Stockholder's Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholder's Equity

Stockholder's Equity

Common Stock

We have one share of common stock (no par value) issued and outstanding, which is owned by QSC.

In addition, in the normal course of business, we transfer assets and liabilities to and from QSC and its affiliates, which are recorded through our equity. It is our policy to record these asset transfers based on carrying values.

Dividends

We declared the following cash dividend to QSC:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2015		2014	2013
	(Dollars in millions)
Cash dividend declared to QSC	$	1,350	1,400	1,325
Cash dividend paid to QSC	1,350		1,400	1,325

The timing of cash payments for declared dividends to QSC is at our discretion in consultation with QSC. We may declare and pay dividends to QSC in excess of our earnings to the extent permitted by applicable law. Our debt covenants do not limit the amount of dividends we can pay to QSC.