DallasNews (DALN) 10-Q 2 Aug 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2016
Entity Registrant Name	A. H. Belo Corp
Entity Central Index Key	1,413,898
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Series A
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,203,474
Series B
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,472,786

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net Operating Revenue:
Advertising and marketing services	$ 38,040	$ 38,266	$ 73,277	$ 75,097
Circulation	19,821	20,816	40,173	41,854
Printing, distribution and other	8,765	7,594	15,659	15,161
Total net operating revenue	66,626	66,676	129,109	132,112
Operating Costs and Expense:
Employee compensation and benefits	24,774	25,105	51,791	52,608
Other production, distribution and operating costs	29,898	31,015	58,229	62,475
Newsprint, ink and other supplies	6,461	7,843	12,519	16,009
Depreciation	2,605	2,875	5,237	5,915
Amortization	229	373	455	746
Total operating costs and expense	63,967	67,211	128,231	137,753
Operating income (loss)	2,659	(535)	878	(5,641)
Other Income (Expense):
Income from equity method investments, net		690		276
Other income, (expense), net	408	(532)	487	(423)
Total other income (expense), net	408	158	487	(147)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	3,067	(377)	1,365	(5,788)
Income tax provision (benefit)	2,393	317	1,284	(5,413)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations	674	(694)	81	(375)
Gain (loss) from divestiture of discontinued operations		2		(10)
Gain (Loss) from Discontinued Operations		2		(10)
Net Income (Loss)	674	(692)	81	(385)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(19)	(100)	20	(156)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to A. H. Belo Corporation	$ 693	$ (592)	$ 61	$ (229)
Per Share Basis
Net income (loss) attributable to A. H. Belo Corporation, Basic and diluted	$ 0.03	$ (0.03)	$ 0	$ (0.01)
Number of common shares used in the per share calculation:
Basic	21,614,260	21,747,635	21,564,200	21,758,382
Diluted	21,762,559	21,747,635	21,724,876	21,758,382

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 674	$ (692)	$ 81	$ (385)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses	(24)	313	(32)	625
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(24)	313	(32)	625
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	650	(379)	49	240
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(19)	(100)	20	(156)
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to A. H. Belo Corporation	$ 669	$ (279)	$ 29	$ 396

Consolidated Balance Sheets (un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 82,384	$ 78,380
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $1,169 and $1,441 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)	25,461	31,502
Inventories	5,194	4,052
Prepaids and other current assets	10,279	9,415
Total current assets	123,318	123,349
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	446,075	448,223
Less accumulated depreciation	(396,780)	(396,865)
Property, plant and equipment, net	49,295	51,358
Intangible assets, net	5,323	5,778
Goodwill	36,883	36,883
Investments	1,632	1,632
Other assets	2,383	2,501
Total assets	218,834	221,501
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	11,988	12,736
Accrued compensation and benefits	7,513	7,100
Other accrued expense	5,956	4,712
Advance subscription payments	14,525	14,424
Total current liabilities	39,982	38,972
Long-term pension liabilities	55,703	57,446
Other post-employment benefits	2,422	2,489
Deferred income taxes, net	1,055	1,046
Other liabilities	4,277	1,277
Total Liabilities	103,439	101,230
Noncontrolling interest - redeemable	1,335	1,421
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; Authorized 2,000,000 shares; none issued
Treasury stock, Series A, at cost; 1,416,881 shares held at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	(11,233)	(11,233)
Additional paid-in capital	500,655	500,449
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(38,474)	(38,442)
Accumulated deficit	(338,426)	(333,222)
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to A. H. Belo Corporation	112,753	117,781
Noncontrolling interests	1,307	1,069
Total shareholders’ equity	114,060	118,850
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	218,834	221,501
Series A
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value; Authorized 125,000,000 shares	207	205
Series B
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value; Authorized 125,000,000 shares	$ 24	$ 24

Consolidated Balance Sheets (u5

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 1,169	$ 1,441
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	125,000,000	125,000,000
Series A
Common stock, shares, issued	20,620,355	20,522,503
Series B
Common stock, shares, issued	2,472,786	2,387,509
Treasury Stock [Member] | Series A
Treasury stock Series A, shares held	1,416,881	1,416,881

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]Series A	Common Stock [Member]Series B	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]Series A	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Total
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014			$ 227	$ 499,320		$ (8,087)	$ (57,367)	$ (308,330)	$ 256	$ 126,019
Beginning Balance, Shares Common Stock at Dec. 31, 2014	20,341,501	2,388,237
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock at Dec. 31, 2014					(944,636)
Net income (loss)								(229)	(156)	(385)
Other comprehensive income (loss)							625			625
Capital contributions of noncontrolling interests									2,104	2,104
Treasury stock purchases, shares					(244,483)
Treasury stock purchases						(1,947)				(1,947)
Issuance of shares for restricted stock units, shares	155,097
Issuance of shares for restricted stock units			2	(2)
Issuance of shares for stock option exercises, shares	18,000
Issuance of shares for stock option exercises				71						71
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation				546						546
Share-based compensation				451						451
Conversion of Series B to Series A, shares	208	(208)
Dividends								(3,544)		(3,544)
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2015			229	500,386		(10,034)	(56,742)	(312,103)	2,204	123,940
Ending Balance, Shares Common Stock at Jun. 30, 2015	20,514,806	2,388,029
Ending Balance, Shares Treasury Stock at Jun. 30, 2015					(1,189,119)
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2015			229	500,449		(11,233)	(38,442)	(333,222)	1,069	118,850
Beginning Balance, Shares Common Stock at Dec. 31, 2015	20,522,503	2,387,509
Beginning Balance, Treasury Stock at Dec. 31, 2015					(1,416,881)
Net income (loss)								61	7	68
Other comprehensive income (loss)							(32)			(32)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests									(165)	$ (165)
Capital contributions of noncontrolling interests				396					(396)
Issuance of shares for restricted stock units, shares	97,203
Issuance of shares for restricted stock units			1	(1)
Issuance of shares for stock option exercises, shares		85,926								85,926
Issuance of shares for stock option exercises			1	155						$ 156
Share-based compensation				448						448
Conversion of Series B to Series A, shares	649	(649)
Dividends								(5,265)		(5,265)
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2016			$ 231	$ 500,655		$ (11,233)	$ (38,474)	$ (338,426)	$ 1,307	$ 114,060
Ending Balance, Shares Common Stock at Jun. 30, 2016	20,620,355	2,472,786
Ending Balance, Shares Treasury Stock at Jun. 30, 2016					(1,416,881)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss)	$ 81	$ (385)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Loss from divestiture of discontinued operations		10
Depreciation and amortization	5,692	6,661
Net periodic benefit and contributions related to employee benefit plans	(1,749)	(2,283)
Equity method investment loss in excess of dividends		770
Share-based compensation	448	451
Deferred income taxes	9	(3,738)
Gain on investment related activity, net		(1,046)
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets	(325)	665
Changes in working capital and other operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions	4,067	(9,809)
Net cash provided by (used for) continuing operations	8,223	(8,704)
Net cash used for discontinued operations		(156)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	8,223	(8,860)
Investing Activities
Acquisition costs, net of cash acquired		(14,110)
Sales of assets		6,011
Purchases of assets	(3,174)	(2,674)
Other investment related proceeds		1,045
Purchases of investments		(500)
Net cash used for investing activities	(3,174)	(10,228)
Financing Activities
Dividends paid	(3,503)	(53,692)
Proceeds from other financing activities	2,566
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(264)
Purchase of treasury stock		(1,947)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	156	71
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation		546
Net cash used for financing activities	(1,045)	(55,022)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4,004	(74,110)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	78,380	158,171
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	82,384	84,061
Supplemental Disclosures
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$ 1,289	8,918
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Noncash contributions from noncontrolling interests		$ 3,367

Basis of Presentation and Recen

Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards  Description of Business. A. H. Belo Corporation and subsidiaries are referred to collectively herein as “A. H. Belo” or the “Company” . The Company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading local news and information publishing company with commercial printing, distribution and direct mail capabilities, as well as expertise in emerging media and digital marketing. With a continued focus on extendin g the Company’s media platform, A. H. Belo deliver s news and information in innovative ways to a broad spectrum of audiences with diverse interests and lifestyles. The Company publishes The Dallas Morning News ( www.dallasnews.com ), Texas’ leading newspaper and winner of nine Pulitzer Prizes; the Denton Record-Chronicle ( www.dentonrc.com ), a daily newspaper operating in Denton, Texas, and various niche publications targeting specific audiences. A. H. Belo also offers digital marketing solutions through Your Speakeasy, LLC (“Speakeasy”) and DMV Digital Holdings Company (“DMV Holdings”) , and provides event promotion and marketing services through DMN CrowdSource LLC (“CrowdSource ”).  Basis of Presentation. The interim consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited; however, they include adjustments of a normal recurring nature which, in the Company’s opinion, are necessary to present fairly the interim consolidated financial information as of and for the periods indicated. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. A. H. Belo consolidates the financial results of the entities in which it has controlling financial interest s, including Speakeasy, Untapped Festivals, LLC and DMV Holdings, in which the Company holds ownership percentages of 70 percent, 51 percent and 80 percent, respectively . As a consequence, the assets and liabilities of all such entities are presented on a consolidated basis in A. H. Belo’s financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. All dollar amounts presented herein, except share and per share amounts, are in thousands, unless the context requires otherwise.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and (iii) the reported amount of net operating revenues and expenses recognized during the periods presented. Adjustments made with respect to the use of estimates often relate to improved information not previously available. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of financial statements; accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates.  Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements.  In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-05 –– Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. This update provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The standard became effective for annual and interim reporting periods beg inning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16 –– Business Combinations – Imputation of Interest (Topic 805) – Simplifying the Accounting Measurement-Period Adjustments. This update requires that an acquirer in a business combination recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The acquirer is required to record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this update should be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of this update with earlier application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company adopted this standard in the f ourth quarter of 201 5 . Accordingly, the Company has not retroactively accounted for the changes in the purchase price allocation for DMV Holdings, which was finalized in the fourth quarter of 2015 .  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09 – Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) – Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . The amendments in this update affect all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The areas for simplification in this update involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. T he Company early adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2016. Adoption of this standard did not materially impact the Company's financial statements.  New Accounting Pronouncements. The FASB has issued the following accounting pronouncements and guidance which may be applicable to the Company but have not yet become effective.  In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 – Revenue Recognition (Topic 606): Revenue from Contracts with Customers . This guidance is intended to improve the financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers by providing a principle based approach. It also requires disclosures designed to enable readers of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Further, in March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), and in April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing (Topic 606) . These updates clarify implementation guidance on the related topic. The accounting guidance updates will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP. The standard was to be effective for annual and interim reporting periods begi nning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2015-14 deferred the effective date of this update for all entities by one year. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of these updates and has not yet determined its impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 – Leases (Topic 845). This update requires an entity to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all of its leases. The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The asset will generally be based on the liability. For income statement purposes operating leases will result in straight-line expense and finance leases will result in expenses similar to current capital leases. The guidance also requires additional disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of this update and has not yet determined its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-07 – Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323) – Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting. This update addresses the use of the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. The amendments in this update eliminate the requirement to retroactively adopt the equity method of accounting. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of this update and has not yet determined its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	 Note 2 : Segment Reporting  The Company ’s operating segments are based on internal management reporting as well as product and service offerings , and are defined as : Publishing (“Publishing”) and Marketing, Event Marketing and Other Services (“MEMO”).  The Publishing segment includes the Company’s core print operations associated with its newspapers, niche publications and related websites. These operations generate revenue from sales of advertising within newspaper and digital platforms, subscription and retail sales of newspapers and commercial printing and distribution services primarily related to national and regional newspapers and preprint advertisers. Businesses within the Publishing segment lever age production facilities, subscriber base and digital news platforms to provide additional contribution margin. The Company assesses the performance of Publishing operations on the basis of operating profit and cash flows from operating activities.  The MEMO segment is comprised of the Company’s marketing, event marketing and other businesses. Marketing services and product offerings include multi-channel marketing services and software, targeted-channel marketing services, marketing analytics, content development, social media management and other consulting services. Marketing services also include non-digital marketing products, including sales of business promotional items and sales of pay-for-performance services directed primarily to other newspaper companies. Marketing services include the operations of DMV Holdings, Speakeasy and Proven Performance Media, as well as its operating division doing business as Connect and its cars.com sales division.  Event marketing includes the operations of CrowdSource, which promotes community events , hosts live music festivals featuring craft beer , food and entertainment across Texas, and other community related events.  The Company assesses the performance of MEMO operations on the basis of revenue growth and operating profit in conjunction with the expansion of these businesses within their respective markets.  The following tables show summarized financial information for the Company’s reportable segments.      Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015 2016 2015  Revenue  Publishing $ 55,160 $ 58,409 $ 108,215 $ 116,211  MEMO 11,466 8,267 20,894 15,901  Total $ 66,626 $ 66,676 $ 129,109 $ 132,112   Operating Income (Loss)  Publishing $ 1,392 $ (212) $ (1,043) $ (5,144)  MEMO 1,267 (323) 1,921 (497)  Total $ 2,659 $ (535) $ 878 $ (5,641)   Depreciation and Amortization  Publishing  Depreciation $ 2,587 $ 2,844 $ 5,198 $ 5,855  Amortization — 30 — 60  Total $ 2,587 $ 2,874 $ 5,198 $ 5,915   MEMO  Depreciation $ 18 $ 31 $ 39 $ 60  Amortization 229 343 455 686  Total $ 247 $ 374 $ 494 $ 746                    June 30, December 31,  2016 2015  Total Assets  Publishing $ 193,515 $ 196,912  MEMO 25,319 24,589  Total $ 218,834 $ 221,501 

