is engaged in advertising services in the PRC. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Donglin was $1.5 million. High Century and Sohu Internet each holds a 50% interest in this entity.
Beijing Pilot New Era Advertising Co., Ltd. ("Pilot New Era") was incorporated in the PRC in 2010 and is engaged in advertising services in the PRC. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Pilot New Era was $0.7 million. High Century and Sohu Internet each holds a 50% interest in this entity.
Beijing Focus Yiju Network Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Focus Yiju") was acquired in August 2011 and is engaged in advertising services in the PRC. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Focus Yiju was $1.6 million. High Century holds a 100% interest in this entity. Search and Others Business
Sogou Information was incorporated in the PRC in 2005 and is engaged in providing Internet information services in the PRC. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Sogou Information was $2.5 million. Xiaochuan Wang and Xianxian Hao each holds a 50% interest in this entity. For Online Game Business
Gamease was incorporated in the PRC in August 2007. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Gamease was $1.3 million. Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, and Dewen Chen, President and Chief Operating Officer of Changyou hold 60% and 40% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Shanghai ICE was incorporated in the PRC in April 2005. Shanghai ICE and ICE WFOE were acquired by Changyou in May 2010. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Shanghai ICE was $1.2 million. Runa Pi and Rong Qi each holds a 50% interest in this entity.
Guanyou Gamespace was incorporated in the PRC in August 2010. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Guanyou Gamespace was $1.5 million. Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, and Dewen Chen, President and Chief Operating Officer of Changyou hold 60% and 40% interests, respectively, in this entity.
7Road was incorporated in the PRC in January 2008. Gamease, which is one of Changyou's VIEs, acquired 68.258% of 7Road's equity interests in May 2011. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of 7Road was $1.5 million. For Wireless Businesses
Sohu Internet was incorporated in the PRC in 2003 and is engaged in Internet information, wireless and advertising services in the PRC. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Sohu Internet was $14.9 million. High Century and Sohu Entertainment hold 75% and 25% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing GoodFeel Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("GoodFeel") was incorporated in the PRC in 2001 and is engaged in value-added telecommunication services in the PRC. GoodFeel was acquired by the Company in 2004. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of GoodFeel was $1.2 million. James Deng and Jing Zhou, hold 58.1% and 41.9% interests, respectively, in this entity.
High Century was incorporated in the PRC in 2001 and is engaged in investment holding in the PRC. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of High Century was $4.6 million. Dr. Zhang and Wei Li, hold 80% and 20% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing 21 East Culture Development Co., Ltd. ("21 East Beijing") was acquired in October 2006. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of 21 East Beijing was $0.1 million. High Century holds a 100% interest in this entity.
Beijing Yi He Jia Xun Information Technology Co., Ltd ("Yi He Jia Xun") was acquired in September 2011. As of September 30, 2011, the registered capital of Yi He Jia Xun was $2.7 million. Gang Fang and Yanfeng Lv each holds a 50% interest in this entity. The Company has adopted the guidance of accounting for VIEs, which requires certain VIEs to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity. The Company's management evaluated the relationships between the Company and the economic benefit flow of the contractual arrangements. In connection with such evaluation, management also took into account the fact that, as a result of the contractual arrangements, the Sohu Group controls the shareholders' voting interests in the VIEs. The Sohu Group is the primary beneficiary for its VIEs. As a result, each VIE's results of operations, assets and liabilities have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. It is possible that the Company's operation of certain of its operations and businesses through VIEs could be found by PRC authorities to be in violation of PRC laws and regulations prohibiting or restricting foreign ownership of companies that engage in such operations and businesses. If such a finding were made, regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the licensing and operation of such operations businesses would have broad discretion in dealing with such a violation, including levying fines, confiscating the Company's income, revoking the business or operating licenses of the affected businesses, requiring the Company to restructure its ownership structure or operations, or requiring the Company to discontinue all or any portion of its operations. Any of these actions could cause significant disruption to the Company's business operations, and have a materially adverse impact on the Company's cash flows, financial position and operating performance. The Company's management considers the possibility of such a finding by PRC regulatory authorities to be remote. In addition, it is possible that the contracts with the Company, the Company's VIEs and shareholders of its VIEs would not be enforceable in China if PRC government authorities or courts were to find that such contracts contravene PRC laws and regulations or are otherwise not enforceable for public policy reasons. In the event that the Company was unable to enforce these contractual arrangements, the Company 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 Company's consolidated financial statements. If such were the case, the Company's cash flows, financial position and operating performance would be materially adversely affected. The Company's contractual arrangements with respect to its consolidated VIEs are approved and in place. The Company's management believes that such contracts are enforceable, and considers the possibility remote that PRC regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the Company's operations and contractual relationships would find the contracts to be unenforceable. |
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Stockholder Rights Plan Sohu adopted a stockholder rights plan (the "Plan") in 2001. The Plan was designed to deter coercive takeover tactics, including the accumulation of shares in the open market or through private transactions, and to prevent an acquirer from gaining control of Sohu without offering a fair and adequate price and terms to all of Sohu's stockholders. In general, the Plan vested stockholders of Sohu with rights to purchase preferred stock of Sohu at a substantial discount from those securities' fair market value upon a person or group acquiring without the approval of the Board of Directors more than 20% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Sohu. Any person or group who triggered the purchase right distribution would have become ineligible to participate in the Plan, which would have caused substantial dilution of such person or group's holdings. The rights expired on July 25, 2011. Sohu intends to adopt appropriate defensive measures in the future on a case by case basis as and to the extent that the Company'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 the Company without offering fair and adequate price and terms.
Treasury Stock Treasury stock consists of shares repurchased by Sohu that are no longer outstanding and are held by Sohu. Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method. On August 29, 2011, Sohu's Board of Directors authorized a combined share purchase program of up to $100 million of the outstanding ADSs of Changyou, and/or outstanding shares of common stock of Sohu over a one-year period from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had repurchased 250,000 shares of its common stock, which will be treated as treasury stock, for consideration of $16.6 million. The Company also purchased 750,000 Changyou ADSs, representing 1,500,000 Class A ordinary shares, for consideration of $25.7 million. The total amount purchased under the combined share purchase program during the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $42.3 million. Stock Incentive Plan Sohu, Changyou and Sogou all have incentive plans for the granting of share-based awards, including common stock/ordinary shares, share options, restricted shares and restricted share units, to their employees and directors. 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. 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 and a new plan (the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan discussed below) was adopted on July 2, 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. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan was $2.3 million and $7.8 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan was $4.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively. i) Summary of share option activity A summary of options activity under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
Note (1): The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the difference between Sohu's closing stock price of $48.20 on September 30, 2011 and the exercise price of share options. The total intrinsic value of share options exercised for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $6.5 million. No options have been granted under Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan since 2006. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, no compensation expense was recognized for share options because the requisite service periods for share options had ended by the end of 2009. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total cash received from the exercise of share options amounted to $0.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, total cash received from the exercise of share options amounted to $0.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
ii) Summary of restricted share unit activity A summary of restricted share units activity under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $2.3 million and $7.8 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $4.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $9.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.0 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $0.5 million and $15.0 million, respectively. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $2.7 million and $4.9 million, respectively. Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan On July 2, 2010, the Company's shareholders approved Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan"), which provides for the issuance of up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock, including those issued pursuant to the vesting and settlement of restricted share units and pursuant to the exercise of share options. The maximum term of any issued stock right under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan will expire on July 1, 2020. As of September 30, 2011, 1,473,618 shares were available for grant under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. A summary of restricted share units activity under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $0.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.0 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested during both the three months and during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $0.3 million. 2) Changyou.com Limited Share-based Awards On December 31, 2008, Changyou reserved 2,000,000 of its ordinary shares, which included 1,774,000 Class B ordinary shares and 226,000 Class A ordinary shares, for issuance to certain of its executive officers and employees as incentive compensation under Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan (the "Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan"). In March 2009, the 2,000,000 reserved ordinary shares were subject to a ten-for-one share split effected by Changyou and became 20,000,000 ordinary shares. Through September 30, 2011, Changyou has granted under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan 13,000,000 Class B ordinary shares and 2,000,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares to Tao Wang through Prominence and 4,545,200 Class A and Class B restricted share units (settleable by Changyou's issuance of Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, respectively) to certain of its executive officers other than Tao Wang and to certain of its employees and certain Sohu employees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan was $1.2 million and $4.2 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan was $1.8 million and $6.7 million, respectively.
