Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Financial Information for Segments (Detail)

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Financial Information for Segments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net revenue $ 50,759 [1] $ 36,128 $ 31,897 $ 36,679 $ 45,586 $ 28,537 [2] $ 24,531 $ 28,589 $ 155,463 $ 127,242 [3] $ 223,691 [3]
Contribution loss                 (21,641) (10,173) [3] (31,346) [3]
Reconciliation of contribution margin (loss) to net income (loss) attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:                      
Interest and other income (expense)                 2,421 (86) [3] (90) [3]
Gain on sale of investment in RSOL                 25,096    
Loss from equity method investment in RSOL         (830) (15,940) [2] (944) (696)   (18,410) [3]  
Loss on deconsolidation of RSOL                     (4,550) [3]
Income tax expense (benefit)                 25,974 (9,444) [3] (10,713) [3]
Income from discontinued operations (4,851) [1] 1,004 (129) 1,981 2,325 997 [2] 2,647 679 (1,995) [4] 6,648 [3],[5] 3 [3]
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 30,443 [1] (120) (7,848) 277 (1,547) 11,157 [2] 2,053 1,219 (659) (305) [3] 398 [3]
Net income (loss) attributable to Gaiam, Inc.                 (22,752) (12,882) [3] (24,872) [3]
Continuing operations
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net revenue                 155,463 127,242 114,434
Contribution loss                 (21,641) (10,173) (29,070)
Continuing operations | Direct to consumer
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net revenue                 52,051 42,852 45,041
Contribution loss                 (22,754) [6] (17,308) [6] (6,983)
Continuing operations | Business
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net revenue                 103,412 84,390 69,393
Contribution loss                 1,113 [6] 7,135 (22,087) [7]
Discontinued operations | Real Goods Solar
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net revenue                     109,257
Contribution loss                     $ (2,276)
[1] We reported gains of $16.4 million, $2.0 million and $6.7 million in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2013 on the sale of our Real Goods Solar stock, the carrying value for which had previously been reduced to zero through the recognition of our portion of RSOL's net losses. We recorded a charge of $11.0 million to exit certain businesses, to restructure certain operations, and a net loss of $2.0 million after selling GVE and closing DRTV in the fourth quarter. We also recorded a $23.2 million valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets in the fourth quarter of 2013.
[2] During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, we recorded a noncash loss from our equity method investment in RSOL of $15.9 million and related income tax benefits of $5.7 million.
[3] RSOL was deconsolidated and accounted for as an equity method investment from December 31, 2011 until May 28, 2013, when it became a cost method investment. Consequently, RSOL is reported as an equity method investment for the year ended December 31, 2012 and as a consolidated subsidiary for the year ended December 31, 2011.
[4] Cash flows in 2013 include the $25.0 million gain from the sale of RSOL stock, the sale of GVE and the closure of the DRTV Business Unit.
[5] Net cash provided by operating activities for discontinued operations during 2012 includes approximately $18.7 million of net cash provided by purchased Vivendi Entertainment ("Vivendi") working capital, which was used to partially fund the acquisition of Vivendi. Excluding the net cash flows from the purchased Vivendi working capital, net cash used by operating activities for discontinued operations would have been zero during 2012.
[6] Includes investments in our digital subscription businesses of $8.5 million and $5.9 million for the years 2013 and 2012, respectively. Additionally, during 2013 we recognized impairment and severance charges of $11.0 million.
[7] During 2011, we recognized a noncash goodwill impairment charge of $22.5 million in our business segment.