Sales of Assets

Sales of Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Sales of Assets [Abstract]
Sales of Assets	Note 3: Sales of Assets  In June 2015, the Company completed the sale of land and a building which served as the headquarters of The Providence Journal , a publication formerly owned by the Company . The Company received net proceeds of $6,119 in the second quarter of 2015 upon closing of the transaction, generating a loss of approximately $292 , which was offset by $328 of returned escrow received in the second quarter of 2016. Also during the second quarter of 2015 , the Company demolished existing structures on an additional property in Providence, Rhode Island, at a cost of $412 .

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Note 4 : Goodwill and Intangible Assets  Goodwill and other intangible assets by reportable segment as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:      June 30, December 31,  2016 2015  Goodwill  Publishing $ 22,682 $ 22,682  MEMO 14,201 14,201  Total $ 36,883 $ 36,883   Intangible Assets  MEMO  Cost $ 6,710 $ 6,710  Accumulated Amortization (1,387) (932)  Net Carrying Value $ 5,323 $ 5,778  I ntangible assets consist of $5,190 of customer relationships with estimated useful lives of 10 years and $ 1,520 of developed technology with a n estimated useful life of five years. Aggregate a mortization expense was $229 and $455 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $373 and $746 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively.

Long-term Incentive Plan

Long-term Incentive Plan	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Long-term Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Long-term Incentive Plan	Note 5 : Long-term Incentive Plan  A. H. Belo sponsors a long-term incentive plan (the “Plan”) under which 8,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series A common stock are authorized for equity - based awards. Awards may be granted to A. H. Belo employees and outside directors in the form of non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted share awards , restricted stock units (“ RSUs ”) , performance shares, performance units or stock appreciation rights. In addition, stock options may be accompanied by full and limited stock appreciation rights. Rights and limited stock appreciation rights may also be issued without accompanying stock options. Awards under the Plan were also granted to holders of stock options issued by A.H. Belo’s former parent company in connection with the Company’s separation from its former parent in 2008.  Stock Options. S tock options granted under the Plan are fully vested and exercisable. No options have been granted since 2009, and all compensation expense associated with stock options has been fully recognized as of June 30, 2016.  The table below sets forth a summary of stock option activity under the P lan.      Number of Options Weighted­Average Exercise Price  Outstanding at December 31, 2015 259,311 $ 8.37  Exercised (85,926) 1.81  Canceled (26,942) 18.57  Outstanding at June 30, 2016 146,443 $ 10.34  During the three months ended June 30, 2016, t he aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised was $183 . No options were exercised in the three months ended June 30, 2015. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised in the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , was $300 and $100 , respectively . The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options at June 30, 2016 , was $9 . The weighted average remaining contractual life of the Company’s stock options was 1.6 years as of June 30, 2016.  Restricted Stock Units. T he Company’s RSUs have service and/or performance conditions and vest over a period of up to three years. Vested RSUs are redeemed 60 percent in A. H. Belo Series A common stock and 40 percent in cash over a period of three years . As of June 30, 2016 , the liability for the portion of the award to be redeemed in cash was $490 . The table below sets forth a summary of RSU activity under the P lan.      Total RSUs Issuance of Common Stock RSUs Redeemed in Cash Cash Payments at Closing Price of Stock Weighted- Average Price on Date of Grant  Non-vested at December 31, 2015 216,732 $ 7.76  Granted 201,033 5.48  Vested and unpaid (56,886) 6.17  Vested and paid (97,651) 58,584 39,067 $ 230 7.53  Non-vested at June 30, 2016 263,228 $ 6.45  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company issued 38,619 shares that were previously vested as of December 31, 2015. In addition, there were 93,055 and 100,534 RSUs that were vested and outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  The fair value of RSU grants is determined using the closing trading price of the Company’s Series A common stock on the grant date. As of June 30, 2016 , unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested RSUs totaled $630 , which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years.  Compensation Expense. A. H. Belo recognizes compensation expense for awards granted under the P lan over the vesting period of the award. Compensation expense related to RSUs granted under the Plan is set forth in the table below.             RSUs Redeemable in Stock RSUs Redeemable in Cash Total RSU Awards Expense  Three months ended June 30,  2016 $ 76 $ 69 $ 145  2015 80 (299) (219)  Six months ended June 30,  2016 $ 448 $ 301 $ 749  2015 451 (367) 84 

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 6 : Income Taxes  The interim provision for income taxes reflects the Company’s estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applied for the full fiscal year, adjusted for any discrete transactions which are reported in the period in which they occur. The estimated annual effective tax rate is reviewed each quarter based on the Company’s estimated income tax expense for the year. Under certain circumstances, the Company may be precluded from estimating an annual effective tax rate. Such circumstances may include periods in which tax rates vary significantly due to earnings trends, in addition to the existence of significant permanent or temporary differences. Under such circumstances, a discrete tax rate is calculated for the period.  The Company recognized income tax provision (benefit) from continuing operations of $2,393 and $317 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $1,284 and $(5,413) for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Effective income tax rates from continuing operations were 94.1 percent and 93.5 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The effective tax rate is affected by recurring items such as tax rates and income in jurisdictions which the Company expects to be fairly consistent in the near term. The tax provision recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, was primarily related to taxable income generated from operations and the disposition of certain fixed assets.

Pension and Other Retirement Pl

Pension and Other Retirement Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Pension and Other Retirement Plans [Abstract]
Pension and Other Retirement Plans	 Note 7 : Pension and Other Retirement Plans  Defined Benefit Plans. The Company sponsors the A. H. Belo Pension Plans, which provide benefits to approximately 2,300 current and former employees of the Company. A. H. Belo Pension Plan I provides benefits to certain current and former employees primarily employed with The Dallas Morning News or the A. H. Belo corporate offices. A. H. Belo Pension Plan II provides benefits to certain former employees of The Providence Journal Company . This obligation was retained by the Company upon the sale of the newspaper operations of The Providence Journal . No additional benefits are accruing under the A. H. Belo Pension Plans, as future benefits were frozen .  No contributions are required to the A. H. Belo Pension Plans in 2016 under the applicable tax and labor laws governing pension plan funding.  Net Periodic Pension Benefit  The Company ’s estimates of net periodic pension expense or benefit are based on the e xpected return on plan assets, interest on the projected benefit obligations and the amortization of actuarial gains and losses that are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss . The table below sets forth components of net periodic pension benefit.      Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015 2016 2015  Interest cost $ 2,524 $ 3,540 $ 5,049 $ 7,080  Expected return on plans' assets (3,397) (5,008) (6,793) (10,016)  Amortization of actuarial loss 20 314 31 626  Net periodic pension benefit $ (853) $ (1,154) $ (1,713) $ (2,310)  Defined Contribution Plans. The A. H. Belo Savings Plan, a defined contribution 401(k) plan, covers substantially all employees of A. H. Belo. Participants may elect to contribute a portion of their pretax compensation as provided by the plan and the Internal Revenue Code. Employees can contribute up to 100 percent of their annual eligible compensation less required withholdings and deductions up to statutory limits. The Company provides an ongoing dollar-for-dollar match of eligible employee contributions, up to 1.5 percent of the employees’ compensa tion on a per-pay-period basis. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , the Company recorded expense of $222 and $268 , respectively , and during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , the Company recorded expense of $501 and $526 , respectively, for matching contributions to the plan .

