Cable One (CABO) 10-K 1 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 21, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	CABLE ONE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,632,127
Trading Symbol	cabo
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		5,719,502
Entity Public Float			$ 2.4
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 138,040,000	$ 119,199,000
Accounts receivable, net	37,073,000	34,705,000
Prepaid assets	10,824,000	10,824,000
Total Current Assets	185,937,000	164,728,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	619,621,000	640,567,000
Intangibles, net	497,480,000	496,770,000
Goodwill	84,928,000	85,488,000
Other assets	9,305,000	11,252,000
Total Assets	1,397,271,000	1,398,805,000
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	82,703,000	95,288,000
Deferred revenue	22,190,000	22,363,000
Income taxes payable		5,431,000
Long-term debt - current portion	6,250,000	3,750,000
Total Current Liabilities	111,143,000	126,832,000
Long-term debt	530,886,000	535,511,000
Accrued compensation and related benefits	24,157,000	24,399,000
Other liabilities	277,000	90,000
Deferred income taxes	276,297,000	276,627,000
Total Liabilities	942,760,000	963,459,000
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 17)
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 5,887,899 and 5,879,925 shares issued, and 5,708,223 and 5,833,442 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively)	59,000	59,000
Additional paid-in capital	17,669,000	4,929,000
Retained earnings	511,776,000	447,282,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(446,000)	(557,000)
Treasury stock, at cost (179,676 and 46,483 shares held as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively)	(74,547,000)	(16,367,000)
Total Stockholders' Equity	454,511,000	435,346,000
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 1,397,271,000	$ 1,398,805,000

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	5,887,899	5,879,925
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	5,708,223	5,833,442
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	179,676	46,483

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues		$ 819,625	$ 807,266	$ 814,812
Costs and Expenses
Operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)		304,438	310,925	327,974
Selling, general and administrative		184,797	193,964	188,858
Depreciation and amortization		142,183	140,635	134,167
Total operating costs and expenses		631,418	645,524	650,999
Income from operations		188,207	161,742	163,813
Interest expense		(30,221)	(16,090)
Other income (expense), net		5,121	(232)	74,196
Income before income taxes		163,107	145,420	238,009
Provision for income taxes		64,168	56,387	90,700
Net income		98,939	89,033	147,309
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax		111	(557)
Comprehensive income		$ 99,050	$ 88,476	$ 147,309
Net income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ 17.23	$ 15.21	$ 25.21
Diluted (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ 17.14	$ 15.19	$ 25.21
Basic (in shares)	[1]	5,743,568	5,853,283	5,843,313
Diluted (in shares)	[1]	5,770,960	5,860,089	5,843,313
[1]	On July 1, 2015, Graham Holdings Company distributed 5,843,313 shares of Cable One, Inc. common stock to existing holders of Graham Holdings Company common stock. Basic and diluted net income per common share for the year ended December 31, 2014 are calculated using the number of shares distributed on July 1, 2015.

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Dividends Paid to GHC [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Dividends Paid to GHC [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Dividends Paid to GHC [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Dividends Paid to GHC [Member]Additional Parent Company Investment (Deficit) [Member]	Dividends Paid to GHC [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]	Dividends Paid to GHC [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Dividends Paid to GHC [Member]	Dividends Paid to Shareholders [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Dividends Paid to Shareholders [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Dividends Paid to Shareholders [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Dividends Paid to Shareholders [Member]Additional Parent Company Investment (Deficit) [Member]	Dividends Paid to Shareholders [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]	Dividends Paid to Shareholders [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Dividends Paid to Shareholders [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]Additional Parent Company Investment (Deficit) [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Additional Parent Company Investment (Deficit) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013																						5,843,313
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013																						$ 58,000		$ 1,178,610,000	$ (343,409,000)			$ 835,259,000
Net income																								147,309,000				147,309,000
Net transfers to GHC																									(129,280,000)			(129,280,000)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014																						5,843,313
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014																						$ 58,000		1,325,919,000	(472,689,000)			853,288,000
Net income																								147,309,000				147,309,000
Changes in pension, net of tax
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax
Net income																								89,033,000				89,033,000
Net transfers to GHC																									(36,199,000)			(36,199,000)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015																						5,833,442
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015																						$ 59,000	4,929,000	447,282,000		(16,367,000)	(557,000)	435,346,000
Dividends			$ (450,000,000)				$ (450,000,000)			$ (8,782,000)				$ (8,782,000)
Net income																								89,033,000				89,033,000
Reclassification of Additional GHC investment (deficit) in connection with spin-off																								(508,888,000)	508,888,000
Changes in pension, net of tax																											(557,000)	(557,000)
Equity-based compensation (in shares)																						36,612
Equity-based compensation																						$ 1,000	4,929,000					4,930,000
Forfeiture of restricted stock (in shares)																						(8,347)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)																						(38,136)
Repurchase of common stock																										(16,367,000)		(16,367,000)
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax																											(557,000)	(557,000)
Equity-based compensation (in shares)																						36,612
Equity-based compensation																						$ 1,000	4,929,000					4,930,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)																						(38,136)
Repurchase of common stock																										(16,367,000)		(16,367,000)
Net income																								98,939,000				98,939,000
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016																						5,708,223
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016																						$ 59,000	17,669,000	511,776,000		(74,547,000)	(446,000)	454,511,000
Dividends										$ (34,445,000)				$ (34,445,000)
Net income																								98,939,000				98,939,000
Changes in pension, net of tax																											111,000	111,000
Equity-based compensation (in shares)
Equity-based compensation																							12,298,000					$ 12,298,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)																						(126,797)						(126,797)
Repurchase of common stock																										(56,370,000)		$ (56,370,000)
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax																											111,000	111,000
Equity-based compensation (in shares)
Equity-based compensation																							12,298,000					$ 12,298,000
Issuance of common stock under restricted stock unit awards															$ 947
Issuance of common stock under restricted stock unit awards (in shares)																(380,000)			380,000
Issuance of restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures (in shares)																						4,247
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)																						(126,797)						(126,797)
Repurchase of common stock																										(56,370,000)		$ (56,370,000)
Withholding tax for restricted stock awards (in shares)																						(3,616)						(3,616)
Withholding tax for restricted stock awards																										(2,190,000)		$ (2,190,000)
Excess income tax benefits for equity-based compensation activities																							$ 822,000					$ 822,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 98,939	$ 89,033	$ 147,309
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	142,183	140,635	134,167
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs	1,642	902
Equity-based compensation	12,298	9,213	1,997
Excess income tax benefits for equity-based compensation activities	(822)
Gain on sale of cable system	(4,096)
Deferred income taxes	(403)	(11,282)	4,276
Net loss on sales of property, plant and equipment	2,821	602	858
Net gain on sale of intangible assets			(75,249)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(2,251)	(4,976)	627
Prepaid assets	243	1,763	(3,429)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	4,052	15,417	(4,800)
Deferred revenue	(173)	1,359	3,200
Income taxes payable	(4,609)	2,231	(322)
Other assets and other liabilities, net	2,007	1,516	(2,801)
Net cash provided by operating activities	251,831	246,413	205,833
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(125,534)	(166,361)	(165,787)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures	(16,190)	10,225	(11,613)
Proceeds from sales of intangible assets			97,399
Proceeds from sale of cable system	6,752
Acquisition of cable system	(2,672)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment and other	1,327	911	1,601
Net cash used in investing activities	(136,317)	(155,225)	(78,400)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net transfers to GHC		(42,665)	(131,277)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs		541,114
Payments of debt issue costs		(1,768)
Payments on long-term debt	(3,767)	(1,250)
Repurchase of common stock	(56,370)	(16,367)
Payment of withholding tax for restricted shares	(2,190)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(34,445)	(8,782)
Dividends paid to GHC		(450,000)
Excess income tax benefits for equity-based compensation activities	822
Cash overdraft	(723)	1,319	4,016
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(96,673)	21,601	(127,261)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	18,841	112,789	172
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	119,199	6,410	6,238
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	138,040	119,199	6,410
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for interest expense	28,628	14,038
Cash paid for income taxes	73,007	29,970	5,629
Non-cash investing and financing activity:
Equipment financed with capital lease		$ 301

Note 1 - Separation from Graham

Note 1 - Separation from Graham Holdings Company and Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	1. On July 1, 2015, 100% 5.84 July 1, 2015, 0.96 4.88 June 30, 2015 . No The financial statements included herein have been retroactively restated, including share and per share amounts, to reflect the effects of the spin-off. Cable One owns and operates cable systems that provide data, video and voice services to residential and commercial subscribers in 19 2016, 513,908 320,246 115,811 Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise indicates, all references in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10 10

