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| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2012 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOHU COM INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001104188 |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 37,993,033 |
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If the value is true, then the document is an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document. No definition available.
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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, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "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 or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 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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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. 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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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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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. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). 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 non-current 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 the generally accepted accounting principles, 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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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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Current 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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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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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within 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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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances 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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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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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 (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as 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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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. 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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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is 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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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] | ||
| Common stock, par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 75,400 | 75,400 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 37,993 | 38,082 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 37,993 | 38,082 |
| Treasury stock, shares | 5,889 | 5,639 |
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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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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. 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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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. No definition available.
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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 mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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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 excluding mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Costs incurred and are directly related to generating brand advertising revenues. 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. The revenue derived from operation of massively multi-player online games, Web-based game, and overseas licensing. No definition available.
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Revenue derived from pay-for-click services, priority placement services, and online marketing services on the Web Directory. No definition available.
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Wireless revenue is derived from provision of mobile-related services through different types of wireless products to mobile phone users. No definition available.
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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 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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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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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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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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Net of tax and reclassification adjustments of the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity. Also includes the following: gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts; foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; and gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) that has been designated and qualified as a hedging instrument for hedging of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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Consideration payable for business acquisition. No definition available.
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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of other intangible assets to fair value. 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 increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. 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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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. 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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Amount of excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) that arises when compensation cost from non-qualified share-based compensation recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds (is less than) compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. Excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) increases (decreases) net cash provided by financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) that arises when compensation cost from non-qualified equity-based compensation recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds (is less than) compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. Excess tax benefit (tax deficiency) reduces (increases) 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 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 total cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders to acquire the entity's shares under incentive and share awards, including stock option exercises. 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 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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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (USD $)
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| Balance at Dec. 31, 2010 | $ 974,559 | $ 43 | $ 338,033 | $ (114,690) | $ 38,228 | $ 534,503 | $ 178,442 |
| Issuance of common stock | 1,219 | 1 | 1,218 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contribution received from the noncontrolling interest shareholders | 941 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 941 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 5,268 | 0 | 3,498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,770 |
| Settlement of share-based awards in subsidiary | 0 | 0 | (8,130) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,130 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based awards | 173 | 0 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc. and noncontrolling interest shareholders | 55,169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44,807 | 10,362 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | 7,426 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,560 | 0 | 866 |
| Balance at Mar. 31, 2011 | 1,044,755 | 44 | 334,792 | (114,690) | 44,788 | 579,310 | 200,511 |
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2011 | 1,219,071 | 44 | 366,210 | (131,292) | 76,219 | 697,244 | 210,646 |
| Issuance of common stock | 40 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Repurchase of common stock | (12,566) | 0 | 0 | (12,566) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,930 | 0 | 1,703 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,227 |
| Settlement of share-based awards in subsidiary | 974 | 0 | (7,145) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,119 |
| Deemed contribution from noncontrolling shareholders (related to sale of the 17173 Business by Sohu to Changyou) | 0 | 0 | 171 | (171) | |||
| Excess tax benefits from share-based awards | 1,048 | 0 | 1,048 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc. and noncontrolling interest shareholders | 39,708 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23,108 | 16,600 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | 1,787 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,462 | 0 | 325 |
| Balance at Mar. 31, 2012 | $ 1,252,992 | $ 44 | $ 362,027 | $ (143,858) | $ 77,681 | $ 720,352 | $ 236,746 |
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Deemed contribution from noncontrolling shareholders related to the transfer of a business from parent company to subsidiary. 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, 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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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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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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Net of tax and reclassification adjustments of the change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity. Also includes the following: gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts; foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; and gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) that has been designated and qualified as a hedging instrument for hedging of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is 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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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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Nature of Operations Sohu.com Inc. (“Sohu” or “the Company”), a Delaware corporation organized in 1996, is a leading online media, search, 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, online game services and wireless services. Online advertising and online games are the core businesses of the Sohu Group. Online Advertising The online advertising business consists of the brand advertising business as well as the search and others business. The brand advertising business offers advertisements on the Web properties of the Sohu Group’s portal to companies seeking to increase their brand awareness online. The search and others business, provided by our search subsidiary Sogou Inc. (“Sogou”), offers customers pay-for-click services, priority placements in a search directory, and online marketing services on the Sogou Web Directory. On October 22, 2010, Sogou completed the sale 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, for an aggregate of $48 million. Following the sale, as Sohu is Sogou’s controlling shareholder, Sohu continues to consolidate Sogou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements, but recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu. See Note 10 - Business Restructuring - Sogou Transactions. Online Games The online game business is conducted by Sohu’s majority-owned subsidiary Changyou.com Limited (“Changyou”). The online game business consists of development, operation and licensing of massively multiplayer online games (“MMOGs”), which are interactive online games that may be played simultaneously by hundreds of thousands of game players, and Web-based games, which are played over the Internet using a Web browser. Changyou currently operates several MMOGs in China, including the in-house developed Tian Long Ba Bu (“TLBB”) and Duke of Mount Deer (“DMD”) and other MMOGs that were licensed from third parties. Changyou also licenses to third-party operators, in China and overseas, DDTank and Shen Qu, Web-based games developed by its variable interest entity Shenzhen 7Road Technology Co., Ltd. (“7Road”), which Changyou acquired in May 2011. 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, as Sohu is Changyou’s controlling shareholder, Sohu continues to consolidate Changyou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements, but recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu. For the first quarter of 2012, approximately 31% of the economic interest in Changyou was recognized as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements. See Note 10 - Business Restructuring - Changyou Transactions.
On December 15, 2011, pursuant to an agreement entered into on November 29, 2011, Sohu closed the sale to Changyou of certain assets associated with the business of 17173.com (the “17173 Business”), a leading game information portal in China, for fixed cash consideration of $162.5 million. After the closing of the sale, Sohu continued to consolidate the results of operations of the 17173 Business in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements. See Note 10 - Business Restructuring - 17173 Transaction. 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 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 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. Change in Presentation to Properly Reflect the Classification of Expenses of Video Business Historically, the video division was a relative small operation within the Sohu Group. It did not have clearly defined business departments and it was highly dependent on the Sohu Group’s resources to sustain its operation. The video division’s compensation and benefits expenses were recorded under cost of revenues and were not allocated to individual operating expense categories, in view of the fact that most of the employees in the video division provided services related to the maintenance of content and resources that directly contributed to video-related brand advertising revenues. In the first quarter of 2012, as the video division has grown significantly and business departments have been defined through the restructuring process to become more self-sustainable, compensation and benefits expenses have been allocated to the respective business departments to properly reflect the operating results of the video division. The video division’s compensation and benefits expenses were classified as cost of revenues, product development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses, respectively, based on the nature of the related employees’ roles and responsibilities. To conform to current period presentations, the relevant amounts for prior periods have been changed accordingly. The change from cost of revenues to operating expenses was not material to historical periods, and amounted to $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
Reclassification of Expenses of Search and Others Business To expand distribution of customers’ sponsored links or advertisements, the search and others business acquires traffic from third-party Websites. Most traffic acquisition payments are made to Sogou’s Website Alliance members. Payments to Sogou’s Website Alliance members are based on a portion of pay-for-click revenues generated from clicks by users of their properties, and are included in cost of revenues. A relatively small portion of traffic acquisition payments to third-party Websites are based on pre-agreed unit prices and the actual traffic volume they direct to the search and others business. Prior to 2012, traffic acquisition payments based on pre-agreed unit price and the actual traffic volume were recorded in sales and marketing expenses. In the first quarter of 2012, in order to enhance comparability with industry peers, all traffic acquisition payments were recorded in cost of revenues. To conform to current period presentations, the relevant amounts for prior periods have been reclassified accordingly. Such reclassifications amounted to $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
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The Company’s segments are business units that offer different services and are reviewed separately by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), or the decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is the Chief Executive Officer. There are five segments in the Sohu Group, consisting of brand advertising, Sogou (which mainly consists of the search and related business), Changyou (which mainly consists of the online game business), 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 names of sponsored search and game to Sogou and Changyou, respectively. On December 15, 2011, the Company completed the sale of the 17173 Business to Changyou. During the transition period from December 16, 2011 to December 31, 2011, the Company was in the process of realigning its CODM review structure in the light of the transaction, and continued to review the 17173 Business as part of the brand advertising segment. Beginning January 1, 2012, the Company began to review the 17173 Business as part of the Changyou segment and changed the Company’s segment operating performance measurements by transferring the 17173 Business from the brand advertising segment to the Changyou segment. The comparative operating results of the brand advertising segment and the Changyou segment were retrospectively restated. 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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Sohu, Changyou, Sogou and Fox Video Limited (“Sohu Video”) 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 executive officers, management and employees.
