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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2012

March 1, 2013



UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 10-K



ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011



2012

Commission File No. 0-20570

IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
 
59-2712887
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

555 West 18th Street, New York, New York
(Address
 (Address of Registrant's principal executive offices)

 

10011
(Zip
 (Zip Code)

(212) 314-7300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class 
 
Name of exchange on which registered 
Common Stock, par value $0.001 
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Nasdaq Select Global Market)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ýx   No o

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ýx

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ýx    No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ýx  No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ýo

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ýx
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o
(Do
 (Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ýx

As of January 27, 2012,February 1, 2013, the following shares of the Registrant's Common Stock were outstanding:



Common Stock

 78,471,78475,481,373

Class B Common Stock

 5,789,499
Total 84,261,283

Total

81,270,872

The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 20112012 was $3,079,546,221.$3,754,179,431. For the purpose of the foregoing calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the Registrant are assumed to be affiliates of the Registrant.

Documents Incorporated By Reference:

Portions of the Registrant's proxy statement for its 20122013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III herein.





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Item 1.

 

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PART I

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

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Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 2.

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Properties

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Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

PART II

Item 5.

Market For Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

Item 7.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 8.

Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

Item 9B.

Other Information

PART III

Item 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

PART IV

Item 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules



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PART I

Item 1.    Business

OVERVIEW

Who We Are

IAC operatesis a leading media and internet company comprised of more than 50 leading150 brands and diversified Internet businessesproducts, including Ask.com, About.com, Match.com, HomeAdvisor.com and Vimeo.com. Focused in the areas of search, applications, online dating, local and media, IAC's family of websites is one of largest in the world, with more than a billion monthly visits across more than 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world.countries. The results of operations of IAC's various businesses are reported within the following five segments: Search & Applications, Match, ServiceMagicLocal, Media and Media & Other.

For information regarding the results of operations of IAC's reportable segments, as well as their respective contributions to IAC's consolidated results of operations, see "Item 7—Management's“Item 7-Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"Operations” beginning on page 2722 and "Item 8—Consolidated“Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data"Data,” beginning on page 54.

        Unless otherwise indicated, all41.

All references to "IAC," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us" in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Our History

        Since its inception,

IAC, has transformed itself frominitially a hybrid media/electronic retailing company, into a leading internet company. IAC was incorporated in July 1986 in Delaware under the name Silver King Broadcasting Company, Inc. After several name changes (first to HSN, Inc., asthen to USA Networks, Inc., USA Interactive and InterActiveCorp, and finally to IAC/InterActiveCorp) and the completion of a subsidiarynumber of Home Shopping Network, Inc. In December 1992, Home Shopping Network distributedsignificant corporate transactions over the capital stock of Silver King to its stockholders. In December 1996,years, the Company completed mergers with Savoy Pictures Entertainment, Inc.transformed itself into the leading media and Home Shopping Network, with Savoy and Home Shopping Network becoming subsidiaries of Silver King. In connection with these mergers,internet company it is today.
From 1997 through 2001, the Company changed its name to HSN, Inc.

        The Company acquired a controlling interest in Ticketmaster Group Inc. in 1997 and(and the remaining interest in 1998. In 1998, upon the purchase of USA Networks1998) and Studios USA from Universal Studios, Inc., the Company was renamed USA Networks, Inc. From 1999 through 2001, the Company acquired Hotel Reservations Network (later renamed Hotels.com), as well as acquired Match.com and other smaller e-commerce companies. In 2001, the Company sold USA BroadcastingAs its transformation from a hybrid media/electronic retailing company continued to Univision Communications, Inc.

        In Februaryevolve, in May 2002, the Company acquired a controlling stakeinterest in Expedia.com. In May 2002, after contributingExpedia.com and contributed its entertainment assets to Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP, or VUE, a joint venture then controlled by Vivendi,Vivendi. The Company continued to grow its portfolio of e-commerce companies by acquiring all of the Company changed its name to USA Interactive. In September 2002, the Company acquired Interval International. In 2003, the Company acquired the minority interests in its former public subsidiaries,shares of Expedia.com, Hotels.com and Ticketmaster and acquiredthat it did not previously own, together with a number of other e-commerce companies including Entertainment Publications, Inc. ("EPI"),(including LendingTree and Hotwire. The Company changed its name to InterActiveCorpHotwire), in June 20032003.

In 2005, IAC acquired Ask Jeeves, Inc. (now known as IAC Search & Media, Inc.) and, to IAC/InterActiveCorp in July 2004.

        Onon August 9, 2005, IAC completed the separation of its travel and travel-relatedtravel‑related businesses and investments into an independent public company.company called Expedia, Inc. That year, IAC also completed the following transactions in 2005: the acquisition of IAC Search & Media (formerly known as Ask Jeeves, Inc.), the results of operations of which are now reported within our Search segment (July 2005), a transaction with NBC Universal in which IAC sold its common and preferred interests in VUE (June 2005) and the acquisition of Cornerstone Brands, Inc. ("Cornerstone Brands") (April 2005).

        In November 2006, IAC sold PRC, LLC, its teleservices subsidiary. In June 2007, the Company sold its German TV and internet retailer, HSE Germany. to NBC Universal.

In July 2008, the Company acquired the


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Lexico Publishing Group, owner of various reference websites, Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com and Reference.com, and in June 2008, the Company sold EPI.including Dictionary.com. On August 20, 2008, IAC separated into five publicly traded companies: IAC, HSN, Inc. ("HSNi"), Interval Leisure Group, Inc. ("ILG"), Ticketmaster and Tree.com, Inc. ("Tree.com"). In this report, we refer to this 2008 transaction as the "Spin-Off."“Spin-Off.” Immediately following the Spin-Off, IAC effected a one-for-two reverse stock split.

        In January 2009, we sold ReserveAmerica, a leading provider of campground reservation services and software to United States federal and state agencies.

In June 2009, we sold the European operations of Match.com to Meetic, S.A. ("Meetic"), a leading European online dating company based in France, ("Meetic"), in exchange for a 27% interest in Meetic and a €5 million note. In July 2009, we acquired PeopleMedia, a leadingInc., operator of a number of demographically targeted dating websites.

        In May 2010, we acquired a majority stake in DailyBurn.com, a diet and fitness tracking website. In June 2010, Citysearch changed its name to CityGrid Media in connection with the launch of CityGrid®, its local advertising network, and its transformation from an owner and operator of local, consumer-oriented websites into one of the largest local advertising networks on the web.

In December 2010, we exchanged the stock of a wholly-ownedwholly‑owned subsidiary that held our Evite, Gifts.com and IAC Advertising Solutions businesses and approximately $218 million in cash for substantially all of Liberty Media Corporation's equity stake in IAC. See "Item 7—Management's“Item 7-Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"Operations” and "Item 8—Consolidated“Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Notes 1 and 12."

Data.”

In February 2011, we acquired OkCupid, an advertiser-supportedad‑supported online personals service. During the third quarter of 2011, through Match, we increased our ownership stake in Meetic to 81%.

In September 2012, we acquired The About Group. In December 2012, we acquired Tutor, an online tutoring service.


EQUITY OWNERSHIP AND VOTE

IAC has outstanding shares of common stock, with one vote per share, and Class B common stock, with ten votes per share and which are convertible into common stock on a share for share basis. As of January 27, 2012,February 1, 2013, Barry Diller, IAC's Chairman

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and Senior Executive, owned 5,789,499 shares of Class B common stock (the "Diller Shares") representing 100% of IAC's outstanding Class B common stock and approximately 43.4%42.5% of the outstanding total voting power of IAC.

Pursuant to an agreement between Mr. Diller and IAC, certain transfer restrictions apply to 1.5 million of the Diller Shares, including a requirement that, until December 1, 2015 and except for transfers to certain permitted transferees, the Diller Shares must first be converted into common stock in order to be transferred. In addition, pursuant to an amended and restated governance agreement between IAC and Mr. Diller, for so long as Mr. Diller serves as IAC's Chairman and Senior Executive, he generally has the right to consent to limited matters in the event that IAC's ratio of total debt to EBITDA (as defined in the governance agreement) equals or exceeds four to one over a continuous twelve-month period.

As a result of Mr. Diller's ownership interest, voting power and the contractual rights described above, Mr. Diller is currently in a position to influence, subject to our organizational documents and Delaware law, the composition of IAC's Board of Directors and the outcome of corporate actions requiring shareholder approval, such as mergers, business combinations and dispositions of assets, among other corporate transactions.



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DESCRIPTION OF IAC BUSINESSES

Search

Overview

Our Search & Applications segment consists of: (i) Mindspark Interactive Network ("Mindspark"), a digital consumer products business consisting of our B2C operations, through which we develop, market and distribute downloadable applications, and our B2B operations, through which we provide customized browser-based applications for software and media companies; (ii) destination websites,
Websites, including Ask.com, About.com and Dictionary.com, through which we provide search services and additional services;content; and (iii) CityGrid Media, an online media company that aggregates
Applications, including our direct to consumer downloadable applications business (“B2C”) and integrates local contentour partnership operations (“B2B”), as well as our Ask.com and advertising for distributionDictionary.com downloadable applications.
Our Websites and Applications businesses provide search services to publishers across web and mobile platforms.

        Searchour users. These search services generally involve the generation and display of a set of hyperlinks to websites, together with summary information regarding these websites deemed relevant to search queries entered by users. In addition to these algorithmic search results, paid listings are also generally displayed in response to search queries. Paid listings are advertisements displayed on search results pages in response to search queries that contain advertiser-selected keywords. A paid listing is generally a short textual advertising unit containingcontain a link to an advertiser's website. Paid listings are generally displayed based on keywords selected by the websiteadvertiser. The paid listings we display are furnished by Google Inc. ("Google") pursuant to a services agreement.

Websites
Our Websites, through which we provide search, content and other services, primarily consist of an advertiserthe following destination websites:    
Ask.com, which provides general search services, as well as question and answer services that purchasedprovide direct answers to natural‑language questions;

About.com, which provides detailed information and content written by independent, freelance subject matter experts across hundreds of vertical categories; and

Dictionary.com, which provides online dictionary, reference, educational and learning services.
Applications
Our B2C applications business develops, markets and distributes a variety of downloadable applications that offer users the relevant keyword(s).

ability to access search services, as well as engage in a number of other activities online, such as play games, send e-cards, decorate e-mails and web pages and explore select vertical categories. The majority of our B2C applications are toolbars, which consist of a browser search box and related technology (which together enable users to run search queries and otherwise access search services directly from their web browsers). Many of our toolbars are coupled with other applications that we have developed that enable users to personalize their online activities and otherwise make them more expressive and fun. These applications include: MyFunCards, through which users can send online greeting cards; Popular Screensavers, through which users can personalize their desktops with photos, images and animations; and Retrogamer and Gaming Wonderland, through which users can access classic arcade, sports and action and other casual games directly from their web browsers. Other B2C applications target users with a special or passionate interest in select vertical categories (such as television programming, sports, shopping and gossip, among others) or that provide users with particular reference information (such as maps or weather forecasts). These applications include: Television Fanatic, through which users can browse and search for scheduling information, episode synopses and actor profiles for television shows, as well as directly access online episodes via media players and links to related third party services; TotalRecipeSearch, through which users can access thousands of recipes and cooking tips; and Coupon Alert, through which users can access coupons and online promotions. We distribute B2C applications directly to consumers free of charge.

Our B2B applications business works closely with partners in the software, media and other industries to design and develop customized browser‑based search applications to be bundled and distributed with these partners' products and services.
We also market and distribute a number of downloadable applications through which we provide search and additional services, including: the Ask.com iPhone, iPad and Android applications, which provide general search and natural‑language question and answer services, and the Dictionary.com iPhone, iPad and Android applications, which provide dictionary, reference, educational and learning services.

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Revenue
Substantially all of the revenue from our Search segment's revenue consists principally of advertising revenue, which& Applications segment is derived from online advertising, primarily from the display of paid listings, as well as from the display of other advertising in connection with the provision of search, content and other services. The substantial majority of the paid listings we display are supplied to us by Google pursuant to a paid listing supplyservices agreement with Google that expires on March 31, 2016.
Pursuant to this agreement, we transmit search queries to Google, which in turn transmits a set of relevant and responsive paid listings back to us for display in search results. This ad-serving process occurs independently of, but concurrently with, the generation of algorithmic search results for the same search queries. Google paid listings are displayed separately from algorithmic search results and are identified as "sponsored"sponsored listings on search results pages. To a lesser extent, we also syndicate Google paid listings through third parties with whom we enter into syndication agreements. See "Item 1A—Risk Factors—We depend upon arrangements with Google and any adverse change in this relationship could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations." In addition, we sell display advertising on our destination search and other websites. In the case of CityGrid Media, revenue is derived primarily from the sale of local and national online advertising distributed through CityGrid, our leading local content and advertising network.

        Through Mindspark, we develop, market and distribute a variety of downloadable toolbars through which users can access search services, as well as a variety of applications through which users can creatively and visually express themselves and interact online. The majority of these toolbars consist of a search box and related technology (which together enable users to run search queries and otherwise access search services directly from their web browsers), together with applications we have developed that enable users to personalize their online activities and otherwise make them more expressive and fun. These applications include: MyFunCards, through which users can send online greeting cards; Popular Screensavers, through which users can personalize their desktops with photos, images and animations; Webfetti and CursorMania, through which users can personalize pages on various social networking websites; Zwinky, through which users can create avatars to express their online persona and design and update profile pages to share with friends; IWON, through which users can access their favorite online games from IWON.com and elsewhere directly from their web browsers; Smiley Central, through which users can add emoticons to e-mails and instant messages; MyWebFace, through which users can create cartoon-like images of themselves for download or use in connection with their profile


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pages on social networks; Retrogamer, through which users can access their favorite classic arcade, sports and action games directly from their web browsers; and CouponAlert, through which users can access coupons and online promotions. We also develop, market and distribute toolbars that target users with a passionate interest in select vertical categories (such as movies, television, sports and gossip, among others). In addition to a search box and related technology, these toolbars provide users with the ability to access primarily third party online content and services relating to various vertical categories directly from their web browsers. We distribute these toolbars and applications directly to consumers free of charge and we refer to them as Mindspark's "B2C operations."

        We also market and distribute Ask.com branded and custom toolbars to third parties through the Ask Partner Network, a leading provider of custom applications and search solutions to software, media and other companies. Ask Partner Network works closely with third parties to design and develop customized browser-based applications, which are highly-targeted, custom toolbars that, when bundled with third party applications and websites, extend services into web browsers and enhance end-user experiences online. We refer to toolbars and applications marketed and distributed through Ask Partner Network as Mindspark's "B2B operations."

        We also operate a number of destination websites and portals through which we provide search and additional services, including: Ask.com, which provides general search services, as well as question and answer services that provide direct answers to natural-language questions; Dictionary.com, which provides online dictionary, reference, educational and learning services; IWON.com, which offers a variety of casual games and sweepstakes; Girlsense.com, which provides a virtual fashion community for girls and teens; MyWebSearch.com, which provides users with home page and search services; MyWay.com, which is free from banner, pop-up and rich-media ads and through which we provide general search and e-mail services; and Excite.com, a content-rich portal that aggregates news, sports, weather and entertainment content.

        We market and distribute a number of mobile applications through which we provide search and additional services, including: the Ask.com iPhone, iPad and Android applications, which provide general search and natural-language question and answer services; the Dictionary.com iPhone, iPad and Android applications, which provide dictionary, reference, educational and learning services; and various DailyBurn iPhone, iPad and Android applications, which track nutritional and fitness information and activities.

        Substantially all of the revenue from our Search segment is derived from online advertising, with most of this revenue attributable to our paid listing supply agreement with Google. When a user submits a search query through our Search & Applications properties and services within our Search segment and clicks on a Google paid listing displayed in response to the query, Google bills the advertiser that purchased the paid listing directly and shares a portion of its related paid listing fee with us, which we in turn either retain in its entirety or share with third parties. In some cases, Google does not charge advertisers unless our user, after clicking on the paid listing, also takes certain actions on the advertiser's website. To a lesser extent, revenuewe also syndicate Google paid listings through third parties with whom we enter into syndication agreements. See “Item 1A-Risk Factors-We depend upon arrangements with Google and any adverse change in this relationship could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.”

Revenue is also derived from the sale of display, content‑based and other advertising pursuant to a variety of advertising models including on a fixed fee per impression, cost-per-click and cost-per-action basis and the syndication of search results generated by Ask-branded destination search websites.


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We compete with a wide variety of parties in connection with our efforts to: (i) attract users to our various searchSearch & Applications properties and search and other services generally; (ii) develop, market and distribute toolbarsour B2C and relatedB2B applications; (iii) attract third parties to distribute our toolbars, search boxesApplications and related technology; and (iv) attract advertisers. In the case of our search services generally, our competitors include Google, Yahoo!, Bing and other destination search websites and search-centricsearch‑centric portals (some of which provide a broad range of content and services and/or link to various desktop applications), third party toolbar, convenience search and applications providers, other search technology and convenience service providers (including internet access providers, social networks,media platforms, online advertising networks, traditional media companies and companies that provide online content).

When we market our search and content services, our competitors include destination websites that primarily acquire traffic through paid and algorithmic search results.

Moreover, some of our current and potential competitors have longer operating histories, greater brand recognition, larger customer bases and/or significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. As a result, they have the ability to devote comparatively greater resources to the development and promotion of their products and services, which could result in greater market acceptance of their products and services relative to those offered by us.

In the case of our Mindspark business,Websites, we believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon the relevance and authority of our search results, answers and other content, the functionality of our various Websites and the quality of related content and features and the attractiveness of the services provided by our Websites generally to consumers relative to those of our competitors. We believe that we differentiate Ask.com from its competitors through question and answer services that provide accurate, authoritative and direct answers to natural‑language questions (in the form of algorithmic search results and/or responses from other Ask.com users). Our ability to continue to differentiate Ask.com from its competitors in this manner depends primarily upon our ability to deliver authoritative and trustworthy content to users, as well as our ability to attract advertisers to this initiative.
In the case of our Applications, we believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon our continued ability to create toolbars and other applications that resonate with consumers (which requires that we continue to bundle attractive features, content and services, some of which may be owned by third parties, with quality search services), differentiate our toolbars and other applications from those of our competitors (primarily through providing customized toolbars and access to multiple search and other services through our toolbars), secure cost-effective distribution arrangements with third parties and market and distribute our toolbars and other applications directly to consumers in a cost-effective manner, as well as attract advertisers.

        In the case of our destination search websites, we believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon the relevance and authority of our search results, answers and other content, the functionality of our various destination search websites and the quality of related content and features and the attractiveness of our services generally to consumers relative to those of our competitors. Our current goal is to differentiate Ask.com from its competitors through question and answer services that provide accurate, authoritative and direct answers to natural-language questions (in the form of algorithmic search results and/or responses from other Ask.com users). The success of this initiative depends primarily upon our ability to deliver authoritative and trustworthy content to users, as well as our ability to attract advertisers to this initiative.

        Overview.    CityGrid Media is an online media company that operates CityGrid, a leading local content and advertising network through which local business listings, advertising and content are distributed to publishers across web and mobile platforms, as well as consumer-oriented websites Citysearch.com, InsiderPages.com and Urbanspoon.com.

        CityGrid.    Through CityGrid, we aggregate local business listings, advertising and content, including editorial and other user-generated content and related information ("CityGrid Advertising"), which we then distribute to websites and mobile applications affiliated with CityGrid. Websites and mobile applications affiliated with CityGrid include third party websites and mobile applications, as well as the websites and applications we own and operate described below (the "CityGrid Properties").

        Owned and Operated Properties.    CityGrid Media owns and operates Citysearch.com, InsiderPages.com and Urbanspoon.com, websites (and related mobile applications in the case of Citysearch.com and Urbanspoon.com) that connect consumers with local businesses by providing consumers with free access to local business profiles, customized messages from local businesses,


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reviews and user-generated content and related information. Citysearch.com is a comprehensive directory of local business listings and related information across most verticals of businesses in the United States. InsiderPages.com publishes content regarding professional service providers based in the United States. Urbanspoon.com publishes content focused exclusively on restaurants and dining in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia.

        Advertising Services.    CityGrid Advertising is sold to businesses through direct sales and resellers. In the case of direct sales, we sell CityGrid Advertising directly to businesses through field sales teams in major metropolitan areas within the United States, as well as through in house sales teams catering to various types of advertisers (i.e., local businesses, businesses covering multiple regions or with multiple locations and advertising agencies) and an online self-enrollment model. CityGrid Advertising is also sold through resellers (third parties with their own independent advertising sales forces). CityGrid Advertising is then published on CityGrid Properties.

        Revenue.    CityGrid Media revenue is derived primarily from the sale of CityGrid Advertising. In the case of direct sales, advertising is sold primarily pursuant to a pay-for-performance-based model. Under this model, local businesses pay CityGrid Media a fee each time their enhanced business listing (or select information from such listing) is viewed on a CityGrid Property or a user calls a metered number to reach a business. In the case of resellers, advertisers pay resellers for CityGrid Advertising, which resellers in turn share the revenue received with CityGrid Media pursuant to a variety of models, the specifics of which vary by reseller and the substantial majority of which have some performance-based element.

        When we publish CityGrid Advertising on our owned and operated CityGrid Properties, we retain all of the revenue paid to us by our direct sales customers and all of the amounts paid to us by our resellers. When CityGrid Advertising is published and viewed by an end user on a third party CityGrid Property, we share the related revenue we receive with the applicable third party CityGrid Property. Revenue is also derived from our sale of local merchant and national display advertising on owned and operated CityGrid Properties on a per impression and fixed fee basis.

        Competition.    The markets for local business advertising and content are highly competitive and diverse. We primarily compete with online and offline local and national directories and online and mobile advertising services and networks. We also face competition from search engines and other site aggregation companies that aggregate our content for display on their websites, which interferes with search engine optimization and marketing efforts designed to drive traffic to CityGrid Properties.

Match

Overview

Through the brands and businesses within our Match segment, we are a leading provider of subscription-basedsubscription‑based and advertiser-supportedad‑supported online personals services in the United StatesNorth America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and various European and Latin American jurisdictions abroad.Asia. We provide these

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services through websites and applications that we own and operate in twenty-five countries, in seven languages and on four continents, as well asoperate. Our European operations are conducted through our mobile applications. Through Match, we own an 81% stake in Meetic, a European online dating companyS.A. ("Meetic"), which is based in France through which we provide online personals services in certain European jurisdictions.France. As of December 31, 2011,2012, we collectively provided online personals services to approximately 2.72.8 million subscribers.

In February 2011,addition, we acquired OkCupid, an advertiser-supported online personals service in the United States. During the third quarter of 2011, we increased our ownership stake in Meetic to 81% and acquiredown a 20% interest in Zhenai, Inc., a leading provider of online dating and matchmaking services in China. We are also the exclusive provider of subscription-based personals services on Yahoo.com.


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We refer to Match.com in the United States, Chemistry and PeopleMedia (through which we operate demographically targeted dating websites) as Match's "Core" operations, and to OkCupid, Singlesnet, mobile-only productsDateHookup and non-MeeticMatch's international operations (excluding Meetic) as Match's "Developing" operations.

Services

We primarily provide online personals services through branded websites that we own and operate, including Match.com, Chemistry.com, OurTime.com, BlackPeopleMeet.com and OkCupid.com, and through a variety of Meetic-brandedMeetic‑branded websites abroad.in Europe. These websites, all of which provide single adults with a private and convenient environment for meeting other single adults, primarily provide online personals services to registered members (those establishing usernames and passwords) and subscribers (those who establish a username and password and pay a subscription fee).

We are also the exclusive provider of subscription‑based personals services on Yahoo.com.

Within our portfolio of websites, we have both subscription-basedsubscription‑based and advertising-supportedad-supported offerings. Our subscription-basedsubscription‑based websites offer registered members the ability to post a profile and use any related searching and matching tools free of charge, while subscribers have access to enhanced tools and a broader feature set, including the ability to initiate, review or respond to communications with or from other users. Our subscription programs consist of programs with a single-monthsingle‑month term, with discounts for programs with various longer terms. Our advertiser-supportedad‑supported websites generally provide online personals services with basic functionality without the commitment of a monthly subscription, in some cases making a variety of premium or add-on features available for a fee. We also offer access to our services via various mobile devices through ourmatchMobile service Match, OkCupid, DateHookup and other branded mobile applications.

Marketing

We market our services through a wide variety of offline and online marketing activities. Our offline marketing activities generally consist of traditional marketing and business development activities, including television, print radio and outdoorradio advertising and related public relations efforts.efforts, as well as events. Our online marketing activities generally consist primarily of the purchase of banner and other display advertising, search engine marketing and targeted e-mail campaigns. In addition, we enter into a variety of alliances with third parties who advertise and promote our services. Some alliances are exclusive and some, but not all, contain renewal provisions. In connection with the exclusive provision of subscription-basedsubscription‑based personals services on Yahoo.com, we agreed to makemade certain advertising commitments. These commitments, which are reducible or terminable in certain circumstances.

Revenue

Match's revenue is derived principallyprimarily from subscription fees for our subscription-basedsubscription‑based online personals and related services, as well asservices. Match also earns revenue from online advertising and other add-on features, primarily from our OkCupid service.

Competition

The personals business is very competitive and highly fragmented in the United States and abroad and barriers to entry are minimal. We compete primarily with online and offline broad-basedbroad‑based personals, dating and matchmaking services (both paid and free), social networking websitesmedia platforms and applications, the personals sections of newspapers and magazines, other conventional media companies that provide personals services and traditional venues where singles meet (both online and offline). We also compete with numerous online and offline personals, dating and matchmaking services that cater to specific demographic groups.


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We believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon the following factors:

Local
Our Local segment consists of HomeAdvisor (formerly ServiceMagic) and CityGrid Media.
ServiceMagicHomeAdvisor

OverviewOverview.

        ServiceMagic HomeAdvisor is a leading online marketplace for matching consumers with home services professionals in the United States thatStates. HomeAdvisor connects consumers, by way of patented proprietary technologies, with home and other local serviceservices professionals, all of which are pre-screened and the majority of which are customer-rated. When consumers submit a service request through the ServiceMagic marketplace, ServiceMagic generally matches them with up to four members from its network of service professionals, which ascustomer‑rated. As of December 31, 2011,2012, HomeAdvisor's network of home services professionals consisted of more than 80,000 service professionals in the United States providing services in more than 700500 categories primarily home service-related, ranging from simple home repairs to home remodeling projects.

Through ServiceMagic International, we search for local lead generation business opportunities around the world and hold a majority interest in ServiceMagic Europe, whichinvestment, HomeAdvisor also operates businesses in the local lead generationonline home services space in France and the United Kingdom including Travaux.com,under various brands.
Services. When a leading French website for consumer information regarding home improvement; 123Devis.com,submits a French lead generation business with one ofrequest through the largest networks of home service professionals in France; and 123GetAQuote.co.uk, a leading lead generation platform for home service professionals in the United Kingdom.

        Through ourMarket Match service,HomeAdvisor marketplace, we generally match consumersthat consumer with up to four servicehome services professionals from our network based upon service requests that specifyon the type of services desired and the consumer's zip code. Through our Exact Match service, consumerslocation. Consumers can then review servicehome services professional profiles and select the service professional that they believe best meets their specific needs. Consumers can also be matched to a service professional by way of 1800Contractor.com, an online directory of our network of service professionals that we own and operate. Consumers that visit this site are ultimately matched to a service professional by way of our Exact Match service or, if a match cannot be made through this service, by way of our Market Match service.


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In all cases, if a match is made, through our services, consumers arethe consumer is under no obligation to work with home service professionals referred by ServiceMagic. In addition, if we are unable to match a consumer with service professionals from our network, we may provide the consumer with contact information concerning service professionals outside of our network.

HomeAdvisor.

In addition to our matching services, consumers may also access our CostGuide, which provides project cost information for more than 250 project types on a local basis, and our online library of service-relatedservice‑related resources, which primarily includeincludes articles about home improvement, repair and maintenance, and related tools to assist consumers with the research, planning and management of their projects and general advice for working with servicehome services professionals.

HomeAdvisor also offers several mobile applications, including the HomeAdvisor.com, Home911 and HomeSavvy iPhone, iPad and Android applications. Home911 matches consumers with home services professionals on an expedited basis in the case of home repair emergencies and through HomeSavvy, consumers can maintain a customized home maintenance and repair schedule, together with project reminders.
MarketingMarketing.

We market our services to consumers primarily through search engine marketing, as well as through affiliate agreements with third parties. Pursuant to these agreements, third parties agree to advertise and promote our services and the servicesthose of our member servicehome services professionals on their websites and we agree to pay them a fixed fee when visitors from their websites submit a valid service request through our website (on a cost-per-acquisition basis) or click through to our website (on a cost-per-click basis). We also market our services to consumers through the purchase of paid listings displayed in yellow page directories, portals and contextual home improvement related sites and, to a lesser extent, through traditional offline advertising. We market our services to servicehome services professionals through our sales force, which obtains information concerning servicehome services professionals through a variety of sources. We also promote online enrollment in our network through search engine marketing, relationships with trade associations and affiliate marketing relationships.

RevenueRevenue.

ServiceMagic'sHomeAdvisor's revenue is derived from fees paid by members of our network of servicehome services professionals for consumer leads,matches with consumers made by HomeAdvisor, regardless of whether the service professional that receives the lead ultimately provides the requested service, as well as from one-time fees charged upon the enrollment and activation of new servicehome services professionals in our network. Lead feesFees for matches vary based upon the service requested and where the service is provided, with fees for leads generated through ourprovided.

Competition.Exact Match service being greater than those for leads generated through ourMarket Match service.

We currently compete with other service-related lead generation services, primarily home service-related lead generation services, as well as with internet search engines and directories and with other forms of local advertising, including radio, direct marketing campaigns, yellow pages, newspapers and other offline directories.directories, as well as with home services-related lead generation services. We also compete with local and national retailers of home improvement products that


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offer or promote installation services. We believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend primarily upon the following factors:

the size, quality (as determined, in part, by reference to our pre-screening efforts and customer ratings and reviews), diversity and stability of our network of servicehome services professionals and the quality of the services provided by these professionals;

our continued ability to deliver consumer leadsservice requests that convert into revenue for our network of servicehome services professionals in a cost-effective manner; and

the functionality of our websites and mobile applications and the attractiveness of their features and our services generally to consumers and servicehome services professionals, as well as our ability to introduce new products and services that resonate with consumers and home services professionals; and
our ability to build and maintain awareness of, and loyalty to, the HomeAdvisor brand among consumers.
CityGrid Media
Overview. CityGrid Media is an online media company that owns and operates CityGrid, an advertising network that integrates local content and advertising for distribution to both affiliated and third party publishers across web and mobile platforms, as well as proprietary websites, such as Citysearch.com and Urbanspoon.com, through which consumers can access local merchant information and reviews online. In August 2012, CityGrid Media acquired Felix, a pay‑per‑call advertising service.
CityGrid. Through CityGrid, we aggregate local business listings, advertising and content, including both editorial and other user-generated content, which we then distribute to publishers across web and mobile platforms. These publishers include third party websites and mobile applications, as well as the websites and applications we own and operate described below.
Owned and Operated Properties. CityGrid Media owns and operates Citysearch.com, InsiderPages.com and Urbanspoon.com, websites that connect consumers with local businesses by providing consumers with free access to local business profiles, customized messages from local businesses, reviews and user-generated content and related information. Citysearch.com is a comprehensive directory of local business listings and related information across most verticals of businesses in the United States. InsiderPages.com publishes content regarding professional service professionals.providers based in the United States. Urbanspoon.com publishes content focused exclusively on restaurants and dining in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia. CityGrid also offers related mobile applications in the case of Citysearch.com and Urbanspoon.com.

Revenue. CityGrid Media revenue is derived from the sale, both through a direct sales force and reseller relationships, of local and national online advertising distributed through the CityGrid advertising network. In the case of direct sales, the advertising is primarily pay-for-performance based, pursuant to which local businesses pay CityGrid each time an advertisement is viewed or each time a user calls a metered number. In the case of resellers, a variety of advertising models are utilized.

Competition. The markets for local business advertising and content are highly competitive and diverse. We primarily compete with online and offline local and national directories and online and mobile advertising services and networks. We also face competition from search engines and other site aggregation companies that aggregate our content for display on their websites, which interferes with search engine optimization and marketing efforts designed to drive traffic to properties and applications affiliated with the CityGrid advertising network.

Media
Our Media segment consists primarily of Vimeo, Electus, Connected Ventures (which operates CollegeHumor Media and Notional), News_Beast (formerly The Newsweek/DailyBeast Company) and DailyBurn.
Vimeo is a leading video hosting platform for creative professionals and consumers, offering video creators the tools required to create, share, distribute and monetize their content online. We believe that Vimeo attracts a distinct audience with its best-in-class, high definition video player, multi-pass video encoding and clean, uncluttered advertising experience. Vimeo's revenue is derived primarily from subscription product offerings, as well as advertising.

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Electus is an integrated multimedia entertainment studio that unites producers, creators, advertisers and distributors to produce video content for distribution across a variety of platforms in the United States and various jurisdictions abroad. Connected Ventures operates CollegeHumor Media, & Other

an online entertainment company targeting males ages eighteen to forty-nine through CollegeHumor.com and other websites, as well as Notional, a content production studio which creates long-form content for distribution through traditional media channels.

Our Media &segment also includes News_Beast and DailyBurn. News_Beast is an online media company that currently produces the digital version of Newsweek magazine and operates TheDailyBeast.com, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture and entertainment that curates and publishes existing and original online content from its own roster of contributors. DailyBurn is a health and fitness property that provides streaming fitness and workout videos across a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad and Android.
Our Media segment revenue is derived primarily from advertising, media production and subscriptions.
Other
Our Other segment consists primarily of Electus, Connected Ventures, Vimeo, Pronto, Shoebuy and Hatch Labs. ElectusTutor. Shoebuy is a multimedia company that seeks to enable media content creators to engage with advertising and technology partners at the inception of the creative process and partner on the finished product across a global and multi-platform distribution model.

        Connected Ventures is a new media network and development company that operates: CollegeHumor Media, a leading online entertainment company targeting a core audience of young males ages eighteen to twenty-four through CollegeHumor.com and other websites; and Notional, a production company specializing in the creation of video content for all distribution platforms. Vimeo is a website on which users can upload, share and view video. Pronto owns and operates Pronto.com, a leading comparison search engine, through which consumers can search and compare prices for a wide range of merchandise offered by online retailers.

        Shoebuy, a leading internet retailer of footwear and related apparel and accessories,accessories. Shoebuy generally passes purchases made by customers through its various websites on to the relevant vendors for fulfillment and shipping. Hatch LabsTutor is a business focused on prototyping and launching mobile products and services.

        Through January 2011, we owned and operated The Daily Beast,an online tutoring solution which was merged with print magazine Newsweek to form a joint venture on January 31, 2011. The Daily Beast is a website dedicated to news and commentary, culture and entertainment that curates and provides existing online content and new works from its own roster of contributors to users free of charge.

        In the case of our Media &acquired in December 2012. Our Other segment revenue is derived primarily from merchandise sales online advertising, media production and subscriptions.

Employees

As of December 31, 2011,2012, IAC and its subsidiaries employed approximately 3,2004,200 full-time employees. IAC believes that it generally has good employee relationships, including relationships with employees represented by unions or other similar organizations.

Additional Information

Company Website and Public Filings.    The Company maintains a website at www.iac.com. Neither the information on the Company's website, nor the information on the website of any IAC business, is incorporated by reference in this annual report, or in any other filings with, or in any other information furnished or submitted to, the SEC.

The Company makes available, free of charge through its website, its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K (including related amendments) as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been electronically filed with (or furnished to) the SEC.

Code of Ethics.    The Company's code of ethics, as amended in April 2009, applies to all employees (including all of IAC's executive officers and senior financial officers (including IAC's Chief Financial Officer and Controller)) and directors and is posted on the Company's website at www.iac.com/Investors/amend-and-restated.http://ir.iac.com/corporate-governance-document.cfm?DocumentID=11372. This code of ethics complies with Item 406 of SEC Regulation S-K and the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market. Any changes to the code of ethics that affect the provisions required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K, and any waivers of such provisions of the code of ethics for IAC's executive officers, senior financial officers or directors, will also be disclosed on IAC's website.



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Item 1A.    Risk Factors

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This annual report on Form 10-K contains "forward-looking statements"“forward‑looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans"“anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans” and "believes,"“believes,” among others, generally identify forward-lookingforward‑looking statements. These forward-lookingforward‑looking statements include, among others, statements relating to: IAC's future financial performance, IAC's business prospects and strategy, anticipated trends and prospects in the industries in which IAC's businesses operate and other similar matters. These forward-lookingforward‑looking statements are based on IAC management's current expectations and assumptions about future events as of the date of this annual report, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.

Actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-lookingforward‑looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others, the risk factors set forth below. Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect IAC's business, financial condition and results of operations may arise from time to time. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-lookingforward‑looking statements discussed in this annual report may not prove to be accurate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-lookingforward‑looking statements, which only reflect the views of IAC management as of the date of this annual report. IAC does not undertake to update these forward-lookingforward‑looking statements.

Risk Factors

Mr. Diller owns a significant percentage of the voting power of our stock and will be able to exercise significant influence over the composition of our Board of Directors, matters subject to stockholder approval and our operations.

As of January 27, 2012,February 1, 2013, Mr. Diller owned 5,789,499 shares of IAC Class B common stock representing 100% of IAC's outstanding Class B common stock and approximately 43.4%42.5% of the total outstanding voting power of IAC. As of this date, Mr. Diller also owned 705,734780,734 vested options to purchase IAC common stock and 300,000225,000 unvested options to purchase IAC common stock.

In addition, under an amended and restated governance agreement between IAC and Mr. Diller, for so long as Mr. Diller serves as IAC's Chairman and Senior Executive, he generally has the right to consent to limited matters in the event that IAC's ratio of total debt to EBITDA (as defined in the governance agreement) equals or exceeds four to one over a continuous twelve-monthtwelve‑month period. While Mr. Diller may not currently exercise this right, no assurances can be given that this right will not become exercisable in the future, and if so, that Mr. Diller will consent to any of the limited matters at such time, in which case IAC would not be able to engage in transactions or take actions covered by this consent right.

As a result of Mr. Diller's ownership interest, voting power and the contractual rights described above, Mr. Diller currently is in a position to influence, subject to our organizational documents and Delaware law, the composition of IAC's Board of Directors and the outcome of corporate actions requiring stockholder approval, such as mergers, business combinations and dispositions of assets, among other corporate transactions. In addition, this concentration of voting power could discourage others from initiating a potential merger, takeover or other change of control transaction that may otherwise be beneficial to IAC, which could adversely affect the market price of IAC securities.

We depend on our key personnel.

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especially critical to our success. Competition for well-qualified employees across IAC and its various businesses is intense and our continued ability to compete effectively depends, in part, upon our ability to attract new employees. While we have established programs to attract new employees and provide incentives to retain existing employees, particularly our senior management, we cannot assure you that we will be able to attract new employees or retain the services of our senior management or any other key employees in the future.

We depend upon arrangements with Google and any adverse change in this relationship could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

A substantial portion of our consolidated revenue is attributable to a paid listing supplyservices agreement with Google that expires on March 31, 2016. Pursuant to this agreement, we display and syndicate paid listings provided by Google in response to search queries generated by users of our search services that contain keywords selected and purchased by advertisers through Google.Search & Applications properties. In exchange for making our search traffic available to Google, we receive a share of the revenue generated by the paid listings supplied to us, as well as certain other search-relatedsearch‑related services.