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Note 8 : Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  Accumulated other comprehensive loss c onsists of actuarial gains and losses a ttributable to the A. H. Belo Pension Plans , gains and losses resulting from plan amendments and other actuarial experience attributable to other post-employment benefit plans. The Company records amortization of the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss in employee compensation and benefits in its Consolidated Statements of Operations. Gains and losses associated with the A. H. Belo Pension Plans are amortized over the weighted average remaining life expectancy of Plan participants. Gains and losses associated with the Company’s other post-employment benefit plans are amortized over the average remaining service period of active plan participants. Net deferred tax assets associated with accumulated other comprehensive loss are fully reserved. The tables below sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax , as presented in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.      Three Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015  Total Defined benefit pension plans Other post- employment benefit plans Total Defined benefit pension plans Other post- employment benefit plans  Balance, beginning of period $ (38,450) $ (38,887) $ 437 $ (57,055) $ (57,342) $ 287  Amortization (24) 20 (44) 313 314 (1)  Balance, end of period $ (38,474) $ (38,867) $ 393 $ (56,742) $ (57,028) $ 286      Six Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015  Total Defined benefit pension plans Other post- employment benefit plans Total Defined benefit pension plans Other post- employment benefit plans  Balance, beginning of period $ (38,442) $ (38,898) $ 456 $ (57,367) $ (57,654) $ 287  Amortization (32) 31 (63) 625 626 (1)  Balance, end of period $ (38,474) $ (38,867) $ 393 $ (56,742) $ (57,028) $ 286  

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Note 9 : Earnings Per Share  The table below sets forth the reconciliations for net income (loss) and weighted average shares used for calculating basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”). The Company’s Series A an d B common stock equally share in the distributed and undistributed earnings.      Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015 2016 2015  Earnings (Numerator)  Net income (loss) attributable to A. H. Belo Corporation $ 693 $ (592) $ 61 $ (229)  Less: Gain (loss) from discontinued operations — 2 — (10)  Less: Income to participating securities 28 26 54 62  Net income (loss) available to common shareholders from continuing operations $ 665 $ (620) $ 7 $ (281)   Shares (Denominator)  Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic) 21,614,260 21,747,635 21,564,200 21,758,382  Effect of dilutive securities 148,299 — 160,676 —  Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) 21,762,559 21,747,635 21,724,876 21,758,382   Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations  Basic and diluted $ 0.03 $ (0.03) $ 0.00 $ (0.01)  Holders of service-based RSUs participate in A. H. Belo dividends on a one-for-one share basis. Distributed and undistributed income associated with participating securities is included in the calculation of EPS under the two-class method as prescribed under ASC 260 – Earnings Per Share .  The Company considers outstanding stock options and RSUs in the calculation of its earnings per share. A total of 499,726 and 703,380 options and RSUs outstanding during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively , were excluded from the calculation because they did not affect the earnings per share for common shareholders or the effect was anti-dilutive.

Contingencies

Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies	Note 1 0 : Contingencies  Legal proceedings. From time to time, the Company is involved in a variety of claims, lawsuits and other disputes arising in the ordinary course of business. Management routinely assesses the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes in those matters, as well as the ranges of probable losses to the extent losses are reasonably estimable. Accruals for contingencies are recorded when, in the judgment of management, adverse judgments or outcomes are probable and the financial impact, should an adverse outcome occur, is reasonably estimable. The determination of likely outcomes of litigation matters relates to factors that include, but are not limited to, past experience and other evidence, interpretation of relevant laws or regulations and the specifics and status of each matter. Predicting the outcome of claims and litigation and estimating related costs and financial exposure involves substantial uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from estimates and accruals.  The Company is currently involved in a dispute with a customer regarding performance and pricing terms with respect to a change order to its printing services contract with the Company. Although the Company believes its position related to the contract can be sustained on its legal merits, it is reasonably possible that losses from zero up to the total amount of disputed invoices could be incurred in connection with the dispute. The most recent disputed invoice notice dated April 28, 2016, claimed disputed invoices totaling approximately $1,500 .  In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from other currently existing claims against the Company would not have a material adverse effect on A. H. Belo’s results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.  Pro-rata dis tributions . In con nection with the acquisition of DMV Holdings, the shareholder agreement provides for a pro-rata di stribution of 100 percent and 50 percent of DMV Holdings ’ free cash flow for fiscal years 2015 and 2016, respectively. Free cash flow is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization less capital expenditures, debt amortization and interes t expense, as applicable. In the six months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company made pro-rata distributions to noncontrolling interests of $264 in connection with this agreement based on 2015 free cash flow as defined.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Note 11: Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest  In connection with the acquisition of DMV Holdings, the Company entered into a shareholder agreement which provides for a put option to a noncontrolling shareholder. The put option provides the shareholder with the right to require the Company to purchase up to 25 percent of his ownership interest in DMV Holdings between the second and third anniversaries of the agreement and up to 50 percent of his ownership interest in DMV Holdings between the fourth and fifth anniversaries of the agreement.  The exercisability of the noncontrolling interest put arrangement is outside the control of the Company. As such, the redeemable noncontrolling interest of $1,335 and $1,421 is reported in the mezzanine equity section in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. In the event that the put options expire unexercised, the related portion of noncontrolling interest would be classified as a component of equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Redeemable noncontrolling interest is recorded at fair value on the acquisition date and the carrying value is adjusted each period for its share of the earnings related to DMV Holdings. After the carrying value is adjusted for its share of the earnings related to DMV Holdings, the carrying value is adjusted for the change in fair value, which is the greater of the estimated redemption value or the value that would otherwise be assigned if the interest was not redeemable. Adjustments are recorded to retained earnings or additional paid in capital, as applicable, and have no effect to earnings of the Company. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, redeemable noncontrolling interest was increased by $13 for its share of the DMV Holdings’ earnings and decreased by $99 for distributions related to 2015 free cash flow as required under the shareholder agreement .