For Sohu, Changyou and Sogou share-based awards, share-based compensation expense is recognized as costs and /or expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income based on the fair value of the related share-based awards on their grant dates. Share-based compensation expense is charged to the shareholders’ equity or noncontrolling interest section in the consolidated balance sheets. On January 4, 2012, Sohu Video, the holding entity of Sohu’s video division, adopted a 2011 Share Incentive Plan (the “Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan”), which provides for the issuance of up to 25,000,000 ordinary shares of Sohu Video (amounting to 10% of the outstanding Sohu Video shares on a fully-diluted basis) to management and key employees of the video division and to Sohu management. As of March 31, 2012, grants of options for the purchase of 15,352,200 of ordinary shares of Sohu Video had been made and were effective under the plan. However, as of March 31, 2012, the restructuring of Sohu’s video division was still in process and certain significant factors remained uncertain. For purposes of ASC 718, no grant date is established until mutual understanding of the option awards’ key terms and conditions between Sohu Video and the recipients can be reached, and such mutual understanding cannot be reached until the video division’s restructuring plan has been substantially fixed, so that the enterprise value of Sohu Video and hence the fair value of the options is determinable and can be accounted for. In the first quarter of 2012, on the basis that the broader terms and conditions of the option awards had neither been finalized nor mutually agreed with the recipients, no grant of options had occurred for purposes of ASC 718 and hence no share based compensation expense was recognized. Share-based compensation expense was recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, as follows (in thousands):
There was no capitalized share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. Share-based compensation expense recognized for share awards of Sohu, Changyou, Sogou and Sohu Video, respectively, was as follows (in thousands):
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, investments in debt securities, prepaid and other current assets, accounts payable, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, accrued liabilities and other short-term liabilities. The carrying amount of accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets, accounts payable, receipts in advance and deferred revenue, accrued liabilities and other short-term 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 March 31, 2012 (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, 2011 (in thousands):
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012 (in thousands):
Cash equivalents The Company’s cash equivalents mainly consist of time deposits placed with banks with an original maturity of three months or less. 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. This is because there generally are no quoted prices in active markets for identical time deposits at the reporting date and as a result the Company, to determine the fair value, must use observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. 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 comprehensive income as other income /(expense). Fair value is estimated based on quoted prices of similar products provided by banks at the end of each period. The Company classifies the valuation techniques that use these inputs as Level 2 of fair value measurements. As of March 31, 2012, the Company’s investments in financial instruments were mainly held by 7Road, and totaled approximately $30.3 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 months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income change in the fair value of short-term investments in the amount of $0.3 million. Investments 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 the maturity of this convertible debt security for six months to March 2012, with an interest rate of 6.8% per annum. In March 2012, the Company further extended the maturity of this convertible debt security for six months to September 2012. The interest rate remained at 6.8% per annum. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the interest income generated from this debt security amounted to $1.36 million and $0.71 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 in the amount of nil and $0.69 million, respectively, were recognized in other income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 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.
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The inter-segment transfers are related to the sale of the 17173 Business by Sohu to Changyou. As aforementioned in Note 2 - Segment Information, beginning January 1, 2012, the Company began to review the 17173 Business as part of the Changyou segment and changed the Company’s segment operating performance measurements by transferring the 17173 Business from the brand advertising segment to the Changyou segment; therefore, the related goodwill was transferred accordingly.
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Sohu and Changyou.com (US) Inc. are subject to income taxes in the United States (“U.S.”). The majority of the subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company are based in mainland China and are subject to income taxes in the PRC. These China-based subsidiaries and VIEs conduct substantially all of the Company’s operations, and generate most of the Company’s income. The Company did not have any penalties or significant interest associated with tax positions for the three months ended March 31, 2012, nor did the Company have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions for the three months ended March 31, 2012. PRC Corporate Income Tax Related to High and New Technology Enterprises The current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law (the “CIT Law”) applies an income tax rate of 25% to all enterprises but grants preferential tax treatment to High and New Technology Enterprises (“NHTEs”). Under this preferential tax treatment, 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 was effective beginning January 1, 2008. Within the Sohu Group, there were five enterprises that qualified as NHTEs in 2008 and were qualified upon re-application in 2011. These enterprises are Beijing Sohu New Era Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Era”), Beijing Sohu New Media Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Media”), Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Sogou Technology”), Changyou’s China-based subsidiary Beijing AmazGame Age Internet Technology Co., Ltd. (“AmazGame”) and Changyou’s China-based VIE Beijing Gamease Age Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gamease”). Hence, for these enterprises the income tax rate is 15% for 2012 and 2013. In addition to the above five enterprises, there are other two enterprises that qualified as NHTEs in 2009 and will need to reapply for qualification in the middle of 2012. There enterprises are Beijing Sohu Internet Information Service Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Internet”) and Beijing Sogou Information Service Co., Ltd. (“Sogou Information”). Under guidance issued by governmental authorities, in 2012, before action is taken on their reapplications, these enterprises will be entitled to continue to enjoy their preferential tax rates as if they were qualified as NHTEs. Therefore, for the year 2012, the income tax rate for these enterprises will be 15% unless their reapplications as NHTEs are not approved. 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, AmazGame and 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 to the fiscal year 2011. In 2009, 7Road qualified as a “Software Enterprise”, which entitled 7Road to an income tax exemption in 2009 and 2010 and a 50% tax reduction to a rate of 12.5% for the subsequent three years.
In 2010, Beijing Changyou Gamespace Software Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gamespace”), Beijing Guanyou Gamespace Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (“Guanyou Gamespace”), ICE Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“ICE Information”) and Shanghai ICE Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai ICE”) qualified as “Software Enterprises.”
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Contractual Obligation In November 2009, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase a Beijing office building to serve as the Company’s headquarters. The purchase price is approximately $127 million, of which $108 million had been paid as of March 31, 2012. In December 2011, the Company also entered into an agreement for technological infrastructure and fitting-out work for this office building. The contractual amount is approximately $28 million, of which $16 million had been paid as of March 31, 2012. These $108 million and $16 million payments have been recognized as prepaid non-current assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The remaining $19 million for the office building and $12 million for the technological infrastructure and fitting-out work will be settled in installments as various stages of the development plan are completed. This office building and related technological infrastructure and fitting-out work are in progress and are expected to be completed in 2013. In August 2010, Changyou entered into an agreement to purchase a Beijing office building to serve as its headquarters. The purchase price is approximately $158 million, of which $126 million had been paid as of March 31, 2012 and was recognized as prepaid non-current assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The remaining $32 million will be settled in installments as various stages of the development plan are completed. This office building is under construction and is expected to be completed by the end of 2012. As of March 31, 2012, the Sohu Group also had commitments for video content purchases in the amount of $34 million, commitments for other content and service purchases in the amount of $33 million, commitments for bandwidth purchases in the amount of $30 million, and other commitments related to future operating lease obligations and license fees for 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, financial condition and cash flows. 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 March 31, 2012, 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, online game, 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 8 - 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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Sohu’s VIEs 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 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 its VIEs and the economic benefit flow of contractual arrangements with the VIEs. In connection with such evaluation, management also took into account the fact that, as a result of such 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, the Company consolidates all of its VIEs in its consolidated financial statements. All of the VIEs are incorporated and operated in the PRC, and are directly or indirectly owned by Dr. Charles Zhang, the Company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, or 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. Charles 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. Charles 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 as requested by Sohu Group 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. Charles 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 March 31, 2012, the aggregate amount of these loans was $17.2 million.
Under 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 VIEs, except for registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of the VIEs. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of the VIEs totaled $29.4 million. 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. 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. Summary of Consolidated VIEs Basic Information The following is a summary of the consolidated VIEs within the Sohu Group. For the Online Advertising Business Brand Advertising Business
Beijing Sohu Entertainment Culture Media Co., Ltd. (“Sohu Entertainment”) was incorporated in 2002 and is engaged in entertainment and advertising services. As of March 31, 2012, 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 acquired in 2005 and is engaged in mapping services. As of March 31, 2012, 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 2010 and is engaged in advertising services. As of March 31, 2012, 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 2010 and is engaged in advertising services. As of March 31, 2012, 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 2011 and is engaged in advertising services. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital of Focus Yiju was $1.6 million. High Century holds a 100% interest in this entity.
Beijing 17173 Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“17173 Network”) was incorporated in 2011 and is engaged in technology development and advertising services. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital of 17173 Network was $1.6 million. Jing Zhou and a third party entity each holds a 50% interest in this entity.
Tianjin Jinhu Culture Development Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Jinhu”) was incorporated in 2011 and is engaged in advertising services. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital of Tianjin Jinhu was $0.5 million. Ye Deng and Chun Liu each holds a 50% interest in this entity. Search and Others Business
Sogou Information was incorporated in 2005. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital of Sogou Information was $2.5 million. Xiaochuan Wang and Xianxian Hao each holds a 50% interest in this entity. For the Online Game Business
Gamease was incorporated in 2007. As of March 31, 2012, 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 acquired by Changyou in 2010. As of March 31, 2012, 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 2010. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital of Guanyou Gamespace was $1.5 million. Tao Wang and Dewen Chen hold 60% and 40% interests, respectively, in this entity.
