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Earnings or Loss per Ordinary Share (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of calculations of our basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS)
The details of the calculations of our basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) are set forth in the following table:
 
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September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
in millions, except share amounts
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders (basic and diluted EPS computation)
$
157.1

 
$
(830.1
)
 
$
(171.6
)
 
$
(842.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares (basic EPS computation)
779,708,147

 
796,152,814

 
784,112,867

 
632,698,780

Incremental shares attributable to the assumed exercise of outstanding options and SARs and the release of share units upon vesting (treasury stock method)
10,378,194

 
—

 
—

 
—

Weighted average common shares (diluted EPS computation)
790,086,341

 
796,152,814

 
784,112,867

 
632,698,780
Details of Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to LGI Stockholders
The details of our net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders are set forth below:
 
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Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
in millions
Amounts attributable to Liberty Global shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
$
157.1

 
$
(818.5
)
 
$
(505.1
)
 
$
(828.4
)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operation
—

 
(11.6
)
 
333.5

 
(14.3
)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Global shareholders
$
157.1

 
$
(830.1
)
 
$
(171.6
)
 
$
(842.7
)