2.4.0.8108 - Disclosure - Basis of presentationtruefalsefalse1false falsefalseeol_PE715633--1310-Q0007_STD_181_20130630_0http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001369786duration2013-01-01T00:00:002013-06-30T00:00:001false 4us-gaap_BusinessDescriptionAndBasisOfPresentationTextBlockus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00<div> Note 1. Basis of presentation:  Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. We prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements following rules for interim reporting as prescribed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). As permitted under those rules, we have condensed or omitted a number of footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). It is management’s opinion that these financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, operating results and cash flows. Operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of future or annual results. We are organized as a single reportable segment comprised of operations which develop, source and market generic injectable products for sale in the United States, deriving a significant portion of our revenues from a single class of pharmaceutical wholesale customers in the United States. The condensed consolidated financial statements include Sagent as well as our wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We account for our investment in Sagent Agila LLC (formerly Sagent Strides LLC) using the equity method of accounting, as our interest in the entity provides for joint financial and operational control. On June 4, 2013, we acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in Kanghong Sagent (Chengdu) Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., (“KSCP”) from our former joint venture partner, and accordingly, the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2013 includes KSCP as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Prior to the acquisition, we accounted for our investment in KSCP using the equity method of accounting, as our interest in the entity provided for joint financial and operational control. Operating results of KSCP, prior to the acquisition of the remaining 50% equity interest, are reported on a one-month lag. You should read these statements in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2012, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2013. Goodwill Goodwill is recognized as the excess cost of an acquired entity over the net amount assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather tested for impairment on an annual basis and more often if circumstances require. Impairment losses are recognized whenever the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. We test goodwill for impairment at least annually on October 1.   Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. The cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed when incurred, while expenditures for refurbishments and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Provisions for depreciation are computed for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the related asset and for leasehold improvements over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the related asset or the term of the related lease as follows:   <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" align="center">  <tr> <td width="51%"></td> <td valign="bottom" width="2%"></td> <td width="47%"></td> </tr>  <tr> <td valign="top">Land and land improvements</td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="top">Remaining term of Chinese land use right</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Building and improvements</td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="top">5 to 40 years or remaining term of leasehold</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Machinery, equipment, furniture, and fixtures</td> <td valign="bottom">  </td> <td valign="top">3 to 10 years</td> </tr> </table> Property, plant and equipment that is purchased or constructed which requires a period of time before the assets are ready for their intended use are accounted for as construction-in-progress. Construction-in-progress is recorded at acquisition cost, including installation costs and associated interest costs. Construction-in-progress is transferred to specific property, plant and equipment accounts and commences depreciation when these assets are ready for their intended use. The capitalization of interest costs commences when expenditures for the asset have been made, activities that are necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use are in progress and interest cost is being incurred. The capitalization period ends when the asset is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. </div>falsefalsefalsenonnum:textBlockItemTypenaThe entire disclosure for the business description and basis of presentation concepts. Business description describes the nature and type of organization including but not limited to organizational structure as may be applicable to holding companies, parent and subsidiary relationships, business divisions, business units, business segments, affiliates and information about significant ownership of the reporting entity. Basis of presentation describes the underlying basis used to prepare the financial statements (for example, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting, IFRS).No definition available.false0Basis of presentationfalseBasis of presentationUnKnownUnKnownUnKnownUnKnowntruefalsefalseSheethttp://www.sagentpharma.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsBusinessDescriptionAndBasisOfPresentationTextBlock11