Open Text (OTEX) 10-Q 2 Feb 17 2017 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	OPEN TEXT CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,002,638
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	otex
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		263,141,058

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,722,491	$ 1,283,757
Short-term investments	3,238	11,839
Accounts receivable trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,903 as of December 31, 2016 and $6,740 as of June 30, 2016 (note 3)	315,562	285,904
Income taxes recoverable (note 14)	19,232	31,752
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	58,129	59,021
Total current assets	2,118,652	1,672,273
Property and equipment (note 4)	179,044	183,660
Goodwill (note 5)	2,597,685	2,325,586
Acquired intangible assets (note 6)	772,534	646,240
Deferred tax assets (note 14)	1,078,548	241,161
Other assets (note 7)	66,905	53,697
Deferred charges (note 8)	59,598	22,776
Long-term income taxes recoverable (note 14)	9,225	8,751
Total assets	6,882,191	5,154,144
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 9)	245,506	257,450
Current portion of long-term debt (note 10)	8,000	8,000
Deferred revenues	364,872	373,549
Income taxes payable (note 14)	24,770	32,030
Total current liabilities	643,148	671,029
Long-term liabilities:
Accrued liabilities (note 9)	30,309	29,848
Deferred credits (note 8)	6,820	8,357
Pension liability (note 11)	55,827	61,993
Long-term debt (note 10)	2,389,826	2,137,987
Deferred revenues	47,119	37,461
Long-term income taxes payable (note 14)	146,845	149,041
Deferred tax liabilities (note 14)	72,121	79,231
Total long-term liabilities	2,748,867	2,503,918
Shareholders’ equity:
Share capital (note 12) 263,000,896 and 242,809,354 Common Shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, respectively; authorized Common Shares: unlimited	1,416,644	817,788
Additional paid-in capital	158,975	147,280
Accumulated other comprehensive income	39,884	46,310
Retained earnings	1,894,802	992,546
Treasury stock, at cost (917,372 shares at December 31, 2016 and 1,267,294 at June 30, 2016, respectively)	(20,709)	(25,268)
Total OpenText shareholders' equity	3,489,596	1,978,656
Non-controlling interests	580	541
Total shareholders’ equity	3,490,176	1,979,197
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 6,882,191	$ 5,154,144

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shares	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)shares
Accounts receivable trade, allowance for doubtful accounts | $	$ 7,903	$ 6,740
Common shares issued (in shares)	263,000,896	242,809,354
Common shares outstanding (in shares)	263,000,896	242,809,354
Treasury stock (in shares)	917,372	1,267,294

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues:
License	$ 97,764	$ 81,856	$ 158,420	$ 133,187
Cloud services and subscriptions	175,061	149,099	344,748	296,889
Customer support	219,656	184,137	429,862	369,804
Professional service and other	50,228	50,255	101,343	100,002
Total revenues	542,709	465,347	1,034,373	899,882
Cost of revenues:
License	2,391	2,029	6,236	4,710
Cloud services and subscriptions	73,150	58,918	143,442	117,834
Customer support	27,349	21,689	53,087	42,197
Professional service and other	40,295	38,375	81,638	76,439
Amortization of acquired technology-based intangible assets (note 6)	24,848	18,731	47,983	38,614
Total cost of revenues	168,033	139,742	332,386	279,794
Gross profit	374,676	325,605	701,987	620,088
Operating expenses:
Research and development	64,721	45,710	123,293	92,150
Sales and marketing	102,651	85,875	197,799	163,820
General and administrative	39,914	33,767	78,111	69,336
Depreciation	15,301	13,330	30,571	26,244
Amortization of acquired customer-based intangible assets (note 6)	33,815	27,793	67,423	55,598
Special charges (recoveries) (note 17)	11,117	9,088	23,571	26,425
Total operating expenses	267,519	215,563	520,768	433,573
Income from operations	107,157	110,042	181,219	186,515
Other income (expense), net	(3,558)	961	3,141	(3,952)
Interest and other related expense, net	(27,743)	(19,187)	(55,018)	(38,233)
Income before income taxes	75,856	91,816	129,342	144,330
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes (note 14)	30,822	4,074	(828,603)	15,276
Net income for the period	45,034	87,742	957,945	129,054
Net (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	(12)	(56)	(39)	(82)
Net income attributable to OpenText	$ 45,022	$ 87,686	$ 957,906	$ 128,972
Earnings per share—basic attributable to OpenText (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ 0.36	$ 3.92	$ 0.53
Earnings per share—diluted attributable to OpenText (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18	$ 0.36	$ 3.89	$ 0.53
Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding—basic (in shares)	245,653	242,492	244,282	243,398
Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding—diluted (in shares)	247,501	243,584	246,123	244,432
Dividends declared per Common Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.115	$ 0.1	$ 0.23	$ 0.2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Parenthetical)	Jan. 24, 2017	Dec. 21, 2016
Stock split ratio		2
Subsequent Event
Stock split ratio	2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income for the period	$ 45,034	$ 87,742	$ 957,945	$ 129,054
Other comprehensive income—net of tax:
Net foreign currency translation adjustments	(11,526)	(2,751)	(10,307)	(1,028)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized (loss) - net of tax (recovery) effect of ($252) and ($515) for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively; ($380) and ($1,737) for the six months ended December, 31 2016 and 2015, respectively	(698)	(1,429)	(1,053)	(4,819)
(Gain) loss reclassified into net income - net of tax (expense) recovery effect of ($33) and $294 for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively; ($38) and $478 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	(91)	814	(108)	1,326
Actuarial gain (loss) relating to defined benefit pension plans:
Actuarial gain - net of tax expense (recovery) effect of $1,077 and ($92) for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively; $484 and $210 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	2,823	648	4,361	1,761
Amortization of actuarial loss into net income - net of tax recovery effect of $57 and $34 for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively; $119 and $66 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	134	90	281	173
Unrealized net gain on short-term investments - net of tax effect of nil for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	512	120	400	135
Total other comprehensive income, net, for the period	(8,846)	(2,508)	(6,426)	(2,452)
Total comprehensive income	36,188	85,234	951,519	126,602
Comprehensive (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	(12)	(56)	(39)	(82)
Total comprehensive income attributable to OpenText	$ 36,176	$ 85,178	$ 951,480	$ 126,520

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, tax effect	$ (252,000)	$ (515,000)	$ (380,000)	$ (1,737,000)
Gain (loss) reclassified into net income, tax effect	(33,000)	294,000	(38,000)	478,000
Actuarial gain, tax effect	1,077,000	(92,000)	484,000	210,000
Amortization of actuarial loss into net income, tax effect	57,000	34,000	119,000	66,000
Unrealized net gain (loss) on short-term investments, tax effect	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME8

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income for the period	$ 957,945,000	$ 129,054,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets	145,977,000	120,456,000
Share-based compensation expense	15,712,000	13,114,000
Excess tax (benefits) on share-based compensation expense	(542,000)	(40,000)
Pension expense	2,061,000	2,325,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,654,000	2,312,000
Amortization of deferred charges and credits	4,292,000	4,598,000
Loss on sale and write down of property and equipment	0	890,000
Deferred taxes	(868,233,000)	(7,869,000)
Share in net (income) of equity investees	(5,993,000)	0
Other non-cash charges	1,033,000	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	456,000	10,880,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11,885,000	613,000
Income taxes and deferred charges and credits	(9,620,000)	294,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(23,995,000)	(14,819,000)
Deferred revenue	(47,742,000)	(48,673,000)
Other assets	(5,420,000)	3,523,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	180,470,000	216,658,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions of property and equipment	(32,274,000)	(29,899,000)
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments	9,212,000	5,324,000
Other investing activities	(563,000)	(3,680,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(515,878,000)	(60,260,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation expense	542,000	40,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt (note 10)	256,875,000	0
Proceeds from issuance of Common Shares from exercise of stock options and ESPP	10,701,000	7,988,000
Proceeds from issuance of Common Shares under the public Equity Offering (note 12)	604,223,000	0
Repayment of long-term debt and revolver	(4,000,000)	(4,000,000)
Debt issuance costs	(4,155,000)	0
Equity issuance costs	(18,127,000)	0
Payments of dividends to shareholders	(55,650,000)	(47,528,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	790,409,000	(119,636,000)
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash held in foreign currencies	(16,267,000)	(10,798,000)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period	438,734,000	25,964,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1,283,757,000	699,999,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	1,722,491,000	725,963,000
Common Shares
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common Shares repurchased	0	(65,509,000)
Treasury Stock
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common Shares repurchased	0	(10,627,000)
CCM Business
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	(315,000,000)	0
Recommind Inc
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	(170,107,000)	0
CEM Business
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	(7,289,000)	0
ANXeBusiness Corp.
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	143,000	0
Daegis Inc.
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	0	(22,146,000)
Acquisitions Prior to Fiscal 2016
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	$ 0	$ (9,859,000)

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Open Text Corporation and our subsidiaries, collectively referred to as "OpenText" or the "Company". We wholly own all of our subsidiaries with the exception of Open Text South Africa Proprietary Ltd. (OT South Africa), GXS, Inc. (GXS Korea) and EC1 Pte. Ltd. (GXS Singapore), which as of December 31, 2016 , were 90% , 85% and 81% owned, respectively, by OpenText. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q: (i) the term “Fiscal 2017” means our fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017; (ii) the term “Fiscal 2016” means our fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2015 and ended June 30, 2016; (iii) the term “Fiscal 2015” means our fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2014 and ended June 30, 2015; and (iv) the term "Fiscal 2014" means our fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2013 and ended June 30, 2014. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are expressed in U.S. dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). The information furnished reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented and includes the financial results of Recommind, Inc. (Recommind), with effect from July 20, 2016, and certain customer communication management software and services assets and liabilities acquired from HP Inc. (CCM Business), with effect from July 31, 2016 (see note 18 "Acquisitions"). Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . These estimates, judgments and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable at that time, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from those estimates. In particular, significant estimates, judgments and assumptions include those related to: (i) revenue recognition, (ii) allowance for doubtful accounts, (iii) testing of goodwill for impairment, (iv) the valuation of acquired intangible assets, (v) the valuation of long-lived assets, (vi) the recognition of contingencies, (vii) restructuring accruals, (viii) acquisition accruals and pre-acquisition contingencies, (ix) the realization of investment tax credits, (x) the valuation of stock options granted and obligations related to share-based payments, including the valuation of our long-term incentive plan, (xi) the valuation of pension assets and obligations, and (xii) accounting for income taxes. Share Split As a result of the two -for-one share split, effected January 24, 2017 by way of a share sub-division, all current and historical period per share data and number of Common Shares outstanding in these the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented on a post share split basis. See note 12 "Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-based Payments" for additional information about the share split.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Definition of a Business In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-01, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the definition of a Business" (ASU 2017-01) which amends the current definition of a business. Under ASU 2017-01, to be considered a business, an acquisition would have to include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contributes to the ability to create outputs. ASU 2017-01 further states that when substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single asset (or a group of similar assets), the assets acquired would not represent a business. The new guidance also narrows the definition of the term “outputs” to be consistent with how it is described in Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The changes to the definition of a business will likely result in more acquisitions being accounted for as asset acquisitions. ASU 2017-01 is effective for us for acquisitions commencing on or after the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of this guidance will be applied prospectively on or after the effective date. We have not early adopted ASU 2017-01. Statement of Cash Flows In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash" (ASU 2016-18) which amends the current guidance to clarify how the presentation of changes in restricted cash should be presented in the statement of cash flows. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" (ASU 2016-15) which clarifies how companies should present and classify certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. Both ASU 2016-18 and ASU 2016-15 are effective for us during the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of these two standards on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Income Taxes In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory" (ASU 2016-16). ASU 2016-16 primarily changes the timing of when certain intercompany transactions are recognized within the provision for income taxes among other things. ASU 2016-16 is effective for us during the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, on a modified retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2016-16 on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Financial Instruments In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (ASU 2016-13), which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. ASU 2016-13 is effective for us in our first quarter for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, with earlier adoption permitted beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2016-13 on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 “Financial Instruments - Overall (Topic 825): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (ASU 2016-01). This update requires that all equity investments be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income (other than those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee). This update also requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. Additionally, this update eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities and eliminates the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet for public entities. ASU 2016-01 is effective for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2016-01 on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Share-based Compensation In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718)." This standard makes several modifications to Topic 718 related to the accounting for forfeitures, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation and the financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies. ASU 2016-09 also clarifies the statement of cash flows presentation for certain components of share-based awards. The standard is effective for us during the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07, "Investments - Equity Method and Join Ventures (Topic 323): Simplifying the Transition to Equity Method of Accounting" (ASU 2016-07). The amendments in this update require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring any additional interest in an investee to the current basis of the investor's previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. Upon qualifying for equity method accounting, no retroactive adjustment of the investment is required. We adopted ASU 2016-07 in the first quarter of our Fiscal 2017. The adoption did not have a material impact on our reported financial position or results of operations and cash flows. Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” (ASU 2016-02), which supersedes the guidance in former ASC Topic 840 “Leases”. The most significant change will result in the recognition of lease assets for the right to use the underlying asset and lease liabilities for the obligation to make lease payments by lessees, for those leases classified as operating leases under current guidance. The new guidance will also require significant additional disclosures about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows related to leases. This standard is effective for us for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, with early adoption permitted. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, entities are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the effect that the pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Although we have not completed our assessment, we do not expect the adoption to change the recognition, measurement or presentation of lease expenses within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Cash Flows. Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (ASU 2014-09) and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance in August 2015, March 2016, April 2016 and May 2016 within ASU 2015-04, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12, respectively. These updates supersede the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition" and nearly all other existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principal of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 identifies five steps to be followed to achieve this core principal, which include (i) identifying contract(s) with customers, (ii) identifying performance obligations in the contract(s), (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract(s) and (v) recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for one year. The new guidance will now be effective for us in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Early adoption, prior to the original effective date, is not permitted. When applying ASU 2014-09 we can either apply the amendments: (i) retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients as defined within ASU 2014-09 or (ii) retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures as defined within ASU 2014-09. We are currently evaluating the effect that the pending adoption of the above mentioned ASUs will have on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. Although it may have a significant impact on our revenue recognition policies and disclosures, we have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting. There have been no other significant changes in our reported financial position or results of operations and cash flows as a result of our adoption of new accounting pronouncements or changes to our significant accounting policies that were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS	ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS Balance as of June 30, 2016 $ 6,740 Bad debt expense 3,631 Write-off /adjustments (2,468 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 7,903 Included in accounts receivable are unbilled receivables in the amount of $28.6 million as of December 31, 2016 ( June 30, 2016 — $35.6 million ).

