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Dec. 31, 2012
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Jun. 29, 2012
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Jan. 31, 2013
Common Class A
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Jan. 31, 2013
Voting common stock
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| Entity Registrant Name | SCRIPPS E W CO /DE | |||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000832428 | |||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |||
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |||
| Document Type | 10-K | |||
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | |||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | |||
| Amendment Flag | false | |||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 43,977,739 | 11,932,735 | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |||
| Entity Public Float | $ 273,000,000 | |||
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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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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. 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 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, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. 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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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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Total carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue or other forms of income in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards 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 after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. 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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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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Carrying amount due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from tax authorities as of the balance sheet date representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes. 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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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). 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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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of investments that are intended to be held for an extended period of time (longer than one operating 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 current assets not separately disclosed 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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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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Aggregate carrying amount of current liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Includes 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 and of liabilities not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). 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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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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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. 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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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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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Allowances for accounts and notes receivable | $ 2,491 | $ 1,885 |
| Preferred stock, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
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Common stock, Class A
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| Common stock, shares authorized | 240,000,000 | 240,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 43,594,229 | 42,353,882 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 43,594,229 | 42,353,882 |
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| Common stock, shares authorized | 60,000,000 | 60,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 11,932,735 | 11,932,735 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 11,932,735 | 11,932,735 |
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); 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 nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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Net depreciation, amortization and (gains) losses No definition available.
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Expenses related to newspaper distribution. No definition available.
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Newsprint and press supply expenses. No definition available.
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Program and program licensing expenses. No definition available.
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Revenue from the sale of advertising time (such as television and radio) or space (newspaper or magazine pages). May also include advertising, marketing and promotional services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. 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 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 gains (losses) included in results of operations resulting from the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment, which do not qualify for treatment as discontinued operations. This item does not include any gain (loss) recognized on the sale of oil and gas property or timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). 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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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations 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) derived from continuing operations during 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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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax before extraordinary items allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from discontinued operations during the period, net of related tax effect, 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 or loss derived from discontinued operations during 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 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 cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of expenditures for salaries, wages, profit sharing and incentive compensation, and other employee benefits, including equity-based compensation, and pension and other postretirement benefit expense. 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 noncontrolling interest. 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. Excludes 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 total amount of other operating cost and expense items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. 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 amount of pension benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans and (2) defined contribution plans. For defined benefit plans, pension expense includes the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss) on plan assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. For defined contribution plans, the pension expense generally equals the firm's contribution to employees' accounts (if the firm contributes) during the period. 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 charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue from circulation or sale of subscriptions (for example, but not limited to, subscriptions to a magazine or newspaper). 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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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
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| Net income (loss) | $ 39,922 | $ (15,687) | $ 130,406 |
| Changes in fair value of derivative, net of tax of $610 | (1,009) | 0 | 0 |
| Changes in defined pension plans, net of tax of $10,893; $9,961 and $6,092 | (18,009) | (16,733) | 10,214 |
| Other | (274) | 732 | 331 |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | 20,630 | (31,688) | 140,951 |
| Less comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (266) | (150) | (103) |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company | $ 20,896 | $ (31,538) | $ 141,054 |
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax and reclassifications amount of pension and other postretirement benefit plans (gain) loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in other comprehensive income during the reporting period, net of tax, for an item that is not separately disclosed. No definition available.
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Net of tax amount, before reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). 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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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Changes in fair value of derivatives, tax amount | $ 610 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Changes in defined pension plans, tax amount | $ (10,893) | $ (9,961) | $ (6,092) |
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Tax effect, net of reclassification adjustments, of pension and other postretirement benefit plans (gain) loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Contract termination fees. No definition available.
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations as included in the operating activities in the cash flow. No definition available.
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Pension expense, net of payments No definition available.
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Cash flows related to share based compensation and deferred compensation. 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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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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This element represents cash provided by or used in the investing activities of the entity's discontinued operations during the period. This element is only used by those entities that separately report cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. If using this element, it is an indication that the cash flows of the entity which are detailed in reconciling to cash provided by or used in investing activities reflect only cash flows attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents cash provided by or used in the operating activities of the entity's discontinued operations during the period. This element is only used by those entities that separately report cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. If using this element, it is an indication that the cash flows of the entity which are detailed in reconciling to cash provided by or used in operating activities reflect only cash flows attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. 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 gains (losses) included in results of operations resulting from the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment, which do not qualify for treatment as discontinued operations. This item does not include any gain (loss) recognized on the sale of oil and gas property or timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net realized gain (loss) on investments sold during the period, not including gains (losses) on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax before extraordinary items allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all assets and liabilities used in operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Increase (decrease) in cash associated with the entity's discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of net cash from (used in) the entity's financing activities, excluding cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations. 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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Amount of net cash from (used in) the entity's investing activities, excluding cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations. 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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Amount of net cash from (used in) the entity's continuing operations, excluding cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other cash or noncash adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows (for example, cash received or cash paid during the current period for miscellaneous operating activities, net change during the reporting period in other assets or other liabilities). No definition available.
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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 for loan and debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow paid by the company to cover an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award. No definition available.
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of noncontrolling interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of all investments (debt, security, other) during the period. 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 inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. 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 cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The 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 cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. 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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Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the noncontrolling interest holders. 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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Net of tax and reclassifications amount of pension and other postretirement benefit plans (gain) loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount, before reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). 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 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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The change in equity as a result of a spin-off transaction (a regular or reverse spin-off) which is based on the recorded amounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents movements included in the statement of changes in stockholders' equity which are not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the taxonomy. No definition available.
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Value of stock (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of stock value of such awards forfeited. Stock issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
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| Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
| Shares issued on compensation plans | 3,718,800 | 2,166,605 | 3,661,797 |
| Repurchase of common shares | 2,478,453 | 6,216,610 | |
| Tax payments related to shares withheld for vested stock and RSUs | $ (7,658) | $ (9,596) | $ (12,071) |
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The cash outflow paid by the company to cover an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award. No definition available.
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Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and have not been retired and are not held in treasury. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies As used in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the terms “Scripps,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” may, depending on the context, refer to The E. W. Scripps Company, to one or more of its consolidated subsidiary companies or to all of them taken as a whole. Nature of Operations — We are a diverse media concern with interests in television and newspaper publishing. All of our media businesses provide content and advertising services via digital platforms, including the Internet, mobile devices and tablets. Our media businesses are organized into the following reportable business segments: Television, Newspapers, and Syndication and other. Basis of Presentation — Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. Concentration Risks — Our operations are geographically dispersed and we have a diverse customer base. We believe bad debt losses resulting from default by a single customer, or defaults by customers in any depressed region or business sector, would not have material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We derive approximately 79% of our operating revenues from marketing services, including advertising. Changes in the demand for such services both nationally and in individual markets can affect operating results. Use of Estimates — Preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make a variety of decisions that affect the reported amounts and the related disclosures. Such decisions include the selection of accounting principles that reflect the economic substance of the underlying transactions and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching such decisions, we apply judgment based on our understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances, including our historical experience, actuarial studies and other assumptions. Our financial statements include estimates and assumptions used in accounting for our defined benefit pension plans; the periods over which long-lived assets are depreciated or amortized; the fair value of long-lived assets, goodwill and indefinite lived assets; the liability for uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances against deferred income tax assets; and self-insured risks. While we re-evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis, actual results could differ from those estimated at the time of preparation of the financial statements. Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The E. W. Scripps Company and its majority-owned subsidiary companies. Investments in 20%-to-50%-owned companies where we exert significant influence and all 50%-or-less-owned partnerships and Limited Liability Companies are accounted for using the equity method. We do not hold any interests in variable interest entities. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiary companies are included in net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Revenue Recognition — We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as the sale of advertising and other services, we allocate revenue to each element based upon its relative fair value. We report revenue net of sales and other taxes collected from our customers. Our primary sources of revenue are from the sale of print, broadcast and digital advertising and the sale of newspapers. Revenue recognition policies for each source of revenue are as follows. Advertising. Print and broadcast advertising revenue is recognized, net of agency commissions, when we display the advertisements. Digital advertising includes time-based, impression-based, and click-through based campaigns. We recognize digital advertising revenue from fixed duration campaigns over the period in which the advertising appears. We recognize digital advertising revenue that is based upon the number of impressions delivered or the number of click-throughs as impressions are delivered or as click-throughs occur. Advertising arrangements, which generally have a term of one year or less, may provide rebates, discounts and bonus advertisements based upon the volume of advertising purchased during the terms of the contracts. This requires us to make certain estimates regarding future advertising volumes. We record estimated rebates, discounts and bonus advertisements as a reduction of revenue in the period the advertisement is displayed. Broadcast advertising arrangements may guarantee the advertiser a minimum audience. We provide the advertiser with additional advertising time if we do not deliver the guaranteed audience size. If we determine we have not delivered the guaranteed audience, we record an accrual for “make-good” advertisements as a reduction of revenue. We adjust the accrual throughout the term of the advertising contracts. Newspaper Subscriptions. We recognize newspaper subscription revenue upon the publication date of the newspaper. We defer revenues from prepaid newspaper subscriptions and recognize circulation revenue on a pro-rata basis over the term of the subscription. We base circulation revenue for newspapers sold directly to subscribers on the retail rate. We base circulation revenue for newspapers sold to independent newspaper distributors, which are subject to returns, upon the wholesale rate. We estimate returns based on historical return rates and adjust our estimates based on the actual returns. Other Revenues. We also derive revenues from cable and satellite retransmission of our broadcast signal and from printing and distribution of other publications. We recognize retransmission revenues based on the terms and rates. We recognize printing revenues and third-party distribution revenue when the product is delivered in accordance with the customer’s instructions. Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments — Cash-equivalents represent highly liquid investments with an original maturity of less than three months. Short-term investments represent excess cash invested in securities not meeting the criteria to be classified as cash equivalents. Short-term investments are carried at cost plus accrued income, which approximates fair value. Inventories — Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We determine the cost of inventories using the first in, first out (“FIFO”) method. Trade Receivables — We extend credit to customers based upon our assessment of the customer’s financial condition. Collateral is generally not required from customers. We base allowances for credit losses upon trends, economic conditions, review of aging categories, specific identification of customers at risk of default and historical experience. We require advance payment from political advertisers and certain transient advertisers. Investments — We make investments in private companies. Investment securities can be impacted by various market risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk and overall market volatility. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term. Such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in our financial statements. We record investments in private companies not accounted for under the equity method at cost, net of impairment write-downs, because no readily determinable market price is available. We record investments where we have significant influence under the equity method of accounting. We regularly review our investments to determine if there has been any other-than-temporary decline in value. These reviews require management judgments that often include estimating the outcome of future events and determining whether factors exist that indicate impairment has occurred. We evaluate, among other factors, the extent to which cost exceeds fair value; the duration of the decline in fair value below cost; and the current cash position, earnings and cash forecasts and near term prospects of the investee. We reduce the cost basis when a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other than temporary, with the resulting adjustment charged against earnings. Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less depreciation. Property, plant and equipment includes internal use software, mobile app development and digital site development cost, which is carried at cost less amortization. We expense costs incurred in the preliminary project stage to develop or acquire internal use software, and to develop mobile apps or digital sites. Upon completion of the preliminary project stage and upon management authorization of the project, we capitalize costs to acquire or develop internal use software or digital sites, which primarily include coding, designing system interfaces, and installation and testing, if it is probable the project will be completed and the software will be used for its intended function. We expense costs incurred after implementation, such as maintenance and training. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