Share-based Awards granted before Changyou's Initial Public Offering i) Share-based Award to Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou As discussed above in Note 2 - Changyou Transactions, in January 2008, Sohu communicated to and agreed with Tao Wang to grant him 700,000 ordinary shares and 800,000 restricted ordinary shares, in lieu of his contingent right in Beijing Fire Fox. The difference between the fair value ("Incremental Fair Value"), of these 700,000 ordinary shares and 800,000 restricted ordinary shares and Tao Wang's contingent right in Beijing Fire Fox was accounted for as share-based compensation expense. In February 2009, 200,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares held by Prominence became vested. Upon this vesting, the number of Class B ordinary shares held beneficially by Tao Wang increased to 900,000 shares and the number of Class B restricted ordinary shares held beneficially by Tao Wang decreased to 600,000 shares. On March 16, 2009, the ordinary shares described above, which had been issued as 700,000 Class B ordinary shares and 800,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares in January 2009 and had become 900,000 Class B ordinary shares and 600,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares in February 2009 as a result of vesting, became 9,000,000 Class B ordinary shares and 6,000,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares, respectively, as a result of a ten-for-one share split effected by Changyou on that date. For the 700,000 ordinary shares, because the terms of the issuance of these ordinary shares had been approved and were communicated to and agreed with Tao Wang as of January 2, 2008, this was considered the grant date. Accordingly, the Incremental Fair Value was determined as of that date. The portion of the Incremental Fair Value related to these ordinary shares, equal to $1.8 million, was recognized as share-based compensation expense in product development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008. For the 800,000 restricted ordinary shares, as a result of the modification of their vesting terms in April 2008, the portion of the Incremental Fair Value related to these shares, equal to $7.0 million, was determined in April 2008, and was accounted for as share-based compensation expense over the vesting period starting from the date of the modification, following the accelerated basis of attribution. A summary of activity for these restricted ordinary shares as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above–mentioned Class B restricted ordinary shares was $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above–mentioned Class B restricted ordinary shares was $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested Class B restricted ordinary shares. The total fair value of Class B restricted ordinary shares vested to Tao Wang on their respective vesting dates during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was nil and $39.7 million, respectively. The total fair value of Class B restricted ordinary shares vested to Tao Wang on their respective vesting dates during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was nil and $32.7 million, respectively. The fair value of the ordinary shares and restricted ordinary shares 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 partly in reliance on a report prepared by a qualified professional appraiser using management's estimates and assumptions. This assessment required complex and subjective judgments regarding Changyou'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.
ii) Share-based Awards to Executive Officers (other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees In April 2008, Changyou approved and communicated to executive officers other than Tao Wang the grant of an aggregate of 180,000 restricted ordinary shares and to certain key employees the grant of an aggregate of 94,000 restricted share units of Changyou (settleable in ordinary shares upon vesting). These restricted ordinary shares and restricted share units were subject to vesting over a four-year period commencing on February 1, 2008, with initial vesting also subject to the listing of Changyou's ordinary shares in an initial public offering by Changyou. The fair value of the awards at grant date was recognized in the consolidated statements of operations starting from April 2, 2009, when ADSs representing Changyou's Class A ordinary shares were first listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. On January 15, 2009, Changyou issued 180,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares to executive officers other than Tao Wang and granted 94,000 Class B restricted share units to certain key employees, the grant of which had been approved and communicated in April 2008 as described above. On March 13, 2009, Changyou exchanged the 180,000 Class B restricted ordinary shares for Class B restricted share units (settleable in Class B ordinary shares), that otherwise have the same vesting and other terms as applied to the Class B restricted ordinary shares described above. Following the exchange, Class B restricted share units granted to executive officers other than Tao Wang and certain key employees totaled 274,000. On March 16, 2009, the above 274,000 Class B restricted share units became 2,740,000 Class B restricted share units as a result of the ten-for-one share split effected on that date. A summary of activity for the above Class B restricted share units as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 2,740,000 Class B restricted share units was $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 2,740,000 Class B restricted share units was $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $0.1 million of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to the unvested Class B restricted share units. The total fair value of Class B restricted share units vested to Changyou's executive officers (other than Tao Wang) and its employees on their respective vesting dates during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was nil and $13.1 million, respectively. The total fair value of Class B restricted share units vested to Changyou's executive officers (other than Tao Wang) and its employees on their respective vesting dates during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was nil and $11.2 million, respectively. The methods Changyou used to determine the fair value as of the April 2008 grant date of these Class B restricted share units were the same as the methods used for the restricted ordinary shares granted to Tao Wang as described above. iii) Share-based Awards to Other Employees On February 17, 2009, Changyou granted an aggregate of 45,600 Class A restricted share units (settleable in Class A ordinary shares) to certain of its employees. These restricted share units are subject to vesting over a four-year period commencing upon the completion of the listing of Changyou's Class A ordinary shares in an initial public offering by Changyou. The grant date fair value of the awards was recognized in Sohu's consolidated statements of operations starting from April 2, 2009, when ADSs representing Changyou's Class A ordinary shares were first listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. On March 16, 2009, the above 45,600 Class A restricted share units became 456,000 Class A restricted share units as a result of a ten-for-one share split effected on that date.
A summary of activity for the Class A restricted share units as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 456,000 Class A restricted share units was $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 456,000 Class A restricted share units was $0.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $0.4 million of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to the unvested Class A restricted share units. The total fair value of Class A restricted share units vested to Changyou's employees on their respective vesting dates during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was nil and $1.6 million, respectively. The total fair value of Class A restricted share units vested to Changyou's employees on their respective vesting dates during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was nil and $1.7 million, respectively. The fair value of these Class A restricted share units as of the February 17, 2009 grant date was determined based on Changyou's offering price for its initial public offering, which was $8.00 per Class A ordinary share. Share-based Awards granted after Changyou's Initial Public Offering i) Share-based Awards to Executive Officers (other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees As of September 30, 2011, Changyou had granted an aggregate of 1,289,200 Class A restricted share units (settleable in Class A ordinary shares) to certain of its executive officers other than Tao Wang and to certain of its employees. These Class A restricted share units are subject to vesting over a four-year period commencing on their grant dates. A summary of activity for the Class A restricted share units as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 1,289,200 Class A restricted share units was $0.7 million and $2.7 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 1,289,200 Class A restricted share units was $1.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $2.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested Class A restricted share units. The total fair value of Class A restricted share units vested during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was nil and $6.0 million, respectively. The total fair value of Class A restricted share units vested during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was nil and $4.9 million, respectively. The fair value of restricted share units as of their grant date was determined based on the market price of Changyou's ADSs on that date.
ii) Share-based Awards to Sohu Employees As of September 30, 2011, Changyou had granted an aggregate of 60,000 Class A restricted share units (settleable upon vesting in Class A ordinary shares) to certain Sohu employees for their involvement in the provision of certain online game links and advertising services to Changyou on Sohu's Websites, including the 17173.com Website, under a Marketing Service Agreement between Changyou and Sohu. These Class A restricted share units are subject to graded vesting over a four-year period commencing on the grant date. The Company accounted for the Class A restricted share units granted by Changyou to certain Sohu employees as share awards granted by Sohu to its employees. When preparing the Company's consolidated financial statements, share-based compensation expense for such restricted share units is recognized on an accelerated basis over the requisite service period and the fair value of restricted share units was determined based on the market price of Changyou's ADSs on the grant date.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 60,000 Class A restricted share units was $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $0.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested Class A restricted share units. 3) Sogou Inc. Share-based Awards Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan On October 20, 2010, Sogou adopted the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, which provides for the issuance of up to 24,000,000 ordinary shares of Sogou to management and key employees of Sogou and of any present or future parents or subsidiaries or variable interest entities of Sogou. The maximum term of any issued share right under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan will expire on October 19, 2020. In March 2011, the Boards of Directors of Sohu and Sogou approved a program of grants pursuant to which, on April 1, 2011, Sogou issued options for the purchase of 18,930,500 ordinary shares. As of September 30, 2011, Sogou had issued options for the purchase of 19,493,600 ordinary shares. These share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon Sogou's achievement of the performance target for the corresponding period. The performance target for each installment will be set at the beginning of each vesting period, therefore each installment is considered to be granted at that date. As of September 30, 2011, 4,873,400 share options have been granted. A summary of options activity under the Sogou 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
Determining the fair value of the ordinary shares of Sogou required complex and subjective judgments regarding its 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 Company and a qualified professional appraiser estimated the fair value of Sogou's common shares primarily using the income approach in the form of discounted cash flow analysis, which is based on Sogou's projected cash flow using management's best estimate as of the valuation date. The Company also used the market approach as a check to corroborate the overall value for Sogou from the income approach by comparing the trading multiples of publicly-traded comparable companies to the implied multiples of the Company based on the income approach.