68.258% of 7Road was acquired by Gamease in 2011. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital of 7Road was $1.5 million. For the Wireless Business
High Century is a holding company which was incorporated in 2001. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital of High Century was $4.6 million. Dr. Charles Zhang and Wei Li, hold 80% and 20% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Sohu Internet was incorporated in 2003 and is engaged in Internet information, wireless and advertising services. As of March 31, 2012, the registered capital of Sohu Internet was $3.2 million. High Century and Sohu Entertainment hold 75% and 25% interests, respectively, in this entity.
Beijing GoodFeel Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“GoodFeel”) was acquired in 2004 and is engaged in value-added telecommunication services. As of March 31, 2012, 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.
Beijing 21 East Culture Development Co., Ltd. (“21 East Beijing”) was acquired in 2006. As of March 31, 2012, 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 March 31, 2012, 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. Financial Information The following consolidated financial information of the Sohu Group’s VIEs is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
For the table below, VIEs under the Brand advertising, Sogou, Wireless and Others segments are classified as Sohu’s VIEs, and VIEs under the Changyou segment are classified as Changyou’s VIEs.
VIE-Related Risks 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 outstanding shares of common stock of Sohu and /or the outstanding ADSs of Changyou over a one-year period from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. As of March 31, 2012, the Company had repurchased 500,000 shares of its common stock, which is treated as treasury stock, for consideration of $29.2 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 consideration paid under the combined share purchase program was $54.9 million. Stock Incentive Plan Sohu, Changyou, Sogou and Sohu Video 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 executive officers, management and employees. 1) Sohu.com Inc. Share-based Awards Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan”) provided for the issuance of up to 9,500,000 shares of common stock, including those issued pursuant to the exercise of share options and upon vesting and settlement of restricted share units. Most of these awards vest over a period of four years. The maximum term of any issued stock right under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan expired on January 24, 2010. As of the expiration date, 9,128,724 shares of common stock had been issued or were subject to issuance upon the vesting and exercise of share options or the vesting and settlement of restricted share units granted under the plan. A new plan (the “Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan” discussed below) was adopted on July 2, 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan was $1.5 million and $3.2 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 three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
Note (1): The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the difference between Sohu’s closing stock price of $55.17 on March 31, 2012 and the exercise price of share options. The total intrinsic value of share options exercised for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $0.7 million. No options have been granted under Sohu’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan since 2006. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, 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 months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total cash received from the exercise of share options amounted to $40,000 and $1.2 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 three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $1.5 million and $3.2 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2012, there was $5.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.8 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $8.6 million and $13.9 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 March 31, 2012, 1,463,836 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 three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for restricted share units was $0.2 million. As of March 31, 2012, 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 0.8 years. The total fair value on their respective vesting dates of restricted share units vested both during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was nil. 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”). 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. 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 March 31, 2012, Changyou has granted under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan 15,000,000 Class B ordinary shares to Tao Wang through Prominence Investments Ltd. (“Prominence”) and 4,735,200 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. Prominence is an entity that may deemed under applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to be beneficially owned by Tao Wang. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for awards under the Changyou 2008 Share Incentive Plan was $1.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively.
Share-based Awards granted before Changyou’s Initial Public Offering i) Share-based Award to Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou 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 one of the Sohu Group’s subsidiaries, which was 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. 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 January 2009, Changyou issued 700,000 of its Class B ordinary shares and 800,000 of its Class B restricted ordinary shares under its 2008 Share Incentive Plan to Tao Wang through Prominence. 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, 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. 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 three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above mentioned Class B restricted ordinary shares was $41,000 and $0.2 million, respectively.
As of March 31, 2012, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to Tao Wang’s Class B restricted ordinary shares since they were all vested. The total fair value of Class B restricted ordinary shares vested to Tao Wang on their respective vesting dates during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $26.5 million and $39.7 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 comprehensive income 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 three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 2,740,000 Class B restricted share units was $31,000 and $0.1 million, respectively.
As of March 31, 2012, there was no unrecognized share-based compensation expense since they were all vested. 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 months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $8.4 million and $13.1 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 comprehensive income 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 three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 456,000 Class A restricted share units was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2012, there was $0.2 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 both during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was nil. 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 March 31, 2012, Changyou had granted an aggregate of 1,479,200 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 three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 1,479,200 Class A restricted share units was $0.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2012, there was $3.3 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 months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $211,000 and $17,000, 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 Employees of the 17173 Business Before Changyou’s acquisition of the 17173 Business on December 15, 2011, Changyou had granted an aggregate of 60,000 Class A restricted share units (settleable upon vesting in Class A ordinary shares) to certain employees of the 17173 Business, which was then owned and operated by Sohu, for their involvement in the provision of certain online game links and advertising services to Changyou on Sohu’s Websites under a Marketing Services 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. Before Changyou’s acquisition of the 17173 Business on December 15, 2011, the Company accounted for the Class A restricted share units granted by Changyou to employees of the 17173 Business as share awards granted by Sohu to its employees. After December 15, 2011, there was no change in this treatment, as the 17173 Business remained within the Sohu Group. 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.
A summary of restricted share units to employees of the 17173 Business as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, total share-based compensation expense recognized for the above 60,000 Class A restricted share units was $79,000 and $92,000, respectively. As of March 31, 2012, there was $0.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested Class A restricted share units. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.07 years. The total fair value of Class A restricted share units vested during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $64,000 and nil, 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. 3) Sogou Inc. Share-based Awards 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. As of March 31, 2012, 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 the service period requirement for management and key employees being met and 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 March 31, 2012, 4,873,400 share options have been granted, part of the first installment had become vested and exercisable because both requirements had been met, and part of the first installment remained unvested because the service period requirement had not been met. A portion of the vested shares was exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2012. A summary of options activity under the Sogou 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the year ended March 31, 2012, total share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan was $21,000. As of March 31, 2012, there was $28,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested share options. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.34 years. 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 Sogou 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 shares over the exercise price as of the time the option is exercised, based on consideration of research studies regarding exercise patterns based on historical statistical data. In 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 March 31, 2012. The life of the share options is the contract life of the option. Based on the option agreement, the contract life of the option is 10 years. The expected volatility at the valuation date was estimated based on the historical volatility of comparable companies for the period before the grant date with length commensurate with the expected term of the options. Sogou has no history or expectation of paying dividends on its ordinary shares. Accordingly, the dividend yield is estimated to be 0%.
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 March 31, 2012, 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 the service period requirement for management and key employees being met and 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 March 31, 2012, 2,193,250 share options had been granted, and the first installment had become vested and exercisable because both requirements had been met. A portion of the vested shares was exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2012. A summary of options activity as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
For the three months ended March 31, 2012, there was no share-based compensation expense recognized for share options under the arrangement. As of March 31, 2012, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested share options. 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:
4) Sohu Video Share-based Awards On January 4, 2012, Sohu Video adopted the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan, which provides for the issuance of up to 25,000,000 ordinary shares of Sohu Video (amounting to 10% of the outstanding Sohu Video shares on a fully-diluted basis) to management and key employees of the video division and to Sohu management. The maximum term of any issued share right under the Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan is ten years from the grant date. The Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan will expire on January 3, 2022. As of March 31, 2012, grants of options for the purchase of 15,352,200 of ordinary shares of Sohu Video had been made and were effective under the plan. However, as of March 31, 2012, the restructuring of Sohu’s video division was still in process and certain significant factors remained uncertain. For purposes of ASC 718, no grant date is established until mutual understanding of the option awards’ key terms and conditions between Sohu Video and the recipients can be reached, and such mutual understanding cannot be reached until the video division’s restructuring plan has been substantially fixed, so that the enterprise value of Sohu Video and hence the fair value of the options is determinable and can be accounted for. In the first quarter of 2012, on the basis that the broader terms and conditions of the option awards had neither been finalized nor mutually agreed with the recipients, no grant of options had occurred for purposes of ASC 718 and hence no share based compensation expense was recognized.
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Changyou Transactions 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.” Sohu’s Shareholding in Changyou Shareholding and Control As of March 31, 2012, Changyou had outstanding a combined total of 105,539,800 Class A and Class B ordinary shares, consisting of:
As of March 31, 2012, Sohu held approximately 68% of the combined total of Changyou’s outstanding Class A and Class B ordinary shares and controlled approximately 81% 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 continued to consolidate Changyou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements but recognized noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu. Economic Interest For the first quarter of 2012, Sohu was 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. 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 restricted share units granted become vested and settled, and as Sohu repurchases Changyou ADSs representing Class A ordinary shares. Dilutive Impact As of March 31, 2012, Changyou had outstanding a combined total of 1,524,650 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 13—Net Income per Share.