Programs and Program Licenses — Programs and program licenses includes the cost of national television network programming, programming produced by us or for us by independent production companies and programs licensed under agreements with independent producers. Our network affiliation agreements require the payment of affiliation fees to the network. Network affiliation fees include both pre-determined fixed fees and variable payments based on other factors, including a share of retransmission revenues above a threshold. We expense fixed fee payments on a straight-line basis over the term of the affiliation agreement. We expense variable fees as incurred. Program licenses generally have fixed terms, limit the number of times we can air the programs and require payments over the terms of the licenses. We record licensed program assets and liabilities when the programs become available for broadcast. We do not discount program licenses for imputed interest. We amortize program licenses based upon expected cash flows over the term of the license agreement. The costs of programming produced by us or for us by independent production companies are expensed over the course of the television season. Internal costs, including employee compensation and benefits, to produce daily or live broadcast shows, such as news, sports or daily magazine shows are expensed as incurred and are not classified in our Statement of Operations as program costs. We review the net realizable value of programs and program licenses for impairment using a day-part methodology, whereby programs broadcast during a particular time period (such as prime time) are evaluated on an aggregate basis. We classify the portion of the unamortized balance expected to be amortized within one year as a current asset. Program rights liabilities payable within the next twelve months are included in accounts payable. Noncurrent program rights liabilities are included in other noncurrent liabilities. Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets — Goodwill represents the cost of acquisitions in excess of the acquired businesses’ tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets. FCC licenses represent the value assigned to the broadcast licenses of acquired broadcast television stations. Broadcast television stations are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) which prohibits the operation of stations except in accordance with an FCC license. FCC licenses stipulate each station’s operating parameters as defined by channels, effective radiated power and antenna height. FCC licenses are granted for a term of up to eight years, and are renewable upon request. We have never had a renewal request denied, and all previous renewals have been for the maximum term. We do not amortize Goodwill and Other indefinite-lived intangible assets, but we review them for impairment at least annually. We perform our annual impairment review during the fourth quarter of each year in conjunction with our annual planning cycle. We also assess, at least annually, whether assets classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets continue to have indefinite lives. We review Goodwill for impairment based upon reporting units, which are defined as operating segments or groupings of businesses one level below the operating segment level. Reporting units with similar economic characteristics are aggregated into a single unit when testing goodwill for impairment. Our reporting units are newspapers and television. Amortizable Intangible Assets — Television network affiliation represents the value assigned to an acquired broadcast television station’s relationship with a national television network. Television stations affiliated with national television networks typically have greater profit margins than independent television stations, primarily due to audience recognition of the television station as a network affiliate. We amortize these network affiliation relationships on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 20 years. We amortize customer lists and other intangible assets in relation to their expected future cash flows over estimated useful lives of up to 20 years. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — We review long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets) for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is determined by comparing the forecasted undiscounted cash flows of the operation to which the assets relate to the carrying amount of the assets. If the undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the assets, then amortizable intangible assets are written down first, followed by other long-lived assets, to fair value. We determine fair value based on discounted cash flows or appraisals. We report long-lived assets to be disposed of at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Self-Insured Risks — We are self-insured, up to certain limits, for general and automobile liability, employee health, disability and workers’ compensation claims and certain other risks. Estimated liabilities for unpaid claims totaled $21.2 million and $20.7 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We estimate liabilities for unpaid claims using actuarial methodologies and our historical claims experience. While we re-evaluate our assumptions and review our claims experience on an ongoing basis, actual claims paid could vary significantly from estimated claims, which would require adjustments to expense. Income Taxes — We recognize deferred income taxes for temporary differences between the tax basis and reported amounts of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. We establish a valuation allowance if we believe that it is more likely than not that we will not realize some or all of the deferred tax assets. We record a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or that we expect to take in a tax return. Interest and penalties associated with such tax positions are included in the tax provision. The liability for additional taxes and interest is included in Other Liabilities. Newsprint and Press Supplies — Newsprint and press supplies costs include costs incurred to print and produce our newspapers and other publications. We expense these costs as incurred. Risk Management Contracts — We do not hold derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and we do not hold leveraged contracts. From time to time we may use derivative financial instruments to limit the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. Stock-Based Compensation — We have a Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which is described more fully in Note 21. The Plan provides for the award of incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units (RSUs), restricted and unrestricted Class A Common shares and performance units to key employees and non-employee directors. We recognize compensation cost based on the grant-date fair value of the award. We determine the fair value of awards that grant the employee the underlying shares by the fair value of a Class A Common share on the date of the award. Certain awards of Class A Common shares or RSUs have performance conditions under which the number of shares granted is determined by the extent to which such performance conditions are met (“Performance Shares”). Compensation costs for such awards are measured by the grant-date fair value of a Class A Common share and the number of shares earned. In periods prior to completion of the performance period, compensation costs are based upon estimates of the number of shares that will be earned. Compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures due to termination of employment or failure to meet performance targets, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. The requisite service period is generally the vesting period stated in the award. Grants to retirement-eligible employees are expensed immediately and grants to employees who will become retirement eligible prior to the end of the stated vesting period are expensed over such shorter period because stock compensation grants vest upon the retirement of the employee. Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) — Unvested awards of share-based payments with rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, such as our restricted stock and RSUs, are considered participating securities for purposes of calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, we allocate a portion of net income to these participating securities and therefore exclude that income from the calculation of EPS for common stock. We do not allocate losses to the participating securities. The following table presents information about basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
For 2012 and 2010, in the determination of dilutive securities, the inclusion of RSUs and restricted stock as participating securities is more dilutive, and therefore, the dilutive EPS calculation excludes them. For 2011, we incurred a net loss and the inclusion of unvested restricted stock, RSUs and stock options held by employees and directors were anti-dilutive, and accordingly the diluted EPS calculation excludes those common share equivalents. Derivative Financial Instruments — It is our policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. Derivative financial instruments are utilized to manage interest rate risks. We do not hold derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. All derivatives must be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge or remains undesignated. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to the statement of operations when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the statement of operations. These changes are offset in earnings to the extent the hedge was effective by fair value changes related to the risk being hedged on the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in the statement of operations. All ineffective changes in derivative fair values are recognized currently in earnings. All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness, when applicable. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, the hedge accounting discussed above is discontinued. |
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| Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards | Recently Adopted Standards and Issued Accounting Standards Recently Adopted Accounting Standards — In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to disclosure requirements for common fair value measurement. These amendments, effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011 (early adoption is prohibited), result in common definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure requirements between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Consequently, the amendments change some fair value measurement principles and disclosure requirements. The implementation of this amended accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. In September 2011, the FASB issued changes to the testing of goodwill for impairment. These changes provide an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (more than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Such qualitative factors may include the following: macroeconomic conditions; industry and market considerations; cost factors; overall financial performance; and other relevant entity-specific events. If an entity elects to perform a qualitative assessment and determines that an impairment is more likely than not, the entity is then required to perform the existing two-step quantitative impairment test, otherwise no further analysis is required. An entity also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, go directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test. These changes became effective for us for any goodwill impairment test performed on January 1, 2012 or later, although early adoption is permitted. The implementation of this amended accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. Recently Issued Accounting Standards — In July 2012, the FASB amended the guidance on testing indefinite-lived assets, other than goodwill, for impairment. Under the revised guidance, an entity testing an indefinite-lived intangible asset for impairment has the option of performing a qualitative assessment before performing quantitative tests. If the entity determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is not more likely than not impaired, the entity would not need to perform the quantitative tests. This guidance will be effective for our annual impairment tests for the year ending December 31, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements; rather it may change management's approach to testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. In February 2013, the FASB issued new guidance regarding the disclosure of comprehensive income. The update requires an entity to present either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under US GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under US GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under US GAAP that provide additional details about those amounts. The update will become effective for us on January 1, 2013. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its future disclosures. |
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| Acquisitions | Acquisitions On December 30, 2011, we completed our acquisition of McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”) for $212 million in cash, plus a working capital adjustment of $4.4 million. We financed the transaction pursuant to a credit agreement entered into December 9, 2011. The businesses acquired include four ABC affiliated television stations and five Azteca affiliates. We finalized the determination of the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in the third quarter of 2012. There were no material changes in the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from the preliminary amounts determined as of December 31, 2011. Goodwill decreased by $0.6 million from the preliminary amount. The table below summarizes the final fair values:
Of the $130 million allocated to intangible assets, $44 million was for FCC licenses, which we have determined to have an indefinite life and therefore will not be amortized. Of the remaining balance, $74 million was allocated to television network affiliation relationships with an estimated amortization period of 20 years. The remaining balance was allocated to advertiser relationships with an estimated amortization period of 10 years. The goodwill of $28 million arising from the transaction consists largely of the synergies and economies of scale expected from the acquisition. We allocated all of the goodwill to our television segment. We treated the transaction as a purchase of assets for income tax purposes, resulting in a step-up in the assets acquired. The goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes. Pro forma results of operations, assuming the transaction had taken place at the beginning of 2010 is included in the following table. The pro forma information includes the historical results of operations of Scripps and McGraw-Hill and adjustments for interest expense that would have been incurred to finance the acquisition, additional depreciation and amortization of the assets acquired and excludes the pre-acquisition transaction related expenses incurred by the acquired companies. The pro forma information does not include efficiencies, costs reductions and synergies expected to result from the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the period.
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| Discontinued Operations | Discontinued Operations On June 3, 2010, we and our wholly owned subsidiary, United Feature Syndicate, Inc. (“UFS”) completed the sale of its character licensing business (“UML”) to Iconix Brand Group. The sale also included certain intellectual property including the rights to syndicate the Peanuts and Dilbert comic strips. The aggregate cash sale price was $175 million resulting in a pre-tax gain of $162 million. The results of operations of UML and the gain on sale are presented as discontinued operations in our financial statements for all periods. The results of businesses held for sale or that have ceased operations are presented as discontinued operations within our results of operations. The results of operations of these businesses are excluded from segment results for all periods presented. Operating results of our discontinued operations were as follows:
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| Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits | Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits Income (loss) from continuing operations was affected by the following: 2012 — Restructuring costs, primarily at our newspaper operations, totaled $9.3 million. Restructuring costs primarily include costs associated with efforts to simplify and standardize advertising and circulation systems and other processes in our newspaper division. We incurred a $5.7 million non-cash charge to terminate the McGraw-Hill stations' national representation agreement. We decided to use our existing national representative in all Scripps markets. As an inducement, our existing national representative firm agreed to pay the $5.7 million termination fee on our behalf. We recorded a $1.4 million non-cash charge to reduce the carrying value of certain of our investments. 2011 — Restructuring costs at our newspaper operations totaled $9.9 million. Restructuring costs primarily include costs associated with a reduction-in-force and efforts to simplify and standardize advertising and circulation systems and other processes in our newspaper division. We incurred $2.8 million of transaction-related costs for the acquisition of McGraw-Hill. We recorded a $9.0 million non-cash charge to reduce the carrying value of long-lived assets at four of our newspapers. 2010 — Separation costs and restructuring costs at our television and newspaper operations totaled $12.7 million. |
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes We file a consolidated federal income tax return, consolidated unitary returns in certain states, and other separate state income tax returns for certain of our subsidiary companies. The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:
The difference between the statutory rate for federal income tax and the effective income tax rate was as follows:
We believe adequate provision has been made for all open tax years. The approximate effect of the temporary differences giving rise to deferred income tax (liabilities) assets were as follows:
Total state operating loss carryforwards were $392 million at December 31, 2012. Our state tax loss carryforwards expire through 2028. Because we file separate state income tax returns for certain of our subsidiary companies, we are not able to use state tax losses of a subsidiary company to offset state taxable income of another subsidiary company. Deferred tax assets totaled $43.3 million at December 31, 2012. Management believes that it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of our Federal deferred tax assets and therefore has not recorded a valuation allowance for our Federal deferred tax assets. If economic conditions worsen, future estimates of taxable income could be lower than our current estimates, which may require valuation allowances to be recorded in future reporting periods. We recognize state net operating loss carryforwards as deferred tax assets, subject to valuation allowances. At each balance sheet date, we estimate the amount of carryforwards that are not expected to be used prior to expiration of the carryforward period. The tax effect of the carryforwards that are not expected to be used prior to their expiration is included in the valuation allowance. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
The total amount of net unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was $10 million at December 31, 2012. We accrue interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in our provision for income taxes. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, we had accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits of $2.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively. We file income tax returns in the U.S. and in various state, and local jurisdictions. We are routinely examined by tax authorities in these jurisdictions. At December 31, 2012 we are no longer subject to federal income tax examinations for years prior to 2009. For state and local jurisdictions we are no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2005. In 2012 we recognized $5.5 million of previously unrecognized tax benefits primarily due to the lapse of the statute of limitations lapsed in certain tax jurisdictions. During 2011, we settled the examinations of our 2005 to 2009 Federal income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service. Our tax benefit was increased $1.6 million due to the realization of previously unrecognized tax benefits. During 2010, we settled the examinations of several state and local tax returns for periods through 2008. Our tax provision was reduced by $14.0 million due to the realization of previously unrecognized tax benefits for settlement of issues for state and local jurisdictions. Due to the potential for resolution of Federal and state examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, it is reasonably possible that our gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may change within the next twelve months by as much as $1.3 million. |
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| Restricted Cash | Restricted Cash At December 31, 2012 and 2011, we had $10 million in a restricted cash account on deposit with our insurance carrier. This account serves as collateral, in place of an irrevocable stand-by letter of credit, to provide financial assurance that we will fulfill our obligations with respect to cash requirements associated with workers compensation self-insurance. This cash is to remain on deposit with the carrier until all claims have been paid or we provide a letter of credit in lieu of the cash deposit. |
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| Investments | Investments Investments consisted of the following:
Our investments do not trade in public markets, so they do not have readily determinable fair values. We estimate the fair values of the investments to approximate their carrying values at December 31, 2012 and 2011. There can be no assurance we would realize the carrying values of these securities upon their sale. |
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| Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
In 2011, we recorded a $9 million non-cash charge to reduce the carrying value of long-lived assets at four of our newspapers. Our estimates of cumulative undiscounted future cash flows at these properties were not sufficient to recover the $36 million carrying value of the assets and we wrote them down to their estimated fair value of $27 million. The measurement of the fair value is a nonrecurring Level 3 measurement (significant unobservable inputs) in the fair value hierarchy. In determining fair value, we utilized a market approach which employs available recent transactions for similar assets or prior transactions adjusted for changes in the market for those assets. Estimating undiscounted cash flows requires significant judgments and estimates. We will continue to monitor the estimated cash flows of our newspapers properties and may incur additional impairment charges if future cash flows are less than our current estimates. |
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| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following:
Activity related to goodwill by business segment was as follows:
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for each of the next five years is $7.0 million in 2013, $6.8 million in 2014, $6.7 million in 2015, $6.7 million in 2016, $4.2 million in 2017, and $55.5 million in later years. |
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* Fair value was estimated based on current rates available to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturity and are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. On December 9, 2011, we entered into a $312 million revolving credit and term loan agreement (“Financing Agreement”) to finance the acquisition of McGraw-Hill and to provide liquidity for ongoing operations. The Financing Agreement has a 5 year term and includes a $212 million term loan and a $100 million revolving credit facility. The Financing Agreement includes certain affirmative and negative covenants, including maintenance of minimum fixed charge coverage and leverage ratios, as defined in the Financing Agreement. We were in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2012 and 2011. Interest is payable at rates based on LIBOR plus a margin based on our leverage ratio ranging from 3.5% to 4.0%. As of December 31, 2012, the interest rate was 3.72%. The Financing Agreement also includes a provision that in certain circumstances we must use a portion of excess cash flow to repay debt. As of December 31, 2012, we were not required to make additional principal payments based on excess cash flow. The weighted-average interest rate on borrowings was 4.22% and 6.25% during December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt at December 31, 2012, are: $15.9 million in 2013, $26.5 million in 2014, $26.5 million in 2015 $127.2 million in 2016. Under the terms of the Financing Agreement we granted the lenders mortgages on certain of our real property, pledges of our equity interests in our subsidiaries and security interests in substantially all other personal property, including cash, accounts receivables, inventories and equipment. The Financing Agreement allows us to make restricted payments (dividends and stock repurchases) up to $25 million plus additional amounts based on our financial results and condition, up to a maximum of $250 million over the term of the agreement. We can also make acquisitions up to $25 million plus additional amounts based on our financial results and condition, up to a maximum of $150 million. Commitment fees of 0.50% per annum of the total unused commitment are payable under the revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $1.1 million. |
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| Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates. To manage risks associated with the volatility of changes in interest rates we may enter into interest rate management instruments. We utilize interest rate swaps to manage our interest expense exposure by fixing our interest rate on portions of our floating rate term loan. We have entered into a $75 million notional value interest rate swap expiring in March 2016 which provides for a fixed interest rate of 1.08%. We did not provide or receive any collateral for this contract. The fair value of this financial derivative, which is designated as and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based the expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observed market interest rate curves and implied volatilities. In addition, credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancements to the contracts, are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments The notional amounts and fair values of derivative instruments designated as cash flow are shown below.