The Sogou share-based compensation cost is measured at the fair value of the award as calculated under the Binomial option – pricing model (the "BP Model"). A calculation using the BP Model typically incorporates a large number of very short time periods to reflect a realistic range of possible prices that a share could achieve over the option's contractual term, which could result in several hundred total nodes. In addition, various probabilities could be assigned to each node to reflect the impact that a node is expected to have in conjunction with exercise and post-vesting assumptions. Assumptions used in the BP Model are presented below:
The Company estimated the risk free rate based on the yield to maturity of China Sovereign bonds denominated in United States dollars as of the valuation date. An exercise multiple was estimated as the ratio of fair value of the stock 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 the Company's valuation analysis, a multiple of two was applied for employees and a multiple of three was applied for management. The Company estimated the forfeiture rate to be 12.5% for Sogou management's and 22.3% for Sogou employees' share options granted as of September 30, 2011. The life of the stock 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 common shares. Accordingly, the dividend yield is estimated to be 0%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan was $0.49 million and $0.96 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $0.55 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested share options. Share-based Awards to Sohu management Under an arrangement approved by the Boards of Directors of Sohu and Sogou in March 2011, Sohu has the right to provide to Sohu management and key employees the opportunity to purchase from Sohu up to 12,000,000 ordinary shares of Sogou at a fixed exercise price of $0.625 per share. Of these 12,000,000 ordinary shares, 8,800,000 are Sogou ordinary shares previously held by Sohu and 3,200,000 are Sogou ordinary shares that were newly-issued on April 14, 2011 by Sogou to Sohu at a price of $0.625 per share, or a total of $2 million. As of September 30, 2011, Sohu had issued options for the purchase of 8,773,000 Sogou ordinary shares options to Sohu management and key employees under this arrangement. These share options will become vested and exercisable in four equal installments, with each installment vesting upon Sogou's achievement of the performance target for the corresponding period. The performance target for each installment will be set at the beginning of each period, therefore each installment is considered to be granted at that date. As of September 30, 2011, 2,193,250 share options had been granted. A summary of options activity as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is presented below:
The method used to determine the fair value of share options granted to Sohu management and key employees was the same as the method used for the share options granted to Sogou's management and key employees as described above, except for the assumptions used in the BP Model. Assumptions used in the BP Model for Share-based awards to Sohu management and key employees are presented below:
For the three and the nine months ended September 30, 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the arrangement was $0.11 million and $0.16 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $0.11 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested share options. |
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On May 11, 2011, Changyou acquired 68.258% of the equity interests of 7Road. As Changyou's controlling shareholder, the Company began to consolidate 7Road's financial statements commencing June 1, 2011. Mezzanine Equity consists of noncontrolling interest in 7Road and a put option pursuant to which the noncontrolling shareholders will have the right to put their equity interests in 7Road to Changyou at a pre-determined price if 7Road achieves specified performance milestones in the coming three years and certain circumstances occur. The put option will expire in 2014. Since the occurrence of the sale is not solely within the control of Changyou, the Company classifies the noncontrolling interest as mezzanine equity instead of permanent equity in Sohu's and Changyou's consolidated financial statements. In accordance with ASC subtopic 480-10, the Company accretes the balance of noncontrolling interest to its redemption value over the period from the date of the 7Road acquisition to the earliest redemption date of the noncontrolling interest. Any subsequent changes in the redemption value are considered to be changes in accounting estimates and will be amortized over the same period. As of September 30, 2011, the estimated redemption value of the mezzanine equity was approximately $67.2 million based on the estimation of 7Road's financial performance. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the accretion was $1.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, and was recorded as net income attributable to the mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest shareholders in the statements of operations. |
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The primary majority-owned subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company which are consolidated in its consolidated financial statements but with noncontrolling interest recognized are Changyou and Sogou. Noncontrolling Interest for Changyou As Sohu is Changyou's controlling shareholder, Changyou's financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Changyou held by shareholders other than Sohu ("noncontrolling shareholders"), Changyou's net income attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu's consolidated statements of operations, based on their share of the economic interest in Changyou. Changyou's cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders' equity, adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and adjustment for changes in Sohu's ownership in Changyou from Sohu's purchasing of Changyou ADSs representing Class A ordinary shares, are recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu's consolidated balance sheets. See Note 2 - Changyou Transactions - Sohu's Shareholding in Changyou.
Noncontrolling Interest for Sogou As Sohu is Sogou's controlling shareholder, Sogou's financial results have been consolidated with those of Sohu for all periods presented. To reflect the economic interest in Sogou held by shareholders other than Sohu ("noncontrolling shareholders"), Sogou's net income/loss attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu's consolidated statements of operations. Sogou's cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders' equity and adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and noncontrolling shareholders' original investments in Series A Preferred shares are accounted for as a noncontrolling interest classified as permanent equity in Sohu's consolidated balance sheets, as redemption of the noncontrolling interest is solely within the control of Sohu. These treatments are based on the terms governing investment by the noncontrolling shareholders in the Series A Preferred Shares of Sogou (the "Sogou Series A Terms") and the terms of Sogou's restructuring. See Note 3 - Sogou Transaction. By virtue of the Sogou Series A Terms and the terms of the restructuring, as Sogou loses money after its restructuring, the net losses will be allocated in the following order: (i) net losses will be allocated to Sohu until its basis in Sogou decreases to zero; (ii) additional net losses will be allocated to Alibaba, China Web and Photon until their investment in Sogou decreases to zero; and (iii) further net losses will be allocated between Sohu and noncontrolling shareholders based on their shareholding percentage in Sogou. Any subsequent net income from Sogou will be allocated in the following order: (i) net income will be allocated between Sohu and noncontrolling shareholders based on their shareholding percentage in Sogou until their basis in Sogou increases to zero; (ii) additional net income will be allocated to Alibaba, China Web and Photon to bring their basis back; (iii) further net income will be allocated to Sohu to bring its basis back; and (iv) further net income will be allocated between Sohu and noncontrolling shareholders based on their shareholding percentage in Sogou. Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Statements of Operations For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations was $16.4 million and $43.7 million, respectively, compared with $13.0 million and $ 36.1 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou For the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, $16.4 million and $13.0 million, respectively, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu's consolidated statements of operations, representing a 31% and a 29%, respectively, economic interest in Changyou attributable to shareholders other than Sohu. Noncontrolling Interest of Sogou For the three months ended September 30, 2011, $41,000 net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu's consolidated statements of operations, representing Sogou's net loss attributable to shareholders other than Sohu. Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets was $230.4 million and $178.4 million, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $187.7 million and $130.3 million, respectively, noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu's consolidated balance sheets, representing a 30% and a 29%, respectively, economic interest in Changyou's net assets and reflected the reclassification of Changyou's share-based compensation expense from shareholders' additional paid-in capital to noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling Interest of Sogou As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $41.4 million and $47.2 million, respectively, noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu's consolidated balance sheets, representing Sogou's cumulative results of operations attributable to shareholders other than Sohu, Sogou's share-based compensation expenses, along with these shareholders' original investments in the Series A Preferred Shares issued by Sogou.
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Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares comprise shares issuable upon the exercise or settlement of share-based awards using the treasury stock method. The dilutive effect of share-based awards with performance requirements is not considered before the performance targets are actually met. The computation of diluted net income per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., an increase in earnings per share amounts or a decrease in loss per share amounts) on net income per share. Additionally, for purposes of calculating the numerator of diluted net income per share, the net income attributable to Sohu is adjusted for two factors as following:
In the calculation of Sohu's diluted net income per share, the percentage of 66% was calculated by treating all of Changyou's existing unvested restricted shares, 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 weighted average number of shares held by Sohu in Changyou to decrease from 69% to 66%. As a result, Changyou's net income attributable to Sohu on a diluted basis decreased accordingly. This impact is presented as "incremental dilution from Changyou" in the table below.
In the calculation of Sohu's diluted net income per share, assuming a dilutive effect, the percentage of 64% was calculated by treating the convertible preferred shares issued by Sogou as having been converted at the beginning of the period. The dilutive effect of share-based awards with a performance requirement was not considered because the performance targets were not met. The above difference is presented as "incremental dilution from Sogou" in the table below.
The following table presents the calculation of Sohu's basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data)
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In April 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued revised guidance on the "Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreement." The revised guidance specifies the criterion pertaining to an exchange of collateral should not be a determining factor in assessing effective control, which should focus on a transferor's contractual rights and obligations with respect to transferred financial assets if an entity enters into agreements to transfer financial assets that both entitle and obligate the transferor to repurchase or redeem the financial assets before their maturity. The revised guidance removes from the assessment of effective control (1) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (2) the collateral maintenance implementation guidance related to that criterion. The revised guidance is effective prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements of adopting this guidance. In May 2011, the FASB issued revised guidance on the "Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs." The revised guidance specifies how to measure fair value and improve the comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, not requiring additional fair value measurements and not intending to establish valuation standards or affect valuation practices outside of financial reporting. The revised guidance is effective to all reporting entities that are required or permitted to measure or disclose the fair value of an asset, a liability, or an instrument classified in a reporting entity's shareholders' equity in the financial statements during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements of adopting this guidance. In June 2011, the FASB issued revised guidance on the "Presentation of Comprehensive Income". The revised guidance requires an entity to present reclassification adjustments on the face of the financial statements from other comprehensive income to net income and eliminates one presentation option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. The revised guidance states that an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In a single continuous statement, the entity is required to present the components of net income and total net income, the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with the total of comprehensive income in that statement. In the two-statement approach, an entity is required to present components of net income and total net income in the statement of net income. The statement of other comprehensive income should immediately follow the statement of net income and include the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with a total for comprehensive income. The revised guidance should be applied retrospectively and effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has not early adopted the new guidance and is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements of adopting this guidance. In September 2011, the FASB revised guidance on the "Testing of Goodwill for Impairment". The revised guidance specified that an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step test. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. An entity can choose to perform the qualitative assessment on none, some or all of its reporting units. Moreover, an entity can bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to step one of the impairment test, and then resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The revised guidance is effective to both public and nonpublic entities that have goodwill reported in their financial statements during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has not early adopted the new guidance and is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements of adopting this guidance. |
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Note (1): The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the difference between Sohu's closing stock price of $48.20 on September 30, 2011 and the exercise price of share options. The total intrinsic value of share options exercised for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $6.5 million. |
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Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average exercise prices (or conversion ratios) for share options (or share units) that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, vested and expected to vest, exercisable or convertible at the end of the year, and the number of share options or share units that were granted, exercised or converted, forfeited, and expired during the year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the numerators and the denominators of the basic and diluted per-share (or per-unit) computations for income from continuing operations, including the effect that has been given to preferred dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Noncontrolling interest in Changyou | 31.00% |
| Decrease in video content costs recorded if old method of amortizing continued | $ 2 |
| Impact to basic and diluted net income per share if old method of amortizing video content continued | $ 0.05 |
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The decrease in video content costs if the Company had continued amortizing the video content costs using the old method. No definition available.
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The impacts to both basic and diluted net income per share if the Company had continued amortizing the video content costs using the old method. No definition available.
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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. No definition available.
