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News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA: ASX: NWS, NWSLV) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of Foxtel Group (“Foxtel”) to DAZN Group Limited (“DAZN”), a premier global sports streaming platform. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholder loans in the amount of A$578 million outstanding and owing to News Corp will be repaid in full in cash at closing. Foxtel’s current debt will be refinanced at closing and...

News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (includes 13 and 52 weeks, respectively, compared to 14 and 53 weeks in the three months and fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, respectively). Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: “News Corp's Fiscal 2023 results highlighted the durability and depth of our revenue streams and the impact of...

News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: “These results demonstrate the fundamental differences in the character of News Corp compared with other media companies. In a period in which advertising was clearly insipid in certain parts of the world, our core non-advertising revenue has been particularly...

News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: “The second quarter highlighted the progress made in certain of our business segments. Obviously, a surge in interest rates and acute inflation had a tangible impact on all of our businesses. But we believe these challenges are more ephemeral than eternal. Just...

News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors received a letter from K. Rupert Murdoch withdrawing the proposal to explore a potential combination of News Corp and Fox Corporation (“FOX”) (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX). In withdrawing the proposal, Mr. Murdoch indicated that he and Lachlan K. Murdoch have determined that a combination is not optimal for shareholders of News Corp and FOX at this time....

Announcement by Fox Corporation's Board of Directors On Potential Combination with News Corporation PR Newswire NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES , Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation ("FOX" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: FOX, FOXA) announced today that the Company's board of directors received a letter from K. Rupert Murdoch withdrawing the proposal to explore a potential combination of FOX and News Corporation ("News Corp") (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS,...

News Corporation’s (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) Special Committee composed solely of independent and disinterested members of the News Corp Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”) formed to explore a potential combination with Fox Corporation (the “Proposed Transaction”) following receipt of letters from K. Rupert Murdoch and the Murdoch Family Trust, provided an update on the process in response to recent investor inquiries. The...

News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: “While the macro environment is patently more volatile, the results highlight the resilience of News Corp and the potential for sustained growth and increased profitability. Headline revenues were down one percent to $2.5 billion, but the decline was obviously...