Basis of Presentation and Rec19

Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation, Policy	Basis of Presentation. The interim consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited; however, they include adjustments of a normal recurring nature which, in the Company’s opinion, are necessary to present fairly the interim consolidated financial information as of and for the periods indicated. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. A. H. Belo consolidates the financial results of the entities in which it has controlling financial interest s, including Speakeasy, Untapped Festivals, LLC and DMV Holdings, in which the Company holds ownership percentages of 70 percent, 51 percent and 80 percent, respectively . As a consequence, the assets and liabilities of all such entities are presented on a consolidated basis in A. H. Belo’s financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. All dollar amounts presented herein, except share and per share amounts, are in thousands, unless the context requires otherwise.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and (iii) the reported amount of net operating revenues and expenses recognized during the periods presented. Adjustments made with respect to the use of estimates often relate to improved information not previously available. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of financial statements; accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements.  In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-05 –– Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. This update provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The standard became effective for annual and interim reporting periods beg inning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16 –– Business Combinations – Imputation of Interest (Topic 805) – Simplifying the Accounting Measurement-Period Adjustments. This update requires that an acquirer in a business combination recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The acquirer is required to record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this update should be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of this update with earlier application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company adopted this standard in the f ourth quarter of 201 5 . Accordingly, the Company has not retroactively accounted for the changes in the purchase price allocation for DMV Holdings, which was finalized in the fourth quarter of 2015 .  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09 – Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) – Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . The amendments in this update affect all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The areas for simplification in this update involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. T he Company early adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2016. Adoption of this standard did not materially impact the Company's financial statements.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements. The FASB has issued the following accounting pronouncements and guidance which may be applicable to the Company but have not yet become effective.  In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 – Revenue Recognition (Topic 606): Revenue from Contracts with Customers . This guidance is intended to improve the financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers by providing a principle based approach. It also requires disclosures designed to enable readers of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Further, in March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), and in April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing (Topic 606) . These updates clarify implementation guidance on the related topic. The accounting guidance updates will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP. The standard was to be effective for annual and interim reporting periods begi nning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2015-14 deferred the effective date of this update for all entities by one year. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of these updates and has not yet determined its impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 – Leases (Topic 845). This update requires an entity to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all of its leases. The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The asset will generally be based on the liability. For income statement purposes operating leases will result in straight-line expense and finance leases will result in expenses similar to current capital leases. The guidance also requires additional disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of this update and has not yet determined its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-07 – Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323) – Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting. This update addresses the use of the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. The amendments in this update eliminate the requirement to retroactively adopt the equity method of accounting. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of this update and has not yet determined its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes (Policy)

Income Taxes (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax [Abstract]
Income Taxes, Policy	The interim provision for income taxes reflects the Company’s estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applied for the full fiscal year, adjusted for any discrete transactions which are reported in the period in which they occur. The estimated annual effective tax rate is reviewed each quarter based on the Company’s estimated income tax expense for the year. Under certain circumstances, the Company may be precluded from estimating an annual effective tax rate. Such circumstances may include periods in which tax rates vary significantly due to earnings trends, in addition to the existence of significant permanent or temporary differences. Under such circumstances, a discrete tax rate is calculated for the period.

Pension And Other Retirement 21

Pension And Other Retirement Plans (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Pension and Other Retirement Plans [Abstract]
Pension and Other Retirement Obligations, Policy	The Company ’s estimates of net periodic pension expense or benefit are based on the e xpected return on plan assets, interest on the projected benefit obligations and the amortization of actuarial gains and losses that are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss .

Accumulated Other Comprehensi22

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity, Policy	Accumulated other comprehensive loss c onsists of actuarial gains and losses a ttributable to the A. H. Belo Pension Plans , gains and losses resulting from plan amendments and other actuarial experience attributable to other post-employment benefit plans. The Company records amortization of the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss in employee compensation and benefits in its Consolidated Statements of Operations. Gains and losses associated with the A. H. Belo Pension Plans are amortized over the weighted average remaining life expectancy of Plan participants. Gains and losses associated with the Company’s other post-employment benefit plans are amortized over the average remaining service period of active plan participants. Net deferred tax assets associated with accumulated other comprehensive loss are fully reserved.

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable Segment Information	 The following tables show summarized financial information for the Company’s reportable segments.      Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015 2016 2015  Revenue  Publishing $ 55,160 $ 58,409 $ 108,215 $ 116,211  MEMO 11,466 8,267 20,894 15,901  Total $ 66,626 $ 66,676 $ 129,109 $ 132,112   Operating Income (Loss)  Publishing $ 1,392 $ (212) $ (1,043) $ (5,144)  MEMO 1,267 (323) 1,921 (497)  Total $ 2,659 $ (535) $ 878 $ (5,641)   Depreciation and Amortization  Publishing  Depreciation $ 2,587 $ 2,844 $ 5,198 $ 5,855  Amortization — 30 — 60  Total $ 2,587 $ 2,874 $ 5,198 $ 5,915   MEMO  Depreciation $ 18 $ 31 $ 39 $ 60  Amortization 229 343 455 686  Total $ 247 $ 374 $ 494 $ 746                    June 30, December 31,  2016 2015  Total Assets  Publishing $ 193,515 $ 196,912  MEMO 25,319 24,589  Total $ 218,834 $ 221,501 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of identifiable intangible assets	   June 30, December 31,  2016 2015  Goodwill  Publishing $ 22,682 $ 22,682  MEMO 14,201 14,201  Total $ 36,883 $ 36,883   Intangible Assets  MEMO  Cost $ 6,710 $ 6,710  Accumulated Amortization (1,387) (932)  Net Carrying Value $ 5,323 $ 5,778 