Note 2 - Summary of Significant

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. Basis of Presentation. Prior to the spin-off, the Company’s financial statements were derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of GHC. The impact of transactions between the Company and GHC was included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and was considered to be effectively settled for cash in the Consolidated Financial Statements at the time the transaction was recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions was reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity at the time of settlement. The Company functioned as part of the larger group of subsidiary companies controlled by GHC prior to the spin-off, and accordingly, GHC provided certain support and overhead functions to the Company. These functions included finance, human resources, legal, information technology, general insurance, risk management and other corporate functions. The costs of such services were allocated to the Company based on the most relevant allocation methods to the service provided. Management believed such allocations were reasonable and were consistently applied; however, they may 12 16 Additionally, prior to the spin-off, the Company participated in a centralized approach to cash management and in financing its operations managed by GHC. Cash was transferred to GHC and GHC funded the Company’s operating and investing activities as needed. Accordingly, cash and cash equivalents at GHC were not allocated to the Company in the Consolidated Financial Statements. GHC’s third Prior to the spin-off, the Company’s operations were historically included in GHC’s consolidated U.S. Federal and certain state tax returns. The Company did not maintain taxes payable to/from GHC and was deemed to settle the annual current tax balances immediately with the legal tax-paying entities in the respective jurisdictions. The Company’s results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 may July 1, 2015, may may Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation. Principles of Consolidation. Segment Reporting. 280 Segment Reporting 280”) 280 one Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. may Revenue Recognition. The Company recognizes subscriber revenue as each service is provided. Revenue received from subscribers who purchase bundled services (e.g., the Company sells data, video and voice services to a customer) at a discounted rate is allocated to each product in a pro-rata manner based on the individual product’s selling price on a standalone basis. The Company typically bills customers in advance on a monthly basis. The Company manages credit risk by screening applicants through the use of internal customer information, identification verification tools and credit bureau data. Various measures are used to collect outstanding amounts when a customer’s account is delinquent, including termination of the customer’s cable services. Installation revenue is recognized when the connection of the customer to the Company’s cable system is completed, as installation revenue is less than the related direct selling costs. The Company generally receives an allocation of scheduled advertising time as part of its distribution agreements with cable networks, which the Company sells to local, regional and national advertisers. The Company recognizes advertising revenue when the commercials are aired. In most cases, the available advertising time is sold by the Company’s internal sales force. Since the Company is acting as a principal in these arrangements, the advertising that is sold is reported as revenue on a gross basis. In cases where advertising time is sold by agencies, the Company is not acting as a principal and the advertising sold is reported net of agency fees. Under the terms of the Company’s cable franchise agreements, the Company is generally required to pay to the franchising authority an amount based on the gross amount billed to the customer. The Company normally passes these fees to its customers and reports the fees on a gross basis as a component of revenue with the corresponding costs included in operating expense. The franchise authority assesses the Company directly for these fees and it is the Company’s obligation to pay the fees. The amount of such fees recorded on a gross basis was $14.2 $15.7 $16.7 2016, 2015 2014, Concentrations of Credit Risk. Programming Costs. Advertising Costs $25.9 $22.5 $22.9 2016, 2015 2014, Cash and Cash Equivalents three Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. may Fair Value Measurements. three 1); 2); 3). may For assets that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, the total fair value is the published market price per unit multiplied by the number of units held, without consideration of transaction costs. Assets and liabilities that are measured using significant other observable inputs are primarily valued by reference to quoted prices of similar assets or liabilities in active markets, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset or liability. The Company measures certain assets including goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when they are deemed to be impaired. The fair value of these assets is determined with valuation techniques using the best information available and may Fair Value of Financial Instruments. Property, Plant and Equipment. Cable distribution systems 5 - 12 Customer premise equipment 5 Other equipment, vehicles and fixtures 3 - 10 Capitalized software 3 - 7 Buildings and improvements 20 The costs of leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their useful lives or the terms of the respective leases. The Company capitalizes certain internal and external costs incurred to acquire or develop internal-use software, including costs associated with coding, software configuration, upgrades and enhancements. The Company capitalizes costs associated with the construction of cable transmission and distribution facilities and new cable service installations. Costs include all direct labor and materials, as well as certain indirect costs. The cost of subsequent disconnects and reconnects are expensed as they are incurred. Evaluation of Long-Lived Assets. may Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets. The Company reviews goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually, as of November 30, one two two may Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits. 14) December 31 Self-Insurance. may Equity-Based Compensation. may Income Taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent that it believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. This evaluation is made on an ongoing basis. In the event the Company were to determine that it was not able to realize net deferred income tax assets in the future, the Company would record a valuation allowance, which would increase the provision for income taxes. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. The Company records a liability for the difference between the benefit recognized and measured for financial statement purposes and the tax position taken or expected to be taken on the tax return. Changes in the estimate are recorded in the period in which such determination is made. Asset Retirement Obligations. Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements. May 2014, December 15, 2017. December 15, 2016, two one one In August 2014, December 15, 2016. In April 2015, December 15, 2015. December 31, 2016 2015. $9.8 $1.6 $8.2 December 31, 2015. In September 2015, December 15, 2016 December 15, 2017. In November 2015, December 31, 2015, December 31, 2015 December 31, 2015. In February 2016, 12 December 15, 2018. In March 2016, December 15, 2016 In August 2016, zero December 15, 2017

Note 3 - Revenues

Note 3 - Revenues	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue Disclosure [Text Block]	3. The Company’s revenues by product line were as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 201 6 201 5 201 4 Residential Data $ 344,184 $ 294,486 $ 265,718 Video 294,781 332,716 361,668 Voice 42,949 50,148 62,396 Business services 100,311 88,741 76,829 Advertising sales 27,496 31,034 35,362 Other 9,904 10,141 12,839 Total revenues $ 819,625 $ 807,266 $ 814,812 The amount of franchise fees recorded on a gross basis was $14.2 $15.7 $16.7 2016, 2015, 2014,

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, A

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	4. Accounts receivable consisted of the following: As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Accounts receivable, net $ 28,924 $ 30,715 Other receivables (1) 8,149 3,990 Total accounts receivable, net $ 37,073 $ 34,705 ___________ (1) $4.5 The change in allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (in thousands) Balance at Beginning of Period Additions – Charged to Costs and Expenses Deductions Balance at End of Period 2016 $ 864 $ 2,839 $ (2,675 ) $ 1,028 2015 $ 621 $ 3,294 $ (3,051 ) $ 864 2014 $ 1,207 $ 3,907 $ (4,493 ) $ 621 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following: As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Accounts payable $ 17,079 $ 30,925 Programming costs 13,787 13,451 Accrued compensation and related benefits 18,084 16,146 Accrued sales and other operating taxes 4,747 5,672 Cash overdrafts 7,980 8,703 Franchise fees 4,196 4,760 Subscriber deposits 5,289 4,491 Other accrued expenses 11,541 11,140 Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 82,703 $ 95,288

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Eq

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	5. Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): As of December 31, 201 6 201 5 Cable distribution systems $ 1,048,790 $ 1,017,250 Customer premise equipment 181,852 259,678 Other equipment and fixtures 359,957 317,696 Buildings and leasehold improvements 88,592 84,503 Capitalized software 83,815 75,027 Construction in progress 64,822 89,742 Land 9,612 9,482 1,837,440 1,853,378 Less accumulated depreciation (1,217,819 ) (1,212,811 ) Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 619,621 $ 640,567 The cable industry is capital intensive, and a significant portion of our resources is spent on capital activities associated with extending, rebuilding, and upgrading our cable network. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 2014, $141.7 $156.1 $177.4 Depreciation and amortization expense was $142.2 $140.6 $134.2 2016, 2015 2014, The Company's previous headquarters building and adjoining property were held for sale at December 31, 2016. $8.1 December 31, 2016. January 2017, $10.5 two

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibl

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	6. The carrying amount of goodwill at December 31, 2016 2015 $84.9 $85.5 2016, $0.6 Intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 201 6 Useful Life Range (years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized Intangible Assets Cable franchise renewals and access rights 1 - 25 4,138 3,794 344 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Franchise agreements $ 497,136 December 31, 201 5 Useful Life Range (years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized Intangible Assets Cable franchise renewals and access rights 1 - 25 4,127 3,678 449 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Franchise agreements $ 496,321 Amortization of intangible assets was less than $0.1 $0.1 $0.2 2016, 2015 2014, $0.1 three 2019 $0.1 In July 2014, 2006 $75.2

