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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total
Series A Common and Common Shares
Additional Paid-In Capital
Treasury Shares
Retained Earnings
Total U.S. Cellular Shareholders' Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2011 $ 3,675,917 $ 88,074 $ 1,387,341 $ (152,817) $ 2,297,363 $ 3,619,961 $ 55,956
Add (Deduct)              
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders 115,177       115,177 115,177  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity 13,038           13,038
Incentive and compensation plans (2,303)   165 6,760 (9,228) (2,303)  
Stock-based compensation awards 10,960   10,960     10,960  
Tax windfall (shortfall) from stock awards 544   544     544  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (643)           (643)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2012 3,812,690 88,074 1,399,010 (146,057) 2,403,312 3,744,339 68,351
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012 3,795,247 88,074 1,412,453 (165,724) 2,399,052 3,733,855 61,392
Add (Deduct)              
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders 148,305       148,305 148,305  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity 6,061           6,061
Common and Series A Common Shares dividends 482,270       482,270 482,270  
Repurchase of Common Shares (18,425)     (18,425)   (18,425)  
Incentive and compensation plans (1,984)   222 6,976 (9,182) (1,984)  
Stock-based compensation awards 6,530   6,530     6,530  
Tax windfall (shortfall) from stock awards (746)   (746)     (746)  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (3,292)           (3,292)
Adjust investment in subsidiaries for noncontrolling interest purchases (31)   (31)     (31)  
Deconsolidation of partnerships (43,770)           (43,770)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2013 $ 3,405,625 $ 88,074 $ 1,418,428 $ (177,173) $ 2,055,905 $ 3,385,234 $ 20,391