Sogou Transactions Restructuring Transactions During 2010, the Company restructured the search business in preparation for the sale by its online search subsidiary Sogou of newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares to Alibaba, China Web and Photon. In the restructuring, the Company transferred to Sogou certain assets and liabilities associated with the mobile version of Sogou Pinyin, and Sogou transferred to Sohu certain non-search assets and liabilities that had been held by Sogou. Sogou remains 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. Sohu’s Shareholding in Sogou Shareholding and Control As of March 31, 2012, Sogou had outstanding a combined total of 217,543,925 ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares, consisting of:
As of March 31, 2012, Sohu held 63% 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 consolidates Sogou in Sohu’s consolidated financial statements but recognizes noncontrolling interest reflecting shares held by shareholders other than Sohu. Dilutive Impact As of March 31, 2012, a portion of the vested share options had been exercised. Because no ordinary shares will be issued with respect to share options granted by Sogou until they are vested and exercised, the Sogou shares underlying the unvested share options granted by Sogou and vested share options that have not yet been exercised are not included as outstanding shares of Sogou and have no impact on Sohu’s basic net income per share. Unvested share options with the performance targets achieved and vested share options that have not yet been exercised do, however, have a dilutive impact on Sohu’s dilutive net income per share. See Note 13 - Net Income per Share. 17173 Transaction On December 15, 2011, pursuant to an agreement entered into on November 29, 2011, Sohu closed the sale to Changyou of certain assets associated with the business of 17173.com (the “17173 Business”), a leading game information portal in China, for fixed cash consideration of $162.5 million. As part of settlement of the consideration, Changyou.com HK Limited delivered to Sohu.com Limited a promissory note in the amount of $16 million due on November 30, 2012. In connection with this transaction, Sohu and Changyou revised the Non-Competition Agreement between Sohu and Changyou to provide Sohu’s agreement not to compete with Changyou in the 17173 Business for a period of five years following the closing of Changyou’s acquisition of the 17173 Business and to remove the prior prohibition on Changyou’s competing with Sohu in the 17173 Business. After the closing of the sale, Sohu continued to consolidate the results of operations of the 17173 Business in our consolidated financial statements.
From Sohu’s perspective, the transaction was between entities under common control, the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities of the 17173 Business remained unchanged subsequent to the transaction, and no gain or loss was recorded in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. However, because Changyou’s net assets decreased as of December 15, 2011 as a result of the transaction, a decrease of $41.9 million in the noncontrolling interest of Changyou was treated as a deemed contribution received from the noncontrolling interest shareholders and was recognized in equity in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets . The transaction costs deemed to be incremental and directly attributable to the sale transaction were deducted from equity in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets, and those not considered directly attributable to the transaction were expensed as incurred. On and after December 16, 2011, the 17173 Business has been owned and operated by Changyou. However, under the acquisition agreement, the net profit of $1.8 million generated from Changyou’s operation of the 17173 Business during the transition period from December 16, 2011 through December 31, 2011 was for Sohu’s benefit, and was accounted for as part of the total consideration for the transaction. On November 29, 2011, Sohu and Changyou entered into a services agreement and an online links and advertising agreement pursuant to which Sohu agreed to provide links and advertising space and technical support to Changyou, including the provision and maintenance of user log-in, information management and virtual currency payment systems. The agreements provide for a term of 25 years for the virtual currency payment system services, and an initial term of three years for all the other relevant services and links and advertising space, with aggregate fees payable by Changyou to Sohu of approximately $30 million. Under the agreements, Changyou may renew certain rights for a subsequent term of 22 years, and may obtain a perpetual software license in respect of the information management system and the user log-in system following the expiration of the three-year term, subject to Changyou’s payment to Sohu of additional fees of up to approximately $5 million in the aggregate.
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On May 11, 2011, Changyou, through its VIE Gamease, acquired 68.258% of the equity interests of 7Road and began to consolidate 7Road’s financial statements on 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 calculates, on an accumulative basis from the acquisition date, (i) the amount of accretion that would increase the balance of noncontrolling interest to its estimated redemption value over the period from the date of the 7Road acquisition to the earliest redemption date of the noncontrolling interest and (ii) the amount of net profit attributable to noncontrolling shareholders of 7Road based on their ownership percentage. The carrying value of the noncontrolling interest as mezzanine equity will be adjusted by an accumulative amount equal to the higher of (i) and (ii). As of March 31, 2012, the estimated redemption value of the mezzanine equity was approximately $67.2 million based on the Company’s expectation as to 7Road’s financial performance. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the accretion charge was $1.1 million, and was recorded as net income attributable to the mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest shareholders in the statements of comprehensive income.
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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 (the “noncontrolling shareholders”), Changyou’s net income attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, 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 purchase of Changyou ADSs representing Class A ordinary shares, are recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets. 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 (the “noncontrolling shareholders”), Sogou’s net income /(loss) attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders is recorded as noncontrolling interest in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Sogou’s cumulative results of operations attributable to these noncontrolling shareholders, along with changes in shareholders’ equity /(deficit) and adjustment for share-based compensation expense in relation to those share-based awards which are unvested and vested but not yet settled and 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. 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:
Any subsequent net income from Sogou will be allocated in the following order:
Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets was $236.7 million and $210.6 million, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $194.0 million and $163.7 million, respectively, in noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu’s consolidated balance sheets, representing a 32% and a 30%, 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 March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $40.6 million and $44.7 million, respectively, in 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. Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income was $16.6 million and $10.4 million, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interest of Changyou For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, $19.8 million and $15.9 million, respectively, in net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest was recognized in Sohu’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, representing a 31% and a 30%, respectively, economic interest in Changyou attributable to shareholders other than Sohu.
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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 as follows: (1) Changyou’s net income attributable to Sohu is determined using the percentage that the weighted average number of Changyou shares held by Sohu represents of the weighted average number of Changyou ordinary shares and shares issuable upon the exercise or settlement of share-based awards under the treasury stock method, instead of by the percentage held by Sohu of the total economic interest in Changyou, which is used for the calculation of basic net income per share. For the first quarter of 2012, the percentage used for the calculation of basic and dilutive net income per share was 69% and 67%, respectively. In the calculation of Sohu’s diluted net income per share, 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 the weighted average number of shares held by Sohu in Changyou to decrease from 69% to 67%. 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. (2) Sogou’s net income /(loss) attributable to Sohu is determined using the percentage that the weighted average number of Sogou shares held by Sohu represents of the weighted average number of Sogou 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, instead of by Sogou’s net income /(loss) allocated to Sohu by virtue of the Sogou Series A Terms and the terms of the restructuring, which is used for the calculation of basic net income per share. In the calculation of Sohu’s basic net income per share, Sogou’s net income /(loss) attributable to Sohu is determined according to the Sogou Series A Terms and the terms of Sogou’s restructuring. For the first quarter of 2012, in the calculation of Sohu’s diluted net income per share, assuming a dilutive effect, the percentage of 62% was calculated by treating convertible preferred shares issued by Sogou as having been converted at the beginning of the period and unvested share options with the performance targets achieved as well as vested but unexercised share options as having been exercised during the period. The dilutive effect of share-based awards with a performance requirement was not considered before the performance targets were actually met. The 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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| Schedule of Segment Operating Information by Segment | The following tables present summary information by segment (in thousands):
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| VIEs | The following consolidated financial information of the Sohu Group’s VIEs is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
For the table below, VIEs under the Brand advertising, Sogou, Wireless and Others segments are classified as Sohu’s VIEs, and VIEs under the Changyou segment are classified as Changyou’s VIEs.
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| Share Option Activity | A summary of options activity under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
Note (1): The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the difference between Sohu’s closing stock price of $55.17 on March 31, 2012 and the exercise price of share options. The total intrinsic value of share options exercised for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $0.7 million. |
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| Restricted Share Unit Activity | A summary of restricted share units activity under the Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
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| Restricted Share Unit Activity | A summary of restricted share units activity under the Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
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| Restricted Share Unit Activity | A summary of activity for these restricted ordinary shares as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
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| Restricted Share Unit Activity | A summary of activity for the above Class B restricted share units as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
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| Restricted Share Unit Activity | A summary of activity for the Class A restricted share units as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
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| Restricted Share Unit Activity | A summary of restricted share units to employees of the 17173 Business as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
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| Share Option Activity | A summary of options activity under the Sogou 2010 Stock Incentive Plan as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
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| Stock Option Assumptions | Assumptions used in the BP Model are presented below:
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| Share Option Activity | A summary of options activity as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is presented below:
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| Stock Option Assumptions | Assumptions used in the BP Model for Share-based awards to Sohu management and key employees are presented below:
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| Net Income Per Share | 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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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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The Company and Basis Presentation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||
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Mar. 31, 2011
Video Business [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Search and Others Business [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Sogou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Changyou [Member]
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Dec. 15, 2011
Changyou [Member]
17173 Business [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | $ 48 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest in Changyou | 31.00% | 30.00% | ||||
| Fixed cash consideration associated with 17173 business from Changyou to Sohu | 162.5 | |||||
| Change in the Classfication of Expenses of Video Business | 0.7 | |||||
| Reclassification of Expenses of Search and Others Business | $ 1.8 | |||||
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Fixed cash consideration associated with a transfer of a business from parent company to subsidiary. No definition available.