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Changyou Transactions (Share-Based Award To Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer Of Changyou) (Details) (Chief Executive Officer [Member])
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Mar. 31, 2009
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Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Jan. 31, 2009
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Feb. 28, 2009
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| Shares authorized for issuance | 700,000 | 800,000 | |||||||
| Award vesting period | four-year | ||||||||
| Shares issued | 700,000 | 800,000 | |||||||
| Number of beneficial shares held | 900,000 | 600,000 | |||||||
| Number of beneficial shares held as a result of a stock split | 9,000,000 | 6,000,000 | |||||||
| Number of Units vested | 200,000 | ||||||||
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The number of shares held beneficially by individual pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date No definition available.
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The number of shares held at the end of the period as a result of a stock split. No definition available.
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The maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under the deferred compensation arrangement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of the period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Shares reserved for future issuance | 2,000,000 | |
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| Shares reserved for future issuance | 2,000,000 | |
| Shares reserved for future issuance as a result of a stock split | 20,000,000 | |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 1,774,000 | |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 226,000 |
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The number of shares reserved at the end of period for future issuance as a result of a stock split. No definition available.
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Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Changyou Transactions (Initial Public Offering Of Changyou) (Details)
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Apr. 07, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Apr. 07, 2009
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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| Common stock, shares issued | 38,072,000 | 38,025,000 | 7,500,000 | 9,750,000 |
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Changyou Transactions (Sohu's Shareholding In Changyou, Shareholding And Control) (Details)
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 38,072,000 | 38,025,000 |
| Percentage of Changyou shares held by Sohu | 68.00% | |
| Percentage of Sohu's voting power in Changyou | 82.00% | |
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 105,011,000 | |
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Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Class B Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 14,040,000 | |
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Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Number of shares unvested | 2,000,000 | |
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Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares By Conversion Of Class B Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 1,805,000 | |
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Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares Upon The Vesting And Settlement Of Class A Restricted Share Units [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 706,000 | |
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IPO [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 16,710,000 | |
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Sohu Game [Member] | Class B Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 70,250,000 | |
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Sohu [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering Of Changyou [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 1,500,000 |
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The percentage of the independently-listed majority-owned subsidiary's outstanding shares held by the parent company. No definition available.
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The parent company's voting power in its independently-listed majority-owned subsidiary. No definition available.
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Changyou Transactions (Sohu's Shareholding In Changyou, Economic Interest And Dilutive Impact) (Details)
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Changyou Transactions Sohu's Shareholding In Changyou Economic Interest And Dilutive Impact [Line Items] | |
| Sohu's economic interest in Changyou | 69.00% |
| Shareholders other than Sohu's economic interest in Changyou | 31.00% |
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Class A and Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares and Restricted Shares Units [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Sohu's Shareholding In Changyou Economic Interest And Dilutive Impact [Line Items] | |
| Shares not outstanding | 1,881,200 |
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The parent company's economic interest in one of the independently-listed majority-owned subsidiary. No definition available.
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The number of unvested restricted shares, unvested restricted share units, and vested restricted share units that have not yet been settled. No definition available.
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Economic interest of the parent company's independently-listed majority-owned subsidiary held by shareholders other than the parent company. No definition available.
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Sogou Transactions (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
Sogou [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Sogou [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Sogou [Member]
years
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Oct. 20, 2010
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Apr. 14, 2011
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Alibaba Investment Limited [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Alibaba Investment Limited [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
China Web Search (Hong Kong) Limited [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
China Web Search (Hong Kong) Limited [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Photon Group Limited [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Photon Group Limited [Member]
Sogou [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Loan receivable from Sogou | $ 45 | ||||||||||||||||
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | 48 | 15 | 9 | 24 | |||||||||||||
| Amount per share used to calculate dividend payments on preferred stock | $ 0.0375 | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of times over original sales price series A preferred shareholders are entitled to receive payment | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Series A preferred share conversion price | $ 0.625 | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 24,000,000 | 12,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| Plan expiration date | October 19, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Award vesting period | four equal installments | four equal installments | |||||||||||||||
| Shares issued | 18,930,500 | 19,493,600 | 8,773,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Subsidiary's ordinary shares previously held by parent company | 8,800,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Subsidiary's newly-issued shares | 3,200,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Subsidiary's newly-issued shares, value | $ 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sogou ordinary share price | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | $ 0.625 | $ 0.625 | |||||||||||||
| Ordinary shares and series A preferred shares outstanding | 216,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 38,072,000 | 38,025,000 | 139,200,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Series A preferred shares outstanding | 24,000,000 | 14,400,000 | 38,400,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Percentage of Sogou shares held by Sohu | 64.00% | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Sohu's basic net income per share | $ 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive impact on Sohu's diluted net income per share | $ 0 | ||||||||||||||||
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The installments of share options granted. No definition available.
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The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
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The number of times over original sales price series A preferred shareholders are entitled to receive in the event of Liquidation. No definition available.
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Total number of common stock and Series A preferred shares held by shareholders. No definition available.
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The percentage of the subsidiary's outstanding ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares held by the parent company. No definition available.
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The price to convert each share Series A Preferred Shares to ordinary shares. No definition available.
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The impact of subsidiary's share options on the parent company's basic net income per share. No definition available.
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The impact of subsidiary's share options on the parent company's diluted net income per share. No definition available.
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The number of shares that the subsidiary's newly-issued shares. No definition available.
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The value of the subsidiary's newly-issued shares No definition available.
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Subsidiary's ordinary shares previously held by parent company. No definition available.
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, amount of receivables due from an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount per share used to calculated dividend payments on preferred stock. No definition available.
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The date when the equity-based award expires as specified in the award agreement, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter of a year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Operating Information By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ 232,860 | [1] | $ 164,064 | [1] | $ 605,934 | [1] | $ 439,615 | [1] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (66,685) | (42,113) | (164,411) | (111,577) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit (loss) | 166,175 | 121,951 | 441,523 | 328,038 | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (253) | [2] | (1,063) | [2] | (1,543) | [2] | (3,346) | [2] | ||||
| Gross profit | 165,922 | 120,888 | 439,980 | 324,692 | ||||||||
| Product development | (26,386) | (17,241) | (71,345) | (44,981) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (47,766) | (24,139) | (114,298) | (74,623) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (14,038) | (8,768) | (36,055) | (24,374) | ||||||||
| SBC, in operating expenses | (4,124) | [2] | (5,498) | [2] | (12,518) | [2] | (16,196) | [2] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (92,314) | (55,646) | (234,216) | (160,174) | ||||||||
| Operating profit | 73,608 | 65,242 | 205,764 | 164,518 | ||||||||
| Other income/(expense) | 3,249 | (939) | 5,238 | (1,294) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 4,314 | 1,611 | 10,312 | 4,034 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | (2,420) | (561) | (4,504) | (827) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | (14,441) | (11,340) | (35,724) | (25,632) | ||||||||
| Net income | 64,310 | 54,013 | 181,086 | 140,799 | ||||||||
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Brand Advertising [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 80,752 | [1] | 61,597 | [1] | 210,136 | [1] | 159,865 | [1] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (31,527) | (22,234) | (78,729) | (59,602) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit (loss) | 49,225 | 39,363 | 131,407 | 100,263 | ||||||||
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Wireless [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 14,210 | [1] | 13,594 | [1] | 37,559 | [1] | 37,955 | [1] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (8,727) | (7,381) | (22,728) | (20,102) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit (loss) | 5,483 | 6,213 | 14,831 | 17,853 | ||||||||
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Other Segment [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 4,655 | [1] | 407 | [1] | 5,793 | [1] | 2,434 | [1] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (1,009) | (351) | (1,165) | (1,348) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit (loss) | 3,646 | 56 | 4,628 | 1,086 | ||||||||
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Brand Advertising, Wireless And Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 99,617 | [1] | 75,598 | [1] | 253,488 | [1] | 200,254 | [1] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (41,263) | (29,966) | (102,622) | (81,052) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit (loss) | 58,354 | 45,632 | 150,866 | 119,202 | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (232) | [2] | (1,023) | [2] | (1,470) | [2] | (3,196) | [2] | ||||
| Gross profit | 58,122 | 44,609 | 149,396 | 116,006 | ||||||||
| Product development | (9,878) | (3,996) | (25,328) | (12,684) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (26,931) | (14,790) | (68,629) | (44,117) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (6,727) | (4,748) | (17,094) | (12,697) | ||||||||
| SBC, in operating expenses | (1,919) | [2] | (3,086) | [2] | (5,628) | [2] | (7,425) | [2] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (45,455) | (26,620) | (116,679) | (76,923) | ||||||||
| Operating profit | 12,667 | 17,989 | 32,717 | 39,083 | ||||||||
| Other income/(expense) | 2,108 | (228) | 5,023 | (857) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 875 | 416 | 2,659 | 1,108 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | (1,753) | (397) | (3,367) | (546) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | (2,081) | (2,876) | (5,957) | (5,085) | ||||||||
| Net income | 11,816 | 14,904 | 31,075 | 33,703 | ||||||||
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Changyou [Member]
|
||||||||||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 119,013 | [1] | 85,624 | [1] | 321,127 | [1] | 235,417 | [1] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (18,017) | (8,497) | (43,617) | (20,779) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit (loss) | 100,996 | 77,127 | 277,510 | 214,638 | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | (21) | [2] | (40) | [2] | (73) | [2] | (150) | [2] | ||||
| Gross profit | 100,975 | 77,087 | 277,437 | 214,488 | ||||||||
| Product development | (11,532) | (9,300) | (33,002) | (21,462) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (20,232) | (9,703) | (40,439) | (31,006) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (6,387) | (2,909) | (16,169) | (10,025) | ||||||||
| SBC, in operating expenses | (942) | [2] | (1,749) | [2] | (4,042) | [2] | (6,589) | [2] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (39,093) | (23,661) | (93,652) | (69,082) | ||||||||
| Operating profit | 61,882 | 53,426 | 183,785 | 145,406 | ||||||||
| Other income/(expense) | 1,139 | (713) | 208 | (431) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 3,404 | 1,194 | 7,588 | 2,923 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | (160) | (151) | (489) | (262) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | (12,360) | (8,464) | (29,767) | (20,547) | ||||||||
| Net income | 53,905 | 45,292 | 161,325 | 127,089 | ||||||||
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Sogou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | 18,814 | [1] | 5,416 | [1] | 40,664 | [1] | 12,281 | [1] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | (7,521) | (3,659) | (18,502) | (9,776) | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit (loss) | 11,293 | 1,757 | 22,162 | 2,505 | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | ||||
| Gross profit | 11,293 | 1,757 | 22,162 | 2,505 | ||||||||
| Product development | (4,976) | (3,945) | (13,015) | (10,835) | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | (5,071) | (2,161) | (14,245) | (7,609) | ||||||||
| General and administrative | (924) | (1,111) | (2,792) | (1,652) | ||||||||
| SBC, in operating expenses | (1,202) | [2] | (663) | [2] | (2,892) | [2] | (2,182) | [2] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (12,173) | (7,880) | (32,944) | (22,278) | ||||||||
| Operating profit | (880) | (6,123) | (10,782) | (19,773) | ||||||||
| Other income/(expense) | 2 | 2 | 7 | (6) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 35 | 1 | 65 | 3 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | (507) | (13) | (648) | (19) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Net income | (1,350) | (6,133) | (11,358) | (19,795) | ||||||||
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Intercompany Eliminations [Member]
|
||||||||||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | (4,584) | [1] | (2,574) | [1] | (9,345) | [1] | (8,337) | [1] | ||||
| Segment cost of revenues | 116 | 9 | 330 | 30 | ||||||||
| Segment gross profit (loss) | (4,468) | (2,565) | (9,015) | (8,307) | ||||||||
| SBC in cost of revenues | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | ||||
| Gross profit | (4,468) | (2,565) | (9,015) | (8,307) | ||||||||
| Product development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 4,468 | 2,515 | 9,015 | 8,109 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| SBC, in operating expenses | (61) | [2] | 0 | [2] | 44 | [2] | 0 | [2] | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 4,407 | 2,515 | 9,059 | 8,109 | ||||||||
| Operating profit | (61) | (50) | 44 | (198) | ||||||||
| Other income/(expense) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Interest income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Exchange difference | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ (61) | $ (50) | $ 44 | $ (198) | ||||||||
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Exchange difference is the aggregate foreign currency transaction gain or loss (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income. No definition available.
