News Corporation
A global media and information company spanning newspapers, book publishing, and property websites. Its brands include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, The Sun, The Times, HarperCollins (the world's second-largest consumer book publisher), and real-estate sites Realtor.com and realestate.com.au. It grew out of an Adelaide newspaper Rupert Murdoch inherited from his father in 1952, and took its name from that news-publishing origin. In 2013 it split from its entertainment arm, 21st Century Fox, to focus on publishing.
The information set forth in Items 3 and 6 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Item 4. The Reporting Persons initially acquired the Class B Shares for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to continue to review their investment in the Issuer on an ongoing basis and, in the course of their review, may take actions (including through their affiliates) with respect to their investment or the Issuer, including communicating with the board of directors of the Issuer (the "Board"), members of management or other securityholders of the Issuer, or other third parties, including potential acquirers, from time to time, taking steps to implement a course of action, including, without limitation, engaging advisors, including legal, financial, regulatory, technical, industry and/or other advisors, to assist in any review, and evaluating strategic alternatives as they may become available. Such discussions and other actions may relate to various alternative courses of action, including, without limitation, those related to an extraordinary corporate transaction (including a merger, demerger, reorganization, business combination, acquisition or liquidation) involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, including any public offer for all or part of the Issuer's securities; business combinations involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries; material asset purchases, contributions or similar transactions; the formation of joint ventures or other commercial partnerships or arrangements with the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries or the entry into other material projects; changes in the present business, operations, strategy, future plans or prospects of the Issuer, financial or governance matters; changes to the Board (including Board composition) or management of the Issuer; acting as a participant in debt financings of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, dividend policy, business, governance or corporate structure or governance documents of the Issuer; de-listing or de-registration of the Issuer's securities, or any action similar to those enumerated above. Such discussions and actions may be preliminary and exploratory in nature, and not rise to the level of a plan or proposal. Additionally, the Reporting Persons may from time to time increase or decrease their investment in the Issuer depending upon the price and availability of the Issuer's securities, subsequent developments affecting the Issuer, the Issuer's business and prospects, other investment and business opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, general stock market and economic conditions, tax considerations and other factors. Furthermore, Mr. Murdoch also beneficially owns Class A Shares, and may acquire additional Class A Shares, including as a result of equity awards granted to him by the Issuer, and dispose of Class A Shares or settle such awards from time to time at his discretion. Other than as described above, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to, or may result in, any of the matters listed in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. However, as part of their ongoing evaluation of this investment and investment alternatives, the Reporting Persons may consider such matters and, subject to applicable law, may formulate a plan or proposal with respect to such matters, and, from time to time, may hold discussions with or make formal proposals to management or the Board, other stockholders of the Issuer or other third parties regarding such matters. Mr. Murdoch serves as Chair of the Board. Accordingly, Mr. Murdoch may have influence over the corporate activities of the Issuer, including activities that may relate to items described in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
The information set forth in Items 3 and 6 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Item 4. The Reporting Persons initially acquired the Class B Shares for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to continue to review their investment in the Issuer on an ongoing basis and, in the course of their review, may take actions (including through their affiliates) with respect to their investment or the Issuer, including communicating with the board of directors of the Issuer (the "Board"), members of management or other securityholders of the Issuer, or other third parties, including potential acquirers, from time to time, taking steps to implement a course of action, including, without limitation, engaging advisors, including legal, financial, regulatory, technical, industry and/or other advisors, to assist in any review, and evaluating strategic alternatives as they may become available. Such discussions and other actions may relate to various alternative courses of action, including, without limitation, those related to an extraordinary corporate transaction (including a merger, demerger, reorganization, business combination, acquisition or liquidation) involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, including any public offer for all or part of the Issuer's securities; business combinations involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries; material asset purchases, contributions or similar transactions; the formation of joint ventures or other commercial partnerships or arrangements with the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries or the entry into other material projects; changes in the present business, operations, strategy, future plans or prospects of