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GCI Liberty (GCI Liberty) Gross Property, Plant and Equipment : $2,754.7 Mil (As of Dec. 2017)


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What is GCI Liberty Gross Property, Plant and Equipment?

GCI Liberty's quarterly gross PPE increased from Jun. 2017 ($2,682.6 Mil) to Sep. 2017 ($2,714.8 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2017 ($2,714.8 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($2,754.7 Mil).

GCI Liberty's annual gross PPE increased from Dec. 2015 ($2,384.5 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($2,614.9 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2016 ($2,614.9 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($2,754.7 Mil).


GCI Liberty Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Historical Data

The historical data trend for GCI Liberty's Gross Property, Plant and Equipment can be seen below:

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GCI Liberty Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Chart

GCI Liberty Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Gross Property, Plant and Equipment
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,141.33 2,341.51 2,384.53 2,614.88 2,754.67

GCI Liberty Quarterly Data
Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17
Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,614.88 2,642.13 2,682.58 2,714.78 2,754.67

GCI Liberty Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Calculation

Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) are the fixed assets of the company. Fixed assets are also known as non-current assets.

Property, plant, and equipment includes assets that will - in the normal course of business - neither be used up in the next year nor will become a part of any product sold to customers.

Some of the most common parts of property, plant, and equipment are:


Land
Buildings (and leasehold improvements)
Transportation equipment
Manufacturing equipment
Office equipment
Office furniture

Companies with lots of property, plant, and equipment often have special categories. For example, railroad property includes:


Track
Ties
Ballast
Bridges
Tunnels
Signals
Locomotives
Freight Cars

There is often a note in the financial statements - found in a company's 10-K - that will explain the different categories of property a company owns.

The market value of property, plant, and equipment can differ tremendously from the book value of property, plant, and equipment.

For example, when Berkshire Hathaway liquidated its textile mills, it had to pay the buyers of the company's manufacturing equipment to haul the equipment away. That property, plant, and equipment was literally worth less than zero. On the other hand, some companies own thousands of acres of land.

All property, plant, and equipment other than land is depreciated. Land is never depreciated. However, land is not marked up to market value either. Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), land is shown on the balance sheet at cost.

The property, plant, and equipment line shown on the balance sheet is usually net property, plant, and equipment. This means it is the cost of the property, plant, and equipment less accumulated depreciation.


GCI Liberty  (NAS:GNCMA) Gross Property, Plant and Equipment Explanation

A company with durable competitive advantage doesn't need to constantly upgrade its equipment to stay competitive. The company replaces when it wears out. On the other hand, a company without any advantages must replace to keep pace.

Difference between a company with a moat and one without is that the company with the competitive advantage finances new equipment through internal cash flows, whereas the no advantage company requires debt to finance.

Producing a consistent product that doesn't change equates to consistent profits. There is no need to upgrade plants which frees up cash for other ventures. Think Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson etc.


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GCI Liberty (GCI Liberty) Business Description

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GCI Liberty Inc formerly known as General Communication is the communication service provider in Alaska. It offers data, wireless, video, voice and managed services to consumer and business customers throughout Alaska and nationwide.
Executives
Ronald A Duncan director
Gregory B Maffei director, 10 percent owner, officer: President and CEO 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Renee L Wilm officer: Chief Legal Officer 12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Brian J Wendling officer: CAO/PFO 12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Albert E Rosenthaler officer: Chief Corp. Dev. Officer 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Gregg L Engles director 1225 SEVENTEENTH STREET, SUITE 1000, DENVER CO 80202
Sue Ann Hamilton director 12405 POWERSCOURT DRIVE, ST. LOUIS MO 63131
Richard R Green director 1550 WEWATTA STREET, STE 1000, DENVER CO 80202
Donne F Fisher director 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Mark D Carleton officer: Chief Financial Officer 12300 LIBERTY BLVD., ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Richard N Baer officer: Chief Legal Officer
Liberty Interactive Corp 10 percent owner 12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
John W Stanton other: Former 10% owner 3650 131ST AVE SE #400, WESTERN WIRELESS CORP, BELLEVUE WA 98006
John C Malone director, officer: Chairman of the Board 12300 LIBERTY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Theresa E Gillespie 10 percent owner 3650 131ST AVE. S.E. #400 WESTERN WIRELESS CORP STE 100 BELLEVUE WA 98006

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