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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, 2010 $ 3,539,970 $ 88,074 $ 1,368,487 $ (105,616) $ 2,135,507 $ 3,486,452 $ 53,518
Add (Deduct)              
Net income attributable to U.S. Cellular shareholders 175,041       175,041 175,041  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity 23,532           23,532
Repurchase of Common Shares (62,294)     (62,294)   (62,294)  
Incentive and compensation plans 1,965   57 15,093 (13,185) 1,965  
Stock-based compensation awards 20,183   20,183     20,183  
Tax windfall (shortfall) from stock awards (1,386)   (1,386)     (1,386)  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (21,094)           (21,094)
Ending 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 111,006       111,006 111,006  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity 30,019           30,019
Repurchase of Common Shares (20,045)     (20,045)   (20,045)  
Incentive and compensation plans (2,042)   137 7,138 (9,317) (2,042)  
Stock-based compensation awards 21,249   21,249     21,249  
Tax windfall (shortfall) from stock awards (1,518)   (1,518)     (1,518)  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (22,970)           (22,970)
Adjust investment in subsidiaries for noncontrolling interest purchases 3,658   5,244     5,244 (1,586)
Other (27)           (27)
Ending 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 140,038       140,038 140,038  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests classified as equity 4,251           4,251
Common and Series A Common Shares dividends (482,270)       (482,270) (482,270)  
Repurchase of Common Shares (18,544)     (18,544)   (18,544)  
Incentive and compensation plans 6,073   222 19,576 (13,725) 6,073  
Stock-based compensation awards 15,467   15,467     15,467  
Tax windfall (shortfall) from stock awards (3,267)   (3,267)     (3,267)  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (3,576)           (3,576)
Adjust investment in subsidiaries for noncontrolling interest purchases (52)   (146)     (146) 94
Deconsolidation of partnerships (43,770)           (43,770)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013 $ 3,409,597 $ 88,074 $ 1,424,729 $ (164,692) $ 2,043,095 $ 3,391,206 $ 18,391