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line, net of share-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Interest income is the amount of net interest income or expense derived from banking operations. No definition available.
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The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use, net of share-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Total costs for reportable segments. No definition available.
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Total revenues less total costs for reportable segments. No definition available.
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The aggregate total amount of expenses directly related to the marketing or selling of products or services, net of share-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Share based compensation expense recognized in cost of revenue for reportable segments No definition available.
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Share based compensation expense recognized in operating expense for reportable segments. No definition available.
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Assets Information By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 707,423 | $ 678,389 | $ 534,662 | $ 563,782 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 99,424 | 62,603 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 149,660 | 120,627 | ||||||
| Total assets | 1,547,041 | [1] | 1,187,590 | [1] | ||||
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Brand Advertising, Wireless And Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 209,590 | 277,910 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 84,772 | 61,134 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 62,762 | 54,461 | ||||||
| Total assets | 739,810 | [1] | 626,202 | [1] | ||||
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Changyou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 458,529 | 350,957 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 13,151 | 1,464 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 66,285 | 53,659 | ||||||
| Total assets | 807,774 | [1] | 502,311 | [1] | ||||
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Sogou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 39,304 | 49,522 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,501 | 5 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 20,613 | 12,507 | ||||||
| Total assets | 64,656 | [1] | 65,170 | [1] | ||||
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Intercompany Eliminations [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ (65,199) | [1] | $ (6,093) | [1] | ||||
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Share-Based Compensation Expense (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Share-Based Compensation Expense | ||||
| Capitalized share-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Capitalized share-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Share-Based Compensation Expense (Schedule Of Share-Based Compensation Expense Recognized In Costs And Expenses) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | $ 4,377 | $ 6,561 | $ 14,061 | $ 19,542 |
|
Cost of Revenues [Member]
|
||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | 253 | 1,063 | 1,543 | 3,346 |
|
Product Development Expenses [Member]
|
||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | 1,633 | 2,238 | 4,826 | 6,901 |
|
Sales and Marketing Expenses [Member]
|
||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | 874 | 1,271 | 2,835 | 3,402 |
|
General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
|
||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | $ 1,617 | $ 1,989 | $ 4,857 | $ 5,893 |
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Share-Based Compensation Expense (Schedule Of Share-Based Compensation Expense Recognized For Sohu, Changyou And Sogou's Share Awards) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Share Based Compensation Expense Recognized For Share Based Awards [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | $ 4,377 | $ 6,561 | $ 14,061 | $ 19,542 |
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
||||
| Share Based Compensation Expense Recognized For Share Based Awards [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | 2,607 | 4,806 | 8,735 | 12,889 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Share Based Compensation Expense Recognized For Share Based Awards [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | 1,172 | 1,755 | 4,210 | 6,653 |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
||||
| Share Based Compensation Expense Recognized For Share Based Awards [Line Items] | ||||
| Allocated share-based compensation expense | $ 598 | $ 0 | $ 1,116 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Income Taxes (Details)
|
12 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2008
AmazGame And Gamease [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Sohu Era And Sohu Internet [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Sohu Media, Sogou Technology And Sogou Information [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Software Enterprise [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
PRC Corporate Income Tax [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
PRC Corporate Income Tax [Member]
New And High Technology Enterprises [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
PRC Corporate Income Tax [Member]
Software Enterprise [Member]
|
|
| Income Tax Holiday [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Period of income tax exemption (in years) | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| Reduction in effective income tax rate | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||||||
| Effective income tax rate for subsequent three years | 7.50% | 12.50% | ||||||
| Effective income tax rate thereafter | 15.00% | |||||||
| Unified income tax rate | 25.00% | |||||||
| Preferential income tax rate | 0.00% | 15.00% | 15.00% | 15.00% | ||||
| Preferential income tax rate period (years) | 3 | |||||||
| Income tax rate, unexpired tax holidays | 7.50% | |||||||
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- Definition
Effective income tax rate for New and High Technology Enterprises under previous PRC income tax law and Software Enterprises for the subsequent three years after their income tax-exempt period under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
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|
- Definition
Effective income tax rate for New and High Technology Enterprises after six years of operations under the previous PRC income tax law. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Income tax rate due to unexpired tax holidays. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Period of income tax exemption for New and High Technology Enterprise and Software Enterprise under the previous PRC income tax law. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The preferential income tax rate that New and High 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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- Definition
The period that New and High Technology Enterprises can enjoy the preferential income tax rate under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Unified income tax rate for both domestic and wholly foreign-owned enterprises, under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
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- Definition
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to income that is exempt from income taxes under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | ||
| Commitments for video content and bandwidth purchase | $ 35,000,000 | |
| Commitments for other content, bandwidth and service purchase | 36,000,000 | |
| Prepaid portion of purchase price of office building | 180,101,000 | 137,999,000 |
|
Office Building [Member] | Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
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| Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | ||
| Purchase price of office building | 126,000,000 | |
| Prepaid portion of purchase price of office building | 107,000,000 | |
| Remaining purchase price to be paid in installments | 19,000,000 | |
|
Office Building [Member] | Changyou [Member]
|
||
| Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | ||
| Purchase price of office building | 156,000,000 | |
| Prepaid portion of purchase price of office building | 62,000,000 | |
| Remaining purchase price to be paid in installments | $ 94,000,000 |
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- Definition
The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend for other content, bandwidth and service under the purchase commitment. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend for video content and bandwidth under the purchase commitment. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The purchase price of office building. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The sum of amounts paid in advance for arrangements that will be recognized as fixed assets in periods after one year. No definition available.