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT As of December 31, 2016 Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Furniture and fixtures $ 20,092 $ (13,453 ) $ 6,639 Office equipment 1,130 (556 ) 574 Computer hardware 138,928 (94,269 ) 44,659 Computer software 55,937 (29,193 ) 26,744 Capitalized software development costs 59,061 (22,391 ) 36,670 Leasehold improvements 58,519 (33,798 ) 24,721 Land and buildings 48,386 (9,349 ) 39,037 Total $ 382,053 $ (203,009 ) $ 179,044 As of June 30, 2016 Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Furniture and fixtures $ 20,462 $ (12,505 ) $ 7,957 Office equipment 823 (226 ) 597 Computer hardware 134,688 (89,351 ) 45,337 Computer software 51,991 (25,134 ) 26,857 Capitalized software development costs 53,540 (16,830 ) 36,710 Leasehold improvements 57,061 (30,743 ) 26,318 Land and buildings 48,529 (8,645 ) 39,884 Total $ 367,094 $ (183,434 ) $ 183,660

Goodwill

Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL	GOODWILL Goodwill is recorded when the consideration paid for an acquisition of a business exceeds the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets. The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill since June 30, 2016: Balance as of June 30, 2016 $ 2,325,586 Acquisition of Recommind, Inc. (note 18) 93,985 Acquisition of CCM Business (note 18) 178,144 Adjustments relating to prior acquisitions (note 18) (30 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 2,597,685

Acquired Intangible Assets

Acquired Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS	ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS As of December 31, 2016 Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Technology assets $ 485,373 $ (203,831 ) $ 281,542 Customer assets 858,106 (367,114 ) 490,992 Total $ 1,343,479 $ (570,945 ) $ 772,534 As of June 30, 2016 Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Technology assets $ 359,573 $ (155,848 ) $ 203,725 Customer assets 790,506 (347,991 ) 442,515 Total $ 1,150,079 $ (503,839 ) $ 646,240 The weighted average amortization periods for acquired technology and customer intangible assets are approximately five years and seven years, respectively. The following table shows the estimated future amortization expense for the fiscal years indicated. This calculation assumes no future adjustments to acquired intangible assets: Fiscal years ending June 30, 2017 (six months ended June 30) $ 113,378 2018 218,992 2019 191,593 2020 120,079 2021 45,872 2022 and beyond 82,620 Total $ 772,534

Other Assets

Other Assets	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
OTHER ASSETS	OTHER ASSETS As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Deposits and restricted cash $ 13,445 $ 10,715 Deferred implementation costs 22,435 18,116 Investments 23,608 18,062 Long-term prepaid expenses and other long-term assets 7,417 6,804 Total $ 66,905 $ 53,697 Deposits and restricted cash relate to security deposits provided to landlords in accordance with facility lease agreements and cash restricted per the terms of certain contractual-based agreements. Deferred implementation costs relate to deferred direct and relevant costs on implementation of long-term contracts, to the extent such costs can be recovered through guaranteed contract revenues. Investments relate to certain non-marketable equity securities in which we are a limited partner. Our interest, individually, in each of these investees range from 4% to below 20% . These investments are accounted for using the equity method. Our share of net income or losses based on our interest in these investments is recorded as a component of other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , our share of income from these investments was $0.5 million and $6.0 million , respectively ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — nil , respectively). Long-term prepaid expenses and other long-term assets primarily relate to advance payments on long-term licenses that are being amortized over the applicable terms of the licenses.

Deferred Charges and Credits

Deferred Charges and Credits	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred Costs [Abstract]
DEFERRED CHARGES AND CREDITS	DEFERRED CHARGES AND CREDITS Deferred charges and credits relate to cash taxes payable and the elimination of deferred tax balances relating to legal entity consolidations completed as part of internal reorganizations of our international subsidiaries. Deferred charges and credits are amortized to income tax expense over periods of 6 to 15 years.

Accounts Payable And Accrued Li

Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES	ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are comprised of the following: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Accounts payable—trade $ 33,800 $ 35,804 Accrued salaries and commissions 67,120 77,813 Accrued liabilities 116,334 113,272 Accrued interest on Senior Notes 24,011 23,562 Amounts payable in respect of restructuring and other Special charges 3,423 5,109 Asset retirement obligations 818 1,890 Total $ 245,506 $ 257,450 Long-term accrued liabilities As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Amounts payable in respect of restructuring and other Special charges $ 1,874 $ 3,986 Other accrued liabilities* 19,650 19,138 Asset retirement obligations 8,785 6,724 Total $ 30,309 $ 29,848 * Other accrued liabilities consist primarily of tenant allowances, deferred rent and lease fair value adjustments relating to certain facilities acquired through business acquisitions. Asset retirement obligations We are required to return certain of our leased facilities to their original state at the conclusion of our lease. As of December 31, 2016 , the present value of this obligation was $9.6 million ( June 30, 2016 — $8.6 million ), with an undiscounted value of $10.5 million ( June 30, 2016 — $9.2 million ).

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt Long-term debt is comprised of the following: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Total debt Senior Notes 2026 $ 850,000 $ 600,000 Senior Notes 2023 800,000 800,000 Term Loan B 776,000 780,000 Total principal payments due 2,426,000 2,180,000 Premium on Senior Notes 2026 6,875 — Debt issuance costs (35,049 ) (34,013 ) Total amount outstanding 2,397,826 2,145,987 Less: Current portion of long-term debt Term Loan B 8,000 8,000 Non-current portion of long-term debt $ 2,389,826 $ 2,137,987 Senior Notes 2026 On May 31, 2016, we issued $600 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2026 (Senior Notes 2026) in an unregistered offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and to certain persons in offshore transactions pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. Senior Notes 2026 bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1, commencing on December 1, 2016. Senior Notes 2026 will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier redeemed, in accordance with their terms, or repurchased. On December 20, 2016, we issued an additional $250 million in aggregate principal amount by reopening the previously issued Senior Notes 2026 at an issue price of 102.75% . The additional notes have identical terms, are fungible with and are a part of a single series with the $600 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes 2026. The outstanding aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes 2026, after taking into consideration the additional issuance, is $850 million . For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we recorded interest expense of $9.4 million and $18.2 million , respectively, relating to Senior Notes 2026. Senior Notes 2023 On January 15, 2015, we issued $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2023 (Senior Notes 2023) in an unregistered offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and to certain persons in offshore transactions pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. Senior Notes 2023 bear interest at a rate of 5.625% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15, commencing on July 15, 2015. Senior Notes 2023 will mature on January 15, 2023, unless earlier redeemed, in accordance with their terms, or repurchased. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we recorded interest expense of $11.2 million and $22.5 million , respectively, relating to Senior Notes 2023 ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — $11.2 million and $22.5 million , respectively). Term Loan B In connection with the acquisition of GXS Group, Inc. (GXS), on January 16, 2014, we entered into a credit facility, which provides for a $800 million term loan facility (Term Loan B). Borrowings under Term Loan B are secured by a first charge over substantially all of our assets on a pari passu basis with the Revolver (defined below). We entered into Term Loan B and borrowed the full amount on January 16, 2014. Term Loan B has a seven year term and repayments made under Term Loan B are equal to 0.25% of the original principal amount in equal quarterly installments for the life of Term Loan B, with the remainder due at maturity. Borrowings under Term Loan B currently bear a floating rate of interest at a rate per annum equal to 2.5% plus the higher of LIBOR or 0.75% . For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we recorded interest expense of $6.5 million and $13.0 million , respectively, relating to Term Loan B ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — $6.6 million and $13.1 million , respectively). Revolver As of December 31, 2016 we had a $300 million undrawn committed revolving credit facility (the Revolver). Subsequently, on January 13, 2017 we drew down $200 million from the Revolver, to partially finance the Dell-EMC Acquisition (as defined in note 18 "Acquisitions") and on January 26, 2017, we drew down an additional $25 million from the Revolver for miscellaneous general corporate purposes. Furthermore on February 1, 2017, we amended the Revolver to increase the total commitments under the revolving credit facility from $300 million to $450 million (see note 22 "Subsequent Events"). Borrowings under the Revolver are secured by a first charge over substantially all of our assets, and on a pari passu basis with Term Loan B. The Revolver will mature on December 22, 2019 with no fixed repayment date prior to the end of the term. Borrowings under the Revolver bear interest per annum at a floating rate of LIBOR plus a fixed rate that is dependent on our consolidated net leverage ratio. Debt Issuance Costs and Premium on Senior Notes Debt issuance costs relate primarily to costs incurred for the purpose of obtaining our credit facilities and issuing our Senior Notes and are being amortized over the respective terms of the Senior Notes, Term Loan B and the Revolver, using the effective interest method. In connection with the recent reopening of Senior Notes 2026, we incurred debt issuance costs of approximately $3.7 million , of which $2.8 million had been paid as of December 31, 2016. The premium on Senior Notes 2026 represents the excess of the proceeds received over the face value of Senior Notes 2026. This premium is amortized as a credit to interest expense over the term of Senior Notes 2026 using the effective interest method.

Pension Plans and Other Post Re

Pension Plans and Other Post Retirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS	PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS The following table provides details of our defined benefit pension plans and long-term employee benefit obligations for Open Text Document Technologies GmbH (CDT), GXS GmbH ( GXS GER ) and GXS Philippines, Inc. ( GXS PHP ) as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 : As of December 31, 2016 Total benefit obligation Current portion of benefit obligation* Non-current portion of benefit obligation CDT defined benefit plan $ 27,293 $ 578 $ 26,715 GXS Germany defined benefit plan 23,151 777 22,374 GXS Philippines defined benefit plan 3,937 73 3,864 Other plans 3,029 155 2,874 Total $ 57,410 $ 1,583 $ 55,827 As of June 30, 2016 Total benefit obligation Current portion of benefit obligation* Non-current portion of benefit obligation CDT defined benefit plan $ 29,450 $ 589 $ 28,861 GXS Germany defined benefit plan 24,729 772 23,957 GXS Philippines defined benefit plan 7,341 30 7,311 Other plans 3,330 1,466 1,864 Total $ 64,850 $ 2,857 $ 61,993 *The current portion of the benefit obligation has been included within "Accrued salaries and commissions", all within "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (see note 9 "Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities"). Defined Benefit Plans CDT Plan CDT sponsors an unfunded defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all CDT employees (CDT pension plan) which provides for old age, disability and survivors’ benefits. Benefits under the CDT pension plan are generally based on age at retirement, years of service and the employee’s annual earnings. The net periodic cost of this pension plan is determined using the projected unit credit method and several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate and estimated service costs. No contributions have been made since the inception of the plan. Actuarial gains or losses in excess of 10% of the projected benefit obligation are being amortized and recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the average remaining service period of the plan's active employees. As of December 31, 2016 , there is approximately $0.3 million in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the CDT pension plan that is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the remainder of Fiscal 2017. GXS Germany Plan As part of our acquisition of GXS in Fiscal 2014, we assumed an unfunded defined benefit pension plan covering certain German employees which provides for old age, disability and survivors' benefits. The GXS GER plan has been closed to new participants since 2006. Benefits under the GXS GER plan are generally based on a participant’s remuneration, date of hire, years of eligible service and age at retirement. The net periodic cost of this pension plan is determined using the projected unit credit method and several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate and estimated service costs. No contributions have been made since the inception of the plan. Actuarial gains or losses in excess of 10% of the projected benefit obligation are being amortized and recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the average remaining service period of the plan’s active employees. As of December 31, 2016 , there is approximately $80.3 thousand in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the GXS GER plan that is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the remainder of Fiscal 2017. GXS Philippines Plan As part of our acquisition of GXS in Fiscal 2014, we assumed a primarily unfunded defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all of the GXS Philippines employees which provides for retirement, disability and survivors' benefits. Benefits under the GXS PHP plan are generally based on a participant’s remuneration, years of eligible service and age at retirement. The net periodic cost of this pension plan is determined using the projected unit credit method and several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate and estimated service costs. Aside from an initial contribution which has a fair value of approximately $33.1 thousand as of December 31, 2016 , no additional contributions have been made since the inception of the plan. Actuarial gains or losses in excess of 10% of the projected benefit obligation are being amortized and recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the average remaining service period of the plan’s active employees. As of December 31, 2016 , there is approximately $23.5 thousand in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the GXS PHP plan that is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the remainder of Fiscal 2017. The following are the details of the change in the benefit obligation for each of the above mentioned pension plans for the periods indicated: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total Benefit obligation—beginning of period $ 29,450 $ 24,729 $ 7,341 $ 61,520 $ 26,091 $ 22,420 $ 7,025 $ 55,536 Service cost 232 195 642 1,069 422 359 1,628 2,409 Interest cost 226 186 121 533 610 543 314 1,467 Benefits paid (228 ) (391 ) (26 ) (645 ) (534 ) (770 ) (190 ) (1,494 ) Actuarial (gain) loss (768 ) (218 ) (3,836 ) (4,822 ) 3,299 2,564 (1,145 ) 4,718 Foreign exchange (gain) loss (1,619 ) (1,350 ) (305 ) (3,274 ) (438 ) (387 ) (291 ) (1,116 ) Benefit obligation—end of period 27,293 23,151 3,937 54,381 29,450 24,729 7,341 61,520 Less: Current portion (578 ) (777 ) (73 ) (1,428 ) (589 ) (772 ) (30 ) (1,391 ) Non-current portion of benefit obligation $ 26,715 $ 22,374 $ 3,864 $ 52,953 $ 28,861 $ 23,957 $ 7,311 $ 60,129 The following are details of net pension expense relating to the following pension plans: Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Pension expense: CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total Service cost $ 112 $ 94 $ 203 $ 409 $ 104 $ 85 $ 424 $ 613 Interest cost 109 90 45 244 151 137 81 369 Amortization of actuarial (gains) and losses 150 40 (12 ) 178 105 11 — 116 Net pension expense $ 371 $ 224 $ 236 $ 831 $ 360 $ 233 $ 505 $ 1,098 Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Pension expense: CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total Service cost $ 232 $ 195 $ 642 $ 1,069 $ 211 $ 188 $ 851 $ 1,250 Interest cost 226 186 121 533 305 265 162 732 Amortization of actuarial (gains) and losses 310 83 (24 ) 369 212 11 — 223 Net pension expense $ 768 $ 464 $ 739 $ 1,971 $ 728 $ 464 $ 1,013 $ 2,205 In determining the fair value of the pension plan benefit obligations as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 , respectively, we used the following weighted-average key assumptions: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 CDT GXS GER GXS PHP CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Assumptions: Salary increases 2.00% 2.00% 6.20% 2.00% 2.00% 6.20% Pension increases 1.75% 2.00% 3.25% 1.75% 2.00% 4.75% Discount rate 1.72% 1.72% 5.25% 1.56% 1.56% 4.25% Normal retirement age 65 65-67 60 65 65-67 60 Employee fluctuation rate: to age 20 —% N/A 12.19% —% N/A 7.90% to age 25 —% N/A 16.58% —% N/A 5.70% to age 30 1.00% N/A 13.97% 1.00% N/A 4.10% to age 35 0.50% N/A 10.77% 0.50% N/A 2.90% to age 40 —% N/A 7.39% —% N/A 1.90% to age 45 0.50% N/A 3.28% 0.50% N/A 1.40% to age 50 0.50% N/A —% 0.50% N/A —% from age 51 1.00% N/A —% 1.00% N/A —% Anticipated pension payments under the pension plans for the fiscal years indicated below are as follows: Fiscal years ending June 30, CDT GXS GER GXS PHP 2017 (six months ended June 30) $ 279 $ 368 $ 36 2018 598 819 88 2019 669 874 129 2020 731 923 147 2021 809 936 240 2022 to 2026 4,780 5,175 1,696 Total $ 7,866 $ 9,095 $ 2,336 Other Plans Other plans include defined benefit pension plans that are offered by certain of our foreign subsidiaries. Many of these plans were assumed through our acquisitions or are required by local regulatory requirements. These other plans are primarily unfunded, with the aggregate projected benefit obligation included in our pension liability. The net periodic cost of these plans are determined using the projected unit credit method and several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate and estimated service costs.

