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NEWS CORP — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from NEWS CORP's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

NWSA NEWS CORP JSON
Auditor Changes

NEWS CORP dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“EY will be dismissed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective upon completion of the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027”
Auditor Changes

NEWS CORP engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“selected Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028”
Earnings Releases

NEWS CORP reported the three months ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $2.19 billion, net income $121 million, EPS $0.16.

“--- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2026 FISCAL 2026 THIRD QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Third quarter revenues were $2.19 billion, a 9% increase compared to $2.01 billion in the prior year, driven by growth at the Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones and Book Publishing segments. • Net income from”
Debt Financings

NEWS CORP incurred credit facility of $1,500,000,000 with Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Bank of China Limited, New York Branch, U.S. Bank, National Association, Australia and New Zeal at either (a) an Alternative Currency Term Rate formula, (b) a Term SOFR formula, ( maturing March 27, 2031.

“The Credit Agreement provides for unsecured $1,500,000,000 credit facilities comprised of a $1,000,000,000 five year unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”) and $500,000,000 five year unsecured term loan A credit facility (the “Term A Facility,” the loans under the Term A Facility are collectively referred to as “Term A Loans,” and the Term A Facility together with the Revolving Facility are referred to as, the “Facilities”) to the Company to refinance its existing credit agreement and for general corporate purposes.”
Material Agreements

NEWS CORP entered into Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto valued at unsecured $1,500,000,000 credit facilities comprised of a $1,000,000,000 five year unsecured revolvi (effective 2026-03-27).

“On March 27, 2026, News Corporation (the “Company”) entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among the Company, as administrative borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank, N.A., as syndication agents, and the other parties thereto.”
Governance Changes

NEWS CORP: Stockholders approved amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit officer liability, eliminate the corporate opportunity waiver, and add a federal forum selection provision (effective 2025-11-19).

“At the Annual Meeting, upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Company, stockholders approved amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to: (i) limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by law; (ii) eliminate the obsolete corporate opportunity waiver; and (iii) add a federal forum selection provision for claims under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and make a clarifying change to the existing Delaware forum selection provision.”

David Kline resigned as Chief Technology Officer at NEWS CORP.

“On March 19, 2025, David Kline, Chief Technology Officer of News Corporation (the “Company”), informed the Company he would be resigning from his position to accept another role outside of the Company.”

Lavanya Chandrashekar was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at NEWS CORP.

“will be succeeded by Lavanya Chandrashekar”

Susan Panuccio departed as Chief Financial Officer at NEWS CORP.

“Susan Panuccio will depart from her role as Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2025”
Earnings Releases

NEWS CORP reported third quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $2.42 billion, net income $42 million, EPS $0.05.

“--- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2024 THIRD QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Third quarter revenues were $2.42 billion, a 1% decrease compared to $2.45 billion in the prior year, reflecting a $21 million, or 1%, negative impact from foreign currency fluctuations. Adjusted Revenues were flat”
Earnings Releases

NEWS CORP reported the quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $2.59 billion, net income $183 million, EPS $0.27.

“--- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2024 SECOND QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Second quarter revenues were $2.59 billion, a 3% increase compared to $2.52 billion in the prior year, driven by growth at the Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones and Book Publishing segments • Net income in the”
Shareholder Votes

NEWS CORP shareholders approved Advisory, nonbinding approval of executive compensation at the 2023-11-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 : A proposal to approve, on an advisory, nonbinding basis, the Company’s executive compensation passed as follows: For: 157,533,916 Against: 17,023,075 Abstain: 29,997 Broker Non-Votes: 1,572,371”
Shareholder Votes

NEWS CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 at the 2023-11-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 : A proposal to ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 passed as follows: For: 175,368,031 Against: 779,471 Abstain: 11,857 Broker Non-Votes: ( 0 )”
Shareholder Votes

NEWS CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-11-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 : The following individuals were elected to serve as Directors of the Company: Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Lachlan K. Murdoch 153,068,795 21,503,895 14,298 1,572,371 Robert J. Thomson 173,958,161 613,404 15,423 1,572,371 Kelly Ayotte 166,647,543 7,922,978 16,467 1,572,371 José María Aznar 149,807,773 24,762,838 16,377 1,572,371 Natalie Bancroft 159,739,683 14,831,915 15,390 1,572,371 Ana Paula Pessoa 167,248,280 7,323,672 15,036 1,572,371 Masroor Siddiqui 167,289,793 7,281,604 15,591 1,572,371”
Earnings Releases

NEWS CORP reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $2.50 billion, net income $58 million, EPS $0.05.