Note 7 - Long-term Debt

Note 7 - Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	7. 5.750% 2022. June 17, 2015, $450 5.750% 2022 one $450 June 29, 2015 The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, may 144A The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of June 17, 2015, The Notes mature on June 15, 2022 5.750% June 15 December 15 December 15, 2015. At the option of the Company, the Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at any time prior to June 15, 2018 100% may June 15, 2018 Additionally, at any time prior to June 15, 2018, may 35% 105.75% The Indenture includes certain covenants relating to debt incurrence, liens, restricted payments, assets sales and transactions with affiliates, changes in control and mergers or sales of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. The Indenture also provides for customary events of default (subject, in certain cases, to customary grace periods), which include nonpayment on the Notes, breach of covenants in the Indenture, payment defaults or acceleration of other indebtedness over a specified threshold, failure to pay certain judgments over a specified threshold and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the Trustee under the Indenture or holders of at least 25% may Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020. June 30, 2015, five $200 five $100 The obligations under the Senior Credit Facilities are obligations of the Company and are guaranteed by the Subsidiary. The obligations under the Senior Credit Facilities are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Subsidiary. Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facilities bear interest, at the Company’s option, at a rate per annum determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or an adjusted base rate, in each case plus an applicable interest rate margin. The applicable interest rate margin with respect to LIBOR borrowings is a rate per annum between 1.50% 2.25% 0.50% 1.25%, December 31, 2016, 2.34% 0.25% 0.40% December 31, 2016, 0.25% $95.0 December 31, 2016. $197.2 December 31, 2016. The Senior Credit Facilities may 2.5% first 5.0% second 7.5% third 10.0% fourth 15.0% fifth fifth The Revolving Credit Facility also gives the Company the ability to issue letters of credit, which reduce the amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility. Letter of credit issuances under the Revolving Credit Facility of $2.8 December 31, 2016 1.625% The Company may, $300 The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, restricted payments, prepayments of certain indebtedness, investments, dispositions of assets, restrictions on subsidiary distributions and negative pledge clauses, fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates and amendments to organizational documents. The Credit Agreement also requires the Company to maintain specified ratios of total net leverage and first The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants as of December 31, 2016. Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands): As of December 31, 2016 2015 Senior Unsecured Notes $ 450,000 $ 450,000 Senior Credit Facilities 95,000 98,750 Capital lease obligation 284 301 Total debt 545,284 549,051 Less unamortized debt issuance costs (8,148 ) (9,790 ) Less current portion long-term debt (6,250 ) (3,750 ) Total long-term debt $ 530,886 $ 535,511 The Company recorded $1.6 $0.9 December 31, 2016 2015, As of December 31, 2016, Amount 2017 $ 6,250 2018 8,767 2019 12,517 2020 67,517 2021 17 Thereafter 450,216 Total $ 545,284 On February 13, 2017, $650 19).

Note 8 - Income Taxes

Note 8 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	8. The provision for income taxes consisted of the following: (in thousands) Current Deferred Total Year Ended December 31, 201 6 U.S. Federal $ 55,759 $ (1,012 ) 54,747 State and Local 8,812 609 9,421 $ 64,571 $ (403 ) 64,168 Year Ended December 31, 201 5 U.S. Federal $ 60,201 $ (12,163 ) $ 48,038 State and Local 7,468 881 8,349 $ 67,669 $ (11,282 ) $ 56,387 Year Ended December 31, 201 4 U.S. Federal $ 73,636 $ 4,143 $ 77,779 State and Local 12,788 133 12,921 $ 86,424 $ 4,276 $ 90,700 The provision for income taxes exceeded the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 35% Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 201 4 U.S. Federal taxes at statutory rate $ 57,087 $ 50,897 $ 83,303 State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax 6,124 5,427 8,399 Other, net 957 63 (1,002 ) Provision for Income Taxes $ 64,168 $ 56,387 $ 90,700 Deferred income taxes consisted of the following: As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Other benefit obligations $ 9,118 $ 9,396 Equity-based compensation 5,041 1,868 Accounts receivable 391 327 Other 555 839 Deferred Tax Assets 15,105 12,430 Property, plant and equipment 125,134 122,789 Goodwill and other intangible assets 166,268 166,268 Deferred Tax Liabilities 291,402 289,057 Deferred Income Tax Liabilities $ 276,297 $ 276,627 The Company has not established valuation allowances against any U.S. Federal or state deferred tax assets. Before the spin-off, the Company was included in consolidated U.S. Federal and Arizona corporate income tax returns filed by GHC, and also filed in various other state and local governmental jurisdictions. The U.S. Federal tax return filing is considered the only major tax jurisdiction. The statute of limitations has expired on all GHC consolidated U.S. Federal corporate income tax returns filed through 2012, 2013 The Company endeavors to comply with tax laws and regulations where it does business, but cannot guarantee that, if challenged, the Company’s interpretation of all relevant tax laws and regulations will prevail and that all tax benefits recorded in the financial statements will ultimately be recognized in full. The Company has taken reasonable efforts to address uncertain tax positions and has determined that there are no material transactions and no material tax positions taken by the Company that would fail to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold for recognizing transactions or tax positions in the financial statements. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded a reserve for uncertain tax positions in the financial statements, and the Company does not expect any significant tax increase or decrease to occur within the next 12

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	9. The Company’s deferred compensation liabilities were $18.2 $18.3 December 31, 2016 2015, 2 The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s long-term debt, including current portion, money market and commercial paper investments as of December 31, 2016 December 31, 201 6 Carrying Amount Fair Value Assets: Money market investments $ 47,527 $ 47,527 Commercial paper $ 79,918 $ 79,898 Long-term debt, including current portion Notes $ 450,000 $ 463,500 Term Loan $ 95,000 $ 95,000 Money market investments are included in cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Commercial paper investments with original maturities of 90 2), 1). 2). 2).

Note 10 - Treasury Stock

Note 10 - Treasury Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Treasury Stock [Text Block]	10. Share Repurchase Program. July 1, 2015, $250 600,000 may December 31, 2016, 164,933 $72.7 2016, 126,797 $56.4 Restricted Stock Tax Withholding. December 31, 2016 $2.2 3,616 179,676 December 31, 2016

Note 11 - Equity-based Compensa

Note 11 - Equity-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	11. Through June 30, 2015, On June 5, 2015, 2015 “2015 July 1, 2015. 2015 one 2015 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) 2015 162(m) 1986, 2015 may 2015 tenth The 2015 may 2015 600,000, 400,000 may Restricted Stock Awards. 2015 three December 12, 2016 2015 January 2, 2018. 2015, 2016, 2015 The compensation arrangements for the Company’s non-employee directors under the 2015 $150,000, $15,000 first one December 31, 2016, 2,206 The Restricted Shares and RSUs are collectively referred to as “restricted stock” and a summary of the restricted stock is as follows: Restricted Stock Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Unvested as of December 31, 2014 - $ - Granted 39,744 $ 383.18 Unvested as of December 31, 2015 39,744 $ 383.18 Granted 10,369 $ 454.75 Forfeited (1,343 ) $ 389.33 Vested (10,345 ) $ 383.61 Unvested as of December 31, 2016 38,425 $ 402.13 Vested and unissued as of December 31, 2016 2,206 $ 414.62 Compensation expense associated with unvested restricted stock is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The expense recognized each period is dependent upon our estimate of the number of shares that will ultimately vest. Equity-based compensation expense for restricted stock was $9.4 $3.9 2016 2015, December 31, 2016, $8.3 1.1 Stock Appreciation Rights. 2015 four first 2015 A summary of SAR activity is as follows: Stock Appreciation Rights Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Fair Value Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 - $ - $ - $ - - Granted 135,600 $ 422.31 $ 87.22 $ - - Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 135,600 $ 422.31 $ 87.22 $ 1.5 9.7 Granted 6,100 $ 522.50 $ 106.15 $ - 9.5 Forfeited (5,700 ) $ 422.31 $ 87.22 $ - - Outstanding as of December 31, 2016 136,000 $ 426.80 $ 88.07 $ 26.5 8.7 Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2016 32,475 $ 422.31 $ 87.22 $ 6.5 8.7 The fair value of the SARs was measured based on the Black-Scholes model. The inputs used in the fair value measurement for 2016 201 6 2015 Expected volatility 21.63 % 24.00 % Risk-free interest rate 1.39 % 1.75 % Expected term (in years) 6.25 6.25 Expected dividend yield 1.16 % 1.45 % Compensation expense associated with unvested SARs is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The expense recognized each period is dependent upon our estimate of the number of SARs that will ultimately vest. Equity-based compensation expense for these SARs was $2.9 $1.0 2016 2015, December 31, 2016, $8.1 1.7 The Black-Scholes model used to estimate the fair value of our SARs requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the fair value of the underlying common stock, the expected volatility of the price of our common stock, risk-free interest rates, the expected term of the SAR and the expected dividend yield of our common stock. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. If factors change and different assumptions are used, our equity-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. These assumptions are estimated as follows: • Fair Value — Our common stock is valued by reference to the publicly-traded price of our common stock. • Expected Volatility — Prior to the spin-off, we did not have a history of market prices for our common stock and since the spin-off, we do not have what we consider a sufficiently active and readily traded market for our common stock to use historical market prices for our common stock to estimate volatility. Accordingly, we estimate the expected stock price volatility for our common stock by using leverage-adjusted average volatilities of industry peers based on daily price observations over a period equivalent to the expected term of the SAR grants. Industry peers consist of other public companies in the cable, satellite, and integrated telecommunication services industry similar in size, stage of life cycle and financial leverage. We intend to continue to consistently apply this process using the same or similar public companies until a sufficient amount of historical information regarding the volatility of our own common stock share price becomes available. • Risk-Free Interest Rate — The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates appropriate for the expected terms of our awards. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on the yields of U.S. Treasury securities with maturities similar to the expected term of the SARs for each SAR group. • Expected Term — The expected term represents the period that our stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. Prior to the spin-off, we did not have stock-based awards specific to Cable One and therefore did not have a history of the period that our stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. Accordingly, the expected terms of the awards are based on a simplified method which defines the term as the average of the contractual term of the SARs and the weighted-average vesting period for all open tranches. • Expected Dividend Yield — We expect to pay a dividend in the future and, as such, the weighted average expected dividend yield rate used in the valuation was 1.16%. In addition to the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model, the amount of SAR expense we recognize in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income includes an estimate of SAR forfeitures. We estimate our forfeiture rate based on an analysis of our actual forfeitures and will continue to evaluate the appropriateness of the forfeiture rate based on actual forfeiture experience, analysis of employee turnover and other factors. Changes in the estimated forfeiture rate can have a significant impact on our equity-based compensation expense as the cumulative effect of adjusting the rate is recognized in the period the forfeiture estimate is changed. If a revised forfeiture rate is higher than the previously estimated forfeiture rate, an adjustment is made that will result in a decrease to the equity-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements. If a revised forfeiture rate is lower than the previously estimated forfeiture rate, an adjustment is made that will result in an increase to the equity-based compensation expense recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Compensation Expense $12.3 $9.2 $2.0 2016, 2015 2014, $3.2 December 31, 2016. December 31, 2016, $5.0 Also, in connection with the spin-off, GHC modified the terms of 10,830 second 2015 21 6,324 4,506 $3.7 first 2015,