Share Capital, Option Plans and

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE CAPITAL, OPTION PLANS AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS	SHARE CAPITAL, OPTION PLANS AND SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS Share Split On December 21, 2016, we announced that our board of directors (the Board) approved a two -for-one share split of our outstanding Common Shares. The two -for-one share split was implemented by way of a share sub-division whereby shareholders of record on the record date received one additional Common Share for each Common Share held. The record date for the share split was January 9, 2017 and the distribution date was January 24, 2017. In connection with the share split, the Company’s articles were amended on December 22, 2016 to change the number of Common Shares, whether issued or unissued, on a two -for-one basis, such that each Common Share became two Common Shares. As a result of the two -for-one share split, all current and historical period per share data, number of Common Shares outstanding and share-based compensation awards are presented on a post share split basis. Cash Dividends For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , pursuant to the Company’s dividend policy, we declared total non-cumulative dividends of $0.1150 and $0.2300 , respectively, per Common Share, on a post share split basis, in the aggregate amount of $27.9 million and $55.7 million , respectively, which we paid during the same period. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2015 , pursuant to the Company’s dividend policy, we paid total non-cumulative dividends of $0.1000 and $0.2000 , respectively, per Common Share, on a post share split basis, in the aggregate amount of $24.2 million and $47.5 million , respectively. Share Capital Our authorized share capital includes an unlimited number of Common Shares and an unlimited number of Preference Shares. No Preference Shares have been issued. Public Offering of Common Shares On December 19, 2016, we issued 18,500,000 Common Shares in a public offering at $30.50 per share (the Equity Offering), on a post share split basis. Additionally, the underwriters partially exercised their over-allotment option and purchased an additional 1,310,604 shares at $30.50 per share, on a post share split basis. In total, as a result of the Equity Offering and the exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, we issued 19,810,604 Common Shares for total net proceeds of approximately $584.6 million . Total costs associated with the Equity Offering are approximately $19.6 million , of which $18.1 million had been paid as of December 31, 2016. Treasury Stock Repurchase During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we did not repurchase any of our Common Shares for potential reissuance under our Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIP) or other plans. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2015 , we repurchased 450,000 Common Shares on a post share split basis, in the amount of $10.6 million , for potential reissuance under our LTIP or other plans. Reissuance During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we reissued 341,588 and 349,922 Common Shares on a post share split basis, respectively, from treasury stock ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — 414,156 Common Shares on a post share split basis, respectively), in connection with the settlement of our LTIP and other awards. Share Repurchase Plan On July 26, 2016, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of Common Shares (Share Repurchase Plan), pursuant to a normal course issuer bid. Shares may be repurchased from time to time in the open market, private purchases through forward, derivative, accelerated repurchase or automatic repurchase transactions or otherwise. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we did not repurchase any of our Common Shares under the Share Repurchase Plan. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2015 , we repurchased and cancelled 688,872 and 2,952,496 Common Shares on a post share split basis, respectively, for approximately $15.5 million and $65.5 million , respectively, under our previous share repurchase plan. Share-Based Payments Total share-based compensation expense for the periods indicated below is detailed as follows: Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Stock options $ 2,787 $ 3,096 $ 6,675 $ 6,760 Performance Share Units (issued under LTIP) 947 727 1,828 1,347 Restricted Share Units (issued under LTIP) 1,765 1,370 3,367 2,604 Restricted Share Units (other) 743 330 1,495 711 Deferred Share Units (directors) 830 1,058 1,341 1,692 Employee Share Purchase Plan 500 — 1,006 — Total share-based compensation expense $ 7,572 $ 6,581 $ 15,712 $ 13,114 Summary of Outstanding Stock Options On September 23, 2016, at our annual general meeting, our shareholders approved the amendment and restatement of our 2004 Stock Option Plan to reserve an additional 8,000,000 Common Shares, on a post share split basis, for issuance under our 2004 Stock Option Plan. As of December 31, 2016 , an aggregate of 9,029,680 options to purchase Common Shares were outstanding on a post share split basis, and an additional 12,621,082 options to purchase Common Shares were available for issuance on a post share split basis, under our stock option plans. Our stock options generally vest over four years and expire between seven and ten years from the date of the grant. Currently we also have options outstanding that vest over five years , as well as options outstanding that vest based on meeting certain market conditions. The exercise price of all our options is set at an amount that is not less than the closing price of our Common Shares on the NASDAQ on the trading day immediately preceding the applicable grant date. A summary of activity under our stock option plans, on a post share split basis, for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is as follows: Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($’000s) Outstanding at June 30, 2016 8,354,816 $ 21.94 Granted 924,974 29.83 Exercised (203,714 ) 21.89 Forfeited or expired (46,396 ) 20.16 Outstanding at December 31, 2016 9,029,680 $ 22.76 4.32 $ 73,589 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 3,580,466 $ 18.57 3.14 $ 44,188 We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model or, where appropriate, the Monte Carlo Valuation Method, consistent with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, "Compensation—Stock Compensation" (Topic 718) and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107. The option-pricing models require input of subjective assumptions, including the estimated life of the option and the expected volatility of the underlying stock over the estimated life of the option. We use historical volatility as a basis for projecting the expected volatility of the underlying stock and estimate the expected life of our stock options based upon historical data. We believe that the valuation techniques and the approach utilized to develop the underlying assumptions are appropriate in calculating the fair value of our stock option grants. Estimates of fair value are not intended, however, to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by employees who receive equity awards. For the periods indicated, the weighted-average fair value of options and weighted-average assumptions were as follows: Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Weighted–average fair value of options granted $ 6.58 $ 5.38 $ 6.54 $ 5.60 Weighted-average assumptions used: Expected volatility 28.53 % 31.99 % 29.29 % 32.58 % Risk–free interest rate 1.22 % 1.35 % 1.06 % 1.47 % Expected dividend yield 1.43 % 1.70 % 1.45 % 1.64 % Expected life (in years) 4.34 4.33 4.33 4.33 Forfeiture rate (based on historical rates) 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % Average exercise share price $ 30.37 $ 22.68 $ 29.83 $ 22.85 As of December 31, 2016 , the total compensation cost related to the unvested stock option awards not yet recognized was approximately $21.6 million , which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.2 years . No cash was used by us to settle equity instruments granted under share-based compensation arrangements in any of the periods presented. We have not capitalized any share-based compensation costs as part of the cost of an asset in any of the periods presented. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , cash in the amount of $2.1 million and $4.5 million , respectively, was received as the result of the exercise of options granted under share-based payment arrangements. The tax benefit realized by us during the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 from the exercise of options eligible for a tax deduction was $0.3 million and $0.4 million , respectively. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2015 , cash in the amount of $2.0 million and $6.3 million , respectively, was received as the result of the exercise of options granted under share-based payment arrangements. The tax benefit realized by us during the three and six months ended December 31, 2015 from the exercise of options eligible for a tax deduction was nil and $0.2 million , respectively. Long-Term Incentive Plans We incentivize our executive officers, in part, with long term compensation pursuant to our LTIP. The LTIP is a rolling three year program that grants eligible employees a certain number of target Performance Share Units (PSUs) and/or Restricted Share Units (RSUs). Target PSUs become vested upon the achievement of certain financial and/or operational performance criteria (the Performance Conditions) that are determined at the time of the grant. Target RSUs become vested when an eligible employee remains employed throughout the vesting period. LTIP grants that have recently vested, or have yet to vest, are described below. LTIP grants will be referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q based upon the year in which the grants are expected to vest. Fiscal 2016 LTIP Grants made in Fiscal 2014 under the LTIP (collectively referred to as Fiscal 2016 LTIP) consisting of PSUs and RSUs, took effect in Fiscal 2014 starting on November 1, 2013. We settled the Fiscal 2016 LTIP by issuing 339,922 Common Shares, on a post share split basis, from our treasury stock during the three months ended December 31, 2016 , with a cost of $4.4 million . Fiscal 2017 LTIP Grants made in Fiscal 2015 under the LTIP (collectively referred to as Fiscal 2017 LTIP), consisting of PSUs and RSUs, took effect in Fiscal 2015 starting on September 4, 2014. The Performance Conditions for vesting of the PSUs are based solely upon market conditions. The RSUs are employee service-based awards and vest over the life of the Fiscal 2017 LTIP. We expect to settle the Fiscal 2017 LTIP awards in stock. Fiscal 2018 LTIP Grants made in Fiscal 2016 under the LTIP (collectively referred to as Fiscal 2018 LTIP), consisting of PSUs and RSUs, took effect in Fiscal 2016 starting on August 23, 2015. The Performance Conditions for vesting of the PSUs are based solely upon market conditions. The RSUs are employee service-based awards and vest over the life of the Fiscal 2018 LTIP. We expect to settle the Fiscal 2018 LTIP awards in stock. Fiscal 2019 LTIP Grants made in Fiscal 2017 under the LTIP (collectively referred to as Fiscal 2019 LTIP), consisting of PSUs and RSUs, took effect in Fiscal 2017 starting on August 14, 2016. The Performance Conditions for vesting of the PSUs are based solely upon market conditions. The RSUs are employee service-based awards and vest over the life of the Fiscal 2019 LTIP. We expect to settle the Fiscal 2019 LTIP awards in stock. PSUs and RSUs granted under the LTIPs have been measured at fair value as of the effective date, consistent with Topic 718, and will be charged to share-based compensation expense over the remaining life of the plan. Stock options granted under the LTIPs have been measured using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, consistent with Topic 718. We estimate the fair value of PSUs using the Monte Carlo pricing model and RSUs have been valued based upon their grant date fair value. As of December 31, 2016 , the total expected compensation cost related to the unvested LTIP awards not yet recognized was $19.0 million , which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years . Restricted Share Units (RSUs) During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we granted nil and 7,800 RSUs on a post share split basis, respectively, to employees in accordance with employment and other agreements ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — nil ). The RSUs vest over a specified contract date, typically three years from the respective date of grants. We expect to settle the awards in stock. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we issued 1,666 and 10,000 Common Shares on a post share split basis, respectively, from our treasury stock, with a cost of $20.5 thousand and $0.1 million , respectively, in connection with the settlement of vested RSUs ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — 10,000 Common Shares on a post share split basis, with a cost of $0.1 million , respectively). Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we granted 73,254 and 75,696 DSUs on a post share split basis, respectively, to certain non-employee directors ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — 105,634 and 106,746 , on a post share split basis, respectively). The DSUs were issued under our Deferred Share Unit Plan. DSUs granted as compensation for directors fees vest immediately, whereas all other DSUs granted vest at our next annual general meeting following the granting of the DSUs. No DSUs are payable by us until the director ceases to be a member of the Board. Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Beginning January 1, 2016, our ESPP offers employees a purchase price discount of 15% . Any Common Shares that were issued under the ESPP prior to January 1, 2016 were issued at a purchase price discount of 5% . During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , 116,224 and 219,856 Common Shares on a post share split basis, respectively, were eligible for issuance to employees enrolled in the ESPP. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , cash in the amount of approximately $3.3 million and $6.2 million , respectively, was received from employees relating to the ESPP ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — $0.7 million and $1.7 million , respectively).

Guarantees and Contingencies

Guarantees and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
GUARANTEES AND CONTINGENCIES	GUARANTEES AND CONTINGENCIES We have entered into the following contractual obligations with minimum payments for the indicated fiscal periods as follows: Payments due between Total January 1, 2017— July 1, 2017— July 1, 2019— July 1, 2021 Long term debt obligations (1) $ 3,294,203 $ 63,506 $ 256,602 $ 984,407 $ 1,989,688 Operating lease obligations (2) 282,531 25,556 92,605 68,250 96,120 Purchase obligations (3) 16,640 13,539 2,646 455 — $ 3,593,374 $ 102,601 $ 351,853 $ 1,053,112 $ 2,085,808 (1) Includes interest and principal (2) Net of $8.1 million of sublease income to be received from properties which we have subleased to third parties. (3) Includes fees of $10.0 million relating to a commitment letter with Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada that we entered into in September 2016, as previously disclosed in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Following the closing of the Dell-EMC Acquisition (as defined in note 18 "Acquisitions") on January 23, 2017 (see note 22 "Subsequent Events"), this commitment letter was terminated on January 23, 2017 and the associated fee discussed above was paid. Guarantees and Indemnifications We have entered into customer agreements which may include provisions to indemnify our customers against third party claims that our software products or services infringe certain third party intellectual property rights and for liabilities related to a breach of our confidentiality obligations. We have not made any material payments in relation to such indemnification provisions and have not accrued any liabilities related to these indemnification provisions in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Occasionally, we enter into financial guarantees with third parties in the ordinary course of our business, including, among others, guarantees relating to taxes and letters of credit on behalf of parties with whom we conduct business. Such agreements have not had a material effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Litigation We are currently involved in various claims and legal proceedings. Quarterly, we review the status of each significant legal matter and evaluate such matters to determine how they should be treated for accounting and disclosure purposes in accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 450-20 "Loss Contingencies" (Topic 450-20). Specifically, this evaluation process includes the centralized tracking and itemization of the status of all our disputes and litigation items, discussing the nature of any litigation and claim, including any dispute or claim that is reasonably likely to result in litigation, with relevant internal and external counsel, and assessing the progress of each matter in light of its merits and our experience with similar proceedings under similar circumstances. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, we accrue a liability for the estimated loss in accordance with Topic 450-20. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q , the aggregate of such estimated losses was not material to our consolidated financial position or result of operations and we do not believe as of the date of this filing that it is reasonably possible that a loss exceeding the amounts already recognized will be incurred that would be material to our consolidated financial position or results of operations. Contingencies As we have previously disclosed, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is examining certain of our tax returns for our fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 (Fiscal 2010) through our fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 (Fiscal 2012), and in connection with those examinations is reviewing our internal reorganization in Fiscal 2010 to consolidate certain intellectual property ownership in Luxembourg and Canada and our integration of certain acquisitions into the resulting structure. We also previously disclosed that the examinations may lead to proposed adjustments to our taxes that may be material, individually or in the aggregate, and that we have not recorded any material accruals for any such potential adjustments in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . As part of these examinations, (which are ongoing), on July 17, 2015 we received from the IRS a Notice of Proposed Adjustment (NOPA) in draft form proposing a one-time approximately $280 million increase to our U.S. federal taxes arising from the reorganization in Fiscal 2010 and proposing penalties equal to 20% of the additional taxes, plus interest at the applicable statutory rate (which will continue to accrue until the matter is resolved and may be substantial). A NOPA is an IRS position and does not impose an obligation to pay tax. The draft NOPA may be changed before the final NOPA is issued, including because the IRS reserved the right in the draft NOPA to increase the adjustment. Based on discussions with the IRS, we expect we will receive an additional NOPA proposing an approximately $80 million increase to our U.S. federal taxes for Fiscal 2012 arising from the integration of Global 360 Holding Corp. into the structure that resulted from the reorganization, accompanied by proposed penalties and interest (although there can be no assurance that this will be the amount reflected in the NOPA when received, including because the IRS may assign a higher value to our intellectual property). Depending upon the outcome of these matters, additional state income taxes plus penalties and interest may be due. We currently estimate that, as of December 31, 2016 , adjustments under the draft NOPA in its present form and the anticipated additional NOPA could result in an aggregate liability of approximately $550 million , inclusive of U.S. federal and state taxes, penalties and interest. We strongly disagree with the IRS’ position and intend to vigorously contest the proposed adjustments to our taxable income. We are examining various alternatives available to taxpayers to contest the proposed adjustments. Any such alternatives could involve a lengthy process and result in the incurrence of significant expenses. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q , we have not recorded any material accruals in respect of these examinations in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . An adverse outcome of these tax examinations could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations. As part of our acquisition of GXS, we have inherited a tax dispute in Brazil between the Company’s subsidiary, GXS Tecnologia da Informação (Brasil) Ltda. (GXS Brazil), and the municipality of São Paulo, in connection with GXS Brazil’s judicial appeal of a tax claim in the amount of $2.7 million as of December 31, 2016 . We currently have in place a bank guarantee in the amount of $4.0 million in recognition of this dispute. However, we believe that the position of the São Paulo tax authorities is not consistent with the relevant facts and based on information available on the case and other similar matters provided by local counsel, we believe that we can defend our position and that no tax is owed. Although we believe that the facts support our position, the ultimate outcome of this matter could result in a loss of up to the claim amount discussed above, plus future interest or penalties that may accrue. Historically, prior to our acquisition of GXS, GXS would charge certain costs to its subsidiaries, including GXS Brazil, primarily based on historical transfer pricing studies that were intended to reflect the costs incurred by subsidiaries in relation to services provided by the parent company to the subject subsidiary. GXS recorded taxes on amounts billed, that were considered to be due based on the intercompany charges. GXS subsequently re-evaluated its intercompany charges to GXS Brazil and related taxes and, upon taking into consideration the current environment and judicial proceedings in Brazil, concluded that it was probable that certain indirect taxes would be assessable and payable based upon the accrual of such intercompany charges and has approximately $5.3 million accrued for the probable amount of a settlement related to the indirect taxes, interest and penalties. Our Indian subsidiary, GXS India Technology Centre Private Limited (GXS India), is subject to potential assessments by Indian tax authorities in the city of Bangalore. GXS India has received assessment orders from the Indian tax authorities alleging that the transfer price applied to intercompany transactions was not appropriate. Based on advice from our tax advisors, we believe that the facts that the Indian tax authorities are using to support their assessment are incorrect. We have filed appeals and anticipate an eventual settlement with the Indian tax authorities. We have accrued $1.5 million to cover our anticipated financial exposure in this matter. Please also see "Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2016.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Our effective tax rate represents the net effect of the mix of income earned in various tax jurisdictions that are subject to a wide range of income tax rates. We recognize interest expense and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we recognized the following amounts as income tax-related interest expense and penalties: Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest expense $ 1,501 $ 1,195 $ 2,783 $ 2,972 Penalties expense (recoveries) (218 ) (2,596 ) (324 ) (2,726 ) Total $ 1,283 $ (1,401 ) $ 2,459 $ 246 As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 , the following amounts have been accrued on account of income tax-related interest expense and penalties: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Interest expense accrued * $ 36,957 $ 34,476 Penalties accrued * $ 1,234 $ 1,615 * These balances have been included within "Long-term income taxes payable" within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets . We believe that it is reasonably possible that the gross unrecognized tax benefits, as of December 31, 2016 , could decrease tax expense in the next 12 months by $2.0 million , relating primarily to the expiration of competent authority relief and tax years becoming statute barred for purposes of future tax examinations by local taxing jurisdictions. Our four most significant tax jurisdictions are Canada, the United States, Luxembourg and Germany. Our tax filings remain subject to audits by applicable tax authorities for a certain length of time following the tax year to which those filings relate. The earliest fiscal years open for examination are 2009 for Germany, 2010 for the United States, 2011 for Luxembourg, and 2012 for Canada. We are subject to tax audits in all major taxing jurisdictions in which we operate and currently have tax audits open in Canada, the United States, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Italy and Malaysia. On a quarterly basis we assess the status of these examinations and the potential for adverse outcomes to determine the adequacy of the provision for income and other taxes. Statements regarding the United States audits are included in note 13 "Guarantees and Contingencies". The timing of the resolution of income tax audits is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ from the amounts accrued. It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months we will receive additional assessments by various tax authorities or possibly reach resolution of income tax audits in one or more jurisdictions. These assessments or settlements may or may not result in changes to our contingencies related to positions on tax filings. The actual amount of any change could vary significantly depending on the ultimate timing and nature of any settlements. We cannot currently provide an estimate of the range of possible outcomes. For more information relating to certain tax audits, please refer to note 13 "Guarantees and Contingencies". As at December 31, 2016 , we have provided $17.7 million ( June 30, 2016 — $15.9 million ) in respect of both additional foreign withholding taxes or deferred income tax liabilities for temporary differences related to the undistributed earnings of certain non-United States subsidiaries, and planned periodic repatriations from certain United States and German subsidiaries, that will be subject to withholding taxes upon distribution. We have not provided for additional foreign withholding taxes or deferred income tax liabilities related to undistributed earnings of all other non-Canadian subsidiaries, since such earnings are considered permanently invested in those subsidiaries, or are not subject to withholding taxes. It is not practicable to reasonably estimate the amount of additional deferred income tax liabilities or foreign withholding taxes that may be payable should these earnings be distributed in the future. In July 2016, we implemented a reorganization of our subsidiaries worldwide with the view to continuing to enhance operational and administrative efficiencies through further consolidated ownership, management, and development of our intellectual property (IP) in Canada, continuing to reduce the number of entities in our group and working towards our objective of having a single operating legal entity in each jurisdiction. We believe our reorganization also reduces our exposure to global political and tax uncertainties, particularly in Europe. We believe that further consolidating our IP in Canada will continue to ensure appropriate legal protections for our consolidated IP, simplify legal, accounting and tax compliance, and improve our global cash management. A significant tax benefit of $876.1 million , associated primarily with the recognition of a net deferred tax asset arising from the entry of the IP into Canada, was realized in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017. We believe it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized and therefore no valuation allowance was required. We continue to evaluate our taxable position quarterly and consider factors by taxing jurisdiction, including but not limited to factors such as estimated taxable income, any historical experience of losses for tax purposes and the future growth of OpenText. The effective tax rate increased to a provision of 40.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2016 , compared to a provision of 4.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2015 . The increase in tax expense of $26.7 million was primarily due to an increase of $25.1 million resulting from the impact of foreign rates. Starting in Fiscal 2017 the Company is recognizing a significant portion of its global income in Canada for tax purposes which gives rise to a non-cash deferred tax expense resulting from the use of the tax assets discussed above at the Canadian statutory rate. Also contributing to the increase in tax expense is an increase in changes in unrecognized tax benefits in the amount of $10.5 million relating mainly to reversals of reserves in the three months ended December 31, 2015 that did not reoccur in the three months ended December 31, 2016. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $4.2 million relating to the tax impact of the Company having lower income before taxes, a decrease in the change in valuation allowance of $1.6 million and a decrease in the amortization of deferred charges of $1.2 million . The remainder of the difference was due to normal course movements and non-material items. The effective tax rate decreased to a recovery of 640.6% for the six months ended December 31, 2016 , compared to a provision of 10.6% for the six months ended December 31, 2015 . The decrease in tax expense of $843.9 million was primarily due to a significant tax benefit of $876.1 million resulting from an internal reorganization that is further described above. Additionally, we saw an increase of $36.0 million resulting from the impact of foreign rates. Starting in Fiscal 2017 the Company is recognizing a significant portion of its global income in Canada for tax purposes which gives rise to a non-cash deferred tax expense resulting from the use of the tax assets discussed above at the Canadian statutory rate. Also contributing to the increase in tax expense is an increase in changes in unrecognized tax benefits in the amount of $8.3 million relating mainly to reversals of reserves in the six months ended December 31, 2015 that did not reoccur in the six months ended December 31, 2016. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $4.0 million relating to the tax impact of the Company having lower income before taxes, a decrease in the change in valuation allowance of $2.7 million and a decrease in the amortization of deferred charges of $1.7 million . The remainder of the difference was due to normal course movements and non-material items.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurement” (Topic 820) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and addresses disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Fair value is the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and in the principal or most advantageous market for that asset or liability. The fair value, in this context, should be calculated based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, not on assumptions specific to the entity. In addition, the fair value of liabilities should include consideration of non-performance risk, including our own credit risk. In addition to defining fair value and addressing disclosure requirements, Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of the three levels which are determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are: • Level 1—inputs are based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. • Level 2—inputs are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. • Level 3—inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques. Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis: Our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following types of instruments as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 : December 31, 2016 June 30, 2016 Fair Market Measurements using: Fair Market Measurements using: December 31, 2016 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets/ (liabilities) Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs June 30, 2016 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets/ (liabilities) Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Financial Assets: Short-term investments* $ 3,238 N/A $ 3,238 N/A $ 11,839 N/A $ 11,839 N/A Derivative financial instrument asset (note 16) — N/A — N/A 792 N/A 792 N/A $ 3,238 N/A $ 3,238 N/A $ 12,631 N/A $ 12,631 N/A Financial Liabilities: Derivative financial instrument liability (note 16) $ (787 ) N/A $ (787 ) N/A $ — N/A $ — N/A $ (787 ) N/A $ (787 ) N/A $ — N/A $ — N/A *These assets in the table above are classified as Level 2 as certain specific assets included within may not have quoted prices that are readily accessible in an active market or we may have relied on alternative pricing methods that do not rely exclusively on quoted prices to determine the fair value of the investments. Our valuation techniques used to measure the fair values of the derivative instruments, the counterparty to which has high credit ratings, were derived from pricing models including discounted cash flow techniques, with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data, as no quoted market prices exist for these instruments. Our discounted cash flow techniques use observable market inputs, such as, where applicable, foreign currency spot and forward rates. Our cash and cash equivalents, along with our accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities balances, are measured and recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements at an amount that approximates their fair value (a Level 2 measurement) due to their short maturities. If applicable, we will recognize transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period in which the actual event or change in circumstance occurs. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we did not have any transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value when they are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , no indications of impairment were identified and therefore no fair value measurements were required. Short-term Investments Short-term investments are classified as available for sale securities and are recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. A summary of our short-term investments outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 is as follows: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized (Losses) Estimated Fair Value Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized (Losses) Estimated Fair Value Short-term investments $ 2,406 $ 832 $ — $ 3,238 $ 11,406 $ 436 $ (3 ) $ 11,839

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Foreign Currency Forward Contracts We are engaged in hedging programs with relationship banks to limit the potential foreign exchange fluctuations incurred on future cash flows relating to a portion of our Canadian dollar payroll expenses. We operate internationally and are therefore exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the normal course of our business, in particular to changes in the Canadian dollar on account of large costs that are incurred from our centralized Canadian operations, which are denominated in Canadian dollars. As part of our risk management strategy, we use foreign currency forward contracts to hedge portions of our payroll exposure with typical maturities of between one and twelve months . We do not use derivatives for speculative purposes. We have designated these transactions as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions under ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” (Topic 815). As the critical terms of the hedging instrument, and of the entire hedged forecasted transaction, are the same, in accordance with Topic 815 we have been able to conclude that changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the risk being hedged are expected to completely offset at inception and on an ongoing basis. Accordingly, quarterly unrealized gains or losses on the effective portion of these forward contracts have been included within other comprehensive income. The fair value of the contracts, as of December 31, 2016 , is recorded within "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”. As of December 31, 2016 , the notional amount of forward contracts we held to sell U.S. dollars in exchange for Canadian dollars was $39.6 million ( June 30, 2016 — $33.2 million ). Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Effect of Derivative Instruments on Financial Performance The effect of these derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods indicated below were as follows (amounts presented do not include any income tax effects). Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (see note 15 "Fair Value Measurements") As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Fair Value Foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Accounts payable and accrued liabilities) $ (787 ) $ 792 Effects of Derivative Instruments on Income and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (950 ) $ (1,433 ) Operating $ 124 $ 146 N/A $ — $ — Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2015 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship Amount of Gain or (Loss) Location of Amount of Gain or Location of Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Six Months Ended December 31, 2015 Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Six Months Ended December 31, 2015 Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Six Months Ended December 31, 2015 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (1,944 ) $ (6,556 ) Operating $ (1,108 ) $ (1,804 ) N/A $ — $ —

Special Charges (Recoveries)

Special Charges (Recoveries)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions [Abstract]
SPECIAL CHARGES (RECOVERIES)	SPECIAL CHARGES (RECOVERIES) Special charges (recoveries) include costs and recoveries that relate to certain restructuring initiatives that we have undertaken from time to time under our various restructuring plans, as well as acquisition-related costs and other charges. Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan $ 761 $ — $ 1,856 $ — Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan (2,624 ) 5,555 (2,639 ) 21,029 OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan (3 ) (1,882 ) 851 (2,034 ) Restructuring Plans prior to OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan — 4 (16 ) 4 Acquisition-related costs 3,892 983 10,666 1,160 Other charges 9,091 4,428 12,853 6,266 Total $ 11,117 $ 9,088 $ 23,571 $ 26,425 Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan In the first half of Fiscal 2017 and in the context of the acquisition of Recommind and the acquisition of CCM Business, we began to implement restructuring activities to streamline our operations ( Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan ). The Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan charges relate to workforce reductions and facility consolidations. These charges require management to make certain judgments and estimates regarding the amount and timing of restructuring charges or recoveries. Our estimated liability could change subsequent to its recognition, requiring adjustments to the expense and the liability recorded. On a quarterly basis, we conduct an evaluation of the related liabilities and expenses and revise our assumptions and estimates as appropriate. As of December 31, 2016 , we expect total costs to be incurred in conjunction with the Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan to be approximately $4.0 million , of which $1.9 million has already been recorded within "Special charges (recoveries)" to date. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is shown below. Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan Workforce reduction Facility costs Total Balance payable as at June 30, 2016 $ — $ — $ — Accruals and adjustments 1,236 620 1,856 Cash payments (914 ) (224 ) (1,138 ) Foreign exchange 7 (85 ) (78 ) Balance payable as at December 31, 2016 $ 329 $ 311 $ 640 Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan In the third quarter of Fiscal 2015 and in the context of the acquisition of Actuate Corporation (Actuate), we began to implement restructuring activities to streamline our operations (OpenText/Actuate Restructuring Plan). We subsequently announced, on May 20, 2015 that we were initiating a restructuring program in conjunction with organizational changes to support our cloud strategy and drive further operational efficiencies. These charges are combined with the OpenText/Actuate Restructuring Plan (collectively referred to as the Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan ) and are presented below. The Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan charges relate to workforce reductions and facility consolidations. These charges require management to make certain judgments and estimates regarding the amount and timing of restructuring charges or recoveries. Our estimated liability could change subsequent to its recognition, requiring adjustments to the expense and the liability recorded. On a quarterly basis, we conduct an evaluation of the related liabilities and expenses and revise our assumptions and estimates as appropriate. Since the inception of the plan, $27.8 million has been recorded within "Special charges (recoveries)" to date. We do not expect to incur any further significant charges related to this plan. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is shown below. Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan Workforce reduction Facility costs Total Balance payable as at June 30, 2016 $ 3,145 $ 5,046 $ 8,191 Accruals and adjustments (1,148 ) (1,491 ) (2,639 ) Cash payments (1,385 ) (570 ) (1,955 ) Foreign exchange (95 ) (117 ) (212 ) Balance payable as at December 31, 2016 $ 517 $ 2,868 $ 3,385 OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan In the third quarter of Fiscal 2014 and in the context of the acquisition of GXS, we began to implement restructuring activities to streamline our operations ( OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan ). These charges relate to workforce reductions, facility consolidations and other miscellaneous direct costs. These charges require management to make certain judgments and estimates regarding the amount and timing of restructuring charges or recoveries. Our estimated liability could change subsequent to its recognition, requiring adjustments to the expense and the liability recorded. On a quarterly basis, we conduct an evaluation of the related liabilities and expenses and revise our assumptions and estimates as appropriate. Since the inception of the plan, $24.9 million has been recorded within "Special charges (recoveries)". We do not expect to incur any further significant charges related to this plan. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is shown below. OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan Workforce reduction Facility costs Total Balance payable as at June 30, 2016 $ 115 $ 606 $ 721 Accruals and adjustments 169 682 851 Cash payments — (327 ) (327 ) Foreign exchange (152 ) 41 (111 ) Balance payable as at December 31, 2016 $ 132 $ 1,002 $ 1,134 Acquisition-related costs Included within "Special charges (recoveries)" for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 are costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions in the amount of $3.9 million and $10.7 million , respectively ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — $1.0 million and $1.2 million , respectively). Other charges (recoveries) ERP Implementation Costs We are currently involved in a one-time project to implement a broad enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , we incurred costs of $ 2.3 million and $4.7 million , respectively, relating to the implementation of this project ( three and six months ended December 31, 2015 — $2.9 million and $4.8 million , respectively). Other charges For the three months ended December 31, 2016 , "Other charges" primarily include (i) $8.2 million relating to commitment fees and (ii) $0.1 million relating to certain interest on pre-acquisition liabilities. These charges were partially offset by (i) a recovery of $1.4 million relating to certain pre-acquisition sales and use tax liabilities being released upon becoming statute barred and (ii) a recovery of $0.2 million relating to post-acquisition integration costs necessary to streamline an acquired company into our operations. The remaining amounts relate to miscellaneous other charges. For the six months ended December 31, 2016 , "Other charges" primarily include (i) $9.2 million relating to commitment fees and (ii) $1.1 million relating to post-acquisition integration costs necessary to streamline an acquired company into our operations. These charges were partially offset by a recovery of $2.6 million relating to certain pre-acquisition sales and use tax liabilities being released upon becoming statute barred. The remaining amounts relate to miscellaneous other charges. For the three months ended December 31, 2015 , "Other costs" primarily includes (i) a charge of $0.9 million relating to assets disposed in connection with a restructured facility, (ii) $0.7 million relating to post-acquisition integration costs necessary to streamline acquired companies into our operations and to reorganize certain legal entities, and (iii) a charge of $0.1 million relating to interest on certain pre-acquisition liabilities. These charges were partially offset by a recovery of $0.3 million relating to certain pre-acquisition tax liabilities becoming statute barred. For the six months ended December 31, 2015 , "Other costs" primarily includes (i) a charge of $0.9 million relating to the assets disposed in connection with a restructured facility and (ii) $0.8 million relating to post-acquisition integration costs necessary to streamline acquired companies into our operations and to reorganize certain legal entities. These charges were partially offset by (i) a recovery of $0.5 million relating to certain pre-acquisition tax liabilities becoming statute barred, and (ii) a recovery of $0.1 million relating to interest on certain pre-acquisition liabilities.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS	ACQUISITIONS Fiscal 2017 Acquisitions Material Definitive Agreement On September 12, 2016 , we entered into a material definitive agreement with EMC Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as Dell-EMC ) pursuant to which we agreed to the acquisition of certain assets and assume certain liabilities of the enterprise content division of Dell-EMC (the Dell-EMC Acquisition). This acquisition closed on January 23, 2017 for a purchase price of approximately $1.62 billion . See note 22 "Subsequent Events" for more details. Purchase of an Asset Group Constituting a Business - CCM Business On July 31, 2016 , we acquired certain customer communications management software and services assets and liabilities from HP Inc. (CCM Business) for approximately $315.0 million . Previously, $2.8 million was held back and unpaid in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement. This amount has since been released and paid during three months ended December 31, 2016 . In accordance with Topic 805 "Business Combinations" (Topic 805), this acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. We believe this acquisition complements our current software portfolio, and allows us to better serve our customers by offering a wider set of CCM capabilities. The results of operations of this acquisition have been consolidated with those of OpenText beginning July 31, 2016. Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation The recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their preliminary fair values as of July 31, 2016, are set forth below: Current assets $ 683 Non-current deferred tax asset 6,916 Non-current tangible assets 2,348 Intangible customer assets 64,000 Intangible technology assets 101,000 Liabilities assumed (38,091 ) Total identifiable net assets 136,856 Goodwill 178,144 Net assets acquired $ 315,000 The goodwill of $178.1 million is primarily attributable to the synergies expected to arise after the acquisition. Of this goodwill, approximately $147.4 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The finalization of the purchase price allocation is pending the finalization of the valuation of fair value for assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We expect to finalize this determination on or before June 30, 2017. Acquisition-related costs for CCM Business included in "Special charges (recoveries)" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 were $0.1 million and $0.8 million , respectively. The acquisition had no significant impact on revenues and net earnings for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , since the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented because they are not material to the consolidated results of operations. Acquisition of Recommind, Inc. O n July 20, 2016, we acquired all of the equity interest in Recommind, a leading provider of eDiscovery and information analytics, for approximately $170.1 million . In accordance with Topic 805, this acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. We believe this acquisition complements our EIM solutions, and through eDiscovery and analytics, provides increased visibility into structured and unstructured data. The results of operations of Recommind have been consolidated with those of OpenText beginning July 20, 2016. Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation The recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their preliminary fair values as of July 20, 2016, are set forth below: Current assets $ 30,034 Non-current tangible assets 1,245 Intangible customer assets 51,900 Intangible technology assets 24,800 Deferred tax liabilities (4,360 ) Other liabilities assumed (27,497 ) Total identifiable net assets 76,122 Goodwill 93,985 Net assets acquired $ 170,107 The goodwill of $94.0 million is primarily attributable to the synergies expected to arise after the acquisition. No portion of this goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The fair value of current assets acquired includes accounts receivable with a fair value of $28.7 million . The gross amount receivable was $29.6 million of which $0.9 million of this receivable was expected to be uncollectible. The finalization of the purchase price allocation is pending the finalization of the valuation of fair value for taxation-related balances and for potential adjustments to assets and liabilities. We expect to finalize this determination on or before June 30, 2017. Acquisition-related costs for Recommind included in "Special charges (recoveries)" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 were $0.3 million and $0.9 million , respectively. The acquisition had no significant impact on revenues and net earnings for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 , since the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented because they are not material to the consolidated results of operations. Fiscal 2016 Acquisitions Acquisition of ANXe Business Corporation O n May 1, 2016, we acquired all of the equity interest in ANXe Business Corporation (ANX), a leading provider of cloud-based information exchange services to the automotive and healthcare industries, for approximately $104.4 million . In accordance with Topic 805, this acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. We believe this acquisition strengthens our industry presence and reach in the automotive and healthcare industries through strong customer relationships and targeted business partner collaboration solutions. The results of operations of ANX have been consolidated with those of OpenText beginning May 1, 2016. Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation The recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their preliminary fair values as of May 1, 2016, are set forth below: Current assets $ 9,712 Non-current tangible assets 511 Intangible customer assets 49,700 Intangible technology assets 5,600 Liabilities assumed (26,204 ) Total identifiable net assets 39,319 Goodwill 65,108 Net assets acquired $ 104,427 The goodwill of $65.1 million is primarily attributable to the synergies expected to arise after the acquisition. Of this goodwill, approximately $7.0 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The fair value of current assets acquired includes accounts receivable with a fair value of $5.7 million . The gross amount receivable was $5.8 million of which $0.1 million of this receivable was expected to be uncollectible. The finalization of the purchase price allocation is pending the finalization of the valuation of fair value for taxation-related balances. We expect to finalize this determination on or before March 31, 2017. Adjustments made to goodwill during Fiscal 2017 in the amount of $0.1 million were primarily related to working capital adjustments. Purchase of an Asset Group Constituting a Business - CEM Business On April 30, 2016 , we acquired certain customer experience software and services assets and liabilities from HP Inc. (CEM Business) for approximately $160.0 million . Previously, $7.3 million was held back and unpaid in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement. This amount has since been released and paid during the three months ended September 30, 2016. In accordance with Topic 805, this acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. We believe this acquisition complements our current software portfolio, particularly our Customer Experience Management and Cloud offerings. The results of operations of this acquisition have been consolidated with those of OpenText beginning April 30, 2016 . Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation The recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their preliminary fair values as of April 30, 2016 , are set forth below: Current assets $ 3,078 Non-current tangible assets 12,589 Intangible customer assets 33,000 Intangible technology assets 47,000 Liabilities assumed (26,478 ) Total identifiable net assets 69,189 Goodwill 90,811 Net assets acquired $ 160,000 The goodwill of $90.8 million is primarily attributable to the synergies expected to arise after the acquisition. Of this goodwill, approximately $ 77.0 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The finalization of the purchase price allocation is pending the finalization of the valuation of fair value for assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We expect to finalize this determination on or before March 31, 2017. Adjustments made to goodwill during Fiscal 2017 in the amount of $0.1 million were primarily related to working capital adjustments.

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosu

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES	SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cash paid during the period for interest $ 24,394 $ 6,942 $ 53,585 $ 36,236 Cash received during the period for interest $ 700 $ 259 $ 1,470 $ 542 Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ 32,862 $ 9,061 $ 39,682 $ 16,466

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income, attributable to OpenText, by the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income, attributable to OpenText, by the shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share plus the dilutive effect of Common Share equivalents, such as stock options, using the treasury stock method. Common Share equivalents are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share if their effect is anti-dilutive. Per share data and number of Common Shares included in the table below are presented on a post share split basis. See note 12 "Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-based Payments" for additional information about the share split. Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Basic earnings per share Net income attributable to OpenText $ 45,022 $ 87,686 $ 957,906 (1) $ 128,972 Basic earnings per share attributable to OpenText $ 0.18 $ 0.36 $ 3.92 $ 0.53 Diluted earnings per share Net income attributable to OpenText $ 45,022 $ 87,686 $ 957,906 (1) $ 128,972 Diluted earnings per share attributable to OpenText $ 0.18 $ 0.36 $ 3.89 $ 0.53 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding Basic 245,653 242,492 244,282 243,398 Effect of dilutive securities 1,848 1,092 1,841 1,034 Diluted 247,501 243,584 246,123 244,432 Excluded as anti-dilutive (2) 1,618 5,498 1,445 5,506 (1) Please also see note 14 "Income Taxes" for details relating to a one-time tax benefit of $876.1 million recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2016 in connection with an internal reorganization of our subsidiaries. (2) Represents options to purchase Common Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price of the stock options was greater than or equal to the average price of the Common Shares during the period.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Our procedure regarding the approval of any related party transaction requires that the material facts of such transaction be reviewed by the independent members of the Audit Committee and the transaction be approved by a majority of the independent members of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee reviews all transactions in which we are, or will be, a participant and any related party has or will have a direct or indirect interest in the transaction. In determining whether to approve a related party transaction, the Audit Committee generally takes into account, among other facts it deems appropriate, whether the transaction is on terms no less favorable than terms generally available to an unaffiliated third party under the same or similar circumstances; the extent and nature of the related person’s interest in the transaction; the benefits to the Company of the proposed transaction; if applicable, the effects on a director’s independence; and if applicable, the availability of other sources of comparable services or products. During the six months ended December 31, 2016 , Mr. Stephen Sadler, a director, earned $0.7 million ( six months ended December 31, 2015 — $17.5 thousand ) in consulting fees from OpenText for assistance with acquisition-related business activities. Mr. Sadler abstained from voting on all transactions from which he would potentially derive consulting fees.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Cash Dividends As part of our quarterly, non-cumulative cash dividend program, we declared, on February 1, 2017 , a dividend of $0.1150 per Common Share, on a post share split basis. The record date for this dividend is March 3, 2017 and the payment date is March 23, 2017 . Future declarations of dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to the final determination and discretion of our Board of Directors. Acquisition of the Enterprise Content Division of Dell-EMC On January 23, 2017, we completed our previously announced acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of the enterprise content division of Dell-EMC for approximately $1.62 billion . In accordance with Topic 805 this acquisition will be accounted for as a business combination. We believe this acquisition will complement and extend our EIM portfolio. Given that this acquisition has only recently closed, as of the date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we are still evaluating the impact of this acquisition on our consolidated financial statements. The results of this evaluation along with this acquisition's financial results will be consolidated in our financial statements for the third quarter of Fiscal 2017 from the closing date. Restructuring Plan In connection with the Dell-EMC Acquisition, on February 1, 2017, we committed to restructuring activities to streamline our operations. These charges relate to workforce reductions, facility consolidations and other costs. With respect to each of these categories we expect to incur charges during the remainder of Fiscal 2017 and into Fiscal 2018, in the following amounts: • Workforce reductions: approximately $41 million , • Facility consolidations: approximately $6 million , and • Other Costs: approximately $3 million . Total costs to be incurred in conjunction with this restructuring plan are expected to be approximately $50 million with a substantial portion of the costs expected to be incurred during the remainder of Fiscal 2017. Revolver On January 13, 2017 we drew down $200 million from the Revolver, to partially finance the Dell-EMC Acquisition and on January 26, 2017, we drew down an additional $25 million from the Revolver for miscellaneous general corporate purposes. Furthermore on February 1, 2017, we amended the Revolver to increase the total commitments under the revolving credit facility from $300 million to $450 million . Borrowings under the Revolver are secured by a first charge over substantially all of our assets, and on a pari passu basis with Term Loan B. The Revolver will mature on December 22, 2019 with no fixed repayment date prior to the end of the term.

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Use of Estimates	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . These estimates, judgments and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable at that time, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from those estimates. In particular, significant estimates, judgments and assumptions include those related to: (i) revenue recognition, (ii) allowance for doubtful accounts, (iii) testing of goodwill for impairment, (iv) the valuation of acquired intangible assets, (v) the valuation of long-lived assets, (vi) the recognition of contingencies, (vii) restructuring accruals, (viii) acquisition accruals and pre-acquisition contingencies, (ix) the realization of investment tax credits, (x) the valuation of stock options granted and obligations related to share-based payments, including the valuation of our long-term incentive plan, (xi) the valuation of pension assets and obligations, and (xii) accounting for income taxes.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Definition of a Business In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-01, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the definition of a Business" (ASU 2017-01) which amends the current definition of a business. Under ASU 2017-01, to be considered a business, an acquisition would have to include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contributes to the ability to create outputs. ASU 2017-01 further states that when substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single asset (or a group of similar assets), the assets acquired would not represent a business. The new guidance also narrows the definition of the term “outputs” to be consistent with how it is described in Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The changes to the definition of a business will likely result in more acquisitions being accounted for as asset acquisitions. ASU 2017-01 is effective for us for acquisitions commencing on or after the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of this guidance will be applied prospectively on or after the effective date. We have not early adopted ASU 2017-01. Statement of Cash Flows In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash" (ASU 2016-18) which amends the current guidance to clarify how the presentation of changes in restricted cash should be presented in the statement of cash flows. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" (ASU 2016-15) which clarifies how companies should present and classify certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. Both ASU 2016-18 and ASU 2016-15 are effective for us during the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of these two standards on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Income Taxes In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory" (ASU 2016-16). ASU 2016-16 primarily changes the timing of when certain intercompany transactions are recognized within the provision for income taxes among other things. ASU 2016-16 is effective for us during the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, on a modified retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2016-16 on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Financial Instruments In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (ASU 2016-13), which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. ASU 2016-13 is effective for us in our first quarter for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, with earlier adoption permitted beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2016-13 on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 “Financial Instruments - Overall (Topic 825): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (ASU 2016-01). This update requires that all equity investments be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income (other than those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee). This update also requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. Additionally, this update eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities and eliminates the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet for public entities. ASU 2016-01 is effective for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2016-01 on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Share-based Compensation In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718)." This standard makes several modifications to Topic 718 related to the accounting for forfeitures, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation and the financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies. ASU 2016-09 also clarifies the statement of cash flows presentation for certain components of share-based awards. The standard is effective for us during the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07, "Investments - Equity Method and Join Ventures (Topic 323): Simplifying the Transition to Equity Method of Accounting" (ASU 2016-07). The amendments in this update require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring any additional interest in an investee to the current basis of the investor's previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. Upon qualifying for equity method accounting, no retroactive adjustment of the investment is required. We adopted ASU 2016-07 in the first quarter of our Fiscal 2017. The adoption did not have a material impact on our reported financial position or results of operations and cash flows. Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” (ASU 2016-02), which supersedes the guidance in former ASC Topic 840 “Leases”. The most significant change will result in the recognition of lease assets for the right to use the underlying asset and lease liabilities for the obligation to make lease payments by lessees, for those leases classified as operating leases under current guidance. The new guidance will also require significant additional disclosures about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows related to leases. This standard is effective for us for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, with early adoption permitted. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, entities are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the effect that the pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Although we have not completed our assessment, we do not expect the adoption to change the recognition, measurement or presentation of lease expenses within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Cash Flows. Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (ASU 2014-09) and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance in August 2015, March 2016, April 2016 and May 2016 within ASU 2015-04, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12, respectively. These updates supersede the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition" and nearly all other existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principal of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 identifies five steps to be followed to achieve this core principal, which include (i) identifying contract(s) with customers, (ii) identifying performance obligations in the contract(s), (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract(s) and (v) recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for one year. The new guidance will now be effective for us in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Early adoption, prior to the original effective date, is not permitted. When applying ASU 2014-09 we can either apply the amendments: (i) retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients as defined within ASU 2014-09 or (ii) retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures as defined within ASU 2014-09. We are currently evaluating the effect that the pending adoption of the above mentioned ASUs will have on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. Although it may have a significant impact on our revenue recognition policies and disclosures, we have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting. There have been no other significant changes in our reported financial position or results of operations and cash flows as a result of our adoption of new accounting pronouncements or changes to our significant accounting policies that were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.

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Allowance For Doubtful Accounts (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	Balance as of June 30, 2016 $ 6,740 Bad debt expense 3,631 Write-off /adjustments (2,468 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 7,903

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Components of Property and Equipment by Type	As of December 31, 2016 Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Furniture and fixtures $ 20,092 $ (13,453 ) $ 6,639 Office equipment 1,130 (556 ) 574 Computer hardware 138,928 (94,269 ) 44,659 Computer software 55,937 (29,193 ) 26,744 Capitalized software development costs 59,061 (22,391 ) 36,670 Leasehold improvements 58,519 (33,798 ) 24,721 Land and buildings 48,386 (9,349 ) 39,037 Total $ 382,053 $ (203,009 ) $ 179,044 As of June 30, 2016 Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Furniture and fixtures $ 20,462 $ (12,505 ) $ 7,957 Office equipment 823 (226 ) 597 Computer hardware 134,688 (89,351 ) 45,337 Computer software 51,991 (25,134 ) 26,857 Capitalized software development costs 53,540 (16,830 ) 36,710 Leasehold improvements 57,061 (30,743 ) 26,318 Land and buildings 48,529 (8,645 ) 39,884 Total $ 367,094 $ (183,434 ) $ 183,660

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Changes In Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill since June 30, 2016: Balance as of June 30, 2016 $ 2,325,586 Acquisition of Recommind, Inc. (note 18) 93,985 Acquisition of CCM Business (note 18) 178,144 Adjustments relating to prior acquisitions (note 18) (30 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 2,597,685

Acquired Intangible Assets (Tab

Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Calculation of Acquired Intangibles by Asset Class	As of December 31, 2016 Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Technology assets $ 485,373 $ (203,831 ) $ 281,542 Customer assets 858,106 (367,114 ) 490,992 Total $ 1,343,479 $ (570,945 ) $ 772,534 As of June 30, 2016 Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Technology assets $ 359,573 $ (155,848 ) $ 203,725 Customer assets 790,506 (347,991 ) 442,515 Total $ 1,150,079 $ (503,839 ) $ 646,240
Calculation of Estimated Future Amortization Expense	The following table shows the estimated future amortization expense for the fiscal years indicated. This calculation assumes no future adjustments to acquired intangible assets: Fiscal years ending June 30, 2017 (six months ended June 30) $ 113,378 2018 218,992 2019 191,593 2020 120,079 2021 45,872 2022 and beyond 82,620 Total $ 772,534

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Other Assets	As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Deposits and restricted cash $ 13,445 $ 10,715 Deferred implementation costs 22,435 18,116 Investments 23,608 18,062 Long-term prepaid expenses and other long-term assets 7,417 6,804 Total $ 66,905 $ 53,697

Accounts Payable And Accrued 37

Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule of Current Liabilities	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are comprised of the following: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Accounts payable—trade $ 33,800 $ 35,804 Accrued salaries and commissions 67,120 77,813 Accrued liabilities 116,334 113,272 Accrued interest on Senior Notes 24,011 23,562 Amounts payable in respect of restructuring and other Special charges 3,423 5,109 Asset retirement obligations 818 1,890 Total $ 245,506 $ 257,450
Schedule of Long-Term Accrued Liabilities	Long-term accrued liabilities As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Amounts payable in respect of restructuring and other Special charges $ 1,874 $ 3,986 Other accrued liabilities* 19,650 19,138 Asset retirement obligations 8,785 6,724 Total $ 30,309 $ 29,848 * Other accrued liabilities consist primarily of tenant allowances, deferred rent and lease fair value adjustments relating to certain facilities acquired through business acquisitions.

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt	Long-term debt is comprised of the following: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Total debt Senior Notes 2026 $ 850,000 $ 600,000 Senior Notes 2023 800,000 800,000 Term Loan B 776,000 780,000 Total principal payments due 2,426,000 2,180,000 Premium on Senior Notes 2026 6,875 — Debt issuance costs (35,049 ) (34,013 ) Total amount outstanding 2,397,826 2,145,987 Less: Current portion of long-term debt Term Loan B 8,000 8,000 Non-current portion of long-term debt $ 2,389,826 $ 2,137,987

Pension Plans and Other Post 39

Pension Plans and Other Post Retirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan and Long-Term Employee Benefit Obligations	The following table provides details of our defined benefit pension plans and long-term employee benefit obligations for Open Text Document Technologies GmbH (CDT), GXS GmbH ( GXS GER ) and GXS Philippines, Inc. ( GXS PHP ) as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 : As of December 31, 2016 Total benefit obligation Current portion of benefit obligation* Non-current portion of benefit obligation CDT defined benefit plan $ 27,293 $ 578 $ 26,715 GXS Germany defined benefit plan 23,151 777 22,374 GXS Philippines defined benefit plan 3,937 73 3,864 Other plans 3,029 155 2,874 Total $ 57,410 $ 1,583 $ 55,827 As of June 30, 2016 Total benefit obligation Current portion of benefit obligation* Non-current portion of benefit obligation CDT defined benefit plan $ 29,450 $ 589 $ 28,861 GXS Germany defined benefit plan 24,729 772 23,957 GXS Philippines defined benefit plan 7,341 30 7,311 Other plans 3,330 1,466 1,864 Total $ 64,850 $ 2,857 $ 61,993 *The current portion of the benefit obligation has been included within "Accrued salaries and commissions", all within "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (see note 9 "Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities").
Schedule of the Change in the Benefit Obligation of Defined Benefit Plan	The following are the details of the change in the benefit obligation for each of the above mentioned pension plans for the periods indicated: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total Benefit obligation—beginning of period $ 29,450 $ 24,729 $ 7,341 $ 61,520 $ 26,091 $ 22,420 $ 7,025 $ 55,536 Service cost 232 195 642 1,069 422 359 1,628 2,409 Interest cost 226 186 121 533 610 543 314 1,467 Benefits paid (228 ) (391 ) (26 ) (645 ) (534 ) (770 ) (190 ) (1,494 ) Actuarial (gain) loss (768 ) (218 ) (3,836 ) (4,822 ) 3,299 2,564 (1,145 ) 4,718 Foreign exchange (gain) loss (1,619 ) (1,350 ) (305 ) (3,274 ) (438 ) (387 ) (291 ) (1,116 ) Benefit obligation—end of period 27,293 23,151 3,937 54,381 29,450 24,729 7,341 61,520 Less: Current portion (578 ) (777 ) (73 ) (1,428 ) (589 ) (772 ) (30 ) (1,391 ) Non-current portion of benefit obligation $ 26,715 $ 22,374 $ 3,864 $ 52,953 $ 28,861 $ 23,957 $ 7,311 $ 60,129
Components of Net Pension Expense for Pension Plan	The following are details of net pension expense relating to the following pension plans: Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Pension expense: CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total Service cost $ 112 $ 94 $ 203 $ 409 $ 104 $ 85 $ 424 $ 613 Interest cost 109 90 45 244 151 137 81 369 Amortization of actuarial (gains) and losses 150 40 (12 ) 178 105 11 — 116 Net pension expense $ 371 $ 224 $ 236 $ 831 $ 360 $ 233 $ 505 $ 1,098 Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Pension expense: CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Total Service cost $ 232 $ 195 $ 642 $ 1,069 $ 211 $ 188 $ 851 $ 1,250 Interest cost 226 186 121 533 305 265 162 732 Amortization of actuarial (gains) and losses 310 83 (24 ) 369 212 11 — 223 Net pension expense $ 768 $ 464 $ 739 $ 1,971 $ 728 $ 464 $ 1,013 $ 2,205
Schedule of Weighted-Average Key Assumptions Used for CDT Pension Plan	In determining the fair value of the pension plan benefit obligations as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 , respectively, we used the following weighted-average key assumptions: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 CDT GXS GER GXS PHP CDT GXS GER GXS PHP Assumptions: Salary increases 2.00% 2.00% 6.20% 2.00% 2.00% 6.20% Pension increases 1.75% 2.00% 3.25% 1.75% 2.00% 4.75% Discount rate 1.72% 1.72% 5.25% 1.56% 1.56% 4.25% Normal retirement age 65 65-67 60 65 65-67 60 Employee fluctuation rate: to age 20 —% N/A 12.19% —% N/A 7.90% to age 25 —% N/A 16.58% —% N/A 5.70% to age 30 1.00% N/A 13.97% 1.00% N/A 4.10% to age 35 0.50% N/A 10.77% 0.50% N/A 2.90% to age 40 —% N/A 7.39% —% N/A 1.90% to age 45 0.50% N/A 3.28% 0.50% N/A 1.40% to age 50 0.50% N/A —% 0.50% N/A —% from age 51 1.00% N/A —% 1.00% N/A —%
Anticipated Pension Payments Under Pension Plan	Anticipated pension payments under the pension plans for the fiscal years indicated below are as follows: Fiscal years ending June 30, CDT GXS GER GXS PHP 2017 (six months ended June 30) $ 279 $ 368 $ 36 2018 598 819 88 2019 669 874 129 2020 731 923 147 2021 809 936 240 2022 to 2026 4,780 5,175 1,696 Total $ 7,866 $ 9,095 $ 2,336

Share Capital, Option Plans a40

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Summary of Share-based Compensation Costs	Total share-based compensation expense for the periods indicated below is detailed as follows: Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Stock options $ 2,787 $ 3,096 $ 6,675 $ 6,760 Performance Share Units (issued under LTIP) 947 727 1,828 1,347 Restricted Share Units (issued under LTIP) 1,765 1,370 3,367 2,604 Restricted Share Units (other) 743 330 1,495 711 Deferred Share Units (directors) 830 1,058 1,341 1,692 Employee Share Purchase Plan 500 — 1,006 — Total share-based compensation expense $ 7,572 $ 6,581 $ 15,712 $ 13,114
Summary of Option Activity	A summary of activity under our stock option plans, on a post share split basis, for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is as follows: Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($’000s) Outstanding at June 30, 2016 8,354,816 $ 21.94 Granted 924,974 29.83 Exercised (203,714 ) 21.89 Forfeited or expired (46,396 ) 20.16 Outstanding at December 31, 2016 9,029,680 $ 22.76 4.32 $ 73,589 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 3,580,466 $ 18.57 3.14 $ 44,188
Schedule of Weighted-Average Fair Value of Options and Weighted-Average Assumptions Used	For the periods indicated, the weighted-average fair value of options and weighted-average assumptions were as follows: Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Weighted–average fair value of options granted $ 6.58 $ 5.38 $ 6.54 $ 5.60 Weighted-average assumptions used: Expected volatility 28.53 % 31.99 % 29.29 % 32.58 % Risk–free interest rate 1.22 % 1.35 % 1.06 % 1.47 % Expected dividend yield 1.43 % 1.70 % 1.45 % 1.64 % Expected life (in years) 4.34 4.33 4.33 4.33 Forfeiture rate (based on historical rates) 5 % 5 % 5 % 5 % Average exercise share price $ 30.37 $ 22.68 $ 29.83 $ 22.85

Guarantees and Contingencies (T

Guarantees and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contractual Obligations	We have entered into the following contractual obligations with minimum payments for the indicated fiscal periods as follows: Payments due between Total January 1, 2017— July 1, 2017— July 1, 2019— July 1, 2021 Long term debt obligations (1) $ 3,294,203 $ 63,506 $ 256,602 $ 984,407 $ 1,989,688 Operating lease obligations (2) 282,531 25,556 92,605 68,250 96,120 Purchase obligations (3) 16,640 13,539 2,646 455 — $ 3,593,374 $ 102,601 $ 351,853 $ 1,053,112 $ 2,085,808 (1) Includes interest and principal (2) Net of $8.1 million of sublease income to be received from properties which we have subleased to third parties. (3) Includes fees of $10.0 million relating to a commitment letter with Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada that we entered into in September 2016, as previously disclosed in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Following the closing of the Dell-EMC Acquisition (as defined in note 18 "Acquisitions") on January 23, 2017 (see note 22 "Subsequent Events"), this commitment letter was terminated on January 23, 2017 and the associated fee discussed above was paid.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest and Penalties Related to Liabilities for Income Tax Expense	For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we recognized the following amounts as income tax-related interest expense and penalties: Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest expense $ 1,501 $ 1,195 $ 2,783 $ 2,972 Penalties expense (recoveries) (218 ) (2,596 ) (324 ) (2,726 ) Total $ 1,283 $ (1,401 ) $ 2,459 $ 246
Interest Accrued and Penalties Accrued Related to Income Tax Expense	As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 , the following amounts have been accrued on account of income tax-related interest expense and penalties: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Interest expense accrued * $ 36,957 $ 34,476 Penalties accrued * $ 1,234 $ 1,615 * These balances have been included within "Long-term income taxes payable" within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets .

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	Our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following types of instruments as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 : December 31, 2016 June 30, 2016 Fair Market Measurements using: Fair Market Measurements using: December 31, 2016 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets/ (liabilities) Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs June 30, 2016 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets/ (liabilities) Significant other observable inputs Significant unobservable inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Financial Assets: Short-term investments* $ 3,238 N/A $ 3,238 N/A $ 11,839 N/A $ 11,839 N/A Derivative financial instrument asset (note 16) — N/A — N/A 792 N/A 792 N/A $ 3,238 N/A $ 3,238 N/A $ 12,631 N/A $ 12,631 N/A Financial Liabilities: Derivative financial instrument liability (note 16) $ (787 ) N/A $ (787 ) N/A $ — N/A $ — N/A $ (787 ) N/A $ (787 ) N/A $ — N/A $ — N/A *These assets in the table above are classified as Level 2 as certain specific assets included within may not have quoted prices that are readily accessible in an active market or we may have relied on alternative pricing methods that do not rely exclusively on quoted prices to determine the fair value of the investments.
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	A summary of our short-term investments outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 is as follows: As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized (Losses) Estimated Fair Value Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized (Losses) Estimated Fair Value Short-term investments $ 2,406 $ 832 $ — $ 3,238 $ 11,406 $ 436 $ (3 ) $ 11,839

Derivative Instruments and He44

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (see note 15 "Fair Value Measurements") As of December 31, 2016 As of June 30, 2016 Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Fair Value Foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Accounts payable and accrued liabilities) $ (787 ) $ 792
Effects of Derivative Instruments on Income and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)	Effects of Derivative Instruments on Income and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing) Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (950 ) $ (1,433 ) Operating $ 124 $ 146 N/A $ — $ — Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2015 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship Amount of Gain or (Loss) Location of Amount of Gain or Location of Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Six Months Ended December 31, 2015 Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Six Months Ended December 31, 2015 Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Six Months Ended December 31, 2015 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (1,944 ) $ (6,556 ) Operating $ (1,108 ) $ (1,804 ) N/A $ — $ —

Special Charges (Recoveries) (T

Special Charges (Recoveries) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve	Special charges (recoveries) include costs and recoveries that relate to certain restructuring initiatives that we have undertaken from time to time under our various restructuring plans, as well as acquisition-related costs and other charges. Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan $ 761 $ — $ 1,856 $ — Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan (2,624 ) 5,555 (2,639 ) 21,029 OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan (3 ) (1,882 ) 851 (2,034 ) Restructuring Plans prior to OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan — 4 (16 ) 4 Acquisition-related costs 3,892 983 10,666 1,160 Other charges 9,091 4,428 12,853 6,266 Total $ 11,117 $ 9,088 $ 23,571 $ 26,425
Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is shown below. Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan Workforce reduction Facility costs Total Balance payable as at June 30, 2016 $ — $ — $ — Accruals and adjustments 1,236 620 1,856 Cash payments (914 ) (224 ) (1,138 ) Foreign exchange 7 (85 ) (78 ) Balance payable as at December 31, 2016 $ 329 $ 311 $ 640
Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is shown below. Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan Workforce reduction Facility costs Total Balance payable as at June 30, 2016 $ 3,145 $ 5,046 $ 8,191 Accruals and adjustments (1,148 ) (1,491 ) (2,639 ) Cash payments (1,385 ) (570 ) (1,955 ) Foreign exchange (95 ) (117 ) (212 ) Balance payable as at December 31, 2016 $ 517 $ 2,868 $ 3,385
OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is shown below. OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan Workforce reduction Facility costs Total Balance payable as at June 30, 2016 $ 115 $ 606 $ 721 Accruals and adjustments 169 682 851 Cash payments — (327 ) (327 ) Foreign exchange (152 ) 41 (111 ) Balance payable as at December 31, 2016 $ 132 $ 1,002 $ 1,134

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
CCM Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their preliminary fair values as of July 31, 2016, are set forth below: Current assets $ 683 Non-current deferred tax asset 6,916 Non-current tangible assets 2,348 Intangible customer assets 64,000 Intangible technology assets 101,000 Liabilities assumed (38,091 ) Total identifiable net assets 136,856 Goodwill 178,144 Net assets acquired $ 315,000
Recommind Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their preliminary fair values as of July 20, 2016, are set forth below: Current assets $ 30,034 Non-current tangible assets 1,245 Intangible customer assets 51,900 Intangible technology assets 24,800 Deferred tax liabilities (4,360 ) Other liabilities assumed (27,497 ) Total identifiable net assets 76,122 Goodwill 93,985 Net assets acquired $ 170,107
ANXeBusiness Corp.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their preliminary fair values as of May 1, 2016, are set forth below: Current assets $ 9,712 Non-current tangible assets 511 Intangible customer assets 49,700 Intangible technology assets 5,600 Liabilities assumed (26,204 ) Total identifiable net assets 39,319 Goodwill 65,108 Net assets acquired $ 104,427
CEM Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their preliminary fair values as of April 30, 2016 , are set forth below: Current assets $ 3,078 Non-current tangible assets 12,589 Intangible customer assets 33,000 Intangible technology assets 47,000 Liabilities assumed (26,478 ) Total identifiable net assets 69,189 Goodwill 90,811 Net assets acquired $ 160,000

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclo47

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cash paid during the period for interest $ 24,394 $ 6,942 $ 53,585 $ 36,236 Cash received during the period for interest $ 700 $ 259 $ 1,470 $ 542 Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ 32,862 $ 9,061 $ 39,682 $ 16,466

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share	Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Basic earnings per share Net income attributable to OpenText $ 45,022 $ 87,686 $ 957,906 (1) $ 128,972 Basic earnings per share attributable to OpenText $ 0.18 $ 0.36 $ 3.92 $ 0.53 Diluted earnings per share Net income attributable to OpenText $ 45,022 $ 87,686 $ 957,906 (1) $ 128,972 Diluted earnings per share attributable to OpenText $ 0.18 $ 0.36 $ 3.89 $ 0.53 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding Basic 245,653 242,492 244,282 243,398 Effect of dilutive securities 1,848 1,092 1,841 1,034 Diluted 247,501 243,584 246,123 244,432 Excluded as anti-dilutive (2) 1,618 5,498 1,445 5,506 (1) Please also see note 14 "Income Taxes" for details relating to a one-time tax benefit of $876.1 million recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2016 in connection with an internal reorganization of our subsidiaries. (2) Represents options to purchase Common Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price of the stock options was greater than or equal to the average price of the Common Shares during the period.

Basis of Presentation - Additio

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details)	Jan. 24, 2017	Dec. 21, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock split ratio		2
Subsequent Event
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock split ratio	2
OT South Africa
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by Open Text			90.00%
GXS Korea
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by Open Text			85.00%
GXS Singapore
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by Open Text			81.00%

Allowance For Doubtful Accoun50

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts - Changes In Carrying Amount (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 30, 2016	$ 6,740
Bad debt expense	3,631
Write-off /adjustments	(2,468)
Balance as of December 31, 2016	7,903
Unbilled receivables	$ 28,600	$ 35,600

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	$ 382,053	$ 367,094
Accumulated Depreciation	(203,009)	(183,434)
Net	179,044	183,660
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	20,092	20,462
Accumulated Depreciation	(13,453)	(12,505)
Net	6,639	7,957
Office equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	1,130	823
Accumulated Depreciation	(556)	(226)
Net	574	597
Computer hardware
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	138,928	134,688
Accumulated Depreciation	(94,269)	(89,351)
Net	44,659	45,337
Computer software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	55,937	51,991
Accumulated Depreciation	(29,193)	(25,134)
Net	26,744	26,857
Capitalized software development costs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	59,061	53,540
Accumulated Depreciation	(22,391)	(16,830)
Net	36,670	36,710
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	58,519	57,061
Accumulated Depreciation	(33,798)	(30,743)
Net	24,721	26,318
Land and buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	48,386	48,529
Accumulated Depreciation	(9,349)	(8,645)
Net	$ 39,037	$ 39,884

Goodwill - Summary Of Changes I

Goodwill - Summary Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 30, 2016	$ 2,325,586
Adjustment relating to acquisition	(30)
Balance as of December 31, 2016	2,597,685
Recommind Inc
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill acquired	93,985
CCM Business
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill acquired	$ 178,144

Acquired Intangible Assets - Ca

Acquired Intangible Assets - Calculation Of Acquired Intangibles By Asset Class (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Cost	$ 1,343,479	$ 1,150,079
Accumulated Amortization	(570,945)	(503,839)
Total	772,534	646,240
Technology assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Cost	485,373	359,573
Accumulated Amortization	(203,831)	(155,848)
Total	$ 281,542	203,725
Weighted-average amortization period (in years) for acquired intangible assets	5 years
Customer assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Cost	$ 858,106	790,506
Accumulated Amortization	(367,114)	(347,991)
Total	$ 490,992	$ 442,515
Weighted-average amortization period (in years) for acquired intangible assets	7 years

Acquired Intangible Assets - 54

Acquired Intangible Assets - Calculation Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2017 (six months ended June 30)	$ 113,378
2,018	218,992
2,019	191,593
2,020	120,079
2,021	45,872
2022 and beyond	82,620
Total	$ 772,534	$ 646,240

Other Assets (Details)

Other Assets (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]
Deposits and restricted cash	$ 13,445,000		$ 13,445,000		$ 10,715,000
Deferred implementation costs	22,435,000		22,435,000		18,116,000
Investments	23,608,000		23,608,000		18,062,000
Long-term prepaid expenses and other long-term assets	7,417,000		7,417,000		6,804,000
Total other assets	66,905,000		66,905,000		$ 53,697,000
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income from equity method investments	$ 500,000	$ 0	$ 5,993,000	$ 0
Minimum
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	4.00%		4.00%
Maximum
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	20.00%		20.00%

Deferred Charges and Credits (D

Deferred Charges and Credits (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Minimum
Schedule of Deferred Charges and Credits [Line Items]
Deferred charges and credits amortization, period	6 years
Maximum
Schedule of Deferred Charges and Credits [Line Items]
Deferred charges and credits amortization, period	15 years

Accounts Payable And Accrued 57

Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities - Schedule Of Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable—trade	$ 33,800	$ 35,804
Accrued salaries and commissions	67,120	77,813
Accrued liabilities	116,334	113,272
Accrued interest on Senior Notes	24,011	23,562
Amounts payable in respect of restructuring and other Special charges	3,423	5,109
Asset retirement obligations	818	1,890
Total	$ 245,506	$ 257,450

Accounts Payable And Accrued 58

Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities - Schedule Of Long-Term Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Amounts payable in respect of restructuring and other Special charges	$ 1,874	$ 3,986
Other accrued liabilities	19,650	19,138
Asset retirement obligations	8,785	6,724
Total	$ 30,309	$ 29,848

Accounts Payable And Accrued 59

Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Present value of asset retirement obligation	$ 9.6	$ 8.6
Undiscounted value of asset retirement obligation	$ 10.5	$ 9.2

Long-Term Debt - Schedule Of Lo

Long-Term Debt - Schedule Of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 20, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 2,426,000		$ 2,180,000
Premium on Senior Notes 2026	6,875		0
Debt issuance costs	(35,049)		(34,013)
Total amount outstanding	2,397,826		2,145,987
Less:
Non-current portion of long-term debt	2,389,826		2,137,987
Term Loan B
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	776,000		780,000
Less:
Current portion of long-term debt	8,000		8,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	850,000	$ 850,000	600,000
Debt issuance costs		$ (3,700)
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 800,000		$ 800,000

Long-Term Debt - Senior Notes (

Long-Term Debt - Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 20, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	May 31, 2016	Jan. 15, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,426,000,000		$ 2,426,000,000			$ 2,180,000,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount					$ 250,000,000		$ 600,000,000
Debt instrument stated interest rate							5.875%
Debt premium issue price percentage					102.75%
Long-term debt	850,000,000		850,000,000		$ 850,000,000	600,000,000
Interest expense	9,400,000		18,200,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount								$ 800,000,000
Debt instrument stated interest rate								5.625%
Long-term debt	800,000,000		800,000,000			$ 800,000,000
Interest expense	$ 11,200,000	$ 11,200,000	$ 22,500,000	$ 22,500,000

Long Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long Term Debt - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 26, 2017	Jan. 13, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 16, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2017	Dec. 20, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs			$ 35,049,000		$ 35,049,000		$ 35,049,000				$ 34,013,000
Payments of debt issuance costs							4,155,000	$ 0
Term Loan B
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit agreement, maximum capacity				$ 800,000,000
Term loan period, years				7 years
Term loan quarterly repayment as percentage of principal				0.25%
Interest addition to floating rate				0.75%
Interest expense					6,500,000	$ 6,600,000	13,000,000	$ 13,100,000
Term Loan B | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest addition to floating rate				2.50%
Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit agreement, maximum capacity			300,000,000		300,000,000		300,000,000
Revolver | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit agreement, maximum capacity									$ 450,000,000
Proceeds from line of credit	$ 25,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense					$ 9,400,000		$ 18,200,000
Debt issuance costs										$ 3,700,000
Payments of debt issuance costs			$ 2,800,000

Pension Plans And Other Post 63

Pension Plans And Other Post Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans and Long-Term Employee Benefit Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Assumptions:
Total benefit obligation	$ 57,410	$ 64,850
Current portion of benefit obligation	1,583	2,857
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	55,827	61,993
Other plans
Assumptions:
Total benefit obligation	3,029	3,330
Current portion of benefit obligation	155	1,466
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	2,874	1,864
CDT | Pension Plan
Assumptions:
Total benefit obligation	27,293	29,450
Current portion of benefit obligation	578	589
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	26,715	28,861
GXS Germany | Pension Plan
Assumptions:
Total benefit obligation	23,151	24,729
Current portion of benefit obligation	777	772
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	22,374	23,957
GXS Philippines | Pension Plan
Assumptions:
Total benefit obligation	3,937	7,341
Current portion of benefit obligation	73	30
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	$ 3,864	$ 7,311

Pension Plans and Other Post 64

Pension Plans and Other Post Retirement Benefits - Narrative (Details) - Pension Plan	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
CDT
Assumptions:
Contributions made by employer to plan	$ 0
Amount to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) over the remainder of this fiscal year	300,000
GXS Germany
Assumptions:
Contributions made by employer to plan	0
Amount to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) over the remainder of this fiscal year	80,300
GXS Philippines
Assumptions:
Contributions made by employer to plan	0
Amount to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) over the remainder of this fiscal year	23,500
Fair value of plan assets	$ 33,100

Pension Plans and Other Post 65

Pension Plans and Other Post Retirement Benefits - Schedule of the Change in Benefit Obligation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation—beginning of period			$ 61,520	$ 55,536	$ 55,536
Service cost			1,069		2,409
Interest cost			533		1,467
Benefits paid			(645)		(1,494)
Actuarial (gain) loss			(4,822)		4,718
Foreign exchange (gain) loss			(3,274)		(1,116)
Benefit obligation—end of period	$ 54,381		54,381		61,520
Less: Current portion	(1,428)		(1,428)		(1,391)
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	52,953		52,953		60,129
Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Service cost	409	$ 613	1,069	1,250
Interest cost	244	369	533	732
Pension Plan | CDT
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation—beginning of period			29,450	26,091	26,091
Service cost	112	104	232	211	422
Interest cost	109	151	226	305	610
Benefits paid			(228)		(534)
Actuarial (gain) loss			(768)		3,299
Foreign exchange (gain) loss			(1,619)		(438)
Benefit obligation—end of period	27,293		27,293		29,450
Less: Current portion	(578)		(578)		(589)
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	26,715		26,715		28,861
Pension Plan | GXS Germany
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation—beginning of period			24,729	22,420	22,420
Service cost	94	85	195	188	359
Interest cost	90	137	186	265	543
Benefits paid			(391)		(770)
Actuarial (gain) loss			(218)		2,564
Foreign exchange (gain) loss			(1,350)		(387)
Benefit obligation—end of period	23,151		23,151		24,729
Less: Current portion	(777)		(777)		(772)
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	22,374		22,374		23,957
Pension Plan | GXS Philippines
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation—beginning of period			7,341	7,025	7,025
Service cost	203	424	642	851	1,628
Interest cost	45	$ 81	121	$ 162	314
Benefits paid			(26)		(190)
Actuarial (gain) loss			(3,836)		(1,145)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss			(305)		(291)
Benefit obligation—end of period	3,937		3,937		7,341
Less: Current portion	(73)		(73)		(30)
Non-current portion of benefit obligation	$ 3,864		$ 3,864		$ 7,311

Pension Plans and Other Post 66

Pension Plans and Other Post Retirement Benefits - Components of Net Pension Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Assumptions:
Service cost			$ 1,069		$ 2,409
Interest cost			533		1,467
Net pension expense			2,061	$ 2,325
Pension Plan
Assumptions:
Service cost	$ 409	$ 613	1,069	1,250
Interest cost	244	369	533	732
Amortization of actuarial (gains) and losses	178	116	369	223
Net pension expense	831	1,098	1,971	2,205
Pension Plan | CDT
Assumptions:
Service cost	112	104	232	211	422
Interest cost	109	151	226	305	610
Amortization of actuarial (gains) and losses	150	105	310	212
Net pension expense	371	360	768	728
Pension Plan | GXS Germany
Assumptions:
Service cost	94	85	195	188	359
Interest cost	90	137	186	265	543
Amortization of actuarial (gains) and losses	40	11	83	11
Net pension expense	224	233	464	464
Pension Plan | GXS Philippines
Assumptions:
Service cost	203	424	642	851	1,628
Interest cost	45	81	121	162	$ 314
Amortization of actuarial (gains) and losses	(12)	0	(24)	0
Net pension expense	$ 236	$ 505	$ 739	$ 1,013

Pension Plans And Other Post 67

Pension Plans And Other Post Retirement Benefits - Schedule Of Weighted-Average Key Assumptions Used For Pension Plans (Details) - Pension Plan	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
CDT
Assumptions:
Salary increases	2.00%	2.00%
Pension increases	1.75%	1.75%
Discount rate	1.72%	1.56%
Normal retirement age	65 years	65 years
CDT | to age 20
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	0.00%	0.00%
CDT | to age 25
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	0.00%	0.00%
CDT | to age 30
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	1.00%	1.00%
CDT | to age 35
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	0.50%	0.50%
CDT | to age 40
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	0.00%	0.00%
CDT | to age 45
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	0.50%	0.50%
CDT | to age 50
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	0.50%	0.50%
CDT | from age 51
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	1.00%	1.00%
GXS Germany
Assumptions:
Salary increases	2.00%	2.00%
Pension increases	2.00%	2.00%
Discount rate	1.72%	1.56%
GXS Germany | Minimum
Assumptions:
Normal retirement age	65 years	65 years
GXS Germany | Maximum
Assumptions:
Normal retirement age	67 years	67 years
GXS Philippines
Assumptions:
Salary increases	6.20%	6.20%
Pension increases	3.25%	4.75%
Discount rate	5.25%	4.25%
Normal retirement age	60 years	60 years
GXS Philippines | to age 20
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	12.19%	7.90%
GXS Philippines | to age 25
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	16.58%	5.70%
GXS Philippines | to age 30
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	13.97%	4.10%
GXS Philippines | to age 35
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	10.77%	2.90%
GXS Philippines | to age 40
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	7.39%	1.90%
GXS Philippines | to age 45
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	3.28%	1.40%
GXS Philippines | to age 50
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	0.00%	0.00%
GXS Philippines | from age 51
Assumptions:
Employee fluctuation rate	0.00%	0.00%

Pension Plans And Other Post 68

Pension Plans And Other Post Retirement Benefits - Anticipated Pension Payments Under Pension Plans (Details) - Pension Plan $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
CDT
Assumptions:
2017 (six months ended June 30)	$ 279
2,018	598
2,019	669
2,020	731
2,021	809
2022 to 2026	4,780
Total	7,866
GXS Germany
Assumptions:
2017 (six months ended June 30)	368
2,018	819
2,019	874
2,020	923
2,021	936
2022 to 2026	5,175
Total	9,095
GXS Philippines
Assumptions:
2017 (six months ended June 30)	36
2,018	88
2,019	129
2,020	147
2,021	240
2022 to 2026	1,696
Total	$ 2,336

Share Capital, Option Plans a69

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments - Additional Information (Details)	Dec. 21, 2016shares	Dec. 19, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jul. 26, 2016USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock split ratio	2
Share sub-division (in shares)	1
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.115	$ 0.1	$ 0.23	$ 0.2
Payments of dividends | $			$ 27,900,000	$ 24,200,000	$ 55,650,000	$ 47,528,000
Preference shares issued (in shares)			0		0
Number of shares issued (in shares)		19,810,604
Proceeds from issuance of common shares | $		$ 584,600,000			$ 604,223,000	0
Equity issuance costs | $		$ 19,600,000
Equity issuance costs paid | $					$ 18,127,000	$ 0
Common shares repurchased (in shares)			0	450,000	0	450,000
Stock repurchase amount | $				$ 10,600,000		$ 10,600,000
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)			341,588	414,156	349,922
Authorized repurchase amount | $							$ 200,000,000
Stock repurchased under the repurchase plan (in shares)			0		0
Common shares repurchased and cancelled during period, shares (in shares)				688,872		2,952,496
Common shares repurchased and cancelled during period, value | $				$ 15,500,000		$ 65,500,000
Long Term Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)			339,922			414,156
Offering
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued (in shares)		18,500,000
Price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 30.50
Over-Allotment Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued (in shares)		1,310,604
Price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 30.50

Share Capital, Option Plans a70

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Share-Based Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 7,572	$ 6,581	$ 15,712	$ 13,114
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	2,787	3,096	6,675	6,760
Deferred Stock Units (Directors)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	830	1,058	1,341	1,692
Long Term Incentive Plan | Performance Stock Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	947	727	1,828	1,347
Long Term Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	1,765	1,370	3,367	2,604
Other plans | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	743	330	1,495	711
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 500	$ 0	$ 1,006	$ 0

Share Capital, Option Plans a71

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments - Summary of Outstanding Stock Options, Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 23, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options outstanding (in shares)		9,029,680		9,029,680		8,354,816
Award vesting period				3 years
Unrecognized compensation cost relating to unvested stock awards		$ 21,600,000		$ 21,600,000
Unvested stock awards compensation cost, weighted average recognition period				2 years 2 months 8 days
Cash proceeds from exercise of options granted		2,100,000	$ 2,000,000	$ 4,500,000	$ 6,300,000
Tax benefit realized from exercise of options		$ 300,000	$ 0	$ 400,000	$ 200,000
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Additional shares authorized (in shares)	8,000,000
Options outstanding (in shares)		9,029,680		9,029,680
Common shares available for issuance (in shares)		12,621,082		12,621,082
Expire period of options, minimum term				7 years
Expire period of options, maximum term				10 years
Stock Options | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period				4 years
Stock Options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period				5 years

Share Capital, Option Plans a72

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Outstanding Stock Options Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Options
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | shares	8,354,816
Granted (in shares) | shares	924,974
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(203,714)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	(46,396)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares	9,029,680
Exercisable ending balance (in shares) | shares	3,580,466
Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 21.94
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	29.83
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	21.89
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	20.16
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	22.76
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 18.57
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)
Outstanding (in years)	4 years 3 months 27 days
Exercisable (in years)	3 years 1 month 21 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($’000s)
Outstanding | $	$ 73,589
Exercisable | $	$ 44,188

Share Capital, Option Plans a73

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Weighted-Average Fair Value Of Options And Weighted-Average Assumptions Used (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted-average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 6.58	$ 5.38	$ 6.54	$ 5.60
Expected volatility	28.53%	31.99%	29.29%	32.58%
Risk–free interest rate	1.22%	1.35%	1.06%	1.47%
Expected dividend yield	1.43%	1.70%	1.45%	1.64%
Expected life (in years)	4 years 4 months 4 days	4 years 3 months 29 days	4 years 3 months 29 days	4 years 3 months 29 days
Forfeiture rate (based on historical rates)	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Average exercised share price (in dollars per share)	$ 30.37	$ 22.68	$ 29.83	$ 22.85

Share Capital, Option Plans a74

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments - Long-Term Incentive Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Term of plan			3 years
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)	341,588	414,156	349,922
Equity issuance costs paid			$ 18,127	$ 0
Unvested stock awards compensation cost, weighted average recognition period			2 years 2 months 8 days
Long Term Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)	339,922			414,156
Issuance of treasury stock	$ 4,400
Compensation cost related to unvested awards not yet recognized	$ 19,000		$ 19,000
Unvested stock awards compensation cost, weighted average recognition period			2 years 1 month

Share Capital, Option Plans a75

Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments - RSU's, DSU's and ESPP (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period					3 years
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)			341,588	414,156	349,922
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards purchase price discount	15.00%	5.00%
Common shares eligible for issuance (in shares)			116,224		219,856
Cash received from employee stock purchase plan			$ 3,300,000	$ 700,000	$ 6,200,000	$ 1,700,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted (in shares)			0	0	7,800	0
Award vesting period					3 years
Issuance of treasury stock (in shares)			1,666	10,000	10,000	10,000
Issuance of treasury stock			$ 20,500	$ 100,000	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Deferred Stock Units (DSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted (in shares)			73,254	105,634	75,696	106,746

Guarantees and Contingencies -

Guarantees and Contingencies - Schedule of Contractual Obligations with Minimum Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Long term debt obligations (1)
Total		$ 3,294,203
January 1, 2017— June 30, 2017		63,506
July 1, 2017— June 30, 2019		256,602
July 1, 2019— June 30, 2021		984,407
July 1, 2021 and beyond		1,989,688
Operating lease obligations
Total		282,531
January 1, 2017— June 30, 2017		25,556
July 1, 2017— June 30, 2019		92,605
July 1, 2019— June 30, 2021		68,250
July 1, 2021 and beyond		96,120
Purchase obligations
Total		16,640
January 1, 2017— June 30, 2017		13,539
July 1, 2017— June 30, 2019		2,646
July 1, 2019— June 30, 2021		455
July 1, 2021 and beyond		0
Payments due between
Total		3,593,374
January 1, 2017— June 30, 2017		102,601
July 1, 2017— June 30, 2019		351,853
July 1, 2019— June 30, 2021		1,053,112
July 1, 2021 and beyond		2,085,808
Sublease income		$ 8,100
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan fees	$ 10,000

Guarantees and Contingencies 77

Guarantees and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 17, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
GXS Group, Inc.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Tax contingency, foreign, amount		$ 2.7
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value		4
Loss contingency accrual		5.3
GXS India
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual		1.5
IRS Notice of Proposed Adjustment
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Expected federal taxes expense	$ 280	80
Additional tax expense	20.00%
Estimate of probably loss		$ 550

Income Taxes - Interest And Pen

Income Taxes - Interest And Penalties Related To Liabilities For Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 1,501	$ 1,195	$ 2,783	$ 2,972
Penalties expense (recoveries)	(218)	(2,596)	(324)	(2,726)
Total	$ 1,283	$ (1,401)	$ 2,459	$ 246

Income Taxes - Interest Accrued

Income Taxes - Interest Accrued And Penalties Accrued Related To Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest expense accrued	$ 36,957	$ 34,476
Penalties accrued	$ 1,234	$ 1,615

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Possible decrease in tax expense in next 12 months	$ 2			$ 2
Taxes paid on cash distribution	$ 17.7			17.7		$ 15.9
Income tax benefit from reorganization		$ 876.1		$ 876.1
Effective income tax rate	40.60%		4.40%	(640.60%)	10.60%
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense	$ 26.7			$ (843.9)
Increase in income tax expense due to impact of foreign rates	25.1			36
Increase in changes in unrecognized tax benefits	10.5			8.3
Decrease in income tax expense of federal rate applied to pretax income	4.2			4
Decrease in deferred tax assets valuation allowance, amount	1.6			2.7
Amortization of deferred charges	$ 1.2			$ 1.7

Fair Value Measurement - Schedu

Fair Value Measurement - Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative financial instrument asset	$ 0	$ 792
Financial Assets	3,238	12,631
Derivative Liability	(787)	0
Financial Liabilities	(787)	0
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative financial instrument asset	0	792
Financial Assets	3,238	12,631
Derivative Liability	(787)	0
Financial Liabilities	(787)	0
Corporate Bond Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	3,238	11,839
Corporate Bond Securities | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 3,238	$ 11,839

Fair Value Measurement - Assets

Fair Value Measurement - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 transfers	$ 0	$ 0
Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 transfers	0	0
Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 transfers	0	0
Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 transfers	0	0
Asset transfers into Level 3	0	0
Liability transfers into Level 3	0	0
Asset transfers out of Level 3	0	0
Liability transfers out of Level 3	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurement - Cash a

Fair Value Measurement - Cash and Short term Investments (Details) - Short-term Investments - Corporate Bond Securities - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cost	$ 2,406	$ 11,406
Gross Unrealized Gains	832	436
Gross Unrealized (Losses)	0	(3)
Estimated Fair Value	$ 3,238	$ 11,839

Derivative Instruments and He84

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Fair Value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of forward contracts held to sell U.S. dollars in exchange for Canadian dollars	$ 39,600	$ 33,200
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Cash Flow Hedging | Designated As Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Asset (Liability)	$ (787)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Cash Flow Hedging | Designated As Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		$ 792
Minimum
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Contract maturity	1 month
Maximum
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Contract maturity	12 months

Derivative Instruments and He85

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effects on Income and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging - Foreign currency forward contracts - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	$ (950)	$ (1,944)	$ (1,433)	$ (6,556)
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	0	0	0	0
Operating Expenses
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	$ 124	$ (1,108)	$ 146	$ (1,804)

Special Charges (Recoveries) -

Special Charges (Recoveries) - Schedule Of Special Charges Related To Restructuring Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs	$ 3,892	$ 983	$ 10,666	$ 1,160
Other charges	9,091	4,428	12,853	6,266
Total	11,117	9,088	23,571	26,425
Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges	761	0	1,856	0
Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges	(2,624)	5,555	(2,639)	21,029
OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges	(3)	(1,882)	851	(2,034)
Restructuring Plans prior to OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 0	$ 4	$ (16)	$ 4

Special Charges (Recoveries) 87

Special Charges (Recoveries) - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs	$ 3,892	$ 983	$ 10,666	$ 1,160
Other charges (recoveries)	9,091	4,428	12,853	6,266
Special Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs	3,900	1,000	10,700	1,200
One-time ERP Implementation Project
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other charges (recoveries)	2,300	2,900	4,700	4,800
Commitment Fees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other charges (recoveries)	8,200		9,200
Interest on Certain Pre-Acquisition Liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other charges (recoveries)	100	100		(100)
Post-Acquisition Integration Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other charges (recoveries)	(200)	700	1,100	800
Pre-Acquisition Tax Liabilities being Settled, Released, or Statute Barred
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other charges (recoveries)	(1,400)	(300)	(2,600)	(500)
Assets Disposed
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other charges (recoveries)		$ 900		$ 900
Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs	4,000		4,000
Special charges recorded to date	1,900		1,900
Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges recorded to date	27,800		27,800
OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charges recorded to date	$ 24,900		$ 24,900

Special Charges (Recoveries) 88

Special Charges (Recoveries) - Schedule Of Restructuring Reserve (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	$ 0
Accruals and adjustments	1,856
Cash payments	(1,138)
Foreign exchange	(78)
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	640
Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan | Workforce Reduction
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	0
Accruals and adjustments	1,236
Cash payments	(914)
Foreign exchange	7
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	329
Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan | Facility Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	0
Accruals and adjustments	620
Cash payments	(224)
Foreign exchange	(85)
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	311
Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	8,191
Accruals and adjustments	(2,639)
Cash payments	(1,955)
Foreign exchange	(212)
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	3,385
Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan | Workforce Reduction
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	3,145
Accruals and adjustments	(1,148)
Cash payments	(1,385)
Foreign exchange	(95)
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	517
Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan | Facility Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	5,046
Accruals and adjustments	(1,491)
Cash payments	(570)
Foreign exchange	(117)
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	2,868
OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	721
Accruals and adjustments	851
Cash payments	(327)
Foreign exchange	(111)
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	1,134
OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan | Workforce Reduction
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	115
Accruals and adjustments	169
Cash payments	0
Foreign exchange	(152)
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	132
OpenText/GXS Restructuring Plan | Facility Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance payable as at June 30, 2016	606
Accruals and adjustments	682
Cash payments	(327)
Foreign exchange	41
Balance payable as at December 31, 2016	$ 1,002

Acquisitions - Material Definit

Acquisitions - Material Definitive Agreement (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 23, 2017USD ($)
Subsequent Event | Dell - EMC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	$ 1,620

Acquisitions - Purchase of an A

Acquisitions - Purchase of an Asset Group Constituting a Business - CCM Business (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 2,597,685		$ 2,597,685		$ 2,325,586
Acquisition-related costs		3,892	$ 983	10,666	$ 1,160
CCM Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	$ 315,000
Amount held back and unpaid	2,800
Current assets	683
Non-current deferred tax asset	6,916
Non-current tangible assets	2,348
Liabilities assumed	(38,091)
Total identifiable net assets	136,856
Goodwill	178,144
Net assets acquired	315,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	147,400
CCM Business | Special Charges
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs		$ 100		$ 800
CCM Business | Customer assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	64,000
CCM Business | Technology assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	$ 101,000

Acquisitions - Acquisition of R

Acquisitions - Acquisition of Recommind, Inc. (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 20, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 2,597,685,000		$ 2,597,685,000		$ 2,325,586,000
Acquisition-related costs		3,892,000	$ 983,000	10,666,000	$ 1,160,000
Recommind Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	$ 170,100,000
Current assets	30,034,000
Non-current tangible assets	1,245,000
Deferred tax liabilities	(4,360,000)
Other liabilities assumed	(27,497,000)
Total identifiable net assets	76,122,000
Goodwill	93,985,000
Net assets acquired	170,107,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	0
Acquired receivables, fair value	28,700,000
Acquired receivables, gross contractual amount	29,600,000
Acquired receivables, estimated uncollectible	900,000
Recommind Inc | Special Charges
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs		$ 300,000		$ 900,000
Recommind Inc | Customer assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	51,900,000
Recommind Inc | Technology assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	$ 24,800,000

Acquisitions - Acquisition of A

Acquisitions - Acquisition of ANXe Business Corporation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 2,597,685	$ 2,325,586
Goodwill adjustment relating to acquisition		(30)
ANXeBusiness Corp.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	$ 104,400
Current assets	9,712
Non-current tangible assets	511
Liabilities assumed	(26,204)
Total identifiable net assets	39,319
Goodwill	65,108
Net assets acquired	104,427
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	7,000
Acquired receivables, fair value	5,700
Acquired receivables, gross contractual amount	5,800
Acquired receivables, estimated uncollectible	100
Goodwill adjustment relating to acquisition		$ 100
ANXeBusiness Corp. | Customer Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	49,700
ANXeBusiness Corp. | Technology Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	$ 5,600

Acquisitions - Purchase of an93

Acquisitions - Purchase of an Asset Group Consituting a Business - CEM Business (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 2,597,685	$ 2,325,586
Goodwill adjustment relating to acquisition		(30)
CEM Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	$ 160,000
Amount held back and unpaid	7,300
Current assets	3,078
Non-current tangible assets	12,589
Liabilities assumed	(26,478)
Total identifiable net assets	69,189
Goodwill	90,811
Net assets acquired	160,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	77,000
Goodwill adjustment relating to acquisition		$ 100
Customer assets | CEM Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	33,000
Technology assets | CEM Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets	$ 47,000

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclo94

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for interest	$ 24,394	$ 6,942	$ 53,585	$ 36,236
Cash received during the period for interest	700	259	1,470	542
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	$ 32,862	$ 9,061	$ 39,682	$ 16,466

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Basic earnings per share
Net income attributable to OpenText	$ 45,022		$ 87,686	$ 957,906	$ 128,972
Basic earnings per share attributable to OpenText (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18		$ 0.36	$ 3.92	$ 0.53
Diluted earnings per share
Net income attributable to OpenText	$ 45,022		$ 87,686	$ 957,906	$ 128,972
Diluted earnings per share attributable to OpenText (in dollars per share)	$ 0.18		$ 0.36	$ 3.89	$ 0.53
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	245,653		242,492	244,282	243,398
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)	1,848		1,092	1,841	1,034
Diluted (in shares)	247,501		243,584	246,123	244,432
Excluded as anti-dilutive (in shares)	1,618		5,498	1,445	5,506
Income tax benefit from reorganization		$ 876,100		$ 876,100

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Stephen Sadler
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Consultancy fees earned by director for business acquisition-related activities	$ 700,000	$ 17,500

Subsequent Events - Cash Divide

Subsequent Events - Cash Dividends (Details) - $ / shares	Feb. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.115	$ 0.1	$ 0.23	$ 0.2
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.1150

Subsequent Events - Acquisition

Subsequent Events - Acquisition and Restructuring Plan (Details) - Subsequent Event - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 23, 2017	Feb. 01, 2017
Dell-EMC Restructuring Plan
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs remaining		$ 50
Dell-EMC Restructuring Plan | Workforce Reduction
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs remaining		41
Dell-EMC Restructuring Plan | Facility Costs
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs remaining		6
Dell-EMC Restructuring Plan | Other Costs
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs remaining		$ 3
Dell - EMC
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	$ 1,620

Subsequent Events - Revolver (D

Subsequent Events - Revolver (Details) - Revolver - USD ($)	Jan. 26, 2017	Jan. 13, 2017	Feb. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit agreement, maximum capacity				$ 300,000,000
Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from line of credit	$ 25,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Credit agreement, maximum capacity			$ 450,000,000