“--- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2024 FISCAL 2024 FIRST QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • First quarter revenues were $2.50 billion, a 1% increase compared to $2.48 billion in the prior year, driven by growth at the Book Publishing and Dow Jones segments • Net income in the quarter was $58 million, compared”

Lachlan Murdoch changed role as sole Chair of the Board at NEWS CORP.

“Following the 2023 Annual Meeting, Lachlan Murdoch will become the sole Chair of the Board.”

Rupert Murdoch changed role as Executive Chairman at NEWS CORP.

“On September 21, 2023, News Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as Executive Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective as of the upcoming annual meeting of stockholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”) in mid-November. Mr. Murdoch will be appointed Chairman Emeritus of the Company, effective as of the 2023 Annual Meeting.”
Earnings Releases

NEWS CORP reported the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $2.43 billion, net income $(32) million, EPS $(0.01).

“CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2023 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Fourth quarter revenues were $2.43 billion, compared to $2.67 billion in the prior year, reflecting the absence of the extra week in the prior year and the negative impact from foreign currency fluctuations • Net loss in”
Governance Changes

NEWS CORP: Board amended and restated the By-laws effective June 23, 2023, with changes to advance notice procedures, special meeting rules, proxy card color, and Delaware law updates (effective 2023-06-23).

“On June 23, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of News Corporation (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s Amended and Restated By-laws (the “By-laws”), effective immediately, to implement various changes as follows:”
Earnings Releases

NEWS CORP reported the three months ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $2.45 billion, net income $59 million, EPS $0.09.

“--- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2023 THIRD QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Revenues in the quarter were $2.45 billion, a 2% decrease compared to $2.49 billion in the prior year, reflecting a $98 million, or 4%, negative impact from foreign currency fluctuations. Adjusted Revenues were flat • Net”
Earnings Releases

NEWS CORP reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $2.52 billion, net income $94 million, EPS reported EPS were $0.12 compared to $0.40 in the prior year.

“--- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2023 SECOND QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Revenues in the quarter were $2.52 billion, a 7% decrease compared to $2.72 billion in the prior year, reflecting a $171 million, or 6%, negative impact from foreign currency fluctuations. Adjusted Revenues decreased 3% •”
Shareholder Votes

NEWS CORP shareholders rejected Nonbinding stockholder proposal requesting additional reporting on lobbying at the 2022-11-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 : A nonbinding stockholder proposal requesting additional reporting on lobbying was submitted for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. Neither the proponent nor an authorized representative appeared at the Annual Meeting to present the proposal. Nonetheless, without waiving any of the Company’s rights under the securities laws to exclude any proposal that the proponent may submit for inclusion in the proxy statement for any stockholder meeting held in the next two years, the Company elected to present the proposal and report its results. The proposal failed to pass as follows: For: 23,737,186 Against: 149,782,987 Abstain: 1,621,857 Broker Non-Votes: 778,046”
Shareholder Votes

NEWS CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2022-11-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 : A proposal to approve, on an advisory, nonbinding basis, the Company’s executive compensation passed as follows: For: 162,300,393 Against: 12,807,817 Abstain: 33,820 Broker Non-Votes: 778,046”
Shareholder Votes

NEWS CORP shareholders approved Ratification of selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 at the 2022-11-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 : A proposal to ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 passed as follows: For: 175,728,726 Against: 162,667 Abstain: 28,683 Broker Non-Votes: 0”
Shareholder Votes

NEWS CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2022-11-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 : The following individuals were elected to serve as Directors of the Company: Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes K. Rupert Murdoch 157,548,770 5,050,659 12,542,601 778,046 Lachlan K. Murdoch 142,160,981 20,439,007 12,542,042 778,046 Robert J. Thomson 160,222,258 2,374,793 12,544,979 778,046 Kelly Ayotte 156,791,548 5,801,966 12,548,516 778,046 José María Aznar 148,062,568 14,530,494 12,548,968 778,046 Natalie Bancroft 153,650,881 8,942,109 12,549,040 778,046 Ana Paula Pessoa 146,233,807 16,358,949 12,549,274 778,046 Masroor Siddiqui 161,916,638 675,948 12,549,444 778,046”
Earnings Releases

NEWS CORP reported the quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $2.48 billion, net income $66 million, EPS $0.07.

“--- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2023 FISCAL 2023 FIRST QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Revenues in the quarter were $2.48 billion, a 1% decrease compared to $2.50 billion in the prior year, driven by a $153 million, or 6%, negative impact from foreign currency fluctuations and lower Book Publishing segment”

Marygrace DeGrazio was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at NEWS CORP.

“On July 7, 2022, News Corporation (the "Company") appointed Marygrace DeGrazio as the Company's Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of July 4, 2022.”

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