Note 12 - Postemployment Benefi

Note 12 - Postemployment Benefit Plans, Pre-spin	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	14. The following table sets forth obligation, asset and funding information for the DB SERP: As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation at Beginning of Period ( 1 ) $ 5,124 $ 4,115 Interest cost 209 105 Actuarial loss (gain) (197 ) 910 Benefits paid (11 ) (6 ) Benefit Obligation at End of Year $ 5,125 $ 5,124 ________ (1) 2015 July 1, 2015 The accumulated benefit obligation for the DB SERP at December 31, 2016 2015 $5.1 $5.1 As of December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Current liability $ (336 ) $ (334 ) Noncurrent liability (4,789 ) (4,790 ) Recognized Asset (Liability) $ (5,125 ) $ (5,124 ) Key assumptions utilized for determining the benefit obligation included the use of a discount rate of 3.95% 4.22% 2016 2015, The Company recognized $0.2 $0.1 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2015. At December 31, 2016, (in thousands) DB SERP 2017 $ 342 2018 340 2019 337 2020 334 2021 331 2022 – 2026 1,602 During 2017, (in thousands) DB SERP Actuarial loss recognition $ 8
Postemployment Benefit Plans, Pre-Spin [Member]
Notes to Financial Statements
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	12. Multiemployer Benefit Plans June 30, 2015, $2.1 $3.9 2015 2014, As of June 30, 2015, 2006. Multiemployer Savings Plans. June 30, 2015, 401(k) $0.3 $0.7 2015 2014,

Note 13 - Postemployment Benefi

Note 13 - Postemployment Benefit Plans, Post-spin	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	14. The following table sets forth obligation, asset and funding information for the DB SERP: As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation at Beginning of Period ( 1 ) $ 5,124 $ 4,115 Interest cost 209 105 Actuarial loss (gain) (197 ) 910 Benefits paid (11 ) (6 ) Benefit Obligation at End of Year $ 5,125 $ 5,124 ________ (1) 2015 July 1, 2015 The accumulated benefit obligation for the DB SERP at December 31, 2016 2015 $5.1 $5.1 As of December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Current liability $ (336 ) $ (334 ) Noncurrent liability (4,789 ) (4,790 ) Recognized Asset (Liability) $ (5,125 ) $ (5,124 ) Key assumptions utilized for determining the benefit obligation included the use of a discount rate of 3.95% 4.22% 2016 2015, The Company recognized $0.2 $0.1 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2015. At December 31, 2016, (in thousands) DB SERP 2017 $ 342 2018 340 2019 337 2020 334 2021 331 2022 – 2026 1,602 During 2017, (in thousands) DB SERP Actuarial loss recognition $ 8
Postemployment Benefit Plans, Post-Spin [Member]
Notes to Financial Statements
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	13. As a condition of the spin-off, the Company assumed full financial and reporting responsibility for the postemployment benefit plans offered to eligible employees, other than the GHC Retirement Plan. The accumulated benefits of Company employees participating in GHC sponsored multiemployer benefit and/or savings plans other than the GHC Retirement Plan were transferred into corresponding Cable One sponsored plans. After the spin-off, GHC will continue to administer the GHC Retirement Plan, including making payments under the plan, with respect to current and former Company employees with vested rights thereunder. On June 5, 2015, July 1, 2015. Upon the spin-off, under the SERP, a $5.4 $4.1 $1.3 2016 2015. December 31, 2015. July 1, 2015. On June 5, 2015, 401(k) “401(k) 401(k) 401(k) 401(k) 401(k) $2.8 $1.2 2016 2015, In addition to the advent of the post-spin postemployment plans described above, the Company has (prior to the spin-off) and may $0.3 2016 $1.1 2015. December 31, 2016 2015 $18.2 $18.3 In 1999, May 1, 2016 12 may ten 60 2016 December 31, 2016, $2.0 $18.2

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Postr

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Postretirement Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	14. The following table sets forth obligation, asset and funding information for the DB SERP: As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation at Beginning of Period ( 1 ) $ 5,124 $ 4,115 Interest cost 209 105 Actuarial loss (gain) (197 ) 910 Benefits paid (11 ) (6 ) Benefit Obligation at End of Year $ 5,125 $ 5,124 ________ (1) 2015 July 1, 2015 The accumulated benefit obligation for the DB SERP at December 31, 2016 2015 $5.1 $5.1 As of December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Current liability $ (336 ) $ (334 ) Noncurrent liability (4,789 ) (4,790 ) Recognized Asset (Liability) $ (5,125 ) $ (5,124 ) Key assumptions utilized for determining the benefit obligation included the use of a discount rate of 3.95% 4.22% 2016 2015, The Company recognized $0.2 $0.1 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2015. At December 31, 2016, (in thousands) DB SERP 2017 $ 342 2018 340 2019 337 2020 334 2021 331 2022 – 2026 1,602 During 2017, (in thousands) DB SERP Actuarial loss recognition $ 8

Note 15 - Net Income Per Share

Note 15 - Net Income Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	15. NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing the net income allocable to the common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income per share further includes any common shares available to be issued upon exercise of outstanding SARs if such inclusion would be dilutive. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts): Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 201 4 Numerator: Net income $ 98,939 $ 89,033 $ 147,309 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic 5,743,568 5,853,283 5,843,313 Effect of dilutive equity awards (1) 27,392 6,806 - Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted 5,770,960 5,860,089 5,843,313 Net income per share: Basic $ 17.23 $ 15.21 $ 25.21 Diluted $ 17.14 $ 15.19 $ 25.21 __________ (1) 438; 89,909 0 December 31, 2016, 2015 2014,

Note 16 - Related Party Transac

Note 16 - Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure and Parent Company Equity [Text Block]	16. Allocation of expenses. $5.8 $12.7 2015 2014, These expense allocations were determined on the basis that both the Company and GHC considered to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided or the benefit received by the Company. The allocations may may Additional GHC Investment (Deficit). The components of net transfers to GHC were as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 201 5 201 4 Net change in current income tax accounts $ (39,083 ) $ 85,071 Allocation of overhead and other expenses from GHC 5,800 12,671 Net advances to GHC (2,916 ) (227,022 ) Total net transfers to GHC $ (36,199 ) $ (129,280 )

Note 17 - Commitments and Conti

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	17. Contractual Obligations. The Company’s rent expense, which primarily includes facility rental expense, was $8.1 $8.4 $1.8 2016, 2015 2014, The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2016 Years ending December 31, Programming purchase commitments (1) Operating leases Total debt , including capital lease Other purchase obligations (2) Total 2017 $ 171,995 $ 1,038 $ 6,250 $ 24,162 $ 203,445 2018 150,830 728 8,767 15,731 176,056 2019 124,507 564 12,517 8,988 146,576 2020 83,621 452 67,517 3,990 155,580 2021 19,244 360 17 2,507 22,128 Thereafter - 741 450,216 4,060 455,017 Total $ 550,197 $ 3,883 $ 545,284 $ 59,438 $ 1,158,802 ___________ (1) Includes commitments to purchase programming to be produced in future years. (2) Includes purchase obligations related to capital projects and other legally binding commitments. Other purchase orders made in the ordinary course of business are excluded from the table above. Any amounts for which we are liable under purchase orders are reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Programming and content purchases represent contracts that the Company has with cable television networks and broadcast stations to provide programming services to its subscribers. The amounts included above represent estimates of the future programming costs for these contract requirements and commitments based on subscriber numbers and tier placement as of December 31, 2016 may The following items are not included as contractual obligations due to various factors discussed below. However, the Company incurs these costs as part of its operations: • The Company rents utility poles used in its operations. Generally, pole rentals are cancellable on short notice, but the Company anticipates that such rentals will recur. Rent expense for pole attachments was approximately $5.7 $5.7 $5.5 2016, 2015 2014, • The Company pays franchise fees under multi-year franchise agreements based on a percentage of revenues generated from video service per year. Franchise fees and other franchise-related costs included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income were $14.2 $15.7 $16.7 2016, 2015 2014, • The Company has cable franchise agreements containing provisions requiring the construction of cable plant and the provision of services to customers within the franchise areas. In connection with these obligations under existing franchise agreements, the Company obtains surety bonds or letters of credit guaranteeing performance to municipalities and public utilities and payment of insurance premiums. Such surety bonds and letters of credit as of December 31, 2016 2015 $5.1 $4.6 Litigation and Legal Matters Regulation in the Cable Industry. 1996 GHC Agreements. June 16, 2015,