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The amount of revenue we receive from Google depends upon a number of factors outside of our control, including the amount Google charges for advertisements, the efficiency of Google's system in attracting advertisers and serving up paid listings in response to search queries and parameters established by Google regarding the number and placement of paid listings displayed in response to search queries. In addition, Google makes judgments about the relative attractiveness (to the advertiser) of clicks on paid listings from searches performed on our search servicesSearch & Applications properties and these judgments factor into the amount of revenue we receive. Changes to Google's paid listings network efficiency, its judgment about the relative attractiveness of clicks on paid listings from our search servicesSearch & Applications properties or the parameters applicable to the display of paid listings could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Such changes could come about for a number of reasons, including general market conditions, competition or policy and operating decisions made by Google.

Our paid listing supplyservices agreement with Google requires that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google for the use of its brands and services, including the manner in which Google's paid listings are displayed withwithin search results, and that we establish guidelines to govern certain activities of third parties to whom we syndicate paid listings, including the manner in which these parties drive search traffic to their websites and display paid listings. Subject to certain limitations, Google may unilaterally update its policies and guidelines, which could in turn require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of, our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Noncompliance with Google's guidelines by us or the third parties to whom we syndicate paid listings or through which we secure distribution arrangements for our toolbars could, if not cured, result in Google's suspension of some or all of its services to our websites or the websites of our third party partners, the imposition of additional restrictions on our ability to syndicate paid listings or the termination of the paid listing supplyservices agreement by Google.

The termination of the paid listing supplyservices agreement by Google, the curtailment of IAC's rights under the agreement (whether pursuant to the terms thereof or otherwise) or the failure of Google to perform its obligations under the agreement would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our inability to obtain a renewal of our agreement with Google with substantially comparable economic and other terms upon the expiration of our current agreement could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If any of these events were to occur, we may not be able to find another suitable alternate paid listings provider (or if an alternate provider were found, the economic and other terms of the agreement and


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the quality of paid listings may be inferior relative to our arrangements with, and the paid listings supplied by, Google) or otherwise replace the lost revenues.

General economic events or trends that reduce advertising spending could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

A substantial portion of our consolidated revenue is attributable to online advertising. Accordingly, we are particularly sensitive to events and trends that could result in decreased advertising expenditures. Advertising expenditures have historically been cyclical in nature, reflecting overall economic conditions and budgeting and buying patterns, as well as levels of consumer confidence and discretionary spending.

Small and local businesses with which we do business are particularly sensitive to these events and trends, given that they are not as well situated to weather adverse economic conditions as their larger competitors, which are generally better capitalized and have greater access to credit. In the recent past, adverse economic conditions have caused, and if such conditions were to recur in the future they could cause, decreases and/or delays in advertising expenditures, which would reduce our revenues and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our success depends upon the continued growth and acceptance of online advertising, particularly paid listings, as an effective alternative to traditional, offline advertising and the continued commercial use of the internet.

Many advertisers still have limited experience with online advertising and may continue to devote significant portions of their advertising budgets to traditional offline advertising media. Accordingly, we continue to compete with traditional advertising media, including television, radio and print, in addition to a multitude of websites with high levels of traffic and online advertising networks, for a share of available advertising expenditures and expect to face continued competition as more emerging media and traditional offline media companies enter the online advertising market. We believe that the continued growth and continued acceptance of online advertising generally will depend, to a large extent, on its perceived effectiveness and the acceptance of related advertising models (particularly in the case of models that incorporate user targeting)targeting and/or utilize mobile devices), the continued growth in commercial use of the internet (particularly abroad), the extent to which web browsers, software programs and/or software programsother applications that limit or prevent advertising from being displayed become commonplace and the extent to which the industry is able to effectively manage click fraud. Any lack of growth in the market

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for online advertising, particularly for paid listings, or any decrease in the effectiveness and value of online advertising (whether due to the passage of laws requiring additional disclosure and/or opt-in policies for advertising that incorporates user targeting or other developments) would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We depend, in part, upon arrangements with third parties to drive traffic to our various websites and convert visitors into usersdistribute our products and customers.

services.

We engage in a variety of activities designed to attract traffic to our various websites and convert visitors into repeat users and customers. How successful we are in these efforts depends, in part, upon our continued ability to enter into arrangements with third parties to drive traffic to our various websites, as well as the continued introduction of new and enhanced products and services that resonate with users and customers generally.

For example, we have entered into, and expect to continue to enter into, agreements to distribute MindsparkSearch & Applications search boxes, toolbars and search boxesother applications to users through third parties. Most of these agreements are either non-exclusivenon‑exclusive and short-termshort‑term in nature or, in the case of long-termlong‑term or exclusive agreements, are terminable by either party in certain specified circumstances. In addition, a few of these agreements


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collectively represent a significant percentage of Mindspark's revenue.the revenue generated by our B2B applications. Our inability to enter into new (or renew existing) agreements to distribute Mindsparkour search boxes, toolbars and search boxesother applications through third parties for any reason would result in decreases in traffic, queries and advertising revenues,revenue, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, in the case of the businesses within our Match segment, we have entered into a number of arrangements with third parties to drive traffic to our online personals websites. Pursuant to these arrangements, third parties generally promote our services on their websites or through e-mail campaigns and we either pay a fixed fee when visitors to these websites click through to or register onwith our online personals websites or pay a percentage of revenue we receive from such visitors who pay us subscription fees. These arrangements are generally not exclusive, are short-termshort‑term in nature and are generally terminable by either party given notice. If existing arrangements with third parties are terminated (or are not renewed upon their expiration) and we fail to replace this traffic and related revenues, or if we are unable to enter into new arrangements with existing and/or new third parties in response to industry trends, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

In the case of our ServiceMagicHomeAdvisor business, our ability to drive traffic depends, in part, on the nature and number of servicehome services professionals who are members of our network. While these home services professionals are required to agree that they will operate in accordance with our terms and conditions, we do not enter into long-termlong‑term agreements with them. In addition, a significant number of our servicehome services professionals are sole proprietorships and small businesses, which are particularly sensitive to adverse economic conditions, such as constrained liquidity and decreases in consumer spending. As a result, our network of servicehome services professionals experiences turnover from time to time. This turnover, if significant or recurring over a prolonged period, could result in a decrease in traffic to ServiceMagic.comHomeAdvisor.com and increased costs, all of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Even if we succeed in driving traffic to our properties, we may not be able to convert this traffic or otherwise retain users and customers unless we continue to provide quality products and services. We may not be able to adapt quickly and/or in cost-effective manner to frequent changes in user and customer preferences, which can be difficult to predict, or appropriately time the introduction of enhancements and/or new products or services to the market. Our inability to provide quality products and services would adversely affect user and customer experiences, which would result in decreases in users, customers and revenues, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

As discussed below, our traffic building and conversion initiatives also involve the expenditure of considerable sums for marketing, as well as for the development and introduction of new products, services and enhancements, infrastructure and other related efforts.

Marketing efforts designed to drive traffic to our various websites may not be successful or cost-effective.

Traffic building and conversion initiatives involve considerable expenditures for online and offline advertising and marketing. We have made, and expect to continue to make, significant expenditures for search engine marketing (primarily in the form of the purchase of keywords), online display advertising and traditional offline advertising in connection with these initiatives, which may not be successful or cost-effective. In the case of our search engine marketing efforts, our failure to respond successfully to rapid and frequent changes in the pricing and operating dynamics of search engines could adversely affect the placement of paid listings that appear in response to keywords we purchase, as well as adversely affect the pricing of online advertising we purchase generally, which would increase our costs. In the case of paid advertising generally, the policies

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which could affect our ability to compete effectively and, in turn, adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

One of the most cost-effective efforts we employ to attract and acquire new, and retain existing, users and customers is commonly referred to as search engine optimization, or SEO. SEO involves developing websites to rank well within search engine results. Search engines frequently update and change the logic that determines the placement and display of results of user searches. The failure to successfully manage SEO efforts across our businesses, including the timely modification of SEO efforts from time to time in response to periodic changes in search engine algorithms, search query trends and related actions by providers of search services designed to ensure the display of unique offerings in search results (which actions by search service providers may result in algorithmic listings being displayed less prominently within search engine results), could result in a substantial decrease in traffic to our various websites, as well as increased costs if we were to replace free traffic with paid traffic, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, search engines have increasingly expanded their offerings into other, non-search related categories, and have in certain instances displayed their own integrated or related product and service offerings in a more prominent manner than those of third parties within their search engine results. Continued expansion and competition from search engines could result in a substantial decrease in traffic to our various websites, as well as increased costs if we were to replace free traffic with paid traffic, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Lastly, as discussed above, we also enter into various arrangements with third parties in an effort to increase traffic, which arrangements are generally more cost-effective than traditional marketing efforts. If we are unable to renew existing (and enter into new) arrangements of this nature, sales and marketing costs as a percentage of revenue would increase over the long-term.

Any failure to attract and acquire new, and retain existing, traffic, users and customers in a cost-effective manner could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our success depends, in part, on our ability to maintain and enhance our various brands.
Through our various businesses, we own and operate a number of highly-recognizable brands with strong brand appeal within their respective industries. We may notbelieve that our success depends, in part, upon our continuing ability to maintain and enhance these brands. Our brands could be ablenegatively impacted by a number of factors, including product and service quality concerns, consumer complaints, actions brought by consumers, governmental or regulatory authorities and related media coverage and data protection and security breaches. Moreover, the failure to market our products and services successfully (or in a cost-effective manner), the inability to develop and introduce products and services that resonate with consumers and/or the inability to adapt quickly enough (and/or in a cost effective manner) to changing industry standards.

        Theevolving changes in the internet and related technologies, applications and devices, are characterized by evolving industry standards, coupled with frequentcould adversely impact our various brands, and in turn, our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The internet and related new producttechnologies and service introductionsapplications continue to evolve and enhancements. we may not be able to adapt to these changes.
The development of new productproducts and service introductions and enhancementsservices in response to the evolving industry standardstrends and technologies of the internet, as well as the identification of new business opportunities in this dynamic environment, requires significant time and resources and weresources. We may not be able to adapt quickly enough (and/or in a cost-effective manner) to these changes, or appropriately time the introduction of new products services and enhancementsservices to the market or identify new business opportunities in a timely manner. Also, these changes could require us to modify related infrastructures and our failure to do so could render our existing websites, applications, services and proprietary technologies obsolete. Our failure to respond to any of these changes appropriately (and/or in a cost effective manner) could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In the case of certain of our search services,Applications, third parties have introduced (and continue to introduce) new or updated technologies, applications and policies that may interfere with the ability of users to access or utilize these servicesApplications generally or otherwise make users less likely to use these services (such as through the introduction of features and/or processes that makedisproportionately and adversely impact the ability of consumers to access and use of these services cumbersome relative to those of our competitors). For example, third parties continue to introduce technologies and applications (including new and enhanced web browsers)browsers and operating systems) that may limit or prevent userscertain types of applications from downloading toolbars generallybeing installed and/or have features and policies that significantly lessen the likelihood that users will downloadinstall our toolbars andapplications or that previously downloaded toolbarsinstalled applications will remain in active use. In addition, there are technologies and applications that interfere with the functionality of (or settings changes made by) our Applications. For example, there are technologies and applications that interfere with search boxes embedded within our toolbars and the maintenance of home page and otherweb browser search settings previously selected by users. Third parties have also introduced technologies and applications that are either not compatible with (or otherwise interfere with) the "search assistant" function embedded within our toolbars, pursuant to which our toolbars generate search results for users that receive "DNS," "404" and other errors in response to search queries entered into search boxes embedded



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selected by our toolbars or the address bar of their web browsers.users. These technologies, applications and applicationspolicies adversely impact our ability to generate search queries through our toolbars,Applications, which in turn adversely impacts our revenues. Technologies have also been introduced that can block the display of advertisements on web pages and that provide users with the ability to opt out of our advertising products. Our failure to successfully modify our toolbars and other search servicesApplications in a cost-effective manner in response to the introduction and adoption of these new technologies and applications could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        Furthermore, the continued widespread adoption

Our success also depends, in part, on our ability to develop and monetize mobile versions of new internetour products and telecommunications technologiesservices. While most of our users currently access our products and devices or other technological changes could require us to modify or adapt our services or infrastructures and our failure to do so could render our existing websites, services and proprietary technologies obsolete, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and resultsthrough personal computers, users of operations. For example, user and(and usage volumes onon) mobile devices, including tablets, continue to increase relative to those of personal computers. While we have developed mobile versions of certain of our products and services and intend to continue to do so in the future, we have limited experience with thesemobile applications, both in terms of development and theymonetization. Moreover, mobile versions of our products and services that we develop may not be compelling to users. In addition,users and/advertisers. Even if we are able to develop mobile applications that resonate with users and advertisers, the success of these applications is dependent on their interoperability with various mobile operating systems, technologies, networks and standards that we do not control and any changes in any of these things that compromise the case of certain types of mobile devices, their lower resolution,quality or functionality display limitations and memory could make the use of our variousproducts and services through these devices difficult or impossible. Lastly, existing agreements acrosscould adversely impact usage of our business may need to be amended to address the provision of ourproducts and services on mobile devices and, in turn, our ability to attract advertisers. Lastly, as the adoption of mobile devices becomes more widespread, the usage of certain of our products and services may not translate to mobile devices, which shift could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations if we are unable to replace the counterpartiesrelated revenues.
The processing, storage, use and disclosure of personal data could give rise to liabilities as a result of governmental regulation, conflicting legal requirements or differing views of personal privacy rights.
We receive, transmit and store a large volume of personal information and other user data (including credit card data) in connection with the processing of search queries, the provision of online products and services, transactions with users and customers and advertising on our websites.  The sharing, use, disclosure and protection of this information are determined by the respective privacy and data security policies of our various businesses. These policies are, in turn, subject to federal, state and foreign laws regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, disclosure and protection of personal information and user data.  For example, if an online service provider fails to comply with its privacy policy, it could become subject to an investigation and proceeding brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the Federal Trade Commission Act, as well as a private lawsuit under various U.S. federal and state laws. In general, personal information is increasingly subject to legislation and regulation in numerous jurisdictions around the world, the intent of which is to protect the privacy of personal information that is collected, processed and transmitted in or from the governing jurisdiction.
U.S. legislators and regulators may enact new laws and regulations regarding privacy and data security. In February 2012, the White House released a proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, which is intended to serve as a framework for new privacy legislation. In March 2012, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a staff report making recommendations for businesses and policy makers in the area of consumer privacy. Similarly, new privacy laws and directives abroad, particularly in Europe, are being proposed and implemented. In addition, existing privacy laws that were intended for brick-and-mortar businesses could be unwillinginterpreted in a manner that would extend their reach to do.

our businesses. New laws and regulations (or new interpretations of existing laws) in this area may make it more costly to operate our businesses and/or limit our ability to engage in certain types of activities, such as targeted advertising, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

As privacy and data protection have become more sensitive issues, we may also become exposed to potential liabilities as a result of differing views on the privacy of consumer and other user data collected by our businesses.  Also, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent security breaches.  In the case of security breaches involving personal credit card data, credit card companies could curtail our ability to transact payments and impose fines for failure to comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards.  The failure of any of our businesses, or their various third party vendors and service providers, to comply with applicable privacy policies, federal, state or foreign privacy laws and regulations or PCI standards and/or the unauthorized release of personal information or other user data for any reason could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our estimated income taxes could be materially different from income taxes that we ultimately pay.

We are subject to income taxes in both the United States and numerous jurisdictions abroad. Significant judgment and estimation is required in determining our provision for income taxes and related matters. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determinations are uncertain or otherwise subject to interpretation. Our determination of our income tax liability is always subject to review by applicable tax authorities and we

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are currently subject to audits in a number of jurisdictions. Although we believe our income tax estimates and related determinations are reasonable and appropriate, relevant taxing authorities may disagree. The ultimate outcome of any such audits and reviews could be materially different from estimates and determinations reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals. Any adverse outcome of any such audit or review could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We may experience operational and financial risks in connection with acquisitions. In addition, some of the businesses we acquire may incur significant losses from operations or experience impairment of carrying value.

We have made numerous acquisitions in the past and we continue to seek to identify potential acquisitions candidates that will allow us to apply our expertise to expand their capabilities, as well as maximize our existing assets. As a result, our future growth may depend, in part, on acquisitions. WeEven if we identify what we believe to be suitable acquisition candidates, we may experience operational and financial risks in connection with acquisitions. Toacquisitions, and to the extent that we continue to grow through acquisitions, we will need to:

successfully integrate the operations, as well as the accounting, financial controls, management information, technology, human resources and other administrative systems, of acquired businesses with our existing operations and systems;

successfully identify and realize potential synergies among acquired and existing businesses;
retain or hire senior management and other key personnel at acquired businesses; and

successfully manage acquisition-relatedacquisition‑related strain on the management, operations and financial resources of IAC and its businesses and/or acquired businesses.

We may not be successful in addressing these challenges or any other problems encountered in connection with historical and future acquisitions. In addition, the anticipated benefits of one or more acquisitions may not be realized and future acquisitions could result in increased operating losses, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities and the assumption of contingent liabilities. Also, the


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value of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired could be impacted by one or more continuing unfavorable events and/or trends, which could result in significant impairment charges. The occurrence of any these events could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We operate in various international markets, some in which we have limited experience. As a result, we face additional risks in connection with our international operations. Also, we may not be able to successfully expand into new, or further into our existing, international markets.

We currently operate in various jurisdictions abroad and may continue to expand our international presence. In order for our products and services in these jurisdictions to achieve widespread acceptance, commercial use and acceptance of the internet must continue to grow, which growth may occur at slower rates than those experienced in the U.S.United States. Moreover, we must continue to successfully tailor our products and services to the unique customs and cultures of theseforeign jurisdictions, which can be difficult and costly and the failure to do so could slow our international growth and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Operating abroad, particularly in jurisdictions where we have limited experience, exposes us to additional risks. For example, we may experience difficulties in managing international operations due to distance, language and cultural differences, including issues associated with the establishment of management systems and infrastructures (including disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting), the staffing of foreign operations, exchange rate fluctuations and online privacy and protection of personal information. Our success in international markets will also depend, in part, on our ability to identify potential acquisition candidates, joint venture or other partners, and to enter into arrangements with these parties on favorable terms and successfully integrate their businesses and operations with our own.

A variety of new laws, or new interpretations of existing laws, could subject us to claims or otherwise harm our business.

We are subject to a variety of laws in the U.S. and abroad that are costly to comply with, can result in negative publicity and diversion of management time and effort and can subject us to claims or other remedies.  Some of these laws, such as income, sales, use, value-addedvalue‑added and other tax laws and consumer protection laws, are applicable to businesses generally and others are unique to the typevarious types of businesses in which we are engaged.  Many of these laws were adopted prior to the advent of the internet and related technologies and, as a result, do not contemplate or address the unique issues of the internet

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and related technologies.  Laws that do reference the internet are being interpreted by the courts, but their applicability and scope remain uncertain. 
For example, through our various businesses we post and link to third party content, including third party advertisements, links and websites, as well as content submitted by users, such as comments, photographs and videos. We could be subject to liability for posting or linking to third party content, and while we generally require third parties to indemnify us for related claims, we may not be able to enforce our indemnification rights. Some laws, relatingincluding the Communications Decency Act, or CDA, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or DMCA, limit our liability for posting or linking to third party content. For example, the liabilityDMCA generally protects online service providers from claims of providerscopyright infringement based on use of online servicesthird party content, so long as certain statutory requirements are currently unsettled both withinsatisfied. However, the scope and applicability of the DMCA are subject to judicial interpretation and, as such, remain uncertain, and the U.S. and abroad. ClaimsCongress may enact legislation limiting the protections afforded by the DMCA to online service providers. Moreover, similar protections may not exist in other jurisdictions in which our various businesses operate. As a result, claims could be threatened and filed under both U.S. and foreign law forlaws based upon use of third party content asserting, among other things, defamation, libel, slander, invasion of privacy and other tort claims, unlawful activity,or right or publicity, copyright and trademark infringement or other theories based on the nature and content of the materials searched and related ads, or content generated by us and our users.

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        In addition, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act has provisions that limit, but do not necessarily eliminate, our liability for listing or linking to third party websites that include materials that infringe copyrights or other rights, so long as we comply with the statutory requirements of this act. Those of our businesses that mention or otherwise incorporate copyrighted material into the content they produce also rely on fair use principles, which allow limited use of copyrighted materials without having to obtain the consent of the copyright holder, provided we satisfy certain legal criteria. Also, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act restricts the distribution of materials considered harmful to children and imposes additional restrictions on the ability of online services to collect information from minors. In the area of data protection, many states have passed laws requiring notification to users when there is a security breach for personal data. We face similar risks and costs as our products, services and content are offered in international markets and may be subject to additional regulations.

Any failure on our part to comply with applicable laws may subject us to additional liabilities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.  In addition, if the laws to which we are currently subject are amended or interpreted adversely to our interests, or if new adverse laws are adopted, our products and services might need to be modified to comply with such laws, which would increase our costs and could result in decreased demand for our products and services to the extent that we pass on such costs to consumers.our customers.  Specifically, in the case of tax laws, positions that we have taken or will take are subject to interpretation by the relevant taxing authorities and whileauthorities. While we believe that the positions we have taken to date comply with applicable law, there can be no assurances that the relevant taxing authorities will not take a contrary position, and if so, that such positions will not adversely affect us. Any events of this nature could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The processing, storage, use and disclosure of personal data could give rise to liabilities as a result of governmental regulation, conflicting legal requirements or differing views of personal privacy rights.

        We receive, transmit and store a large volume of personally identifiable information and other user data (including personal credit card data) in connection with the processing of search queries, the provision of online services, transactions with users and customers and advertising on our websites. The sharing, use, disclosure and protection of this information are governed by the respective privacy and data security policies maintained by our various businesses. Moreover, there are federal, state and international laws regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, disclosure and protection of personally identifiable information and user data. Specifically, personally identifiable information is increasingly subject to legislation and regulations in numerous jurisdictions around the world, the intent of which is to protect the privacy of personal information that is collected, processed and transmitted in or from the governing jurisdiction.

        There are currently pending several bills in the U.S. Congress, which if passed could result in more onerous requirements regarding the manner in which certain personally identifiable information and other user data will need to be stored and managed. Additionally, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a staff report in December 2010 in which it proposed a new framework for addressing commercial use of consumer data. Similarly, privacy laws and directives abroad, particularly in Europe, are still developing and could likewise result in onerous requirements. We could be adversely affected if legislation or regulations are expanded to require changes in the practices and/or privacy policies of our various businesses, which could be costly to implement, or if governing jurisdictions interpret or implement their legislation or regulations in ways that otherwise negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        As privacy and data protection have become more sensitive issues, we may also become exposed to potential liabilities as a result of differing views on the privacy of consumer and other user data collected by our businesses. Also, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent security breaches. In the case of security breaches involving personal credit card data, credit card companies


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could curtail our ability to transact payments. The failure of any of our businesses, or their various third party vendors and service providers, to comply with applicable privacy policies or federal, state or similar international laws and regulations or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release of personally identifiable information or other user data could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights or may be accused of infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties.

We regard our intellectual property rights, including trademarks, domain names, trade secrets, patents, copyrights and other similar intellectual property, as critical to our success.  For example, the businesses within our principal reporting segments our Search,(Search & Applications, Match and ServiceMagic reporting segments,Local) rely heavily upon their trademarks (primarily Ask.com and Dictionary.com, our various toolbar brands, Match.com, OkCupid.com, Meetic.com and ServiceMagic.comHomeAdvisor.com and related domain names and logos), through which they market their products and services and seek to build and maintain brand loyalty and recognition.  So long as these businesses continue to use these trademarks to identify their products and services and renew related trademarks upon their expiration,trademark registrations as required, they will continue to have relatedenjoy trademark protectionsprotection indefinitely under current trademark laws, rules and regulations.

The businesses within our Search & Applications segment also rely heavily upon trade secrets, primarilyincluding algorithms for the generation, organization and presentation of search algorithms through which organic search results are generated.results.  To a lesser extent, these businesses also rely upon patented and patent-pendingpatent‑pending proprietary technologies and processes, primarily those relating to search-relatedsearch‑related products and services, with expiration dates for patented technologies ranging from 2017 to 2027, and copyrighted material, primarily emoticons, characters and other content that is incorporated into, and used in connection with the marketing of, toolbars generally.

Our Match segment also relies upon trade secrets and certain patent-pendingpatent‑pending proprietary technologies relating to matching process systems and related features, products and services.  Our ServiceMagic segmentHomeAdvisor also relies heavily upon trade secrets, primarily the matching algorithm through which members of its network of local servicehome services professionals are matched with consumers, as well as related patented proprietary technologies that expire in 2020.

We rely on a combination of laws and contractual restrictions with employees, customers, suppliers, affiliates and others to establish and protect our various intellectual property rights.  For example, we have generally registered and continue to apply to register and renew, or secure by contract where appropriate, trademarks and service marks as they are developed and used, and reserve, register and renew domain names as we deem appropriate.  Effective trademark protection may not be available or may not be sought in every country in which products and services are made available and contractual disputes may affect the use of marks governed by private contract.  Similarly, not every variation of a domain name may be available or be registered, even if available.

We also generally seek to apply for patents or for other similar statutory protections as and if we deem appropriate, based on then current facts and circumstances, and will continue to do so in the future.  No assurances can be given that any patent application we have filed will result in a patent being issued, or that any existing or future patents will afford adequate

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protection against competitors and similar technologies.  In addition, no assurances can be given that third parties will not create new products or methods that achieve similar results without infringing upon patents we own.

Despite these precautions,measures, our intellectual property rights may still not be protected in a meaningful manner, challenges to contractual rights could arise or third parties could copy or otherwise obtain and use our intellectual property without authorization.  The occurrence of any of these events could result in the erosion of our brand namesbrands and limitations on our ability to control marketing on or through the internet using our various domain names, as well as impede our ability to effectively


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compete against competitors with similar technologies, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial conditions and results of operations.

From time to time, we have been subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks, copyrights, patents and other intellectual property rights held by third parties.  In addition, litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce our intellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets or to determine the validity and scope of proprietary rights claimed by others.  Any litigation of this nature, regardless of outcome or merit, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management and technical resources, any of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.  Patent litigation tends to be particularly protracted and expensive.

Our success depends, in part, on the integrity of our systems and infrastructureinfrastructures and those of third parties. System interruptioninterruptions and the lack of integration and redundancy in our and third party information systems may affect our businesses.

business.

To succeed, our systems and infrastructureinfrastructures must perform well on a consistent basis. From time to time, we may experience occasional system interruptions that make some or all of our systems or data unavailable or that prevent us from providing products and services, which could adversely affect our business. Moreover, as traffic to our various websites, applications and online properties increases and the number of new (and presumably more complex) products and services that we introduce continues to grow, we will need to upgrade our systems, infrastructureinfrastructures and technologies generally to facilitate this growth. If we do not do so, users, customers and third parties with whom we do business may not be able to access our products and services on an intermittent or prolonged basis, andwhich could adversely affect the quality of their experiences could be adversely affected.experiences. In addition, we could experience inefficiencies and/or operational failures in connection with these efforts, which could have the same effect. Moreover, even if we do not encounter any inefficiencies and/or operational failures in connection with these efforts, third parties with whom we do business may not make the changes to their systems, infrastructureinfrastructures and technologytechnologies needed to access our products and services on a timely basis, if at all. The occurrence of any of these events could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We also rely on third party computer systems, data centers, broadband and other communications systems and service providers in connection with the provision of our products and services generally, as well as to facilitate and process certain transactions with our users and customers. Any interruptions, outages or delays in our systems or those of our third party providers, or deterioration in the performance of these systems, could impair our ability to provide our products and services and/or process certain transactions with users and customers. Furthermore, data security breaches (as a result of the actions oftaken by hackers or otherwise), fire, power loss, telecommunications failure, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, acts of God and other similar events or disruptions may damage or interrupt computer, data, broadband or other communications systems at any time. Any event of this nature could cause system interruption,interruptions, delays and loss of critical data, and could prevent us from providing services to users and customers. While we have backup systems for certain aspects of our operations, our systems are not fully redundant and disaster recovery planning is not sufficient for all eventualities. In addition, we may not have adequate insurance coverage to compensate for losses from a major interruption.

In particular, our destination search websites may be adversely affected by fraudulent, surreptitious or other unwanted computer programs, applications and activity that make changes to users' computers and interfere with the overall experience of our products and services, such as by hijacking queries to these websites or altering or replacing search results generated. This type of interference often occurs without disclosure to or(or consent fromfrom) users, resulting in a negative experience that users may associate with us. These disruptive programs and applications may be difficult or impossible to uninstall or disable, may reinstall themselves and may circumvent efforts to block or remove them.


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In addition, downloadable toolbarsapplications through which we provide search services are also subject to attack by viruses, worms and other malicious software programs, which could jeopardize the security of information stored in users' computercomputers or in our systems and networks. No assurances can be given that our efforts to combat these malicious applications will be successful and/or that our products and services will not have (or will not be perceived to have) vulnerabilities in this regard.


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If any of these events were to occur, it could damage our reputation and result in the loss of current and potential users and customers, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and otherwise be costly to remedy.

Item 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments

Not applicable.

Item 2.    Properties

IAC believes that the facilities for its management and operations are generally adequate for its current and near-term future needs. IAC's facilities, most of which are leased by IAC's businesses in various cities and locations in the United States and jurisdictions abroad, generally consist of executive and administrative offices, operations centers, data centers and sales offices.

All of IAC's leases are at prevailing market rates. IAC believes that the duration of each lease is adequate. IAC believes that its principal properties, whether owned or leased, are currently adequate for the purposes for which they are used and are suitably maintained for these purposes. IAC does not anticipate any future problems renewing or obtaining suitable leases for its principal properties. IAC's approximately 202,500 square foot corporate headquarters in New York, New York houses offices for IAC corporate and certain other IAC businesses.

For a discussion regarding the financing of (and related mortgage interest in) IAC's corporate headquarters, see “Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data-Note 11."

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to litigation involving property, personal injury, contract, intellectual property and other claims. The amounts that may be recovered in such matters may be subject to insurance coverage.

Rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission require the description of material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary, routine litigation incidentincidental to the registrant's business, and advise that proceedings ordinarily need not be described if they primarily involve claims for damages claims for amounts (exclusive of interest and costs) not exceeding 10% of the current assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. In the judgment of Company management, none of the pending litigation matters which the Company and its subsidiaries are defending including those described below, involves or is likely to involve amounts of that magnitude. The litigationmagnitude, nor do such matters described below involve issues or claims that may be of particular interest to the Company's shareholders, regardless of whether any of these matters may be material to the financial position or operations of the Company based upon the standard set forth in the SEC's rules.

Litigation Arising Out of the Company's Sale of PRC

        In 2006, the Company sold its call-center business, PRC, after conducting an auction process managed by an investment bank. In August 2008, various affiliates of the private-equity firm that won the auction and bought PRC (collectively, "Diamond Castle") sued the Company for breach of contract in New York state court.See Diamond Castle Partners IV PRC, L.P. et al. v. IAC/InterActiveCorp, No. 602427/08 (Supreme Court, New York County). The complaint alleges that the Company breached certain representations, warranties, and covenants in the purchase agreement through materially false, misleading, and incomplete statements to Diamond Castle concerning a PRC services contract that


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allegedly became unprofitable and later caused PRC to declare bankruptcy. The complaint (as amended in June 2010) seeks damages of up to $138.5 million, Diamond Castle's total investment in PRC. Discovery commenced in 2010.

        In January 2011, the Company, alleging that during the auction process Diamond Castle had secretly obtained extensive confidential information from PRC's then-CEO, filed counterclaims and third-party claims against Diamond Castle and several of its principals for fraud, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of the non-disclosure agreement governing the auction. In January 2012, IAC amended its pleading to add claims for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against PRC's former CEO.

        The Company believes that Diamond Castle's claims in this lawsuit are without merit and will continue to defend against them, and to prosecute its own claims, vigorously.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

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Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

IAC common stock is quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market, or "NASDAQ," under the ticker symbol "IACI." There is no established public trading market for IAC Class B common stock. The table below sets forth, for the calendar periods indicated, the high and low sales prices per share for IAC common stock as reported on NASDAQ.


 High Low 
High Low
Year Ended December 31, 2012   
Fourth Quarter$55.00
 $42.20
Third Quarter54.01
 45.45
Second Quarter50.47
 44.00
First Quarter50.67
 41.37

Year Ended December 31, 2011

    

Fourth Quarter

 $43.89 $36.13 $43.89
 $36.13

Third Quarter

 43.80 34.12 43.80
 34.12

Second Quarter

 38.37 30.11 38.37
 30.11

First Quarter

 32.13 28.05 32.13
 28.05

Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

Fourth Quarter

 $30.96 $25.08 

Third Quarter

 27.09 21.47 

Second Quarter

 24.11 20.25 

First Quarter

 24.47 20.01 

As of February 24, 2012,26, 2013, there were approximately 1,9001,800 holders of record of the Company's common stock and the closing price of IAC common stock on NASDAQ was $45.19.$40.93. Because the substantial majority of the outstanding shares of IAC common stock are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of shareholders, IAC is not able to estimate the total number of beneficial shareholders represented by these record holders. As of February 24, 2012,26, 2013, there was one holder of record of the Company's Class B common stock.

In November 2011, IAC's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding. In 2012, IAC's Board of Directors declared four quarterly cash dividends, the first two of which were $0.12 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding and the last two of which was paid on December 1, 2011 to stockholderswere $0.24 per share of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2011. common and Class B common stock outstanding.
In February 2012,2013, IAC's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12$0.24 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding, which is payable on March 1, 20122013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2012.2013. While we currently expect that comparable cash dividends will continue to be paid in the near future, any future declarations of dividends are subject to the determination of IAC's Board of Directors.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2011,2012, the Company did not issue or sell any shares of its common stock or other equity securities pursuant to unregistered transactions.



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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table sets forth purchases by the Company of its common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

2012:
Period
(a)
Total
Number of Shares
Purchased
 
(b)
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
 
(c)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs(1)
 
(d)
Maximum
Number of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs(2)
October 2012
 
 
 9,497,676
November 2012350,000
 $46.34
 350,000
 9,147,676
December 20126,060,070
 $45.66
 6,060,070
 3,087,606
Total6,410,070
 $45.69
 6,410,070
 3,087,606

Period
 (a)
Total
Number of Shares
Purchased
 (b)
Average
Price Paid
Per Share(1)
 (c)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs(2)
 (d)
Maximum
Number of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs(3)
 

October 2011

        11,440,576 

November 2011

  923,796 $40.68  923,796  10,516,780 

December 2011

  1,892,948 $41.95  1,892,948  8,623,832 
            

Total

  2,816,744 $41.55  2,816,744  8,623,832 
            

(1)Reflects repurchases made pursuant to a repurchase authorization previously announced in May 2012.
(2)Represents the total number of shares of common stock that remained available for repurchase as of December 31, 2012 pursuant to the May 2012 repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares pursuant to this repurchase authorization over an indefinite period of time in the open market and/or privately negotiated transactions, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook.

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(1)
Reflects the average price paid per share of IAC common stock.

(2)
Reflects repurchases made pursuant to a repurchase authorization previously announced in July 2011.

(3)
Represents the total number of shares of common stock that remained available for repurchase as of December 31, 2011 pursuant to the July 2011 repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares pursuant to this repurchase authorization over an indefinite period of time, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook.

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Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

The following selected financial data for the five years ended December 31, 20112012 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included herein.

 Year Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Operations Data:(1)
         
Revenue$2,800,933
 $2,059,444
 $1,636,815
 $1,346,695
 $1,410,078
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations169,847
 175,569
 (9,393) (956,473) 141,935
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders:    
Basic$1.95
 $2.05
 $(0.04) $(6.89) $1.07
Diluted1.81
 1.89
 (0.04) (6.89) 1.04
Cash dividends declared per share$0.72
 $0.12
 $
 $
 $
Balance Sheet Data at December 31:         
Total assets$3,805,828
 $3,409,865
 $3,329,079
 $3,913,597
 $5,080,034
Long-term debt, including current maturities595,844
 95,844
 95,844
 95,844
 95,844

(1)We recognized items that affected the comparability of results for the years 2012, 2011 and 2010, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

 
 Year Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 
 
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 

Statement of Operations Data:(1)

                

Revenue

 $2,059,444 $1,636,815 $1,346,695 $1,410,078 $1,301,969 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

  175,569  (9,393) (956,473) 141,935  1,051 

Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders:

                

Basic

  2.05  (0.04) (6.89) 1.07  0.04 

Diluted

  1.89  (0.04) (6.89) 1.04  0.04 

Cash dividends declared per share

  0.12         

Balance Sheet Data at December 31:

                

Total assets

  3,409,865  3,329,079  3,913,597  5,080,034  12,503,223 

Long-term obligations, net of current maturities

  95,844  95,844  95,844  95,844  834,542 
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We recognized items that affected the comparability of results for the years 2011, 2010 and 2009, see "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

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Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW

IAC operatesis a leading media and internet company comprised of more than 50 leading150 brands and diversified Internet businessesproducts, including Ask.com, About.com, Match.com, HomeAdvisor.com and Vimeo.com. Focused in the areas of search, applications, online dating, local and media, IAC's family of websites is one of largest in the world, with more than a billion monthly visits across 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. IAC includes the businesses comprising its Search segment; its Match and ServiceMagic segments; the businesses comprising its Media & Other segment; as well as investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

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        Set forth below are the contributions made by our various segments and corporate operations to consolidated revenue, operating income (loss) and Operating Income Before Amortization (as defined in IAC's Principles of Financial Reporting) for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

countries.
 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 Growth 2010 Growth 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Revenue:

                

Search

 $1,093,863  31%$837,134  23%$681,781 

Match

  518,027  29% 400,723  17% 342,598 

ServiceMagic

  205,079  13% 181,423  16% 155,813 

Media & Other

  243,814  11% 219,896  30% 168,787 

Inter-segment elimination

  (1,339) 43% (2,361) (3)% (2,284)
              

Total

 $2,059,444  26%$1,636,815  22%$1,346,695 
              


 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 Growth 2010 Growth 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Operating Income (Loss):

                

Search

 $201,695  79%$112,867  NM $(980,231)

Match

  137,555  19% 115,367  36% 84,655 

ServiceMagic

  21,380  30% 16,448  23% 13,383 

Media & Other

  (13,707) 71% (47,539) (115)% (22,061)

Corporate

  (149,161) (1)% (147,348) (10)% (133,733)
              

Total

 $197,762  297%$49,795  NM $(1,037,987)
              

NM = not meaningful

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 Growth 2010 Growth 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Operating Income Before Amortization:

                

Search

 $203,136  62%$125,549  37%$91,615 

Match

  156,274  28% 122,057  30% 94,124 

ServiceMagic

  23,857  31% 18,165  (15)% 21,286 

Media & Other

  (12,073) (1)% (12,009) 39% (19,699)

Corporate

  (62,787) 2% (64,183) 2% (65,465)
              

Total

 $308,407  63%$189,579  56%$121,861 
              

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        Refer to Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for reconciliations by segment of Operating Income Before Amortization to operating income (loss).

Sources of Revenue

Substantially all of the revenue from our Search & Applications segment is derived from online advertising, with most of thisadvertising. This revenue is primarily attributable to our paid listing supplyservices agreement with Google Inc. ("Google"). The revenue earned from our Match segment is derived primarily from subscription fees for its subscription-based online personals services andservices; Match also derives revenue from online advertising. ServiceMagic'sOur Local segment consists of HomeAdvisor (formerly ServiceMagic) and CityGrid Media. HomeAdvisor's revenue is derived from fees paid by members of its network of servicehome services professionals for consumer leads regardless of whether the service professional that receives the lead ultimately provides the requested service, as well as from one-time fees charged upon enrollment and activation of new servicehome services professionals in its network. CityGrid Media revenue is derived from online advertising. The revenue earned by theour Media &segment is derived from advertising, media production and subscription fees. The revenue earned by our Other segment is derived principally from merchandise sales, online advertising and content production.

sales.

