XML 99 R74.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.3.0.814

Segment and Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
--- | --- | --- | ---
Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | $ 1,342 | $ 1,290 | $ 1,263 | $ 1,302 | $ 1,196 | $ 1,206 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,205 | $ 1,140 | $ 2,615 | $ 2,498 | $ 5,051 | $ 4,702 | $ 4,270
Operating Profit | 582 | (1,148) | $ 366 | 476 | $ 420 | 271 | $ 395 | $ 423 | $ 269 | 1,083 | 896 | 113 | 1,358 | 1,170
Depreciation & Amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 134 | 137 | 141
Capital Expenditures |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 92 | 117 | 96
Assets held for sale |  | 0 |  |  |  | 97 |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 97 |
Total Assets | 6,013 | 6,771 |  |  |  | 6,061 |  |  |  | 6,013 |  | 6,771 | 6,061 |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (86) | (76) | (69)
Operating Profit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 0 | 0
Total operating segments [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,051 | 4,702 | 4,270
Operating Profit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 282 | 1,617 | 1,413
Depreciation & Amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 124 | 126 | 124
Capital Expenditures |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 84 | 100 | 83
Total Assets |  | 3,719 |  |  |  | 3,751 |  |  |  |  |  | 3,719 | 3,751 |
Unallocated expense [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 0 | 0
Operating Profit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (169) | (259) | (243)
Restructuring costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 16 |  |
Unallocated expense [Member] | Cost Structure Reduction [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 64 | 156
Unallocated expense [Member] | Non-Cash Impairment Charge [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 36 |
Unallocated expense [Member] | Lease Commitments / Terminations [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 13 | 52
Corporate [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Depreciation & Amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10 | 11 | 17
Capital Expenditures |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8 | 17 | 13
Total Assets |  | 3,052 |  |  |  | 2,213 |  |  |  |  |  | 3,052 | 2,213 |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | (22) |  |  | (21) |  |  |  |  |  | (43) | (43) |  |  |
Operating Profit | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 0 |  |  |
Insurance recoveries | 45 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 80 |  |  |  |
Legal settlement charge | 4 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 34 |  |  |  |
S&P Ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 658 |  |  | 664 |  |  |  |  |  | 1,264 | 1,233 | 2,455 | 2,274 | 2,034
Operating Profit | 361 |  |  | 308 |  |  |  |  |  | 652 | 548 | (583) | 882 | 809
Depreciation & Amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 43 | 45 | 43
Capital Expenditures |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 33 | 40 | 43
Total Assets |  | 624 |  |  |  | 630 |  |  |  |  |  | 624 | 630 |
S&P Capital IQ [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 324 |  |  | 307 |  |  |  |  |  | 644 | 608 | 1,237 | 1,170 | 1,124
Operating Profit | 63 |  |  | 54 |  |  |  |  |  | 125 | 107 | 228 | 189 | 183
Depreciation & Amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50 | 49 | 50
Capital Expenditures |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 38 | 39 | 22
Total Assets |  | 1,011 |  |  |  | 1,054 |  |  |  |  |  | 1,011 | 1,054 |
S&P Indices [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 148 |  |  | 133 |  |  |  |  |  | 291 | 269 | 552 | 493 | 388
Operating Profit | 96 |  |  | 82 |  |  |  |  |  | 191 | 174 | 347 | 266 | 202
Depreciation & Amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7 | 10 | 8
Capital Expenditures |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 | 4 | 2
Total Assets |  | 1,166 |  |  |  | 1,160 |  |  |  |  |  | 1,166 | 1,160 |
C&C [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 234 |  |  | 219 |  |  |  |  |  | 459 | 431 | 893 | 841 | 793
Operating Profit | 87 |  |  | 77 |  |  |  |  |  | 173 | 146 | 290 | 280 | 219
Depreciation & Amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 24 | 22 | 23
Capital Expenditures |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 11 | 17 | $ 16
Total Assets |  | $ 918 |  |  |  | $ 907 |  |  |  |  |  | $ 918 | $ 907 |
Total operating segments [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 1,342 |  |  | 1,302 |  |  |  |  |  | 2,615 | 2,498 |  |  |
Operating Profit | 607 |  |  | 521 |  |  |  |  |  | 1,141 | 975 |  |  |
Unallocated expense [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 0 |  |  |
Operating Profit | $ (25) |  |  | $ (45) |  |  |  |  |  | $ (58) | $ (79) |  |  |

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. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.18) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 12 -Article 7 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_Assets
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Amount classified as assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 205 -SubTopic 20 -Section 45 -Paragraph 10 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=51716988&loc=d3e1107-107759 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 205 -SubTopic 20 -Section 45 -Paragraph 11 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=51716988&loc=SL51721533-107759 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (e) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=51719941&loc=d3e2941-110230 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 205 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 5B -Subparagraph (e) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=51717284&loc=SL51721673-107760 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 9 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=51824106&loc=d3e2473-110228 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The amount recovered from insurance. These recoveries reduce costs and losses that are reported as a separate line item under operating expenses. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_InsuranceRecoveries
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The amount of loss pertaining to the specified contingency that was charged against earnings in the period, including the effects of revisions in previously reported estimates. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=25496072&loc=d3e14326-108349 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LossContingencyLossInPeriod
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of 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. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6394359&loc=d3e17939-110869 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140864-122747 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140904-122747 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section P -Subsection 3, 4 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_Revenues
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationProfitLossAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis=us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis=us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis=us-gaap_MaterialReconcilingItemsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis=mhfi_CostStructureReductionMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis=mhfi_NonCashImpairmentChargeMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis=us-gaap_ContractTerminationMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis=us-gaap_CorporateNonSegmentMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=mhfi_StandardAndPoorsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=mhfi_StandardAndPoorCapitalIqMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=mhfi_StandardAndPoorsIndicesMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=mhfi_CommoditiesCommercialMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=us-gaap_MaterialReconcilingItemsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |