Investments in Equity Securities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investments in Equity Securities

Investments in equity securities, the majority of which are carried at fair value, are summarized as follows:

	December 31,
	2019		2018
	amounts in thousands
Charter (a)	$	2,599,253	1,526,984
Other investments (b)	6,040		6,533
	$	2,605,293	1,533,517

(a) A portion of the Charter equity securities are considered covered shares and subject to certain contractual restrictions in accordance with the indemnification agreement entered into by GCI Liberty. Pursuant to the indemnification agreement, GCI Liberty has agreed to indemnify LI LLC for certain payments made to a holder of LI LLC 1.75% exchangeable debentures due 2046.

(b) The Company has elected the measurement alternative for a portion of these securities.