For convertible preferred stock, the initial conversion price per common share, subject to certain adjustments.

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The cash outflow for cost incurred directly with the issuance of an equity security.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Financing Activities
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The percentage rate used to calculate dividend payments on preferred stock.

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The aggregate liquidation preference (or restrictions) of stock classified as temporary equity that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the shares. The liquidation preference is the difference between the preference in liquidation and the par or stated values of the share. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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Convertible Preferences Shares (Details) - 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2012 - Convertible Preference Shares $ / shares in Units, ¥ in Millions, $ in Billions	USD ($) $ / shares	CNY (¥)	CNY (¥)
Convertible Preferences Shares
Initial conversion price (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 18.50
Prior to the second anniversary of the issuance date
Convertible Preferences Shares
Dividend rate per annum		2.00%
Second anniversary of the issuance date until the mandatory redemption date
Convertible Preferences Shares
Dividend rate per annum		5.00%
After the mandatory redemption date
Convertible Preferences Shares
Dividend rate per annum		8.00%
Yahoo
Convertible Preferences Shares
Liquidation preference	$ 1.7		¥ 10,700
Issuance cost \| ¥		¥ 157