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News Corp (NWS) CTO granted new cash- and stock-settled RSUs

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Delany Julian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

News Corp Chief Technology Officer Julian Delany reported three compensation-related awards of restricted stock units tied to Class A Common Stock. On April 8, 2026, he received cash-settled restricted stock units covering 14 and 24 share equivalents, and stock-settled restricted stock units covering 35 share equivalents, each economically equal to one share of Class A Common Stock. Some of these units represent dividend equivalents accrued on previously granted awards. Following these grants, his reported restricted stock unit holdings increased in several direct accounts, with one account showing 8,622 stock-settled units.

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Insider Delany Julian
Role Chief Technology Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units 14 $24.43 $342.02
Grant/Award Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units 24 $24.43 $586.32
Grant/Award Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units 35 $24.43 $855.05
Holdings After Transaction: Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units — 9,723 shares (Direct); Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units — 8,622 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Each cash-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation Class A Common Stock.
  2. F2. Represents dividend equivalents accrued with respect to cash-settled restricted stock units previously granted, which become payable in cash upon vesting of the underlying cash-settled restricted stock units.
  3. F3. Each stock-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation Class A Common Stock.
  4. F4. 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.
Cash-settled RSU grant 1 14 units at $24.43 Award on April 8, 2026, Class A share equivalents
Cash-settled RSU grant 2 24 units at $24.43 Award on April 8, 2026, Class A share equivalents
Stock-settled RSU grant 35 units at $24.43 Award on April 8, 2026, Class A share equivalents
Post-grant stock-settled RSUs 8,622 units Direct holdings following April 8, 2026 transaction
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each cash-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share"
Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each stock-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share"
dividend equivalents financial
"Represents dividend equivalents accrued with respect to restricted stock units previously granted"
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation 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.

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FAQ

What insider activity did NEWS CORP (NWS) disclose for Julian Delany?
Julian Delany reported receiving three grants of restricted stock units on April 8, 2026. These include cash-settled and stock-settled units that are each economically equivalent to one share of News Corp Class A Common Stock, reflecting routine equity-based compensation.

What types of restricted stock units did NWS grant to its CTO?
The CTO received cash-settled and stock-settled restricted stock units linked to Class A Common Stock. Cash-settled units pay out in cash, while stock-settled units deliver shares upon vesting, both treated as compensation rather than open-market purchases.

How many NEWS CORP Class A share equivalents are involved in these Form 4 grants?
The filing shows awards of 14 and 24 cash-settled restricted stock units and 35 stock-settled restricted stock units. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corp Class A Common Stock, according to the accompanying footnotes.

What are dividend equivalents on NEWS CORP restricted stock units?
Dividend equivalents represent amounts accrued on previously granted restricted stock units as if dividends were paid on underlying shares. For these awards, dividend equivalents will be paid in cash for cash-settled units and in shares for stock-settled units when the underlying units vest.

Did Julian Delany buy or sell NWS shares in the market in this Form 4?
No open-market buys or sells are reported. All three transactions are coded as grants or awards (code A) of restricted stock units, reflecting equity compensation rather than discretionary market trades in News Corp Class A Common Stock.

How large is Julian Delany’s restricted stock unit position after these awards?
After the reported April 8, 2026 awards, one line in the filing shows 8,622 stock-settled restricted stock units held directly. These units are economically equivalent to the same number of News Corp Class A Common Stock shares upon vesting and settlement.
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*
Delany Julian
(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
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Technology Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026		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
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(1)04/08/2026A14 (2) (2)Class A Common Stock14$24.433,676D
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units(1)04/08/2026A24 (2) (2)Class A Common Stock24$24.436,047D
Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units(3)04/08/2026A35 (4) (4)Class A Common Stock35$24.438,622D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each cash-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation Class A Common Stock.
2. Represents dividend equivalents accrued with respect to cash-settled restricted stock units previously granted, which become payable in cash upon vesting of the underlying cash-settled restricted stock units.
3. Each stock-settled restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of News Corporation Class A Common Stock.
4. 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.
Remarks:
/s/ Kenneth C. Mertz as Attorney-in-Fact for Julian Delany04/09/2026
** 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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