Note 18 - Summary of Quarterly

Note 18 - Summary of Quarterly Operating Results	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	18. Statement of Operations Information For Each of the Four Quarters in the Year Ended December 31, 201 6 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share and share data) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenues $ 202,805 $ 204,557 $ 205,536 $ 206,727 Operating costs and expenses 155,422 154,000 161,716 160,280 Income from operations 47,383 50,557 43,820 46,447 Net income 27,044 26,633 20,874 24,388 Net income per common share: Basic $ 4.67 $ 4.64 $ 3.65 $ 4.27 Diluted $ 4.65 $ 4.62 $ 3.63 $ 4.23 Weighted average common share outstanding: Basic 5,796,252 5,743,465 5,720,257 5,714,862 Diluted 5,810,639 5,766,312 5,755,161 5,760,834 Statement of Operations Information For Each of the Four Quarters in the Year Ended December 31, 2015 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share and share data) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenues $ 202,909 $ 202,698 $ 198,215 $ 203,444 Operating costs and expenses 166,976 166,909 159,219 152,420 Income from operations 35,933 35,789 38,996 51,024 Net income 22,109 21,434 19,412 26,078 Net income per common share: Basic $ 3.78 $ 3.67 $ 3.31 $ 4.45 Diluted $ 3.78 $ 3.67 $ 3.30 $ 4.44 Weighted average common share outstanding: Basic 5,843,313 5,843,313 5,871,928 5,854,253 Diluted 5,843,313 5,843,313 5,875,588 5,864,083

Note 19 - Subsequent Events

Note 19 - Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	19. Acquisition of NewWave On January 18, 2017, January 17, 2017 $735 second 2017. The Company expects to finance the transaction with $650 January 17, 2017, February 13, 2017, $300 five $350 seven On February 13, 2017, $650 Change in Accounting Estimate In the first 2017, 2017.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation. Prior to the spin-off, the Company’s financial statements were derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of GHC. The impact of transactions between the Company and GHC was included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and was considered to be effectively settled for cash in the Consolidated Financial Statements at the time the transaction was recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions was reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity at the time of settlement. The Company functioned as part of the larger group of subsidiary companies controlled by GHC prior to the spin-off, and accordingly, GHC provided certain support and overhead functions to the Company. These functions included finance, human resources, legal, information technology, general insurance, risk management and other corporate functions. The costs of such services were allocated to the Company based on the most relevant allocation methods to the service provided. Management believed such allocations were reasonable and were consistently applied; however, they may 12 16 Additionally, prior to the spin-off, the Company participated in a centralized approach to cash management and in financing its operations managed by GHC. Cash was transferred to GHC and GHC funded the Company’s operating and investing activities as needed. Accordingly, cash and cash equivalents at GHC were not allocated to the Company in the Consolidated Financial Statements. GHC’s third Prior to the spin-off, the Company’s operations were historically included in GHC’s consolidated U.S. Federal and certain state tax returns. The Company did not maintain taxes payable to/from GHC and was deemed to settle the annual current tax balances immediately with the legal tax-paying entities in the respective jurisdictions. The Company’s results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 may July 1, 2015, may may Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Segment Reporting. 280 Segment Reporting 280”) 280 one
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. may
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition. The Company recognizes subscriber revenue as each service is provided. Revenue received from subscribers who purchase bundled services (e.g., the Company sells data, video and voice services to a customer) at a discounted rate is allocated to each product in a pro-rata manner based on the individual product’s selling price on a standalone basis. The Company typically bills customers in advance on a monthly basis. The Company manages credit risk by screening applicants through the use of internal customer information, identification verification tools and credit bureau data. Various measures are used to collect outstanding amounts when a customer’s account is delinquent, including termination of the customer’s cable services. Installation revenue is recognized when the connection of the customer to the Company’s cable system is completed, as installation revenue is less than the related direct selling costs. The Company generally receives an allocation of scheduled advertising time as part of its distribution agreements with cable networks, which the Company sells to local, regional and national advertisers. The Company recognizes advertising revenue when the commercials are aired. In most cases, the available advertising time is sold by the Company’s internal sales force. Since the Company is acting as a principal in these arrangements, the advertising that is sold is reported as revenue on a gross basis. In cases where advertising time is sold by agencies, the Company is not acting as a principal and the advertising sold is reported net of agency fees. Under the terms of the Company’s cable franchise agreements, the Company is generally required to pay to the franchising authority an amount based on the gross amount billed to the customer. The Company normally passes these fees to its customers and reports the fees on a gross basis as a component of revenue with the corresponding costs included in operating expense. The franchise authority assesses the Company directly for these fees and it is the Company’s obligation to pay the fees. The amount of such fees recorded on a gross basis was $14.2 $15.7 $16.7 2016, 2015 2014,
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Concentrations of Credit Risk.
Programming Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Programming Costs.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Advertising Costs $25.9 $22.5 $22.9 2016, 2015 2014,
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents three
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. may
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements. three 1); 2); 3). may For assets that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, the total fair value is the published market price per unit multiplied by the number of units held, without consideration of transaction costs. Assets and liabilities that are measured using significant other observable inputs are primarily valued by reference to quoted prices of similar assets or liabilities in active markets, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset or liability. The Company measures certain assets including goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when they are deemed to be impaired. The fair value of these assets is determined with valuation techniques using the best information available and may
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property, Plant and Equipment. Cable distribution systems 5 - 12 Customer premise equipment 5 Other equipment, vehicles and fixtures 3 - 10 Capitalized software 3 - 7 Buildings and improvements 20 The costs of leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their useful lives or the terms of the respective leases. The Company capitalizes certain internal and external costs incurred to acquire or develop internal-use software, including costs associated with coding, software configuration, upgrades and enhancements. The Company capitalizes costs associated with the construction of cable transmission and distribution facilities and new cable service installations. Costs include all direct labor and materials, as well as certain indirect costs. The cost of subsequent disconnects and reconnects are expensed as they are incurred.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Evaluation of Long-Lived Assets. may
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets. The Company reviews goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually, as of November 30, one two two may
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits. 14) December 31
Self Insurance Reserve [Policy Text Block]	Self-Insurance. may
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Equity-Based Compensation. may
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent that it believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. This evaluation is made on an ongoing basis. In the event the Company were to determine that it was not able to realize net deferred income tax assets in the future, the Company would record a valuation allowance, which would increase the provision for income taxes. The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. The Company records a liability for the difference between the benefit recognized and measured for financial statement purposes and the tax position taken or expected to be taken on the tax return. Changes in the estimate are recorded in the period in which such determination is made.
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Asset Retirement Obligations.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements. May 2014, December 15, 2017. December 15, 2016, two one one In August 2014, December 15, 2016. In April 2015, December 15, 2015. December 31, 2016 2015. $9.8 $1.6 $8.2 December 31, 2015. In September 2015, December 15, 2016 December 15, 2017. In November 2015, December 31, 2015, December 31, 2015 December 31, 2015. In February 2016, 12 December 15, 2018. In March 2016, December 15, 2016 In August 2016, zero December 15, 2017

Note 2 - Summary of Significa27

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives [Table Text Block]	Cable distribution systems 5 - 12 Customer premise equipment 5 Other equipment, vehicles and fixtures 3 - 10 Capitalized software 3 - 7 Buildings and improvements 20

Note 3 - Revenues (Tables)

Note 3 - Revenues (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 201 6 201 5 201 4 Residential Data $ 344,184 $ 294,486 $ 265,718 Video 294,781 332,716 361,668 Voice 42,949 50,148 62,396 Business services 100,311 88,741 76,829 Advertising sales 27,496 31,034 35,362 Other 9,904 10,141 12,839 Total revenues $ 819,625 $ 807,266 $ 814,812

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,29

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Accounts receivable, net $ 28,924 $ 30,715 Other receivables (1) 8,149 3,990 Total accounts receivable, net $ 37,073 $ 34,705
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (in thousands) Balance at Beginning of Period Additions – Charged to Costs and Expenses Deductions Balance at End of Period 2016 $ 864 $ 2,839 $ (2,675 ) $ 1,028 2015 $ 621 $ 3,294 $ (3,051 ) $ 864 2014 $ 1,207 $ 3,907 $ (4,493 ) $ 621
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Accounts payable $ 17,079 $ 30,925 Programming costs 13,787 13,451 Accrued compensation and related benefits 18,084 16,146 Accrued sales and other operating taxes 4,747 5,672 Cash overdrafts 7,980 8,703 Franchise fees 4,196 4,760 Subscriber deposits 5,289 4,491 Other accrued expenses 11,541 11,140 Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 82,703 $ 95,288