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Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statement of operations No definition available.
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The amount of reclassification represents the change from cost of revenues to operating expenses. No definition available.
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The amount of reclassification of traffic acquisition payments represents the change from sales and marketing expenses to cost of revenues. No definition available.
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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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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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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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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 (Segment Assets Information by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 761,444 | $ 732,607 | $ 737,935 | $ 678,389 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 83,740 | 87,066 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 156,075 | 152,652 | ||||||
| Total assets | 1,685,237 | 1,633,294 | ||||||
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Brand Advertising, Wireless and Others [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 344,795 | 357,031 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 67,233 | 73,610 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 64,010 | 61,636 | ||||||
| Total assets | 917,245 | [1] | 934,096 | [1] | ||||
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Sogou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 50,192 | 45,165 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 2,476 | 2,263 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 24,981 | 22,622 | ||||||
| Total assets | 81,452 | [1] | 73,970 | [1] | ||||
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Changyou [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 366,457 | 330,411 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 14,031 | 11,326 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 67,084 | 68,394 | ||||||
| Total assets | 844,820 | [1] | 753,073 | [1] | ||||
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Eliminations [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 0 | (133) | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ (158,280) | [1] | $ (127,845) | [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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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-based Compensation Expense (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | ||||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
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Jan. 04, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 25,000,000 | ||||
| Percentage of outstanding stock | 10.00% | ||||
| Number of accumulated options granted under the plan | 15,352,200 | ||||
| Number of shares granted in period | 0 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
| Capitalized share-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
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The amount of capitalized share-based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Accumulated number of share options (or share units) legally granted under the plan. No definition available.
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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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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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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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Maximum number of shares that may be issued in accordance with the plan as a proportion of outstanding capital stock. No definition available.
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Share-based Compensation Expense (Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized in Costs and Expenses) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 |
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Cost of Revenues [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 270,000 | 735,000 |
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Product Development Expenses [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,172,000 | 1,772,000 |
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Sales and Marketing Expenses [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 534,000 | 1,089,000 |
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General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 954,000 | $ 1,672,000 |
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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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Share-based Compensation Expense (Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized for Sohu, Changyou and Sogou's Share Awards) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized for Share-based Awards [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 |
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Sohu.com Inc [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized for Share-based Awards [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,703,000 | 3,535,000 |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized for Share-based Awards [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,206,000 | 1,733,000 |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized for Share-based Awards [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 21,000 | |
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Sohu Video [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Expense Recognized for Share-based Awards [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 0 | |
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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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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details)
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3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |||
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Mar. 31, 2012
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
months
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Mar. 31, 2011
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
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Sep. 30, 2010
Debt Securities [Member]
USD ($)
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Sep. 30, 2010
Debt Securities [Member]
CNY
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Mar. 31, 2012
Short-term Investments [Member]
USD ($)
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| Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] | |||||
| Investment in financial instruments | $ 30,300,000 | ||||
| Fair value change during the period | 300,000 | ||||
| Convertible debt security, original issuance date | 2010-09 | ||||
| Convertible debt security, principal amount | 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, frequency of periodic payment | quarterly | ||||
| Date to receive option to convert debt securities to equity interest | Mar. 31, 2014 | ||||
| Convertible debt security, interest rate for first extension period | 6.80% | ||||
| Convertible debt security, interest rate for second extension period | 6.80% | ||||
| Interest income | 1,360,000 | 710,000 | |||
| Debt instrument, gain (loss) from currency translation adjustment | $ 0 | $ 690,000 | |||
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Amount of gain (loss) attributable to changes in fair value which are included in earnings for the period. No definition available.
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Description of the frequency of periodic payments for convertible debt security (monthly, quarterly, annual). No definition available.
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The average effective interest rate for first extension period. No definition available.
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The average effective interest rate for second extension period. No definition available.
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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.
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The additional maturity period for the debt instrument for each extension. No definition available.
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Gain (loss) from changes in fair value of the debt instrument generated from currency translation. No definition available.
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The initial maturity period for the debt instrument. No definition available.
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The rate of interest that was being paid on the original debt issue that is being converted in the noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The month and year (YYYY-MM) in which the original debt was issued. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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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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For investments which are quantified by principal amount, the principle balance held at close of period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurements (Financial Instruments, Measured at Fair Value) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
| Cash equivalents | $ 111,971 | $ 166,675 |
| Short-term investments | 30,334 | 17,560 |
| Investments in debt securities | 79,437 | 79,354 |
| Total | 221,742 | 263,589 |
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Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
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| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
| Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
| Short-term investments | 0 | 0 |
| Investments in debt securities | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 |
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Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
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| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
| Cash equivalents | 111,971 | 166,675 |
| Short-term investments | 30,334 | 17,560 |
| Investments in debt securities | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 142,305 | 184,235 |
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Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
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| Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
| Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
| Short-term investments | 0 | 0 |
| Investments in debt securities | 79,437 | 79,354 |
| Total | $ 79,437 | $ 79,354 |
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Investment in debt securities fair value disclosure No definition available.
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Short-term investments fair value disclosure No definition available.
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This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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
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Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation of Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (Debt Securities [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
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Debt Securities [Member]
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| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | |
| Beginning balance | $ 79,354 |
| Currency translation adjustment | 83 |
| Ending balance | $ 79,437 |
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This element represents the amount of currency translation adjustment for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. No definition available.
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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
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Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 199,894 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance | (40,989) |
| Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance | 158,905 |
| Goodwill Transactions in Period [Abstract] | |
| Acquisitions | 0 |
| Inter-segment transfers | 0 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 133 |
| Impairment losses | 0 |
| Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance | 159,038 |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 200,027 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance | (40,989) |
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Brand Advertising [Member]
|
|
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 59,978 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance | (19,846) |
| Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance | 40,132 |
| Goodwill Transactions in Period [Abstract] | |
| Acquisitions | 0 |
| Inter-segment transfers | (17,885) |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1 |
| Impairment losses | 0 |
| Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance | 22,248 |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 42,094 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance | (19,846) |
|
Wireless [Member]
|
|
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 15,942 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance | (15,942) |
| Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance | 0 |
| Goodwill Transactions in Period [Abstract] | |
| Acquisitions | 0 |
| Inter-segment transfers | 0 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 0 |
| Impairment losses | 0 |
| Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance | 0 |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 15,942 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance | (15,942) |
|
Sogou [Member]
|
|
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 2,042 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance | 0 |
| Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance | 2,042 |
| Goodwill Transactions in Period [Abstract] | |
| Acquisitions | 0 |
| Inter-segment transfers | 0 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 2 |
| Impairment losses | 0 |
| Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance | 2,044 |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 2,044 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance | 0 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 121,932 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance | (5,201) |
| Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance | 116,731 |
| Goodwill Transactions in Period [Abstract] | |
| Acquisitions | 0 |
| Inter-segment transfers | 17,885 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 130 |
| Impairment losses | 0 |
| Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance | 134,746 |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 139,947 |
| Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance | $ (5,201) |
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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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- Definition
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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Amount of other decrease (increase) in the carrying value of goodwill that is not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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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|
Income Taxes (PRC Corporate Income Tax) (Details)
|
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2012
High and New Technology Enterprises [Member]
years
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu Era [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu Media [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou Technology [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Amaz Game [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2009
Amaz Game [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2008
Amaz Game [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Gamease [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2009
Gamease [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2008
Gamease [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou Information [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Software Enterprise [Member]
years
|
Dec. 31, 2011
7Road [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
7Road [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2009
7Road [Member]
|
|
| Income Tax and Tax Rate [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Unified income tax rate | 25.00% | ||||||||||||||||
| Preferential income tax rate | 15.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.00% | 15.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||||
| Preferential income tax rate period | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Period of income tax exemption (in years) | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Tax rate reduction rate | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | |||||||||||||
| Effective income tax rate for subsequent three years | 12.50% | 12.50% | 12.50% | 12.50% | |||||||||||||
| Effective income tax rate thereafter | 15.00% | 15.00% | 15.00% | 15.00% | 15.00% | ||||||||||||
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|
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Effective income tax rate for High and New 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 High and New Technology Enterprises after six years of operations under the previous PRC income tax law. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
Period of income tax exemption for High and New Technology Enterprise and Software Enterprise under the previous PRC income tax law. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
The preferential income tax rate that High and New Technology Enterprises can enjoy for three years but need to re-apply after the end of the three-year period under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
The period that High and New Technology Enterprises can enjoy the preferential income tax rate under the current PRC Corporate Income Tax Law. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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 the deduction for qualified production activities received under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|---|---|
| Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |
| Commitments for video content purchase | $ 34 |
| Commitments for other content and service purchase | 33 |
| Commitments for bandwidth purchase | 30 |
|
Office Building [Member] | Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
|
| Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |
| Purchase price | 127 |
| Prepaid portion of purchase price | 108 |
| Remaining purchase price to be paid | 19 |
|
Office Building [Member] | Changyou [Member]
|
|
| Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |
| Purchase price | 158 |
| Prepaid portion of purchase price | 126 |
| Remaining purchase price to be paid | 32 |
|
Technological infrastructure and fitting-out of office building [Member] | Sohu.com Inc [Member]
|
|
| Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |
| Purchase price | 28 |
| Prepaid portion of purchase price | 16 |
| Remaining purchase price to be paid | $ 12 |
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|
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The remaining amount the entity agreed to spend for bandwidth under the purchase commitment. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
The remaining amount the entity agreed to spend for other content and service under the purchase commitment. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
The remaining amount the entity agreed to spend for video content under the purchase commitment. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
The original purchase price the entity agreed to spend in the purchase contract. No definition available.
|
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|
- Definition
The portion of purchase price the entity paid in the purchase contract. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The remaining amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitment. No definition available.
|
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|
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|
|
VIEs (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Aggregate amount of loans due from related parties | $ 17.2 |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital and PRC statutory reserves | 29.4 |
|
Sohu Entertainment [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.2 |
|
Tu Xing Tian Xia [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 0.2 |
|
Donglin [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.5 |
|
Pilot New Era [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 0.7 |
|
Focus Yiju [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.6 |
|
17173 Network [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.6 |
|
Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 0.5 |
|
Sogou Information [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 2.5 |
|
Gamease [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.3 |
|
Shanghai ICE [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.2 |
|
Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.5 |
|
7Road [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.5 |
|
High Century [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 4.6 |
|
Sohu Internet [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 3.2 |
|
GoodFeel [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 1.2 |
|
21 East Beijing [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | 0.1 |
|
Yi He Jia Xun [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, registered capital | $ 2.7 |
|
Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of Sohu.com Inc. [Member] | Sohu Entertainment [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 80.00% |
|
Ye Deng [Member] | Sohu Entertainment [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 20.00% |
|
Ye Deng [Member] | Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | Tu Xing Tian Xia [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 56.10% |
|
High Century [Member] | Donglin [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | Pilot New Era [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | Focus Yiju [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 100.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | Sohu Internet [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 75.00% |
|
High Century [Member] | 21 East Beijing [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 100.00% |
|
Sohu Internet [Member] | Tu Xing Tian Xia [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 43.90% |
|
Sohu Internet [Member] | Donglin [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Sohu Internet [Member] | Pilot New Era [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Jing Zhou [Member] | 17173 Network [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Jing Zhou [Member] | GoodFeel [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 41.90% |
|
A third party entity [Member] | 17173 Network [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Chun Liu [Member] | Tianjin Jinhu [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Xiaochuan Wang [Member] | Sogou Information [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Xianxian Hao [Member] | Sogou Information [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Chief Executive Officer of Changyou [Member] | Gamease [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 60.00% |
|
Chief Executive Officer of Changyou [Member] | Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 60.00% |
|
President and Chief Operating Officer of Changyou [Member] | Gamease [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 40.00% |
|
President and Chief Operating Officer of Changyou [Member] | Guanyou Gamespace [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 40.00% |
|
Runa Pi [Member] | Shanghai ICE [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Rong Qi [Member] | Shanghai ICE [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Gamease [Member] | 7Road [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 68.258% |
|
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sohu.com Inc. [Member] | High Century [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 80.00% |
|
Wei Li [Member] | High Century [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 20.00% |
|
Sohu Entertainment [Member] | Sohu Internet [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 25.00% |
|
James Deng [Member] | GoodFeel [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 58.10% |
|
Gang Fang [Member] | Yi He Jia Xun [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
|
Yanfeng Lv [Member] | Yi He Jia Xun [Member]
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |
| Consolidated VIEs, ownership percentage | 50.00% |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of registered capital and PRC statutory reserves of Variable Interest Entity as defined in the regulations. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of total capital as defined in the regulations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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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|
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|
- Definition
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
|
|
VIEs (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Total assets | $ 1,685,237 | $ 1,633,294 | |
| Total liabilities | 373,817 | 356,969 | |
| Net revenue | 147,082 | 127,390 | |
| Net income | 40,819 | 55,169 | |
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | 73,052 | 72,355 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (34,941) | (19,881) | |
| Net cash provided by /(used in) financing activities | (10,755) | 2,333 | |
|
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
|
|||
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Total assets | 430,575 | 405,854 | |
| Total liabilities | 185,841 | 184,711 | |
| Net revenue | 188,027 | 149,098 | |
| Net income | 23,527 | 15,076 | |
|
Sohu's VIEs [Member]
|
|||
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | 312 | (3,314) | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (171) | (16) | |
| Net cash provided by /(used in) financing activities | 0 | 0 | |
|
Changyou's VIEs [Member]
|
|||
| Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
| Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities | (1,672) | 5,115 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (15,190) | (356) | |
| Net cash provided by /(used in) financing activities | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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
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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|
- Definition
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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|
- Definition
The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
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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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|
- Definition
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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
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|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Stockholder Rights Plan) (Details)
|
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
| Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
| Percentage of outstanding shares of common stock acquired to trigger stockholder rights plan | 20.00% |
| Stock holder rights plan expiration date | Jul. 25, 2011 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The expiration date of the stockholder right plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
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|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Treasury Stock) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Aug. 29, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 100 | |
| Stock repurchase program, repurchased amount | 54.9 | |
|
Sohu.com Inc [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||
| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock repurchase program, repurchased stock | 500,000 | |
| Stock repurchase program, repurchased amount | 29.2 | |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||
| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock repurchase program, repurchased amount | $ 25.7 | |
|
Changyou [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||
| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock repurchase program, repurchased stock | 1,500,000 | |
|
Changyou [Member] | ADS [Member]
|
||
| Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||
| Stock repurchase program, period in force | 1 | |
| Stock repurchase program, repurchased stock | 750,000 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
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The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a combined share purchase plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of stock purchased by the Company under the combined share purchase program. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of stock purchased by the Company under the combined share purchase program. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
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|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
years
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Jan. 24, 2010
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | |
|
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 9,500,000 | ||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | ||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | ||
| Plan expiration date | Jan. 24, 2010 | ||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 9,128,724 | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 1,500,000 | $ 3,200,000 | |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The accumulated number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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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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- Definition
Period 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, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format. 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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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, Share Options Activity) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mar. 31, 2012
years
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
years
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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Dec. 31, 2007
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Dec. 31, 2006
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | ||||||||||
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Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
||||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,500,000 | 3,200,000 | ||||||||||
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Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
|
||||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 329,000 | |||||||||||
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (13,000) | |||||||||||
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | (1,000) | |||||||||||
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 315,000 | 329,000 | ||||||||||
| Number of Shares, Vested, Ending balance | 315,000 | |||||||||||
| Number of Shares, Exercisable, Ending balance | 315,000 | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 16.73 | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 3.10 | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ 13.08 | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 17.29 | $ 16.73 | ||||||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested | $ 17.29 | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable | $ 17.29 | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Beginning balance | 2.52 | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 2.36 | 2.52 | ||||||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Vested | 2.36 | |||||||||||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Exercisable | 2.36 | |||||||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Beginning balance | 10,934,000 | [1] | ||||||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Ending balance | 11,948,000 | [1] | 10,934,000 | [1] | ||||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested | 11,948,000 | [1] | ||||||||||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | 11,948,000 | [1] | ||||||||||
| Closing stock price | $ 55.17 | |||||||||||
| Total intrinsic value of share options | 700,000 | |||||||||||
| Number of options granted in period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Proceeds from stock options exercised | $ 40,000 | $ 1,200,000 | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The closing stock price as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards exercisable. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards vested. No definition available.
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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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- 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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- Definition
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable. 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
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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- Definition
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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- 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
Weighted average price of options that were either forfeited or expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of options outstanding. 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
Weighted average price 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
Amount of difference between fair value 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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- 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
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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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 Units Activity) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 |
|
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,500,000 | 3,200,000 |
|
Sohu 2000 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 445,000 | |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 | |
| Number of Units, Vested | (146,000) | |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (21,000) | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 278,000 | |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 207,000 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 61.66 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 61.27 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 61.27 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 61.90 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 61.88 | |
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,500,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 5,900,000 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses, weighted average period for recognition (in years) | 0.8 | |
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 8,600,000 | $ 13,900,000 |
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. 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
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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- 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 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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- Definition
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 as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. 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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| 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 total fair value of equity-based awards 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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- 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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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
years
|
Jul. 02, 2010
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
years
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 1,500,000 | |||||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | |||||
| Plan expiration date | Jul. 01, 2020 | |||||
| Shares available for grant | 1,463,836 | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | $ 200,000 | |||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 900,000 | |||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses, weighted average period for recognition (in years) | 0.8 | |||||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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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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- 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 total fair value of equity-based awards 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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- Definition
Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format. 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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| X | ||||||||||
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- 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
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sohu's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member], Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Sohu 2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 14,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 12,000 |
| Number of Units, Vested | 0 |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (2,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 24,000 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 20,000 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 70.88 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Granted | $ 52.19 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 70.88 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 61.52 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 60.06 |
| 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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- Definition
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 as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. 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 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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- 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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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Changyou.com Limited Share-based Awards) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2009
|
Dec. 31, 2008
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | ||
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,206,000 | 1,733,000 | ||
|
Changyou [Member] | 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 | $ 1,700,000 | ||
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 1,774,000 | |||
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Shares reserved for future issuance | 226,000 | |||
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Number of shares granted | 15,000,000 | |||
|
Changyou [Member] | Changyou's 2008 Share Incentive Plan [Member] | Class A and Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Number of shares granted | 4,735,200 | |||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of grants aggregated on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Shares reserved for future issuance as a result of a stock split No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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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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- Definition
Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Changyou [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 16, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Feb. 28, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Apr. 30, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Feb. 28, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Mar. 16, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
Jan. 31, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 700,000 | 800,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of shares issued | 700,000 | 800,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Number of restricted ordinary shares vested | 2,000,000 | 200,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | $ 1,206,000 | $ 1,733,000 | $ 1,800,000 | $ 41,000 | $ 200,000 | |||||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 7,000,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value of restricted ordinary shares vested | $ 26,500,000 | $ 39,700,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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- 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.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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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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- 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
Period 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, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. 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 total fair value of equity-based awards 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
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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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Tao Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Changyou, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Ordinary Shares Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member], USD $)
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3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Changyou [Member] | Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 2,000,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (2,000,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 0 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 0 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 1.36 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 1.36 |
| 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 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 Executive Officers (Other than Tao Wang) and Certain Key Employees, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Changyou [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
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Apr. 30, 2008
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Mar. 13, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Jan. 15, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Mar. 13, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
Jan. 15, 2009
Changyou [Member]
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 180,000 | 94,000 | ||||||||||||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | |||||||||||||
| Number of shares issued | 180,000 | |||||||||||||
| Number of units granted | 274,000 | 94,000 | ||||||||||||
| Exchange of shares | 180,000 | |||||||||||||
| Shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split | 2,740,000 | |||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | $ 1,206,000 | $ 1,733,000 | $ 31,000 | $ 100,000 | ||||||||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 8,400,000 | $ 13,100,000 | ||||||||||||
| 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 (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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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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- 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
Period 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, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards 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
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 | ||||||||||
|
- 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, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Class B Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
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3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Mar. 31, 2012
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|
Changyou [Member] | Class B Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 635,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (635,000) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | 0 |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 0 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 0 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 1.98 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 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 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 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 | ||||||||||
|
- 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
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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Other Employees, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2009
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Feb. 17, 2009
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | |||
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,206,000 | 1,733,000 | |||
|
Changyou [Member] | Other Employees [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of units granted | 45,600 | ||||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | ||||
| Shares issued during the period as a result of a stock split | 456,000 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 100,000 | 200,000 | |||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 200,000 | ||||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
| Grant date fair value | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 | ||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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
|
| 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
Period 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, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. 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 total fair value of equity-based awards 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
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 to Other Employees, before Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Other Employees [Member], Class A Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Feb. 17, 2009
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Other Employees [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 169,000 | |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 | |
| Number of Units, Vested | 0 | |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | 0 | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 169,000 | |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 152,000 | |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 8.00 | $ 8.00 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 8.00 |
| 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 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
|
| 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 | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
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 $)
|
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,206,000 | 1,733,000 |
|
Changyou [Member] | Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of units granted | 1,479,200 | |
| Award vesting period | 4 years | |
| Share-based compensation expense | 900,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 3,300,000 | |
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 211,000 | $ 17,000 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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
|
| 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
Period 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, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards 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
|
|
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, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member], Class A Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
|
Changyou [Member] | Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 865,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (17,000) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | 0 |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 848,000 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 824,000 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 12.99 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 17.13 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 12.91 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 12.88 |
| 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 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
|
| 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 | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Employees of 17173 Business, after Changyou's Initial Public Offering) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
years
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 15, 2011
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | |
|
Changyou [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Share-based compensation expense | 1,206,000 | 1,733,000 | |
|
Changyou [Member] | Employees of 17173 Business [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Number of units granted | 60,000 | ||
| Award vesting period | 4 years | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 79,000 | 92,000 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | 400,000 | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses, weighted average period for recognition (in years) | 1.07 | ||
| Fair value of restricted share units vested | $ 64,000 | $ 0 | |
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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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- 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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- 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
Period 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, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards 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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Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Share-based Awards to Employees of 17173 Business, after Changyou's Initial Public Offering, Restricted Share Units Activity) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Employees of 17173 Business [Member], Class A Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
|
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Changyou [Member] | Employees of 17173 Business [Member] | Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
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|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Beginning balance | 50,000 |
| Number of Units, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Units, Vested | (5,000) |
| Number of Units, Forfeited | (3,000) |
| Number of Units, Unvested, Ending balance | 42,000 |
| Number of Units, Expected to vest thereafter | 42,000 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Beginning balance | $ 17.67 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested | $ 17.19 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ 18.00 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, Ending balance | $ 17.71 |
| Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Expected to vest thereafter | $ 17.71 |
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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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- 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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- 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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- Definition
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 as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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 (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
years
|
Oct. 20, 2010
Sogou [Member]
Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 24,000,000 | ||||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | ||||
| Plan expiration date | Oct. 19, 2020 | ||||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 19,493,600 | ||||
| Installments of share options granted | four equal installments | ||||
| Number of options granted | 4,873,400 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | $ 21,000 | $ 21,000 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 28,000 | ||||
| Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation expected to be recognized | 0.34 | ||||
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans. No definition available.
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- Definition
The installments of share options granted. No definition available.
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- Definition
The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
The accumulated number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
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- 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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- 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
Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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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
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Options Activity) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
years
|
|
|
Sogou [Member] | Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 4,767 |
| Number of Shares, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (1,544) |
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | (5) |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 3,218 |
| Number of Shares, Vested, Ending balance | 3,192 |
| Number of Shares, Exercisable, Ending balance | 3,086 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 0.001 |
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 9.02 |
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding. No definition available.
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- Details
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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
Weighted average price of options that were either forfeited or 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 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
Weighted average price 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
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
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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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
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan, Share Option Assumptions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Sogou 2010 Share Incentive Plan [Member], USD $)
|
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Weighted average expected option life | 10 years |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
|
Maximum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 3.84% |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 22.30% |
| Volatility rate | 55.14% |
| Fair value | $ 0.64 |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 3.11% |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 12.50% |
| Volatility rate | 54.39% |
| Fair value | $ 0.32 |
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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
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
Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. 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
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou's Share-based Awards to Sohu Management) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
Apr. 14, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2011
Sogou [Member]
Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 12,000,000 | ||||||
| Sogou ordinary share price | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | $ 0.625 | $ 0.625 | |||
| Subsidiary's ordinary shares previously held by Sohu.com Inc | 8,800,000 | ||||||
| Subsidiary's newly-issued shares | 3,200,000 | ||||||
| Subsidiary's newly-issued shares, value | $ 2,000,000 | ||||||
| Accumulated number of shares issued | 8,773,000 | ||||||
| Installments of share options granted | four equal installments | ||||||
| Number of options granted | 2,193,250 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,930,000 | 5,268,000 | 21,000 | 0 | |||
| Unrecognized compensation expenses | $ 0 | ||||||
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|
- Definition
The installments of share options granted. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The accumulated number of shares (or other type of equity) issued for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares (or other type of equity) granted for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares that the subsidiary's newly-issued shares. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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.
|
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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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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
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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- 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
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou's Share-based Awards to Sohu Management, Options Activity) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
years
|
|
|
Sogou [Member] | Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | 2,188 |
| Number of Shares, Granted | 0 |
| Number of Shares, Exercised | (1,556) |
| Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | 0 |
| Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 632 |
| Number of Shares, Vested, Ending balance | 632 |
| Number of Shares, Exercisable, Ending balance | 632 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ 0.625 |
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding, Ending balance | 9.00 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
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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
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 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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| 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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- Definition
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
|
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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
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Sogou's Share-based Awards to Sohu Management, Stock Option Assumptions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], Share-based Awards to Sohu Management [Member], USD $)
|
3 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Weighted average expected option life | 10 years |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% |
|
Maximum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 4.22% |
| Exercise multiple | 3 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 27.00% |
| Volatility rate | 55.14% |
| Fair value | $ 0.15 |
|
Minimum [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Average risk-free interest rate | 3.84% |
| Exercise multiple | 2 |
| Expected forfeiture rate (Post-vesting) | 21.40% |
| Volatility rate | 54.66% |
| Fair value | $ 0.07 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The minimum multiple of the stock option's exercise price that could trigger the holder of the option to exercise. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The estimated possibility that the stock option's holder terminates contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. No definition available.
|
| 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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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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| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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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
|
|
Sohu.com Inc. Shareholders' Equity (Fox Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan) (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
|
Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
years
|
Jan. 04, 2012
Sohu Video [Member]
Video 2011 Share Incentive Plan [Member]
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Number of shares authorized for issuance | 25,000,000 | ||||
| Percentage of outstanding stock | 10.00% | ||||
| Maximum term of share rights issued under share incentive plan (in years) | 10 | ||||
| Plan expiration date | Jan. 03, 2022 | ||||
| Number of accumulated options granted under the plan | 15,352,200 | ||||
| Number of options granted in period | 0 | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense | $ 2,930,000 | $ 5,268,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The maximum term of share rights issued before it expires under the share incentive plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Accumulated number of share options (or share units) legally granted under the plan. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- 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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Maximum number of shares that may be issued in accordance with the plan as a proportion of outstanding capital stock. No definition available.
