NEWS CORP: directors' dealings · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About NEWS CORP

News Corp is a global media and information-services group listed on the NASDAQ in the United States (United States), with headquarters in New York. The company traces its roots to the media empire built by Rupert Murdoch and took its present form in 2013, when the publishing/news and information assets were separated from the film and entertainment businesses. Today, News Corp is positioned as a diversified content and information company, with management emphasizing three core growth pillars: news and information services, digital real estate services, and book publishing. ([newscorp.com](https://newscorp.com/2013/06/28/the-new-news-corp-launches-as-global-media-and-information-services-company/?utm_source=openai)) Operationally, News Corp is organized around several reportable segments, notably Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, Book Publishing, and News Media, with the exact segment structure reflecting the company’s reporting periods. Dow Jones is the company’s flagship information franchise and includes The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Factiva, Dow Jones Newswires, and a broader suite of professional data and analytics products, including risk and compliance solutions. Digital Real Estate Services is anchored by assets such as REA Group and Move, while HarperCollins is the core of the Book Publishing segment. The News Media segment brings together a portfolio of well-known mastheads and digital news brands in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1564708/000156470826000029/nws-20251231.htm?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, News Corp’s strengths lie in its premium brands, the monetization of digital subscriptions, content licensing, and B2B information products, and a revenue mix that has become more recurring over time. The company operates primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, while its content and services are distributed globally. In a highly competitive media landscape, its relative resilience comes from trusted editorial franchises, large digital audiences, and a diversified model spanning advertising, subscriptions, data, and publishing. ([newscorp.com](https://newscorp.com/2013/06/28/the-new-news-corp-launches-as-global-media-and-information-services-company/?utm_source=openai)) Recent highlights show continued portfolio simplification and capital discipline. News Corp completed the sale of Foxtel to DAZN, allowing the company to sharpen its focus on its core growth businesses. In July 2025, it authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program, taking total buyback authorization to $1.3 billion including the remaining amount from the prior program. In 2026, management outlined a multi-year pathway for Dow Jones to meaningfully expand segment EBITDA, underscoring the strategic priority placed on professional information, digital products, and recurring revenue streams. For investors, News Corp is best viewed as a quality media and information platform with meaningful digital exposure rather than a traditional print publisher. ([investors.newscorp.com](https://investors.newscorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/news-corp-announces-agreement-sell-foxtel-dazn-enterprise-value?utm_source=openai))