Note 5 - Property, Plant and 30

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, 201 6 201 5 Cable distribution systems $ 1,048,790 $ 1,017,250 Customer premise equipment 181,852 259,678 Other equipment and fixtures 359,957 317,696 Buildings and leasehold improvements 88,592 84,503 Capitalized software 83,815 75,027 Construction in progress 64,822 89,742 Land 9,612 9,482 1,837,440 1,853,378 Less accumulated depreciation (1,217,819 ) (1,212,811 ) Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 619,621 $ 640,567

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi31

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	December 31, 201 6 Useful Life Range (years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized Intangible Assets Cable franchise renewals and access rights 1 - 25 4,138 3,794 344 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Franchise agreements $ 497,136 December 31, 201 5 Useful Life Range (years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortized Intangible Assets Cable franchise renewals and access rights 1 - 25 4,127 3,678 449 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Franchise agreements $ 496,321

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Tables

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, 2016 2015 Senior Unsecured Notes $ 450,000 $ 450,000 Senior Credit Facilities 95,000 98,750 Capital lease obligation 284 301 Total debt 545,284 549,051 Less unamortized debt issuance costs (8,148 ) (9,790 ) Less current portion long-term debt (6,250 ) (3,750 ) Total long-term debt $ 530,886 $ 535,511
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Amount 2017 $ 6,250 2018 8,767 2019 12,517 2020 67,517 2021 17 Thereafter 450,216 Total $ 545,284

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Current Deferred Total Year Ended December 31, 201 6 U.S. Federal $ 55,759 $ (1,012 ) 54,747 State and Local 8,812 609 9,421 $ 64,571 $ (403 ) 64,168 Year Ended December 31, 201 5 U.S. Federal $ 60,201 $ (12,163 ) $ 48,038 State and Local 7,468 881 8,349 $ 67,669 $ (11,282 ) $ 56,387 Year Ended December 31, 201 4 U.S. Federal $ 73,636 $ 4,143 $ 77,779 State and Local 12,788 133 12,921 $ 86,424 $ 4,276 $ 90,700
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 201 4 U.S. Federal taxes at statutory rate $ 57,087 $ 50,897 $ 83,303 State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax 6,124 5,427 8,399 Other, net 957 63 (1,002 ) Provision for Income Taxes $ 64,168 $ 56,387 $ 90,700
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Other benefit obligations $ 9,118 $ 9,396 Equity-based compensation 5,041 1,868 Accounts receivable 391 327 Other 555 839 Deferred Tax Assets 15,105 12,430 Property, plant and equipment 125,134 122,789 Goodwill and other intangible assets 166,268 166,268 Deferred Tax Liabilities 291,402 289,057 Deferred Income Tax Liabilities $ 276,297 $ 276,627

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme34

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]	December 31, 201 6 Carrying Amount Fair Value Assets: Money market investments $ 47,527 $ 47,527 Commercial paper $ 79,918 $ 79,898 Long-term debt, including current portion Notes $ 450,000 $ 463,500 Term Loan $ 95,000 $ 95,000

Note 11 - Equity-based Compen35

Note 11 - Equity-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Restricted Stock Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Unvested as of December 31, 2014 - $ - Granted 39,744 $ 383.18 Unvested as of December 31, 2015 39,744 $ 383.18 Granted 10,369 $ 454.75 Forfeited (1,343 ) $ 389.33 Vested (10,345 ) $ 383.61 Unvested as of December 31, 2016 38,425 $ 402.13 Vested and unissued as of December 31, 2016 2,206 $ 414.62
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]	Stock Appreciation Rights Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Fair Value Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions) Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 - $ - $ - $ - - Granted 135,600 $ 422.31 $ 87.22 $ - - Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 135,600 $ 422.31 $ 87.22 $ 1.5 9.7 Granted 6,100 $ 522.50 $ 106.15 $ - 9.5 Forfeited (5,700 ) $ 422.31 $ 87.22 $ - - Outstanding as of December 31, 2016 136,000 $ 426.80 $ 88.07 $ 26.5 8.7 Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2016 32,475 $ 422.31 $ 87.22 $ 6.5 8.7
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	201 6 2015 Expected volatility 21.63 % 24.00 % Risk-free interest rate 1.39 % 1.75 % Expected term (in years) 6.25 6.25 Expected dividend yield 1.16 % 1.45 %

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Pos36

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Postretirement Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, (in thousands) 201 6 201 5 Change in Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation at Beginning of Period ( 1 ) $ 5,124 $ 4,115 Interest cost 209 105 Actuarial loss (gain) (197 ) 910 Benefits paid (11 ) (6 ) Benefit Obligation at End of Year $ 5,125 $ 5,124
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, (in thousands) 2016 2015 Current liability $ (336 ) $ (334 ) Noncurrent liability (4,789 ) (4,790 ) Recognized Asset (Liability) $ (5,125 ) $ (5,124 )
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) DB SERP 2017 $ 342 2018 340 2019 337 2020 334 2021 331 2022 – 2026 1,602
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) DB SERP Actuarial loss recognition $ 8

Note 15 - Net Income Per Share

Note 15 - Net Income Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 201 4 Numerator: Net income $ 98,939 $ 89,033 $ 147,309 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic 5,743,568 5,853,283 5,843,313 Effect of dilutive equity awards (1) 27,392 6,806 - Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted 5,770,960 5,860,089 5,843,313 Net income per share: Basic $ 17.23 $ 15.21 $ 25.21 Diluted $ 17.14 $ 15.19 $ 25.21

Note 16 - Related Party Trans38

Note 16 - Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Net Transfers to Parent [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 201 5 201 4 Net change in current income tax accounts $ (39,083 ) $ 85,071 Allocation of overhead and other expenses from GHC 5,800 12,671 Net advances to GHC (2,916 ) (227,022 ) Total net transfers to GHC $ (36,199 ) $ (129,280 )

Note 17 - Commitments and Con39

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]	Years ending December 31, Programming purchase commitments (1) Operating leases Total debt , including capital lease Other purchase obligations (2) Total 2017 $ 171,995 $ 1,038 $ 6,250 $ 24,162 $ 203,445 2018 150,830 728 8,767 15,731 176,056 2019 124,507 564 12,517 8,988 146,576 2020 83,621 452 67,517 3,990 155,580 2021 19,244 360 17 2,507 22,128 Thereafter - 741 450,216 4,060 455,017 Total $ 550,197 $ 3,883 $ 545,284 $ 59,438 $ 1,158,802

Note 18 - Summary of Quarterl40

Note 18 - Summary of Quarterly Operating Results (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Statement of Operations Information For Each of the Four Quarters in the Year Ended December 31, 201 6 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share and share data) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenues $ 202,805 $ 204,557 $ 205,536 $ 206,727 Operating costs and expenses 155,422 154,000 161,716 160,280 Income from operations 47,383 50,557 43,820 46,447 Net income 27,044 26,633 20,874 24,388 Net income per common share: Basic $ 4.67 $ 4.64 $ 3.65 $ 4.27 Diluted $ 4.65 $ 4.62 $ 3.63 $ 4.23 Weighted average common share outstanding: Basic 5,796,252 5,743,465 5,720,257 5,714,862 Diluted 5,810,639 5,766,312 5,755,161 5,760,834 Statement of Operations Information For Each of the Four Quarters in the Year Ended December 31, 2015 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share and share data) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Revenues $ 202,909 $ 202,698 $ 198,215 $ 203,444 Operating costs and expenses 166,976 166,909 159,219 152,420 Income from operations 35,933 35,789 38,996 51,024 Net income 22,109 21,434 19,412 26,078 Net income per common share: Basic $ 3.78 $ 3.67 $ 3.31 $ 4.45 Diluted $ 3.78 $ 3.67 $ 3.30 $ 4.44 Weighted average common share outstanding: Basic 5,843,313 5,843,313 5,871,928 5,854,253 Diluted 5,843,313 5,843,313 5,875,588 5,864,083

Note 1 - Separation from Grah41

Note 1 - Separation from Graham Holdings Company and Description of Business (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2016shares	Dec. 31, 2015shares	Jul. 02, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	5,887,899	5,879,925
Data [Member]
Number of Customers	513,908
Video [Member]
Number of Customers	320,246
Voice [Member]
Number of Customers	115,811
Spinoff [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage			100.00%
Common Stock, Shares, Issued				5,840,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued				0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding				0
Spinoff [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Conversion of Holding Company Stock to new Reporting Entity, Outstanding Number				960,000
Spinoff [Member] | Common Class B [Member]
Conversion of Holding Company Stock to new Reporting Entity, Outstanding Number				4,880,000

Note 2 - Summary of Significa42

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments	1
Franchise Costs	$ 14.2	$ 15.7	$ 16.7
Advertising Expense	$ 25.9	22.5	$ 22.9
Reclassification of Deferred Financing Costs [Member] | December 31, 2015 [Member] | Long-term Debt [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		9.8
Reclassification of Deferred Financing Costs [Member] | December 31, 2015 [Member] | Current Assets [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		1.6
Reclassification of Deferred Financing Costs [Member] | December 31, 2015 [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		$ 8.2

Note 2 - Summary of Significa43

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)	5 years
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)	12 years
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)	5 years
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)	10 years
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)	3 years
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)	7 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)	20 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Year)

Note 3 - Revenues (Details Text

Note 3 - Revenues (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Franchise Costs	$ 14.2	$ 15.7	$ 16.7

Note 3 - Revenues - Revenues by

Note 3 - Revenues - Revenues by Product Line (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Advertising sales									$ 27,496	$ 31,034	$ 35,362
Other									9,904	10,141	12,839
Revenues	$ 206,727	$ 205,536	$ 204,557	$ 202,805	$ 203,444	$ 198,215	$ 202,698	$ 202,909	819,625	807,266	814,812
Data [Member]
Revenues									344,184	294,486	265,718
Video [Member]
Revenues									294,781	332,716	361,668
Voice [Member]
Revenues									42,949	50,148	62,396
Commercial [Member]
Revenues									$ 100,311	$ 88,741	$ 76,829

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,46

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Income Taxes Receivable	$ 4.5

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,47

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities - Summary of Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable, net		$ 28,924	$ 30,715
Other receivables	[1]	8,149	3,990
Total accounts receivable, net		$ 37,073	$ 34,705
[1]	Includes $4.5 million of federal and state income tax overpayments.

