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Rupert Murdoch settles 14K News Corp (NWS) share units

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NEWS CORP (NWS) reported that Chairman Emeritus Keith Rupert Murdoch settled 14,221 cash-settled restricted stock units, which were deemed to have settled for an equivalent number of Class A common shares. Upon vesting, 5,895 shares were withheld at $29.16 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations, and 8,326 shares were disposed of to the issuer at $29.16 per share. Following the transaction, the reported balance of these cash-settled restricted stock units was 0.

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Insider MURDOCH KEITH RUPERT
Role Insider
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units F4, F1, F2 14,221 -- --
Exercise Class A Common Stock F1, F2 14,221 -- --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock F3 5,895 $29.16 $172K
Disposition Class A Common Stock 8,326 $29.16 $243K
Holdings After Transaction: Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Includes dividend equivalents accrued during the vesting period that are subject to the same time-based vesting conditions as the underlying cash-settled restricted stock units.
  2. F2. The cash-settled restricted stock units were deemed to have settled for an equivalent number of shares of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock.
  3. F3. Represents shares withheld upon vesting of applicable incentive award to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
  4. F4. Each cash-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock.
RSUs settled 14,221 units Cash-settled restricted stock units deemed settled into Class A common shares on 2026-08-15
Underlying Class A shares 14,221 shares Number of Class A common shares economically equivalent to the settled RSUs
Shares withheld for taxes 5,895 shares Shares withheld upon vesting to satisfy tax withholding obligations at $29.16 per share
Tax withholding price $29.16 per share Per-share value used for 5,895 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations
Shares disposed to issuer 8,326 shares Class A shares disposed of to the issuer at $29.16 per share on 2026-08-15
Issuer disposition price $29.16 per share Per-share price for 8,326 Class A shares disposed to the issuer
RSUs remaining 0 units Total cash-settled restricted stock units reported following settlement transaction
cash-settled restricted stock units financial
"Includes dividend equivalents accrued during the vesting period that are subject to the same time-based vesting conditions as the underlying cash-settled restricted stock units."
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes dividend equivalents accrued during the vesting period that are subject to the same time-based vesting conditions"
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.
economic equivalent financial
"Each cash-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock."
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld upon vesting of applicable incentive award to satisfy tax withholding obligations."
disposition to issuer financial
"Class A Common Stock transaction code D with transaction_action labeled as issuer disposition."

FAQ

What insider equity award activity did NEWS CORP (NWS) report for Keith Rupert Murdoch?
NEWS CORP reported that Keith Rupert Murdoch settled 14,221 cash-settled restricted stock units into an equivalent number of Class A common shares. The award included dividend equivalents accrued during the vesting period, subject to the same time-based vesting conditions.

How many NEWS CORP (NWS) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?
Upon vesting of the incentive award, 5,895 Class A shares of NEWS CORP were withheld at $29.16 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. This is reported under transaction code F for payment of tax liability by withholding securities.

At what price were Keith Rupert Murdoch’s NEWS CORP (NWS) shares disposed or withheld?
Both the tax-withholding and issuer disposition transactions used a price of $29.16 per share. This price applied to 5,895 shares withheld for taxes and 8,326 shares disposed of to the issuer, all on the same transaction date.

What happened to Keith Rupert Murdoch’s cash-settled RSUs in NEWS CORP (NWS)?
The filing states that 14,221 cash-settled restricted stock units were deemed settled for an equivalent number of Class A common shares, and that each unit was the economic equivalent of one share. After settlement, the reported balance of these RSUs was 0.

Were Keith Rupert Murdoch’s NEWS CORP (NWS) transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmatively marked for a trading plan, and no footnote describes a Rule 10b5-1 arrangement. The reported transactions reflect vesting and related share withholding and disposition events on the stated date.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
MURDOCH KEITH RUPERT
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O NEWS CORPORATION
1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEWS CORP [ NWS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Chairman Emeritus
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock08/15/2026M14,221(1)A(2)14,221D
Class A Common Stock08/15/2026F5,895(3)D$29.168,326D
Class A Common Stock08/15/2026D8,326D$29.160D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units(4)08/15/2026M14,221(1)08/15/202608/15/2026Class A Common Stock14,221(2)0D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes dividend equivalents accrued during the vesting period that are subject to the same time-based vesting conditions as the underlying cash-settled restricted stock units.
2. The cash-settled restricted stock units were deemed to have settled for an equivalent number of shares of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock.
3. Represents shares withheld upon vesting of applicable incentive award to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
4. Each cash-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation's Class A Common Stock.
Remarks:
/s/ Kenneth C. Mertz as Attorney-in-Fact for Keith Rupert Murdoch08/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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