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- Definition
The remaining purchase price for the office building to be paid as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Details
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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details)
|
1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2010
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2010
CNY
|
Sep. 30, 2011
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2010
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2010
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Short-term Investments [Member]
USD ($)
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Short-term Investments [Member]
USD ($)
|
|
| Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Investment in financial instruments | $ 399,508,000 | $ 399,508,000 | $ 431,304,000 | $ 22,300,000 | $ 22,300,000 | |||||
| Interest income | 760,000 | 2,210,000 | 322,109 | 362,109 | ||||||
| Payments to acquire debt securities | 74,600,000 | 500,000,000 | ||||||||
| Convertible debt security initial maturity period (months) | 12 | |||||||||
| Convertible debt security additional maturity period (months) | 6 | |||||||||
| Convertible debt security, initial interest rate | 3.80% | |||||||||
| Convertible debt security, interest rate for first extension period | 6.80% | |||||||||
| Convertible debt security, first extension due date | March 2012 | |||||||||
| Date to receive option to convert debt securities to security interest | Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
| Debt instrument currency translation adjustment | $ 3,151,000 | $ 0 | $ 1,400,000 | $ 3,150,000 | ||||||
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|
- Definition
The maturity date of this debt securities with its first extention at the Company's election. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The average effective interest rate for first extension period. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
If the maturity date of this debt securities is extended to this date, the Company has the right to convert this debt securities to fixed percentages of equity interest in two companies which are affiliates of the debtor. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The additional maturity period for the debt instrument for each extension. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Changes in fair value of the debt instrument generated from currency translation. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The initial maturity period for the debt instrument. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The average effective interest rate during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions owned by the entity including: (1) mortgages, mortgage-backed and asset backed securities; (2) US government and agency obligations; (3) state and municipal government obligations; (4) other sovereign government debt; (5) corporate obligations; (6) corporate equities; (7) principal investments; (8) derivative contracts; and (9) physical commodities. Includes both pledged and unpledged holdings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
The cash outflow to acquire debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities, because they are not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Details
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|
Fair Value Measurements (Financial Instruments, Measured At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
| Cash equivalents | $ 298,510 | $ 355,775 |
| Short-term investments | 22,319 | 0 |
| Investment in debt securities | 78,679 | 75,529 |
| Total | 399,508 | 431,304 |
|
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
|
||
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
| Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
| Short-term investments | 0 | |
| Investment in debt securities | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 |
|
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
|
||
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
| Cash equivalents | 298,510 | 355,775 |
| Short-term investments | 22,319 | |
| Investment in debt securities | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 320,829 | 355,775 |
|
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
|
||
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
| Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
| Short-term investments | 0 | |
| Investment in debt securities | 78,679 | 75,529 |
| Total | $ 78,679 | $ 75,529 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
This element represents debt securities that measured by fair value option. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Company may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
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|
- Definition
The aggregate fair value as of the balance sheet date of financial instruments and other positions owned by the entity including: (1) mortgages, mortgage-backed and asset backed securities; (2) US government and agency obligations; (3) state and municipal government obligations; (4) other sovereign government debt; (5) corporate obligations; (6) corporate equities; (7) principal investments; (8) derivative contracts; and (9) physical commodities. Includes both pledged and unpledged holdings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation Of Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Debt Securities [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Debt Securities [Member]
|
|
| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |
| Beginning balance | $ 75,529 |
| Gains included in other income | 3,150 |
| Ending balance | $ 78,679 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
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|
- Definition
This element represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings or resulted in a change in net asset value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
This element represents an asset measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
Aug. 08, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
Aug. 01, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
7 Road [Member]
years
|
Jun. 01, 2011
7 Road [Member]
|
May 11, 2011
7 Road [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
years
|
Feb. 01, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
May 31, 2010
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Feb. 01, 2011
Publishing Rights [Member]
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Feb. 01, 2011
Partnership Relationship [Member]
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Feb. 01, 2011
Trade Name [Member]
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Aug. 08, 2011
Noncompete Agreement [Member]
Focus Yiju [Member]
months
|
Jun. 01, 2011
Noncompete Agreement [Member]
7 Road [Member]
|
Feb. 01, 2011
Noncompete Agreement [Member]
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Feb. 01, 2011
Customer List [Member]
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Jun. 01, 2011
Relationship With Operator [Member]
7 Road [Member]
|
Aug. 08, 2011
Customer Relationships [Member]
Focus Yiju [Member]
months
|
Aug. 01, 2011
Maximum [Member]
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
Jun. 01, 2011
Maximum [Member]
7 Road [Member]
|
Jun. 01, 2011
Minimum [Member]
7 Road [Member]
|
|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity interest acquired | 100.00% | 68.258% | 100.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cash consideration | $ 3,110,000 | $ 3,110,000 | $ 68,258,000 | $ 68,258,000 | $ 2,330,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration | 2,167,000 | 28,051,000 | 1,000,000 | 32,760,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Measurement period adjustment | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Identifiable finite-lived intangible assets acquired | 8,330,000 | 1,035,000 | 500,000 | 126,000 | 108,000 | 2,900,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Identifiable indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired | 502,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other identifiable intangible assets acquired | 179,000 | 807,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated average weighted useful life | 5 | 2 | 35 | 89 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 2,145,000 | 103,366,000 | 5,147,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total consideration | 5,277,000 | 96,309,000 | 5,740,000 | 3,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total loss on acquisition | $ 613,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The percentage of equity in the acquiree held by the acquirer. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of adjustment realized within one year from the acquisition date to goodwill in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to the identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized, other than completed game, game under development. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The calculated weighted-average amortization period of a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired during the current period either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate cost of a major indefinite-lived intangible asset class acquired, during the period, either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of loss recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination. No definition available.
|
|
Business Combinations (Schedule Of Allocation Of Consideration Of Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Based On Fair Values) (Alternative Calculation) (Details) (USD $)
|
Aug. 08, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
Aug. 01, 2011
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
Jun. 01, 2011
7 Road [Member]
|
May 11, 2011
7 Road [Member]
|
Feb. 01, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2011
Shanghai Jingmao And Its Affiliate [Member]
|
Jun. 01, 2011
Completed Game [Member]
7 Road [Member]
|
Jun. 01, 2011
Games Under Development [Member]
7 Road [Member]
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash consideration | $ 3,110,000 | $ 3,110,000 | $ 68,258,000 | $ 68,258,000 | ||||
| Contingent consideration | 2,167,000 | 28,051,000 | 1,000,000 | |||||
| Fair value of previously held 50% equity interests | 2,704,000 | |||||||
| Consideration for the remaining 50% equity interests | 3,036,000 | |||||||
| Total consideration | 5,277,000 | 96,309,000 | 5,740,000 | 3,000,000 | ||||
| Cash | 1,739,000 | |||||||
| Receivables | 7,440,000 | |||||||
| Other tangible assets | 313,000 | 22,213,000 | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 9,514,000 | |||||||
| Identifiable finite-lived intangible assets acquired | 20,837,000 | 3,561,000 | ||||||
| Other identifiable intangible assets acquired | 986,000 | |||||||
| Identifiable intangible assets acquired | 3,386,000 | 10,101,000 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 2,145,000 | 103,366,000 | 5,147,000 | |||||
| Liabilities assumed | (2,306,000) | (8,983,000) | (19,022,000) | |||||
| Fair value of noncontrolling interest and put option | (53,111,000) | |||||||
| Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed | $ 5,277,000 | $ 96,309,000 | $ 5,740,000 |
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The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination) No definition available.
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This element represents the fair value of the noncontrolling interest and a put option in the acquiree at the acquisition date. No definition available.
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other identifiable intangible assets acquired, including non-compete agreement and relationship with operator. No definition available.
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to the tangible assets other than receivables. No definition available.
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The total cost for acquisition of remaining equity interest of the acquired entities, including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to net tangible assets. No definition available.
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- Definition
In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the acquisition-date fair value of the equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer immediately before the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Unrestricted cash available for day-to-day operating needs, for an entity that has cash equivalents, but does not aggregate cash equivalents with cash on the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill (Carrying Value Of Goodwill By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Goodwill, Gross | $ 85,437 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | (17,676) | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 67,761 | |
| Acquisitions | 111,158 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 2,354 | |
| Impairment losses | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 181,273 | |
|
Brand Advertising [Member]
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| Goodwill, Gross | 57,798 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | (17,676) | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 40,122 | |
| Acquisitions | 2,145 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 34 | |
| Impairment losses | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 42,301 | |
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Wireless [Member]
|
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| Goodwill, Gross | 15,439 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 15,439 | |
| Acquisitions | 500 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 3 | |
| Impairment losses | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 15,942 | |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
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| Goodwill, Gross | 10,258 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 10,258 | |
| Acquisitions | 108,513 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 2,234 | |
| Impairment losses | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 121,005 | |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
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| Goodwill, Gross | 1,942 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 1,942 | |
| Acquisitions | 0 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 83 | |
| Impairment losses | 0 | |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 2,025 |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable), in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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VIEs (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Aggregate amount of loans due from related parties | $ 15.8 |
| Variable interest entity, consolidated, carrying amount, assets | 405.4 |
| Variable interest entity, consolidated, carrying amount, liabilities | 139.2 |
| Variable interest entity registered capital and PRC statutory reserves | 37.1 |
| Variable interest entity receipts in advance and deferred revenue | 46.0 |
| Variable interest entity accrued liabilities | 34.7 |
| Variable interest entity taxes payable | 12.1 |
| Variable interest entity other accrued liabilities | 46.4 |
|
Yi He Jia Xun [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 2.7 |
|
Sohu Entertainment [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 1.2 |
|
Tu Xing Tian Xia [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 0.2 |
|
Donglin [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 1.5 |
|
Pilot New Era [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 0.7 |
|
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 1.6 |
|
Gamease [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 1.3 |
|
Shanghai I C E [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 1.2 |
|
Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 1.5 |
|
7 Road [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 1.5 |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 68.258% |
|
Sogou Information [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 2.5 |
|
GoodFeel [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 1.2 |
|
Beijing 21 East Culture Development Co., Ltd. [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 0.1 |
|
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | 14.9 |
|
High Century [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Registered capital | $ 4.6 |
|
High Century [Member] | Tu Xing Tian Xia [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 56.10% |
|
High Century [Member] | Donglin [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | Pilot New Era [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | Focus Yiju [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 100.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | Beijing 21 East Culture Development Co., Ltd. [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 100.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | Sohu Internet [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 75.00% |
|
Sohu Internet [Member] | Tu Xing Tian Xia [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 43.90% |
|
Sohu Internet [Member] | Donglin [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Sohu Internet [Member] | Pilot New Era [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Sohu Entertainment [Member] | Sohu Internet [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 25.00% |
|
Co-President And Chief Operating Officer [Member] | Sohu Entertainment [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 80.00% |
|
President And Chief Operating Officer [Member] | Gamease [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 40.00% |
|
President And Chief Operating Officer [Member] | Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 40.00% |
|
Employee 1 [Member] | Sohu Entertainment [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 20.00% |
|
Employee 1 [Member] | GoodFeel [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 58.10% |
|
Employee 1 [Member] | High Century [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 20.00% |
|
Employee 2 [Member] | Yi He Jia Xun [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Employee 2 [Member] | Shanghai I C E [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Employee 2 [Member] | Sogou Information [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Employee 2 [Member] | GoodFeel [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 41.90% |
|
Chairman And Chief Executive Officer [Member] | High Century [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 80.00% |
|
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Gamease [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 60.00% |
|
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Variable interest entity, ownership percentage | 60.00% |
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The amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's accrued liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position No definition available.