Long-term Incentive Plan (Table

Long-term Incentive Plan (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Long-term Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Schedule of stock options outstanding activity	   Number of Options Weighted­Average Exercise Price  Outstanding at December 31, 2015 259,311 $ 8.37  Exercised (85,926) 1.81  Canceled (26,942) 18.57  Outstanding at June 30, 2016 146,443 $ 10.34 
Schedule of RSU activity	   Total RSUs Issuance of Common Stock RSUs Redeemed in Cash Cash Payments at Closing Price of Stock Weighted- Average Price on Date of Grant  Non-vested at December 31, 2015 216,732 $ 7.76  Granted 201,033 5.48  Vested and unpaid (56,886) 6.17  Vested and paid (97,651) 58,584 39,067 $ 230 7.53  Non-vested at June 30, 2016 263,228 $ 6.45 
Schedule of compensation expense related to stock awards	   RSUs Redeemable in Stock RSUs Redeemable in Cash Total RSU Awards Expense  Three months ended June 30,  2016 $ 76 $ 69 $ 145  2015 80 (299) (219)  Six months ended June 30,  2016 $ 448 $ 301 $ 749  2015 451 (367) 84 

Pension and Other Retirement 26

Pension and Other Retirement Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Pension and Other Retirement Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of net periodic pension expense	   Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015 2016 2015  Interest cost $ 2,524 $ 3,540 $ 5,049 $ 7,080  Expected return on plans' assets (3,397) (5,008) (6,793) (10,016)  Amortization of actuarial loss 20 314 31 626  Net periodic pension benefit $ (853) $ (1,154) $ (1,713) $ (2,310) 

Accumulated Other Comprehensi27

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss	     Three Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015  Total Defined benefit pension plans Other post- employment benefit plans Total Defined benefit pension plans Other post- employment benefit plans  Balance, beginning of period $ (38,450) $ (38,887) $ 437 $ (57,055) $ (57,342) $ 287  Amortization (24) 20 (44) 313 314 (1)  Balance, end of period $ (38,474) $ (38,867) $ 393 $ (56,742) $ (57,028) $ 286      Six Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015  Total Defined benefit pension plans Other post- employment benefit plans Total Defined benefit pension plans Other post- employment benefit plans  Balance, beginning of period $ (38,442) $ (38,898) $ 456 $ (57,367) $ (57,654) $ 287  Amortization (32) 31 (63) 625 626 (1)  Balance, end of period $ (38,474) $ (38,867) $ 393 $ (56,742) $ (57,028) $ 286 

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of earnings per share reconciliation	   Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  2016 2015 2016 2015  Earnings (Numerator)  Net income (loss) attributable to A. H. Belo Corporation $ 693 $ (592) $ 61 $ (229)  Less: Gain (loss) from discontinued operations — 2 — (10)  Less: Income to participating securities 28 26 54 62  Net income (loss) available to common shareholders from continuing operations $ 665 $ (620) $ 7 $ (281)   Shares (Denominator)  Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic) 21,614,260 21,747,635 21,564,200 21,758,382  Effect of dilutive securities 148,299 — 160,676 —  Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) 21,762,559 21,747,635 21,724,876 21,758,382   Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations  Basic and diluted $ 0.03 $ (0.03) $ 0.00 $ (0.01) 

Basis of Presentation and Rec29

Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details)	Jun. 30, 2016
Speakeasy
Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Line Items]
Consolidated method - A. H. Belo ownership	70.00%
Untapped
Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Line Items]
Consolidated method - A. H. Belo ownership	51.00%
DMV
Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Line Items]
Consolidated method - A. H. Belo ownership	80.00%

Segment Reporting (Reportable S

Segment Reporting (Reportable Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 66,626	$ 66,676	$ 129,109	$ 132,112
Operating Income (Loss)	2,659	(535)	878	(5,641)
Depreciation	2,605	2,875	5,237	5,915
Amortization	229	373	455	746
Total Assets	218,834		218,834		$ 221,501
Operating Segments | Publishing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	55,160	58,409	108,215	116,211
Operating Income (Loss)	1,392	(212)	(1,043)	(5,144)
Depreciation	2,587	2,844	5,198	5,855
Amortization		30		60
Total	2,587	2,874	5,198	5,915
Total Assets	193,515		193,515		196,912
Operating Segments | Marketing, Event Marketing and Other Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	11,466	8,267	20,894	15,901
Operating Income (Loss)	1,267	(323)	1,921	(497)
Depreciation	18	31	39	60
Amortization	229	343	455	686
Total	247	$ 374	494	$ 746
Total Assets	$ 25,319		$ 25,319		$ 24,589

Sales of Assets (Details)

Sales of Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale of land and building				$ 6,011
Gain (loss) on sale or disposition of assets			$ 325	$ (665)
Land and Building Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale of land and building		$ 6,119
Gain (loss) on sale or disposition of assets		(292)
Escrow deposit returned	$ 328
Building Demolition
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on sale or disposition of assets		$ (412)

Goodwill and Intangible Asset32

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 229	$ 373	$ 455	$ 746
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangibles	5,190		$ 5,190
Definite-lived intangibles, useful life			10 years
Developed Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangibles	$ 1,520		$ 1,520
Definite-lived intangibles, useful life			5 years

Goodwill and Intangible Asset33

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of identifiable intangible assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 36,883	$ 36,883
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Net Carrying Value	5,323	5,778
Operating Segments | Publishing
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	22,682	22,682
Operating Segments | Marketing, Event Marketing and Other Services
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	14,201	14,201
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Cost	6,710	6,710
Accumulated Amortization	(1,387)	(932)
Net Carrying Value	$ 5,323	$ 5,778