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,48

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Balance at beginning of period	$ 864	$ 621	$ 1,207
Charged to costs and expenses	2,839	3,294	3,907
Deductions	(2,675)	(3,051)	(4,493)
Balance at end of period	$ 1,028	$ 864	$ 621

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,49

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts payable	$ 17,079	$ 30,925
Programming costs	13,787	13,451
Accrued compensation and related benefits	18,084	16,146
Accrued sales and other operating taxes	4,747	5,672
Cash overdrafts	7,980	8,703
Franchise fees	4,196	4,760
Subscriber deposits	5,289	4,491
Other accrued expenses	11,541	11,140
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 82,703	$ 95,288

Note 5 - Property, Plant and 50

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Including Changes in Accrued Expenses Related to Capital Expenditures			$ 141.7	$ 156.1	$ 177.4
Depreciation		$ 140.6	142.2		$ 134.2
Subsequent Event [Member]
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale	$ 10.5
Other Assets [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment			$ 8.1

Note 5 - Property, Plant and 51

Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, plant and equipment gross	$ 1,837,440	$ 1,853,378
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,217,819)	(1,212,811)
Property, plant and equipment gross	619,621	640,567
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	1,048,790	1,017,250
Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	181,852	259,678
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	359,957	317,696
Building and Leasehold Improvements[Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	88,592	84,503
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	83,815	75,027
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	64,822	89,742
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	$ 9,612	$ 9,482

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi52

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill		$ 84,928	$ 85,488
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit		600
Amortization of Intangible Assets		100	100	$ 200
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months		100
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets				$ 75,249
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two		100
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three		100
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] | Wireless Spectrum Licenses [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets	$ 75,200
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Three		$ 100

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi53

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Franchise Rights [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 497,136	$ 496,321
Use Rights [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,138	4,127
Accumulated Amortization	3,794	3,678
Net Carrying Amount	$ 344	$ 449
Minimum [Member] | Use Rights [Member]
Useful Life (Year)	1 year	1 year
Maximum [Member] | Use Rights [Member]
Useful Life (Year)	25 years	25 years

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 13, 2017	Jun. 17, 2015
Long-term Debt		$ 545,284
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs		1,642	$ 902
Secured Debt [Member] | New Wave [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 650,000
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 450,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						5.75%
Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount for Debt Redemption Prior to Repurchase Premium Cutoff Date						100.00%
Debt Instrument, Maximum Percentage of Redemption Prior to Premium Cutoff Date, Allowable Without Redemption Premium						35.00%
Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount for Debt Redemption Prior to the Premium Cutoff Date to be Purchased Without Repdemption Premium						105.75%
Minimum Percentage of Debt to be held in Order to Declare Notes Payable Immediately in Event of Default						25.00%
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt		$ 95,000	$ 98,750
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		2.34%
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.25%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		$ 2,800
Credit Facility, Maximum Additional Amount Allowable		300,000
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt		$ 95,000
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.25%
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.40%
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.50%
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.25%
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.50%
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.25%
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 200,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		$ 197,200
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member]
Long-term Debt	$ 100,000
Long Term Debt, Amortization Rate, First Twelve Months		2.50%
Long Term Debt, Amortization Rate, Year Two		5.00%
Long Term Debt, Amortization Rate, Year Three		7.50%
Long Term Debt, Amortization Rate, Year Four		10.00%
Long Term Debt, Amortization Rate, Year Five		15.00%
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | JPMorgan Chase Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage		1.625%

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Sched

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt	$ 545,284
Capital lease obligation	284	$ 301
Total debt	545,284	549,051
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	(8,148)	(9,790)
Less current portion long-term debt	(6,250)	(3,750)
Total long-term debt	530,886	535,511
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes	450,000	450,000
Senior Credit Facilities Due 2020 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt	$ 95,000	$ 98,750

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Futur

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Future Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 6,250
2,018	8,767
2,019	12,517
2,020	67,517
2,021	17
Thereafter	450,216
Total	$ 545,284

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Provisi

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current U.S. Federal	$ 55,759	$ 60,201	$ 73,636
Deferred U.S. Federal	(1,012)	(12,163)	4,143
U.S. Federal	54,747	48,038	77,779
Current State and Local	8,812	7,468	12,788
Deferred State and Local	609	881	133
State and Local	9,421	8,349	12,921
Current Income Taxes	64,571	67,669	86,424
Deferred Income Taxes	(403)	(11,282)	4,276
Provision for income taxes	$ 64,168	$ 56,387	$ 90,700

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Income

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Federal taxes at statutory rate	$ 57,087	$ 50,897	$ 83,303
State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax	6,124	5,427	8,399
Other, net	957	63	(1,002)
Provision for Income Taxes	$ 64,168	$ 56,387	$ 90,700

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Deferre

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other benefit obligations	$ 9,118	$ 9,396
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost	5,041	1,868
Accounts receivable	391	327
Other	555	839
Deferred Tax Assets	15,105	12,430
Property, plant and equipment	125,134	122,789
Goodwill and other intangible assets	166,268	166,268
Deferred Tax Liabilities	291,402	289,057
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	$ 276,297	$ 276,627

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme61

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	$ 18.2	$ 18.3

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme62

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Amounts and Fair Values (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 138,040	$ 119,199
Long-term debt, including current portion	545,284
Notes [Member]
Long-term debt, including current portion	450,000
Long-term debt, including current portion	463,500
Term Loan [Member]
Long-term debt, including current portion	95,000
Long-term debt, including current portion	95,000
Money Market Funds [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	47,527
Assets	47,527
Commercial Paper [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	79,918
Assets	$ 79,898

Note 10 - Treasury Stock (Detai

Note 10 - Treasury Stock (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended			18 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 02, 2015
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount					$ 250,000,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased					600,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	126,797			164,933
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	$ 56,370,000	$ 16,367,000		$ 72,700,000
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	$ 2,190,000
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation	3,616
Treasury Stock, Shares	179,676	46,483		179,676

Note 11 - Equity-based Compen64

Note 11 - Equity-based Compensation (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015shares	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)shares	Jun. 05, 2015shares
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 12,300,000	$ 9,200,000	$ 2,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			1.16%
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense			$ 3,200,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost			5,041,000	1,868,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Incremental Compensation Cost		$ 3,700,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Annual Retainer			150,000
Additional Annual Retainer			$ 15,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Non-employee Directors [Member
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Vested and Deferred, Number | shares			2,206
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 9,400,000	3,900,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options			$ 8,300,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			1 year 36 days
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			4 years
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 2,900,000	$ 1,000,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options			$ 8,100,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			1 year 255 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Period, Number of Installments			4
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			1.16%	1.45%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number | shares			136,000	135,600
Restricted Stock [Member] | Graham Holding Company [Member] | Spinoff [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number | shares	10,830	10,830
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Accelerated Vesting, Number | shares	6,324
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures | shares	4,506
The 2015 Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			3 years
Maximum [Member] | The 2015 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | shares						600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Number of Shares Authorized for Incentive Stock Options | shares						400,000

Note 11 - Equity-based Compen65

Note 11 - Equity-based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Unvested, restricted stock (in shares)	39,744
Unvested, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 383.18
Granted, restricted stock (in shares)		39,744
Granted, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 383.18
Unvested, restricted stock (in shares)		39,744
Unvested, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 383.18
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Unvested, restricted stock (in shares)
Unvested, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Granted, restricted stock (in shares)	10,369
Granted, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 454.75
Unvested, restricted stock (in shares)	38,425
Unvested, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 402.13
Forfeited, restricted stock (in shares)	(1,343)
Forfeited, restricted stock, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 389.33
Vested, restricted stock (in shares)	(10,345)
Vested, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 383.61
Vested and unissued, restricted stock (in shares)	2,206
Vested and unissued, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 414.62