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The amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's other accrued liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. No definition available.
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The amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's receipts in advance and deferred revenue included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position No definition available.
|
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The amount of registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of Variable Interest Entity as defined in the regulations. No definition available.
|
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The amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's taxes payable included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of total capital as defined in the regulations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, amounts due from related parties including affiliates, employees, joint ventures, officers and stockholders, immediate families thereof, and pension funds. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of the Variable Interest Entity's (VIE) voting interest owned by (or beneficial interest in) the reporting entity (directly or indirectly). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholder's Equity (Stockholder Rights Plan and Treasury Stock) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
years
|
|
| Stock Holder Rights Plan [Line Items] | |
| Combined share purchase program, authorized amount | $ 100 |
| Combined share purchase program, period in force(years) | 1 |
| Combined share purchase program, purchased amount | 42.3 |
| Percentage of outstanding shares of common stock acquired to trigger the stockholder rights plan | 20.00% |
|
Stockholder Rights Plan [Member]
|
|
| Stock Holder Rights Plan [Line Items] | |
| Stockholder rights plan expiration date | July 25, 2011 |
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
|
| Stock Holder Rights Plan [Line Items] | |
| Combined share purchase program, purchased stock | 250,000 |
| Combined share purchase program, purchased amount | 16.6 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|
| Stock Holder Rights Plan [Line Items] | |
| Combined share purchase program, purchased amount | $ 25.7 |
|
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
|
|
| Stock Holder Rights Plan [Line Items] | |
| Combined share purchase program, purchased stock | 1,500,000 |
|
ADS [Member] | Changyou [Member]
|
|
| Stock Holder Rights Plan [Line Items] | |
| Combined share purchase program, purchased stock | 750,000 |
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The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a combined share purchase plan. No definition available.
|
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The number of stock purchased by the Company under the combined share purchase program. No definition available.
|
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The number of years over which shares may be purchased under a combined share purchase plan authorized by an entity's Board of Directors. No definition available.
|
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The amount of stock purchased by the Company under the combined share purchase program. No definition available.
|
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The minimum percentage of outstanding shares of the company's common stock acquired by a person or group without the approval of the board of directors that would trigger the right of the stockholders of the Company under the stock Rights Plan to purchase preferred stock of the Company at a substantial discount from those securities' fair market value. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The expiration date of the stockholder right plan. No definition available.
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholder's Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | ||
|
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Common stock authorized for issuance | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | ||
| Common shares issued upon expiration | 9,128,724 | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,300,000 | $ 4,800,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $ 12,900,000 |
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan-Share Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | ||||||
| Closing stock price | $ 48.20 | $ 48.20 | ||||||
| Total intrinsic value of share options | 6,500,000 | |||||||
| Number of Shares, Granted | 0 | |||||||
| Proceeds from stock options exercised | 100,000 | 600,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||
|
Stock Options [Member]
|
||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 426,000 | |||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 16.56 | |||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Beginning balance | 3.55 | |||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Beginning balance | 20,017,000 | [1] | ||||||
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (93,000) | |||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 16.09 | $ 16.09 | ||||||
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | 0 | |||||||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 333,000 | 333,000 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 16.69 | $ 16.69 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 2.77 | 2.77 | ||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Ending balance | 10,479,000 | [1] | 10,479,000 | [1] | ||||
| Number of Shares, Vested | 333,000 | 333,000 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested | $ 16.69 | $ 16.69 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Vested | 2.77 | |||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested | 10,479,000 | [1] | 10,479,000 | [1] | ||||
| Number of Shares, Exercisable | 333,000 | 333,000 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable | $ 16.69 | $ 16.69 | ||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Exercisable | 2.77 | |||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | 10,479,000 | [1] | 10,479,000 | [1] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||
|
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The closing stock price as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the option plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable (or convertible) under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices pertaining to options outstanding under the plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average price as of the beginning of the year at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all awards outstanding under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock options that are fully vested or expected to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted-average period between the balance sheet date and expiration date for fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan-Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | ||
|
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 706,000 | |||
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 | |||
| Number of Units, Vested | (211,000) | |||
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (33,000) | |||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 462,000 | 462,000 | ||
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 343,000 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 59.69 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 55.05 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 61.79 | $ 61.79 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 61.65 | $ 61.65 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 61.65 | $ 61.65 | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,300,000 | 4,800,000 | 7,800,000 | 12,900,000 |
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | 500,000 | 2,700,000 | 15,000,000 | 4,900,000 |
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Unvested Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 9,700,000 | $ 9,700,000 | ||
| Weighted average recognized period, in years | 1.0 | |||
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- Definition
The fair value of the restricted share units vested on their respective vesting dates. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
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Jul. 02, 2010
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 20,000 | ||||
| Number of Units, Granted | 8,000 | ||||
| Number of Units, Vested | (3,000) | ||||
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (2,000) | ||||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 23,000 | 23,000 | |||
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 18,000 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 70.88 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | $ 65.75 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 64.19 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 70.88 | $ 70.88 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 70.05 | $ 70.05 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 69.83 | $ 69.83 | |||
| 2010 Stock incentive plan expiration date | July 1, 2020 | ||||
| Common stock authorized for issuance | 1,500,000 | ||||
| Share available for grant | 1,473,618 | 1,473,618 | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 900,000 | |
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | 300,000 | 300,000 | |||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 900,000 | $ 900,000 | |||
| Weighted average recognized period, in years | 1.0 | ||||
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- Definition
The fair value of the restricted share units vested on their respective vesting dates. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The expiration date of the Company's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Changyou.com Limited Share-Based Awards) (Details) (USD $)
|
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2009
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2008
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | ||||
|
Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [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 a stock split | 20,000,000 | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 1,200,000 | $ 1,800,000 | $ 4,200,000 | $ 6,700,000 | ||
|
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Shares granted under incentive plan | 2,000,000 | |||||
|
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 226,000 | |||||
|
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 1,774,000 | |||||
| Shares granted under incentive plan | 13,000,000 | |||||
|
Class A and Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Shares granted under incentive plan | 4,545,200 | |||||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-Based Awards Granted To Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer Of Changyou, Before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 16, 2009
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2008
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2008
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Feb. 28, 2009
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 16, 2009
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Feb. 28, 2009
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Apr. 30, 2008
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2008
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
| Shares granted under incentive plan | 13,000,000 | 700,000 | 2,000,000 | 800,000 | ||||||||||||
| Number of Units vested | 200,000 | 2,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Shares held by Tao Wang | 900,000 | 600,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Shares resulted after stock split | 9,000,000 | 6,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | $ 1,800,000 | $ 7,000,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 400,000 | $ 900,000 | ||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 200,000 | 200,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 39,700,000 | $ 32,700,000 | ||||||||||||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares held beneficially by individual pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The fair value of the restricted share units vested on their respective vesting dates. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Shares held beneficially by individual after the stock split. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-Based Awards To Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer Of Changyou, Before Chnagyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member], Changyou [Member], USD $)
|
1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
|---|---|---|
|
Feb. 28, 2009
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
|
|
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member] | Changyou [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 4,000,000 | |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 | |
| Number of Units, Vested | (200,000) | (2,000,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 2,000,000 | |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 2,000,000 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 1.36 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 1.36 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 1.36 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 1.36 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average price of the restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-Based Awards To Executive Officers (Other Than Tao Wang) And Certain Key Employees Before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Mar. 16, 2009
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Unvested Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Apr. 30, 2008
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2008
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Mar. 13, 2009
Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Jan. 15, 2009
Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Apr. 30, 2008
Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member]
Restricted Shares Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Apr. 30, 2008
Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member]
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
|
Jan. 15, 2009
Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 13, 2009
Executive Officer and Other Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ordinary share and share units, authorized to grant | 94,000 | 180,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Vesting period | four-year | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares granted under incentive plan | 2,000,000 | 800,000 | 274,000 | 94,000 | 180,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Exchange of shares | 180,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split | 2,740,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 700,000 | $ 7,000,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 400,000 | $ 900,000 | |||||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 100,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 13,100,000 | $ 11,200,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 39,700,000 | $ 32,700,000 | ||||||||||||||
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- Definition
The fair value of the restricted share units vested on their respective vesting dates. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of restricted ordinary share and share units that are authorized to grant. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted ordinary shares exchanged for restricted ordinary share units No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Description of the period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-Based Award Activity To Executive Officers (Other Than Tao Wang) And Certain Key Employees Before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (Class B Restricted Share Units [Member], Changyou [Member], USD $)
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9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Class B Restricted Share Units [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 1,320,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (660,000) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (25,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 635,000 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 635,000 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 1.98 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 1.98 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 1.98 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 1.98 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 1.98 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-Based Awards To Other Employees Before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
