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Organization and Nature of Operations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization and Nature of Operations
ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Graham Holdings Company (the Company), is a diversified education and media company. The Company’s Kaplan subsidiary provides a wide variety of educational services, both domestically and outside the United States (U.S.). The Company’s media operations comprise the ownership and operation of seven television broadcasting stations.
Education—Kaplan, Inc. provides an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals. Kaplan’s various businesses comprise four categories: Kaplan International, Higher Education (KHE), Test Preparation (KTP) and Professional (U.S.).
Media—The Company’s diversified media operations comprise television broadcasting, several websites and print publications, podcast technology and a marketing solutions provider.
Television broadcasting. As of December 31, 2019, the Company owned seven television stations located in Houston, TX; Detroit, MI; Orlando, FL; San Antonio, TX; Roanoke, VA; and two stations in Jacksonville, FL. All stations are network-affiliated except for WJXT in Jacksonville, FL.
Manufacturing—The Company’s manufacturing businesses include Hoover, Dekko, Joyce/Dayton and Forney.
Other—The Company’s other business operations include automotive dealerships, restaurants and entertainment venues and home health and hospice services.