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The following tables set forth our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 and 2011:
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Information regarding supplemental cash flow disclosures is as follows:
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| Employee Benefit Plans | Employee Benefit Plans We sponsor various noncontributory defined benefit plans covering substantially all full-time employees that began employment prior to June 30, 2008. Benefits earned by employees are generally based upon employee compensation and years of service credits. We also have a non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP"). Effective June 30, 2009, we froze the accrual of benefits under our defined benefit pension plans and our SERP that cover the majority of our employees. We sponsor a defined contribution plan covering substantially all non-union and certain union employees. We match a portion of employees' voluntary contributions to this plan. In connection with freezing the accrual of service credits under certain of our defined benefit pension plans we began contributing additional amounts to certain employees' defined contribution retirement accounts in 2011. These transition credits, which we will make through 2014, are determined based upon the employee’s age and compensation. Other union-represented employees are covered by defined benefit pension plans jointly sponsored by us and the union, or by union-sponsored multi-employer plans. We use a December 31 measurement date for our retirement plans. Retirement plans expense is based on valuations as of the beginning of each fiscal year. The components of the expense consisted of the following:
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:
In addition to the amounts summarized above, amortization of actuarial losses of $0.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.4 million were recorded through other comprehensive income in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, related to our SERP plan. A current year actuarial loss of $2.3 million, $1.6 million and $0.6 million was recognized in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, related to our SERP plan. A settlement loss of $0.6 million was recorded through other comprehensive income in 2010 related to our SERP plan. Assumptions used in determining the annual retirement plans expense were as follows:
The discount rate used to determine our future pension obligations is based on a dedicated bond portfolio approach that includes securities rated Aa or better with maturities matching our expected benefit payments from the plans. The increase in compensation levels assumption is based on actual past experience and our near-term outlook. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based upon the weighted-average expected rate of return and capital market forecasts for each asset class employed. Our expected rate of return on plan assets also considers our historical compounded return on plan assets for 10- and 15-year periods. Obligations and Funded Status — Defined benefit plans pension obligations and funded status is actuarially valued as of the end of each year. The following table presents information about our employee benefit plan assets and obligations:
In 2013, for our defined benefit pension plans, we expect to recognize amortization of actuarial loss from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit costs of $4.6 million (including $0.3 million for the SERP). Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows:
Information for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows:
Assumptions used to determine the defined benefit plans benefit obligations were as follows:
We expect to contribute $1.5 million in 2013 to fund SERP benefits. We have met the minimum funding requirements for our qualified defined benefit pension plans and expect to make $0.1 million in contributions in 2013. Estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid from the plans for the next ten years are $22.6 million in 2013, $23.3 million in 2014, $24.3 million in 2015, $24.9 million in 2016, $26.3 million in 2017 and a total of $154 million for the five years ending 2022. Plan Assets and Investment Strategy Our long-term investment strategy for pension assets is to earn a rate of return over time that minimizes future contributions to the plan while reducing the volatility of pension assets relative to pension liabilities. The strategy reflects the fact that we have frozen the accrual of service credits under defined benefit plans covering the majority of employees. We evaluate our asset allocation target ranges for equity, fixed income and other investments annually. We monitor actual asset allocations monthly and adjust as necessary. We control risk through diversification among multiple asset classes, managers and styles. Risk is further monitored at the manager and asset class level by evaluating performance against appropriate benchmarks. Information related to our pension plan asset allocations by asset category were as follows:
U.S. equity securities include common stocks of large, medium, and small capitalization companies, which are predominantly U.S. based. Non-U.S. equity securities include companies domiciled outside the U.S. and American depository receipts. Fixed-income securities include securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, mortgage backed securities and corporate debt obligations. Other investments include real estate funds. We have target asset allocations to invest plan assets in securities that match the timing of the payment of plan obligations. As a result, approximately 70% of plan assets are invested in a portfolio of fixed income securities with a duration approximately that of the projected payment of benefit obligations. The remaining 30% of plan assets are invested in equity securities and other return-seeking assets. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based primarily upon the target asset allocation for plan assets and capital markets forecasts for each asset class employed. Our expected rate of return on plan assets also considers our historical compound rate of return on plan assets for a 15 year period. The following table presents our plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:
Equity securities-common/collective trust funds and fixed income-common/collective trust funds are comprised of shares or units in commingled funds that are not publicly traded. The underlying assets in these funds (equity securities and fixed income securities) are publicly traded on exchanges and price quotes for the assets held by these funds are readily available. Common/collective trust funds are typically valued at their net asset values that are calculated by the investment manager or sponsor of the fund and have daily or monthly liquidity. Real estate pertains to an investment in a real estate fund which invests in limited partnerships, limited liability corporations, real estate investment trusts, other funds and insurance company group annuity contracts. The valuations for these holdings are based on property appraisals using cash flow analysis and market transactions. The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held during 2012 and 2011:
Multi-employer plans We participate in four multi-employer pension plans that cover certain employees that are members of unions or trade associations that have a collective-bargaining agreement with us. We represent less then 5% of the total contributions made to the four plans and deem only two of the four plans we participate in to be significant. The following table summarizes the two plans we deem significant:
Certain collective bargaining agreements have expired and are on a month-to-month basis, however we are in negotiations with the unions and expect to reach agreements in 2013. The CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan has a withdrawal liability of approximately $4 million. Contribution rates are scheduled to remain consistent with current rates for the foreseeable future. A rehabilitation plan was adopted in 2010 related to pension vesting and early retirement, however, mandatory increase in contributions or surcharges were not implemented. The GCIU-Employer Retirement Fund has a withdrawal liability of approximately $9 million. A rehabilitation plan was adopted in 2009, which will increase employer contributions beginning in 2013. |
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| Segment Information | Segment Information We determine our business segments based upon our management and internal reporting structure. Our reportable segments are strategic businesses that offer different products and services. Television includes ten ABC affiliates, three NBC affiliates, one independent station and five Azteca affiliates. Our television stations reach approximately 13% of the nation’s television households. Television stations earn revenue primarily from the sale of advertising time to local and national advertisers. Our newspaper business segment includes daily and community newspapers in 13 markets in the U.S. Newspapers earn revenue primarily from the sale of advertising space to local and national advertisers and from the sale of newspapers to readers. Syndication and other primarily include certain digital operations outside our newspaper and television markets and syndication of news features and comics and other features for the newspaper industry. We allocate a portion of certain corporate costs and expenses, including information technology, certain employee benefits, digital operations services and other shared services, to our business segments. The allocations are generally amounts agreed upon by management, which may differ from an arms-length amount. Corporate assets are primarily cash, cash equivalents and other short-term investments, property and equipment primarily used for corporate purposes, and deferred income taxes. Our chief operating decision maker evaluates the operating performance of our business segments and makes decisions about the allocation of resources to our business segments using a measure called segment profit. Segment profit excludes interest, defined benefit plan pension expense (other than current service cost), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, divested operating units, restructuring activities, investment results and certain other items that are included in net income (loss) determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Effective January 1, 2012, we changed our defined benefit plan pension expense allocation policy to charge business segments only for the current service costs of defined benefit plans. We have recast the prior periods for this change. Information regarding our business segments is as follows:
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| Spin-off of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. | Spin-off of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. On July 1, 2008, we distributed all of the shares of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (“SNI”) to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 16, 2008. SNI owned and operated our national lifestyle cable television networks and interactive media businesses. In connection with the separation we entered into several agreements, including a Tax Allocation Agreement. This agreement sets forth the allocations between us and SNI with regards to liabilities for federal, state and local taxes for periods prior to the separation. Pursuant to this agreement the following tax matters were settled in the periods:
During 2010, the Company made adjustments of $7.9 million to the net assets distributed. The adjustment primarily related to the allocation and settlement of tax accounts and employee benefit plans. In addition under the terms of the tax allocation agreement we receive any tax benefits for share based compensation awards held by our employees in SNI. In 2012, 2011 and 2010, we took deductions upon the exercise of those award benefits that reduced our taxes payable by approximately $6.7 million, $2.2 million and $7.0 million, respectively. These benefits are recorded as additional paid-in-capital. At December 31, 2012, our employees hold approximately 1.0 million SNI options which expire through 2015. |
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| Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies We are involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, none of which is expected to result in material loss. Minimum payments on noncancelable leases at December 31, 2012, were: 2013, $3.7 million; 2014, $2.8 million; 2015, $1.5 million; 2016, $1.2 million; 2017, $1.2 million; and later years, $8.1 million. We expect our operating leases will be replaced with leases for similar facilities upon their expiration. Rental expense for cancelable and noncancelable leases from continuing operations was $10.3 million in 2012, $7.8 million in 2011 and $8.5 million in 2010. Rental expense for cancelable and noncancelable leases from discontinued operations was $1.1 million in 2010. In the ordinary course of business, we enter into long-term contracts to obtain talent or other services. Liabilities for such commitments are recorded when the related services are rendered. Minimum payments on such contractual commitments at December 31, 2012, were: 2013, $37.0 million; 2014, $23.4 million; 2015, $7.8 million; 2016, $2.0 million; 2017, $0.6 million; and later years, $0 million. We expect these contracts will be replaced with similar contracts upon their expiration. |
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| Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans | Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans Capital Stock — We have two classes of common shares, Common Voting Shares and Class A Common shares. The Class A Common shares are only entitled to vote on the election of the greater of three or one-third of the directors and other matters as required by Ohio law. Share Repurchase Plan — Our board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $75 million of our Class A Common shares in 2010. We completed repurchases under the authorization in the third quarter of 2012. Under the authorization, we repurchased a total of $75 million of shares at prices ranging from $6.55 to $11.33 per share, of which, $23.6 million was repurchased in 2012. In November 2012, our board of directors authorized a new repurchase program of up to $100 million of our Class A Common shares through December 2014. Shares may be repurchased from time to time at management's discretion, either in the open market, through pre-arranged trading plans or in privately negotiated block transactions. The Company currently intends to fund approximately half of the buybacks from its cash balance and half using cash proceeds from the future exercise of employee stock options. Incentive Plans — On May 13, 2010, we adopted The E.W. Scripps Company 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which terminates on February 15, 2020. The Plan permits the granting of Nonqualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Other Stock-Based Awards. Any shares previously granted under the 1997 Plan that are subsequently forfeited, terminated, settled in cash or used to satisfy tax withholding obligations become available for issuance under the 2010 Plan. We satisfy stock option exercises and vested stock awards with newly issued shares. As of December 31, 2012, 4.8 million shares were available for future stock compensation grants. Stock Options — Stock options grant the recipient the right to purchase Class A Common shares at not less than 100% of the fair market value on the date the option is granted. We have not issued any new stock options since 2008. The following table summarizes information about stock option transactions:
The following table presents additional information about exercises of stock options:
Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant is as follows: (dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units — Awards of Class A Common shares (“restricted stock”) and Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) generally require no payment by the employee. RSUs are converted into an equal number of Class A Common shares when vested. These awards generally vest over a three or four year period, conditioned upon the individual’s continued employment through that period. Awards vest immediately upon the retirement, death or disability of the employee or upon a change in control of Scripps or in the business in which the individual is employed. Unvested awards may be forfeited if employment is terminated for other reasons. Awards are nontransferable during the vesting period, but the awards are entitled to all the rights of an outstanding share. There are no post-vesting restrictions on awards granted to employees and non-employee directors. Long-term incentive compensation includes performance share awards. Performance share awards represent the right to receive an award of restricted shares if certain performance measures are met. Each award specifies a target number of shares to be issued and the specific performance criteria that must be met. The number of shares that an employee receives may be less or more than the target number of shares depending on the extent to which the specified performance measures are met or exceeded. Information and activity for our restricted stock and RSUs is presented below:
The following table presents additional information about restricted stock and restricted stock unit vesting:
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| Nature of Operations | Nature of Operations — We are a diverse media concern with interests in television and newspaper publishing. All of our media businesses provide content and advertising services via digital platforms, including the Internet, mobile devices and tablets. Our media businesses are organized into the following reportable business segments: Television, Newspapers, and Syndication and other. |
| Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation — Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. |
| Concentration Risks | Concentration Risks — Our operations are geographically dispersed and we have a diverse customer base. We believe bad debt losses resulting from default by a single customer, or defaults by customers in any depressed region or business sector, would not have material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. |
| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates — Preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make a variety of decisions that affect the reported amounts and the related disclosures. Such decisions include the selection of accounting principles that reflect the economic substance of the underlying transactions and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching such decisions, we apply judgment based on our understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances, including our historical experience, actuarial studies and other assumptions. Our financial statements include estimates and assumptions used in accounting for our defined benefit pension plans; the periods over which long-lived assets are depreciated or amortized; the fair value of long-lived assets, goodwill and indefinite lived assets; the liability for uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances against deferred income tax assets; and self-insured risks. While we re-evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis, actual results could differ from those estimated at the time of preparation of the financial statements. |
| Consolidation | Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The E. W. Scripps Company and its majority-owned subsidiary companies. Investments in 20%-to-50%-owned companies where we exert significant influence and all 50%-or-less-owned partnerships and Limited Liability Companies are accounted for using the equity method. We do not hold any interests in variable interest entities. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiary companies are included in net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition — We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as the sale of advertising and other services, we allocate revenue to each element based upon its relative fair value. We report revenue net of sales and other taxes collected from our customers. Our primary sources of revenue are from the sale of print, broadcast and digital advertising and the sale of newspapers. Revenue recognition policies for each source of revenue are as follows. Advertising. Print and broadcast advertising revenue is recognized, net of agency commissions, when we display the advertisements. Digital advertising includes time-based, impression-based, and click-through based campaigns. We recognize digital advertising revenue from fixed duration campaigns over the period in which the advertising appears. We recognize digital advertising revenue that is based upon the number of impressions delivered or the number of click-throughs as impressions are delivered or as click-throughs occur. Advertising arrangements, which generally have a term of one year or less, may provide rebates, discounts and bonus advertisements based upon the volume of advertising purchased during the terms of the contracts. This requires us to make certain estimates regarding future advertising volumes. We record estimated rebates, discounts and bonus advertisements as a reduction of revenue in the period the advertisement is displayed. Broadcast advertising arrangements may guarantee the advertiser a minimum audience. We provide the advertiser with additional advertising time if we do not deliver the guaranteed audience size. If we determine we have not delivered the guaranteed audience, we record an accrual for “make-good” advertisements as a reduction of revenue. We adjust the accrual throughout the term of the advertising contracts. Newspaper Subscriptions. We recognize newspaper subscription revenue upon the publication date of the newspaper. We defer revenues from prepaid newspaper subscriptions and recognize circulation revenue on a pro-rata basis over the term of the subscription. We base circulation revenue for newspapers sold directly to subscribers on the retail rate. We base circulation revenue for newspapers sold to independent newspaper distributors, which are subject to returns, upon the wholesale rate. We estimate returns based on historical return rates and adjust our estimates based on the actual returns. Other Revenues. We also derive revenues from cable and satellite retransmission of our broadcast signal and from printing and distribution of other publications. We recognize retransmission revenues based on the terms and rates. We recognize printing revenues and third-party distribution revenue when the product is delivered in accordance with the customer’s instructions. |
| Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments | Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments — Cash-equivalents represent highly liquid investments with an original maturity of less than three months. Short-term investments represent excess cash invested in securities not meeting the criteria to be classified as cash equivalents. Short-term investments are carried at cost plus accrued income, which approximates fair value. |
| Inventories | Inventories — Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We determine the cost of inventories using the first in, first out (“FIFO”) method. |
| Trade Receivables | Trade Receivables — We extend credit to customers based upon our assessment of the customer’s financial condition. Collateral is generally not required from customers. We base allowances for credit losses upon trends, economic conditions, review of aging categories, specific identification of customers at risk of default and historical experience. We require advance payment from political advertisers and certain transient advertisers. |
| Investments | Investments — We make investments in private companies. Investment securities can be impacted by various market risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk and overall market volatility. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term. Such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in our financial statements. We record investments in private companies not accounted for under the equity method at cost, net of impairment write-downs, because no readily determinable market price is available. We record investments where we have significant influence under the equity method of accounting. We regularly review our investments to determine if there has been any other-than-temporary decline in value. These reviews require management judgments that often include estimating the outcome of future events and determining whether factors exist that indicate impairment has occurred. We evaluate, among other factors, the extent to which cost exceeds fair value; the duration of the decline in fair value below cost; and the current cash position, earnings and cash forecasts and near term prospects of the investee. We reduce the cost basis when a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other than temporary, with the resulting adjustment charged against earnings. |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less depreciation. Property, plant and equipment includes internal use software, mobile app development and digital site development cost, which is carried at cost less amortization. We expense costs incurred in the preliminary project stage to develop or acquire internal use software, and to develop mobile apps or digital sites. Upon completion of the preliminary project stage and upon management authorization of the project, we capitalize costs to acquire or develop internal use software or digital sites, which primarily include coding, designing system interfaces, and installation and testing, if it is probable the project will be completed and the software will be used for its intended function. We expense costs incurred after implementation, such as maintenance and training. |
| Programs and Program Licenses | Programs and Program Licenses — Programs and program licenses includes the cost of national television network programming, programming produced by us or for us by independent production companies and programs licensed under agreements with independent producers. Our network affiliation agreements require the payment of affiliation fees to the network. Network affiliation fees include both pre-determined fixed fees and variable payments based on other factors, including a share of retransmission revenues above a threshold. We expense fixed fee payments on a straight-line basis over the term of the affiliation agreement. We expense variable fees as incurred. Program licenses generally have fixed terms, limit the number of times we can air the programs and require payments over the terms of the licenses. We record licensed program assets and liabilities when the programs become available for broadcast. We do not discount program licenses for imputed interest. We amortize program licenses based upon expected cash flows over the term of the license agreement. The costs of programming produced by us or for us by independent production companies are expensed over the course of the television season. Internal costs, including employee compensation and benefits, to produce daily or live broadcast shows, such as news, sports or daily magazine shows are expensed as incurred and are not classified in our Statement of Operations as program costs. We review the net realizable value of programs and program licenses for impairment using a day-part methodology, whereby programs broadcast during a particular time period (such as prime time) are evaluated on an aggregate basis. We classify the portion of the unamortized balance expected to be amortized within one year as a current asset. Program rights liabilities payable within the next twelve months are included in accounts payable. Noncurrent program rights liabilities are included in other noncurrent liabilities. |
| Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets — Goodwill represents the cost of acquisitions in excess of the acquired businesses’ tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets. FCC licenses represent the value assigned to the broadcast licenses of acquired broadcast television stations. Broadcast television stations are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) which prohibits the operation of stations except in accordance with an FCC license. FCC licenses stipulate each station’s operating parameters as defined by channels, effective radiated power and antenna height. FCC licenses are granted for a term of up to eight years, and are renewable upon request. We have never had a renewal request denied, and all previous renewals have been for the maximum term. We do not amortize Goodwill and Other indefinite-lived intangible assets, but we review them for impairment at least annually. We perform our annual impairment review during the fourth quarter of each year in conjunction with our annual planning cycle. We also assess, at least annually, whether assets classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets continue to have indefinite lives. We review Goodwill for impairment based upon reporting units, which are defined as operating segments or groupings of businesses one level below the operating segment level. Reporting units with similar economic characteristics are aggregated into a single unit when testing goodwill for impairment. Our reporting units are newspapers and television. |