Long-term Incentive Plan (Narra

Long-term Incentive Plan (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based compensation expense
Number of shares authorized	8,000,000		8,000,000
Number of options exercised			85,926
Number of shares issued	38,619		38,619
Employee Stock Option
Share-based compensation expense
Options, exercises in period, intrinsic Value	$ 183		$ 300	$ 100
Options, outstanding, intrinsic value	$ 9		$ 9
Weighted average remaining contractual life			1 year 7 months 6 days
Number of options exercised		0
Number of options granted			0
RSUs
Share-based compensation expense
RSUs Vested and unpaid	93,055		93,055		100,534
RSUs Redeemed in cash, liability	$ 490		$ 490
RSUs, award vesting period			3 years
RSUs, percentage of redemption in common stock			60.00%
RSUs, percentage of redemption in cash			40.00%
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 630		$ 630
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period			1 year 3 months 18 days

Long-term Incentive Plan (Sched

Long-term Incentive Plan (Schedule of stock options outstanding activity) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016$ / sharesshares
Stock option activity rollforward
Number of Options, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | shares	259,311
Number of Options Exercised | shares	(85,926)
Number of Options Canceled | shares	(26,942)
Number of Options, Outstanding, Ending Balance | shares	146,443
Weighted average price per share
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 8.37
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ / shares	1.81
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Canceled | $ / shares	18.57
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding Ending Balance | $ / shares	$ 10.34

Long-term Incentive Plan (Sch36

Long-term Incentive Plan (Schedule of RSU activity) (Details) - RSUs $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
RSU non-vested rollforward
Number of RSUs, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	216,732
Number of RSUs Granted	201,033
Number of RSUs Vested and unpaid	(56,886)
Number of RSUs Vested and paid	(97,651)
Number of RSUs, Outstanding, Ending Balance	263,228
Vested RSUs redeemed for stock, cash, and related payments
Issuance of Common Stock	58,584
RSUs Redeemed in Cash	39,067
Cash Payments at Closing Price of Stock | $	$ 230
Weighted-Average Price on Date of Grant
Beginning balance - Weighted average price | $ / shares	$ 7.76
Granted | $ / shares	5.48
Vested and unpaid | $ / shares	6.17
Vested and paid | $ / shares	7.53
Ending balance - Weighted average price | $ / shares	$ 6.45

Long-term Incentive Plan (Sch37

Long-term Incentive Plan (Schedule of compensation expense related to stock awards) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
RSUs Redeemable in Stocks
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 76	$ 80	$ 448	$ 451
RSUs Redeemable in Cash
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	69	(299)	301	(367)
RSUs
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 145	$ (219)	$ 749	$ 84

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax [Abstract]
Income tax provision (benefit)	$ 2,393	$ 317	$ 1,284	$ (5,413)
Effective Income Tax Rate, Percent			94.10%	93.50%

Pension and Other Retirement 39

Pension and Other Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)employee	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Number of employee participants | employee			2,300
Defined Contribution Plans
Maximum pretax contribution per employee			100.00%
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent			1.50%
Expense recognized	$ 222	$ 268	$ 501	$ 526
Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions
Estimated future employer contributions in 2016			$ 0

Pension and Other Retirement 40

Pension and Other Retirement Plans (Schedule of net periodic pension benefit expense) (Details) - Pension Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Interest cost	$ 2,524	$ 3,540	$ 5,049	$ 7,080
Expected return on plans' assets	(3,397)	(5,008)	(6,793)	(10,016)
Amortization of actuarial loss	20	314	31	626
Net periodic pension expense (benefit)	$ (853)	$ (1,154)	$ (1,713)	$ (2,310)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi41

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ (38,450)	$ (57,055)	$ (38,442)	$ (57,367)
Amortization	(24)	313	(32)	625
Balance, end of period	(38,474)	(56,742)	(38,474)	(56,742)
Pension Plan
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	(38,887)	(57,342)	(38,898)	(57,654)
Amortization	20	314	31	626
Balance, end of period	(38,867)	(57,028)	(38,867)	(57,028)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	437	287	456	287
Amortization	(44)	(1)	(63)	(1)
Balance, end of period	$ 393	$ 286	$ 393	$ 286

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	499,726	703,380	499,726	703,380

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of earnings per share reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to A. H. Belo Corporation	$ 693	$ (592)	$ 61	$ (229)
Less: Gain (loss) from discontinued operations		2		(10)
Less: Income to participating securities	28	26	54	62
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders from continuing operations	$ 665	$ (620)	$ 7	$ (281)
Shares (Denominator)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)	21,614,260	21,747,635	21,564,200	21,758,382
Effect of dilutive securities	148,299		160,676
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)	21,762,559	21,747,635	21,724,876	21,758,382
Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations
Basic and diluted	$ 0.03	$ (0.03)	$ 0	$ (0.01)

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Pro-Rata Distributions [Line Items]
Possible losses from legal dispute, minimum	$ 0
Possible losses from legal dispute, maximum	1,500
Distributions to non-controlling interests	$ 264
Fiscal year 2015
Pro-Rata Distributions [Line Items]
Pro-rata distributions, percentage of free-cash-flow	100.00%
Fiscal year 2016
Pro-Rata Distributions [Line Items]
Pro-rata distributions, percentage of free-cash-flow	50.00%

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int45

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest - redeemable	$ 1,335	$ 1,421
Redeemable between 2nd and 3rd anniversaries
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners (percent)	25.00%
Redeemable between 4th and 5th anniversaries
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners (percent)	50.00%
DMV | Distributions Related To Earnings [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Change in redeemable non-controlling interest	$ 13
DMV | Distributions Related To 2015 Free Cash Flow [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Change in redeemable non-controlling interest	$ (99)