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News Corp extends CEO Robert Thomson's contract through June 2030
NEWS CORP
- Board approved extension of Thomson's employment agreement to June 30, 2030.
- Digital revenues grew from 20% of total in 2014 to 50% in fiscal 2024 under his leadership.
- Dow Jones profitability doubled since 2020 re-segmentation; Foxtel sold to DAZN in April 2025.
- Landmark IP licensing deals with OpenAI and other tech platforms signed.
- Acquired OPIS and Base Chemicals at Dow Jones; Book Publishing audiobooks grew via Spotify partnership.
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