| Amortizable Intangible Assets | Amortizable Intangible Assets — Television network affiliation represents the value assigned to an acquired broadcast television station’s relationship with a national television network. Television stations affiliated with national television networks typically have greater profit margins than independent television stations, primarily due to audience recognition of the television station as a network affiliate. We amortize these network affiliation relationships on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 20 years. We amortize customer lists and other intangible assets in relation to their expected future cash flows over estimated useful lives of up to 20 years. |
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — We review long-lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets) for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is determined by comparing the forecasted undiscounted cash flows of the operation to which the assets relate to the carrying amount of the assets. If the undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the assets, then amortizable intangible assets are written down first, followed by other long-lived assets, to fair value. We determine fair value based on discounted cash flows or appraisals. We report long-lived assets to be disposed of at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. |
| Self-Insured Risks | Self-Insured Risks — We are self-insured, up to certain limits, for general and automobile liability, employee health, disability and workers’ compensation claims and certain other risks. Estimated liabilities for unpaid claims totaled $21.2 million and $20.7 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We estimate liabilities for unpaid claims using actuarial methodologies and our historical claims experience. While we re-evaluate our assumptions and review our claims experience on an ongoing basis, actual claims paid could vary significantly from estimated claims, which would require adjustments to expense. |
| Income Taxes | Income Taxes — We recognize deferred income taxes for temporary differences between the tax basis and reported amounts of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. We establish a valuation allowance if we believe that it is more likely than not that we will not realize some or all of the deferred tax assets. We record a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or that we expect to take in a tax return. Interest and penalties associated with such tax positions are included in the tax provision. The liability for additional taxes and interest is included in Other Liabilities. |
| Newsprint and Press Supplies | Newsprint and Press Supplies — Newsprint and press supplies costs include costs incurred to print and produce our newspapers and other publications. We expense these costs as incurred. |
| Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Financial Instruments — It is our policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. Derivative financial instruments are utilized to manage interest rate risks. We do not hold derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. All derivatives must be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge or remains undesignated. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to the statement of operations when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the statement of operations. These changes are offset in earnings to the extent the hedge was effective by fair value changes related to the risk being hedged on the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in the statement of operations. All ineffective changes in derivative fair values are recognized currently in earnings. All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness, when applicable. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, the hedge accounting discussed above is discontinued. Risk Management Contracts — We do not hold derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and we do not hold leveraged contracts. From time to time we may use derivative financial instruments to limit the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. |
| Share-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation — We have a Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which is described more fully in Note 21. The Plan provides for the award of incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units (RSUs), restricted and unrestricted Class A Common shares and performance units to key employees and non-employee directors. We recognize compensation cost based on the grant-date fair value of the award. We determine the fair value of awards that grant the employee the underlying shares by the fair value of a Class A Common share on the date of the award. Certain awards of Class A Common shares or RSUs have performance conditions under which the number of shares granted is determined by the extent to which such performance conditions are met (“Performance Shares”). Compensation costs for such awards are measured by the grant-date fair value of a Class A Common share and the number of shares earned. In periods prior to completion of the performance period, compensation costs are based upon estimates of the number of shares that will be earned. Compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures due to termination of employment or failure to meet performance targets, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. The requisite service period is generally the vesting period stated in the award. Grants to retirement-eligible employees are expensed immediately and grants to employees who will become retirement eligible prior to the end of the stated vesting period are expensed over such shorter period because stock compensation grants vest upon the retirement of the employee. |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) — Unvested awards of share-based payments with rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, such as our restricted stock and RSUs, are considered participating securities for purposes of calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, we allocate a portion of net income to these participating securities and therefore exclude that income from the calculation of EPS for common stock. We do not allocate losses to the participating securities. |
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Disclosure of accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents, including the policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information that may be disclosed includes (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy regarding (1) the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements and (2) its treatment of interests (for example, common stock, a partnership interest or other means of exerting influence) in other entities, for example consolidation or use of the equity or cost methods of accounting. The accounting policy may also address the accounting treatment for intercompany accounts and transactions, noncontrolling interest, and the income statement treatment in consolidation for issuances of stock by a subsidiary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for recognition of costs in the period which correspond to the sales and revenue categories presented in the statement of operations. The accounting policy may include the amount and nature of costs incurred, provisions associated with inventories, purchase discounts, freight and other costs included in cost of sales incurred and recorded in the period. This disclosure also includes the nature of costs of sales incurred and recorded in the statement of operations for the period relating to transactions with related parties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for its derivative instruments and hedging activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for computing basic and diluted earnings or loss per share for each class of common stock and participating security. Addresses all significant policy factors, including any antidilutive items that have been excluded from the computation and takes into account stock dividends, splits and reverse splits that occur after the balance sheet date of the latest reporting period but before the issuance of the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for recognizing and measuring the impairment of long-lived assets. An entity also may disclose its accounting policy for long-lived assets to be sold. This policy excludes goodwill and intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for finite-lived intangible assets. This accounting policy also might address: (1) the amortization method used; (2) the useful lives of such assets; and (3) how the entity assesses and measures impairment of such assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for major classes of inventories, bases of stating inventories (for example, lower of cost or market), methods by which amounts are added and removed from inventory classes (for example, FIFO, LIFO, or average cost), loss recognition on impairment of inventories, and situations in which inventories are stated above cost. If inventory is carried at cost, this disclosure includes the nature of the cost elements included in inventory. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for investments in financial assets, including marketable securities (debt and equity securities with readily determinable fair values), investments accounted for under the equity method and cost method, securities borrowed and loaned, and repurchase and resale agreements. For marketable securities, the disclosure may include the entity's accounting treatment for transfers between investment categories and how the fair values for such securities are determined. Also, for all investments, an entity may describe its policy for assessing, recognizing and measuring impairment of the investment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction is generally disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for stock option and stock incentive plans. This disclosure may include (1) the types of stock option or incentive plans sponsored by the entity (2) the groups that participate in (or are covered by) each plan (3) significant plan provisions and (4) how stock compensation is measured, and the methodologies and significant assumptions used to determine that measurement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for trade and other accounts receivables. This disclosure may include the basis at which such receivables are carried in the entity's statements of financial position (for example, net realizable value), how the entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts, when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized, and the entity's income recognition policies for such receivables, including its treatment of related fees and costs, its treatment of premiums, discounts or unearned income, when accrual of interest is discontinued, how the entity records payments received on nonaccrual receivables and its policy for resuming accrual of interest on such receivables. If the enterprise holds a large number of similar loans, disclosure may include the accounting policy for the anticipation of prepayments and significant assumptions underlying prepayment estimates for amortization of premiums, discounts, and nonrefundable fees and costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for the use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
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| Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment | We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
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| Components of basic and diluted weighted-average shares | The following table presents information about basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
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Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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Acquisitions (Tables)
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| Fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed | The table below summarizes the final fair values:
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| Pro forma results of operations | Pro forma results of operations, assuming the transaction had taken place at the beginning of 2010 is included in the following table. The pro forma information includes the historical results of operations of Scripps and McGraw-Hill and adjustments for interest expense that would have been incurred to finance the acquisition, additional depreciation and amortization of the assets acquired and excludes the pre-acquisition transaction related expenses incurred by the acquired companies. The pro forma information does not include efficiencies, costs reductions and synergies expected to result from the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the period.
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Tabular disclosure of pro forma results of operations for a material business acquisition or series of individually immaterial business acquisitions that are material in the aggregate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. May include but not limited to the following: (a) acquired receivables; (b) contingencies recognized at the acquisition date; and (c) the fair value of noncontrolling interests in the acquiree. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Discontinued Operations (Tables)
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| Operating results | Operating results of our discontinued operations were as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported. Also may include the amount of adjustments to amounts previously reported in discontinued operations such as resolution of contingencies arising from the disposal transaction or the operations of the component prior to disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Tables)
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| Provision for income taxes | The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:
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| Effective income tax rate reconciliation | The difference between the statutory rate for federal income tax and the effective income tax rate was as follows:
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| Schedule of deferred income tax (liabilities) assets | The approximate effect of the temporary differences giving rise to deferred income tax (liabilities) assets were as follows:
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| Gross unrecognized tax benefit reconciliation | A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented including, but not limited to: current tax expense (benefit), deferred tax expense (benefit), investment tax credits, government grants, the benefits of operating loss carryforwards, tax expense that results from allocating certain tax benefits either directly to contributed capital or to reduce goodwill or other noncurrent intangible assets of an acquired entity, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity, and adjustments of the beginning-of-the-year balances of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the components of net deferred tax asset or liability recognized in an entity's statement of financial position, including the following: the total of all deferred tax liabilities, the total of all deferred tax assets, the total valuation allowance recognized for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation using percentage or dollar amounts of the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the year to the amount of income tax expense that would result from applying domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the change in unrecognized tax benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments (Tables)
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| Schedule of investments | Investments consisted of the following:
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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
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| Property, Plant and Equipment | We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
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Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Summary of other intangible assets | Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following:
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| Goodwill by business segment | Activity related to goodwill by business segment was as follows:
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| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | The following tables set forth our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 and 2011:
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| Schedule of assumptions used | Assumptions used to determine the defined benefit plans benefit obligations were as follows:
Assumptions used in determining the annual retirement plans expense were as follows:
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| Schedule of employee benefit plan assets and obligations | The following table presents information about our employee benefit plan assets and obligations:
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| Schedule of pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets | Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows:
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| Schedule of pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets | Information for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows:
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| Schedule of allocation of pension plan assets by asset category | Information related to our pension plan asset allocations by asset category were as follows:
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| Plan assets measured using the fair value hierarchy | The following table presents our plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:
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| Reconciliation of Level 3 assets | The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held during 2012 and 2011:
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| Schedule of multi-employer plans | The following table summarizes the two plans we deem significant:
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Tabular disclosure of the amounts that are recognized in the balance sheet (or statement of financial position) for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans, showing separately the assets and current and noncurrent liabilities (if applicable) recognized and the net funded status of those plans. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of assets, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, by class that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of accumulated benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans where the accumulated benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the major categories of plan assets of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans. This information may include, but is not limited to, the target allocation of plan assets, the fair value of each major category of plan assets, and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost or credit recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the period for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans, and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, as those amounts, including amortization of the net transition asset or obligation, are recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the benefit obligation and net benefit cost, including assumed discount rates, rate increase in compensation increase, and expected long-term rates of return on plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the aggregate benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the effect of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on changes in plan assets of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the quantitative and qualitative information related to multiemployer plans in which the employer participates. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the components of net benefit costs for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans including service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) recognized due to settlements or curtailments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Information regarding business segments | Information regarding our business segments is as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Schedule of options outstanding and exercisable | Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant is as follows: (dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
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| Additional information about restricted stock and restricted stock unit vesting | The following table presents additional information about restricted stock and restricted stock unit vesting:
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Tabular disclosure of the amount of cash proceeds received from the exercise of stock options and similar instruments granted under share-based payment arrangements and the tax benefit realized from stock options exercised during the period. Disclosure may also include the intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the number, aggregate intrinsic value (except for nonpublic entities), and weighted-average remaining contractual term for both restricted stock units outstanding and restricted stock units fully vested and expected to vest at the date of the latest statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average exercise prices (or conversion ratios) for share options (or share units) that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, vested and expected to vest, exercisable or convertible at the end of the year, and the number of share options or share units that were granted, exercised or converted, forfeited, and expired during the year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Schedule of quarterly financial information |
Summarized Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) Summarized financial information is as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure includes financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income (loss) before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and earnings per share data. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
Television network affiliation relationships
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2012
Customer lists and other intangible assets
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Dec. 31, 2012
Licensing agreements
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2012
Marketing services
Product concentration
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| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||
| Operating revenues derived from marketing services, including advertising | 79.00% | |||||
| FCC license term | 8 years | |||||
| Estimated useful life | 20 years | 20 years | ||||
| Estimated liabilities for unpaid claims | $ 21.2 | $ 20.7 | ||||
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Weighted average period before the next renewal or extension for intangible assets with renewal or extension terms, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions) of accrued known and estimated losses incurred as of the balance sheet date for which no insurance coverage exists, and for which a claim has been made or is probable of being asserted, typically arising from workmen's compensation-type of incidents and personal injury to nonemployees from accidents on the entity's property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated useful lives (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Buildings and Improvements
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 35 years |
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Printing Press | Minimum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 20 years |
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Printing Press | Maximum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 30 years |
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Other Newspaper Production Equipment | Minimum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 5 years |
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Other Newspaper Production Equipment | Maximum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 15 years |
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Television Transmission Towers and Related Equipment
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 15 years |
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Other Television and Program Production Equipment | Minimum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 3 years |
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Other Television and Program Production Equipment | Maximum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 15 years |
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Computer Hardware and Software | Minimum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 3 years |
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Computer Hardware and Software | Maximum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 5 years |
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Office and Other Equipment | Minimum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 3 years |
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Office and Other Equipment | Maximum
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 10 years |
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Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. No definition available.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Numerator (for basic earnings per share) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company | $ 27,185 | $ 12,002 | $ 5,416 | $ (4,415) | $ 6,292 | $ (10,722) | $ (2,212) | $ (8,895) | $ 40,188 | $ (15,537) | $ 130,509 | |||||
| Less income allocated to unvested restricted stock and RSUs | (1,845) | 0 | (14,604) | |||||||||||||
| Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share | $ 38,343 | $ (15,537) | $ 115,905 | |||||||||||||
| Denominator | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 55,073 | 54,637 | 55,146 | 54,775 | 54,683 | 56,834 | 58,707 | 58,689 | 54,907 | 57,217 | 56,857 | |||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Stock options held by employees and directors | 474 | 0 | 141 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 55,956 | 55,211 | 55,486 | 54,775 | 54,683 | 56,834 | 58,707 | 58,689 | 55,381 | 57,217 | 56,998 | |||||
| Anti-dilutive securities | 176 | [1] | 14,077 | [1] | 8,825 | [1] | ||||||||||
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. 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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- Definition
Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings allocated (not distributed) to participating securities under the two-class method to the extent that participating securities may share in earnings as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. 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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Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
ABC affiliates
station
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Dec. 31, 2011
Azteca affiliates
station
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Sep. 30, 2012
McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc
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Dec. 30, 2011
McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc
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Sep. 30, 2012
Television network affiliation relationships
McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc
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Sep. 30, 2012
Advertiser relationships
McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc
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Sep. 30, 2012
Licensing agreements
McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc
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| Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||
| Acquisition cost in cash | $ 212,000,000 | |||||||
| Working capital adjustment | 4,400,000 | |||||||
| Number of television stations acquired | 4 | 5 | ||||||
| Goodwill accounting adjustments | 625,000 | |||||||
| Purchase price allocated to intangible assets | 130,100,000 | |||||||
| FCC licenses acquired | 44,000,000 | |||||||
| Value of television network affiliation relationships acquired | 74,000,000 | |||||||
| Estimated Amortization Period | 20 years | 10 years | ||||||
| Goodwill | $ 27,966,000 | |||||||
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Number of stations acquired No definition available.
