News Corp (NWS) CAO receives stock-settled restricted stock unit grants
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
News Corp Chief Accounting Officer Marygrace DeGrazio received additional equity compensation through stock-settled restricted stock units. On April 8, 2026, she was granted awards covering 23, 38, and 54 stock-settled restricted stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of Class A Common Stock.
The reference price for these grants was $24.43 per unit, with no cash exercise price. Following the latest grant, her directly held stock-settled restricted stock units totaled 13,467. Some of the units represent dividend equivalents that will be paid in shares when the underlying units vest.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
DeGrazio Marygrace
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units | 23 | $24.43 | $561.89 |
| Grant/Award | Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units | 38 | $24.43 | $928.34 |
| Grant/Award | Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units | 54 | $24.43 | $1K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units — 5,876 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each stock-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock. Represents dividend equivalents accrued with respect to stock-settled restricted stock units previously granted, which become payable in shares upon vesting of the underlying stock-settled restricted stock units.
Key Figures
RSU grant 1: 23 stock-settled RSUs
RSU grant 2: 38 stock-settled RSUs
RSU grant 3: 54 stock-settled RSUs
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RSU grant 1
23 stock-settled RSUs
Grant dated April 8, 2026
RSU grant 2
38 stock-settled RSUs
Grant dated April 8, 2026
RSU grant 3
54 stock-settled RSUs
Grant dated April 8, 2026
Reference price
$24.43 per unit
RSU grants on April 8, 2026
Total RSUs held
13,467 stock-settled RSUs
Direct holdings following latest grant
Key Terms
Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common Stock, dividend equivalents
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Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each stock-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share"
Class A Common Stock financial
"economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
dividend equivalents financial
"Represents dividend equivalents accrued with respect to stock-settled restricted stock units"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
FAQ
What did News Corp (NWS) disclose about Marygrace DeGrazio’s equity awards?
News Corp reported that Chief Accounting Officer Marygrace DeGrazio received grants of stock-settled restricted stock units. These awards are compensation-related, giving her rights economically equivalent to Class A Common Stock shares, subject to vesting conditions described through the restricted stock unit structure.
How many restricted stock units did the News Corp (NWS) officer receive?
Marygrace DeGrazio received three stock-settled restricted stock unit awards of 23, 38, and 54 units. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corp’s Class A Common Stock, increasing her equity-based compensation exposure tied to the company’s stock performance.
What is the reference price for the new News Corp (NWS) restricted stock units?
The stock-settled restricted stock unit grants were reported with a reference price of $24.43 per unit. This figure reflects the value used for the award calculation, while the units themselves have a zero exercise price because they settle directly in shares upon vesting.
How many stock-settled restricted stock units does the News Corp (NWS) officer hold after these awards?
After the latest grant, Marygrace DeGrazio directly holds 13,467 stock-settled restricted stock units. This total reflects cumulative awards reported in the filing and represents potential future shares of Class A Common Stock deliverable when the units vest under the plan terms.
What are dividend equivalents on News Corp (NWS) restricted stock units?
Dividend equivalents are additional units that accrue on existing stock-settled restricted stock units to mirror dividends on Class A shares. For these awards, the dividend equivalents become payable in additional shares when the underlying restricted stock units vest, enhancing the overall equity-based compensation.