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Noncontrolling Interests (Notes)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]  
Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests represents consolidated subsidiaries of which the Company owns less than 100%. The Company is a holding company whose principal asset is a controlling equity interest in Charter Holdings, the indirect owner of the Company’s cable systems. Noncontrolling interests on the Company’s balance sheet consist primarily of Advance/Newhouse Partnership's (“A/N”) equity interests in Charter Holdings, which is comprised of a common ownership interest.

Net income of Charter Holdings attributable to A/N’s common noncontrolling interest for financial reporting purposes is based on the weighted average effective common ownership interest of approximately 11%, and was $192 million and $365 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $189 million and $351 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

The following table represents Charter Holdings' purchase of Charter Holdings common units from A/N and the effect on total shareholders' equity during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Number of units purchased169,428 157,075 431,767 481,175 
Amount of units purchased$46 $54 $141 $176 
Change in noncontrolling interest based on carrying value$(42)$(34)$(100)$(102)
Change in additional paid-in-capital, net of tax$(4)$(16)$(32)$(56)

Total shareholders' equity was also adjusted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 due to the changes in Charter Holdings' ownership as follows.

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Change in noncontrolling interest $14 $$$(30)
Change in additional paid-in-capital, net of tax$(12)$(6)$(2)$22