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The aggregate amount assigned to a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, 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 aggregate cost of a major indefinite-lived intangible asset class acquired, during the period, either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of noncash consideration given by the acquirer to acquire the entity. Does not include cash paid, the fair value of debt and securities issued and liabilities incurred to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance. No definition available.
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- Definition
Purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions - Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) (McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2012
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|---|---|
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McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc
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| Fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed | |
| Accounts receivable | $ 19,768 |
| Other current assets | 891 |
| Investments | 4,558 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 37,837 |
| Intangible assets | 130,100 |
| Goodwill | 27,966 |
| Total assets acquired | 221,120 |
| Current liabilities | 4,712 |
| Net purchase price | $ 216,408 |
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Business acquisition, purchase price allocation, investments. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets acquired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to prepaid expenses and other current assets. Does not include amounts allocated to cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, receivables, inventory, and assets not to be used. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to current liabilities of the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance. No definition available.
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions - Pro Forma Results of Operations (Details) (McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc, USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company Inc
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Operating revenues | $ 822,516 |
| Loss from continuing operations attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company | $ (24,310) |
| Loss per share from continuing operations attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company: | |
| Basic (USD per share) | $ (0.42) |
| Diluted (USD per share) | $ (0.42) |
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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect per basic share of common stock for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, per diluted share of common stock for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) (United Media Licensing, USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Jun. 03, 2010
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United Media Licensing
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| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
| Cash sale price | $ 175,000,000 | |||
| Gain on sale of United Media Licensing, before tax | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 161,910,000 | |
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Amount of cash received to sell the entity. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of gain (loss), before tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Discontinued Operations - Operating Results (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
| Operating revenues | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 27,979 |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] | |||
| Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | (66,787) |
| Income from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 101,536 |
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United Media Licensing
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| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
| Operating revenues | 0 | 0 | 27,979 |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] | |||
| Gain on sale of United Media Licensing, before tax | 0 | 0 | 161,910 |
| Income from discontinued operations, before tax: | 0 | 0 | 3,694 |
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Rocky Mountain News
|
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| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
| Operating revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] | |||
| Income from discontinued operations, before tax: | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 2,719 |
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Amount of gain (loss), before tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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After tax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect allocated to a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items. Includes the tax effects of the following: income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of sales or other form of revenues attributable to the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
newspaper
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits [Abstract] | |||||||
| Restructuring charges | $ 9,335,000 | $ 9,935,000 | $ 12,678,000 | ||||
| Contract termination fees | 5,663,000 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Impairment of investments | 1,400,000 | ||||||
| Acquisition and related integration costs | 5,826,000 | 2,787,000 | 0 | ||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | $ 0 | $ 9,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 9,000,000 | $ 0 |
| Number of long-lived assets subject to impairment | 4 | ||||||
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Contract termination fees. No definition available.
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Number of Long-Lived Assets Subject to Impairment No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||
| Deferred tax assets | $ 43,305,000 | $ 39,933,000 | |
| Potential affect of unrecognized tax benefits on effective tax rate | 10,000,000 | ||
| Interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits | 2,500,000 | 2,400,000 | |
| Income Tax Benefit, Recognition of Previously Unrecognized Tax Benefits | 5,500,000 | ||
| Current period tax benefit due to realization of previously unrecognized tax benefits | 1,600,000 | 14,000,000 | |
| Potential change in unrecognized tax benefits | 1,300,000 | ||
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State
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| Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||
| State net operating loss carryforwards | $ 392,000,000 |
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Income Tax Benefit, Recognition of Previously Unrecognized Tax Benefits No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the additional liability or refund received or expected based on a final settlement with a taxing authority. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of domestic, foreign and state and local operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the unrecognized tax benefit of a position taken for which it is reasonably possible that the total amount thereof will significantly increase or decrease within twelve months of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the amount of interest expense accrued as of the date of the statement of financial position for an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Provision for income taxes (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Current: | |||||||||||
| Current Federal | $ 770 | $ (27,918) | $ (27,710) | ||||||||
| Current State and local | 365 | 1,185 | (11,033) | ||||||||
| Current Total | 1,135 | (26,733) | (38,743) | ||||||||
| Tax benefits of compensation plans allocated to additional paid-in capital | 7,553 | 6,946 | 13,992 | ||||||||
| Total current income tax provision | 8,688 | (19,787) | (24,751) | ||||||||
| Deferred Federal | 18,023 | 16,637 | 28,270 | ||||||||
| Deferred Other | 1,943 | 3,110 | 3,414 | ||||||||
| Deferred Total | 19,966 | 19,747 | 31,684 | ||||||||
| Deferred tax allocated to other comprehensive income | (11,669) | (9,961) | (6,093) | ||||||||
| Total deferred income tax provision | 8,297 | 9,786 | 25,591 | ||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | $ 13,561 | $ 2,148 | $ 4,305 | $ (3,029) | $ 620 | $ (7,473) | $ (462) | $ (2,686) | $ 16,985 | $ (10,001) | $ 840 |
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The tax effects of compensation transactions that are recognized differently for financial reporting and tax purposes, occurring during the period and charged or credited directly to shareholders' equity. No definition available.
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts of income taxes paid or payable (or refundable) for the period for all income tax obligations, net of tax benefits allocated directly to equity, as determined by applying the provisions of relevant enacted tax laws to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. No definition available.
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts of income taxes paid or payable (or refundable) for the period for all income tax obligations, net of tax benefits allocated directly to equity, as determined by applying the provisions of relevant enacted tax laws to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. No definition available.
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts of income taxes paid or payable (or refundable) for the period for all income tax obligations as determined by applying the provisions of relevant enacted tax laws to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted state and local tax law to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The change during the period in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying enacted tax laws other than federal, domestic, foreign, state or local. Items affecting deferred income taxes and required to be disclosed, but not included elsewhere, would also be designated as "Other"; for example, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity and adjustments to be beginning-of-year balance of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstance that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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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Income Taxes - Effective income tax reconciliation (Details)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
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|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation | |||
| Statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
| Effect of: | |||
| State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit | 2.10% | (1.80%) | 7.30% |
| Reserve for uncertain tax positions | (7.30%) | (1.90%) | (48.90%) |
| Miscellaneous | 0.00% | 7.60% | 9.50% |
| Effective income tax rate | 29.80% | 38.90% | 2.90% |
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- Definition
A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable under enacted tax laws to the Company's pretax income from continuing operations for the period. The "statutory" tax rate is the regular tax rate if there are alternative tax systems. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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 all other items not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by the state and local income tax expense or benefit, net of the federal tax benefit (expense) thereon, recorded during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the differences between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to changes in all income tax contingencies, whether recorded or adjusted, during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Deferred tax (liabilities) assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | $ (46,016) | $ (51,174) |
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 1,605 | 15,384 |
| Investments, primarily gains and losses not yet recognized for tax purposes | 3,128 | 1,555 |
| Accrued expenses not deductible until paid | 16,213 | 13,357 |
| Deferred compensation and retiree benefits not deductible until paid | 61,703 | 52,398 |
| Other temporary differences, net | 244 | 1,463 |
| Total temporary differences | 36,877 | 32,983 |
| State net operating loss carryforwards | 6,984 | 8,520 |
| Valuation allowance for state deferred tax assets | (556) | (1,570) |
| Deferred Tax Assets, Net | $ 43,305 | $ 39,933 |
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences gross of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards after valuation allowances. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from intangible assets including goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from investments (excludes investments in subsidiaries and equity method investments). No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible state and local operating loss carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from compensation and benefits costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from accrued liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefit (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward] | |||
| Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year | $ 21,240 | $ 20,010 | $ 27,910 |
| Increases in tax positions for prior years | 623 | 1,500 | 400 |
| Decreases in tax positions for prior years | (1,287) | (270) | (15,900) |
| Increases in tax positions for current year | 0 | 0 | 8,400 |
| Decreases from lapse in statute of limitations | (4,190) | 0 | 0 |
| Settlements | 0 | 0 | (800) |
| Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of year | $ 16,386 | $ 21,240 | $ 20,010 |
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- Definition
The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in the tax return for the current period, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Restricted Cash - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] | ||
| Restricted cash | $ 10,010 | $ 10,010 |
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- Definition
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments - Schedule (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Investments [Abstract] | ||
| Investments held at cost | $ 15,242 | $ 15,299 |
| Equity method investments | 5,873 | 7,915 |
| Total investments | $ 21,115 | $ 23,214 |
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- Definition
This item represents the aggregate carrying amount of all cost-method investments as reported on or included in the balance sheet. The original cost of the investments may differ from the aggregate carrying amount disclosed due to various adjustments such as: (i) dividends received in excess of earnings after the date of investment that are considered a return of investment and therefore recorded as reductions to cost of the investment, or (ii) a series of operating losses of an investee or other factors which may indicate that a decrease in value of the investment has occurred which is other than temporary and accordingly such decrease in value has been recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of investments that are intended to be held for an extended period of time (longer than one operating cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 826,217 | $ 819,003 |
| Accumulated depreciation | 451,286 | 431,031 |
| Net property, plant and equipment | 374,931 | 387,972 |
|
Land and improvements
|
||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 74,797 | 74,482 |
|
Buildings and improvements
|
||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 223,761 | 223,291 |
|
Equipment
|
||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 494,024 | 486,667 |
|
Computer software
|
||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | $ 33,635 | $ 34,563 |
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount 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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- Definition
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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Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
newspaper
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | $ 0 | $ 9,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 9,000,000 | $ 0 |
| Number of long-lived assets subject to impairment | 4 | ||||||
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Carrying value
|
|||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Property, plant and equipment measurement reviewed for impairment | 36,000,000 | 36,000,000 | |||||
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Estimate of fair value
|
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
| Property, plant and equipment measurement reviewed for impairment | $ 27,000,000 | $ 27,000,000 | |||||
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Number of Long-Lived Assets Subject to Impairment No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of other intangible assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount: | ||
| Total carrying amount | $ 104,913 | $ 105,773 |
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Total accumulated amortization | (17,945) | (11,730) |
| Net amortizable intangible assets | 86,968 | 94,043 |
| Total other intangible assets | 144,783 | 151,858 |
|
Licensing agreements
|
||
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Other indefinite-lived intangible assets - FCC licenses | 57,815 | 57,815 |
|
Television network affiliation relationships
|
||
| Carrying amount: | ||
| Total carrying amount | 78,844 | 78,844 |
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Total accumulated amortization | (5,755) | (1,796) |
|
Customer lists and advertiser relationships
|
||
| Carrying amount: | ||
| Total carrying amount | 22,304 | 23,164 |
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Total accumulated amortization | (10,346) | (8,287) |
|
Other
|
||
| Carrying amount: | ||
| Total carrying amount | 3,765 | 3,765 |
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Total accumulated amortization | $ (1,844) | $ (1,647) |
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of assets (excluding financial assets) that lack physical substance, excluding goodwill, having a projected indefinite period of benefit. 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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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by business segment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
|
| Summary of activity related to goodwill by business segment | ||||
| Gross balance | $ 1,022,905 | $ 994,314 | ||
| Accumulated impairment losses | (994,314) | (994,314) | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
| Balance, end of period | 28,591 | 0 | 0 | |
| Purchase accounting adjustments in 2012 | (625) | |||
| Balance, end of period | 27,966 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Television
|
||||
| Summary of activity related to goodwill by business segment | ||||
| Gross balance | 244,005 | 215,414 | ||
| Accumulated impairment losses | (215,414) | (215,414) | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
| Balance, end of period | 28,591 | 0 | 0 | |
| Purchase accounting adjustments in 2012 | (625) | |||
| Balance, end of period | 27,966 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Newspapers
|
||||
| Summary of activity related to goodwill by business segment | ||||
| Gross balance | 778,900 | 778,900 | ||
| Accumulated impairment losses | (778,900) | (778,900) | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
| Balance, end of period | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Purchase accounting adjustments in 2012 | 0 | |||
| Balance, end of period | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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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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- Definition
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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- Definition
Purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|---|---|
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2013 | $ 7.0 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2014 | 6.8 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2015 | 6.7 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2016 | 6.7 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2017 | 4.2 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for later years | $ 55.5 |
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Components of Long-term debt | ||||||
| Long-term debt | $ 196,100 | $ 212,000 | ||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 15,900 | 15,900 | ||||
| Long-term debt (less current portion) | 180,200 | 196,100 | ||||
| Fair value of long-term debt | 196,100 | [1] | 212,000 | [1] | ||
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Variable rate credit facilities
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| Components of Long-term debt | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Term loan
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| Components of Long-term debt | ||||||
| Long-term debt | $ 196,100 | $ 212,000 | ||||
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fair value amount of long-term debt 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. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 09, 2011
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Line of credit facility expiration period | 5 years | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2013 | $ 15.9 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2014 | 26.5 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2015 | 26.5 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2016 | 127.2 | ||
| Percentage of commitment fees of total unused commitment under revolving credit facility | 0.50% | ||
| Letters of credit outstanding amount | 1.1 | 1.1 | |
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Financing Agreement
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Revolving credit and term loan agreement to finance acquisition | 312 | ||
| Base interest rate | 3.72% | ||
| Weighted average interest rate | 4.22% | 6.25% | |
| Restricted payment for dividend and share repurchase, maximum | 25 | ||
| Additional restricted payment for dividend and share repurchase, maximum | 250 | ||
| Restriction amount related to acquisitions maximum | 25 | ||
| Restriction amount related to acquisitions based on financial results and condition maximum | 150 | ||
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Financing Agreement | Minimum
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| LIBOR plus margin range | 3.50% | ||
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Financing Agreement | Maximum
|
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| LIBOR plus margin range | 4.00% | ||
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Financing Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Revolving credit and term loan agreement to finance acquisition | 100 | ||
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Financing Agreement | Term loan
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Revolving credit and term loan agreement to finance acquisition | $ 212 |
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Additional restricted payment for dividend and share repurchase based on financial results and condition maximum. No definition available.