the Issuer, financial or governance matters; changes to the Board (including Board composition) or management of the Issuer; acting as a participant in debt financings of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, dividend policy, business, governance or corporate structure or governance documents of the Issuer; de-listing or de-registration of the Issuer's securities, or any action similar to those enumerated above. Such discussions and actions may be preliminary and exploratory in nature, and not rise to the level of a plan or proposal. Additionally, the Reporting Persons may from time to time increase or decrease their investment in the Issuer depending upon the price and availability of the Issuer's securities, subsequent developments affecting the Issuer, the Issuer's business and prospects, other investment and business opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, general stock market and economic conditions, tax considerations and other factors. Furthermore, Mr. Murdoch also beneficially owns Class A Shares, and may acquire additional Class A Shares, including as a result of equity awards granted to him by the Issuer, and dispose of Class A Shares or settle such awards from time to time at his discretion. Other than as described above, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to, or may result in, any of the matters listed in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. However, as part of their ongoing evaluation of this investment and investment alternatives, the Reporting Persons may consider such matters and, subject to applicable law, may formulate a plan or proposal with respect to such matters, and, from time to time, may hold discussions with or make formal proposals to management or the Board, other stockholders of the Issuer or other third parties regarding such matters. Mr. Murdoch serves as Chair of the Board. Accordingly, Mr. Murdoch may have influence over the corporate activities of the Issuer, including activities that may relate to items described in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
The information set forth in Items 3 and 6 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Item 4. The Reporting Persons initially acquired the Class B Shares for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to continue to review their investment in the Issuer on an ongoing basis and, in the course of their review, may take actions (including through their affiliates) with respect to their investment or the Issuer, including communicating with the board of directors of the Issuer (the "Board"), members of management or other securityholders of the Issuer, or other third parties, including potential acquirers, from time to time, taking steps to implement a course of action, including, without limitation, engaging advisors, including legal, financial, regulatory, technical, industry and/or other advisors, to assist in any review, and evaluating strategic alternatives as they may become available. Such discussions and other actions may relate to various alternative courses of action, including, without limitation, those related to an extraordinary corporate transaction (including a merger, demerger, reorganization, business combination, acquisition or liquidation) involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, including any public offer for all or part of the Issuer's securities; business combinations involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries; material asset purchases, contributions or similar transactions; the formation of joint ventures or other commercial partnerships or arrangements with the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries or the entry into other material projects; changes in the present business, operations, strategy, future plans or prospects of the Issuer, financial or governance matters; changes to the Board (including Board composition) or management of the Issuer; acting as a participant in debt financings of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, dividend policy, business, governance or corporate structure or governance documents of the Issuer; de-listing or de-registration of the Issuer's securities, or any action similar to those enumerated above. Such discussions and actions may be preliminary and exploratory in nature, and not rise to the level of a plan or proposal. Additionally, the Reporting Persons may from time to time increase or decrease their investment in the Issuer depending upon the price and availability of the Issuer's securities, subsequent developments affecting the Issuer, the Issuer's business and prospects, other investment and business opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, general stock market and economic conditions, tax considerations and other factors. Furthermore, Mr. Murdoch also beneficially owns Class A Shares, and may acquire additional Class A Shares, including as a result of equity awards granted to him by the Issuer, and dispose of Class A Shares or settle such awards from time to time at his discretion. Other than as described above, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to, or may result in, any of the matters listed in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. However, as part of their ongoing evaluation of this investment and investment alternatives, the Reporting Persons may consider such matters and, subject to applicable law, may formulate a plan or proposal with respect to such matters, and, from time to time, may hold discussions with or make formal proposals to management or the Board, other stockholders of the Issuer or other third parties regarding such matters. Mr. Murdoch serves as Chair of the Board. Accordingly, Mr. Murdoch may have influence over the corporate activities of the Issuer, including activities that may relate to items described in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