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Business Restructuring (Changyou Transactions, Initial Public Offering of Changyou) (Details) (Changyou [Member], Class A Ordinary Shares [Member])
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Changyou [Member] | Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
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| Changyou Transactions Initial Public Offering of Changyou [Line Items] | |
| Number of Changyou's shares issued by Changyou | 7,500,000 |
| Number of Changyou's shares sold by Sohu | 9,750,000 |
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The number of subsidiary's shares issued or sold by parent company per stock transaction. No definition available.
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The number of shares issued or sold by the subsidiary or equity method investee per stock transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Restructuring (Changyou Transactions, Sohu's Shareholding in Changyou, Shareholding and Control) (Details)
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3 Months Ended | ||||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2012
Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares by Conversion of Class B Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Executive Officer and Certain Employees [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares upon Vesting and Settlement of Class A Restricted Share Units [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Public Shareholders [Member]
Class A Ordinary Shares [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 37,993,000 | 38,082,000 | 105,539,800 | 1,500,000 | 70,250,000 | 14,040,000 | 16,710,000 | ||||
| Number of restricted ordinary shares vested | 2,210,000 | 829,800 | |||||||||
| Percentage of Changyou shares held by Sohu | 68.00% | ||||||||||
| Percentage of Sohu's voting power in Changyou | 81.00% | ||||||||||
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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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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. 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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Business Restructuring (Changyou Transactions, Sohu's Shareholding in Changyou, Economic Interest and Dilutive Impact) (Details) (Changyou [Member], USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | ||
| Sohu's economic interest in Changyou | 69.00% | |
| Noncontrolling interest in Changyou | 31.00% | 30.00% |
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Class A and Class B Restricted Ordinary Shares and Restricted Shares Units [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | ||
| Number of restricted ordinary shares and units, outstanding | 1,524,650 | |
| Impact on Sohu's basic net income per share | $ 0 | |
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Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statement of operations No definition available.
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The percentage of the weighted average number of common shares held by parent company over the overall weighted average number of common shares outstanding. 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 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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Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Restructuring Transactions) (Details) (Sogou [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 22, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2010
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Alibaba Investment Limited [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
China Web Search (Hong Kong) Limited [Member]
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Oct. 22, 2010
Photon Group Limited [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
| Subsidiary's loan payable to Sohu | $ 45 | ||||
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | $ 48 | $ 15 | $ 9 | $ 24 |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. 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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Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Sogou Series A Terms) (Details) (Sogou [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Oct. 22, 2010
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Sogou [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
| Dividend rate per annum per Series A Preferred Share | $ 0.0375 | |
| Times over original sales price Series A preferred shareholders entitled to receive in event of liquidation | 1.3 | |
| Newly-issued Series A Preferred Shares, value | $ 48 | |
| Series A preferred share conversion price | $ 0.625 |
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The price to convert each share Series A Preferred Shares to ordinary shares. No definition available.
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Times over original sales price Series A preferred shareholders entitled to receive in event of liquidation No definition available.
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The amount per share used to calculated dividend payments on preferred stock. No definition available.
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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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Business Restructuring (Sogou Transactions, Sohu's Shareholding in Sogou) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |||||||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Sohu.com Inc [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Alibaba Investment Limited [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
China Web Search (Hong Kong) Limited [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Photon Group Limited [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sogou [Member]
Certain Employees of Sogou and Sohu [Member]
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| Shareholding in Independently Listed Subsidiary [Line Items] | ||||||||
| Ordinary shares and Series A preferred shares outstanding | 217,543,925 | |||||||
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 37,993,000 | 38,082,000 | 137,643,750 | |||||
| Series A preferred shares outstanding | 24,000,000 | 14,400,000 | 38,400,000 | 3,100,175 | ||||
| Percentage of Sogou shares held by Sohu | 63.00% | |||||||
| Impact on Sohu's basic net income per share | $ 0 | |||||||
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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 impact of subsidiary's share options on the parent company's basic net income per share. No definition available.
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. 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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Business Restructuring (17173 Transaction) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Nov. 29, 2011
Changyou [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
17173 Business [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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Dec. 15, 2011
17173 Business [Member]
Changyou [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
| Fixed cash consideration associated with 17173 business from Changyou to Sohu | $ 162,500,000 | ||||
| Promissory note | 16,000,000 | ||||
| Decrease of noncontrolling interest | 41,900,000 | ||||
| Net profit | 40,819,000 | 55,169,000 | 1,800,000 | ||
| Aggregate fees payable by subsidiaries | 30,000,000 | ||||
| Additional fees to aggregate fees payable | $ 5,000,000 | ||||
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Additional fees payable by certain subsidiary to the parent company for obtaining the perpetual software license in respect of the information management system and user log-in system following the expiration of the three-year term No definition available.
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Aggregate fees payable by certain subsidiary to the parent company for the services agreement and online links and advertising agreement. No definition available.
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Consideration associated with transfer of business, promissory note No definition available.
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Fixed cash consideration associated with a transfer of a business from parent company to subsidiary. No definition available.
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Noncontrolling interest, decrease from transaction. 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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Mezzanine Equity (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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May 11, 2011
Changyou [Member]
7Road [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
| Equity interest acquired | 68.258% | ||
| Estimated equity redemption value | $ 67,200,000 | ||
| Net income attributable to the mezzanine classified noncontrolling interest shareholders | $ 1,111,000 | $ 0 | |
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The percentage of equity in the acquiree held by the acquirer. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount to be paid by the entity upon redemption of the security that is classified as mezzanine equity. No definition available.
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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Noncontrolling Interest (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 236,746 | $ 210,646 | |
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | 16,600 | 10,362 | |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 194,039 | 163,704 | |
| Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated balance sheets | 32.00% | 30.00% | |
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | 19,845 | 15,907 | |
| Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statements of operations | 31.00% | 30.00% | |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 40,647 | 44,710 | |
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | $ (3,071) | $ (5,335) | |
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Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated balance sheets No definition available.
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Percentage of noncontrolling interest recognized in consolidated statement of operations No definition available.
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- 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 (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). 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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Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 236,746 | $ 210,646 |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 194,039 | 163,704 |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | 40,647 | 44,710 |
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Others [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets | $ 2,060 | $ 2,232 |
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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 (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Noncontrolling Interest (Noncontrolling Interest in the Consolidated Statements of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | $ 16,600 | $ 10,362 |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | 19,845 | 15,907 |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | (3,071) | (5,335) |
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Others [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||
| Noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations | $ (174) | $ (210) |
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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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Net Income per Share (Narrative) (Details)
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3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Changyou [Member]
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| Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |
| Percentage of weighted average number of common shares held by Sohu.com Inc. used to calculation of basic net income per share | 69.00% |
| Percentage of weighted average number of common shares held by Sohu.com Inc. used to calculate dilutive net income per share | 67.00% |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |
| Percentage of weighted average number of common shares held by Sohu.com Inc. used to calculate dilutive net income per share | 62.00% |
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The percentage of the weighted average number of common shares held by parent company over the overall weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares. No definition available.
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The percentage of the weighted average number of common shares held by parent company over the overall weighted average number of common shares outstanding. No definition available.
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Net Income per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Numerator: | ||
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc., basic | $ 23,108 | $ 44,807 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||
| Net income attributable to Sohu.com Inc., diluted | 20,243 | 39,336 |
| Denominator: | ||
| Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | 38,084 | 38,193 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||
| Share options and restricted share units | 401 | 574 |
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | 38,485 | 38,767 |
| Basic net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 0.61 | $ 1.17 |
| Diluted net income per share attributable to Sohu.com Inc. | $ 0.53 | $ 1.01 |
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Changyou [Member]
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| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||
| Incremental dilution | (951) | (2,061) |
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Sogou [Member]
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| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||
| Incremental dilution | $ (1,914) | $ (3,410) |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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