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Line of credit facility expiration period. No definition available.
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Restricted payment for dividend and share repurchase maximum. No definition available.
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Restriction amount related to acquisitions based on financial results and condition maximum. No definition available.
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- Definition
Restriction amount related to acquisitions maximum. No definition available.
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- Definition
The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
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- Definition
The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used. No definition available.
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- Definition
The effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reflects the calculation as of the balance sheet date of the average interest rate weighted by the amount of long-term debt outstanding by type or by instrument at that time. No definition available.
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Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) (Interest rate swaps, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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|
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Interest rate swaps
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| Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |
| Notional Amount | $ 75 |
| Fixed LIBOR interest rate | 1.08% |
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Fixed LIBOR interest rate. No definition available.
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Aggregate notional amount of all derivatives designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. The notional amount relates to a number of currency units, shares, bushels, pounds, or other units specified in a derivative instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Financial Instruments - Notional Amounts (Details) (Interest rate swaps, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
|
Interest rate swaps
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| Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | ||
| Notional Amount | $ 75,000 | $ 0 |
| Fair Value, Asset | 0 | 0 |
| Fair Value, Liability | $ 1,619 | $ 0 |
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Fair value of all asset derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value of all liability derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate notional amount of all derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The notional amount relates to a number of currency units, shares, bushels, pounds, or other units specified in a derivative instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Financial Instruments - Effective Portion of Unrealized Gain and Loss (Details) (Interest rate swaps, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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|
Interest rate swaps
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| Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | ||
| Effective portion recognized in Accumulated OCL, Gain/(Loss) | $ (2,147) | $ 0 |
| Reclassified from Accumulated OCL, Gain/(Loss) | (528) | 0 |
| Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing, Gain/(Loss) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurement - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) (Interest rate swaps, Recurring Measurements, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||
| Interest rate swap assets/(liabilities) | $ (1,619) | $ 0 |
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Level 1
|
||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||
| Interest rate swap assets/(liabilities) | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 2
|
||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||
| Interest rate swap assets/(liabilities) | (1,619) | 0 |
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Level 3
|
||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||
| Interest rate swap assets/(liabilities) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all assets resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Other liabilities | ||
| Employee compensation and benefits | $ 20,596 | $ 15,918 |
| Liability for pension benefits | 112,556 | 78,170 |
| Liabilities for uncertain tax positions | 12,534 | 16,687 |
| Other | 18,939 | 21,604 |
| Other liabilities (less current portion) | $ 164,625 | $ 132,379 |
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Employee compensation and benefits non current. No definition available.
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Other liabilities less current portion. No definition available.
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This represents the noncurrent liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Obligations not otherwise itemized or categorized in the footnotes to the financial statements that are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer), from the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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| Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] | |
| Noncontrolling interest Memphis Newspaper | 4.00% |
| Noncontrolling interest Evansville Newspaper | 6.00% |
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Minority interest ownership percentage by individuals and other entities in company publishes news paper one. No definition available.
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Minority interest ownership percentage by individuals and other entities in company publishes newspaper two. No definition available.
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Noncontrolling Interests - Net income (loss) attributable to E.W. Scripps (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
|
Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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|
| Net income (loss) attributable to The E.W. Scripps Company shareholders: | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ 27,185 | $ 12,002 | $ 5,416 | $ (4,415) | $ 6,292 | $ (10,722) | $ (2,212) | $ (8,895) | $ 40,188 | $ (15,537) | $ 130,509 |
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Continuing operations
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| Net income (loss) attributable to The E.W. Scripps Company shareholders: | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 40,188 | (15,537) | 28,973 | ||||||||
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Discontinued operations
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| Net income (loss) attributable to The E.W. Scripps Company shareholders: | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 101,536 | ||||||||
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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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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Change in Certain Working Capital Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Other changes in certain working capital accounts, net | |||
| Accounts and notes receivable | $ 10,181 | $ (3,085) | $ (233) |
| Inventories | 346 | 1,076 | (870) |
| Income taxes receivable/payable — net | 34,412 | (22,499) | (5,025) |
| Accounts payable | 5,631 | (16,745) | 12,067 |
| Accrued employee compensation and benefits | 2,049 | (3,393) | 7,857 |
| Other accrued liabilities | 673 | (6,648) | 570 |
| Other, net | 7,302 | 9,515 | 18,022 |
| Total | $ 60,594 | $ (41,779) | $ 32,388 |
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of the sum of amounts due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services; and from note holders for outstanding loans. 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 the aggregate amount of obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings, net of amounts receivable from taxing authorities for refunds of overpayments or recoveries of income taxes. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate value of all inventory held by the reporting entity, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all assets and liabilities used in operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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 other assets used in operating activities less other operating liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets and liabilities, other noncurrent assets and liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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|
| Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |||
| Interest paid, excluding amounts capitalized | $ 9,339 | $ 291 | $ 1,264 |
| Income taxes paid | $ 7,088 | $ 8,304 | $ 40,492 |
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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|
Dec. 31, 2010
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| Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |
| Capital lease obligations incurred | $ 2.2 |
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The increase during the period in capital lease obligations due to entering into new capital leases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Expected amortization of actuarial loss from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit costs | $ 4,600,000 | ||
| Estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid in 2013 | 22,600,000 | ||
| Estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid in 2014 | 23,300,000 | ||
| Estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid in 2015 | 24,300,000 | ||
| Estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid in 2016 | 24,900,000 | ||
| Estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid in 2017 | 26,300,000 | ||
| Total estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid for the five years ending 2022 | 154,000,000 | ||
| Historical period considered | 15 years | ||
| Percentage of total contributions made to multi-employer plans | 5.00% | ||
| Number of multi-employer pension plans | 4 | ||
| Number of multi-employer plans deemed significant | 2 | ||
|
CWA/ITU
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| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Multi-employer plan withdrawal liability | 4,000,000 | ||
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GCIU
|
|||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Multi-employer plan withdrawal liability | 9,000,000 | ||
|
SERP
|
|||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization of actuarial gain (loss) | 300,000 | 1,300,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Current year actuarial gain (loss) | 2,300,000 | 1,600,000 | 600,000 |
| Settlement loss | 600,000 | ||
| Expected amortization of actuarial loss from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit costs | 300,000 | ||
| Expected contributions to benefit plans | 1,500,000 | ||
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Defined Benefit Plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization of actuarial gain (loss) | 4,246,000 | 2,982,000 | 4,141,000 |
| Current year actuarial gain (loss) | (30,761,000) | (29,350,000) | 11,896,000 |
| Expected contributions to benefit plans | $ 100,000 | ||
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Minimum
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|||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Period of consideration for historical plan asset rate of return | 10 years | ||
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Maximum
|
|||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Period of consideration for historical plan asset rate of return | 15 years | ||
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Fixed-income securities
|
|||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Target plan asset allocations range | 70.00% | ||
|
Equity securities
|
|||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Target plan asset allocations range | 30.00% | ||
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- Definition
Number of years considered when evaluating the rate of return on plan assets in a defined benefit plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
Historical period considered for the instrument, asset or liability in fair value assumptions, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage of total contributions to a collective bargaining arrangement related to a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of multi-employer pension plans participated in. No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of multi-employer pension plans participated in that are deemed significant. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to gains and losses that are not recognized immediately and are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The employer's best estimate, as soon as it can be reasonably determined, of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the next fiscal year beginning after the date of the latest statement of financial position. Estimated contributions may be presented in the aggregate combining (1) contributions required by funding regulations or laws, (2) discretionary contributions, and (3) noncash contributions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the five fiscal years after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of benefits expected to be paid in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year from a defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Target allocation minimum percentage of investments of this type to total plan assets presented on a weighted average basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of the obligation recognized by withdrawing from a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. No definition available.
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- Definition
Before tax amount of the gain (loss) adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from the settlement or curtailment of the entity's defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Before tax amount of the (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit obligation and the increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Before tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for actuarial gain (loss) recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Components of Expense (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | |||
| Net periodic benefit cost - continuing operations | $ 19,625 | $ 17,949 | $ 9,729 |
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Defined benefit plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | |||
| Service cost | 104 | 48 | 413 |
| Interest cost | 25,830 | 25,931 | 25,071 |
| Expected return on plan assets, net of expenses | (22,520) | (23,009) | (24,256) |
| Amortization of prior service cost | 1 | 2 | 70 |
| Amortization of actuarial (gain)/loss | 3,585 | 2,982 | 3,651 |
| Curtailments/Settlement losses | 664 | 8 | 0 |
| Total for defined benefit plans | 7,664 | 5,962 | 4,949 |
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Multi-employer plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | |||
| Net periodic benefit cost - continuing operations | 467 | 467 | 561 |
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SERP
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | |||
| Service cost | 0 | 0 | |
| Interest cost | 721 | 731 | |
| Net periodic benefit cost - continuing operations | 956 | 2,044 | 2,328 |
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Defined contribution plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | |||
| Net periodic benefit cost - continuing operations | 10,538 | 9,476 | 1,891 |
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Discontinued operations
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | |||
| Net periodic benefit cost - continuing operations | 0 | 0 | (103) |
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Continuing operations
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | |||
| Net periodic benefit cost - continuing operations | $ 19,625 | $ 17,949 | $ 9,626 |
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- Definition
The amount of gains or losses recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the prior service cost or credit recognized in net periodic benefit cost relating to benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net increase or decrease in the plan benefit obligation during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of decrease that is related to an event that significantly reduces the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of pension and other (such as medical, dental and life insurance) postretirement benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans (periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss) on assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments) and for (2) defined contribution plans (to the extent that a plan's defined contributions to an individual's account are to be made for periods in which that individual renders services, the net cost for a period is the contribution called for in that period; if a plan calls for contributions for periods after an individual retires or terminates, the estimated cost is accrued during the employee's service period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Changes Recognized in OCI (Details) (Defined Benefit Plans, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Defined Benefit Plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Current year actuarial gain/(loss) | $ (30,761) | $ (29,350) | $ 11,896 |
| Amortization of actuarial (gain)/loss | 4,246 | 2,982 | 4,141 |
| Amortization of prior service cost | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| Total | $ (26,511) | $ (26,364) | $ 16,107 |
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- Definition
Before tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for prior service costs recognized as a component of net period benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Before tax amount, net of reclassifications, of pension and other postretirement benefit plans (gain) loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Before tax amount of the (increase) decrease in the value of the projected benefit obligation and the increase (decrease) in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Before tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for actuarial gain (loss) recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Annual Retirement Plan Expense Assumptions (Details)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
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|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
| Discount rate | 5.29% | 5.85% | 5.97% |
| Long-term rate of return on plan assets | 5.30% | 5.70% | 7.60% |
| Increase in compensation levels | 3.30% | 3.30% | 0.00% |
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- Definition
The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Expected rate of compensation increases (for pay-related plans). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Defined Benefit Plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Accumulated benefit obligation | $ 568,679 | $ 497,259 | |
| Change in Projected Benefit Obligation | |||
| Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year | 499,843 | 445,376 | |
| Service cost | 104 | 48 | 413 |
| Interest cost | 25,830 | 25,931 | 25,071 |
| Benefits paid | (19,927) | (17,672) | |
| Actuarial losses | 66,388 | 46,154 | |
| Curtailments/Settlements | (2,019) | 6 | |
| Projected benefit obligation at end of year | 570,219 | 499,843 | 445,376 |
| Plan Assets: | |||
| Fair value at beginning of year | 435,086 | 412,944 | |
| Actual return on plan assets | 58,147 | 39,814 | |
| Company contributions | 1,130 | 0 | |
| Benefits paid | (19,927) | (17,672) | |
| Curtailments/Settlements | (2,019) | 0 | |
| Fair value at end of year | 472,417 | 435,086 | 412,944 |
| Funded status | (97,802) | (64,757) | |
| Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets: | |||
| Current liabilities | 0 | 0 | |
| Noncurrent liabilities | (97,802) | (64,757) | |
| Total | (97,802) | (64,757) | |
| Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss: | |||
| Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 175,347 | 148,832 | |
| Unrecognized prior service cost | 0 | 4 | |
| Total | 175,347 | 148,836 | |
|
SERP
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| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Accumulated benefit obligation | 15,607 | 13,796 | |
| Change in Projected Benefit Obligation | |||
| Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year | 14,337 | 15,303 | |
| Service cost | 0 | 0 | |
| Interest cost | 721 | 731 | |
| Benefits paid | (1,440) | (1,407) | |
| Actuarial losses | 2,302 | 1,645 | |
| Curtailments/Settlements | 0 | (1,935) | |
| Projected benefit obligation at end of year | 15,920 | 14,337 | |
| Plan Assets: | |||
| Fair value at beginning of year | 0 | 0 | |
| Actual return on plan assets | 0 | 0 | |
| Company contributions | 1,440 | 3,342 | |
| Benefits paid | (1,440) | (1,407) | |
| Curtailments/Settlements | 0 | (1,935) | |
| Fair value at end of year | 0 | 0 | |
| Funded status | (15,920) | (14,337) | |
| Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets: | |||
| Current liabilities | (1,540) | (1,100) | |
| Noncurrent liabilities | (14,380) | (13,237) | |
| Total | (15,920) | (14,337) | |
| Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss: | |||
| Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 10,145 | 8,108 | |
| Unrecognized prior service cost | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | $ 10,145 | $ 8,108 | |
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- Definition
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments and Settlements, Benefit Obligation No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments and Settlements, Plan Assets No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
For defined benefit pension plans, the actuarial present value of benefits (whether vested or nonvested) attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered before a specified date and based on employee service and compensation (if applicable) before that date. The accumulated benefit obligation differs from the projected benefit obligation in that it includes no assumption about future compensation levels. For plans with flat-benefit or nonpay-related pension benefit formulas, the accumulated benefit obligation and the projected benefit obligation are the same. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The pretax total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The pretax net amount of gains and losses that are not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost, and that are recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income as they arise. Gains and losses are due to changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount related to the pretax cost of benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation, which has not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The difference between fair value of plan assets at the end of the period and the fair value at the beginning of the period, adjusted for contributions and payments of benefits during the period, and after adjusting for taxes and other expenses, as applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of gain (loss) from a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan, or from a change in benefit obligation or plan asset value from changes in actuarial assumptions, for example, but not limited to, interest, mortality, employee turnover or salary scale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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- Definition
1) For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value as of a date of all benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered prior to that date. 2) For other postretirement defined benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service rendered to a particular date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Details
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- Definition
The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation. Will normally be the same as the net Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet, Total. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For a classified balance sheet, the amount recognized in balance sheet as a current liability associated with an underfunded defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
|
Defined Benefit Plans
|
||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Accumulated benefit obligation | $ 568,679 | $ 497,259 |
| Projected benefit obligation | 570,219 | 499,843 |
| Fair value of plan assets | 472,417 | 435,086 |
|
SERP
|
||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Accumulated benefit obligation | 15,607 | 13,796 |
| Projected benefit obligation | 15,920 | 14,337 |
| Fair value of plan assets | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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- Details
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate pension accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate projected benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Pension Plans with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
|
Defined Benefit Plans
|
||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Projected benefit obligation | $ 570,219 | $ 499,843 |
| Fair value of plan assets | 472,417 | 435,086 |
|
SERP
|
||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Projected benefit obligation | 15,920 | 14,337 |
| Fair value of plan assets | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate benefit obligation for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Benefit Plan Obligations Assumptions (Details)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Weighted average discount rate | 4.27% | 5.29% | 5.85% |
| Increase in compensation levels | 3.30% | 3.30% | 0.00% |
|
Minimum
|
|||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Increase in compensation levels | 1.00% | ||
|
Maximum
|
|||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Increase in compensation levels | 3.00% |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money for the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Expected rate of compensation increases (for pay-related plans). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Details
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Employee Benefit Plans - Allocation of Plan Assets (Details)
|
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Target allocation | 100.00% | |
| Percentage of plan assets as of December 31, | 100.00% | 100.00% |
|
US equity securities
|
||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Target allocation | 10.00% | |
| Percentage of plan assets as of December 31, | 11.00% | 13.00% |
|
Non-US equity securities
|
||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Target allocation | 15.00% | |
| Percentage of plan assets as of December 31, | 14.00% | 13.00% |
|
Fixed-income securities
|
||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Target allocation | 70.00% | |
| Percentage of plan assets as of December 31, | 69.00% | 70.00% |
|
Other
|
||
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
| Target allocation | 5.00% | |
| Percentage of plan assets as of December 31, | 6.00% | 4.00% |
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- Details
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- Definition
Target allocation of investments of this type to total plan assets presented on a weighted average basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of fair value of investments (categorized by debt securities, equity securities, real estate and other plan assets) to the fair value of plan assets held. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of plan assets by fair value hierarchy (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
|
Estimate of fair value
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | $ 472,417 | $ 435,086 |
|
Level 1
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 22,812 | 20,551 |
|
Level 2
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 431,839 | 398,717 |
|
Level 3
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 17,766 | 15,818 |
|
Equity securities, Common/collective trust funds | Estimate of fair value
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 112,157 | 103,488 |
|
Equity securities, Common/collective trust funds | Level 1
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Equity securities, Common/collective trust funds | Level 2
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 112,157 | 103,488 |
|
Equity securities, Common/collective trust funds | Level 3
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Equity securities, Other | Estimate of fair value
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 11,783 | 11,468 |
|
Equity securities, Other | Level 1
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 11,783 | 11,468 |
|
Equity securities, Other | Level 2
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Equity securities, Other | Level 3
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Fixed income, Common/collective trust funds | Estimate of fair value
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 319,682 | 295,229 |
|
Fixed income, Common/collective trust funds | Level 1
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Fixed income, Common/collective trust funds | Level 2
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 319,682 | 295,229 |
|
Fixed income, Common/collective trust funds | Level 3
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Fixed income, Other | Estimate of fair value
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 7,725 | 7,707 |
|
Fixed income, Other | Level 1
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 7,725 | 7,707 |
|
Fixed income, Other | Level 2
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Fixed income, Other | Level 3
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Real Estate Fund | Estimate of fair value
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 17,766 | 15,818 |
|
Real Estate Fund | Level 1
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Real Estate Fund | Level 2
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Real Estate Fund | Level 3
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 17,766 | 15,818 |
|
Cash equivalents | Estimate of fair value
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 3,304 | 1,376 |
|
Cash equivalents | Level 1
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 3,304 | 1,376 |
|
Cash equivalents | Level 2
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | 0 | 0 |
|
Cash equivalents | Level 3
|
||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of plan assets | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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|
Employee Benefit Plans - Reconciliation of level 3 assets (Details) (Defined Benefit Plans, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning Balance | $ 8,952 | $ 17,766 | |
| Realized gains/(losses) | 0 | (1,801) | |
| Unrealized gains/(losses) | 1,948 | 3,561 | |
| Purchases | 0 | 5,330 | |
| Sales | 0 | (224) | |
| Ending Balance | 15,818 | 8,952 | 17,766 |
|
Hedge Fund
|
|||
| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 228 | 0 | |
| Realized gains/(losses) | 0 | (1,801) | |
| Unrealized gains/(losses) | 0 | 1,797 | |
| Purchases | 0 | 0 | |
| Sales | 0 | (224) | |
| Ending Balance | 0 | 228 | 0 |
|
Real Estate Fund
|
|||
| Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 8,724 | 17,766 | |
| Realized gains/(losses) | 0 | 0 | |
| Unrealized gains/(losses) | 1,948 | 1,764 | |
| Purchases | 0 | 5,330 | |
| Sales | 0 | 0 | |
| Ending Balance | $ 15,818 | $ 8,724 | $ 17,766 |
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This item represents the amount of the total realized gains or losses for the period; the fair value of which assets was or is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
This item represents the amount of the total unrealized gains or losses for the period; the fair value of which assets was or is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Sales that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
This element represents an asset measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of multi-employer plans (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
|
GCIU
|
|||
| Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
| Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Red | Red | |
| FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | Implemented | ||
| Contributions of the Company | $ 117,131 | $ 108,262 | $ 104,510 |
| Surcharge Imposed | Yes | ||
| Expiration Date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
|
CWA/ITU
|
|||
| Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
| Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Red | Red | |
| FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented | Implemented | ||
| Contributions of the Company | $ 126,205 | $ 134,441 | $ 137,637 |
| Surcharge Imposed | NA | ||
| Expiration Date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Indicate the multiemployer plan's certified zone status as currently required by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 or a subsequent amendment thereof. The zone status categories are red (critical status), orange (seriously endangered), yellow (endangered), and green (none of the above). The acceptable values are "red", "orange", "yellow", "green", "other", and "NA". A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Expiration date of the collective bargaining arrangement requiring contributions to the multiemployer plan, in CCYY-MM-DD format. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Indicate whether a funding improvement plan or rehabilitation plan has been implemented or is pending for a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. The acceptable values are "no", "pending", "implemented", "other", and "NA". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount of contributions made to the multiemployer plan by all employers who participate in the plan. A multiemployer plan is a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Indicate whether the employer paid a surcharge to the pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. The acceptable values are "no", "yes", and "NA". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Segment Information - Narrative (Details)
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
customer
|
|
| Segment information (Textual) [Abstract] | |
| Number of major customers customers | 0 |
| Percentage of revenue by major customer | 10.00% |
|
Television
|
|
| Segment information (Textual) [Abstract] | |
| Percentage of market capture | 13.00% |
|
Television | ABC affiliates
|
|
| Segment information (Textual) [Abstract] | |
| Number of affiliates in television segment | 10 |
|
Television | NBC affiliates
|
|
| Segment information (Textual) [Abstract] | |
| Number of affiliates in television segment | 3 |
|
Television | Independent station
|
|
| Segment information (Textual) [Abstract] | |
| Number of affiliates in television segment | 1 |
|
Television | Azteca affiliates
|
|
| Segment information (Textual) [Abstract] | |
| Number of affiliates in television segment | 5 |
|
Newspapers
|
|
| Segment information (Textual) [Abstract] | |
| Number of markets for daily and community newspapers | 13 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of affiliates in television segment. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of major customer. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of markets for daily and community newspapers. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Percentage of market capture. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Percentage of revenue by major customer. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Segment Information - Schedule of Business Segments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Sep. 30, 2012
|
Jun. 30, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Jun. 30, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Segment operating revenues: | |||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | $ 259,753 | $ 219,644 | $ 216,934 | $ 207,127 | $ 197,397 | $ 167,871 | $ 183,034 | $ 180,358 | $ 903,458 | $ 728,660 | $ 776,890 |
| Segment profit (loss): | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of intangibles | (12,287) | (12,136) | (12,603) | (12,306) | (9,568) | (10,052) | (10,029) | (10,420) | (49,332) | (40,069) | (44,894) |
| Impairment of long-lived assets | 0 | (9,000) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (9,000) | 0 | ||||
| Gains (losses), net on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (424) | (80) | (212) | 242 | (110) | 476 | (205) | (37) | (474) | 124 | (1,218) |
| Interest expense | (2,593) | (3,288) | (3,211) | (3,154) | (473) | (362) | (412) | (393) | (12,246) | (1,640) | (3,666) |
| Pension expense | (8,620) | (8,135) | (6,865) | ||||||||
| Acquisition and related integration costs | (5,826) | (2,787) | 0 | ||||||||
| Separation and restructuring costs | (9,335) | (9,935) | (12,678) | ||||||||
| Miscellaneous, net | (2,295) | (900) | (1,435) | (117) | (53) | 110 | (43) | (689) | (4,747) | (675) | 1,798 |
| Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | 56,907 | (25,688) | 29,710 | ||||||||
| Depreciation: | |||||||||||
| Total depreciation | 42,258 | 38,822 | 43,517 | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles: | |||||||||||
| Total amortization of intangibles | 7,074 | 1,247 | 1,377 | ||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 30,210 | 12,643 | 17,244 | ||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | 1,030,768 | 970,528 | 1,030,768 | 970,528 | |||||||
|
Continuing operations
|
|||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | 1,030,768 | 970,528 | 1,030,768 | 970,528 | 827,542 | ||||||
|
Television
|
|||||||||||
| Segment operating revenues: | |||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 493,896 | 300,598 | 321,148 | ||||||||
| Segment profit (loss): | |||||||||||
| Segment profit (loss) | 159,917 | 51,989 | 76,558 | ||||||||
| Depreciation: | |||||||||||
| Total depreciation | 23,022 | 16,579 | 17,195 | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles: | |||||||||||
| Total amortization of intangibles | 6,413 | 318 | 378 | ||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 19,947 | 10,215 | 14,165 | ||||||||
|
Television | Continuing operations
|
|||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | 415,174 | 432,584 | 415,174 | 432,584 | 213,776 | ||||||
|
Newspapers
|
|||||||||||
| Segment operating revenues: | |||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 399,091 | 414,289 | 434,988 | ||||||||
| Segment profit (loss): | |||||||||||
| Segment profit (loss) | 27,595 | 26,417 | 56,140 | ||||||||
| Depreciation: | |||||||||||
| Total depreciation | 18,186 | 20,914 | 25,261 | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles: | |||||||||||
| Total amortization of intangibles | 661 | 929 | 999 | ||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 2,771 | 1,793 | 2,346 | ||||||||
|
Newspapers | Continuing operations
|
|||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | 278,110 | 296,414 | 278,110 | 296,414 | 321,518 | ||||||
|
JOA and newspaper partnerships
|
|||||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
|
JOA and newspaper partnerships | Continuing operations
|
|||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,822 | ||||||
|
Syndication and other
|
|||||||||||
| Segment operating revenues: | |||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 10,471 | 13,773 | 20,754 | ||||||||
| Segment profit (loss): | |||||||||||
| Segment profit (loss) | (3,395) | (1,343) | (2,140) | ||||||||
| Depreciation: | |||||||||||
| Total depreciation | 55 | 138 | 458 | ||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 780 | 362 | 207 | ||||||||
|
Syndication and other | Continuing operations
|
|||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | 3,837 | 1,783 | 3,837 | 1,783 | 7,789 | ||||||
|
Investments | Continuing operations
|
|||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | 15,171 | 16,776 | 15,171 | 16,776 | 10,295 | ||||||
|
Corporate and shared services
|
|||||||||||
| Segment profit (loss): | |||||||||||
| Segment profit (loss) | (36,630) | (30,634) | (33,325) | ||||||||
| Depreciation: | |||||||||||
| Total depreciation | 995 | 1,191 | 603 | ||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 6,712 | 273 | 526 | ||||||||
|
Corporate and shared services | Continuing operations
|
|||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ 318,476 | $ 222,971 | $ 318,476 | $ 222,971 | $ 269,342 | ||||||
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Segment information reporting operation profit loss. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| 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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The gains (losses) included in results of operations resulting from the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment, which do not qualify for treatment as discontinued operations. This item does not include any gain (loss) recognized on the sale of oil and gas property or timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of pension benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans and (2) defined contribution plans. For defined benefit plans, pension expense includes the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss) on plan assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. For defined contribution plans, the pension expense generally equals the firm's contribution to employees' accounts (if the firm contributes) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Acquisition 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. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Spin-Off of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Spin Off of Company [Abstract] | |||
| Tax refund paid to Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. | $ 7,100,000 | ||
| Reimbursement of estimated taxes | 0 | 0 | 6,691,000 |
| Tax audit settlement paid by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. | 3,700,000 | ||
| Reimbursement to Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. for tax audit settlements | 800,000 | ||
| Carryback claim filed for capital losses incurred by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. | 9,300,000 | ||
| Adjustments to net assets distributed | 7,900,000 | ||
| Reduction in taxes payable upon exercise of award benefits | 6,700,000 | 2,200,000 | 7,000,000 |
| Value of SNI options held by employees | $ 1,000,000 | ||
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Benefit associated with any adjustment to net assets distributed, primarily related to the allocation and settlement of tax accounts and employee benefit plans, as the result of a disposal or discontinued operation. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Carryback claim filed for capital losses incurred by disposal group. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Disclosure of the aggregate tax benefit realized from the exercise of stock options related to spin-off company and the conversion of similar instruments during the annual period. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Payment of tax refund claims for prior years. No definition available.
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Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding related to spin-off company No definition available.
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Settlement of audits by continuing operations. No definition available.
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Settlement of audits by spin-off company. No definition available.
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This element represents cash provided by or used in the operating activities of the entity's discontinued operations during the period. This element is only used by those entities that separately report cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. If using this element, it is an indication that the cash flows of the entity which are detailed in reconciling to cash provided by or used in operating activities reflect only cash flows attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |||
| Future minimum payments on noncancelable leases in 2013 | $ 3.7 | ||
| Future minimum payments on noncancelable leases in 2014 | 2.8 | ||
| Future minimum payments on noncancelable leases in 2015 | 1.5 | ||
| Future minimum payments on noncancelable leases in 2016 | 1.2 | ||
| Future minimum payments on noncancelable leases in 2017 | 1.2 | ||
| Future minimum payments on noncancelable leases due in later years | 8.1 | ||
| Future minimum payments on contractual commitments in 2013 | 37.0 | ||
| Future minimum payments on contractual commitments in 2014 | 23.4 | ||
| Future minimum payments on contractual commitments in 2015 | 7.8 | ||
| Future minimum payments on contractual commitments in 2016 | 2.0 | ||
| Future minimum payments on contractual commitments in 2017 | 0.6 | ||
| Future minimum payments on contractual commitments due in later years | 0 | ||
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Continuing operations
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| Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |||
| Rental expense | 10.3 | 7.8 | 8.5 |
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Discontinued operations
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| Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |||
| Rental expense | $ 1.1 | ||
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the forth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Minimum amount of purchase arrangement maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Includes, but not limited to, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, long-term purchase commitments, and short-term purchase commitments. No definition available.
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- Definition
Minimum amount of purchase arrangement maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Includes, but not limited to, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, long-term purchase commitments, and short-term purchase commitments. No definition available.
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- Definition
Minimum amount of purchase arrangement maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Includes, but not limited to, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, long-term purchase commitments, and short-term purchase commitments. No definition available.