| Holder | Schedule | % of class | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Franchise Partners, LLP | 13G/APassive | 8.79% | 32.07M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORPORATION | 13GPassive | 4.7% | 8.60M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Perpetual Limited | 13G/APassive | 4.5% | 8.31M | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Perpetual Investment Management Limited | 13G/APassive | 4.4% | 8.02M | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management | 13GPassive | 8.13% | 29.93M | Apr 30, 2026 |
| The Vanguard Group | 13G/APassive | 0% | 0 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | 13G/APassive | 4.4% | 16.74M | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Cruden 2, LLC | 13DActivist | 33.2% | 62.58M | Sep 12, 2025 |
The information set forth in Items 3 and 6 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Item 4. The Reporting Persons initially acquired the Class B Shares for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to continue to review their investment in the Issuer on an ongoing basis and, in the course of their review, may take actions (including through their affiliates) with respect to their investment or the Issuer, including communicating with the board of directors of the Issuer (the "Board"), members of management or other securityholders of the Issuer, or other third parties, including potential acquirers, from time to time, taking steps to implement a course of action, including, without limitation, engaging advisors, including legal, financial, regulatory, technical, industry and/or other advisors, to assist in any review, and evaluating strategic alternatives as they may become available. Such discussions and other actions may relate to various alternative courses of action, including, without limitation, those related to an extraordinary corporate transaction (including a merger, demerger, reorganization, business combination, acquisition or liquidation) involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, including any public offer for all or part of the Issuer's securities; business combinations involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries; material asset purchases, contributions or similar transactions; the formation of joint ventures or other commercial partnerships or arrangements with the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries or the entry into other material projects; changes in the present business, operations, strategy, future plans or prospects of the Issuer, financial or governance matters; changes to the Board (including Board composition) or management of the Issuer; acting as a participant in debt financings of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, dividend policy, business, governance or corporate structure or governance documents of the Issuer; de-listing or de-registration of the Issuer's securities, or any action similar to those enumerated above. Such discussions and actions may be preliminary and exploratory in nature, and not rise to the level of a plan or proposal. Additionally, the Reporting Persons may from time to time increase or decrease their investment in the Issuer depending upon the price and availability of the Issuer's securities, subsequent developments affecting the Issuer, the Issuer's business and prospects, other investment and business opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, general stock market and economic conditions, tax considerations and other factors. Furthermore, Mr. Murdoch also beneficially owns Class A Shares, and may acquire additional Class A Shares, including as a result of equity awards granted to him by the Issuer, and dispose of Class A Shares or settle such awards from time to time at his discretion. Other than as described above, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to, or may result in, any of the matters listed in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. However, as part of their ongoing evaluation of this investment and investment alternatives, the Reporting Persons may consider such matters and, subject to applicable law, may formulate a plan or proposal with respect to such matters, and, from time to time, may hold discussions with or make formal proposals to management or the Board, other stockholders of the Issuer or other third parties regarding such matters. Mr. Murdoch serves as Chair of the Board. Accordingly, Mr. Murdoch may have influence over the corporate activities of the Issuer, including activities that may relate to items described in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. | ||||
| LGC Holdco, LLC | 13DActivist | 33.2% | 62.58M | Sep 12, 2025 |
The information set forth in Items 3 and 6 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Item 4. The Reporting Persons initially acquired the Class B Shares for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to continue to review their investment in the Issuer on an ongoing basis and, in the course of their review, may take actions (including through their affiliates) with respect to their investment or the Issuer, including communicating with the board of directors of the Issuer (the "Board"), members of management or other securityholders of the Issuer, or other third parties, including potential acquirers, from time to time, taking steps to implement a course of action, including, without limitation, engaging advisors, including legal, financial, regulatory, technical, industry and/or other advisors, to assist in any review, and evaluating strategic alternatives as they may become available. Such discussions and other actions may relate to various alternative courses of action, including, without limitation, those related to an extraordinary corporate transaction (including a merger, demerger, reorganization, business combination, acquisition or liquidation) involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, including any public offer for all or part of the Issuer's securities; business combinations involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries; material asset purchases, contributions or similar transactions; the formation of joint ventures or other commercial partnerships or arrangements with the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries or the entry into other material projects; changes in the present business, operations, strategy, future plans or prospects of the Issuer, financial or governance matters; changes to the Board (including Board composition) or management of the Issuer; acting as a participant in debt financings of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, dividend policy, business, governance or corporate structure or governance documents of the Issuer; de-listing or de-registration of the Issuer's securities, or any action similar to those enumerated above. Such discussions and actions may be preliminary and exploratory in nature, and not rise to the level of a plan or proposal. Additionally, the Reporting Persons may from time to time increase or decrease their investment in the Issuer depending upon the price and availability of the Issuer's securities, subsequent developments affecting the Issuer, the Issuer's business and prospects, other investment and business opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, general stock market and economic conditions, tax considerations and other factors. Furthermore, Mr. Murdoch also beneficially owns Class A Shares, and may acquire additional Class A Shares, including as a result of equity awards granted to him by the Issuer, and dispose of Class A Shares or settle such awards from time to time at his discretion. Other than as described above, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to, or may result in, any of the matters listed in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. However, as part of their ongoing evaluation of this investment and investment alternatives, the Reporting Persons may consider such matters and, subject to applicable law, may formulate a plan or proposal with respect to such matters, and, from time to time, may hold discussions with or make formal proposals to management or the Board, other stockholders of the Issuer or other third parties regarding such matters. Mr. Murdoch serves as Chair of the Board. Accordingly, Mr. Murdoch may have influence over the corporate activities of the Issuer, including activities that may relate to items described in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. | ||||
| Michael Roberson | 13DActivist | 33.2% | 62.58M | Sep 12, 2025 |
The information set forth in Items 3 and 6 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Item 4. The Reporting Persons initially acquired the Class B Shares for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to continue to review their investment in the Issuer on an ongoing basis and, in the course of their review, may take actions (including through their affiliates) with respect to their investment or the Issuer, including communicating with the board of directors of the Issuer (the "Board"), members of management or other securityholders of the Issuer, or other third parties, including potential acquirers, from time to time, taking steps to implement a course of action, including, without limitation, engaging advisors, including legal, financial, regulatory, technical, industry and/or other advisors, to assist in any review, and evaluating strategic alternatives as they may become available. Such discussions and other actions may relate to various alternative courses of action, including, without limitation, those related to an extraordinary corporate transaction (including a merger, demerger, reorganization, business combination, acquisition or liquidation) involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, including any public offer for all or part of the Issuer's securities; business combinations involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries; material asset purchases, contributions or similar transactions; the formation of joint ventures or other commercial partnerships or arrangements with the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries or the entry into other material projects; changes in the present business, operations, strategy, future plans or prospects of the Issuer, financial or governance matters; changes to the Board (including Board composition) or management of the Issuer; acting as a participant in debt financings of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, dividend policy, business, governance or corporate structure or governance documents of the Issuer; de-listing or de-registration of the Issuer's securities, or any action similar to those enumerated above. Such discussions and actions may be preliminary and exploratory in nature, and not rise to the level of a plan or proposal. Additionally, the Reporting Persons may from time to time increase or decrease their investment in the Issuer depending upon the price and availability of the Issuer's securities, subsequent developments affecting the Issuer, the Issuer's business and prospects, other investment and business opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, general stock market and economic conditions, tax considerations and other factors. Furthermore, Mr. Murdoch also beneficially owns Class A Shares, and may acquire additional Class A Shares, including as a result of equity awards granted to him by the Issuer, and dispose of Class A Shares or settle such awards from time to time at his discretion. Other than as described above, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to, or may result in, any of the matters listed in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. However, as part of their ongoing evaluation of this investment and investment alternatives, the Reporting Persons may consider such matters and, subject to applicable law, may formulate a plan or proposal with respect to such matters, and, from time to time, may hold discussions with or make formal proposals to management or the Board, other stockholders of the Issuer or other third parties regarding such matters. Mr. Murdoch serves as Chair of the Board. Accordingly, Mr. Murdoch may have influence over the corporate activities of the Issuer, including activities that may relate to items described in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. | ||||