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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Fair Value Measurements Table [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

The fair values of derivative financial instruments classified as assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows (in millions):

 

     June 30, 2011  December 31, 2010
        Fair Value Measurements    Fair Value Measurements
     Fair Value Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Level 2 Level 3
Assets:                 
Interest rate swaps$ 223 $ 223 $ $ 176 $ 176 $
Foreign currency                 
 forwards        1   1  
     $ 223 $ 223 $ $ 177 $ 177 $
                      
Liabilities:                 
Cross-currency swaps$ 48 $ 48 $ $ $ $
Equity award                  
 reimbursement                 
 obligation  22     22   20     20
     $ 70 $ 48 $ 22 $ 20 $ $ 20
Schedule of Changes in the Fair Value of Liabilities Valued Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

Changes in the fair value of the equity award reimbursement obligation, valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), are presented below (in millions):

                      
Balance as of December 31, 2009$ 35
Gains recognized in other expense, net  (5)
Payments to Time Warner for awards exercised  (10)
Balance as of December 31, 2010  20
Losses recognized in other expense, net  5
Payments to Time Warner for awards exercised  (3)
Balance as of June 30, 2011$ 22