Note 11 - Equity-based Compen66

Note 11 - Equity-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Granted, restricted stock (in shares)		39,744
Granted, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 383.18
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Outstanding, stock appreciation rights (in shares)	135,600
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 422.31
Outstanding, Beginning Balance, weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 87.22
Granted, restricted stock (in shares)	6,100	135,600
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 522.50	$ 422.31
Granted, restricted stock, weighted avergae grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 106.15	$ 87.22
Outstanding, stock appreciation rights (in shares)	136,000	135,600
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 426.80	$ 422.31
Outstanding, Beginning Balance, weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 88.07	$ 87.22
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 26.5	$ 1.5
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding (Year)	8 years 255 days	9 years 255 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Granted (Year)	9 years 182 days
Forfeited, restricted stock (in shares)	(5,700)
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 422.31
Forfeited, restricted stock, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 87.22
Vested and exercisable, stock appreciation rights (in shares)	32,475
Vested and exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 422.31
Vested and exercisable, weighted average fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 87.22
Vested and exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 6.5
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and exercisable (Year)	8 years 255 days

Note 11 - Equity-based Compen67

Note 11 - Equity-based Compensation - Stock Appreciation Rights, Fair Value Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Expected dividend yield	1.16%
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Expected volatility	21.63%	24.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.39%	1.75%
Expected term (in years) (Year)	6 years 91 days	6 years 91 days
Expected dividend yield	1.16%	1.45%

Note 12 - Postemployment Bene68

Note 12 - Postemployment Benefit Plans, Pre-spin (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Multiemployer Plans, Savings [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 0.3	$ 0.7
Multiemployer Plans, Postretirement Benefit [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Pension Expense	$ 2.1	$ 3.9

Note 13 - Postemployment Bene69

Note 13 - Postemployment Benefit Plans, Post-spin (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 05, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation			$ 5.4
Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Compensation Expense (Income)	$ 0.3	$ 1.1
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	$ 18.2	18.3
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Accrued Compensation and Related Benefits [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Contractual Term	10 years
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability	$ 2
Defined Contribution Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Benefit Obligation			1.3
401 (k) Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$ 2.8	$ 1.2
Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation			$ 4.1

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Pos70

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Postretirement Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	[1]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 5,125	$ 5,124	$ 4,115
Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.95%	4.22%
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$ 200	$ 100
[1]	The beginning of period for 2015 was July 1, 2015 when the Company assumed the DB SERP obligation from GHC.

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Pos71

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Postretirement Plan - Asset and Funding Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Benefit obligation at Beginning of Period (1)	$ 5,124	$ 4,115	[1]
Interest cost	209	105
Actuarial loss (gain)	(197)	910
Benefits paid	(11)	(6)
Benefit Obligation at End of Year	$ 5,125	$ 5,124
[1]	The beginning of period for 2015 was July 1, 2015 when the Company assumed the DB SERP obligation from GHC.

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Pos72

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Postretirement Plan - Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current liability	$ (336)	$ (334)
Noncurrent liability	(4,789)	(4,790)
Recognized Asset (Liability)	$ (5,125)	$ (5,124)

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Pos73

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Postretirement Plan - Future Estimated Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 342
2,018	340
2,019	337
2,020	334
2,021	331
2022 - 2026	$ 1,602

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Pos74

Note 14 - Defined Benefit Postretirement Plan - Amortization Components of Net Periodic (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Actuarial loss recognition	$ 8

Note 15 - Net Income Per Shar75

Note 15 - Net Income Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	438	89,909	0

Note 15 - Net Income Per Shar76

Note 15 - Net Income Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Net income		$ 24,388	$ 20,874	$ 26,633	$ 27,044	$ 26,078	$ 19,412	$ 21,434	$ 22,109	$ 98,939		$ 89,033		$ 147,309
Basic (in shares)		5,714,862	5,720,257	5,743,465	5,796,252	5,854,253	5,871,928	5,843,313	5,843,313	5,743,568	[1]	5,853,283	[1]	5,843,313	[1]
Effect of dilutive equity awards (1) (in shares)	[2]									27,392		6,806
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)		5,760,834	5,755,161	5,766,312	5,810,639	5,864,083	5,875,588	5,843,313	5,843,313	5,770,960	[1]	5,860,089	[1]	5,843,313	[1]
Net income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)		$ 4.27	$ 3.65	$ 4.64	$ 4.67	$ 4.45	$ 3.31	$ 3.67	$ 3.78	$ 17.23	[1]	$ 15.21	[1]	$ 25.21	[1]
Diluted (in dollars per share)		$ 4.23	$ 3.63	$ 4.62	$ 4.65	$ 4.44	$ 3.30	$ 3.67	$ 3.78	$ 17.14	[1]	$ 15.19	[1]	$ 25.21	[1]
[1]	On July 1, 2015, Graham Holdings Company distributed 5,843,313 shares of Cable One, Inc. common stock to existing holders of Graham Holdings Company common stock. Basic and diluted net income per common share for the year ended December 31, 2014 are calculated using the number of shares distributed on July 1, 2015.
[2]	SARs outstanding that were not included in the diluted net income per share calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive were 438; 89,909 and 0 SARs as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Note 16 - Related Party Trans77

Note 16 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allocation of Overhead and Other Expenses from Parent	$ 5,800	$ 12,671
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocation of Overhead and Other Expenses from Parent	$ 5,800	$ 12,700

Note 16 - Related Party Trans78

Note 16 - Related Party Transactions - Components of Net Transfers to Parent (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net change in current income tax accounts	$ (39,083,000)	$ 85,071,000
Allocation of overhead and other expenses from GHC	5,800,000	12,671,000
Net advances to GHC	(2,916,000)	(227,022,000)
Total net transfers to GHC	$ (36,199,000)	$ (129,280,000)

Note 17 - Commitments and Con79

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Franchise Costs	$ 14.2	$ 15.7	$ 16.7
Contractual Obligation, Franchise Agreements, Nonperformance	5.1	4.6
Building [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	8.1	8.4	1.8
Utility Pole [Member]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$ 5.7	$ 5.7	$ 5.5

Note 17 - Commitments and Con80

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies - Contractual Obligation Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 171,995	[1]
2,017	1,038
2,017	6,250
2,017	24,162	[2]
2,017	203,445
2,018	150,830	[1]
2,018	728
2,018	8,767
2,018	15,731	[2]
2,018	176,056
2,019	124,507	[1]
2,019	564
2,019	12,517
2,019	8,988	[2]
2,019	146,576
2,020	83,621	[1]
2,020	452
2,020	67,517
2,020	3,990	[2]
2,020	155,580
2,021	19,244	[1]
2,021	360
2,021	17
2,021	2,507	[2]
2,021	22,128
Thereafter		[1]
Thereafter	741
Thereafter	450,216
Thereafter	4,060	[2]
Thereafter	455,017
Total	550,197	[1]
Total	3,883
Total	545,284
Total	59,438	[2]
Total	$ 1,158,802
[1]	Includes commitments to purchase programming to be produced in future years.
[2]	Includes purchase obligations related to capital projects and other legally binding commitments. Other purchase orders made in the ordinary course of business are excluded from the table above. Any amounts for which we are liable under purchase orders are reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Note 18 - Summary of Quarterl81

Note 18 - Summary of Quarterly Operating Results - Quarterly Financial Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues	$ 206,727	$ 205,536	$ 204,557	$ 202,805	$ 203,444	$ 198,215	$ 202,698	$ 202,909	$ 819,625		$ 807,266		$ 814,812
Operating costs and expenses	160,280	161,716	154,000	155,422	152,420	159,219	166,909	166,976	304,438		310,925		327,974
Income from operations	46,447	43,820	50,557	47,383	51,024	38,996	35,789	35,933	188,207		161,742		163,813
Net income	$ 24,388	$ 20,874	$ 26,633	$ 27,044	$ 26,078	$ 19,412	$ 21,434	$ 22,109	$ 98,939		$ 89,033		$ 147,309
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 4.27	$ 3.65	$ 4.64	$ 4.67	$ 4.45	$ 3.31	$ 3.67	$ 3.78	$ 17.23	[1]	$ 15.21	[1]	$ 25.21	[1]
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 4.23	$ 3.63	$ 4.62	$ 4.65	$ 4.44	$ 3.30	$ 3.67	$ 3.78	$ 17.14	[1]	$ 15.19	[1]	$ 25.21	[1]
Basic (in shares)	5,714,862	5,720,257	5,743,465	5,796,252	5,854,253	5,871,928	5,843,313	5,843,313	5,743,568	[1]	5,853,283	[1]	5,843,313	[1]
Diluted (in shares)	5,760,834	5,755,161	5,766,312	5,810,639	5,864,083	5,875,588	5,843,313	5,843,313	5,770,960	[1]	5,860,089	[1]	5,843,313	[1]
[1]	On July 1, 2015, Graham Holdings Company distributed 5,843,313 shares of Cable One, Inc. common stock to existing holders of Graham Holdings Company common stock. Basic and diluted net income per common share for the year ended December 31, 2014 are calculated using the number of shares distributed on July 1, 2015.

Note 19 - Subsequent Events (De

Note 19 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - Subsequent Event [Member] - Scenario, Forecast [Member] - New Wave [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 17, 2017	Feb. 13, 2017
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 735
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 650
Secured Debt [Member] | Five Year Term A Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		300
Secured Debt [Member] | Seven Year Term B Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 350