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- Definition
Minimum amount of purchase arrangement maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Includes, but not limited to, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, long-term purchase commitments, and short-term purchase commitments. No definition available.
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- Definition
Minimum amount of purchase arrangement maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Includes, but not limited to, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, long-term purchase commitments, and short-term purchase commitments. No definition available.
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- Definition
Minimum amount of purchase arrangement maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Includes, but not limited to, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, long-term purchase commitments, and short-term purchase commitments. No definition available.
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Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | 33 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 33 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
common_share
director
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
Minimum
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Sep. 30, 2012
Maximum
|
Sep. 30, 2012
Common stock, Class A
|
Sep. 30, 2012
Common stock, Class A
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Dec. 31, 2012
Stock Options
Common stock, Class A
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
Minimum
|
Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2010
First Repurchase Plan
Common stock, Class A
|
Nov. 30, 2012
Second Share Repurchase Plan
Common stock, Class A
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| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Classes of common shares | 2 | |||||||||||
| Minimum number of directors up for election to entitle shareholders to vote | 3 | |||||||||||
| Minumum percent of directors up for election to entitle shareholders to vote | 33.33% | |||||||||||
| Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 75,000,000 | $ 100,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Stock repurchased during period, value | 23,564,000 | 51,383,000 | 75,000,000 | |||||||||
| Range of price of shares repurchased | $ 6.55 | $ 11.33 | ||||||||||
| Additional repurchase of common shares | 23,600,000 | |||||||||||
| Number of shares available for future stock compensation grants | 4,800,000.0 | |||||||||||
| Purchase price of stock options granted, percent of fair market value | 100.00% | |||||||||||
| Vesting period of stock options | 3 years | 4 years | ||||||||||
| Total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock, RSUs and performance shares | $ 6,300,000 | |||||||||||
| Weighted-average period of recognition, years | 1 year 7 months 6 days | |||||||||||
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The number of classes of common shares. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum number of directors up for election that allows common shareholders to participate in the election. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum percent of directors up for election that allows common shareholders to participate in the election. No definition available.
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- Definition
Stock repurchase price. No definition available.
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- Definition
Stock repurchase program additional authorized repurchase amount. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, 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
Aggregate unrecognized cost of share-based awards, other than options, made to employees under an equity-based compensation plan, that have yet to vest. No definition available.
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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 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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- Definition
Purchase price of common stock expressed as a percentage of its fair market value. No definition available.
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- Definition
Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans - Summary of stock option transactions (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2010
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2009
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2011
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Maximum
|
Dec. 31, 2009
Maximum
|
|
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding and Exercisable [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Options outstanding at beginning of period, number of shares | 10,094,622 | 10,502,083 | 11,716,981 | ||||||
| Options exercised in period, number of shares | (2,046,309) | (311,933) | (1,103,197) | ||||||
| Options forfeited in period, number of shares | (36,933) | (95,528) | (111,701) | ||||||
| Options outstanding at end of period, number of shares | 10,094,622 | 10,502,083 | |||||||
| Options outstanding and exercisable, number of shares | 8,011,380 | 10,094,622 | 9,765,510 | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Options outstanding at beginning of period, weighted-average exercise price (USD per share) | $ 9.62 | $ 9.57 | $ 9.39 | ||||||
| Options exercised in period, weighted-average exercise price (USD per share) | $ 9.03 | $ 8.01 | $ 7.64 | ||||||
| Options forfeited in period, weighted-average exercise price (USD per share) | $ 9.12 | $ 9.53 | $ 9.75 | ||||||
| Options outstanding at end of period, weighted-average exercise price (USD per share) | $ 9.62 | $ 9.57 | |||||||
| Options outstanding and exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (USD per share) | $ 9.77 | $ 9.62 | $ 9.61 | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding and Exercisable, Exercise Price Range [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Options outstanding at beginning of period, lower end of range of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 7 | $ 6 | $ 5 | ||||||
| Options outstanding at beginning of period, upper end of range of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 11 | $ 11 | $ 11 | ||||||
| Options exercised, lower end of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 8 | $ 6 | $ 5 | ||||||
| Options exercised, upper end of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 10 | $ 10 | $ 10 | ||||||
| Options forfeited, lower end of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 8 | $ 7 | $ 5 | ||||||
| Options forfeited, upper end of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 11 | $ 11 | $ 11 | ||||||
| Options outstanding at end of period, lower end of range of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 7 | $ 6 | |||||||
| Options outstanding at end of period, upper end of range of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 11 | $ 11 | |||||||
| Options exercisable, lower end of exercise price range (USD per share) | $ 7 | $ 7 | $ 6 | ||||||
| Options exercisable, upper end of exercise price range | $ 11 | $ 11 | $ 11 | ||||||
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|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Maximum Exercise Price No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Minimum Exercise Price No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Maximum price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Minimum price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Maximum price at which grantees could have acquired the underlying shares with respect to stock options that were terminated. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Minimum price at which grantees could have acquired the underlying shares with respect to stock options that were terminated. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Maximum Exercise Price No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Minimum Exercise Price No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
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. 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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|
- Details
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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
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees could have acquired the underlying shares with respect to stock options that were terminated. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans - Cash proceeds (Details) (Stock Options, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
|
Stock Options
|
|||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Cash received upon exercise | $ 18,215 | $ 2,514 | $ 8,394 |
| Intrinsic value (market value on date of exercise less exercise price) | 2,378 | 446 | 1,935 |
| Tax benefits realized | $ 892 | $ 167 | $ 726 |
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|
- Definition
Aggregate proceeds received by the entity during the annual period from exercises of stock or unit options and conversion of similar instruments granted under equity-based payment arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
Disclosure of the aggregate tax benefit realized from the exercise of stock options and the conversion of similar instruments during the annual period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
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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
|
|
Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans - Options outstanding and exercisable (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 7 | |||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 11 | |||
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 10,094,622 | 10,502,083 | 11,716,981 | |
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 8,011,380 | 10,094,622 | 9,765,510 | |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 9.62 | $ 9.57 | $ 9.39 | |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 9.77 | $ 9.62 | $ 9.61 | |
|
2003 – expire in 2013
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 8 | |||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 | |||
|
2004 – expire in 2014
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 | |||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 11 | |||
|
2005 – expire in 2013
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 | |||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 11 | |||
|
2006 – expire in 2014
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 | |||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 11 | |||
|
2007 – expire in 2015
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 9 | |||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 | |||
|
2008 – expire in 2016
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 7 | |||
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 | |||
|
Stock Options
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Average Remaining Term | 2 years 0 months 29 days | |||
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 8,011,380 | |||
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 8,011,380 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 9.77 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 9.77 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ 8.4 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 8.4 | |||
|
Stock Options | 2003 – expire in 2013
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Average Remaining Term | 0 years 3 months 4 days | |||
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 133,487 | |||
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 133,487 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 8.65 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 8.65 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 | |||
|
Stock Options | 2004 – expire in 2014
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Average Remaining Term | 1 year 2 months 12 days | |||
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 897,585 | |||
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 897,585 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.49 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.49 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 | |||
|
Stock Options | 2005 – expire in 2013
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Average Remaining Term | 0 years 2 months 12 days | |||
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 401,357 | |||
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 401,357 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.09 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.09 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 | |||
|
Stock Options | 2006 – expire in 2014
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Average Remaining Term | 1 year 2 months 9 days | |||
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 1,726,938 | |||
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 1,726,938 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.30 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.30 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.9 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.9 | |||
|
Stock Options | 2007 – expire in 2015
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Average Remaining Term | 2 years 1 month 24 days | |||
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 2,065,802 | |||
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 2,065,802 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.38 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.38 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.9 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.9 | |||
|
Stock Options | 2008 – expire in 2016
|
||||
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | ||||
| Average Remaining Term | 3 years 2 months 22 days | |||
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 2,786,211 | |||
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 2,786,211 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 8.77 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 8.77 | |||
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 5.7 | |||
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ 5.7 |
| X | ||||||||||
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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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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
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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| X | ||||||||||
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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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| X | ||||||||||
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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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| 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
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, 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 floor of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The ceiling of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans - Restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity (Details) (Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units, USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] | ||||
| Unvested shares at beginning of period, number of shares | 3,982,532 | 6,184,626 | 9,316,164 | |
| Shares and units awarded in period, number of shares | 877,349 | 784,750 | 891,047 | |
| Shares and units vested in period, number of shares | (2,506,232) | (2,923,637) | (3,925,842) | |
| Shares and units forfeited in period, number of shares | (24,247) | (63,207) | (96,743) | |
| Unvested shares at end of period, number of shares | 2,329,402 | 3,982,532 | 6,184,626 | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] | ||||
| Unvested shares at beginning of period, weighted-average value (USD per share) | $ 6.75 | $ 3.53 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.28 |
| Shares and units awarded in period, weighted-average value (USD per share) | $ 9.77 | $ 9.32 | $ 9.47 | |
| Shares and units vested in period, weighted-average value (USD per share) | $ 2.68 | $ 2.32 | $ 1.71 | |
| Shares and units forfeited in period, weighted-average value (USD per share) | $ 8.19 | $ 2.38 | $ 1.46 | |
| Unvested shares at end of period, weighted-average value (USD per share) | $ 6.75 | $ 3.53 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.28 |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Exercise Price Range [Roll Forward] | ||||
| Unvested shares and units, range of exercise prices, beginning of period, lower range (USD per share) | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1 | |
| Unvested shares and units, range of exercise prices, beginning of period, upper range (USD per share) | $ 11 | $ 141 | $ 146 | |
| Shares and units awarded in period, range of exercise prices, lower range (USD per share) | $ 8 | $ 7 | $ 7 | |
| Shares and units awarded in period, range of exercise prices, upper range (USD per share) | $ 11 | $ 10 | $ 11 | |
| Shares and units vested in period, range of exercise prices, lower range (USD per share) | $ 9 | $ 1 | $ 1 | |
| Shares and units vested in period, range of exercise prices, upper range (USD per share) | $ 11 | $ 141 | $ 146 | |
| Shares and units forfeited in period, range of exercise prices, lower range (USD per share) | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1 | |
| Shares and units forfeited in period, range of exercise prices, upper range (USD per share) | $ 10 | $ 9 | $ 9 | |
| Unvested shares and units, range of exercise prices, end of period, lower range (USD per share) | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1 | |
| Unvested shares and units, range of exercise prices, end of period, upper range (USD per share) | $ 11 | $ 11 | $ 141 | |
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- Definition
The maximum exercise price of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum exercise price of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. No definition available.
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The maximum exercise price 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). No definition available.
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The minimum exercise prices 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). No definition available.
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- Definition
The maximum grant exercise price of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum grant exercise price of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
The maximum exercise price of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum exercise prices of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during 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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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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- 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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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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Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans - Additional restricted stock and restricted stock unit vesting (Details) (Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Fair value of shares and units vested | $ 23,326 | $ 27,933 | $ 36,670 |
| Tax benefits realized on shares and units vested | $ 8,747 | $ 10,475 | $ 13,753 |
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Disclosure of the aggregate tax benefit realized from the shares and units vested during the annual period. No definition available.
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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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Capital Stock and Share Based Compensation Plans - Schedule of stock compensation costs (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Total share-based compensation | $ 7,549 | $ 8,382 | $ 10,917 |
| Share-based compensation, net of tax | 4,718 | 5,239 | 6,823 |
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Stock Options
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Total share-based compensation | 7,549 | 8,120 | 9,150 |
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Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Total share-based compensation | $ 0 | $ 262 | $ 1,767 |
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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 amount of expense, net of income tax, 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. No definition available.
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Summarized Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) - Schedule (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] | |||||||||||
| Operating revenues | $ 259,753 | $ 219,644 | $ 216,934 | $ 207,127 | $ 197,397 | $ 167,871 | $ 183,034 | $ 180,358 | $ 903,458 | $ 728,660 | $ 776,890 |
| Costs and expenses | (201,674) | (189,090) | (189,752) | (199,236) | (180,431) | (167,238) | (175,019) | (180,400) | (779,752) | (703,088) | (699,200) |
| Depreciation and amortization of intangibles | (12,287) | (12,136) | (12,603) | (12,306) | (9,568) | (10,052) | (10,029) | (10,420) | (49,332) | (40,069) | (44,894) |
| Impairment of long-lived assets | 0 | (9,000) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (9,000) | 0 | ||||
| Gains (losses), net on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (424) | (80) | (212) | 242 | (110) | 476 | (205) | (37) | (474) | 124 | (1,218) |
| Interest expense | (2,593) | (3,288) | (3,211) | (3,154) | (473) | (362) | (412) | (393) | (12,246) | (1,640) | (3,666) |
| Miscellaneous, net | (2,295) | (900) | (1,435) | (117) | (53) | 110 | (43) | (689) | (4,747) | (675) | 1,798 |
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (13,561) | (2,148) | (4,305) | 3,029 | (620) | 7,473 | 462 | 2,686 | (16,985) | 10,001 | (840) |
| Net income (loss) | 26,919 | 12,002 | 5,416 | (4,415) | 6,142 | (10,722) | (2,212) | (8,895) | 39,922 | (15,687) | 130,406 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (266) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (150) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (266) | (150) | (103) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company | $ 27,185 | $ 12,002 | $ 5,416 | $ (4,415) | $ 6,292 | $ (10,722) | $ (2,212) | $ (8,895) | $ 40,188 | $ (15,537) | $ 130,509 |
| Net income (loss) per basic share of common stock attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company (USD per share) | $ 0.47 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.09 | $ (0.08) | $ 0.11 | $ (0.19) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.15) | $ 0.70 | $ (0.27) | $ 0.45 |
| Net income (loss) per diluted share of common stock attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company (USD per share) | $ 0.47 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.09 | $ (0.08) | $ 0.11 | $ (0.19) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.15) | $ 0.69 | $ (0.27) | $ 0.45 |
| Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 55,073 | 54,637 | 55,146 | 54,775 | 54,683 | 56,834 | 58,707 | 58,689 | 54,907 | 57,217 | 56,857 |
| Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 55,956 | 55,211 | 55,486 | 54,775 | 54,683 | 56,834 | 58,707 | 58,689 | 55,381 | 57,217 | 56,998 |
| Cash dividends per share of common stock (USD per share) | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | |
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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gains (losses) included in results of operations resulting from the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment, which do not qualify for treatment as discontinued operations. This item does not include any gain (loss) recognized on the sale of oil and gas property or timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations 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) derived from continuing operations during 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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- Definition
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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- Definition
The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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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- Definition
Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
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. Excludes Selling, General and Administrative Expense. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. 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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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. 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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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts - Schedule (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Year Ended December 31:, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Year Ended December 31:
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| Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||
| Balance Beginning of Period | $ 1,885 | $ 2,789 | $ 4,246 |
| Additions Charged to Revenues, Costs, Expenses | 1,717 | 1,749 | 181 |
| Deductions Amounts Charged Off-Net | 1,111 | 2,653 | 1,341 |
| Increase (Decrease) Recorded Acquisitions (Divestitures) | 0 | 0 | (297) |
| Balance End of Period | $ 2,491 | $ 1,885 | $ 2,789 |
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Adjustment made to the allowance for doubtful accounts valuation in consideration of acquisitions and divestitures. No definition available.
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against revenues, the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. No definition available.
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of the deductions in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, representing receivables written off as uncollectible and portions of the reserves utilized, respectively. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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