Strategic Partnerships, Advertiser Relationships and Online Advertising Spend

        Our various businesses provide supplier partners with important customer acquisition channels and we believe that the ability of our supplier partners to reach a large qualified audience through our services is a significant benefit. While we aim to build and maintain strong relationships with our supplier partners, we may not succeed in these efforts and there is always the risk that certain supplier partners may not make their products and services available to us in the future.

A significant component of the Company's revenue is attributable to a paid listing supplyservices agreement with Google, which expires on March 31, 2016. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, revenue earned from Google was $970.4$1.4 billion, $970.4 million $727.9 and $727.9 million and $561.9 million,, respectively. The majority of thisThis revenue was earned by the businesses comprising the Search & Applications segment.

We market and offer our products and services directly to consumers through branded websites and membership programs,subscriptions, allowing consumers to transact directly with us in a convenient manner. We have made, and expect to continue to make, substantial investments in online and offline advertising to build our brands and drive traffic to our websites and consumers and advertisers to our businesses.

We pay traffic acquisition costs, which consist of payments made to partners who distribute Mindspark'sour B2B customized browser-based applications, integrate our paid listings into their websites or direct traffic to our websites. We also pay to market and distribute our services on third party distribution channels, such as internet portals and search engines. In addition, some of our businesses manage affiliate programs, pursuant to which we pay commissions and fees to third parties based on revenue earned. These distribution channels might also offer their own products and services, as well as those of other third parties, which compete with those we offer.

The cost of acquiring new consumers through online and offline third party distribution channels has increased, particularly in the case of online channels as internet commerce continues to grow and competition in the segmentsmarkets in which IAC's businesses operate increases.


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Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010

Revenue

Consolidated Results

Revenue

 
 Years Ended December 31,
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009
 
 (Dollars in thousands)

Revenue

 $2,059,444 $422,629 26% $1,636,815 $290,120 22% $1,346,695
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010
 (Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications$1,465,795
 $425,288
 41% $1,040,507
 $235,223
 29% $805,284
Match713,449
 195,422
 38% 518,027
 117,304
 29% 400,723
Local322,627
 19,209
 6% 303,418
 39,669
 15% 263,749
Media164,824
 94,660
 135% 70,164
 20,472
 41% 49,692
Other134,555
 6,490
 5% 128,065
 9,316
 8% 118,749
Inter-segment elimination(317) 420
 57% (737) 645
 47% (1,382)
Total$2,800,933
 $741,489
 36% $2,059,444
 $422,629
 26%
$1,636,815

        Revenue in

For the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011
Search & Applications revenue increased from 2010 as a result of increases of $256.7 million from Search, $117.3 million from Match, $23.9 million from Media & Other and $23.7 million from ServiceMagic. The increase from Search reflects41% to $1.5 billion, reflecting strong growth from Mindspark's B2Bboth Applications (which includes our direct to consumer downloadable applications business (B2C) and our partnership operations and destination websites(B2B), as well as our

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Ask.com and Dictionary.com downloadable applications) and Websites (which includes Ask.com, About.com and Dictionary.com). Applications revenue grew 40% to $755.4 million, driven by 25% query growth and year over year monetization gains driven by increased contributions from Mindspark's B2C operationsexisting and CityGrid Media.new partners and products. Websites revenue grew 42% to $710.4 million, reflecting 49% query growth driven primarily by increased marketing and site optimization. The increasegrowth in Websites revenue reflects the contribution from The About Group, acquired September 24, 2012, which had revenue of $30.1 million.

Match reflectsrevenue increased 38% to $713.4 million benefiting from the full year contribution of Meetic, which was consolidated beginning September 1, 2011, and growth from itswithin our Core operations, (consistingpartially offset by a decrease in Developing revenue. Core revenue, which consists of Match.com in the U.S., Chemistry and People Media, increased 10% to $439.9 million driven by an increase in subscribers. Revenue at Meetic in 2012 and Chemistry)2011 of $206.7 million and $46.1 million, respectively, was negatively impacted by the write-off of $5.2 million and $32.6 million, respectively, of deferred revenue in connection with its acquisition. Developing revenue, which includes OkCupid, DateHookup and Match's international operations, excluding Meetic, decreased 9% to $66.9 million, despite strong growth from OkCupid, due to lower subscription revenue from our Latin America venture and Singlesnet. Excluding Meetic in both years, revenue grew 7% to $506.8 million.

Local revenue increased 6% to $322.6 million, primarily reflecting growth from HomeAdvisor's operations. HomeAdvisor domestic revenue grew due to higher average lead acceptance fees. HomeAdvisor international revenue grew due to a 25% increase in accepted service requests and higher average lead acceptance fees. CityGrid Media revenue increased due to the contribution of Felix, a pay-per-call advertising service acquired August 20, 2012, and higher reseller revenue, partially offset by a decline in direct sales revenue.

Media revenue increased 135% to $164.8 million primarily due to the contribution from News_Beast (formerly The Newsweek/DailyBeast Company), consolidated beginning June 1, 2012 following the Company's acquisition of a controlling interest, as well as strong growth from Electus and Vimeo.
For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010
Search & Applications revenue increased 29% to $1.0 billion, reflecting strong growth from both Applications and Websites. Applications revenue grew 43% to $540.4 million, reflecting increased contribution from both existing and new partners and new products. Websites revenue grew 17% to $500.1 million, reflecting strong query gains driven primarily by increased marketing and content optimization.

Match revenue increased 29% to $518.0 million benefiting from growth within its Core and Developing operations and the contribution of Meetic, which was consolidated beginning September 1, 2011. Core revenue increased 18% to $398.6 million driven by an increase in subscribers. Developing revenue increased 19% to $73.3 million driven primarily from display advertising revenue from the early 2011 acquisition of OkCupid, as well as from Match’s venture with Meetic in Latin America, which was included for only part of the impactprior year, partially offset by lower subscription revenue from Singlesnet. Revenue at Meetic of $46.1 million was negatively impacted by the write-off of $32.6 million of deferred revenue in connection with its acquisition. Excluding Meetic, consolidated beginning September 1, 2011,revenue grew 18% to $471.9 million. Revenue in the prior year was negatively impacted by the write-off of $4.1 million in deferred revenue associated with the Singlesnet acquisition and OkCupid, acquired January 20, 2011. Thethe formation of our venture with Meetic in Latin America in early 2010.

Local revenue increased 15% to $303.4 million, benefiting from growth in both HomeAdvisor’s operations. HomeAdvisor domestic revenue growth reflects an 8% increase from Media & Otherin accepted service requests, which was driven, in part, by a 9% increase in service requests. HomeAdvisor domestic growth also reflects an increase in revenue from website design and hosting services. HomeAdvisor international revenue growth reflects a 43% increase in accepted service requests, which was driven, in part, by a 44% increase in service requests and a 15% increase in home services professionals. CityGrid Media revenue increased primarily due to growth from existing resellers and increased display advertising.

Media revenue increased 41% to $70.2 million primarily reflecting growth at Shoebuy, Electus, Notional and Vimeo, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from The Daily Beast, which following the formation of The Newsweek/Daily Beast Companythe joint venture with Harman Newsweek on January 31, 2011, has beenwas accounted for as an equity method investment a decline at Pronto and the inclusion in 2010beginning February 1, 2011.


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Cost of revenue

 
 Years Ended December 31,
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009
 
 (Dollars in thousands)

Cost of revenue

 $761,244 $167,428 28% $593,816 $163,967 38% $429,849

As a percentage of revenue

 37%   68 bp 36%   436 bp 32%

bp = basis points

 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010
 (Dollars in thousands)
Cost of revenue$992,470 $231,226 30% $761,244 $167,428 28% $593,816
As a percentage of revenue35%     37%     36%

Cost of revenue consists primarily of traffic acquisition costs. Traffic acquisition costs consist of payments made to partners who distribute Mindspark'sour B2B customized browser-based applications, integrate our paid listings into their websites or direct traffic to our websites. These payments include amounts based on revenue share and other arrangements. Cost of revenue also includes Shoebuy's cost of products sold and shipping and handling costs, production costs related to digital media produced by Electus and other businesses within our Media segment, content acquisition costs, expenses associated with the operation of the Company's data centers, including compensation and other employee-related costs (including


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stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in data center functions, rent, energy and bandwidth costs.

For the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011
Cost of revenue in 2012 increased from 2011 primarily due to increases of $128.0 million from Search & Applications,$82.7 million from Media and $9.5 million from Match. The increase in cost of revenue from Search & Applications was primarily due to an increase of $122.0 million in traffic acquisition costs driven by increased revenue from our B2B operations. As a percentage of revenue, traffic acquisition costs at Search & Applications decreased compared to the prior year due to an increase in the proportion of revenue from Websites that resulted from increased online marketing. Cost of revenue from Media increased primarily due to News_Beast, consolidated beginning June 1, 2012, and contentincreased production costs at Electus related to the increase in its revenue. The increase from Match is due to Meetic, which was included for only part of the prior year, partially offset by a decrease in customer acquisition costs.

For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010
Cost of revenue in 2011 increased from 2010 primarily due to increases of $129.4$119.9 million from Search $23.3& Applications, $14.4 million from Media, & Other and$13.2 million from Local, $9.8 million from Match.Match and $9.5 million from Other. The increase from Search & Applications was primarily due to an increase of $115.3$111.2 million in traffic acquisition costs related to the increase in revenue. As a percentage of revenue, traffic acquisition costs at Search & Applications increased over the prior year period due to an increase in the proportion of revenue from our B2B customized browser-basedbrowser based applications and other arrangements with third parties who direct traffic to our websites. Cost of revenue from Media & Other increased primarily due to an increase of $7.7 million in production costs at Electus related to the cost of products sold at Shoebuy resulting from increased sales.increase in its revenue. Also contributing to the increase from Media & Other are increases from Electus, Vimeo and Notional, partially offset by a decrease from The Daily Beast, which has beenwas accounted for as an equity method investment since January 31,beginning February 1, 2011 as described above.above in the Revenue discussion. Cost of revenue from Local increased primarily due to an increase in traffic acquisition costs at CityGrid Media. The increase from Match is primarily due to the acquisition of Meetic.

Cost of revenue in 2010from Other increased from 2009 primarily due to increases of $121.6 million from Search, $27.7 million from Media & Other and $10.3 million from Match. The increase from Search was primarily due to an increase of $108.5 million in traffic acquisition costs related to an increase in revenue. As a percentage of revenue, traffic acquisition costs increased over the prior year due to an increase in the proportion of revenue from customized browser-based applications and other arrangements with third parties who direct traffic to our websites, as well as a shift in partner mix to partners carrying higher traffic acquisition costs. Cost of revenue from Media & Other increased due to Notional, which was not in the full prior year period, The Daily Beast and an increase of $6.0 million in the cost of products sold at Shoebuy due toresulting from increased sales. The increase from Match was primarily due to the acquisitions of People Media and Singlesnet and the formation of the Latin America venture, partially offset by the sale of Match Europe to Meetic.


Selling and marketing expense


 Years Ended December 31,Years Ended December 31,

 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 20092012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010

 (Dollars in thousands)
(Dollars in thousands)

Selling and marketing expense

 $614,174 $121,968 25% $492,206 $28,767 6% $463,439$898,761 $284,587 46% $614,174 $121,968 25% $492,206

As a percentage of revenue

 30%   (25) bp 30%   (434) bp 34%32%   30%   30%

Selling and marketing expense consists primarily of advertising and promotional expenditures and compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in sales, sales support and customer service functions. Advertising and promotional expenditures include online marketing, including fees paid to search engines and third parties that distribute Mindspark'sour B2C downloadable applications, and offline marketing, principallywhich is primarily television advertising.
For the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011
Selling and radio advertising.

marketing expense in 2012 increased from 2011 primarily due to increases of $187.2 million from Search & Applications and $88.2 million from Match. The increase from Search & Applications is primarily due to an increase of $180.6 million in online marketing related to Ask.com and existing B2C downloadable applications. Selling and marketing


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expense at Match increased primarily due to Meetic, which was included for only part of the prior year, and an increase in offline marketing spend.
For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010
Selling and marketing expense in 2011 increased from 2010 primarily due to increases of $63.7$66.8 million from Search & Applications and $49.6 million from Match and $10.3 million from ServiceMagic.Match. The increase from Search & Applications is due to an increase of $68.6$66.2 million in advertising and promotional expenditures due to increased online marketing related to its destination websitesAsk.com and new product launches at Mindspark since the year ago period, partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense at CityGrid Media.B2C downloadable applications. Selling and marketing expense at Match increased primarily due to the acquisition of Meetic and increases in offline and online marketing spend associated with the OurTime.com website and an advertising agreement entered into during the second quarter of 2010 with Yahoo! Inc. ("Yahoo"). The increase from ServiceMagic is primarily due to an increase of $10.8 million in advertising and promotional expenditures associated with online marketing.


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        Selling and marketing expense in 2010 increased from 2009 primarily due to increases of $21.0 million from ServiceMagic, $15.1 million from Match and $7.0 million from Media & Other, partially offset by a decrease of $13.4 million from Search. The increase from ServiceMagic is due to increases of $14.0 million and $7.0 million in marketing and compensation and other employee-related costs, respectively. The increase in compensation and other employee-related costs from ServiceMagic is primarily due to the expansion of its sales force. The increase from Match is primarily due to an increase of $13.3 million in advertising and promotional expenditures related primarily to an advertising agreement entered into during the second quarter of 2010 with Yahoo as well as the impact of the acquisitions of People Media and Singlesnet and the formation of the Latin America venture, partially offset by the sale of Match Europe to Meetic. Selling and marketing expense from Media & Other increased primarily due to higher online marketing costs at Pronto and advertising and promotional expenditures related to Vimeo's 2010 video festival. Partially offsetting these factors is a decrease from Search primarily due to lower advertising and promotional expenditures of $7.2 million, as 2009 included expenditures associated with the NASCAR partnership and an ad campaign to rebrand the Ask Jeeves UK website, as well as a decrease in compensation and other employee-related costs at CityGrid Media, due in part, to a decrease in average headcount.

General and administrative expense


 Years Ended December 31,Years Ended December 31,

 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 20092012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010

 (Dollars in thousands)
(Dollars in thousands)

General and administrative expense

 $328,728 $12,228 4% $316,500 $34,107 12% $282,393$396,013 $67,285 20% $328,728 $12,228 4% $316,500

As a percentage of revenue

 16%   (337) bp 19%   (163) bp 21%14%   16%   19%

General and administrative expense consists primarily of compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in executive management, finance, legal, tax and human resources, facilities costs and fees for professional services.

For the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011
General and administrative expense in 2012 increased from 2011 primarily due to increases of $30.0 million from Media, $15.1 million from Local, $11.2 million from Match and $8.5 million from Search & Applications. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expense in 2012 decreased from 2011 primarily due to operating expense leverage. The increase from Media resulted primarily from the inclusion of News_Beast, consolidated beginning June 1, 2012, which includes $7.0 million in restructuring costs related to its transition to a digital only publication, as well as an increase in operating expenses at Electus. The increase in general and administrative expense from Local is primarily due to higher compensation and employee-related expenses at both HomeAdvisor and CityGrid Media, as well as an increase in bad debt expense at HomeAdvisor. The increase in compensation and employee-related expenses at CityGrid Media is primarily due to employee termination costs associated with a reduction in workforce and the acquisition of Felix. The increase from Match is primarily due to Meetic, which was included for only part of the prior year, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees due, in part, to the inclusion in the prior year of $4.0 million in transaction fees associated with the Meetic acquisition. General and administrative expense from Search & Applications increased primarily due to the acquisition of The About Group, and increases in compensation and other employee-related costs and professional fees.
For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010
General and administrative expense in 2011 increased from 2010 primarily due to increases of $18.0 million from Match, partially offset by a decrease of $7.1$10.9 million from Search.Search & Applications. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expense in 2011 decreased from 2010 primarily due to operating expense leverage. The increase from Match resulted primarily from the acquisition of Meetic, as well as an increase in professional fees due, in part, to $4.0 million in transaction fees associated with the Meetic acquisition, and operating expenses from OkCupid, which was not in the prior year period.year. General and administrative expense from Search & Applications decreased primarily due to a decrease in compensation and other employee-related costs, lower professional fees, including a decrease in litigation related expenses, and the inclusion in 2010 of lease termination costs associated with the Ask.com restructuring, partially offset by an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs at Mindspark and CityGrid Media. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expense decreased from 2010 primarily due to operating expense leverage.

        General and administrative expense in 2010 increased from 2009 primarily due to increases of $12.4 million from corporate, $10.5 million from Media & Other, $5.6 million from ServiceMagic and $5.5 million from Search. General and administrative expense from corporate increased primarily due to an increase of $10.3 million in non-cash compensation expense and $5.3 million of transaction expenses in 2010 related to the exchange of substantially all of Liberty Media Corporation's ("Liberty") equity stake in IAC, partially offset by lower salary expense. On December 1, 2010, the Company entered into a stock exchange agreement with Liberty. Under the agreement, Liberty agreed to exchange with IAC 4.3 million shares of common stock and 8.5 million shares of Class B common stock, which were valued at $364.2 million based on the closing price of IAC common stock on December 1, 2010, for Evite, Gifts.com and IAC Advertising Solutions and $217.9 million in cash (referred to herein as the "Liberty Exchange"). The increase in non-cash compensation expense is primarily related to an increase in expense attributable to awards granted subsequent to the second quarter of 2009, partially offset by awards having become fully vested. The increase from Media &

restructuring.

Product development expense
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010
 (Dollars in thousands)
Product development expense$101,869 $23,109 29% $78,760 $13,663 21% $65,097
As a percentage of revenue4%     4%     4%

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Other is principally due to Electus and Notional, which were not in the full prior year period, as well as increased operating expenses associated with Vimeo, partially offset by the cost savings related to certain businesses that have been sold or shutdown. General and administrative expense at ServiceMagic increased primarily due to higher compensation and other employee-related costs. The increase from Search is primarily due to an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs at Mindspark and employee termination costs associated with the Ask.com restructuring that took place in the fourth quarter of 2010, partially offset by a decrease in litigation related expenses.

Product development expense


 
 Years Ended December 31,
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009
 
 (Dollars in thousands)

Product development expense

 $78,760 $13,663 21% $65,097 $7,254 13% $57,843

As a percentage of revenue

 4%   (15) bp 4%   (32) bp 4%

Product development expense consists primarily of compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) that are not capitalized for personnel engaged in the design, development, testing and enhancement of product offerings and related technology.

For the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011
Product development expense in 20112012 increased from 20102011 primarily due to increases of $7.7$12.6 million from Match, and $1.3$4.5 million from Search.Media and $4.2 million from Search & Applications. The increase from Match is primarily due to an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs due, in part, to recentan increase in headcount and Meetic, which was included for only part of the prior year. The increase from Media is primarily due to News_Beast, consolidated beginning June 1, 2012. The increase from Search & Applications is primarily due to the acquisition of The About Group on September 24, 2012.
For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010
Product development expense in 2011 increased from 2010 primarily due to increases of $7.7 million from Match and $4.6 million from Search & Applications. The increase from Match is primarily due to an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs due, in part, to acquisitions as well as an increase in headcount. Contributing to the increase at Search & Applications is a decrease in costs being capitalized in the current year, period, partially offset by lower compensation and other employee-related costs due, in part, to staff reductions that took place during the fourth quarter of 2010 associated with the Ask.com restructuring.

        Product development expense in 2010 increased from 2009 primarily due to increases of $3.3 million from Match and $2.3 million from Search. Contributing


Depreciation
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010
 (Dollars in thousands)
Depreciation$52,481 $(4,238) (7)% $56,719 $(7,178) (11)% $63,897
As a percentage of revenue2%     3%     4%
For the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the increase at Match is an increaseyear ended December 31, 2011
Depreciation in compensation2012 decreased from 2011 resulting primarily from certain fixed assets becoming fully depreciated in 2011 and other employee-related costs driven by growththe write-off of $4.9 million in headcount related to recent acquisitions. The increase from Search is primarily due to the inclusion in 2010 of employee terminationcapitalized software costs associated with the Ask.com restructuring.

Depreciation

exit of the Company's direct sponsored listings business in 2011, partially offset by an increase in depreciation from Match, primarily related to Meetic, which was included for only part of the prior year.
 
 Years Ended December 31,
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009
 
 (Dollars in thousands)

Depreciation

 $56,719 $(7,178) (11)% $63,897 $2,506 4% $61,391

As a percentage of revenue

 3%   (115) bp 4%   (65) bp 5%
For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010

Depreciation in 2011 decreased from 2010 primarily due to the write-off of certain assets in the prior year, period, partially offset by the write-off of $4.9 million in capitalized software costs in the third quarter of 2011 associated with the exit from the Company's direct sponsored listings business.

        Depreciation


Operating Income Before Amortization

Years Ended December 31,

2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010

(Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications$313,146
 $108,166
 53 % $204,980
 $64,188
 46% $140,792
Match225,765
 69,491
 44 % 156,274
 34,217
 28% 122,057
Local24,932
 (3,352) (12)% 28,284
 17,613
 165% 10,671
Media(44,827) (28,982) (183)% (15,845) 6,004
 27% (21,849)
Other(6,095) (3,596) (144)% (2,499) (4,590) NM
 2,091
Corporate(67,957) (5,170) (8)% (62,787) 1,396
 2% (64,183)
Total$444,964
 $136,557
 44 % $308,407
 $118,828
 63% $189,579
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NM = not meaningful

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For the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011
Search & Applications Operating Income Before Amortization increased 53% to $313.1 million, benefiting from the higher revenue noted above and a decrease of $10.5 million in 2010 increased from 2009 primarilydepreciation, partially offset by increases of $187.2 million in selling and marketing expense and $122.0 million in traffic acquisition costs. The decrease in depreciation is due to certain fixed assets becoming fully depreciated in 2011 and the write-off of certain$4.9 million in capitalized software costs associated with the exit of the Company's direct sponsored listings business in 2011. The increase in selling and marketing expense is driven primarily by increased online marketing expenditures related to Ask.com restructuring.

and existing B2C downloadable applications. The increase in traffic acquisition costs is primarily due to increased revenue from our B2B operations.

Operating Income Before Amortization

 
 Years Ended December 31,
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009
 
 (Dollars in thousands)

Operating Income Before Amortization

 $308,407 $118,828 63% $189,579 $67,718 56% $121,861

As a percentage of revenue

 15%   339 bp 12%   253 bp 9%

Match Operating Income Before Amortization in 2011 increased from 201044% to $225.8 million, primarily due to the contribution from Meetic and higher Core revenue noted above. Operating Income Before Amortization, excluding Meetic, was impacted by increases of $77.6 million from Searchin selling and $34.2 million from Match. The increase from Search is primarily due to higher revenuemarketing expense and operatingproduct development expense, leverage. The increase from Match is primarily due to higher revenue, partially offset by increased advertising and promotional expendituresdecreases in cost of revenue and general and administrative expense.

        Operating Income Before Amortization in 2010 increased from 2009 primarily due to increases of $33.9 million and $27.9 million from Search and Match, respectively, and reduced losses of $7.7 million at Media & Other. The increase in Operating Income Before Amortization reflects higher revenue across these segments, as well as lowerselling and marketing costs from Search, a reduction in acquisition related expenses from Match and cost savings related to certain businesses that have been sold or shutdown and the profit participations related to our interests in Reveille from Media & Other.

Operating income (loss)

 
 Years Ended December 31,
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009
 
 (Dollars in thousands)

Operating income (loss)

 $197,762 $147,967 297% $49,795 $1,087,782 NM $(1,037,987)

As a percentage of revenue

 10%   656 bp 3%   NM (77)%

        Operating income in 2011 increased from 2010expense is primarily due to an increase of $118.8 million in Operating Income Before Amortization described above and decreases of $28.0 million in goodwill and $15.5 million in intangible asset impairment charges, described below, partially offset by an increase of $4.3 million in non-cash compensation expense. The increase in non-cash compensationoffline marketing spend. Product development expense is primarily related to equity grants issued subsequent to 2010 and the impact of the cancellation and acceleration of certain equity awards during the second and third quarters ofincreased from 2011 respectively, partially offset by awards becoming fully vested. Excluding the intangible asset impairment charge in 2010, amortization of intangibles increased $10.1 million primarily due to the acquisition of Meetic.

        At December 31, 2011, there was $107.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.1 years.

        Operating income in 2010 increased from 2009 primarily due to a decrease of $888.8 million in goodwill impairment charges described below and an increase of $67.7 million in Operating Income Before Amortization described above. Further contributing to the increase in operating income are decreases of $16.8 million in amortization of intangibles, exclusive of the impairment charges noted below, and $15.9 million in amortization of non-cash marketing, partially offset by an increase of $14.2 million in non-cash compensation expense. The decrease in amortization of intangibles is primarily due to a decrease at Search, partially offset by an increase at Match relating to the acquisition of Singlesnet and its venture formed with Meetic in Latin America. The amortization of non-cash marketing referred to in this report consists of non-cash advertising credits secured from Universal Television as part of the transaction pursuant to which Vivendi Universal Entertainment, LLLP ("VUE") was created, and the subsequent transaction by which IAC sold its partnership interests


in VUE. The increase in non-cash compensation expense is primarily related to an increase in expense attributablecompensation and other employee-related costs due, in part, to awards granted subsequent to the second quarteran increase in headcount. The decrease in cost of 2009, partially offset by awards having become fully vested.

        In connection with the Company's annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company identified and recorded impairment charges at the Media & Other segment related to the write-down of the goodwill and intangible assets of Shoebuy of $28.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, and at the Search segment related to the write-down of an indefinite-lived intangible asset of IAC Search & Media of $11.0 million. The goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges at Shoebuy reflected expectations of lower revenue and profit performance in future years due to Shoebuy's 2010 fourth quarter revenue and profit performance, which is its seasonally strongest quarter. The indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge at IAC Search & Media is primarily due to lower future revenue projections associated with a trade namecustomer acquisition costs. The decrease in general and trademark based largely upon the impact of 2010's full year results. In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company identified and recorded impairment charges at the Search segment related to the write-down of the goodwill and intangible assets of IAC Search & Media of $916.9 million and $128.3 million, respectively. The impairments reflected lower projections for revenue and profits at IAC Search & Media in future years that reflected the Company's consideration of industry growth rates, competitive dynamics and IAC Search & Media's operating strategies and the impact of these factors on the fair value of IAC Search & Media and its goodwill and intangible assets.

Other income (expense)

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

  $(36,300) $(10,624) 41% $(25,676) $(11,662) 83% $(14,014)

        Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2011 increased from 2010administrative expense is primarily due to the inclusion in 2011the prior year of losses related$4.0 million in transaction fees associated with the Meetic acquisition.


Media Operating Income Before Amortization loss increased by $29.0 million to the Company's investment in The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company and a loss of $11.7$44.8 million related to marking downreflecting the carrying valueconsolidation of Match's 27% equity method investmentNews_Beast beginning June 1, 2012. Included in Meetic to fair value (i.e., the tender offer priceresults of €15.00 per share) upon achieving control. Partially offsetting these losses are earnings from our investmentNews_Beast is $7.0 million in Meetic through August 31, 2011. The Company recognized a loss in 2010restructuring costs related to its investment in Meetic primarily due to the amortization of intangibles, which was required by purchase accounting rules. Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2010 includes an $18.3 million impairment charge to write-down one of the Company's equity method investments to fair value, described below.

        Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2010 increased from 2009 primarily due to an $18.3 million impairment charge to write-down one of the Company's equity method investments to fair value. The decline in value was determined to be other-than-temporary due to the investee's continued losses and negative operating cash flows. The Company estimated the fair value of its investment using a multiple of revenue approach. Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates also includes reduced losses related to the Company's investment in Meetic due, in part,transition to a decrease in amortization of intangibles.

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Other income (expense), net

  $10,060  $11,493  NM  $(1,433) $(106,435) NM  $105,002 
digital only publication.

        Other income, net in 2011 is primarily due to $4.6 million in gains associated with certain non-income tax refunds related to Match Europe, which was sold in 2009, and the foreign currency exchange gain of $3.3 million related to the funds that were held in escrow for the Meetic tender offer.

        Other expense, net in 2010 is primarily due to a $7.8 million impairment charge related to one of the Company's cost method investments. The impairment charge was determined to be other-than-temporary due to the investee's inability to achieve its 2010 cash flow forecast during its seasonally strongest fourth quarter and the Company's assessment that the investee would be unable to continue to operate without new outside funding. Partially offsetting the impairment charge is a gain of $4.0 million related to the sale of certain securities.

        Other income, net in 2009 is primarily due to a $132.2 million gain related to the June 5, 2009 sale of Match Europe to Meetic and a gain on sale of long-term investments of $28.8 million. Partially offsetting the increase in 2009 are charges of $58.1 million and $4.6 million related to the write-down of a contingent value right ("CVR") and the impairment of the Company's shares of Arcandor AG ("ARO") stock, respectively, which the Company received as part of the consideration for the sale of HSE in June 2007. ARO filed for insolvency on June 9, 2009. The write-down related to the CVR was based upon the Company's assessment of the value that it expects to recover from the insolvency proceedings. The impairment charge related to the ARO stock was based on the Company's conclusion that the decline in ARO's stock price was other-than-temporary due, in part, to ARO's insolvency filing.

Income tax provision

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Income tax benefit (provision)

 $4,047 NM NM $(32,079)$(22,605) 239%$(9,474)

        In 2011, the Company recorded an income tax benefit for continuing operations despite pre-tax income. The income tax benefit is due principally to the release of previously established deferred tax liabilities described in the next sentence, the effective settlement of audits and expirations of statutes of limitations and foreign income taxed at lower rates. In connection with the acquisition of Meetic, the Company concluded that it intends to permanently reinvest outside of the United States the earnings of Match's international operations related to Meetic, including the 2009 gain on sale of Match Europe, which resulted in a deferred tax liability release of $43.7 million. In 2010, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations, which represents an effective tax rate of 141%. The 2010 tax rate is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to non-deductible impairment charges related to goodwill and intangible assets, interest on tax contingencies, a valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset created by the impairment charge for an investment accounted for using the equity method and state taxes, partially offset by foreign tax credits and foreign income taxed at lower rates. In 2009, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations despite losses from continuing operations. The tax provision is primarily due to non-deductible impairment charges related to IAC Search & Media.

        At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of $351.6 million and $389.9 million, respectively. Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011 decreased by $38.3 million from December 31, 2010 due principally to the expiration of statutes of limitations, the effective settlement of audits and a net decrease in deductible temporary differences. The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax provision. Included in income tax provision for continuing operations and discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 is a $1.4 million expense and a $6.7 million expense, respectively, net of related deferred taxes of $0.9 million and $4.2 million, respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax


benefits. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has accrued $111.2 million and $97.7 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has accrued $2.5 million and $5.0 million, respectively, for penalties.

        The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of income and deductions and the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has substantially completed its review of the Company's tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2001 through 2006. The settlement has not yet been submitted to the Joint Committee of Taxation for approval. The IRS began its review of the Company's tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2007 through 2009 in July 2011. The statute of limitations for the years 2001 through 2008 has been extended to December 31, 2012. Various state and local jurisdictions are currently under examination, the most significant of which are California, New York and New York City for various tax years beginning with 2005. Income taxes payable include reserves considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of issues raised in audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for income tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $60.3 million within twelve months of the current reporting date, of which approximately $13.1 million could decrease income tax provision, primarily due to settlements, expirations of statutes of limitations, and the reversal of deductible temporary differences that will primarily result in a corresponding decrease in net deferred tax assets. An estimate of other changes in unrecognized tax benefits, while potentially significant, cannot be made.

Discontinued operations

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 $ Change % Change 2010 $ Change % Change 2009 
 
 (Dollars in thousands)
 

Gain on Liberty Exchange

 $ $(140,768) NM $140,768 $140,768  NM $ 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 $(3,992)$33,031  (89)%$(37,023)$(13,584) 58%$(23,439)

        Discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations include InstantAction, which ceased operations during the fourth quarter of 2010, and Evite, Gifts.com and IAC Advertising Solutions through December 1, 2010.

        The Company recognized after-tax gains of $140.8 million on the tax-free exchange of Evite, Gifts.com and IAC Advertising Solutions in 2010.

        The 2011 loss is primarily due to interest on income tax contingencies, partially offset by foreign currency exchange gains related to the liquidation of certain inactive subsidiaries. The 2010 loss is primarily due to losses of InstantAction, which includes a pre-tax impairment charge related to goodwill of $31.6 million. The 2009 loss is principally due to losses of InstantAction and tax return to provision adjustments related to the spun-off businesses and interest on tax contingencies.


Segment Results

        In addition to the discussion of consolidated results above, the following is a discussion of the results of each segment.

Search

        Our Search segment includes Mindspark, a digital consumer products business consisting of our B2C operations, through which we develop, market and distribute downloadable applications, and our B2B operations, through which we provide customized browser-based applications for software and media companies; destination websites, including Ask.com and Dictionary.com, through which we provide search and additional services; and CityGrid Media, an online media company that aggregates and integrates local content and advertising for distribution to publishers across web and mobile platforms.

    For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010

        Revenue increased 31% to $1.1 billion, reflecting strong growth from Mindspark's B2B operations and destination websites as well as growth from Mindspark's B2C operations and CityGrid Media. The revenue growth in Mindspark's B2B operations was driven by increased contribution from both existing and new partners. The increase in Mindspark's B2C revenue was driven primarily by new products launched since the year ago period. The revenue growth in destination websites reflects strong query gains driven primarily by increased marketing and content optimization. The increase in revenue at CityGrid Media primarily reflects growth from existing resellers and increased display advertising.

Search & Applications Operating Income Before Amortization increased 62%46% to $203.1$205.0 million, benefiting from the higher revenue noted above and decreases of $8.5 million in depreciation, $7.1$10.9 million in general and administrative expense, $10.3 million in depreciation, and lower product development expense as a percentage of revenue, partially offset by increases of $115.3$111.2 million in traffic acquisition costs and $63.7$66.8 million in selling and marketing expense. The decrease in general and administrative expense is primarily due to a decrease in compensation and other employee-related costs, lower professional fees, including a decrease in litigation related expenses, and the inclusion in 2010 of lease termination costs associated with the Ask.com restructuring. The decrease in depreciation is due to the write-off of certain assets in the prior year, period, partially offset by the write-off of $4.9 million in capitalized software costs in the third quarter of 2011 associated with the exit from our direct sponsored listings business. The decrease in general and administrative expense is primarily due to lower professional fees, including a decrease in litigation related expenses, and the inclusion in 2010 of lease termination costs associated with the Ask.com restructuring, partially offset by an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs at Mindspark and CityGrid Media. As a percentage of revenue, product development expense decreased primarily due to staff reductions that took place during the fourth quarter of 2010. The increase in traffic acquisition costs is primarily due to an increase in revenue. As a percentage of revenue, traffic acquisition costs increased over the prior year period due to an increase in the proportion of revenue from customized browser-based applications at Mindspark's B2B operations and other arrangements with third parties who direct traffic to our websites. The increase in selling and marketing expense is primarily due to an increase in advertising and promotional expenditures, partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense at CityGrid Media. The increase in advertising and promotional expenditures was driven primarily by increased online marketing related to our destination websites and new product launches at Mindspark's B2C operations since the year ago period.

        Operating income increased 79% to $201.7 million, primarily due to the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above and a decrease of $10.9 million in amortization of intangibles and a slight decrease in non-cash compensation expense. The decrease in amortization of intangibles in 2011 is principally due to the inclusion in the prior year of an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge of $11.0 million as described below.


    For the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2009

        Revenue increased 23% to $837.1 million, reflecting growth in Mindspark's B2B and B2C operations and destination websites. The increase in revenue from Mindspark's B2B operations was attributable to new partners and growth from existing partners, while the increase in revenue from Mindspark's B2C operations and destination websites was driven by increased traffic acquisition efforts and enhancements within our proprietary toolbar business. CityGrid Media revenue increased primarily due to the contribution from new resellers and growth from existing resellers.

        Operating Income Before Amortization increased 37% to $125.5 million, primarily due to the higher revenue noted above and a decrease of $13.4 million in selling and marketing expense, partially offset by increases of $108.5 million in traffic acquisition costs and $5.5 million in general and administrative expense. The decrease in selling and marketing expense is primarily due to a decrease of $7.2 million in advertising and promotional expenditures, as 2009 included expenditures associated with the NASCAR partnership and an ad campaign to rebrand the Ask Jeeves UK website, as well as a decrease in compensation and other employee-related costs at CityGrid Media, due in part, to a decrease in average headcount. The increase in traffic acquisition costs is primarily due to an increase in revenue. As a percentage of revenue, traffic acquisition costs increased over the prior year due to an increase in the proportion of revenue from our B2B customized browser-based applications at Mindspark's B2B operations and other arrangements with third parties who direct traffic to our websites, as well as a shift in partner mix to partners carrying higher traffic acquisition costs.websites. The increase in generalselling and administrativemarketing expense is driven primarily due to an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs associated with growth in Mindspark's operations and employee termination costs associated with the Ask.com restructuring that took place in the fourth quarter of 2010, partially offset by a decrease in litigation related expenses.

        Operating income increased $1.1 billion to $112.9 million, primarily due to the inclusion in 2009 of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges totaling $1.045 billiononline marketing expenditures related to IAC Search & Media. In 2010 the Company identifiedAsk.com and recorded an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge of $11.0 million. The charge is due to lower future revenue projections associated with a trade name and trademark based largely upon the impact of 2010's full year results. In 2009 the Company identified and recorded a goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge of $916.9 million and $128.3 million, respectively. The impairment charges reflected lower projections for revenue and profits at IAC Search & Media in future years that reflected the Company's consideration of industry growth rates, competitive dynamics and IAC Search & Media's operating strategies and the impact of these factors on the fair value of IAC Search & Media and its goodwill and intangible assets. Further contributing to the increase in operating income in the current year is an increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above and decreases of $18.3 million in amortization of intangibles, exclusive of the impairment charges, and $6.5 million in amortization of non-cash marketing.

new B2C downloadable applications.

Match

    For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010

        Revenue increased 29% to $518.0 million benefiting from growth within its Core and Developing operations and the contribution of Meetic, which was consolidated beginning September 1, 2011. Core revenue increased 18% to $398.6 million driven by an increase in subscribers. Developing, which consists of OkCupid, Singlesnet, mobile-only products and its non-Meetic international operations, increased revenue 19% to $73.3 million driven primarily from display advertising revenue from the acquisition in 2011 of OkCupid, as well as from Match's venture with Meetic in Latin America, which was not reflected in the full prior year period, partially offset by lower subscription revenue from Singlesnet, as we continue to reduce marketing of this service. Meetic revenue of $46.1 million was


negatively impacted by the write-off of $32.6 million of deferred revenue in connection with its acquisition. Excluding the results of Meetic, revenue grew 18% to $471.9 million. Revenue in the prior year period was negatively impacted by the write-off of $4.1 million in deferred revenue associated with the Singlesnet acquisition and the formation of our venture with Meetic in Latin America.

Operating Income Before Amortization increased 28% to $156.3 million, primarily due to the higher Core and Developing revenue noted above, partially offset by losses at Meetic resulting from the write-off of $32.6 million of deferred revenue in connection with its acquisition. Operating Income Before Amortization was further impacted by increases in selling and marketing expense, general and administrative expense and product development expense. The increase in selling and marketing expense is due to an increase of $22.7 million in advertising and promotional expenditures primarily related to offline and online marketing spend associated with the OurTime.com website and an advertising agreement entered into during the second quarter of 2010 with Yahoo. General and administrative expense increased from 2010, primarily due to an increase in professional fees due, in part, to $4.0 million in transaction fees associated with the Meetic acquisition, as well as operating expenses from OkCupid, which was not in the prior year period.year. The increase in product development expense is primarily due to an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs related to an increase in headcount.

Local Operating incomeIncome Before Amortization increased 19%165% to $137.6$28.3 million, primarily due to profitability at CityGrid Media in the current year as compared to a loss in the prior year.

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Operating income (loss)
 Years Ended December 31,

2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010

(Dollars in thousands)
Search & Applications$305,644
 $101,638
 50 % $204,006
 $75,650
 59 % $128,356
Match205,492
 67,937
 49 % 137,555
 22,188
 19 % 115,367
Local21,735
 (3,798) (15)% 25,533
 17,128
 204 % 8,405
Media(51,776) (35,501) (218)% (16,275) 7,110
 30 % (23,385)
Other(7,689) (3,793) (97)% (3,896) 27,704
 88 % (31,600)
Corporate(149,838) (677)  % (149,161) (1,813) (1)% (147,348)
Total$323,568
 $125,806
 64 % $197,762
 $147,967
 297 % $49,795
Refer to Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for reconciliations of Operating Income Before Amortization to operating income (loss) by reportable segment.
For the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011
Operating income in 2012 increased from 2011 primarily due to the increase of $136.6 million in Operating Income Before Amortization described above partially offset by increasesand a decrease of $10.2 million in amortization of intangibles and $1.8$3.0 million in non-cash compensation expense. These increases are primarily due to the Meetic acquisition.

    For the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2009

        Revenue increased 17% to $400.7 million, reflecting solid growth in its Core operations, including the contribution from People Media, acquired July 13, 2009. Revenue in 2010 also increased due to Singlesnet, acquired March 2, 2010, and a venture with Meetic in Latin America, which was formed on March 10, 2010. These increases in revenue were partially offset by the effects of the sale of Match Europe to Meetic on June 5, 2009. Excluding the results of People Media from both 2010 and 2009, Match Europe from 2009 and Singlesnet and the Latin America venture from 2010, revenue grew 11%.

        Operating Income Before Amortization increased 30% to $122.1 million primarily due to the increase in revenue noted above, partially offset by increases of $15.1 million in selling and marketing expense, $10.3 million in cost of revenue and $3.3 million in product development expense. The increases in these expenses reflect the acquisitions of People Media and Singlesnet and the formation of the Latin America venture, partially offset by the sale of Match Europe. The increase in selling and marketing expense was further impacted by an increase in advertising and promotional expenditures due to an advertising agreement entered into during the second quarter of 2010 with Yahoo.

        Operating income increased 36% to $115.4 million, primarily due to the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above. Operating income also includes the impact in 2009 of $4.4 million in amortization of non-cash marketing, partially offset by an increase in 2010 of $1.9$13.7 million in amortization of intangibles. The increase in amortization of intangibles relatingis primarily related to the acquisitionThe About Group and News_Beast.


At December 31, 2012, there was $92.4 million of Singlesnet and the formationunrecognized compensation cost, net of the Latin America venture.

ServiceMagic

    estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.4 years.


For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010

        Revenue


Operating income in 2011 increased 13% to $205.1 million, benefiting from growth in both its domestic and international operations. Domestic revenue growth reflects an 8% increase in service request accepts, which was driven, in part, by a 9% increase in service requests. Domestic growth also reflects an


increase in revenue from website design and hosting services. International revenue growth reflects a 43% increase in service request accepts, which was driven, in part, by a 44% increase in service requests and a 15% increase in service professionals. A service request can be transmitted to more than one service professional and is deemed accepted upon transmission.

        Operating Income Before Amortization increased 31% to $23.9 million,2010 primarily due to the higher revenue noted above and lower selling and marketing expense and general and administrative expense as a percentagean increase of revenue. Operating Income Before Amortization in 2010 benefited from the reversal of a $2.5$118.8 million provision for contingent consideration related to the 2009 acquisition of Market Hardware, which was not earned.

        Operating income increased 30% to $21.4 million, primarily due to the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above and decreases of $28.0 million in goodwill and $15.5 million in intangible asset impairment charges, described below, partially offset by an increase of $0.8 million in amortization of intangibles.

    For the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2009

        Revenue increased 16% to $181.4 million, benefiting from a 14% increase in service requests and a 19% increase in service request accepts domestically and from growth internationally, partially offset by lower average lead acceptance fees. The increase in service requests was driven primarily by increased online and offline marketing efforts. The increase in service request accepts was driven, in part, by a 22% increase in service providers.

        Operating Income Before Amortization decreased 15% to $18.2 million despite the increase in revenue described above, primarily due to increases of $21.0 million in selling and marketing expense and $5.6 million in general and administrative expense. The increase in selling and marketing expense is primarily driven by increases of $14.0 million and $7.0 million in marketing and compensation and other employee-related costs, respectively. The increase in compensation and other employee-related costs is due, in part, to the expansion of ServiceMagic's sales force. The increase in general and administrative expense is primarily due to an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs driven by growth in international headcount. Operating Income Before Amortization reflects the reversal in 2010 of a $2.5 million provision for contingent consideration related to the 2009 acquisition of Market Hardware, which was not earned.

        Operating income increased 23% to $16.4 million, despite the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization described above, primarily due to the inclusion in the prior year of $5.0 million in non-cash marketing and a decrease of $1.0 million in amortization of intangibles.

Media & Other

    For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010

        Revenue increased 11% to $243.8 million primarily reflecting growth at Shoebuy, Electus, Notional and Vimeo, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from The Daily Beast, which following the formation of the joint venture with Harman Newsweek on January 31, 2011, has been accounted for as an equity method investment, a decline at Pronto and the inclusion in 2010 of revenue associated with profit participations related to our former interest in Reveille.

        Operating Income Before Amortization loss increased by $0.1 million to a loss of $12.1 million. Losses increased primarily due to increased operating expenses at Electus; reduced profitability at Pronto due to lower revenue; and Hatch Labs, which was not in the full prior year period. The increase in Operating Income Before Amortization loss was almost entirely offset by the inclusion in 2010 of losses related to The Daily Beast, which has been accounted for as an equity method investment since January 31, 2011 as described above, and the inclusion of profit participations related to our former interest in Reveille.


        Operating loss decreased by $33.8 million to $13.7 million despite the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization loss described above, primarily due to the inclusion in 2010 of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges related to Shoebuy of $28.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively. Further contributing to the decrease in operating loss are decreases of $1.0 million in amortization of intangibles, exclusive of the impairment charge, and $0.4 million in non-cash compensation expense.

    For the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2009

        Revenue increased 30% to $219.9 million reflecting the contribution from Notional and Electus, which were not in the full prior year period, and growth at Pronto, Shoebuy, CollegeHumor and Vimeo. Also impacting revenue is the inclusion in 2010 of revenue associated with profit participations related to our interests in Reveille.

        Operating Income Before Amortization loss decreased by $7.7 million to a loss of $12.0 million. Losses decreased due primarily to $10.1 million in cost savings related to certain businesses that have been sold or shutdown and $2.9 million in profit participations related to our interests in Reveille noted above, partially offset by Electus, which is not in the full prior year period, and increased operating expenses associated with The Daily Beast.

        Operating loss increased by $25.5 million to $47.5 million despite the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization loss described above, primarily due to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges related to Shoebuy of $28.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively. Also contributing to the increase in operating loss is an increase of $0.6 million in amortization of intangibles, exclusive of the impairment charge noted above.

Corporate

    For the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010

        Operating Income Before Amortization loss decreased by $1.4 million to a loss of $62.8 million reflecting $5.3 million in transaction expenses in 2010 related to the Liberty Exchange, partially offset by higher compensation and other employee-related costs.

        Operating loss increased $1.8 million to $149.2 million despite the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization loss described above, due to an increase of $3.2$4.3 million in non-cash compensation expense. The increase in non-cash compensation expense is primarily related to equity grants issued subsequent to 2010 and the impact of the cancellation and acceleration of certain equity awards during the second and third quarters of 2011, respectively, partially offset by awards becoming fully vested.

    Excluding the intangible asset impairment charge in 2010, amortization of intangibles increased $10.1 million primarily due to the acquisition of Meetic.


In connection with the Company’s annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company identified and recorded impairment charges at the Other segment related to the write-down of the goodwill and intangible assets of Shoebuy of $28.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, and the write-down of an indefinite-lived intangible asset of Search & Applications of $11.0 million. The goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges at Shoebuy reflected expectations of lower revenue and profit performance in future years due to Shoebuy’s 2010 fourth quarter revenue and profit performance, which is its seasonally strongest quarter. The indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge at Search & Applications was primarily due to lower future revenue projections associated with a trade name and trademark based largely upon the impact of 2010’s full year results.

ForEquity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010
 (Dollars in thousands)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates$(25,345) $10,955 30% $(36,300) $(10,624) (41)% $(25,676)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2012 includes a pre-tax non-cash charge of $18.6 million related to the re-measurement of the carrying value of our equity method investment in News_Beast to fair value in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest as well as losses related to News_Beast through May 31, 2012.

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2011 includes losses related to our equity method investment in News_Beast and a pre-tax non-cash charge of $11.7 million related to the re-measurement of the carrying value of Match's 27%

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equity method investment in Meetic to fair value (i.e., the tender offer price of €15.00 per share) in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest. Partially offsetting these losses are earnings related to Meetic through August 31, 2011.

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates in 2010 includes an $18.3 million impairment charge to write-down one of the Company's equity method investments to fair value. The decline in value was determined to be other-than-temporary due to the investee's continued losses and negative operating cash flows. The Company estimated the fair value of its investment using a multiple of revenue approach. In addition, the Company recognized a loss in 2010 related to its investment in Meetic primarily due to the amortization of intangibles, which was required by purchase accounting rules.
Other (expense) income, net
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010
 (Dollars in thousands)
Other (expense) income, net$(9,161) $(19,221) NM $10,060 $11,493 NM $(1,433)
Other expense, net in 2012 is primarily due to an $8.7 million other-than-temporary impairment charge related to a long-term marketable equity security. The Company evaluated the near-term prospects of the issuer in relation to the severity and duration of its unrealized loss and based on that evaluation recorded an impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Other income, net in 2011 is primarily due to $4.6 million in gains associated with certain non-income tax refunds related to Match Europe, which was sold in 2009, and a foreign currency exchange gain of $3.3 million related to the funds that were held in escrow for the Meetic tender offer.
Other expense, net in 2010 is primarily due to a $7.8 million impairment charge related to one of the Company's cost method investments. The impairment charge was determined to be other-than-temporary due to the investee's inability to achieve its 2010 cash flow forecast during its seasonally strongest fourth quarter and the Company's assessment that the investee would be unable to continue to operate without new outside funding. Partially offsetting the impairment charge is a gain of $4.0 million related to the sale of certain securities.

Income tax (provision) benefit
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010
 (Dollars in thousands)
Income tax (provision) benefit$(119,215) NM NM $4,047 NM NM $(32,079)
In 2012, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $119.2 million, which represents an effective income tax rate of 41%. The 2012 effective rate is higher than the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to an increase in reserves for and interest on reserves for income tax contingencies, a valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset created by the other-than-temporary impairment charge related to a long-term marketable equity security and state taxes, partially offset by foreign income taxed at lower rates. In 2011, the Company recorded an income tax benefit for continuing operations of $4.0 million despite pre-tax income of a $171.5 million. The income tax benefit is due principally to the reversal of a previously established deferred tax liability described in the next sentence, the effective settlement of audits, expirations of statutes of limitations and foreign income taxed at lower rates. In connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Meetic in 2011, the Company concluded that it intends to indefinitely reinvest the earnings of Match’s international operations related to Meetic, including the 2009 gain on sale of Match Europe, outside of the United States which resulted in a deferred tax liability reversal of $43.7 million. In 2010, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $32.1 million, which represents an effective tax rate of 141%. The 2010 tax rate is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to non-deductible impairment charges related to goodwill and intangible assets, interest on reserves for income tax contingencies, a valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset created by the impairment charge for an equity method investment and state taxes, partially offset by foreign tax credits and foreign income taxed at lower rates.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of $379.3 million and $351.6 million, respectively. Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012 increased $27.7 million from December 31, 2011 due principally to a net increase in deductible timing differences and additions for tax positions related to prior years. The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax provision. Included in income tax

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provision for continuing operations and discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to2012 is a $5.2 million expense and a $2.8 million benefit, respectively, net of related deferred taxes, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. Included in income tax provision for continuing operations and discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 is a $1.4 million expense and a $6.7 million expense, respectively, net of related deferred taxes, respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company has accrued $117.5 million and $111.2 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company has accrued $5.0 million and $2.5 million, respectively, for penalties.

The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of income and deductions and the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has substantially completed its audit of the Company's tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2001 through 2009. The settlement of these tax years has not yet been submitted to the Joint Committee of Taxation for approval. The statute of limitations for the years 2001 through 2009

        Operating has been extended to December 31, 2013, and we expect it to be extended further. Various state and local jurisdictions are currently under examination, the most significant of which are California, New York and New York City for various tax years beginning with 2005. Income Before Amortization loss decreasedtaxes payable include reserves considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of issues raised in audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for income tax contingencies and the amounts owed by $1.3the Company are recorded in the period they become known. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $122.2 million to a loss within twelve months of $64.2the current reporting date, of which approximately $13.4 million could decrease income tax provision, primarily due to lower depreciationsettlements, expirations of statutes of limitations, and salary expense, partially offset by $5.3 millionthe reversal of deductible temporary differences that will primarily result in transaction expenses in 2010 related to the Liberty Exchange.

        Operating loss increased $13.6 million to $147.3 million despite thea corresponding decrease in Operating Income Before Amortizationnet deferred tax assets. An estimate of other changes in unrecognized tax benefits, while potentially significant, cannot be made.


Discontinued operations
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 $ Change % Change 2011 $ Change % Change 2010
 (Dollars in thousands)
Gain on Liberty Exchange$— $— —% $— $(140,768) NM $140,768
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax$(9,051) $(5,059) (127)% $(3,992) $33,031 89% $(37,023)
In 2010, the Company recognized an after-tax gain of $140.8 million on the tax-free exchange of Evite, Gifts.com and IAC Advertising Solutions.
The 2012 loss described above,is primarily due to an increase of $14.9 million in non-cash compensation expense.reserves for income tax contingencies. The increase in non-cash compensation expense2011 loss is primarily relateddue to an increase in expense attributable to awards granted subsequent to the second quarter of 2009,interest on reserves for income tax contingencies, partially offset by awards having become fully vested.

foreign currency exchange gains related to the liquidation of certain inactive subsidiaries. The 2010 loss is primarily due to losses of InstantAction, which includes a pre-tax impairment charge related to goodwill of $31.6 million.


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FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company had $704.2$750.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, $165.7$20.6 million of marketable securities and $95.8$595.8 million of long-term debt.debt, including current maturities of $15.8 million. Domestically, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated treasury and government agency money market funds and commercial paper rated A2/P2 or better.funds. Internationally, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA prime and governmentrated money market funds and time deposits. Marketable securities primarily consist of short-to-intermediate-term debt securities issued by states of the U.S. and subdivisions thereof and investment grade corporate issuers. The Company only invests in marketable securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity and the ability to readily convert investments into cash to fund current operations or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. From time to time, the Company may invest in marketable equity securities as part of its investment strategy. Long-term debt, including current maturities, is comprised of $500.0 million in 2012 Senior Notes due December 15, 2022, $80.0 million in Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035 and $15.8 million in 2002 Senior Notes, duewhich was paid on January 15, 2013.

At December 31, 2011, $158.32012, $244.0 million of the $704.2$750.0 million of cash and cash equivalents and none of the $165.7$20.6 million of marketable securities were held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries. No U.S. federal or state income taxes have been provided on the permanentlyindefinitely reinvested earnings of certainany of the Company's foreign subsidiaries that hold this cash and cash equivalents. If needed for our operations in the U.S., most of the cash and cash equivalents held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries could be repatriated to the U.S., but, under current law, would be subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. However, the Company's intent is to permanentlyindefinitely reinvest these funds outside of the U.S. and,The Company currently the Company does not anticipate a need to repatriate them to fund our U.S. operations.

In summary, the Company's cash flows attributable to continuing operations are as follows:


 December 31, December 31,

 2011 2010 2009 2012 2011 2010

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 $372,386 $340,707 $348,547 $354,527
 $372,386
 $340,707

Net cash used in investing activities

 (25,186) (118,096) (422,640)(352,088) (25,186) (118,096)

Net cash used in financing activities

 (372,233) (717,210) (405,797)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities44,301
 (372,233) (717,210)

Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations consists of earnings or loss from continuing operations adjusted for non-cash items, including non-cash compensation expense, depreciation, amortization of intangibles, deferred income taxes, asset impairment charges and equity in income or losses of unconsolidated affiliates, and gains or losses on the sales of investments, and the effect of changes in working capital. capital activities. Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2012 was $354.5 million and consists of earnings from continuing operations of $169.8 million, adjustments for non-cash items of $261.3 million and cash used in working capital activities of $76.6 million. Adjustments for non-cash items primarily consists of $85.6 million of non-cash compensation expense, $52.5 million of depreciation, $37.1 million of deferred income taxes and $25.3 million of equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates, which includes a non-cash charge of $18.6 million to re-measure the carrying value of our investment in News_Beast to fair value in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest. The deferred income tax provision primarily relates to the vesting of restricted stock units, the exercise of stock options and the accelerated payment of 2012 bonuses. The decrease in cash from changes in working capital activities primarily consists of an increase of $31.0 million in accounts receivable, an increase of $23.0 million in other current assets, a decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $14.4 million and a decrease in income taxes payable of $10.1 million. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due to the growth in revenue at Search & Applications earned from our services agreement with Google; the related receivable from Google was $125.3 million and $105.7 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. While our Match and HomeAdvisor businesses experienced growth, the accounts receivable at these businesses are principally credit card receivables and, accordingly, are not significant in relation to the revenue of these businesses. The increase in other current assets is primarily related to a receivable for insurance claims related to Hurricane Sandy, an increase in capitalized downloadable search toolbar costs and an increase in short-term production costs at certain of our Media businesses that are capitalized as the television program, video or film is being produced. The decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities is primarily due to a decrease in accrued employee compensation and benefits, partially offset by an increase in accrued advertising expense. The decrease in accrued employee compensation and benefits is due to the payment of the 2012 and 2011 bonuses in 2012. The increase in accrued advertising expense is primarily due to an increase in advertising and promotional expenditures at Search & Applications. The decrease in income taxes payable is due to current year income tax payments in excess of current year income tax accruals.

Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2012 of $352.1 million includes cash consideration used in acquisitions and investments of $447.0 million primarily related to the acquisition of The About Group, and capital expenditures of $51.2 million primarily related to the internal development of software to support our products and

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services, partially offset by net maturities and sales of marketable debt securities and sales of long-term investments of $155.7 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2012 of $44.3 million includes $500.0 million in proceeds from the issuance of our 2012 Senior Notes, proceeds related to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes, of $262.8 million, and excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $57.1 million, partially offset by $691.8 million for the repurchase of 15.5 million shares of common stock at an average price of $46.09 per share and $68.2 million related to the payment of cash dividends to IAC shareholders. Included in the proceeds related to the issuance of common stock are proceeds of $284.1 million from the exercise of warrants to acquire 11.7 million shares of IAC common stock, some of which were exercised on a cashless or net basis. The weighted average strike price of the warrants was $28.40 per share.
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2011 was $372.4$372.4 million and consists of earnings from continuing operations of $175.6$175.6 million, adjustments for non-cash items of $176.9 million and cash provided by working capital activities of $19.9 million. Adjustments for non-cash items primarily consistedconsists of $88.6$88.6 million of non-cash compensation expense, $56.7$56.7 million of depreciation, $36.3$36.3 million of equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates, which includes a non-cash charge of $11.7 million to re-measure the carrying value of our investment in Meetic to fair value in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest, partially offset by $35.5$35.5 million of deferred income taxes. The deferred income tax benefit primarily relates to the releasereversal of a previously established deferred tax liability in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Meetic. The increase in cash from changes in working capital activities primarily consists of an increase of $57.2$57.2 million in accounts payable and other current liabilities and an increase of $48.9 million in deferred revenue, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $58.3$58.3 million and a decrease in income taxes payable of $29.2 million.$29.2 million. The increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities is primarily due to an increase in accrued advertising expense, an increase in accrued employee compensation and benefits and an increase in accrued revenue share expense. The increase in accrued advertising expense is primarily due to an increase in advertising and promotional expenditures at Search due to increased online marketing related to its destination websites and new


product launches at Mindspark's B2C operations since the year ago period.& Applications. The increase in accrued employee compensation and benefits is primarily due to the increase in the 2011 discretionary cash bonus accrual to bewhich was paid entirely in the first quarter of 2012 as compared to the 2010 discretionary cash bonus accrual which was partially paid in December of 2010 and the remainder in the first quarter of 2011. The increase in accrued revenue share expense is primarily due to an increase in traffic acquisition costs at Search related to the increase in revenue from customized browser-based applications at Mindspark's B2B operations and other arrangements with third parties who direct traffic to our websites.& Applications. The increase in deferred revenue is primarily due to the growth in subscription revenue at Match, which includes an increase of $29.5 million in deferred revenue at Meetic, as well as growth at Electus, Vimeo and Notional. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due to the growth in revenue earned from our paid listing supplyservices agreement with Google; the related receivable from Google was $105.7$105.7 million and $70.5$70.5 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. While our Match, Media & Other and ServiceMagicHomeAdvisor businesses experienced strong growth, the accounts receivable at these businesses are principally credit card receivables and, accordingly, are not significant in relation to the revenue of these businesses. The decrease in income taxes payable is primarily attributable to excess tax benefits of $22.2 million from stock-based awards that were recorded in 2011 related to the income tax benefit realized from the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock units. To the extent such deductions reduce income taxes payable, they are reported as financing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. In addition, current year income tax payments in 2011 were in excess of current year income tax accruals.

Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2011 of $25.2$25.2 million includes cash consideration used in acquisitions and investments of $368.7 million primarily related to the acquisitions of Meetic and OkCupid and the investment in Zhenai Inc. and capital expenditures of $40.0$40.0 million primarily related to the internal development of software to support our products and services, partially offset by net maturities and sales of marketable debt securities and sales of $381.0long-term investments of $396.2 million.

Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2011 of $372.2$372.2 million includes $507.8$507.8 million for the repurchase of 13.6 million shares of common stock at an average price of $38.20 per share and $10.7 million related to the payment of cash dividends to IAC shareholders, partially offset by proceeds related to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes, of $132.8$132.8 million, and excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $22.2 million.$22.2 million. Included in the proceeds related to the issuance of common stock are proceeds of $76.0 million from the exercise of warrants to acquire 3.2 million shares of IAC common stock. The weighted average strike price of the warrants was $26.90 per share. On February 1, 2012, IAC's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding to be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2012, with a payment date of March 1, 2012. Based on our current shares outstanding, we estimate the payment for this dividend will be $10.4 million. Future declarations of dividends are subject to the determination of IAC's Board of Directors.

Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2010 was $340.7$340.7 million and consists of a loss from continuing operations of $9.4$9.4 million, adjustments for non-cash items of $241.0 million and cash provided by working capital activities of $109.1 million. Adjustments for non-cash items primarily consists of $84.3$84.3 million of non-cash compensation expense, $63.9$63.9 million of depreciation, $28.0$28.0 million of goodwill impairment, $27.5$27.5 million of amortization of intangibles, which includes an impairment charge of $15.5 million and $25.7$25.7 million of equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates. The increase in cash from changes in working capital activities primarily consistedconsists of an increase of $76.7$76.7 million in

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income taxes payable, an increase of $54.2$54.2 million in accounts payable and other current liabilities and an increase in deferred revenue of $19.7$19.7 million, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $32.9 million.$32.9 million. The increase in income taxes payable was primarily a result of income tax refunds received in 2010 related to the federal carryback


of net capital losses generated from the sale of ARO stock in 2009 and the receipt of refundable New York State tax credits under the Brownfield Cleanup Program Act, which were recorded as an income tax receivable in 2007 and principally related to the construction of the Company's headquarters building in New York City. The increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities is primarily due to an increase in accrued revenue share expense and an increase in accrued advertising expense. The increase in accrued revenue share expense is primarily due to an increase in the proportion of revenue from our B2B customized browser-based applications and other arrangements with third parties who direct traffic to our websites as well as a shift in partner mix to partners carrying higher traffic acquisition costs. The increase in accrued advertising expense is primarily due to an increase in advertising and promotional expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2010 relative to the fourth quarter of 2009 at Search & Applications and Match. The increase in deferred revenue is primarily due to the growth in subscription revenue at Match. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due to the growth in revenue earned from our paid listing supplyservices agreement with Google; the related receivable from Google was $70.5$70.5 million and $53.7$53.7 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. While our Match, Media & Other and ServiceMagicHomeAdvisor businesses experienced strong growth, the accounts receivable at these businesses are principally credit card receivables and, accordingly, are not significant in relation to the revenue of these businesses.

Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2010 of $118.1$118.1 million includes net purchases of marketable debt securities of $74.8$74.8 million, capital expenditures of $39.8$39.8 million primarily related to the internal development of software to support our offerings and our increased number of users, cash consideration used in acquisitions and investments of $19.6$19.6 million primarily related to the acquisitions of Singlesnet and DailyBurn.com, partially offset by a cash dividend of $11.4$11.4 million received from Meetic.

Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2010 of $717.2$717.2 million includes $539.6$539.6 million for the repurchase of 23.1 million shares of common stock at an average price of $22.98 per share and $217.9$217.9 million in cash related to the Liberty Exchange described below, partially offset by proceeds related to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes of $25.9$25.9 million and excess tax benefits from stock-based awards of $14.3 million.$14.3 million. On December 1, 2010, the Company completed the tax-free exchange of Evite, Gifts.com, IAC Advertising Solutions and $217.9$217.9 million in cash for substantially all of Liberty's equity stake in IAC, representing 8.5 million shares of Class B common stock and 4.3 million shares of IAC common stock.

        Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations in 2009 was $348.5 million and consists of a loss from continuing operations of $956.5 million, adjustments for non-cash items of $1.2 billion and cash provided by working capital of $130.4 million. Adjustments for non-cash items primarily consists of $916.9 million of goodwill impairment, $157.0 million of amortization of intangibles, which includes an impairment charge of $128.3 million, $70.1 million of non-cash compensation expense, $61.4 million of depreciation and a $58.1 million decrease in the fair value of the derivative asset related to ARO stock, partially offset by the gains on the sale of Match Europe of $132.2 million and the sales of long-term investments of $28.8 million. The increase in cash from changes in working capital activities primarily consisted of an increase of $109.0 million in income taxes payable, an increase of $18.8 million in accounts payable and other current liabilities and an increase in deferred revenue of $14.2 million, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $18.1 million. The increase in income taxes payable was primarily a result of income tax refunds received in 2009 related to the federal carryback of net capital losses generated from the Company's investment in Tree.com, which were recorded as an income tax receivable in 2008 and the receipt of state income tax refunds. The increases in accounts payable and other current liabilities and deferred revenue are primarily a result of the growth in our businesses. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily due to the growth in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2009 relative to the fourth quarter of


2008 earned from our paid listing supply agreement with Google; the related receivable from Google was $53.7 million and $43.0 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

        Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2009 of $422.6 million includes net purchases of marketable debt securities of $356.7 million, cash consideration used in acquisitions and investments of $92.0 million primarily related to the acquisition of People Media, capital expenditures of $33.9 million, partially offset by proceeds of $64.0 million related to the sales of investments.

        Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2009 of $405.8 million includes $545.5 million for the repurchase of 32.1 million shares of common stock at an average price of $17.25 per share and the settlement of vested stock-based awards denominated in subsidiaries' equity of $14.3 million, partially offset by proceeds related to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes of $151.9 million. Included in the proceeds related to the issuance of common stock are aggregate proceeds of $150.8 million from the exercise of warrants to acquire 11.5 million shares of IAC common stock that were due to expire on February 4, 2009. The strike price of the warrants was $13.09 per share.

The Company's principal sources of liquidity are its cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as well as its cash flows generated from operations. The Company currently does not have in place any formal arrangements that would provide it with external sources of financing such ashas a $300.0 million revolving credit or other similar facility. The Company has two tranchesfacility, which is available as an additional source of warrants outstanding; both with expiration dates of May 7, 2012.financing. At December 31, 2011,2012, there were no outstanding borrowings under the first tranche consists of warrants to acquire 9.8 million shares of IAC common stock at a strike price of $26.86 per share and the second tranche consists of warrants to acquire 4.5 million shares of IAC common stock at a strike price of $31.75 per share. The Company's closing common stock price on February 1, 2012 was $45.78. Assuming all these warrants were exercised on May 7, 2012, the total proceeds that the Company would receive would be $264.2 million for the first tranche and $143.3 million for the second tranche.

revolving credit facility.


The Company anticipates that it will need to make capital and other expenditures in connection with the development and expansion of its operations. The Company expects that 20122013 capital expenditures will be higher than 2011.2012. At December 31, 2011,2012, IAC had 8.63.1 million shares remaining in its share repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares over an indefinite period of time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook. On February 5, 2013, IAC declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding; the dividend is payable on March 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on February 15, 2013. Future declarations of dividends are subject to the determination of IAC's Board of Directors.

The Company believes its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, together with its expected positive cash flows generated from operations in 20122013 and available borrowing capacity under its $300.0 million revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund its normal operating requirements, including capital expenditures, share repurchases, quarterly cash dividends, and investing and other commitments for the foreseeable future. Our liquidity could be negatively affected by a decrease in demand for our products and services. The Company may make acquisitions and investments that could reduce its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balances and as a result, the Company may need to raise additional capital through future debt or equity financing to provide for greater financial flexibility. Additional financing may not be available at all or on terms favorable to us.



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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS

 Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations(a)
Total 
Less Than
1 Year
 
1–3
Years
 
3–5
Years
 
More Than
5 Years
 (In thousands)
Long-term debt, including current maturities(b)
$925,503
 $43,753
 $55,500
 $55,500
 $770,750
Purchase obligations(c)
41,109
 18,785
 22,233
 91
 
Operating leases328,107
 24,071
 49,377
 43,861
 210,798
Total contractual cash obligations$1,294,719
 $86,609
 $127,110
 $99,452
 $981,548

(a)The Company has excluded $340.9 million in unrecognized tax benefits and related interest from the table above as we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period in which these liabilities might be paid. For additional information on income taxes, see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.
(b)Represents contractual amounts due including interest.
(c)The purchase obligations primarily include advertising commitments, which commitments are reducible or terminable such that these commitments can never exceed associated revenue by a meaningful amount. Purchase obligations also include minimum payments due under telecommunication contracts related to data transmission lines.
 
 Payments Due by Period 
Contractual Obligations(a)
 Total Less Than
1 Year
 1–3
Years
 3–5
Years
 More Than
5 Years
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Long-term debt(b)

 $193,508 $5,109 $24,399 $8,000 $156,000 

Purchase obligations(c)

  55,757  19,394  31,697  4,666   

Operating leases

  280,288  22,209  35,009  26,972  196,098 
            

Total contractual cash obligations

 $529,553 $46,712 $91,105 $39,638 $352,098 
            

(a)
The Company has excluded $303.1 million in unrecognized tax benefits and related interest from the table above as we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period in which these liabilities might be paid. For additional information on income taxes, see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

(b)
Represents contractual amounts due including interest.

(c)
The purchase obligations primarily include advertising commitments, which commitments are reducible or terminable such that these commitments can never exceed associated revenue by a meaningful amount. Purchase obligations also include minimum payments due under telecommunication contracts related to data transmission lines.
 Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
Other Commercial Commitments(d)
Total 
Less Than
1 Year
 
1–3
Years
 
3–5
Years
 
More Than
5 Years
 (In thousands)
Letters of credit$2,780
 $2,780
 $
 $
 $

(d)Commercial commitments are funding commitments that could potentially require registrant performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events.
 
 Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period 
Other Commercial Commitments*
 Total Amounts
Committed
 Less Than
1 Year
 1–3
Years
 3–5
Years
 More Than
5 Years
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Guarantee and letters of credit

 $8,676 $8,676 $ $ $ 
            

*
Commercial commitments are funding commitments that could potentially require registrant performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events, such as under a guarantee of debt or under lines of credit extended.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Other than the items described above, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2011.

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IAC'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING

IAC reports Operating Income Before Amortization as a supplemental measure to generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This measure is one of the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our businesses, on which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. We believe that investors should have access to, and we are obligated to provide, the same set of tools that we use in analyzing our results. This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measure presented by providing the comparable GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence, financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measure. We encourage investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measure, which we discuss below.

Definition of IAC's Non-GAAP Measure

        Operating Income Before Amortization is defined as operating income excluding, if applicable: (1) non-cash compensation expense, (2) amortization of non-cash marketing, (3) amortization and impairment of intangibles, (4)(3) goodwill impairment, and (5)(4) one-time items. We believe this measure is useful to investors because it represents the consolidated operating results from IAC's segments, taking into account depreciation, which we believe is an ongoing cost of doing business, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses. Operating Income Before Amortization has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses, including non-cash compensation non-cash marketing, and acquisition-related accounting.

One-Time Items

Operating Income Before Amortization is presented before one-time items, if applicable. These items are truly one-time in nature and non-recurring, infrequent or unusual, and have not occurred in the past two years or are not expected to recur in the next two years, in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission rules. GAAP results include one-time items. For the periods presented in this report, there are no one-time items.

Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From IAC's Non-GAAP Measure

        Non-cash compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants, including unvested grants assumed in acquisitions, of stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based RSUs. These expenses are not paid in cash, and we include the related shares in our fully diluted shares outstanding which, for stock options and RSUs, are included on a treasury method basis, and for performance-based RSUs are included on a treasury method basis once the performance conditions are met. Upon the exercise of certain stock options and vesting of RSUs and performance-based RSUs, the awards are settled, at the Company's discretion, on a net basis, with the Company remitting the required tax withholding amount from its current funds.

        Amortization of non-cash marketing consists of non-cash advertising credits secured from Universal Television as part of the transaction pursuant to which VUE was created, and the subsequent transaction by which IAC sold its partnership interests in VUE (collectively referred to as "NBC Universal Advertising"). The NBC Universal Advertising was available for television advertising on various NBC Universal network and cable channels without any cash cost. There are no NBC Universal Advertising credits available as all credits were used prior to December 31, 2009.

        The NBC Universal Advertising is excluded from Operating Income Before Amortization because it is non-cash and generally is incremental to the advertising the Company otherwise secures as a result


of its ordinary cost/benefit marketing planning process. Accordingly, the Company's aggregate level of advertising, and the increased concentration of that advertising on NBC Universal network and cable channels, does not reflect what our advertising effort would otherwise be without these credits. As a result, management believes that treating the NBC Universal Advertising as an expense does not appropriately reflect its true cost/benefit relationship, nor does it best reflect the Company's long-term level of advertising expenditures. Nonetheless, while the benefits directly attributable to television advertising are always difficult to determine, and especially so with respect to the NBC Universal Advertising due to its incrementality and heavy concentration, it is likely that the Company does derive benefits from it, though management believes such benefits are generally less than those received through its regular advertising for the reasons stated above. Operating Income Before Amortization therefore has the limitation of including those benefits while excluding the associated expense.

Amortization of intangibles (including impairment of intangibles, if applicable) and goodwill impairment (if applicable) are non-cash expenses relating primarily to acquisitions. At the time of an acquisition, the identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired company, such as customer lists,content, technology, advertiser and supplier agreements,relationships and customer lists, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives. Value is also assigned to acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets, which comprise trade names and trademarks, and goodwill that are not subject to amortization. An impairment is recorded when the carrying value of an intangible asset or goodwill exceeds its fair value. While it is likely that we will have significant intangible amortization expense as we continue to acquire companies, we believe that intangible assets represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition and the related amortization and impairment charges of intangible assets or goodwill, if applicable, are not ongoing costs of doing business.


RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME BEFORE AMORTIZATION

For a reconciliation of Operating Income Before Amortization to operating income (loss) by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, see Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements.


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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The following disclosure is provided to supplement the descriptions of IAC's accounting policies contained in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in regard to significant areas of judgment. Management of the Company is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates, judgments and assumptions impact the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Because of the size of the financial statement elements to which they relate, some of our accounting policies and estimates have a more significant impact on our consolidated financial statements than others. What follows is a discussion of some of our more significant accounting policies and estimates.

Recoverability of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist of the Company's acquired trade names and trademarks, are testedassessed annually for impairment as of October 1 or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset below its carrying value. The annual assessments identified impairment charges in 2010 related to the Shoebuy and IAC Search & MediaApplications reporting units and in 2009 related to the IAC Search & Media reporting unit.units. These impairment charges are more fully described above in "Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009".2010." The value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets that is subject to annual assessment for impairment is $1.4$1.6 billion and $351.5$379.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2011.

2012.

In 2012, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-08, "Testing Goodwill impairmentfor Impairment," which gives companies the option to qualitatively assess whether it is determinedmore likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, no further assessment of that reporting unit's goodwill is necessary. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value then goodwill must be tested for impairment using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of each of the Company's reporting units to its carrying value, including goodwill. In performing the first step, the Company determines the fair value of a reporting unit using a discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis. Determining fair value requires the exercise of significant judgment, including judgment about the amount and timing of expected future cash flows and appropriate discount rates. The expected cash flows used in the DCF analyses are based on the Company's most recent budget and, for years beyond the budget, the Company's estimates, which are based, in part, on forecasted growth rates. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses are intended to reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows of the respective reporting units. Assumptions used in the DCF analyses, including the discount rate, are assessed annually based on the reporting units' current results and forecast, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual goodwill impairment assessment ranged from 13% to 25% in 2012 and 13% to 20% in both 2011 and 2010.2011. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with its carrying value to measure the amount of impairment, if any. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. In other words, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid. If the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

        The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The


estimates of fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets are determined using an avoided royalty DCF valuation analysis. Significant judgments inherent in this analysis include the selection of appropriate royalty and discount rates and estimating the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses are intended to reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets. The royalty rates used in the DCF analyses are based upon an estimate of the royalty rates that a market participant would pay to license the Company's trade names and trademarks. Assumptions used in the avoided royalty DCF analyses, including the discount rate and royalty rate, are assessed annually based on the actual and projected cash flows related to the asset, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual indefinite-lived impairment assessment ranged from 13% to 20% in both 2011 and 2010, and the royalty rates used ranged from 1% to 9% in 2011 and 1% to 10% in 2010.

The fair value of each of the Company's sixseven reporting units, excluding Tutor which was acquired in December 2012, exceed their carrying values by more than 20% at October 1, 2011,2012, the date of our most recent annual impairment assessment. Any impairment charge that might result in the future would be determined based upon the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its implied fair value using the second step of the impairment analysis that is described above but, in any event, would not be expected to be lower than the excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit over its fair value. The primary driver in the DCF valuation analyses and the determination of the fair values of the Company's reporting units is the estimate of future revenue and profitability. Generally, the Company would expect to record an impairment if forecasted revenue and profitability are no longer expected to be achieved and as a result, the carrying value of a reporting unit(s) exceeds its fair value. This assessment would be based, in part, upon the performance of its businesses relative to budget, the Company's assessment of macroeconomic factors, industry and competitive dynamics and the strategies of its businesses in response to these factors.

We review the carrying value of all long-lived assets, comprising property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the carrying value is deemed not to be recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. During 2011 and 2010 the Company wrote-off certain capitalized software costs. These charges are more fully described above in "Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009".2010." The carrying value of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets is $286.2$374.5 million at December 31, 2011.

Income Taxes

Estimates of deferred income taxes and the significant items giving rise to the deferred assets and liabilities are shown in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, and reflect management's assessment of actual future taxes to be paid on items reflected in the consolidated financial statements, giving consideration to both timing and the probability of realization. As of December 31, 2011,2012, the balance of deferred tax liabilities, net, is $260.1$303.0 million. Actual income taxes could vary from these estimates due to future changes in income tax law, state income tax apportionment or the outcome of any review of our tax returns by the IRS,various tax authorities, as well as actual operating results of the Company that vary significantly from anticipated results.

We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on the two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second stepA tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold is to measure the tax benefitthen measured for purposes of financial statement recognition as the largest amount of benefit which is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. This measurement


step is inherently difficult and requires subjective estimations of such amounts to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and which may not accurately anticipate actual outcomes. At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of $462.8$496.8 million, including interest. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of issues raised in audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for income tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.

Stock-Based Compensation

As disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the Company estimated the fair value of stock options issued in 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 2.3%0.6%, 2.4%2.3% and 2.1%2.4%, respectively, a dividend yield of 1.2%, zero and zero, respectively, volatility factors of 30%31%, 30% and 59%30%, respectively, based on the historical stock price volatilities of IAC for 2011 and 2010 and peer companies operating in the same industry sector as IAC for 2009 and a weighted average expected term of the stock options of 4.4 years, 6.1 years and 5.6 years, and 4.9 years, respectively. The historical stock price volatilities in 2009 of peer companies was used due to the lack of sufficient historical IAC stock price volatilities subsequent to the 2008 spin-off. For stock options, including unvested stock options assumed in acquisitions, the value of the stock option is measured at the grant date (or acquisition date, if applicable) at fair value and expensed over the remaining vesting term. The impact on non-cash compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, assuming a 1% increase in the risk-free interest rate, a 10% increase in the volatility factor, and a one year increase in the weighted average expected term of the outstanding options would be an increase of $1.9$2.2 million, $9.1$10.4 million, and $5.7$5.0 million, respectively. The Company also issues RSUs and performance-based RSUs. For RSUs issued, the value of the instrument is measured at the grant date as the fair value of IAC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation expense over the vesting term. For performance-based RSUs issued, the value of the instrument is measured at

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the grant date as the fair value of IAC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term when the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.

Marketable Securities

The Company invests in certain marketable securities, which primarily consist of short-to-intermediate-term debt securities issued by states of the U.S. and subdivisions thereof and investment grade corporate issuers. The unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities, net of tax, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The specific-identification method is used to determine the cost of securities sold and the amount of unrealized gains and losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.

The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential other-than-temporary impairments of its investments. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is other-than-temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and whether it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of the amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded in current earnings and a new cost basis in the investment is established. Future events may result in reconsideration of the nature of losses as other-than-temporary and market and other factors may cause the value of the Company's investment in marketable securities to decline. During 2012, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $8.7 million related to one of its long-term marketable equity securities. This charge is more fully described above in "Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010,2010." During 2011, the Company did not consider any of its marketable securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired.



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Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company's cash equivalents, marketable debt securities and long-term debt.

debt, including the current portion thereof.

The Company invests its excess cash in certain cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, which consist primarily of money market instruments and short-to-intermediate-term debt securities issued by states of the U.S. and subdivisions thereof and investment grade corporate issuers. The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential impairment of its investments. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. During 2011,2012, the Company did not record any other-than-temporary impairment charges related to its cash equivalents and marketable debt securities.

Based on the Company's total investment in marketable debt securities at December 31, 2011,2012, a 100 basis point increase or decrease in the level of interest rates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of these securities by $1.9less than $0.1 million. Such potential increase or decrease in fair value is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of debt securities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period. Conversely, since almost all of the Company's cash and cash equivalents balance of $704.2$750.0 million is invested in short-term fixed or variable rate money market instruments, the Company would also earn more (less) interest income due to such an increase (decrease) in interest rates.

At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company's outstanding debt is $95.8$595.8 million, all of which pays interest at fixed rates. If market rates decline, the Company runs the risk that the related required payments on the fixed rate debt will exceed those based on market rates. A 100 basis point increase or decrease in the level of interest rates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of the fixed-rate debt by $10.8$49.9 million. Such potential increase or decrease in fair value is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of fixed-rate debt for all maturities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period.

Equity Price Risk

The Company is exposed to market risk as it relates to changes in the market value of its investments.

At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company has fourthree investments in equity securities of publicly traded companies. These available-for-sale marketable equity securities are reported at fair value based on their quoted market prices with any unrealized gain or loss, net of tax, included as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income"loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Investments in equity securities of publicly traded companies are exposed to significant fluctuations in fair value due to the volatility of the stock market. During 2011,2012, the Company did not record anyrecorded an $8.7 million other-than-temporary impairment chargescharge related to one of its available-for-sale marketable equity securities.

The other-than-temporary impairment charge is included in "Other (expense) income, net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

The Company conducts business in certain foreign markets, primarily in the European Union. The Company's primary exposure to foreign currency exchange risk relates to investments in foreign subsidiaries that transact business in a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar, primarily the Euro and British Pound Sterling. However, the exposure is mitigated since the Company has generally


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reinvested cash flows from international operations in order to grow the businesses. The statements of operations of the Company's international businesses are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in each applicable period. To the extent the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currency denominated transactions results in reduced revenue and operating results. Similarly, the Company's revenue and operating results will increase for our international operations if the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies. The Company is also exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to its assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency.

The economic impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements on the Company is often linked to variability in real growth, inflation, interest rates, governmental actions and other factors. These changes, if material, could cause the Company to adjust its financing and operating strategies. Foreign currency exchange gains and losses are not material to the Company's earnings in 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009.2010. As foreign currency exchange rates change, translation of the statements of operations of the Company's international businesses into U.S. dollars affects year-over-year comparability of operating results. Historically, the Company has not hedged foreign currency exchange risks because cash flows from international operations are generally reinvested locally. However, the Company periodically reviews its strategy for hedging foreign currency exchange risks. The

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Item 8.    Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
IAC/InterActiveCorp

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011.2012. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011,2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), IAC/InterActiveCorp's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011,2012, based on criteria established in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 29, 2012March 1, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.


/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York
March 1, 2013

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET


 December 31, December 31,

 2011 2010 2012 2011

 (In thousands, except share data)
 (In thousands, except share data)

ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

 $704,153 $742,099 $749,977
 $704,153

Marketable securities

 165,695 563,997 20,604
 165,695

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $7,309 and $8,848, respectively

 177,030 119,581 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $11,088 and $7,309, respectively229,830
 177,030

Other current assets

 112,255 118,308 156,339
 112,255
     

Total current assets

 1,159,133 1,543,985 1,156,750
 1,159,133

Property and equipment, net

 259,588 267,928 270,512
 259,588

Goodwill

 1,358,524 989,493 1,616,154
 1,358,524

Intangible assets, net

 378,107 245,044 482,904
 378,107

Long-term investments

 173,752 200,721 161,278
 173,752

Other non-current assets

 80,761 81,908 118,230
 80,761
     

TOTAL ASSETS

 $3,409,865 $3,329,079 $3,805,828
 $3,409,865
     

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    

LIABILITIES:

    
Current maturities of long-term debt$15,844
 $

Accounts payable, trade

 $64,398 $56,375 98,314
 64,398

Deferred revenue

 126,297 78,175 155,499
 126,297

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 343,490 222,323 355,232
 343,490
     

Total current liabilities

 534,185 356,873 624,889
 534,185

Long-term debt

 95,844 95,844 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities580,000
 95,844

Income taxes payable

 450,533 475,685 479,945
 450,533

Deferred income taxes

 302,213 270,501 323,403
 302,213

Other long-term liabilities

 16,601 20,239 31,830
 16,601
   

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

 
50,349
 
59,869
 58,126
 50,349
   

Commitments and contingencies

 
 
   

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

    

Common stock $.001 par value; authorized 1,600,000,000 shares; issued 234,100,950 and 225,873,751 shares, respectively, and outstanding 77,126,881 and 84,078,621 shares, respectively

 234 226 

Class B convertible common stock $.001 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued 16,157,499 shares and outstanding 5,789,499 and 4,289,499 shares, respectively

 16 16 
Common stock $.001 par value; authorized 1,600,000,000 shares; issued 250,982,079 and 234,100,950 shares, respectively, and outstanding 78,471,784 and 77,126,881 shares, respectively251
 234
Class B convertible common stock $.001 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued 16,157,499 shares and outstanding 5,789,499 shares, respectively16
 16

Additional paid-in capital

 11,280,173 11,047,884 11,607,367
 11,280,173

Accumulated deficit

 (477,785) (652,018)(318,519) (477,785)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 (12,443) 17,546 

Treasury stock 167,342,069 and 153,663,130 shares, respectively

 (8,885,146) (8,363,586)
     
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(32,169) (12,443)
Treasury stock 182,878,295 and 167,342,069 shares, respectively(9,601,218) (8,885,146)

Total IAC shareholders' equity

 1,905,049 2,050,068 1,655,728
 1,905,049

Noncontrolling interests

 55,091  51,907
 55,091
     

Total shareholders' equity

 1,960,140 2,050,068 1,707,635
 1,960,140
     

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $3,409,865 $3,329,079 $3,805,828
 $3,409,865
     

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS


 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,

 2011 2010 2009 2012 2011 2010

 (In thousands, except per share data)
 (In thousands, except per share data)

Revenue

 $2,059,444 $1,636,815 $1,346,695 $2,800,933
 $2,059,444
 $1,636,815

Costs and expenses:

      

Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 761,244 593,816 429,849 992,470
 761,244
 593,816

Selling and marketing expense

 614,174 492,206 463,439 898,761
 614,174
 492,206

General and administrative expense

 328,728 316,500 282,393 396,013
 328,728
 316,500

Product development expense

 78,760 65,097 57,843 101,869
 78,760
 65,097

Depreciation

 56,719 63,897 61,391 52,481
 56,719
 63,897

Amortization of intangibles

 22,057 27,472 157,031 35,771
 22,057
 27,472

Amortization of non-cash marketing

   15,868 

Goodwill impairment

  28,032 916,868 
 
 28,032
       

Total costs and expenses

 1,861,682 1,587,020 2,384,682 2,477,365
 1,861,682
 1,587,020
       

Operating income (loss)

 197,762 49,795 (1,037,987)
Operating income323,568
 197,762
 49,795

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

 (36,300) (25,676) (14,014)(25,345) (36,300) (25,676)

Other income (expense), net

 10,060 (1,433) 105,002 
       

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 171,522 22,686 (946,999)

Income tax benefit (provision)

 4,047 (32,079) (9,474)
       
Other (expense) income, net(9,161) 10,060
 (1,433)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes289,062
 171,522
 22,686
Income tax (provision) benefit(119,215) 4,047
 (32,079)

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 175,569 (9,393) (956,473)169,847
 175,569
 (9,393)

Gain on Liberty Exchange

  140,768  
 
 140,768

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 (3,992) (37,023) (23,439)(9,051) (3,992) (37,023)
       

Net earnings (loss)

 171,577 94,352 (979,912)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 2,656 5,007 1,090 
       

Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders

 $174,233 $99,359 $(978,822)
Net earnings160,796
 171,577
 94,352
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,530) 2,656
 5,007
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$159,266
 $174,233
 $99,359
            

Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:

      

Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

 $2.05 $(0.04)$(6.89)$1.95
 $2.05
 $(0.04)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

 $1.89 $(0.04)$(6.89)$1.81
 $1.89
 $(0.04)

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 $2.01 $0.93 $(7.06)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 $1.85 $0.93 $(7.06)
Basic earnings per share$1.85
 $2.01
 $0.93
Diluted earnings per share$1.71
 $1.85
 $0.93
     
Dividends declared per share$0.72
 $0.12
 $
     

Non-cash compensation expense by function:

      

Cost of revenue

 $5,359 $4,510 $3,137 $6,219
 $5,359
 $4,510

Selling and marketing expense

 4,807 4,228 3,191 4,760
 4,807
 4,228

General and administrative expense

 70,894 69,082 58,905 68,640
 70,894
 69,082

Product development expense

 7,528 6,460 4,848 6,006
 7,528
 6,460
       

Total non-cash compensation expense

 $88,588 $84,280 $70,081 $85,625
 $88,588
 $84,280
       

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


 
  
  
 Class B
Convertible
Common
Stock $.001
Par Value
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 Common
Stock $.001
Par Value
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
  
  
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
  
  
 
 
 Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 Accumulated
Deficit
 Treasury
Stock
 Noncontrolling
Interests
  
 
 
 $ Shares $ Shares Total 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Balance as of December 31, 2008

 $210  210,217 $16  16,157 $10,731,149 $227,445 $2,180 $(6,914,329)$ $4,046,671 

Comprehensive loss:

                               

Net loss attributable to IAC shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2009

            (978,822)       (978,822)

Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax provision of $2,186

              14,918      14,918 

Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision of $1,440

              7,405      7,405 
                              

Comprehensive loss

                            (956,499)
                              

Non-cash compensation expense

          69,629          69,629 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes

  1  834      7,430          7,431 

Income tax provision related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other

          (11,737)         (11,737)

Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of warrants

  12  11,607      152,682          152,694 

Purchase of treasury stock

                (554,203)   (554,203)

Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustment

          (1,033)         (1,033)

Settlement of vested stock-based awards denominated in subsidiaries' equity, net of tax

          (10,044)         (10,044)

Spin-off of HSNi, ILG, Ticketmaster and Tree.com to shareholders

          4,052          4,052 
                      

Balance as of December 31, 2009

 $223  222,658 $16  16,157 $10,942,128 $(751,377)$24,503 $(7,468,532)$ $2,746,961 

Comprehensive income:

                               

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2010

            99,359        99,359 

Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax benefit of $4,711

              (4,237)     (4,237)

Change in net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of tax benefit of $1,555

              (2,720)     (2,720)
                              

Comprehensive income

                            92,402 
                              

Non-cash compensation expense

          85,048          85,048 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes

  3  2,864      30,930          30,933 

Income tax provision related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other

          (12,237)         (12,237)

Purchase of treasury stock

                (530,885)   (530,885)

Receipt of stock from Liberty Media Corporation

                (364,169)   (364,169)

Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustment

          2,059          2,059 

Settlement of vested stock-based awards denominated in a subsidiary's equity, net of tax

    352      (44)         (44)
                      

Balance as of December 31, 2010

 $226  225,874 $16  16,157 $11,047,884 $(652,018)$17,546 $(8,363,586)$ $2,050,068 

Comprehensive income:

                               

Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2011

            174,233      (2,417) 171,816 

Change in foreign currency translation adjustment

              (41,201)   (5,269) (46,470)

Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision of $5,460

              11,212      11,212 
                              

Comprehensive income

                          (7,686) 136,558 
                              

Noncontrolling interests related to acquisition of Meetic S.A. 

                  64,831  64,831 

Non-cash compensation expense

          86,725        1,049  87,774 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes

  5  5,010      56,731          56,736 

Income tax benefit related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other

          28,363          28,363 

Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of warrants

  3  3,217      76,039          76,042 

Cash dividend declared on common stock

          (11,296)       (3,103) (14,399)

Purchase of treasury stock

                (518,637)   (518,637)

Receipt of stock from Liberty Media Corporation

                (2,923)   (2,923)

Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests adjustment

          (4,273)         (4,273)
                      

Balance as of December 31, 2011

 $234  234,101 $16  16,157 $11,280,173 $(477,785)$(12,443)$(8,885,146)$55,091 $1,960,140 
                      
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Net earnings$160,796
 $171,577
 $94,352
Other comprehensive income (loss):     
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment (net of tax benefit of $4,711 in 2010)712
 (49,438) (4,504)
Change in net unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities
(net of tax benefit of $3,981 in 2012, tax provision of $5,460 in
2011, and tax benefit of $1,555 in 2010)
(19,827) 11,212
 (2,720)
Total other comprehensive loss(19,115) (38,226) (7,224)
Comprehensive income141,681
 133,351
 87,128
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,141) 10,893
 5,274
Comprehensive income attributable to IAC shareholders$139,540
 $144,244
 $92,402


The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSSHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations:

          

Net earnings (loss)

 $171,577 $94,352 $(979,912)

Less: loss (earnings) from discontinued operations, net of tax

  3,992  (103,745) 23,439 
        

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

  175,569  (9,393) (956,473)

Adjustments to reconcile earnings (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations:

          

Non-cash compensation expense

  88,588  84,280  70,081 

Depreciation

  56,719  63,897  61,391 

Amortization of intangibles

  22,057  27,472  157,031 

Amortization of non-cash marketing

      15,868 

Goodwill impairment

    28,032  916,868 

Impairment of long-term investments

    7,844  4,936 

Deferred income taxes

  (35,483) (6,074) 27,707 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

  36,300  25,676  14,014 

Gain on sale of Match Europe

      (132,244)

Gain on sales of investments

  (1,974) (3,989) (28,835)

Decrease in the fair value of the derivative asset related to Arcandor AG stock

      58,097 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:

          

Accounts receivable

  (58,314) (32,901) (18,121)

Other current assets

  1,287  (8,636) 6,458 

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

  57,228  54,188  18,825 

Income taxes payable

  (29,215) 76,749  109,009 

Deferred revenue

  48,950  19,653  14,238 

Other, net

  10,674  13,909  9,697 
        

Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations

  372,386  340,707  348,547 
        

Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:

          

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

  (278,469) (17,333) (85,534)

Capital expenditures

  (39,954) (39,829) (33,938)

Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities

  584,935  763,326  229,583 

Purchases of marketable debt securities

  (203,970) (838,155) (586,274)

Proceeds from sales of investments

  15,214  5,324  64,046 

Purchases of long-term investments

  (90,245) (2,283) (6,482)

Dividend received from Meetic

    11,355   

Other, net

  (12,697) (501) (4,041)
        

Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations

  (25,186) (118,096) (422,640)
        

Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:

          

Purchase of treasury stock

  (507,765) (539,598) (545,489)

Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes

  132,785  25,939  151,933 

Payment of dividends to IAC shareholders

  (10,668)    

Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards

  22,166  14,291  796 

Settlement of vested stock-based awards denominated in subsidiaries' equity

      (14,331)

Liberty Exchange

    (217,921)  

Other, net

  (8,751) 79  1,294 
        

Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations

  (372,233) (717,210) (405,797)
        

Total cash used in continuing operations

  (25,033) (494,599) (479,890)

Total cash used in discontinued operations

  (8,417) (7,545) (24,708)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

  (4,496) (1,754) 5,601 
        

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

  (37,946) (503,898) (498,997)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  742,099  1,245,997  1,744,994 
        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $704,153 $742,099 $1,245,997 
        
    IAC Shareholders' Equity    
                         
    Common Stock $.001 Par Value Class B Convertible Common Stock $.001 Par Value 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Treasury
Stock
      
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
  $ Shares $ Shares  Accumulated Deficit   
Total IAC
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
    (In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2009$28,180
  $223
 222,658
 $16
 16,157
 $10,942,128
 $(751,377) $24,503
 $(7,468,532) $2,746,961
 $
 $2,746,961
Net (loss) earnings for the year ended December 31, 2010(5,007)  
 
 
 
 
 99,359
 
 
 99,359
 
 99,359
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(267)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (6,957) 
 (6,957) 
 (6,957)
Noncontrolling interests related to acquisitions23,583
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interests created by a decrease in the ownership of a subsidiary contributed to a consolidated Latin American venture15,750
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash compensation expense
  
 
 
 
 85,048
 
 
 
 85,048
 
 85,048
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes
  3
 2,864
 
 
 30,930
 
 
 
 30,933
 
 30,933
Income tax provision related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other
  
 
 
 
 (12,237) 
 
 
 (12,237) 
 (12,237)
Purchase of treasury stock
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (530,885) (530,885) 
 (530,885)
Receipt of stock in the Liberty Exchange
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (364,169) (364,169) 
 (364,169)
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fair value(2,059)  
 
 
 
 2,059
 
 
 
 2,059
 
 2,059
Other(311)  
 352
 
 
 (44) 
 
 
 (44) 
 (44)
Balance as of December 31, 2010$59,869
  $226
 225,874
 $16
 16,157
 $11,047,884
 $(652,018) $17,546
 $(8,363,586) $2,050,068
 $
 $2,050,068
Net (loss) earnings for the year ended December 31, 2011(239)  
 
 
 
 
 174,233
 
 
 174,233
 (2,417) 171,816
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(2,968)  
 
 
 
 
 
 (29,989) 
 (29,989) (5,269) (35,258)
Noncontrolling interests related to acquisition of Meetic S.A. 36,656
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 64,831
 64,831
Decrease in redeemable noncontrolling interests in a consolidated Latin American venture resulting from the acquisition of Meetic(37,917)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash compensation expense
  
 
 
 
 86,725
 
 
 
 86,725
 1,049
 87,774
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes
  5
 5,010
 
 
 56,731
 
 
 
 56,736
 
 56,736
Income tax benefit related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other
  
 
 
 
 28,363
 
 
 
 28,363
 
 28,363
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of warrants
  3
 3,217
 
 
 76,039
 
 
 
 76,042
 
 76,042
Dividends
  
 
 
 
 (11,296) 
 
 
 (11,296) (3,103) (14,399)
Purchase of treasury stock
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (518,637) (518,637) 
 (518,637)
Receipt of stock in the Liberty Exchange
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (2,923) (2,923) 
 (2,923)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests(5,779)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fair value4,273
  
 
 
 
 (4,273) 
 
 
 (4,273) 
 (4,273)
Other(3,546)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011$50,349
  $234
 234,101
 $16
 16,157
 $11,280,173
 $(477,785) $(12,443) $(8,885,146) $1,905,049
 $55,091
 $1,960,140


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)


    IAC Shareholders' Equity    
                         
    Common Stock $.001 Par Value Class B Convertible Common Stock $.001 Par Value 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Treasury
Stock
      
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
  $ Shares $ Shares  Accumulated Deficit   
Total IAC
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
    (In thousands)
Net (loss) earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012(1,118)  
 
 
 
 
 159,266
 
 
 159,266
 2,648
 161,914
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax207
  
 
 
 
 
 
 (19,726) 
 (19,726) 404
 (19,322)
Non-cash compensation expense
  
 
 
 
 82,807
 
 
 
 82,807
 2,818
 85,625
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes
  5
 5,153
 
 
 (16,503) 
 
 
 (16,498) 
 (16,498)
Income tax benefit related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other
  
 
 
 
 49,967
 
 
 
 49,967
 
 49,967
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of warrants
  12
 11,728
 
 
 284,099
 
 
 
 284,111
 
 284,111
Dividends
  
 
 
 
 (68,901) 
 
 
 (68,901) 
 (68,901)
Purchase of treasury stock
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (716,072) (716,072) 
 (716,072)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests(2,955)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fair value4,275
  
 
 
 
 (4,275) 
 
 
 (4,275) 
 (4,275)
Transfer from noncontrolling interests to redeemable noncontrolling interests10,049
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (10,049) (10,049)
Other(2,681)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 995
 995
Balance as of December 31, 2012$58,126
  $251
 250,982
 $16
 16,157
 $11,607,367
 $(318,519) $(32,169) $(9,601,218) $1,655,728
 $51,907
 $1,707,635
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.



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 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations:     
Net earnings$160,796
 $171,577
 $94,352
Less: (loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax(9,051) (3,992) 103,745
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations169,847
 175,569
 (9,393)
Adjustments to reconcile earnings (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations:     
Non-cash compensation expense85,625
 88,588
 84,280
Depreciation52,481
 56,719
 63,897
Amortization of intangibles35,771
 22,057
 27,472
Goodwill impairment
 
 28,032
Impairment of long-term investments8,685
 
 7,844
Deferred income taxes37,076
 (35,483) (6,074)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates25,345
 36,300
 25,676
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:     
Accounts receivable(30,991) (58,314) (32,901)
Other current assets(22,991) 1,287
 (8,636)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities(14,384) 57,228
 54,188
Income taxes payable(10,091) (29,215) 76,749
Deferred revenue1,864
 48,950
 19,653
Other, net16,290
 8,700
 9,920
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations354,527
 372,386
 340,707
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:     
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(411,035) (278,469) (17,333)
Capital expenditures(51,201) (39,954) (39,829)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable debt securities195,501
 584,935
 763,326
Purchases of marketable debt securities(53,952) (203,970) (838,155)
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments14,194
 15,214
 5,324
Purchases of long-term investments(36,094) (90,245) (2,283)
Dividend received from Meetic S.A.
 
 11,355
Other, net(9,501) (12,697) (501)
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations(352,088) (25,186) (118,096)
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:     
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt500,000
 
 
Purchase of treasury stock(691,830) (507,765) (539,598)
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes262,841
 132,785
 25,939
Dividends(68,163) (10,668) 
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards57,101
 22,166
 14,291
Liberty Exchange
 
 (217,921)
Other, net(15,648) (8,751) 79
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to continuing operations44,301
 (372,233) (717,210)
Total cash provided by (used in) continuing operations46,740
 (25,033) (494,599)
Total cash used in discontinued operations(3,472) (8,417) (7,545)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents2,556
 (4,496) (1,754)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents45,824
 (37,946) (503,898)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period704,153
 742,099
 1,245,997
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$749,977
 $704,153
 $742,099
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION

IAC operatesis a leading media and internet company comprised of more than 50 leading150 brands and diversified Internet businessesproducts, including Ask.com, About.com, Match.com, HomeAdvisor.com and Vimeo.com. Focused in the areas of search, applications, online dating, local and media, IAC's family of websites is one of largest in the world, with more than a billion monthly visits across 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world.than 30 countries. IAC includes the businesses comprising its Search segment; its& Applications, Match, Local, Media and ServiceMagic segments; the businesses comprising its Media & Other segment;segments, as well as investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

All references to "IAC," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us" in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Search

 & Applications

Our Search & Applications segment consists of Mindspark, a digital consumer products business consisting of our B2C operations, through which we develop, market and distribute downloadable applications, and our B2B operations, through which we provide customized browser-based applications for software and media companies; destination websites,of: Websites, including Ask.com, About.com and Dictionary.com, through which we provide search services and additional services;content; and CityGrid Media, an online media company that aggregatesApplications, including our direct to consumer downloadable applications business ("B2C") and integrates local contentour partnership operations ("B2B"), as well as our Ask.com and advertising for distribution to publishers across web and mobile platforms.

Dictionary.com downloadable applications.

Match
Match

Through the brands and businesses within our Match segment, we are a leading provider of subscription-based and advertiser-supportedad-supported online personals services in the United StatesNorth America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and various jurisdictions abroad.Asia. We provide these services through websites and applications that we own and operate, as well asoperate. Our European operations are conducted through our mobile applications. Through Match, we own an 81% stake in Meetic, S.A. ("Meetic"), a European online dating companywhich is based in France. See Note 5 for additional information related to the Meetic acquisition.

ServiceMagic

        ServiceMagic

Local
Our Local segment consists of HomeAdvisor (formerly ServiceMagic) and CityGrid Media. HomeAdvisor is a leading online marketplace for matching consumers with home services professionals in the United States thatStates. HomeAdvisor connects consumers, by way of patented proprietary technologies, with home and other local serviceservices professionals, all of which are pre-screened and the majority of which are customer-rated. Through ServiceMagic International, we operatea majority investment, HomeAdvisor also operates businesses in the local lead generationonline home services space in France and the United Kingdom.

Kingdom under various brands. CityGrid Media & Other

is an online media company that owns and operates CityGrid, an advertising network that integrates local content and advertising for distribution to both affiliated and third party publishers across web and mobile platforms, as well as proprietary websites, such as Citysearch.com and Urbanspoon.com, through which consumers can access local merchant information and reviews online.

Media
Our Media & Other segment consists primarily of Vimeo, Electus, Connected Ventures (which operates CollegeHumor Media and Notional), Vimeo, Pronto,News_Beast (formerly The Newsweek/DailyBeast Company) and DailyBurn.
Other
Our Other segment consists primarily of Shoebuy, a leading internet retailer of footwear and Hatch Labs.

related apparel and accessories, and Tutor, an online tutoring solution which was acquired in December 2012.

Discontinued Operations

On December 1, 2010, IAC exchanged (on a tax-free basis) the stock of a wholly-owned subsidiary that held our Evite, Gifts.com and IAC Advertising Solutions businesses and $217.9$217.9 million in cash for substantially all of Liberty Media Corporation's ("Liberty") equity stake in IAC (the "Liberty Exchange"). See Note 12 for additional information related to this exchange. In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2010, InstantAction ceased operations. Evite, Gifts.com, IAC Advertising Solutions and InstantAction were previously reported in IAC's former Media & Other segment. IAC Advertising Solutions was previously



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NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION (Continued)

reported in IAC's Search segment through December 31, 2009 and IAC's Media & Other segment for the year ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Consolidation and Accounting for Investments

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, all entities that are wholly-owned by the Company and all entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest, whether through voting interests or variable interests. The Company's consolidated financial statements include one variable interest entity, in which the Company has a controlling financial interest through voting rights and is also the primary beneficiary.interest. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

Investments in entities in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial matters of the investee, but does not have a controlling financial interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in entities in which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and

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financial matters of the investee are accounted for using the cost method. The Company evaluates each cost and equity method investment for impairment on a quarterly basis and recognizes an impairment loss if a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. Such impairment evaluations include, but are not limited to: the current business environment, including competition; going concern considerations such as financial condition and the rate at which the investee company utilizes cash and the investee company's ability to obtain additional financing to achieve its business plan; the need for changes to the investee company's existing business model due to changing business environments and its ability to successfully implement necessary changes; and comparable valuations. If the Company has not identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of a cost method investment, then the fair value of such cost method investment is not estimated, as it is impracticable to do so.

Accounting Estimates

Management of the Company is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions during the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). These estimates, judgments and assumptions impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and judgments including those related toto: the fair values of marketable securities and other investments,investments; the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets,assets; the useful lives and recovery of definite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment,equipment; the carrying value of accounts receivable, including the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts and other revenue related reserves,reserves; the reserves for income tax contingencies,contingencies; the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assetsassets; and the fair value of and forfeiture rates for stock-based awards, among others. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience, its forecasts and budgets and other factors that the Company considers relevant.



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NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services are rendered or merchandise is delivered to customers, the fee or price charged is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Deferred revenue is recorded when payments are received in advance of the Company's rendering of services or delivery of merchandise.

Search

& Applications

The Search & Applications segment's revenue consists principally of advertising revenue which is generated primarily through the display of paid listings in response to search queries, as well as from advertisements appearing on its destination search websites and portals and certain third party websites and the syndication of search results generated by Ask-branded destination search websites. The Company obtains the substantial majority of its paid listings from third-party providers, primarily Google Inc. ("Google"). Paid listings are priced on a price per click and when the Company delivers a user's click to a paid listing supplied by Google, Google bills the advertiser and shares a portion of its resulting paid listing fee with the Company. The Company recognizes paid listing revenue from Google when it delivers the user's click. In cases where the user's click is generated by a third party site, the Company recognizes the amount due from Google as revenue and records the revenue share obligation to the third-party site as traffic acquisition costs.

Match
Match's revenue consists primarily of subscription fee revenue generated from customers who subscribe to online personals services on Match.com and most of Match's other personals websites. Subscription fee revenue is recognized over the terms of the applicable subscriptions, which primarily range from one to six months. Deferred revenue at Match is $103.9 million and $94.9 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Match also earns revenue from online advertising, primarily from OkCupid, which was acquired in January 2011. Online advertising revenue is recognized every time an ad is displayed.
Local
HomeAdvisor's lead acceptance revenue is generated and recognized when an in-network home service professional is delivered a consumer lead. HomeAdvisor's activation revenue is generated through the enrollment and activation of a new home service professional. Activation revenue is initially deferred and recognized over 24 months. Deferred revenue at HomeAdvisor is $3.0 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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CityGrid Media's revenue is primarily generated through the sale of local and national online advertising. There are several types of internet advertisements, and the way in which advertising revenue is earned varies among them. Depending upon the terms, revenue might be earned every time a user clicks on an ad, every time an ad is displayed, or every time a user clicks-through on the ad and takes a specified action on the destination site.

Media
Match

        Match'sRevenue of media businesses included in this segment is generated primarily through advertising, media production and subscriptions. Advertising revenue consists primarily ofis recognized every time an ad is displayed or over the period earned, media production revenue is recognized based on delivery and acceptance and subscription fee revenue generated from customers who subscribe to online personals services on Match.com and most of Match's other personals websites. Subscription fee revenue is recognized over the terms of the applicable subscriptions, which primarily range from are one to six months. Deferred revenue at Match totaled $94.9 million and $57.4 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Match also earns revenue from online advertising, primarily from OkCupid, which was acquired in January 2011. Online advertising revenue is recognized every time an ad is displayed.

ServiceMagic month or

        ServiceMagic's lead acceptance revenue is generated and recognized when an in-network home service professional is delivered a consumer lead. ServiceMagic's activation revenue is generated through the enrollment and activation of a new home service professional. Activation revenue is initially deferred and recognized over 24 months. Prior to 2010, the period of recognition was 36 months. The change was based on an updated estimate of the economic life of an in-network home service professional. Deferred revenue totaled $3.8 million and $5.0 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

one year.

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Media & Other

Shoebuy's revenue consists of merchandise sales, reduced by incentive discounts and sales returns, and is recognized when delivery to the customer has occurred. Delivery is considered to have occurred when the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership, which is on the date of shipment. AllowancesAccruals for returned merchandise are based on historical experience. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recorded as revenue. The costs associated with shipping goods to customers are recorded as cost of revenue. Revenue of media businesses included in this segment is generated primarily through online advertising, media production and subscriptions. Online advertising revenue is recognized every time an ad is displayed or over the period earned, media production revenue is recognized based on delivery and acceptance and subscription fee revenue is recognized over the terms of the applicable subscriptions, which are one month or one year.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and short-term investments, with maturities of less than 91 days from the date of purchase. Domestically, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA rated treasury and government agency money market funds and commercial paper rated A2/P2 or better.funds. Internationally, cash equivalents primarily consist of AAA prime and governmentrated money market funds and time deposits.

Marketable Securities

The Company invests in certain marketable securities, which primarily consist of short-to-intermediate-term debt securities issued by states of the U.S. and subdivisions thereof and investment grade corporate issuers. The Company only invests in marketable securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity and the ability to readily convert investments into cash to fund current operations or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. From time to time, the Company may invest in marketable equity securities as part of its investment strategy. All marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. The unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities, net of tax, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The specific-identification method is used to determine the cost of securities sold and the amount of unrealized gains and losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.

The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential other-than-temporary impairments of its investments. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is other-than-temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and whether it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before the recovery of the amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded in current earnings and a new cost basis in the investment is established.



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NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at amounts due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves. Accounts receivable outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts receivable are past due, the Company's previous loss history, the specific customer's ability to pay its obligation to the Company and the condition of the general economy and the customer's industry. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. The Company also maintains allowances to reserve for potential credits issued to customers or other revenue adjustments. The amount of these reserves are based, in part, on historical experience.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, including significant improvements, are recorded at cost. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.


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Asset Category
Estimated
Estimated
Useful Lives

Buildings and leasehold improvements

3 to 39 Years

Computer equipment and capitalized software

2 to 3 Years

Furniture and other equipment

3 to 10 Years

The Company capitalizes certain internal use software costs including external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the software and compensation and other employee-related costs for personnel directly associated with the development of the software. Capitalization of such costs begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended purpose. During 2011, the Company wrote-off $4.9 million in capitalized software costs associated with the exit of the Company's direct sponsored listings business. The net book value of capitalized internal use software amounted to $29.2is $33.4 million and $33.9$29.2 million as of at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and 2010, respectively.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill acquired in business combinations is assigned to the reporting unit(s) that are expected to benefit from the combination as of the acquisition date. The Company testsassesses goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of October 1, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset below its carrying value. In 2012, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-08, "Testing Goodwill for Impairment", which gives companies the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, no further assessment of that reporting unit's goodwill is necessary. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the goodwill must be tested using a two-step process based on prior accounting guidance, and if the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded. IfThe Company also adopted Accounting Standards Update 2012-02 "Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment" in 2012, which gives companies the carryingoption to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. If it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value, the fair value of the asset does not need to be determined. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value, then the indefinite-lived intangible asset must be tested based on prior accounting guidance, and if its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded. See Note 6 for discussion of impairment charges recorded in 2010 and 2009.2010. There wereare no impairment charges recorded in 2012 and 2011.



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The Company's reporting units are consistent with its determination of its operating segments. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company's operating segments, reporting units and reportable segments are as follows:

Operating Segment
and
Reporting Unit
Reportable
Segment
IAC Search & MediaApplications Search
CityGrid MediaSearch & Applications
Match Match
ServiceMagicHomeAdvisor ServiceMagicLocal
ShoebuyCityGrid Media Media & OtherLocal
Connected Ventures Media &
DailyBurnMedia
ShoebuyOther
TutorOther

Media &and Other includesinclude other operating segments that do not have goodwill. See Note 15 for additional information regarding the Company's method of determining operating and reportable segments.

The fair value of each of the Company's sixseven reporting units, excluding Tutor which was acquired in December 2012, exceed their carrying values by more than 20% at October 1, 2011,2012, the date of our most recent annual impairment assessment.


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Long-Lived Assets and Intangible Assets with Definite Lives

Long-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment and intangible assets with definite lives, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the carrying value is deemed not to be recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets is computed either on a straight-line basis or based on the period in which the economic benefits of the asset will be realized.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company categorizes its assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

Level 1: Observable inputs obtained from independent sources, such as quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

Level 2: Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. The fair value of the Company's Level 2 financial assets isare primarily obtained from observable market prices for identical underlying securities that may not be actively traded. Certain of these securities may have different market prices from multiple market data sources, in which case an average market price is used.

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The Company's non-financial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment, as well as equity and cost method investments, are measured atadjusted to fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized. Such fair value measurements are based predominantly on Level 3 inputs. See Note 6 for a discussion of goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges and Note 8 for a discussion of impairment charges related to equity and cost method investments.

Traffic Acquisition Costs

Traffic acquisition costs consist of payments made to partners who distribute Mindspark'sour B2B customized browser-based applications, integrate our paid listings into their websites or direct traffic to our websites. These payments include amounts based on revenue share and other arrangements. The Company expenses these payments as a component of cost of revenue in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Advertising Costs (excluding Amortization of Non-Cash Marketing)

Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred (when the advertisement first runs for production costs that are initially capitalized) and represent online marketing, including fees paid to search engines and third parties that distribute Mindspark'sour B2C downloadable applications, and offline marketing, principally television and radio advertising. Advertising expense was $497.2is $779.7 million $371.2, $497.2 million and $347.8$371.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The Company capitalizes and amortizes the costs associated with certain distribution arrangements that require it to pay a fee per access point delivered. These access points are generally in the form of downloadable applications associated with Mindspark'sour B2C operations. These fees are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the access points to the extent the Company can reasonably estimate a probable future economic benefit and the period over which such benefit will be realized (generally 18 months). Otherwise, the fees are charged to expense as incurred.

Amortization of Non-Cash Marketing

        Amortization of non-cash marketing consists of non-cash advertising credits secured from Universal Television as part of the transaction pursuant to which Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP ("VUE") was created, and the subsequent transaction by which IAC sold its partnership interests in VUE (collectively referred to as the "NBC Universal Advertising"). The NBC Universal Advertising was available for television advertising on various NBC Universal network and cable channels without any cash cost. All NBC Universal Advertising credits were used prior to December 31, 2009.

Legal Costs

Legal costs are expensed as incurred.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and

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those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company records interest, net of any applicable related income tax benefit, on potential income tax contingencies as a component of income tax expense.

The Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share ("Basic EPS") is computed by dividing net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS") reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and other commitments to issue common stock were exercised or equity awards vestvested resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share in the earnings of the Company.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses

The financial position and operating results of substantially all foreign operations are consolidated using the local currency as the functional currency. Local currency assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date, and local currency revenue and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange during the period. Translation gains and losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of shareholders' equity. Transaction gains and losses resulting from assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the consolidated statement of operations as a component of other (expense) income, (expense), net.

Translation gains and losses relating to foreign entities that are liquidated or substantially liquidated are reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings. Such gains totaled $9.2$9.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2011, and are included in "Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is generally expensed over the requisite service period. See Note 14 for a further description of the Company's stock-based compensation plans.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

In connection with the acquisition of certain subsidiaries, management of these businesses has retained an ownership interest. The Company is party to fair value put and call arrangements with respect to these interests. These put and call arrangements allow management of these businesses to require the Company to purchase their interests or allow the Company to acquire such interests at fair value, respectively. These put and call arrangements become exercisable by the Company and the counter-party at various dates over the next fivefour years. During 2011, one of these arrangements became exercisable. There were are no put and call arrangements that became exercisable during 2012 and 2010. During 2011, one of these arrangements became exercisable. These put



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arrangements are exercisable by the counter-party outside the control of the Company. Accordingly, to the extent that the fair value of these interests exceeds the value determined by normal noncontrolling interest accounting, the value of such interests is adjusted to fair value with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, the Company recorded adjustments of $4.3$4.3 million $(2.1), $4.3 million and $1.0$(2.1) million, respectively, to increase (reduce) these interests to fair value.

Noncontrolling interests in the consolidated subsidiaries of the Company should ordinarily be reported on the consolidated balance sheet within shareholders' equity, separately from the Company's equity. However, in accordance with Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2009-04, "Accounting for Redeemable Equity Investments-Amendment to ASC 480-10-599", securities that are redeemable at the option of the holder and not solely within the control of the issuer, must be classified outside of shareholders' equity. Accordingly, if redemption of the noncontrolling interests is outside the control of the Company, the interests are included outside of shareholders' equity in the mezzanine section of the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, outside of shareholders' equity.

sheet.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests at December 31, 2012 and 2011 primarily relate to Meetic and certain operations included in the Media &and Other segment.segments. Redeemable noncontrolling interests at December 31, 2010 primarily relate to the international operations of Match and certain operations included in the Media &and Other segment. Redeemable noncontrolling interests at December 31, 2009 primarily relate to certain operations included in the Media & Other segment.

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Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests at December 31, 2012 and 2011 relate principally to Meetic.

Certain Risks and Concentrations

A substantial portion of the Company's revenue is attributable toderived from online advertising, the market for which is highly competitive and rapidly changing. Significant changes in this industry or changes in customer buyingadvertising spending behavior or advertiser spendingin customer buying behavior could adversely affect our operating results. Most of the Company's online advertising revenue is attributable to a paid listing supplyservices agreement with Google, which expires on March 31, 2016. Our services agreement requires that we comply with certain guidelines promulgated by Google. Subject to certain limitations, Google may unilaterally update its policies and guidelines, which could in turn require modifications to, or prohibit and/or render obsolete certain of, our products, services and/or business practices, which could be costly to address or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, revenue earned from Google was $970.4is $1.4 billion, $970.4 million $727.9 and $727.9 million and $561.9 million,, respectively. The majority of thisThis revenue wasis earned by the businesses comprising the Search & Applications segment. Accounts receivable related to revenue earned from Google totaled $105.7$125.3 million and $70.5$105.7 million at December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, respectively.

The Company's business is subject to certain risks and concentrations including dependence on third party technology providers, exposure to risks associated with online commerce security and credit card fraud.

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with financial institutions and are in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.

NOTE 3—CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS
 December 31,
 2012 2011
 (In thousands)
Other current assets:   
Income taxes receivable$27,437
 $7,728
Prepaid expenses22,877
 19,769
Capitalized downloadable search toolbar costs, net22,205
 17,704
Deferred income taxes20,343
 41,045
Production costs20,099
 12,538
Other43,378
 13,471
Other current assets$156,339
 $112,255
 December 31,
 2012 2011
 (In thousands)
Property and equipment, net:   
Buildings and leasehold improvements$238,652
 $235,737
Computer equipment and capitalized software197,402
 186,016
Furniture and other equipment42,949
 43,156
Projects in progress19,303
 7,643
Land5,117
 5,117
 503,423
 477,669
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(232,911) (218,081)
Property and equipment, net$270,512
 $259,588

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Other current assets


 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Deferred income taxes

 $41,045 $34,921 

Prepaid expenses

  19,769  14,560 

Capitalized downloadable search toolbar costs, net

  17,704  15,804 

Income taxes receivable

  7,728  19,831 

Other

  26,009  33,192 
      

Other current assets

 $112,255 $118,308 
      
 December 31,
 2012 2011
 (In thousands)
Other non-current assets:   
Income taxes receivable$79,130
 $58,870
Other39,100
 21,891
Other non-current assets$118,230
 $80,761

Property and equipment, net

 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Buildings and leasehold improvements

 $235,737 $234,328 

Computer equipment and capitalized software

  186,016  183,055 

Furniture and other equipment

  43,156  41,930 

Projects in progress

  7,643  2,944 

Land

  5,117  5,117 
      

  477,669  467,374 

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

  (218,081) (199,446)
      

Property and equipment, net

 $259,588 $267,928 
      
 December 31,
 2012 2011
 (In thousands)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:   
Accrued revenue share expense$78,196
 $80,628
Accrued advertising expense73,381
 68,782
Accrued employee compensation and benefits51,537
 83,692
Unsettled treasury stock purchases35,113
 10,871
Income taxes payable17,679
 3,630
Other99,326
 95,887
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$355,232
 $343,490

Other non-current assets

 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Income taxes receivable

 $58,870 $56,675 

Other

  21,891  25,233 
      

Other non-current assets

 $80,761 $81,908 
      
 December 31,
 2012 2011
 (In thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:   
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax$(25,073) $(25,174)
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax(7,096) 12,731
Accumulated other comprehensive loss$(32,169) $(12,443)
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Revenue:     
Service revenue$2,639,409
 $1,932,289
 $1,522,217
Product revenue161,524
 127,155
 114,598
Revenue$2,800,933
 $2,059,444
 $1,636,815
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Cost of revenue:     
Cost of service revenue$837,113
 $666,424
 $508,640
Cost of product revenue155,357
 94,820
 85,176
Cost of revenue$992,470
 $761,244
 $593,816

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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities


 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

 $83,692 $56,878 

Accrued revenue share expense

  80,434  58,097 

Accrued advertising expense

  68,782  43,418 

Other

  110,582  63,930 
      

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 $343,490 $222,323 
      

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Balance at January 1

 $59,869 $28,180 $22,771 

Noncontrolling interests related to acquisition of Meetic

  36,656     

Noncontrolling interests related to the acquisition of a business contributed to a consolidated Latin American venture

    20,250   

Noncontrolling interests created by a decrease in the ownership of a subsidiary contributed to a consolidated Latin American venture

    15,750   

Noncontrolling interests related to other acquisitions

    3,333  3,561 

Decrease in redeemable noncontrolling interests in a consolidated Latin American venture resulting from the acquisition of Meetic

  (37,917)    

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

  (5,779)   (216)

Distribution to owners of noncontrolling interests

  (1,755)    

Contribution from owners of noncontrolling interests

  199  79  1,750 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (239) (5,007) (1,090)

Change in fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests

  4,273  (2,059) 1,033 

Change in foreign currency translation adjustment

  (2,968) (267) 371 

Other

  (1,990) (390)  
        

Balance at December 31

 $50,349 $59,869 $28,180 
        

 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Other (expense) income, net:     
Interest income$3,462
 $5,205
 $6,517
Interest expense(6,149) (5,430) (5,404)
Non-income tax refunds related to Match Europe, which was sold in 2009
 4,630
 
Foreign currency exchange (losses) gains, net(1,050) 3,660
 314
Gains on sales of investments3,326
 1,974
 3,989
Impairment of long-term investments(8,685) 
 (7,844)
Other(65) 21
 995
Other (expense) income, net$(9,161) $10,060
 $(1,433)


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Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax

 $(25,174)$16,027 

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax

  12,731  1,519 
      

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 $(12,443)$17,546 
      

Revenue

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Service revenue

 $1,932,289 $1,522,217 $1,240,787 

Product revenue

  127,155  114,598  105,908 
        

Revenue

 $2,059,444 $1,636,815 $1,346,695 
        

Cost of revenue

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Cost of service revenue

 $666,424 $508,640 $352,824 

Cost of product revenue

  94,820  85,176  77,025 
        

Cost of revenue

 $761,244 $593,816 $429,849 
        

Other income (expense), net

 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Interest income

 $5,205 $6,517 $10,218 

Interest expense

  (5,430) (5,404) (5,823)

Non-income tax refunds related to Match Europe

  4,630     

Foreign currency exchange gains, net

  3,660  314  1,228 

Gain on sales of investments

  1,974  3,989  28,835 

Impairment of long-term investments

    (7,844) (343)

Gain on sale of Match Europe

      132,244 

Impairment of shares of Arcandor AG ("ARO") stock

      (4,593)

Net decrease in the fair value of the derivative asset related to ARO stock

      (58,097)

Other

  21  995  1,333 
        

Other income (expense), net

 $10,060 $(1,433)$105,002 
        


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NOTE 4—INCOME TAXES

U.S. and foreign earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:


 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,

 2011 2010 2009 2012 2011 2010

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

U.S.

 $142,623 $20,603 $(1,046,009)$214,675
 $142,623
 $20,603

Foreign

 28,899 2,083 99,010 74,387
 28,899
 2,083
       

Total

 $171,522 $22,686 $(946,999)$289,062
 $171,522
 $22,686
       

The components of the provision (benefit) provision for income taxes attributable to continuing operations are as follows:


 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,

 2011 2010 2009 2012 2011 2010

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Current income tax provision (benefit):

      

Federal

 $49,450 $27,271 $(23,186)$56,439
 $49,450
 $27,271

State

 (26,510) 7,785 2,744 9,204
 (26,510) 7,785

Foreign

 8,496 3,097 2,209 16,496
 8,496
 3,097
       

Current income tax provision (benefit)

 31,436 38,153 (18,233)
       

Deferred income tax (benefit) provision:

 
Current income tax provision82,139
 31,436
 38,153
Deferred income tax provision (benefit):     

Federal

 (23,293) (7,031) 29,287 40,414
 (23,293) (7,031)

State

 639 1,646 (769)1,978
 639
 1,646

Foreign

 (12,829) (689) (811)(5,316) (12,829) (689)
       

Deferred income tax (benefit) provision

 (35,483) (6,074) 27,707 
       

Income tax (benefit) provision

 $(4,047)$32,079 $9,474 
       
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)37,076
 (35,483) (6,074)
Income tax provision (benefit)$119,215
 $(4,047) $32,079

The current income tax payable was reduced by $18.0$57.1 million $5.2, $22.2 million and $0.8$10.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, respectively, for excess tax deductions attributable to stock-based compensation. The related income tax benefits were recorded as amounts credited to additional paid-in capital or a reduction in goodwill. In addition, the current income tax payable was reduced by $4.1 million, $4.8 million and $4.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for excess tax deductions attributable tocompensation including settlements of vested stock-based awards denominated in subsidiaries' equity. The related income tax benefits wereare recorded as amounts creditedincreases to additional paid-in-capital.

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The tax effects of cumulative temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below. The valuation allowance is related to items for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized.


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 December 31, December 31,

 2011 2010 2012 2011

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

    

Accrued expenses

 $25,130 $18,361 $13,708
 $25,130

Net operating loss carryforwards

 31,000 35,298 27,177
 31,000

Tax credit carryforwards

 10,518 12,765 5,095
 10,518

Stock-based compensation

 84,543 68,633 66,962
 84,543

Income tax reserves, including related interest

 57,016 64,191 60,596
 57,016

Intangible and other assets

  10,339 
Fair value investments11,474
 578

Equity method investments

 12,850  13,809
 12,850

Other

 22,490 32,103 14,089
 21,912
     

Total deferred tax assets

 243,547 241,690 212,910
 243,547

Less valuation allowance

 (45,084) (40,266)(60,783) (45,084)
     

Net deferred tax assets

 198,463 201,424 152,127
 198,463
     

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Property and equipment

 (16,264) (16,648)(6,018) (16,264)

Investment in subsidiaries

 (374,282) (378,704)(373,652) (374,282)

Intangible and other assets

 (56,597)  (60,830) (56,597)

Equity method investments

  (32,601)

Other

 (11,437) (8,124)(14,602) (11,437)
     

Total deferred tax liabilities

 (458,580) (436,077)(455,102) (458,580)
     

Net deferred tax liability

 $(260,117)$(234,653)$(302,975) $(260,117)
     

Included in "Other current assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 20112012 and 20102011 is a current deferred tax asset of $41.0$20.3 million and $34.9$41.0 million, respectively, and included in "Other non-current assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 20112012 and 20102011 is a non-current deferred tax asset of $1.4$0.1 million and $0.9$1.4 million, respectively. In addition, included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2011 is a current deferred tax liability of $0.4 million.

$0.4 million.

At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company hadhas federal and state net operating losses ("NOLs") of $35.1$29.6 million and $115.6$92.1 million, respectively. If not utilized, the federal NOLs will expire at various times between 2023 and 2031,2032, and the state NOLs will expire at various times between 20122013 and 2031.2032. Utilization of federal NOLs will be subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In addition, utilization of certain state NOLs may be subject to limitations under state laws similar to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company hadhas foreign NOLs of $48.2$46.5 million available to offset future income. Of these foreign NOLs, $42.1$40.0 million can be carried forward indefinitely and $6.1$6.5 million will expire at various times



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between 20122013 and 2031.2032. During 2011,2012, the Company recognized tax benefits related to NOLs of $2.7 million.$2.1 million. Included in this amount was $1.1is $0.6 million of tax benefits of acquired attributes which was recorded as a reduction in goodwill. At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company had $3.1has $8.9 million of federal capital losses and $267.4$248.4 million of state capital losses. If not utilized, the federal capital losses will expire in 2015, and the state capital losses will expire between 2013 and 2015.2017. Utilization of capital losses will be limited to the Company's ability to generate future capital gains.

At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company hadhas tax credit carryforwards of $12.1 million.$14.9 million. Of this amount, $6.2$4.6 million related to federal credits for foreign taxes, $4.9$8.8 million related to state tax credits for research activities, and $1.0$1.4 million related to various state and local tax credits. Of these credit carryforwards, $5.9$10.2 million can be carried forward indefinitely and $6.2$4.6 million will expire within ten years.

During 2011,2012, the Company's valuation allowance increased by $4.8$15.7 million primarily due to an unbenefited other-than-temporary impairment and unrealized losses fromin long-term marketable equity method investments. Of this amount, $1.8 million relates to a changesecurities included in judgment about the realizability of beginning of the year deferred tax assets.accumulated other comprehensive income and an increase in federal net operating losses. At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company hadhas a valuation allowance of $45.1$60.8 million related to the portion of tax loss carryforwards and other items for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized.

A reconciliation of the income tax provision (benefit) provision to the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes is shown as follows:


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 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Income tax provision (benefit) at the federal statutory rate of 35%

 $60,033 $7,940 $(331,450)

Release of deferred tax liability associated with investment in Meetic

  (43,696)    

Change in tax reserves, net

  (15,493) 8,696  14,558 

Foreign income taxed at a different statutory tax rate

  (11,774) (4,957) (182)

Net adjustment related to the reconciliation of income tax provision (benefit) accruals to tax returns

  (7,298) (38) (370)

Federal valuation allowance on equity method investments

  4,595  2,420  1,947 

State income taxes, net of effect of federal tax benefit

  5,592  5,310  1,916 

Foreign tax credits

  (1,076) (5,255) (5,200)

Non-deductible impairments of goodwill and intangible assets

    13,661  315,886 

Non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Match Europe

      9,175 

Other, net

  5,070  4,302  3,194 
        

Income tax (benefit) provision

 $(4,047)$32,079 $9,474 
        


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 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Income tax provision at the federal statutory rate of 35%$101,172
 $60,033
 $7,940
Reversal of deferred tax liability associated with investment in Meetic
 (43,696) 
Change in tax reserves, net17,703
 (15,493) 8,696
Foreign income taxed at a different statutory tax rate(16,240) (11,774) (4,957)
Net adjustment related to the reconciliation of income tax provision accruals to tax returns(3,876) (7,298) (38)
Federal valuation allowance on equity method investments979
 4,595
 2,420
State income taxes, net of effect of federal tax benefit7,650
 5,592
 5,310
Foreign tax credits
 (1,076) (5,255)
Non-deductible impairments of goodwill and intangible assets
 
 13,661
Other, net11,827
 5,070
 4,302
Income tax provision (benefit)$119,215
 $(4,047) $32,079
NOTE 4—INCOME TAXES (Continued)

No U.S. federal or state income taxes have been provided on permanentlyindefinitely reinvested earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries aggregating $353.2$402.2 million at December 31, 2011.2012. The amount of the unrecognized deferred U.S. federal and state income tax liability with respect to such earnings is $92.7 million.

$93.3 million.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest, is as follows:


 December 31, December 31,

 2011 2010 2009 2012 2011 2010

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Balance at January 1

 $389,909 $394,294 $372,633 $351,561
 $389,909
 $394,294

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

 1,749 3,060 2,333 6,278
 1,749
 3,060

Additions for tax positions of prior years

 9,560 9,897 35,432 45,287
 9,560
 9,897

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

 (26,595) (13,164) (14,991)(17,545) (26,595) (13,164)

Settlements

 (16,810) (1,025) (1,113)(5,349) (16,810) (1,025)

Expiration of applicable statute of limitations

 (6,252) (3,153)  (951) (6,252) (3,153)
       

Balance at December 31

 $351,561 $389,909 $394,294 $379,281
 $351,561
 $389,909
       

At December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, were $462.8are $496.8 million and $487.6$462.8 million, respectively. The total unrecognized tax benefits as of at December 31, 20112012 include $12.3$14.5 million that have been netted against the related deferred tax assets. TheOf the remaining balance, of $450.5$468.2 million is reflected in "non-current income taxes payable" and $14.1 million is reflected in "accrued expenses and other current liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2011.2012. Unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, for the year ended December 31, 2011 decreased2012 increased by $38.3$34.0 million due principally to the expiration of statutes of limitations, the effective settlement of audits and a net decreaseincrease in deductible temporary differences.timing differences and additions for tax positions related to prior years. Included in unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 20112012 is $88.5$75.7 million relating to tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. If unrecognized tax benefits as of at December 31, 20112012 are subsequently recognized, $89.5$110.8 million and $213.6$222.3 million, net of related deferred tax assets and interest, would reduce income tax expense from continuing operations and discontinued operations, respectively. If unrecognized tax benefits as of at December 31, 20102011 are subsequently recognized, $103.1$89.5 million and $206.9$213.6 million, net of related deferred tax assets and interest, would reduce income tax expense from continuing operations and discontinued operations, respectively. In addition, a continuing operations tax provision of $5.1 million would be required upon the subsequent recognition of unrecognized tax benefits for an increase in the Company's valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets.

The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax provision. Included in the income tax provision for continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 is a $1.4$5.2 million expense, $9.1$1.4 million expense and $8.3$9.1 million expense, respectively, net of related deferred taxes of $0.9$3.1 million $5.8, $0.9 million and $5.5$5.8 million, respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. Included in income tax

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provision for discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 is a $6.7$2.8 million expense, $7.0 benefit, $6.7 million expense and $3.7$7.0 million expense, respectively, net of related deferred taxes of $4.2$1.7 million $4.4, $4.2 million and $2.5$4.4 million, respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. At



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December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, the Company has accrued $111.2$117.5 million and $97.7$111.2 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. Included in the income tax provision for continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 is a $0.4 million expense for an increase in penalties on unrecognized tax benefits. Included in income tax provision for continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 is a $2.5$2.5 million benefit for a reduction in penalties on unrecognized tax benefits. Included in income tax expense from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the year ended At December 31, 2009 is a $3.1 million expense2012 and a $1.3 million expense, respectively, for penalties on unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2011 and 2010,, the Company has accrued $2.5$5.0 million and $5$2.5 million, respectively, for penalties.

The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of income and deductions and the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has substantially completed its reviewaudit of the Company's tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2001 through 2006.2009. The settlement of these tax years has not yet been submitted to the Joint Committee of Taxation for approval. The IRS began its review of the Company's tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2007 through 2009 in July 2011. The statute of limitations for the years 2001 through 20082009 has currently been extended to December 31, 2012.2013, and we expect it to be extended further. Various state and local jurisdictions are currently under examination, the most significant of which are California, New York and New York City for various tax years beginning with 2005. Income taxes payable include reserves considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns. Changes to reserves from period to period and differences between amounts paid, if any, upon resolution of issues raised in audits and amounts previously provided may be material. Differences between the reserves for income tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $60.3$122.2 million within twelve months of the current reporting date, of which approximately $13.1$13.4 million could decrease income tax provision, primarily due to settlements, expirations of statutes of limitations, and the reversal of deductible temporary differences that will primarily result in a corresponding decrease in net deferred tax assets. An estimate of other changes in unrecognized tax benefits, while potentially significant, cannot be made.

NOTE 5—BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Acquisition of About, Inc.

On September 24, 2012, IAC completed its purchase of all the outstanding shares of About, Inc. (“The About Group”), an online content and reference library offering expert, quality content across

90,000 topics. The purchase price was $300 million in cash, plus an amount equal to the net working capital of $17.1 million at closing.


The financial results of The About Group are included in IAC's consolidated financial statements, within the Search & Applications segment, beginning October 1, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company included $30.1 million of revenue and net earnings of $3.8 million in its consolidated statement of operations related to The About Group.

The table below summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$998
Other current assets22,657
Property and equipment8,988
Goodwill190,616
Intangible assets103,289
Other assets770
Total assets327,318
Current liabilities(7,027)
Other long-term liabilities(3,179)
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The purchase price was based on the expected financial performance of The About Group, not on the value of the net identifiable assets at the time of acquisition, which resulted in a significant portion of the purchase price being attributed to goodwill. The expected financial performance of The About Group reflects that it is complementary and synergistic to the existing businesses of the Company's Search & Applications segment, particularly Ask.com.
Intangible assets are as follows:
 (In thousands) 
Weighted-Average
Useful Life (Years)
Indefinite-lived trade names$33,700
 Indefinite
Content47,800
 4.0
Technology12,789
 3.0
Advertiser relationships7,500
 2.0
Customer lists1,500
 3.0
Total$103,289
 3.6
The About Group's other current assets, property and equipment, other assets, current liabilities and other long-term liabilities were reviewed and adjusted to their fair values at the date of acquisition, as necessary. The fair value of trade names was determined using a relief from royalty method. The fair value of content was determined using an excess earnings method. The fair value of developed technology was determined using replacement cost. The fair value of advertiser relationships was determined using a "with and without" method, which determines the present value of profits that would be lost without the relationships. The fair value of customer lists was determined using an excess earnings method. The valuations of the intangible assets incorporate significant unobservable inputs and require significant judgment and estimates, including the amount and timing of future cash flows and the determination of royalty and discount rates. Substantially all of the amount attributed to goodwill is tax deductible.
Acquisition of Meetic Acquisition

In 2009, Match acquired a 27% ownership interest in Meetic. Match accounted for this interest under the equity method of accounting.accounting through August 31, 2011. During the third quarter of 2011, Match acquired an additional 12.5 million shares of Meetic for $272.0$272.0 million in cash pursuant to a tender offer. These additional shares increased Match's voting interest and ownership interest in Meetic to 79% and 81%, respectively, resulting in Match obtaining a controlling financial interest in Meetic. Accordingly, this purchase was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the financial results of Meetic are included within IAC's consolidated financial statements and the Match operating segment beginning September 1, 2011. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company included $46.1$46.1 million of revenue, net of a $32.6$32.6 million write-off of deferred revenue, and a net loss of $8.6$8.6 million in its consolidated statement of operations related to Meetic.

        In connection with the acquisition, Match's 27% equity method investment in Meetic was reduced to its fair value of $132.7 million, resulting in a loss of $11.7 million, which is included within "Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.



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Included in this loss is $3.2 million of foreign currency translation gains, which were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings. Additionally, Match measured and recorded the acquisition-date fair value of the 19% noncontrolling interest in Meetic, which totaled $101.5 million. The fair values of the 27% equity method investment and the noncontrolling interests were based on the tender offer price of €15.00 per share.

        Meetic's fair value at the date of acquisition consists of the following components:

 
 (In thousands) 

Shares acquired pursuant to tender offer

 $272,032 

Equity method investment in Meetic

  132,652 

Noncontrolling interests, including the fair value of unvested stock awards attributable to pre-acquisition services

  101,487 
    

Total

 $506,171 
    

        The table below summarizes the allocation of Meetic's fair value at the date of acquisition to its assets and liabilities:

Pro forma financial information
 
 (In thousands) 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $74,562 

Other current assets

  22,356 

Property and equipment

  9,269 

Goodwill

  313,314 

Intangible assets

  162,493 

Other assets

  40,800 
    

Total assets

  622,794 

Current liabilities

  (49,382)

Current deferred tax liability

  (12,289)

Other liabilities

  (2,575)

Non-current deferred tax liabilities

  (52,377)
    

Net assets

 $506,171 
    

        The purchase price the Company paid for the additional 54% interest in Meetic was based on the expected financial performance of Meetic, not on the value of the identifiable assets at the time of acquisition, which resulted in a significant portion of the purchase price being allocated to goodwill. The Company's expected financial performance of Meetic reflects anticipated synergies between Match and Meetic. Meetic's business model is similar to Match's businesses and we believe increasing our ownership stake allows us to leverage Match's skill in product development, marketing and technology innovation in the online dating space across Europe.



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        Intangible assets are as follows:

 
 (In thousands) Weighted-Average
Amortization
Life (Years)

Indefinite-lived trade names

 $129,438 Indefinite

Customer lists

  18,138 1

Technology

  14,917 2
     

Total

 $162,493  
     

        Meetic's other current assets, property and equipment, other assets, current liabilities and other liabilities were reviewed and adjusted to their fair values at the date of acquisition, as necessary. The fair value of the trade names was determined using an avoided royalty discounted cash flow analysis. Customer lists includes both paid subscribers and registered users who are not paid subscribers. The fair value relating to the paid subscribers was determined using an excess earnings methodology and the fair value relating to the registered users who are not paid subscribers was determined using a cost methodology. The fair value of the developed technology was determined using replacement cost methodology. The valuations of the intangible assets incorporate significant unobservable inputs and require estimates, including the amount and timing of future cash flows, royalty rates and discount rates. The current deferred tax liability primarily relates to the excess of tax basis over book basis on deferred revenue, which was recorded at fair value in conjunction with the acquisition. The non-current deferred tax liabilities primarily relate to the excess of book basis over tax basis on acquired intangible assets. None of the goodwill is tax deductible.

The unaudited pro forma financial information in the table below summarizes the combined results of IAC, Meetic and MeeticThe About Group as if the acquisition of The About Group had occurred on January 1, 2011 and the acquisition of Meetic had occurred as ofon January 1, 2010. The pro forma financial information includes adjustments required under the acquisition method of accounting and is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the results would have been had the acquisitionacquisitions actually occurred on the aforementioned date. Pro forma adjustments reflected below include a $31.0 million reduction in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2010 relating to a write-off of Meetic's deferred revenue, and amortization of Meetic's intangible assets totaling $7.2 million and $23.4 million fordates specified above. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, pro forma adjustments reflected below include a decrease of $6.3 millionand 2010,an increase of $24.3 million in amortization of intangible assets, respectively.


 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,

 2011 2010 2012 2011

 (In thousands, except per share data)
 (In thousands, except per share data)

Revenue

 $2,263,986 $1,853,199 $2,881,117
 $2,374,812

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders

 213,350 94,457 179,839
 228,116

Basic earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders

 2.46 0.89 2.09
 2.63

Diluted earnings per share attributable to IAC shareholders

 2.26 0.89 1.93
 2.42


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OkCupid Acquisition

        On January 20, 2011, Match acquired OkCupid for $50.0 million in cash, plus potential additional consideration of up to $40.0 million that was contingent upon OkCupid's 2011 earnings performance. During the second quarter of 2011, the provisions of this contingent consideration arrangement were amended. Pursuant to the amendment, $30.0 million was paid to the former owners of OkCupid, and a potential additional payment of up to $10.0 million was contingent upon revised performance goals. In the fourth quarter of 2011 the revised performance goals were achieved and, accordingly, a liability of $10.0 million relating to the additional payment is included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2011.


NOTE 6—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company testsassesses goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset below its carrying value. The Company also reviews definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a definite-lived intangible asset may not be recoverable. The Company performs its annual assessment for impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as of October 1 in connection with the preparation of its annual financial statements.

The Company determines the fair values of its reporting units using discounted cash flow ("DCF") analyses, and typically corroborates the concluded fair value using a market based valuation approach. Determining fair value requires the exercise of significant judgment, including judgment about the amount and timing of expected future cash flows and appropriate discount rates. The expected cash flows used in the DCF analyses are based on the Company's most recent budget and, for years beyond the budget, the Company's estimates, which are based, in part, on forecasted growth rates. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows of the respective reporting units. Assumptions used in the DCF analyses, including the discount rate, are assessed annually based on the reporting units' current results and forecast, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual goodwill impairment assessment ranged from 13% to 20%25% in both 20112012 and 2010.

13% to 20% in 2011.

The Company determines the fair values of its indefinite-lived intangible assets using avoided royalty DCF analyses. Significant judgments inherent in these analyses include the selection of appropriate royalty and discount rates and estimating the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses reflect the risks inherent in the expected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets. The royalty rates used in the DCF analyses are based upon an estimate of the royalty rates that a market participant would pay to license the Company's trade names and trademarks. Assumptions used in the avoided royalty DCF analyses, including the discount rate and royalty rate, are assessed annually based on the actual and projected cash flows related to the asset, as well as macroeconomic and industry specific factors. The discount rates used in the Company's annual indefinite-lived impairment assessment ranged from 13%10% to 20%18% in both2012 and 13% to 20% in 2011, and 2010, and the royalty rates used ranged from 1% to 9% in 2011both 2012 and 1% to 10% in 2010.

2011.

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indefinite-lived intangible assets of Shoebuy of $28.0$28.0 million and $4.5$4.5 million, respectively, and at the Search segment related to the write-down of an indefinite-lived intangible asset of IAC Search & MediaApplications of $11.0 million.$11.0 million. The indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge at Shoebuy related to trade names and trademarks. The goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges at Shoebuy reflected expectations of lower revenue and profit performance in future years due to Shoebuy's 2010 fourth quarter revenue and profit performance, which is its seasonally strongest quarter. The indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge at IAC Search & MediaApplications was primarily due to lower future revenue projections associated with a trade name and trademark based largely upon the impact of 2010's full year results.

        In connection with its annual assessment and its review of definite-lived intangible assets in 2009, the Company identified and recorded impairment charges at the Search segment related to the write-down of the goodwill and indefinite-lived and definite-lived intangible assets of IAC Search & Media of $916.9 million, $104.1 million and $24.2 million, respectively. The goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges reflected lower projections for revenue and profits at IAC Search & Media in future years that reflected the Company's consideration of industry growth rates, competitive dynamics and IAC Search & Media's operating strategies and the impact of these factors on the fair value of IAC Search & Media and its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. The indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charge related to trade names and trademarks. The definite-lived intangible asset impairment charge primarily related to certain technology and advertiser relationships, the carrying values of which were no longer considered recoverable based upon an assessment of future cash flows related to these assets. Accordingly, these assets were written down to fair value.

The indefinite-lived and definite-lived intangible asset impairment charges are included in amortization of intangibles in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

The balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net is as follows:


 December 31, December 31,

 2011 2010 2012 2011

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Goodwill

 $1,358,524 $989,493 $1,616,154
 $1,358,524

Intangible assets with indefinite lives

 351,488 237,021 378,964
 351,488

Intangible assets with definite lives, net

 26,619 8,023 103,940
 26,619
     

Total goodwill and intangible assets, net

 $1,736,631 $1,234,537 $2,099,058
 $1,736,631
     

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The following table presents the balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill, for the year ended December 31, 2011:

2012:

 Balance as of
December 31, 2010
 Additions (Deductions) Foreign
Exchange
Translation
 Balance as of
December 31, 2011
 

 (In thousands)
 
Balance at
December 31, 2011
 Additions (Deductions) 
Foreign
Exchange
Translation
 
Balance at
December 31, 2012

IAC Search & Media

 $534,004 $ $(237)$ $533,767 
(In thousands)
Search & Applications$526,444
 $197,458
 $(252) $
 $723,650
Match667,073
 23,250
 (555) (5,833) 683,935
HomeAdvisor109,947
 1,880
 
 (169) 111,658

CityGrid Media

 17,450 301   17,751 17,751
 14,373
 
 
 32,124
           

Search

 551,454 301 (237)  551,518 

Match

 
297,974
 
397,115
 
 
(28,016

)
 
667,073
 

ServiceMagic

 
109,917
 
 
(3

)
 
33
 
109,947
 
Local127,698
 16,253
 
 (169) 143,782
Connected Ventures8,267
 
 
 
 8,267
DailyBurn7,323
 
 
 
 7,323
Media 15,590
 
 
 
 15,590

Shoebuy

 
21,712
 
7
 
 
 
21,719
 21,719
 
 
 
 21,719

Connected Ventures

 8,436  (169)  8,267 
           

Media & Other

 30,148 7 (169)  29,986 
           
Tutor
 27,478
 
 
 27,478
Other21,719
 27,478
 
 
 49,197

Total

 $989,493 $397,423 $(409)$(27,983)$1,358,524 $1,358,524
 $264,439
 $(807) $(6,002) $1,616,154
           

Additions principallyprimarily relate to the acquisitionsacquisition of Meetic and OkCupid. Both the December 31, 2011 and 2010 goodwill balances include accumulated impairment losses of $916.9 million, $28.0 million and $11.6 million at IAC Search & Media, Shoebuy and Connected Ventures, respectively.

The About Group.

The following table presents the balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill, for the year ended December 31, 2010:

2011
:

 Balance as of
December 31, 2009
 Additions (Deductions) Impairment Foreign
Exchange
Translation
 Balance as of
December 31, 2010
 

 (In thousands)
 
Balance at
December 31, 2010
 Additions (Deductions) 
Foreign
Exchange
Translation
 
Balance at
December 31, 2011

IAC Search & Media

 $527,604 $7,323 $(923)$ $ $534,004 
(In thousands)
Search & Applications$526,681
 $
 $(237) $
 $526,444
Match297,974
 397,115
 
 (28,016) 667,073
HomeAdvisor109,917
 
 (3) 33
 109,947

CityGrid Media

 17,450     17,450 17,450
 301
 
 
 17,751
             

Search

 545,054 7,323 (923)   551,454 

Match

 
253,812
 
37,375
 
 
 
6,787
 
297,974
 

ServiceMagic

 
110,689
 
 
 
 
(772

)
 
109,917
 
Local127,367
 301
 (3) 33
 127,698
Connected Ventures8,436
 
 (169) 
 8,267
DailyBurn7,323
 
 
 
 7,323
Media 15,759
 
 (169) 
 15,590

Shoebuy

 
49,744
 
 
 
(28,032

)
 
 
21,712
 21,712
 7
 
 
 21,719

Connected Ventures

 8,436     8,436 
             

Media & Other

 58,180   (28,032)  30,148 
             
Other21,712
 7
 
 
 21,719

Total

 $967,735 $44,698 $(923)$(28,032)$6,015 $989,493 $989,493
 $397,423
 $(409) $(27,983) $1,358,524
             

Additions principally relate to the acquisitions of Meetic's Latin American operations ("Parperfeito"), SinglesnetMeetic and DailyBurn.com. OkCupid.
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balances include accumulated impairment losses of $916.9$916.9 million, $28.0 million and $11.6$11.6 million at IAC Search & MediaApplications, Shoebuy and Connected Ventures, respectively.

Intangible assets with indefinite lives are trade names and trademarks acquired in various acquisitions. At December 31, 2011,2012, intangible assets with definite lives are as follows:


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 Cost Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Weighted-Average
Amortization
Life (Years)
 

 (In thousands)
  
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net 
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
 (Years)
(In thousands)  
Content$47,800
 $(4,733) $43,067
 4.0
Technology37,545
 (11,663) 25,882
 2.9
Trade names22,742
 (7,044) 15,698
 3.6
Advertiser and supplier relationships16,446
 (7,676) 8,770
 4.4

Customer lists

 $18,050 $(8,837)$9,213 1.0 11,800
 (1,277) 10,523
 3.7

Technology

 16,145 (3,858) 12,287 2.2 

Supplier agreements

 8,946 (5,298) 3,648 6.4 

Other

 6,063 (4,592) 1,471 3.4 
         

Total

 $49,204 $(22,585)$26,619 2.6 $136,333
 $(32,393) $103,940
 3.7
         

At December 31, 2010,2011, intangible assets with definite lives are as follows:


 Cost Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Weighted-Average
Amortization
Life (Years)
 

 (In thousands)
  
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net 
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
 (Years)

Supplier agreements

 $7,100 $(4,668)$2,432 6.7 
(In thousands)  

Customer lists

 5,534 (5,298) 236 1.3 $18,050
 $(8,837) $9,213
 1.0

Technology

 3,100 (1,817) 1,283 3.0 16,145
 (3,858) 12,287
 2.2

Other

 8,871 (4,799) 4,072 4.2 
         
Supplier relationships8,946
 (5,298) 3,648
 6.4
Trade names6,063
 (4,592) 1,471
 3.4

Total

 $24,605 $(16,582)$8,023 4.1 $49,204
 $(22,585) $26,619
 2.6
         

At December 31, 2011,2012, amortization of intangible assets with definite lives for each of the next five years and thereafter is estimated to be as follows:

Years Ending December 31,
 (In thousands) (In thousands)

2012

 $18,712 

2013

 6,176 $45,110

2014

 669 30,637

2015

 607 17,157

2016

 455 7,435
   

 $26,619 
   
20172,472
Thereafter1,129
Total$103,940
NOTE 7—MARKETABLE SECURITIES
At December 31, 2012, current available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 (In thousands)
Corporate debt securities$13,608
 $19
 $
 $13,627
Total debt securities13,608
 19
 
 13,627
Equity security
 6,977
 
 6,977
Total marketable securities$13,608
 $6,996
 $
 $20,604
At December 31, 2011, current available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:

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NOTE 7—MARKETABLE SECURITIES

        At December 31, 2011, available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:


 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 (In thousands)
Corporate debt securities$48,621
 $99
 $(15) $48,705
States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions111,758
 587
 (22) 112,323
Total debt securities160,379
 686
 (37) 161,028
Equity security4,656
 11
 
 4,667
Total marketable securities$165,035
 $697
 $(37) $165,695

        At December 31, 2010, available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows:

 
 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Corporate debt securities

 $237,406 $773 $(16)$238,163 

States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions

  110,478  373  (230) 110,621 

U.S. Treasury securities

  199,881  18    199,899 
          

Total debt securities

  547,765  1,164  (246) 548,683 

Equity security

  12,896  2,418    15,314 
          

Total marketable securities

 $560,661 $3,582 $(246)$563,997 
          

The net unrealized gains in the tables above are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income"loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

The contractual maturities of debt securities classified as available-for-sale at December 31, 20112012 are as follows:


 Amortized
Cost
 Estimated
Fair Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Due in one year or less

 $68,375 $68,545 $12,606
 $12,607

Due after one year through five years

 92,004 92,483 
     
Due after one year through two years1,002
 1,020

Total

 $160,379 $161,028 $13,608
 $13,627
     


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)December 31, 2012

NOTE 7—MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Continued)

        The following table summarizes there are no investments in marketable debt securities (twelvethat are in total at December 31, 2011) that have been in a continuousan unrealized loss position for less than twelve months:

 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 
 
 Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 

Corporate debt securities

 $12,920 $(15)$34,552 $(16)

States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions

  11,711  (22) 39,171  (230)
          

Total

 $24,631 $(37)$73,723 $(246)
          

position. At December 31, 2011 and 2010,, there are no investments in marketable securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer.

        Substantially all of the Company's The following table summarizes investments in marketable debt securities are rated investment grade. The gross unrealized losses on the marketable debt securities relate to changes in interest rates. Because the Company does not intend to sell any marketable debt securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell any marketable debt securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider any of its marketable debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2011.

2011 that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months:

 
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (In thousands)
Corporate debt securities$12,920
 $(15)
States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions11,711
 (22)
Total$24,631
 $(37)
The following table presents the proceeds from maturities and sales of current and non-current available-for-sale marketable securities and the related gross realized gains and losses:


 December 31, December 31,

 2011 2010 2009 2012 2011 2010

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities

 $600,149 $768,650 $293,629 $205,944
 $600,149
 $768,650

Gross realized gains

 2,482 4,802 42,372 4,075
 2,482
 4,802

Gross realized losses

 (41) (19) (12,414)(5) (41) (19)

Gross realized gains and losses from the maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities are included in "Other (expense) income, (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Unrealized gains, net of tax, reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into other (expense) income, (expense), net related to the maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009 were $2.82010 are $2.1 million $3.2, $2.8 million and $0.7$3.2 million, respectively.

Investment in ARO

        As part of the consideration for the sale of HSE to ARO on June 19, 2007, IAC received approximately 5.5 million shares of ARO stock plus additional consideration in the form of a contingent value right ("CVR") (See Note 9 for additional information on the CVR). During 2009, the Company sold its 5.5 million shares of ARO stock, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $12.3 million, which is included in the gross realized losses for the year ended December 31, 2009 disclosed above. Prior to the sale of its last 1.1 million shares of ARO stock, the Company concluded that the decline in the stock price of these remaining shares was other-than-temporary, due in part, to ARO's insolvency filing on June 9, 2009, and recorded impairment charges totaling $4.6 million.



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NOTE 8—LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

The balance of long-term investments is comprised of:

 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Equity method investments

 $10,873 $148,607 

Cost method investments

  82,318  39,014 

Auction rate securities

  5,870  13,100 

Long-term marketable equity securities

  74,691   
      

Total long-term investments

 $173,752 $200,721 
      

Equity method investments

        The carrying values of the Company's equity method investments, along with the principal market that the investee operates include:

 December 31,
 2012 2011
 (In thousands)
Cost method investments$113,830
 $82,318
Long-term marketable equity securities31,244
 74,691
Equity method investments8,104
 10,873
Auction rate security8,100
 5,870
Total long-term investments$161,278
 $173,752
 
 December 31, Percent
Ownership
of Common
Stock
 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
  
 

Meetic (Europe)

 $ $130,043  See Note 5 

Other

  10,873  18,564    
         

Total equity method investments included in long-term investments

  10,873  148,607    

The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company (United States) included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  
(8,186

)
 
  
50

%
         

Total equity method investments

 $2,687 $148,607    
         

        The Company's equity method investment in The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company is a negative balance representing IAC's commitment to fund.

        Summarized aggregated financial information for the Company's equity method investments is as follows:

 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Balance sheet data(a):

       

Current assets

 $42,527 $83,948 

Non-current assets

  45,852  388,518 

Current liabilities

  (47,085) (89,505)

Non-current liabilities

  (11,044) (18,900)


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 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Operating data(a):

          

Net sales

 $368,433 $275,584 $114,128 

Gross profit

  105,749  67,716  36,900 

Net (loss) income

  (17,636) 14,083  (4,966)

(a)
Summarized financial information for the Company's equity method investments is presented for the periods during which the Company holds or held an equity ownership interest. The summarized financial information for certain equity method investments is presented on a one quarter lag.

        During the first quarter of 2010, the Company recorded an $18.3 million impairment charge to write-down an investment accounted for using the equity method to fair value. The decline in value was determined to be other-than-temporary due to the investee's continued losses and negative operating cash flows. The Company estimated the fair value of its investment using a multiple of revenue approach. The impairment charge is included within "Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Cost method investments

        During

In the third quarter of 2011, the Company acquired a 20% interest in Zhenai Inc. ("Zhenai"), a leading provider of online matchmaking services in China. Our voting power is limited by a shareholders agreement. In light of this limitation and the significance of our interest relative to other shareholders, we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial matters of Zhenai and this investment is accounted for as a cost method investment.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company recorded a $7.8$7.8 million impairment charge related to the write-down of an investment accounted for using thea cost method investment to fair value. The impairment charge was determined to be other-than-temporary due to the investee's inability to achieve its 2010 cash flow forecast during its seasonally strongest fourth quarter and the Company's assessment that the investee would be unable to continue to operate without new outside financing. The impairment charge is included in "Other (expense) income, (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Auction rate securities

        See Note 9 for information regarding auction rate securities.

Long-term marketable equity securities
The cost basis of the Company's long-term marketable equity securities at December 31, 2012 is $

42.1 million, with a gross unrealized loss of $10.8 million included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The cost basis of the Company's long-term marketable equity securities at December 31, 2011 was $53.1is $53.1 million, with gross unrealized gains of $29.8$29.8 million and a gross unrealized loss of $8.2$8.2 million included in "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income"loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2012, the Company's long-term marketable equity securities are both in an unrealized loss position. The Company evaluated the near-term prospects of the issuers in relation to the severity and duration of the unrealized losses. The Company recorded an $8.7 million other-than-temporary impairment charge related to the security that was in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than one year, based on the Company's evaluation of the near-term prospects of the issuer in relation to the severity (fair value was 50 percent less than cost) and short duration of the unrealized loss. The impairment charge is included in “Other (expense) income, net” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The Company does not consider the second security to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2012 based on the Company's evaluation of the near term prospects of the issuer in relation to the severity and duration, less than two months, of the unrealized loss and based on that evaluation and the Company's ability and



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intent to hold this investmentsecurity for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecastedan expected recovery of fair value,value.

Equity method investments
In 2012, the Company does not consider thisrecorded a pre-tax non-cash charge of $18.6 million related to the re-measurement of the carrying value of our equity method investment in News_Beast to fair value in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest in June 2012. The re-measurement charge is included in "Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
In 2011, the Company recorded a pre-tax non-cash charge of $11.7 million related to the re-measurement of the carrying value of our equity method investment in Meetic to fair value in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest in August 2011. The re-measurement charge is included in "Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
In the first quarter of 2010, the Company recorded an $18.3 million impairment charge to write-down an equity method investment to fair value. The decline in value was determined to be other-than-temporarily impairedother-than-temporary due to the investee's continued losses and negative operating cash flows. The Company estimated the fair value of its investment using a multiple of revenue

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approach. The impairment charge is included in "Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The comparability of the summarized aggregated financial information presented below is affected by changes in ownership of our various equity method investments over the three-year period ended December 31, 2012. The operating data for 2010 is primarily comprised of Meetic; the operating data for 2011 is primarily comprised of Meetic and News_Beast; and the operating data for 2012 is primarily comprised of News_Beast. The balance sheet data at December 31, 2011. There were no long-term marketable equity securities2011 is primarily comprised of News_Beast and the balance sheet data at December 31, 2010.2012 is comprised of our equity method investments other than Meetic and News_Beast. During 2010 and through August 31, 2011 we accounted for our 27% ownership interest in Meetic as an equity method investment. In 2011 we acquired a controlling interest in Meetic and as a result, Meetic is included within our consolidated financial statements beginning September 1, 2011. During 2011 and through May 31, 2012 we accounted for our 50% ownership interest in News_Beast as an equity method investment. In 2012 we acquired a controlling interest in News_Beast and as a result, News_Beast is included within our consolidated financial statements beginning June 1, 2012.
Summarized aggregated financial information for the Company's equity method investments is as follows:
 December 31,
 2012 2011
 (In thousands)
Balance sheet data(a):
   
Current assets$10,603
 $42,527
Non-current assets25,472
 45,852
Current liabilities(20,227) (47,085)
Non-current liabilities(5,962) (11,044)
 Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Operating data(a):
     
Net sales$78,058
 $368,433
 $275,584
Gross profit16,777
 105,749
 67,716
Net (loss) income(30,761) (17,636) 14,083

(a)Summarized financial information for the Company's equity method investments is presented for the periods during which the Company holds or held an equity ownership interest. The summarized financial information for certain equity method investments is presented on a one quarter lag.
Auction rate security
See Note 9 for information regarding the auction rate security.
NOTE 9—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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 December 31, 2011 
 
 Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Fair Value
Measurements
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Assets:

             

Cash equivalents:

             

Treasury and government agency money market funds

 $321,314 $ $ $321,314 

Commercial paper

    237,942    237,942 

Time deposits

    4,750    4,750 

Marketable securities:

             

Corporate debt securities

    48,705    48,705 

States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions

    112,323    112,323 

Equity security

  4,667      4,667 

Long-term investments:

             

Auction rate security

      5,870  5,870 

Marketable equity securities

  74,691      74,691 
          

Total

 $400,672 $403,720 $5,870 $810,262 
          

Liabilities:

             

Contingent consideration arrangement

 $ $ $(10,000)$(10,000)
          


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 December 31, 2010 December 31, 2012

 Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total
Fair Value
Measurements
 
Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Fair Value
Measurements

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Assets:

        

Cash equivalents:

        

Treasury and government agency money market funds

 $275,108 $ $ $275,108 

Commercial paper

  309,183  309,183 
Money market funds$545,290
 $
 $
 $545,290

Time deposits

  26,050  26,050 
 11,994
 
 11,994

Marketable securities:

        

Corporate debt securities

  238,163  238,163 
 13,627
 
 13,627

States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions

  110,621  110,621 

U.S. Treasury securities

 199,899   199,899 

Equity security

 15,314   15,314 6,977
 
 
 6,977

Long-term investments:

        

Auction rate securities

   13,100 13,100 
         
Auction rate security
 
 8,100
 8,100
Marketable equity securities31,244
 
 
 31,244

Total

 $490,321 $684,017 $13,100 $1,187,438 $583,511
 $25,621
 $8,100
 $617,232
         

 December 31, 2011
 
Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 (Level 3)
 
Total
Fair Value
Measurements
 (In thousands)
Assets:       
Cash equivalents:       
Treasury and government agency money market funds$321,314
 $
 $
 $321,314
Commercial paper
 237,942
 
 237,942
Time deposits
 4,750
 
 4,750
Marketable securities:       
Corporate debt securities
 48,705
 
 48,705
States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions
 112,323
 
 112,323
Equity security4,667
 
 
 4,667
Long-term investments:       
Auction rate security
 
 5,870
 5,870
Marketable equity securities74,691
 
 
 74,691
Total$400,672
 $403,720
 $5,870
 $810,262
Liabilities:       
Contingent consideration arrangement$
 $
 $(10,000) $(10,000)
The following table presentstables present the changes in the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):


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 For the Year Ended For the Year Ended

 December 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011

 Auction Rate
Securities
 Contingent
Consideration
Arrangement
 Auction Rate
Securities
 
Auction Rate
Security
 
Contingent
Consideration
Arrangement
 
Auction Rate
Securities
 
Contingent
Consideration
Arrangement

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Balance at January 1

 $13,100 $ $12,635 $5,870
 $(10,000) $13,100
 $

Total net (losses) gains (realized and unrealized):

 

Included in other comprehensive income

 (2,230)  465 
Total net gains (losses) (realized and unrealized):       
Included in other comprehensive loss2,230
 
 (2,230) 

Fair value at date of acquisition

  (40,000)  
 
 
 (40,000)

Settlements

 (5,000) 30,000  
 10,000
 (5,000) 30,000
       

Balance at December 31

 $5,870 $(10,000)$13,100 $8,100
 $
 $5,870
 $(10,000)
       

There are no gains or losses included in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, relating to the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs. For the year ended December 31, 2009, a loss of $57.2 million was included in earnings related to the CVR, which was accounted for as a derivative asset and maintained at fair value relying on significant unobservable inputs. This loss is unrealized and included in "Other income (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.



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Auction rate securities

security

The Company's auction rate securities aresecurity is valued by discounting the estimated future cash flow streams of the securitiessecurity over the liveslife of the securities.security. Credit spreads and other risk factors are also considered in establishing fair value. During the first quarter of 2011, one of the auction rate securities was redeemed at its par value of $5.0 million. The cost basis of the auction rate securitiessecurity is $10.0$10.0 million and $15.0 million at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively,, with gross unrealized losses of $4.1$1.9 million and $1.9$4.1 million at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010,, respectively. The unrealized losses are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income"loss" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2011,2012, the remaining auction rate security is rated A/A-/WR and matures in 2035. The Company does not consider the auction rate security to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2011,2012, due to its high credit rating and because the Company does not intend to sell this security, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell this security, before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity.

Contingent consideration arrangement

        See Note 5

On January 20, 2011, Match acquired OkCupid for information regarding$50.0 million in cash, plus potential additional consideration of up to $40.0 million that was contingent upon OkCupid's 2011 earnings performance. During the second quarter of 2011, the provisions of this contingent consideration arrangement relatedwere amended. Pursuant to the amendment, $30.0 million was paid to the former owners of OkCupid, acquisition.

and a potential additional payment of up to $10.0 million was contingent upon revised performance goals. The fair value of the OkCupid contingent consideration arrangement at December 31, 2011 was based upon the achievement of the performance goals which required a $10.0 million payment.

NOTE 10—FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair values of the financial instruments listed below have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.

 
 December 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 
 
 Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

 $704,153 $704,153 $742,099 $742,099 

Marketable securities

  165,695  165,695  563,997  563,997 

Auction rate securities

  5,870  5,870  13,100  13,100 

Long-term marketable equity securities

  74,691  74,691     

Notes receivable

  3,424  3,058  3,316  2,818 

Liabilities:

             

Contingent consideration arrangement

  (10,000) (10,000)    

Long-term debt

  (95,844) (93,339) (95,844) (83,363)

Guarantee of an equity method investee's debt

  (5,000) (5,000)    

Letters of credit and surety bond

  N/A  (312) N/A  (362)
 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 (In thousands)
Assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents$749,977
 $749,977
 $704,153
 $704,153
Marketable securities20,604
 20,604
 165,695

165,695
Long-term marketable equity securities31,244
 31,244
 74,691
 74,691
Liabilities:       
Current maturities of long-term debt(15,844) (15,875) 
 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities(580,000) (581,994) (95,844) (93,339)

The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value due to their short-term maturity. The fair value of notes receivable is based on discounting the expected future cash flow streams using yields of the underlying credit. The fair value of long-term debt, including current maturities, is estimated using quoted market prices or indices for similar liabilities and taking into

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represents the amount the Company expects to pay to settle this obligation. The fair value of the letters of credit and surety bond are based on the present value of the costs associated with maintaining these instruments over their expected term. See Note 2 for discussiondescription of the method used to determine the fair value of marketable securities and long-term marketable equity securities, Note 9 for discussion of thesecurities. The fair value of the auction rate securitieslong-term debt, including current maturities, is determined only for disclosure purposes and Note 5 for discussion of the fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement related to the OkCupid acquisition.

is based on Level 3 inputs.

NOTE 11—LONG-TERM DEBT

The balance of long-term debt is comprised of:

 
 December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 
 
 (In thousands)
 

7.00% Senior Notes due January 15, 2013; interest payable each January 15 and July 15 which commenced July 15, 2003

 $15,844 $15,844 

5% New York City Industrial Development Agency Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035; interest payable each March 1 and September 1 which commenced March 1, 2006

  80,000  80,000 
      

Long-term debt

 $95,844 $95,844 
      
 December 31,
 2012 2011
 (In thousands)
7.00% Senior Notes due January 15, 2013 (the "2002 Senior Notes"); interest payable each January 15 and July 15 which commenced July 15, 2003$15,844
 $15,844
4.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022 (the "2012 Senior Notes"); interest payable each June 15 and December 15 commencing June 15, 2013500,000
 
5% New York City Industrial Development Agency Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035; interest payable each March 1 and September 1 which commenced March 1, 200680,000
 80,000
Total long-term debt595,844
 95,844
Less current maturities(15,844) 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities$580,000
 $95,844

On December 21, 2012, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Senior Notes due December 15, 2022 in a private offering. The 2012 Senior Notes were issued at par. At any time prior to December 15, 2017, we may redeem the 2012 Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to the sum of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. Thereafter, we may redeem the 2012 Senior Notes at the redemption prices set forth below, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on December 15 of the years indicated below:
Year Percentage
2017 102.375%
2018 101.583%
2019 100.792%
2020 and thereafter 100.000%
Certain domestic subsidiaries have unconditionally guaranteed the 2012 Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 2012 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other distributions, repurchase or redeem our stock, make investments, sell assets, incur liens, enter into agreements restricting our subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends, enter into transactions with affiliates and consolidate, and merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets.
On December 21, 2012, the Company entered into a $300.0 million revolving credit facility, which expires on December 21, 2017. The annual fee to maintain the revolving credit facility is 25 basis points. At December 31, 2012, there are no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. IAC's obligation under the revolving credit facility is unconditionally guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries and is also secured by the stock of certain of our domestic and foreign subsidiaries.
In connection with the financing of the construction of IAC's corporate headquarters, on August 31, 2005, the New York City Industrial Development Agency (the "Agency") issued $80$80 million in aggregate principal amount of New York City Industrial Development Agency Liberty Bonds (IAC/InterActiveCorp Project), Series 2005 (the "Liberty Bonds"). IAC is obligated to make all principal, interest and other payments in respect of the Liberty Bonds pursuant to certain security and payment arrangements between IAC and the Agency, which arrangements were entered into in connection with the closing of the Liberty Bond issuance. IAC's payment obligation under the Liberty Bonds is collateralized by a mortgage interest in the corporate headquarters building.

        Aggregate contractual

Long-term debt maturities of long-term debt are as follows:


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Years Ending December 31,
 (In thousands) (In thousands)

2013

 $15,844 $15,844
2022500,000

2035

 80,000 80,000
   

 $95,844 
   
Total$595,844

NOTE 12—SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Description of Common Stock and Class B Convertible Common Stock

With respect to matters that may be submitted to a vote or for the consent of IAC's shareholders generally, including the election of directors, each holder of shares of IAC common stock and IAC Class B common stock vote together as a single class. In connection with any such vote, each holder of IAC common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of IAC common stock held and each holder of IAC Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes for each share of IAC Class B common stock



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held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holders of shares of IAC common stock, acting as a single class, are entitled to elect 25% of the total number of IAC's directors, and, in the event that 25% of the total number of directors shall result in a fraction of a director, then the holders of shares of IAC common stock, acting as a single class, are entitled to elect the next higher whole number of IAC's directors. In addition, Delaware law requires that certain matters be approved by the holders of shares of IAC common stock or holders of IAC Class B common stock voting as a separate class.

Shares of IAC Class B common stock are convertible into shares of IAC common stock at the option of the holder thereof, at any time, on a share-for-share basis. Such conversion ratio will in all events be equitably preserved in the event of any recapitalization of IAC by means of a stock dividend on, or a stock split or combination of, outstanding shares of IAC common stock or IAC Class B common stock, or in the event of any merger, consolidation or other reorganization of IAC with another corporation. Upon the conversion of shares of IAC Class B common stock into shares of IAC common stock, those shares of IAC Class B common stock will be retired and will not be subject to reissue. Shares of IAC common stock are not convertible into shares of IAC Class B common stock.

Except as described herein, shares of IAC common stock and IAC Class B common stock are identical. The holders of shares of IAC common stock and the holders of shares of IAC Class B common stock are entitled to receive, share for share, such dividends as may be declared by IAC's Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or winding-up of IAC, the holders of shares of IAC common stock and the holders of shares of IAC Class B common stock are entitled to receive, share for share, all the assets of IAC available for distribution to its stockholders, after the rights of the holders of any IAC preferred stock have been satisfied.

On December 1, 2010, Mr. Diller, Chairman of the Board and Senior Executive of the Company, entered into an agreement with Liberty, pursuant to which Liberty exchanged with Mr. Diller an aggregate of 4.3 million shares of Class B common stock for the same number of shares of common stock held by Mr. Diller. In consideration of Mr. Diller waiving certain pre-existing rights under the Stockholders Agreement with respect to Liberty's transfer to IAC of shares of common stock and Class B common stock, the Company agreed to permit Mr. Diller to exchange with IAC, on a one-for-oneone-for-one basis, from time to time until September 1, 2011 up to 1.5 million shares of common stock for shares of Class B common stock. During 2011, Mr. Diller exchanged 1.5 million shares of common stock for 1.5 million shares of Class B common stock.

Further, on December 1, 2010, the Company entered into a stock exchange agreement with Liberty. Under the agreement, Liberty agreed to exchange with IAC an aggregate of 4.3 million shares of common stock described above and an aggregate of 8.5 million shares of Class B common stock for the outstanding shares of Celebrate Interactive, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IAC, which owned all of the equity interests of Evite, Inc., Giftco, Inc. and IAC Advertising, LLC and $217.9$217.9 million in cash.

The shares of common stock and Class B common stock exchanged by Liberty represented substantially all of the shares of common stock and all of the shares of Class B common stock owned beneficially and/or of record by Liberty.



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Following consummation of the above transactions, Mr. Diller through his own holdings, has 5.8 million shares of IAC's outstanding Class B common stock representing 42.9%stock.

At December 31, 2012, Mr. Diller has 42.5% of the outstanding total voting power of the Company.



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Description of Preferred Stock

IAC's Board of Directors has the authority to designate, by resolution, the powers, preferences, rights and qualifications, limitations and restrictions of preferred stock issued by IAC without any further vote or action by the shareholders. Any shares of preferred stock so issued would have priority over shares of IAC common stock and shares of IAC Class B common stock with respect to dividend or liquidation rights or both. At December 31, 2012 and 2011 and 2010 there wasis no preferred stock issued and outstanding.

Dividend

        On November 2, 2011, IAC's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, which was paid on December 1, 2011 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2011.

Reserved Common Shares

In connection with equity compensation plans, warrants, and other matters, 42.019.8 million shares of IAC common stock wereare reserved as ofat December 31, 2011.

2012.

Warrants

A summary of changes in outstanding warrants is as follows:

 
 December 31, 2011 
 
 Number of IAC
Common Shares
Underlying Warrants
 Weighted
Average
Strike Price
 
 
 (Shares in thousands)
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2011

  18,297 $28.07 

Exercised

  (3,949) 26.90 
       

Outstanding at December 31, 2011

  14,348 $28.40 
       
 December 31, 2012
 
Number of IAC
Common Shares
Underlying Warrants
 
Weighted
Average
Strike Price
 (Shares in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 201214,348
 $28.40
Exercised(14,348) 28.40
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
 $

During the yearsyear ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 there2011, 3.9 million warrants were zero and approximately 11.6 million warrants exercised, respectively.exercised. No warrants were grantedexercised during the year ended December 31, 2010. No warrants were issued during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009.



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NOTE 12—SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)

        At December 31, 2011, warrants to acquire shares of IAC common stock were outstanding as follows:

 
 Expiration Date Number of IAC
Common Shares
Underlying Warrants
Outstanding At
December 31, 2011
 Average Strike
per IAC Share
 
 
  
 (In thousands)
  
 

Issued in Vivendi deal:

         

Tranche 1

 5/7/12  9,836 $26.86 

Tranche 2

 5/7/12  4,512 $31.75 
         

    14,348 $28.40 
         

Common Stock Repurchases

During 20112012 and 2010,2011, the Company purchased 15.5 million and 13.6 million and 23.1 million shares of IAC common stock for aggregate consideration, on a trade date basis, of $518.6$716.1 million and $530.9$518.6 million, respectively. In addition, on December
On May 1, 2010, the Company completed the tax-free exchange of Evite, Gifts.com, IAC Advertising Solutions and $217.9 million in cash for substantially all of Liberty's equity stake in IAC, representing 8.5 million shares of Class B common stock and 4.3 million shares of common stock; in the first quarter of 2011, the Company received from Liberty 0.1 million shares of IAC common stock in fulfillment of post-closing working capital adjustments.

        On July 26, 2011,2012, IAC's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 1510 million shares of IAC common stock. At December 31, 2011,2012, the Company hadhas approximately 8.63.1 million shares remaining in its share repurchase authorization.



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NOTE 13—EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to IAC shareholders.


 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted 
 
 (In thousands, except per share data)
 

Numerator:

                   

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 $175,569 $175,569 $(9,393)$(9,393)$(956,473)$(956,473)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  2,656  2,656  5,007  5,007  1,090  1,090 
              

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders

  178,225  178,225  (4,386) (4,386) (955,383) (955,383)

(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax attributable to IAC shareholders(a)

  (3,992) (3,992) 103,745  103,745  (23,439) (23,439)
              

Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders

 $174,233 $174,233 $99,359 $99,359 $(978,822)$(978,822)
              

Denominator:

                   

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

  86,755  86,755  106,274  106,274  138,599  138,599 

Dilutive securities including stock options, warrants and RSUs(b)(c)(d)

    7,566         
              

Denominator for earnings per share—weighted average shares(b)(c)(d)

  86,775  94,321  106,274  106,274  138,599  138,599 
              

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to IAC shareholders:

 

Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

 $2.05 $1.89 $(0.04)$(0.04)$(6.89)$(6.89)

Discontinued operations, net of tax

  (0.04) (0.04) 0.97  0.97  (0.17) (0.17)
              

Earnings (loss) per share

 $2.01 $1.85 $0.93 $0.93 $(7.06)$(7.06)
              
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(a)
Amounts in 2010 include the gain on the Liberty Exchange.

(b)
If the effect is dilutive, weighted average common shares outstanding include the incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants and vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). For the year ended December 31, 2011, approximately 1.0 million shares related to potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

(c)
For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had losses from continuing operations and as a result, no potentially dilutive securities were included in the denominator for computing dilutive earnings per share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, the weighted average basic shares outstanding were used to compute all earnings per share amounts. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, approximately 36.3 million and


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 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 Basic Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:           
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations$169,847
 $169,847
 $175,569
 $175,569
 $(9,393) $(9,393)
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,530) (1,530) 2,656
 2,656
 5,007
 5,007
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders168,317
 168,317
 178,225
 178,225
 (4,386) (4,386)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations attributable to IAC shareholders(a)
(9,051) (9,051) (3,992) (3,992) 103,745
 103,745
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders$159,266
 $159,266
 $174,233
 $174,233
 $99,359
 $99,359
Denominator:           
Weighted average basic shares outstanding86,247
 86,247
 86,755
 86,755
 106,274
 106,274
Dilutive securities including stock options, warrants and RSUs(b)(c)(d)

 6,842
 
 7,566
 
 
Denominator for earnings per share—weighted average shares(b)(c)(d)
86,247
 93,089
 86,755
 94,321
 106,274
 106,274
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to IAC shareholders:
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations$1.95
 $1.81
 $2.05
 $1.89
 $(0.04) $(0.04)
Discontinued operations(0.10) (0.10) (0.04) (0.04) 0.97
 0.97
Earnings per share$1.85
 $1.71
 $2.01
 $1.85
 $0.93
 $0.93

NOTE 13—EARNINGS PER SHARE (Continued)

    36.2 million shares, respectively, related to potentially dilutive securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

(d)
There are no performance-based units ("PSUs") included in the denominator for earnings per share as the performance conditions have not been met for the respective reporting periods. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 approximately 3.1 million, 2.9 million and 1.8 million PSUs are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

(a)Amounts in 2010 include the gain on the Liberty Exchange.


(b)
If the effect is dilutive, weighted average common shares outstanding include the incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants and vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based stock units ("PSUs"). At December 31, 2012, there are no warrants outstanding. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately 0.8 million and 1.0 million shares, respectively, related to potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

(c)
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company has a loss from continuing operations and as a result, no potentially dilutive securities are included in the denominator for computing diluted earnings per share because the impact would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, the weighted average basic shares outstanding are used to compute all earnings per share amounts. For the year ended December 31, 2010, approximately 36.3 million shares related to potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

(d)
Prior to 2012, no PSUs are included in diluted earnings per share. During 2012, there are approximately 2.7 million PSUs included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share, as their performance conditions have been met. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 approximately 0.1 million, 3.1 million and 2.9 million PSUs are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

NOTE 14—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

IAC currently has two active plans under which awards have been granted, whichgranted. These plans cover stock options to acquire shares of IAC common stock, RSUs, PSUs and restricted stock, as well as provide for the future grant of these and other equity awards. These plans are: the IAC 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan (the "2008 Plan") and the IAC 2005 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan"). Under the 2008 Plan, the Company was originally authorized to grant stock options, RSUs, PSUs, restricted stock and other equity based awards for up to 20.0 million shares of IAC common stock. Under the 2005 Plan, the Company was originally authorized to grant stock options, RSUs, PSUs, restricted stock and other equity based awards for up to 20.0 million shares of IAC common stock, adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in August 2008. The active plans described above authorize the Company to grant awards to its employees, officers, directors and consultants. At December 31, 2011,2012, there were 9.2are 3.6 million shares available for grant under the Company's stock-based compensation plans.

The plans described abovewere adopted in 2005 and 2008, have a stated term of ten years, and provide that the exercise price of stock options granted will not be less than the market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The plans do not specify grant dates or vesting schedules of awards as those determinations have been delegated to the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of IAC's Board of Directors (the "Committee"). Each grant agreement reflects the vesting

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schedule for that particular grant as determined by the Committee. Broad-based stock option awards to date have generally vested in equal annual installments over a four-yearfour-year period and RSU awards to date havecurrently outstanding generally vestedvest in equal annual installments over a five-yearthree-year period, in each case, from the grant date. PSU awards to date generally cliff vest at the end of a two to three-yearthree-year period from the date of grant. In addition to equity awards outstanding under the two active plans, described above, stock options and other equity awards outstanding under terminated plans and plans assumed in acquisitions are reflected in the information set forth below.

The amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations is reduced by estimated forfeitures, as the expense recorded is based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The forfeiture rate is estimated at the grant date based on historical experience and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from the estimated rate.

The total income tax benefit recognized in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 related to stock-based compensation was $32.7is $31.3 million $32.2, $32.7 million and $26.8$32.2 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2011,2012, there was $107.8is $92.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.12.4 years.



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NOTE 14—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

Stock Options

A summary of changes in outstanding stock options is as follows:


 December 31, 2011 

 Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 December 31, 2012

 (Shares and intrinsic value in thousands)
 Shares 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2011

 13,418 $22.06     
(Shares and intrinsic value in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 201210,525
 $24.88
    

Granted

 2,563 32.37     3,639
 47.42
    

Exercised

 (4,733) 22.03     (2,974) 19.57
    

Forfeited

 (683) 17.66     (643) 33.69
    

Expired

 (40) 19.79     (87) 25.83
    
     

Outstanding at December 31, 2011

 10,525 $24.88 7.1 $186,474 
         
Outstanding at December 31, 201210,460
 $33.68
 7.2 $146,556

Options exercisable

 3,871 $23.30 5.2 $74,704 4,518
 $25.33
 5.2 $99,010
         

The following table summarizes the information about stock options outstanding and exercisable as of at December 31, 2011:

2012
:

 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices
 Outstanding at
December 31,
2011
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life in Years
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Exercisable at
December 31,
2011
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Outstanding at
December 31,
2012
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life in Years
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Exercisable at
December 31,
2012
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

 (Shares in thousands)
 (Shares in thousands)

$0.01 to $10.00

 28 1.4 $4.46 28 1.4 $4.46 10
 0.8 $4.63
 10
 0.8
 $4.63

$10.01 to $20.00

 3,080 6.3 16.54 1,650 5.7 16.31 1,549
 5.1 16.84
 1,468
 5.0
 16.83

$20.01 to $30.00

 3,483 6.6 22.02 1,473 5.6 22.56 2,099
 5.8 22.29
 1,551
 5.3
 22.40

$30.01 to $40.00

 3,156 9.2 32.20 19 2.1 33.79 2,594
 8.2 32.36
 768
 8.0
 32.27

$40.01 to $50.00

 778 4.1 41.76 701 3.4 41.80 3,878
 8.0 45.38
 721
 2.6
 41.81
$50.01 to $60.00330
 9.1 59.15
 
 
 
         10,460
 7.2 $33.68
 4,518
 5.2
 $25.33

 10,525 7.1 $24.88 3,871 5.2 $23.30 
         

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between IAC's closing stock price on the last trading day of 20112012 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options)

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that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2011.2012. This amount changes based on the fair market value of IAC's common stock. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009 was $70.62010 is $84.8 million $16.4, $70.6 million and $2.8$16.4 million, respectively.

The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Approximately 3.6 million, 2.6 million and 2.4 million and 0.9 million stock options were granted by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, respectively.



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NOTE 14—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

The Black-Scholes option pricing model incorporates various assumptions, including expected volatility and expected term. For purposes of this model, no dividends have been assumed. During 2012, 2011 and 2010, expected stock price volatilities were estimated based on the Company's historical volatility. Prior to 2010, due to the lack of sufficient historical IAC stock price volatilities subsequent to the 2008 spin-off, expected stock price volatilities were estimated based on historical stock price volatilities of peer companies operating in the same industry sector as IAC. The risk-free interest rates are based on U.S. Treasury yields for notes with comparable terms as the awards, in effect at the grant date. The following are the weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model:


 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,

 2011 2010 2009 2012 2011 2010

Expected volatility

 30% 30% 59%31% 30% 30%

Risk-free interest rate

 2.3% 2.4% 2.1%0.6% 2.3% 2.4%

Expected term

 6.1 years 5.6 years 4.9 years 4.4 years
 6.1 years
 5.6 years

Dividend yield

 0 0 0 1.2
 
 

The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 with exercise prices equal to the market prices of IAC's common stock on the date of grant was $11.08, $6.38are $10.69, $11.08 and $8.95,$6.38, respectively. There were no stock options issued during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2009 with exercise prices greater than the market value of IAC's common stock on the date of grant. The weighted average exercise price and weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the yearyears ended December 31, 2012 and 2010 with exercise prices greater than the market value of IAC's common stock on the date of grant were $32.00are $60.00 and $11.05,$7.61, and $32.00 and $11.05, respectively.

There are no stock options issued during the year ended December 31, 2011 with exercise prices greater than the market value of IAC's common stock on the date of grant.

Cash received from stock option exercises and the related tax benefit realized for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009 were: $89.82010 are: $58.2 million and $25.5 million; $39.1$74.3 million; $89.8 million and $8.6 million;$25.5 million; and $3.8$39.1 million and $0.8$8.6 million, respectively.

Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Stock Units

RSUs and PSUs are awards in the form of phantom shares or units, denominated in a hypothetical equivalent number of shares of IAC common stock and with the value of each RSU and PSU equal to the fair value of IAC common stock at the date of grant. RSUs and PSUs may be settled in cash, stock or both, as determined by the Committee at the time of grant. Each RSU and PSU grant is subject to service-based vesting, where a specific period of continued employment must pass before an award vests. PSUs also include performance-based vesting, where certain performance targets set at the time of grant must be achieved before an award vests. The Company recognizes expense for all RSUs and PSUs for which vesting is considered probable. For RSU grants, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value of IAC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term. For PSU grants, the expense is measured at the grant date as the fair value of IAC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term if the performance targets are considered probable of being achieved.



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Nonvested RSUs and PSUs outstanding as of at December 31, 20112012 and changes during the year ended December 31, 2011 were2012 are as follows:


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 RSUs PSUs
 
Number
of shares
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Number
of shares(a)
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 (Shares in thousands)
Nonvested at January 1, 2012560
 $31.06
 4,541
 $24.41
Granted191
 46.03
 16
 48.75
Vested(381) 27.08
 (2,671) 21.19
Forfeited
 
 (616) 28.44
Nonvested at December 31, 2012370
 $39.94
 1,270
 $29.39

(a)
Included in the table are PSUs which vest at the end of two or three years in varying amounts depending upon certain performance conditions. The PSU table above includes these awards at their maximum potential payout.
 
 RSUs PSUs 
 
 Number
of shares
 Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 Number
of shares(a)
 Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
 
 (Shares in thousands)
 

Nonvested at January 1, 2011

  1,568 $24.78  3,898 $21.52 

Granted

  126  35.27  1,332  32.14 

Vested

  (1,060) 22.79     

Forfeited

  (74) 23.91  (689) 22.95 
            

Nonvested at December 31, 2011

  560 $31.06  4,541 $24.41 
            

(a)
Included in the table are PSUs which cliff vest at the end of two or three years in varying amounts depending upon certain performance conditions. The PSU table above includes these awards at their maximum.

The weighted average fair value of RSUs and PSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 based on market prices of IAC's common stock on the grant date was $32.41, $23.05$46.24, $32.41 and $19.95,$23.05, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs and PSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 was $33.2$139.0 million $23.6, $33.2 million and $5.3$23.6 million, respectively.

Equity Instruments Denominated in the Shares of Certain Subsidiaries

IAC has granted phantom equity units and stock options in various operating subsidiaries to certain members of the subsidiaries' management. These equity awards vest over a period of years or upon the occurrence of certain prescribed events. In some cases, IAC has taken a preferred interest in the subsidiary with a face value equal to the subsidiary's acquisition price or, when funding a start-up business, its investment cost, or a certain other fixed amount. In some cases, these preferred interests accrete with paid-in-kind dividends at a prescribed rate of return. The value of the phantom equity units and stock options is tied to the value of the common stock of the entity, with the equity awards management receives as a whole generally representing a small minority of the total common stock outstanding. Accordingly, these interests only have value to the extent the relevant business appreciates in value above the preferred interest (including the accretion of dividends), our investment cost or other fixed amount or, in the case of stock options, the initial value utilized to determine the exercise price. These interests can have significant value in the event of significant appreciation. The interests are ultimately settled in IAC common stock or cash at the option of IAC, with fair market value generally determined by negotiation or arbitration, at various dates through 2016.2019. The expense associated with these equity awards is initially measured at fair value at the grant date and is expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term. The aggregate number of IAC common shares that would be required to settle these interests at current estimated fair values, including vested and unvested interests, as of at December 31, 20112012 is 2.22.0 million shares, which is included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share if the effect is dilutive. The comparable amount as of at December 31, 2010 was 3.02011 is 2.2 million shares.



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NOTE 15—SEGMENT INFORMATION

The overall concept that IAC employs in determining its operating segments is to present the financial information in a manner consistent with how the chief operating decision maker and executive management view the businesses, how the businesses are organized as to segment management, and the focus of the businesses with regards to the types of services or products offered or the target market. Operating segments are combined for reporting purposes if they meet certain aggregation criteria, which principally relate to the similarity of their economic characteristics or, in the case of Media & Other, do not meet the quantitative thresholds that require presentation as separate operating segments.