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0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mar. 16, 2009
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Feb. 17, 2009
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | ||||
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Class A Restricted Share Units To Other Employees [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Vesting period | four-year | |||||
| Restricted ordinary share units, granted | 45,600 | |||||
| Shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split | 456,000 | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 100,000 | 200,000 | 400,000 | 800,000 | ||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | 0 | 0 | 1,600,000 | 1,700,000 | ||
| Grant date fair value | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | |||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 282,000 | |||||
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 | |||||
| Number of Units, Vested | (94,000) | |||||
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (4,000) | |||||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 184,000 | 184,000 | ||||
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 166,000 | |||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 8.00 | |||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | ||||
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Unvested Class A Restricted Share Units To Other Employees [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 400,000 | $ 400,000 | ||||
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The fair value of the restricted share units vested on their respective vesting dates. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted ordinary units granted. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Description of the period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-Based Awards To Executive Officers (Other Than Tao Wang) And Certain Key Employees After Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | ||
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Unvested Class A Restricted Share Units To Executive Officers (other than Tao Wang) And Certain Key Employees [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 2,900,000 | 2,900,000 | ||
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Class A Restricted Share Units To Executive Officers (other than Tao Wang) And Certain Key Employees [Member] | Changyou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Restricted share units, granted | 1,289,200 | 1,289,200 | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 700,000 | 1,100,000 | 2,700,000 | 4,200,000 |
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 6,000,000 | $ 4,900,000 |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 925,000 | |||
| Number of Units, Granted | 62,000 | |||
| Number of Units, Vested | (304,000) | |||
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (6,000) | |||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 677,000 | 677,000 | ||
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 669,000 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 12.54 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | $ 17.19 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 12.30 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 17.13 | $ 17.13 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 12.96 | $ 12.96 | ||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 12.91 | $ 12.91 | ||
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The fair value of the restricted share units vested on their respective vesting dates. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted ordinary units granted. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-Based Awards To Sohu Employees After Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
ClassA Restricted Share Units To Sohu Employees [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
ClassA Restricted Share Units To Sohu Employees [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Unvested Class A Restricted Share Units To Sohu Employees [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Vesting period | four-year | ||||
| Restricted share units, granted | 60,000 | 60,000 | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 400,000 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 600,000 | ||||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 40,000 | ||||
| Number of Units, Granted | 20,000 | ||||
| Number of Units, Vested | 0 | ||||
| Number of Units, Forfeited | 0 | ||||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 60,000 | 60,000 | |||
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 60,000 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 18.00 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | $ 17.19 | ||||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 17.73 | $ 17.73 | |||
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 17.73 | $ 17.73 | |||
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted ordinary units granted. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of restricted share units that are expected to vest after the reporting period. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Description of the period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Oct. 20, 2010
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|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of Shares, Granted | 0 | ||
|
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Sogou [Member]
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|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 24,000,000 | ||
| Shares granted under incentive plan | 18,930,500 | 19,493,600 | |
| Award vesting period | four equal installments | ||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 0 | ||
| Number of Shares, Granted | 4,873,400 | ||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted | $ 0.001 | ||
| Number of Shares, Exercised | 0 | ||
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | (79,000) | ||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ 0.001 | ||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 4,794,000 | ||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 0.001 | ||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 9.51 | ||
| Number of Shares, Vested | 0 | ||
| Number of Shares, Exercisable | 0 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The installments of share options granted. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The combined weighted average exercise price associated with stock options during the period that have either lapsed or been forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average price as of the beginning of the year at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all awards outstanding under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan) (Stock Option Assumptions) (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Maximum [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Minimum [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Average risk-free interest rate | 3.84% | 3.11% | ||||
| Exercise multiple | 3 | 2 | ||||
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 22.30% | 12.50% | ||||
| Weighted average expected option life | 10 | |||||
| Volatility rate | 55.14% | 54.39% | ||||
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | |||||
| Fair value | $ 0.64 | $ 0.32 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | $ 490,000 | $ 960,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 550,000 | $ 550,000 | ||||
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- Definition
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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- Definition
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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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou's Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
Apr. 14, 2011
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 12,000,000 | ||||
| Subsidiary's ordinary shares previously held by parent company | 8,800,000 | ||||
| Sogou ordinary share price | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | $ 0.625 | $ 0.625 | |
| Subsidiary's newly-issued shares, value | $ 2 | ||||
| Subsidiary's newly-issued shares | 3,200,000 | ||||
| Shares granted under incentive plan | 8,773,000 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 0 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Granted | 0 | 2,193,250 | |||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted | $ 0.625 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Exercised | 0 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | (1,000) | ||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ 0.625 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 2,192,000 | ||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 0.625 | ||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 9.61 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Vested | 0 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Exercisable | 0 |
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- Definition
The number of shares that the subsidiary's newly-issued shares. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The value of the subsidiary's newly-issued shares No definition available.
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|
- Definition
Subsidiary's ordinary shares previously held by parent company. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The combined weighted average exercise price associated with stock options during the period that have either lapsed or been forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The weighted average price as of the beginning of the year at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all awards outstanding under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou's Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management) (Stock Option Assumptions) (Details) (USD$) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Maximum [Member]
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Minimum [Member]
Share-Based Awards To Sohu Management [Member]
Sogou [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Average risk-free interest rate | 4.22% | 3.84% | ||||
| Exercise multiple | 3 | 2 | ||||
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 27.00% | 21.40% | ||||
| Weighted average expected option life | 10 | |||||
| Volatility rate | 55.14% | 54.66% | ||||
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | |||||
| Fair value | $ 0.15 | $ 0.07 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 14,061,000 | $ 19,542,000 | $ 110,000 | $ 160,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 110,000 | $ 110,000 | ||||
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- Definition
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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|
- Definition
The estimated possibility that the stock option's holder terminates contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan." No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Mezzanine Equity (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
May 11, 2011
7 Road [Member]
|
|
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Fair Value [Line Items] | |||||
| Equity interest acquired | 68.258% | ||||
| Estimated equity redemption value | $ 67,200,000 | $ 67,200,000 | |||
| Net income attributable to the mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest shareholders | $ 1,092,000 | $ 0 | $ 1,453,000 | $ 0 | |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The percentage of equity in the acquiree held by the acquirer. No definition available.
|
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|
- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of net income or loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling shareholders, unit holders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements other than those noncontrolling interests already defined within the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate amount to be paid by the entity upon redemption of the security that is classified as temporary equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Noncontrolling Interest (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | $ 16,406 | $ 13,004 | $ 43,748 | $ 36,146 | |
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 230,416 | 230,416 | 178,442 | ||
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | 16,372 | 12,999 | 49,193 | 36,194 | |
| Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statements of operations | 31.00% | 29.00% | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 187,729 | 187,729 | 130,283 | ||
| Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated balance sheets | 30.00% | 30.00% | 29.00% | ||
|
Sogou [Member]
|
|||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | (41) | 0 | (5,445) | 0 | |
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 41,423 | $ 41,423 | $ 47,196 | ||
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|
- Definition
Percentage Of Noncontrolling Interest Recognized In Consolidated Balance Sheets No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Percentage Of Noncontrolling Interest Recognized In Consolidated Statement Of Operations No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The portion of net Income or Loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest In Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | $ 16,406 | $ 13,004 | $ 43,748 | $ 36,146 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | 16,372 | 12,999 | 49,193 | 36,194 |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | (41) | 0 | (5,445) | 0 |
|
Others [Member]
|
||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | $ 75 | $ 5 | $ 0 | $ (48) |
| X | ||||||||||
|
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|
- Definition
The portion of net Income or Loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest In Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 230,416 | $ 178,442 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 187,729 | 130,283 |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 41,423 | 47,196 |
|
Others [Member]
|
||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 1,264 | $ 963 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc., basic | $ 46,812 | $ 41,009 | $ 135,885 | $ 104,653 |
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc., diluted | 45,254 | 38,654 | 127,283 | 97,846 |
| Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | 38,298 | 37,896 | 38,262 | 37,832 |
| Share options and restricted share units | 546 | 481 | 562 | 538 |
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | 38,844 | 38,377 | 38,824 | 38,370 |
| Basic net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 1.22 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.55 | $ 2.77 |
| Diluted net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 1.17 | $ 1.01 | $ 3.28 | $ 2.55 |
| Subsidiary economic interest percentage | 69.00% | 69.00% | ||
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
| Incremental dilution | (1,532) | (2,355) | (5,166) | (6,807) |
| Subsidiary economic interest percentage | 69.00% | 69.00% | ||
| Weighted average number of shares held by the company | 66.00% | |||
|
Sogou [Member]
|
||||
| Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
| Incremental dilution | $ (26) | $ 0 | $ (3,436) | $ 0 |
| Weighted average number of shares held by the company | 64.00% | |||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The parent company's economic interest in one of the independently-listed majority-owned subsidiary. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The percentage of the weighted average number of the subsidiary's shares held by the parent company to the weighted average number of the subsidiary's ordinary shares, shares issuable upon the conversion of convertible preferred shares under the if-converted method, and shares issuable upon the exercise or settlement of share-based awards under the treasury stock method. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The percentage of the weighted average number of the independently listed subsidiary's shares held by the parent company to the weighted average number of the independently listed subsidiary's ordinary shares and shares issuable upon the exercise or settlement of share-based awards under the treasury stock method. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Includes adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Net Income or Loss Available to Common Stockholders plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The sum of dilutive potential common shares or units used in the calculation of the diluted per-share or per-unit computation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|