News Corp director Siddiqui acquires 136 stock units
The 6 dividend-equivalent units became payable in cash on October 7, 2026, under the reported settlement terms.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
News Corp director Masroor Siddiqui reported acquisition of 136 deferred stock units on October 7, 2026, representing dividend equivalents accrued on previously granted units. He also reported 6 deferred stock units representing dividend equivalents that vested October 1, 2026, and became payable in cash on October 7, 2026. The records show 6 Class A shares acquired and 6 disposed to the issuer, with a reported disposition price of $28.55 per share.
Insider Trade Summary
6 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
4 txns
Insider
Siddiqui Masroor
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units F2, F3, F4 | 136 | $28.55 | $4K |
| Exercise | Deferred Stock Units F2, F1, F5, F4 | 6 | -- | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock F1 | 6 | -- | -- |
| Disposition | Class A Common Stock | 6 | $28.55 | $171.30 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 41,102 contracts (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. The deferred stock units were deemed to have settled for the cash value of an equivalent number of shares of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock.
- F2. Each deferred stock unit represents the equivalent of one share of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock.
- F3. Represents dividend equivalents accrued with respect to deferred stock units previously granted, which become payable in cash upon vesting of the underlying deferred stock units.
- F4. Represents the aggregate number of deferred stock units held by the Reporting Person, including deferred stock units accrued as a result of dividend equivalents that vest on the same terms as the respective underlying deferred stock units. The reported deferred stock units become payable in cash on the earlier of (i) the first trading day of the quarter five years following the respective grant and (ii) the Reporting Person's end of service as a Director.
- F5. The deferred stock units, which represent dividend equivalents accrued on deferred stock units held as of the dividend record date that vested on October 1, 2026, became payable in cash on the dividend payment date of October 7, 2026.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units acquired: 136 deferred stock units
Deferred stock units settled: 6 deferred stock units
Class A shares acquired: 6 shares
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5 metrics
Deferred stock units acquired
136 deferred stock units
October 7, 2026; dividend equivalents accrued on previously granted units
Deferred stock units settled
6 deferred stock units
Vested October 1, 2026; payable in cash October 7, 2026
Class A shares acquired
6 shares
October 7, 2026
Class A shares disposed to issuer
6 shares
October 7, 2026
Reported disposition price
$28.55 per share
Class A shares disposed to the issuer
Key Terms
deferred stock units, dividend equivalents, vest
3 terms
deferred stock units financial
"The deferred stock units were deemed to have settled for the cash value"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
dividend equivalents financial
"Represents dividend equivalents accrued with respect to deferred 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.
vest financial
"dividend equivalents accrued on deferred stock units held as of the dividend record date that vested"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
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What did NWS director Masroor Siddiqui report on October 7, 2026?
Masroor Siddiqui reported acquisition of 136 deferred stock units on October 7, 2026. The units represent dividend equivalents accrued with respect to previously granted deferred stock units and become payable in cash upon vesting of the underlying units.
How were the 6 NWS deferred stock units settled?
The 6 deferred stock units were deemed settled for the cash value of an equivalent number of Class A shares. The transaction records also show 6 Class A shares acquired and 6 disposed to the issuer, with a reported disposition price of $28.55 per share. The units vested October 1, 2026, and became payable in cash on October 7, 2026.
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