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 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Revenue:

          

Search

 $1,093,863 $837,134 $681,781 

Match

  518,027  400,723  342,598 

ServiceMagic

  205,079  181,423  155,813 

Media & Other

  243,814  219,896  168,787 

Inter-segment elimination

  (1,339) (2,361) (2,284)
        

Total

 $2,059,444 $1,636,815 $1,346,695 
        


 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Operating Income (Loss):

          

Search

 $201,695 $112,867 $(980,231)

Match

  137,555  115,367  84,655 

ServiceMagic

  21,380  16,448  13,383 

Media & Other

  (13,707) (47,539) (22,061)

Corporate

  (149,161) (147,348) (133,733)
        

Total

 $197,762 $49,795 $(1,037,987)
        


 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Operating Income Before Amortization(a):

          

Search

 $203,136 $125,549 $91,615 

Match

  156,274  122,057  94,124 

ServiceMagic

  23,857  18,165  21,286 

Media & Other

  (12,073) (12,009) (19,699)

Corporate

  (62,787) (64,183) (65,465)
        

Total

 $308,407 $189,579 $121,861 
        


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 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Revenue:     
Search & Applications$1,465,795
 $1,040,507
 $805,284
Match713,449
 518,027
 400,723
Local322,627
 303,418
 263,749
Media 164,824
 70,164
 49,692
Other134,555
 128,065
 118,749
Inter-segment elimination(317) (737) (1,382)
Total$2,800,933
 $2,059,444
 $1,636,815
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Operating Income (Loss):     
Search & Applications$305,644
 $204,006
 $128,356
Match205,492
 137,555
 115,367
Local21,735
 25,533
 8,405
Media (51,776) (16,275) (23,385)
Other(7,689) (3,896) (31,600)
Corporate(149,838) (149,161) (147,348)
Total$323,568
 $197,762
 $49,795
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Operating Income Before Amortization(a):
     
Search & Applications$313,146
 $204,980
 $140,792
Match225,765
 156,274
 122,057
Local24,932
 28,284
 10,671
Media(44,827) (15,845) (21,849)
Other(6,095) (2,499) 2,091
Corporate(67,957) (62,787) (64,183)
Total$444,964
 $308,407
 $189,579

 December 31, 

 2011 2010 December 31,

 (In thousands)
 2012 2011

Segment Assets(b):

 

Search

 $271,298 $280,773 
(In thousands)
Segment Assets(b):
   
Search & Applications$355,159
 $246,459

Match

 190,338 196,177 225,781
 190,338

ServiceMagic

 13,862 13,834 

Media & Other

 49,219 43,674 
Local46,842
 46,581
Media 71,495
 25,429
Other28,842
 15,910

Corporate

 1,148,517 1,560,084 978,651
 1,148,517
     

Total

 $1,673,234 $2,094,542 $1,706,770
 $1,673,234
     


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 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Depreciation:

          

Search

 $29,885 $38,341 $33,118 

Match

  10,780  11,042  9,821 

ServiceMagic

  4,769  3,986  3,344 

Media & Other

  2,772  2,285  3,936 

Corporate

  8,513  8,243  11,172 
        

Total

 $56,719 $63,897 $61,391 
        


 
 Years Ended December 31, 
 
 2011 2010 2009 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Capital expenditures:

          

Search

 $13,022 $21,934 $19,590 

Match

  17,447  10,087  7,814 

ServiceMagic

  3,966  4,884  3,565 

Media & Other

  2,884  2,289  2,734 

Corporate

  2,635  635  235 
        

Total

 $39,954 $39,829 $33,938 
        

(a)
The Company's primary metric is Operating Income Before Amortization, which is defined as operating income excluding, if applicable: (1) non-cash compensation expense, (2) amortization of non-cash marketing, (3) amortization and impairment of intangibles, (4) goodwill impairment and (5) one-time items. The Company believes this measure is useful to investors because it represents the operating results from IAC's segments, taking into account depreciation, which it believes is an ongoing cost of doing business, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses. Operating Income Before Amortization has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses, including non-cash compensation, non-cash marketing, and acquisition related accounting. IAC endeavors to compensate for


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(b)
Consistent with the Company's primary metric (described in (a) above), the Company excludes, if applicable, goodwill and intangible assets from the measure of segment assets presented above.
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Depreciation:     
Search & Applications$14,995
 $25,484
 $35,754
Match16,339
 10,780
 11,042
Local10,136
 10,388
 7,785
Media 1,398
 703
 245
Other1,074
 851
 828
Corporate8,539
 8,513
 8,243
Total$52,481
 $56,719
 $63,897
 Years Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
 (In thousands)
Capital expenditures:     
Search & Applications$15,320
 $8,698
 $17,169
Match19,853
 17,447
 10,087
Local6,666
 9,299
 10,513
Media 1,178
 905
 474
Other1,819
 970
 951
Corporate6,365
 2,635
 635
Total$51,201
 $39,954
 $39,829

(a)The Company's primary metric is Operating Income Before Amortization, which is defined as operating income excluding, if applicable: (1) non-cash compensation expense, (2) amortization and impairment of intangibles, (3) goodwill impairment and (4) one-time items. The Company believes this measure is useful to investors because it represents the operating results from IAC's segments, taking into account depreciation, which it believes is an ongoing cost of doing business, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses. Operating Income Before Amortization has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses, including non-cash compensation and acquisition related accounting. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-U.S. GAAP measure presented by providing the comparable U.S. GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence, financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-U.S. GAAP measure.
(b)Consistent with the Company's primary metric (described in (a) above), the Company excludes, if applicable, goodwill and intangible assets from the measure of segment assets presented above.
Revenue by geography is based on where the customer is located. Geographic information about revenue and long-lived assets is presented below:


 Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,

 2011 2010 2009 2012 2011 2010

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Revenue

      

United States

 $1,583,322 $1,359,655 $1,138,820 $1,966,383
 $1,583,322
 $1,359,655

All other countries

 476,122 277,160 207,875 834,550
 476,122
 277,160
       

Total

 $2,059,444 $1,636,815 $1,346,695 $2,800,933
 $2,059,444
 $1,636,815
       


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 December 31, December 31,

 2011 2010 2012 2011

 (In thousands)
 (In thousands)

Long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and intangible assets)

    

United States

 $246,550 $267,060 $251,379
 $246,550

All other countries

 13,038 868 19,133
 13,038
     

Total

 $259,588 $267,928 $270,512
 $259,588
     

The following tables reconcile Operating Income Before Amortization to operating income (loss) for the Company's reportable segments:

 Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
Operating
Income
Before
Amortization
 
Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 
Amortization
of Intangibles
 
Operating
Income
(Loss)
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$313,146
 $(34) $(7,468) $305,644
Match225,765
 (2,818) (17,455) 205,492
Local24,932
 
 (3,197) 21,735
Media (44,827) (770) (6,179) (51,776)
Other(6,095) (122) (1,472) (7,689)
Corporate(67,957) (81,881) 
 (149,838)
Total$444,964
 $(85,625) $(35,771) $323,568
 Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
Operating
Income
Before
Amortization
 
Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 
Amortization
of Intangibles
 
Operating
Income
(Loss)
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$204,980
 $202
 $(1,176) $204,006
Match156,274
 (1,642) (17,077) 137,555
Local28,284
 
 (2,751) 25,533
Media (15,845) (427) (3) (16,275)
Other(2,499) (347) (1,050) (3,896)
Corporate(62,787) (86,374) 
 (149,161)
Total$308,407
 $(88,588) $(22,057) $197,762

 
 Year Ended December 31, 2011 
 
 Operating
Income
Before
Amortization
 Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 Amortization
of Intangibles
 Operating
Income
(Loss)
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Search

 $203,136 $ $(1,441)$201,695 

Match

  156,274  (1,642) (17,077) 137,555 

ServiceMagic

  23,857    (2,477) 21,380 

Media & Other

  (12,073) (572) (1,062) (13,707)

Corporate

  (62,787) (86,374)   (149,161)
          

Total

 $308,407 $(88,588)$(22,057)$197,762 
          
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 Year Ended December 31, 2010 
 
 Operating
Income
Before
Amortization
 Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 Amortization
of Intangibles
 Goodwill
Impairment
 Operating
Income
(Loss)
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Search

 $125,549 $(334)$(12,348)$ $112,867 

Match

  122,057  153  (6,843)   115,367 

ServiceMagic

  18,165    (1,717)   16,448 

Media & Other

  (12,009) (934) (6,564) (28,032) (47,539)

Corporate

  (64,183) (83,165)     (147,348)
            

Total

 $189,579 $(84,280)$(27,472)$(28,032)$49,795 
            


 Year Ended December 31, 2010
 Operating
Income
Before
Amortization
 Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 Amortization
of Intangibles
 
Goodwill
Impairment
 
Operating
(Loss)
Income
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$140,792
 $(630) $(11,806) $
 $128,356
Match122,057
 153
 (6,843) 
 115,367
Local10,671
 
 (2,266) 
 8,405
Media(21,849) (458) (1,078) 
 (23,385)
Other2,091
 (180) (5,479) (28,032) (31,600)
Corporate(64,183) (83,165) 
 
 (147,348)
Total$189,579
 $(84,280) $(27,472) $(28,032) $49,795
 
 Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
 Operating
Income
Before
Amortization
 Non-Cash
Compensation
Expense
 Amortization
of Intangibles
 Amortization
of Non-Cash
Marketing
 Goodwill
Impairment
 Operating
(Loss)
Income
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Search

 $91,615 $(588)$(147,896)$(6,494)$(916,868)$(980,231)

Match

  94,124  (154) (4,940) (4,375)   84,655 

ServiceMagic

  21,286  (150) (2,754) (4,999)   13,383 

Media & Other

  (19,699) (921) (1,441)     (22,061)

Corporate

  (65,465) (68,268)       (133,733)
              

Total

 $121,861 $(70,081)$(157,031)$(15,868)$(916,868)$(1,037,987)
              

The following tables reconcile segment assets to total assets:

 December 31, 2012
 Segment Assets Goodwill 
Indefinite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 
Definite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Total Assets
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$355,159
 $723,650
 $197,304
 $64,457
 $1,340,570
Match225,781
 683,935
 158,098
 5,612
 1,073,426
Local46,842
 143,782
 5,382
 21,104
 217,110
Media 71,495
 15,590
 1,800
 2,020
 90,905
Other28,842
 49,197
 16,380
 10,747
 105,166
Corporate(c)
978,651
 
 
 
 978,651
Total$1,706,770
 $1,616,154
 $378,964
 $103,940
 $3,805,828
 December 31, 2011
 Segment Assets Goodwill 
Indefinite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 
Definite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Total Assets
 (In thousands)
Search & Applications$246,459
 $526,444
 $163,604
 $6
 $936,513
Match190,338
 667,073
 156,699
 21,501
 1,035,611
Local46,581
 127,698
 18,205
 1,293
 193,777
Media 25,429
 15,590
 1,800
 
 42,819
Other15,910
 21,719
 11,180
 3,819
 52,628
Corporate(c)
1,148,517
 
 
 
 1,148,517
Total$1,673,234
 $1,358,524
 $351,488
 $26,619
 $3,409,865

 
 December 31, 2011 
 
 Segment Assets Goodwill Indefinite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Definite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Total Assets 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Search

 $271,298 $551,518 $168,986 $500 $992,302 

Match

  190,338  667,073  156,699  21,501  1,035,611 

ServiceMagic

  13,862  109,947  12,823  793  137,425 

Media & Other

  49,219  29,986  12,980  3,825  96,010 

Corporate(c)

  1,148,517        1,148,517 
            

Total

 $1,673,234 $1,358,524 $351,488 $26,619 $3,409,865 
            

(c)Corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and IAC's headquarters building.


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 December 31, 2010 
 
 Segment Assets Goodwill Indefinite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Definite-Lived
Intangible Assets
 Total Assets 
 
 (In thousands)
 

Search

 $280,773 $551,454 $168,500 $1,941 $1,002,668 

Match(d)

  196,177  297,974  42,118  979  537,248 

ServiceMagic

  13,834  109,917  12,823  3,231  139,805 

Media & Other

  43,674  30,148  13,580  1,872  89,274 

Corporate(c)

  1,560,084        1,560,084 
            

Total

 $2,094,542 $989,493 $237,021 $8,023 $3,329,079 
            

(c)
Corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and IAC's headquarters building.

(d)
Included in the segment assets of Match at December 31, 2010 is its investment in Meetic, which was accounted for as an equity method investment. During the third quarter of 2011, Match obtained a controlling financial interest in Meetic. Accordingly, this purchase was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting.

NOTE 16—COMMITMENTS

The Company leases land, office space, data center facilities and equipment used in connection with its operations under various operating leases, many of which contain escalation clauses. The Company is also committed to pay a portion of the related operating expenses under thea data center lease agreement. These operating expenses are not included in the table below.


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Future minimum payments under operating lease agreements are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,
 (In thousands) (In thousands)

2012

 $22,209 

2013

 19,515 $24,071

2014

 15,494 25,565

2015

 13,685 23,812

2016

 13,287 23,268
201720,593

Thereafter

 196,098 210,798
   

Total

 $280,288 $328,107
   

Expenses charged to operations under these agreements were $31.3are $30.6 million $31.1, $31.3 million and $26.4$31.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The Company's most significant operating lease is a 77 year ground lease for IAC's headquarters building in New York City and approximates 66%55% of the future minimum payments due under all operating lease agreements in the table above.



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NOTE 16—COMMITMENTS (Continued)

The Company also has funding commitments that could potentially require its performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events such as under letters of credit extended as follows:


 Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period 

 Total
Amounts
Committed
 Less Than
1 Year
 1-3
Years
 3-5
Years
 More Than
5 Years
 Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period

 (In thousands)
 
Total
Amounts
Committed
 
Less Than
1 Year
 
1-3
Years
 
3-5
Years

Guarantee and letters of credit

 $8,676 $8,676 $ $ $ 
(In thousands)
Letters of credit$2,780
 $2,780
 $
 $

Purchase obligations

 55,757 19,394 31,697 4,666  41,109
 18,785
 22,233
 91
           

Total commercial commitments

 $64,433 $28,070 $31,697 $4,666 $ $43,889
 $21,565
 $22,233
 $91
           

        The guarantee relates to the Company's guarantee of an equity method investee's debt.

The letters of credit support the Company's casualty insurance program. The purchase obligations primarily include advertising commitments, which commitments are reducible or terminable such that these commitments can never exceed associated revenue by a meaningful amount. Purchase obligations also include minimum payments due under telecommunication contracts related to data transmission lines.

NOTE 17—CONTINGENCIES

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to various lawsuits. The Company establishes reserves for specific legal matters when it determines that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management has also identified certain other legal matters where we believe an unfavorable outcome is not probable and, therefore, no reserve is established. Although management currently believes that resolving claims against us, including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change in the future. The Company also evaluates other contingent matters, including taxincome and non-tax contingencies, to assess the probabilitylikelihood of an unfavorable outcome and estimated extent of potential loss. It is possible that an unfavorable outcome of one or more of these lawsuits or other contingencies could have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company. See Note 4 for additional information related to income tax contingencies.

NOTE 18—SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2011

        On February 8, 2011, in connection with the Liberty Exchange, the Company received 0.1 million shares of IAC common stock, valued at $2.9 million, in fulfillment of post-closing working capital adjustments.

        On January 31, 2011, IAC contributed The Daily Beast, previously reported in IAC's Media & Other segment, to a newly formed venture with Harman Newsweek called The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company. IAC and Harman Newsweek operate The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company jointly.

        The consideration for the acquisition of OkCupid on January 20, 2011 includes a contingent consideration arrangement which is described in Note 5.



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NOTE 18—SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Continued)

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2010

On December 1, 2010, in accordance with the Company's stock exchange agreement with Liberty, IAC exchanged $217.9$217.9 million in cash and all the outstanding shares of Celebrate Interactive, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IAC that held all the equity interests of Evite, Inc., Giftco, Inc. and IAC Advertising, LLC, for substantially all of Liberty's shares of IAC common

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stock and all of its shares of Class B common stock, which were valued at $364.2$364.2 million based on the closing price of IAC common stock on December 1, 2010.

On March 10, 2010, Match and Meetic completed a transaction in which Match contributed its Latin American business ("Match Latam") and Meetic contributed Parperfeito to a newly formed venture. These contributions, along with a $3.0$3.0 million payment from Match to Meetic, resulted in each party owning a 50% equity interest in the newly formed venture, which was valued at $72 million.$72 million. No gain or loss was recognized on this transaction as the fair value of the consideration received by Match equaled the fair value of the assets exchanged.

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2009

        The Company recorded a $4.1 million reduction to the 2008 spin-off distribution. This reflects a reduction in the Company's income tax liability and a corresponding increase in the income tax liability of the spun-off businesses as of the date of the spin-off. This reduced tax liability is primarily due to elections made by the Company pursuant to the tax sharing agreement executed in connection with the spin-off. The amount is included in the consolidated statement of shareholders' equity as an increase to additional paid-in-capital.

        On June 5, 2009, IAC completed the sale of Match Europe to Meetic. In exchange for Match Europe, IAC received a 27% stake in Meetic (approximately 6.1 million shares of Meetic common stock), valued at $154.8 million, plus a promissory note valued at $6.2 million. The promissory note was subsequently paid in the fourth quarter of 2009.

        On January 31, 2009, IAC completed the sale of ReserveAmerica to The Active Network, Inc. ("Active"). In exchange for ReserveAmerica, IAC received approximately 3.5 million shares of Active convertible preferred stock, valued at $33.3 million. No gain or loss was recognized on the sale of ReserveAmerica as the fair value of the Active convertible preferred stock received was equivalent to the carrying value of ReserveAmerica.

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

During 2010, IAC received a dividend of $11.4$11.4 million from Meetic, which the Company deemed to be a partial return of its investment. Accordingly, the dividend is reflected as a cash flowinflow from an investing activity in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows.


 Years Ended December 31, 

 2011 2010 2009 Years Ended December 31,

 (In thousands)
 2012 2011 2010

Cash paid (received) during the period for:

 
(In thousands)
Cash paid (received) during the year for:     

Interest

 $5,128 $5,113 $5,682 $5,214
 $5,128
 $5,113

Income tax payments

 42,094 19,311 8,397 43,316
 42,094
 19,311

Income tax refunds

 (3,609) (72,198) (136,435)(8,187) (3,609) (72,198)


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NOTE 19—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On December 1, 2010, the Company completed a tax-free exchange with Liberty. See Note 12 for additional information regarding this exchange.

In connection with and following the Expedia spin-off, the Company and Expedia entered into various commercial agreements, which generally include distribution agreements, services agreements and advertising agreements, as well as a cost sharing agreement. TransactionsFor the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, transactions related to these agreements have in recent years, been immaterial. The Company and Expedia are related parties since they are under common control, given that Mr. Diller serves as Chairman and Senior Executive of both IAC and Expedia.

In addition, each of the Company and Expedia has a 50% ownership interest in an aircraft that may be used by both companies. Members of this aircraft's flight crew are employed by an entity in which each of the Company and Expedia has a 50% ownership interest. The Company and Expedia have agreed to share costs relating to flight crew compensation and benefits pro-rata according to each company's respective usage of the aircraft, for which they are separately billed by the entity described above. From 2009 through For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total payments made to this entity by the Company were immaterial.

NOTE 20—BENEFIT PLANS

IAC has a retirement savings plan in the United States that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Participating employees may contribute up to 50% of their pre-tax earnings, but not more than statutory limits. IAC contributes fifty cents for each dollar a participant contributes in this plan, with a maximum contribution of 3% of a participant's eligible earnings. Matching contributions for the plan for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 are $6.5 million, $5.0 millionand 2009 were $5.0$4.9 million $4.9 million and $4.5 million,, respectively. The increase in matching contributions in 2012 is primarily related to increased participation in the plan. Matching contributions are invested in the same manner as each participant's voluntary contributions in the investment options provided under the plan. Investment options in the plan include IAC common stock, but neither participant nor matching contributions are required to be invested in IAC common stock.

IAC also has or participates in various benefit plans, principally defined contribution plans, for its international employees. IAC's contributions for these plans for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 are $2.3 million, $1.4 millionand 2009 were $1.4$0.4 million $0.4 million and $0.5 million,, respectively. The increase in contributions for both 2012 and 2011 relates primarily to the acquisition of Meetic.

Meetic, consolidated beginning September 1, 2011.

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NOTE 21—QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

 
Quarter Ended
March 31
 
Quarter Ended
June 30 (a)
 
Quarter Ended
September 30
 
Quarter Ended
December 31
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31, 2012       
Revenue$640,600
 $680,612
 $714,470
 $765,251
Cost of revenue223,571
 236,690
 261,932
 270,277
Operating income62,765
 97,476
 78,033
 85,294
Earnings from continuing operations31,153
 48,101
 46,185
 44,408
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax3,684
 (4,641) (5,624) (2,470)
Net earnings34,837
 43,460
 40,561
 41,938
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders34,478
 43,332
 40,717
 40,739
Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations(c)
$0.37
 $0.56
 $0.52
 $0.49
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations(c)
$0.34
 $0.52
 $0.49
 $0.46
Basic earnings per share(c)
$0.42
 $0.50
 $0.46
 $0.46
Diluted earnings per share(c)
$0.38
 $0.47
 $0.43
 $0.43
 
Quarter Ended
March 31
 
Quarter Ended
June 30
 
Quarter Ended
September 30 (b)
 
Quarter Ended
December 31
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31, 2011       
Revenue$460,213
 $485,404
 $516,884
 $596,943
Cost of revenue172,718
 181,472
 188,642
 218,412
Operating income37,336
 58,231
 46,740
 55,455
Earnings from continuing operations20,168
 45,630
 67,973
 41,798
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax(1,948) (2,488) (3,922) 4,366
Net earnings18,220
 43,142
 64,051
 46,164
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders18,070
 42,424
 64,973
 48,766
Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations(c)
$0.22
 $0.50
 $0.81
 $0.53
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations(c)
$0.21
 $0.46
 $0.73
 $0.48
Basic earnings per share(c)
$0.20
 $0.47
 $0.77
 $0.58
Diluted earnings per share(c)
$0.19
 $0.44
 $0.69
 $0.53


 
 Quarter Ended
March 31
 Quarter Ended
June 30
 Quarter Ended
September 30(a)
 Quarter Ended
December 31
 
 
 (In thousands, except per share data)
 

Year Ended December 31, 2011

             

Revenue

 $460,213 $485,404 $516,884 $596,943 

Cost of revenue

  172,718  181,472  188,642  218,412 

Operating income

  37,336  58,231  46,740  55,455 

Earnings from continuing operations

  20,168  45,630  67,973  41,798 

(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

  (1,948) (2,488) (3,922) 4,366 

Net earnings

  18,220  43,142  64,051  46,164 

Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders

  18,070  42,424  64,973  48,766 

Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:

 

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations(d)

 $0.22 $0.50 $0.81 $0.53 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations(d)

 $0.21 $0.46 $0.73 $0.48 

Basic earnings per share(d)

 $0.20 $0.47 $0.77 $0.58 

Diluted earnings per share(d)

 $0.19 $0.44 $0.69 $0.53 


 
 Quarter Ended
March 31(b)
 Quarter Ended
June 30
 Quarter Ended
September 30
 Quarter Ended
December 31(c)(e)
 
 
 (In thousands, except per share data)
 

Year Ended December 31, 2010

             

Revenue

 $378,178 $394,244 $412,966 $451,427 

Cost of revenue

  131,149  140,638  147,933  174,096 

Operating income (loss)

  8,925  24,633  37,684  (21,447)

(Loss) earnings from continuing operations

  (14,597) 15,421  22,440  (32,657)

(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

  (4,727) (2,586) (4,795) 115,853 

Net (loss) earnings

  (19,324) 12,835  17,645  83,196 

Net (loss) earnings attributable to IAC shareholders

  (18,705) 13,591  17,509  86,964 

Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders:

 

Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations(d)

 $(0.12)$0.15 $0.22 $(0.30)

Diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations(d)

 $(0.12)$0.14 $0.21 $(0.30)

Basic (loss) earnings per share(d)

 $(0.16)$0.12 $0.17 $(0.90)

Diluted (loss) earnings per share(d)

 $(0.16)$0.12 $0.16 $(0.90)

(a)
The third quarter of 2011 includes an after-tax loss of $11.7 million related to marking down the carrying value of Match's 27% equity method investment in Meetic to fair value (i.e., the tender offer price of €15.00 per share) upon achieving control. The third quarter of 2011 also includes the
(a)
The second quarter of 2012 includes an after-tax non-cash charge of $16.2 million related to the re-measurement of the carrying value of our equity method investment in News_Beast to fair value in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest in June 2012.

(b)
The third quarter of 2011 includes an after-tax non-cash charge of $11.7 million related to the re-measurement of the carrying value of Match's 27% equity method investment in Meetic to fair value (i.e., the tender offer price of €15.00 per share) in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest. The third quarter of 2011 also includes the reversal of a previously established deferred tax liability of $43.6 million in connection with the acquisition of Meetic.

(c)Quarterly per share amounts may not add to the related annual per share amount because of differences in the average common shares outstanding during each period.

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(b)
The first quarter of 2010 includes an after-tax impairment charge of $18.3 million related to the write-down of one of the Company's equity method investments to fair value.

(c)
The fourth quarter of 2010 includes after-tax impairment charges of $30.8 million related to the write-down of the goodwill and intangible assets of Shoebuy and $11.0 million related to the write-down of an indefinite-lived intangible asset of IAC Search & Media and an after-tax impairment charge of $4.6 million related to the write-down of one of the Company's cost method investments to fair value.

(d)
Quarterly per share amounts may not add to the related annual per share amount because of differences in the average common shares outstanding during each period.

Discontinued operations

(e)
The fourth quarter of 2010 includes a gain of $140.8 million related to the tax-free exchange of Evite, Gifts.com and IAC Advertising Solutions to Liberty, and an after-tax impairment charge of $31.6 million related to the write-down of the goodwill of InstantAction.

NOTE 22—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

        On February 1, 2012, IAC's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common and Class B common stock outstanding to be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2012, with a payment date of March 1, 2012. Based on the Company's current shares outstanding, the total amount of this dividend will be approximately $10.4 million.

        Between January 1, 2012 and January 27, 2012, IAC repurchased 1.8 million shares of common stock for aggregate consideration of $74.1 million.


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Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of the Company's Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company monitors and evaluates on an ongoing basis its disclosure controls and procedures in order to improve their overall effectiveness. In the course of these evaluations, the Company modifies and refines its internal processes as conditions warrant.

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, IAC management, including the Chairman and Senior Executive, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based on this evaluation, the Chairman and Senior Executive, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) for the Company. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011.2012. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in "Internal Control—Integrated Framework" issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management has determined that, as of December 31, 2011,2012, the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20112012 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their attestation report, included herein.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Company monitors and evaluates on an ongoing basis its internal control over financial reporting in order to improve its overall effectiveness. In the course of these evaluations, the Company modifies and refines its internal processes as conditions warrant. As required by Rule 13a-15(d), IAC management, including the Chairman and Senior Executive, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, also conducted an evaluation of the Company's internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any changes occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 20112012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. The Company implemented a materialBased on that evaluation, there has be no such change in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The change related to the remediation of a material weakness in internal controls related to the accounting for deferred income taxes that led to the restatement of its consolidated financial statements included in the Company's

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Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and in the Forms 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2011. Specifically, the Company increased the level of review of work performed by Company personnel and third-party tax professionals in the identification and calculation of deferred income tax liabilities. The Company has completed its testing of the additional control processes outlined above and concludes that the material weakness has been satisfactorily remediated as of December 31, 2011.



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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
IAC/InterActiveCorp

We have audited IAC/InterActiveCorp's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011,2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). IAC/InterActiveCorp's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, IAC/InterActiveCorp maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011,2012, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20112012 and our report dated February 29, 2012March 1, 2013 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.


/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York
March 1, 2013

February 29, 2012


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Item 9B.    Other Information

Not applicable.


PART III

The information required by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) has been incorporated herein by reference to IAC's definitive Proxy Statement to be used in connection with its 20122013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or the 20122013 Proxy Statement, as set forth below, in accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K.

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Information relating to directors and executive officers of IAC and their compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is set forth in the sections entitled "Information Concerning Director Nominees" and "Information Concerning IAC Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance," respectively, in the 20122013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by subsections (c)(3), (d)(4) and (d)(5) of Item 407 of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "Corporate Governance" and "The Board and Board Committees" in the 20122013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "Executive Compensation" and "Director Compensation" in the 20122013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by subsections (e)(4) and (e)(5) of Item 407 of Regulation S-K is set forth in the sections entitled "The Board and Board Committees," "Compensation Committee Report" and "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in the 20122013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference; provided, that the information set forth in the section entitled "Compensation Committee Report" shall be deemed furnished herein and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information regarding ownership of IAC common stock and Class B common stock and securities authorized for issuance under IAC's various equity compensation plans is set forth in the sections entitled "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Equity Compensation Plan Information," respectively, in the 20122013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions involving IAC and director independence is set forth in the sections entitled "Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions" and "Corporate Governance," respectively, in the 20122013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Information regarding the fees and services of IAC's independent registered public accounting firm and the pre-approval policies and procedures applicable to services provided to IAC by such firm is set forth in the sections entitled "Fees Paid to Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" and "Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy," respectively, in the 20122013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.



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Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)   List of documents filed as part of this Report:

(1)   Consolidated Financial Statements of IAC

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm: Ernst & Young LLP.

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 20112012 and 2010.

2011.

Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009.

2010.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009.

2010.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009.

2010.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2)   Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule of IAC

Schedule
Number

Schedule
Number
II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.

All other financial statements and schedules not listed have been omitted since the required information is either included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the notes thereto, is not applicable or is not required.

(3)   Exhibits

The documents set forth below, numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are filed herewith, incorporated herein by reference to the location indicated or furnished herewith.


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No.
DescriptionLocation
2.1 DescriptionLocation
2.1
Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2008, by and among the Registrant, HSN, Inc.,
Interval Leisure Group, Inc., Ticketmaster and Tree.com, Inc.
 Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 22, 2008.

3.1

3.1

 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IAC/InterActiveCorp.

 

Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A, filed on August 12, 2005.

3.2

3.2

 

Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IAC/InterActiveCorp.

 

Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 22, 2008.

3.3

3.3

 

Amended and Restated By-laws of IAC/InterActiveCorp.

 

Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010.

Table of Contents

Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
4.14.1
 Equity Warrant Agreement,Indenture for 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022, dated as of May 7, 2002, betweenDecember 21, 2012, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, the RegistrantGuarantors named therein and Computershare Inc. (successor to BNY Mellon Shareowner Services and The Bank of New York)Trust Company, N.A., as equity warrant agent.Trustee.(2) Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 17, 2002.

4.2

4.2

 

In accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation  S-K, certain instruments relating to long-term obligations of the Registrant have been omitted but will be furnished to the Commission upon request.

 

 

10.1

10.1

 

Amended and Restated Governance Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2005, by and between the Registrant and Barry Diller.

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005.

10.2

10.2

 

Letter Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2010, by and among the Registrant, Liberty Media Corporation, Liberty USA Holdings, LLC and Barry Diller.

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010.

10.3

10.3

 

Letter Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2010, by and between the Registrant and Barry Diller.

 

Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010.

10.4

10.4

 

Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2008, by and among the Registrant, Ticketmaster, Interval Leisure Group, Inc., HSN, Inc. and Tree.com, Inc.

 

Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 22, 2008.

10.5

10.5

 

IAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)

 

Annex F to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, filed on July 10, 2008.

10.6

10.6

 

Form of Terms and Conditions of Stock Options under the IAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

10.7

10.7
Form of Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Units under the IAC/InterActiveCorp 2008 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)(2)
10.8

Amended and Restated IAC/InterActiveCorp 2005 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)
 

Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

10.9

10.8

 

Form of Terms and Conditions of Stock Options under the IAC/InterActiveCorp 2005 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008.

10.10

10.9

 

Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009.

10.11

10.10

 

2011 IAC/InterActiveCorp Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011.


10.11


IAC/InterActiveCorp Executive Deferred Compensation Plan.(1)


Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.


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Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
 DescriptionLocation
10.12
 Stock Option Agreement between the Registrant and Barry Diller, dated as of June 7, 2005.(1) Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005.

10.13

10.13

 

Match.com, Inc. Equity Program(1)Program.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009.

10.14

10.14

 

Employment Agreement between Gregory R. Blatt and the Registrant, dated as of December 22, 2010.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

10.15

10.15

 

Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Victor A. Kaufman and the Registrant, dated as of February 26, 2010.March 15, 2012.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010.2012.

10.16

10.16

 

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Thomas J. McInerneyJeffrey W. Kip and the Registrant, dated as of December 1, 2010.March 20, 2012.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.1910.2 to the Registrant's AnnualQuarterly Report on Form 10-K10-Q for the fiscal year ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010.2012.

10.17

10.17

 

Employment Agreement between Gregg Winiarski and the Registrant, dated as of February 26, 2010.(1)

 

Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010.

10.18

10.18

 

Google Services Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Google.Google Inc.

 

Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

10.19

10.19

 

Amendment No. 4 to Google Services Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, between the Registrant and Google.Google Inc.

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011.

10.20

Credit Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2012, among IAC/InterActiveCorp, as Borrower, the Lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase, Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the other parties thereto.(2)
21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2011.2012.(2)
 

 

23.1

23.1

 

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.(2)

 

 

31.1

31.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(2)

 

 

31.2

31.2

 

Certification of the Chairman and Senior Executive pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(2)

 

 

31.3

31.3

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(2)

 

 


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Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
 DescriptionLocation
32.1
 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(3)  

32.2

32.2

 

Certification of the Chairman and Senior Executive pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(3)

 

 

32.3

32.3

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(3)

 

 

101.INS

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance(4)Instance

 

 

101.SCH

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema(4)Schema

 

 

101.CAL

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation(4)Calculation

 

 

101.DEF

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition(4)Definition

 

 

101.LAB

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels(4)Labels

 

 

101.PRE

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation(4)Presentation

 

 

(1)
Reflects management contracts and management and director compensatory plans.

(2)
Filed herewith.

(3)
Furnished herewith.

(4)
Pursuant to applicable securities laws and regulations, the Registrant is deemed to have complied with the reporting obligation relating to the submission of interactive data files in such exhibits and is not subject to liability under any anti-fraud or other liability provisions of the federal securities laws as long as the Registrant has made a good faith attempt to comply with the submission requirements and promptly amends the interactive data files after becoming aware that the interactive data files fail to comply with the submission requirements. In addition, users of this data are advised that, pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are not deemed filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.

(1)Reflects management contracts and management and director compensatory plans.
(2)Filed herewith.
(3)Furnished herewith.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.




February 29, 2012March 1, 2013 IAC/INTERACTIVECORP

 

 

By:

 

/s/ GREGORY R. BLATT

Gregory R. Blatt
Chief Executive Officer


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 29, 2012:

March 1, 2013:

Signature
Title


 

Title
/s/ BARRY DILLER

Barry Diller
 Chairman of the Board, Senior Executive and Director

Barry Diller
/s/ GREGORY R. BLATT

Gregory R. Blatt

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director

Gregory R. Blatt
/s/ VICTOR A. KAUFMAN

Victor A. Kaufman

 

Vice Chairman and Director

Victor A. Kaufman
/s/ THOMAS J. MCINERNEY

Thomas J. McInerneyJEFFREY W. KIP

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jeffrey W. Kip
/s/ MICHAEL H. SCHWERDTMAN

Michael H. Schwerdtman

 

Senior Vice President and Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)

Michael H. Schwerdtman
/s/ EDGAR BRONFMAN, JR.

Edgar Bronfman, Jr.


Director

/s/ CHELSEA CLINTON

Chelsea Clinton


Director

/s/ SONALI DE RYCKER

Sonali De Rycker


Director

Signature
Title



/s/ MICHAEL D. EISNER

Michael D. Eisner
 Director

Edgar Bronfman, Jr.
/s/ CHELSEA CLINTONDirector
Chelsea Clinton
/s/ SONALI DE RYCKERDirector
Sonali De Rycker
/s/ MICHAEL D. EISNERDirector
Michael D. Eisner
/s/ DONALD R. KEOUGH

Director
Donald R. Keough
 

Director

/s/ BRYAN LOURD

Bryan Lourd

 

Director

Bryan Lourd
/s/ ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ

Director
Arthur C. Martinez
 

Director

/s/ DAVID S. ROSENBLATT

Director
David S. Rosenblatt
 

Director

/s/ ALAN G. SPOON

Alan G. Spoon

 

Director

David S. Rosenblatt
/s/ ALEXANDER VON FURSTENBERG

Director
Alexander von Furstenberg
 

Director

/s/ RICHARD F. ZANNINO

Director
Richard F. Zannino
 

Director

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Schedule II

IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Description
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 
Charges to
Earnings
 
Charges to
Other Accounts
 Deductions 
Balance at
End of Period
 (In thousands)
2012         
Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$7,309
 $12,237
(1)$654
 $(11,425)(5)$8,775
Magazine publishing allowance for newsstand returns
 10,426
(2)33
 (8,146)
(6) 
2,313
Sales returns accrual1,020
 17,728
 
 (17,504) 1,244
Deferred tax valuation allowance45,084
 9,320
(3)6,379
(4)
 60,783
Other reserves2,119
       1,925
2011         
Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$8,848
 $8,898
(1)$(329)
$(10,108)(5)$7,309
Sales returns accrual913
 16,573
 
 (16,466) 1,020
Deferred tax valuation allowance40,266
 5,732
(7)(914)(8)
 45,084
Other reserves1,555
  
  
  
 2,119
2010         
Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves$10,515
 $9,013
(1)$81
 $(10,761)(5)$8,848
Sales returns accrual873
 14,026
 
 (13,986) 913
Deferred tax valuation allowance35,331
 4,511
(9)424
(4)
 40,266
Other reserves2,666
  
  
  
 1,555

Description
 Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 Charges to
Earnings
 Charges to
Other Accounts
 Deductions Balance at
End of Period
 
 
 (In thousands)
 

2011

                

Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves

 $8,848 $8,898(1)$(329)$(10,108)(4)$7,309 

Sales returns accrual

  913  107      1,020 

Deferred tax valuation allowance

  40,266  5,732(2) (914)(3)   45,084 

Other reserves

  1,555           2,119 

2010

                

Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves

 $10,515 $9,013(1)$81 $(10,761)(4)$8,848 

Sales returns accrual

  873  40      913 

Deferred tax valuation allowance

  35,331  4,511(5) 424(6)   40,266 

Other reserves

  2,666           1,555 

2009

                

Allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue reserves

 $10,293 $10,361(1)$(520)$(9,619)(4)$10,515 

Sales returns accrual

  794  79      873 

Deferred tax valuation allowance

  39,515  (1,728)(7) (2,456)(8)   35,331 

Other reserves

  3,079           2,666 

(1)
Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts is charged to expense. Additions to the revenue reserve is charged against revenue.

(2)
Amount is primarily related to losses from equity method investments.

(3)
Amount is primary related to the net release of the valuation allowance on net benefited losses for 2011 unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

(4)
Write-off of fully reserved accounts receivable.

(5)
Amount is primarily related to net unbenefited unrealized losses including an impairment charge from equity method investments and an increase in foreign net operating losses partially offset by a write-off of previously unbenefited deferred tax assets for state capital loss carryforwards.

(6)
Amount is primary related to unbenefited unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

(7)
Amount is primarily related to a decrease in state net operating losses partially offset by an increase for unbenefited state capital loss carryforwards and foreign net operating losses.

(8)
Amount is primarily related to the release of a valuation allowance on net benefited losses for 2009 unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
(1)Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are charged to expense. Additions to the revenue reserves are charged against revenue.
(2)Additions to the magazine publishing allowance for newsstand returns are related to magazine publishing at News_Beast and are charged against revenue.
(3)Amount is primarily related to an unbenefited other-than-temporary impairment charge related to a long-term marketable equity security, an increase in deferred tax assets for investments in subsidiaries and an increase in federal net operating losses.
(4)Amount is primary related to unbenefited unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
(5)Write-off of fully reserved accounts receivable.
(6)Amount represents returns of magazines at News_Beast.
(7)Amount is primarily related to losses from equity method investments.
(8)Amount is primary related to the net release of the valuation allowance on net benefited losses for 2011 unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
(9)Amount is primarily related to net unbenefited unrealized losses including an impairment charge from equity method investments and an increase in foreign net operating losses partially offset by a write-off of previously unbenefited deferred tax assets for state capital loss carryforwards.


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