Perpetual Limited, an Australian non-U.S. institution classified as an investment manager, reports beneficial ownership of 8,309,974 News Corp Depositary Receipts, Class B Shares. This position relates to securities identified by CUSIP U9598Q116 and corresponds to 4.5% of that class. The report is dated 06/30/2026.
Perpetual has 6,854,310 shares with sole voting and sole dispositive power and reports no shared voting or dispositive power. Item 5 states that this holding represents ownership of 5 percent or less of the class. Perpetual also states that it should not be deemed part of any group with respect to News Corp securities.
What stake in News Corp (NWS) does Perpetual Limited report in this Schedule 13G/A?
Perpetual Limited reports beneficial ownership of 8,309,974 News Corp Depositary Receipts, Class B Shares, equal to 4.5% of that class. The holding is disclosed for CUSIP U9598Q116 in an amended Schedule 13G by this Australian institutional investment manager.
What type of News Corp (NWS) securities does Perpetual Limited hold?
The position consists of News Corp Depositary Receipts, Class B Shares identified by CUSIP U9598Q116. These securities represent Class B interests in News Corp and are the only class referenced in Perpetual Limited’s amended Schedule 13G ownership disclosure.
How much voting power in News Corp (NWS) does Perpetual Limited report?
Perpetual Limited reports 6,854,310 shares with sole voting power and 0 shares with shared voting power. It also reports the same 6,854,310 shares with sole dispositive power, indicating exclusive authority to vote and dispose of those securities.
Does Perpetual Limited report being part of a group regarding News Corp (NWS) securities?
The reporting persons acknowledge they may be deemed part of a group under Section 13(d) or 13(g) but explicitly state that nothing in the statement should be construed as an admission of group status or coordinated activity with respect to News Corp securities.
What does the ownership percentage reported by Perpetual Limited mean for News Corp (NWS)?
Perpetual Limited reports holding 4.5% of News Corp’s Depositary Receipts, Class B Shares and checks Item 5 for ownership of 5 percent or less of the class. This indicates its institutional stake remains below the 5% threshold for this security class.
Where is Perpetual Limited based, and how is it classified in relation to News Corp (NWS)?
Perpetual Limited is based in Australia, with its principal office at 18/123 Pitt Street, Sydney. It is described as a non-U.S. institution, classified as an investment manager and a subsidiary of a parent for purposes of this ownership report.
What date is associated with Perpetual Limited’s ownership report for News Corp (NWS)?
The ownership information is associated with a report date of 06/30/2026. The signature section shows execution on 07/15/2026, indicating when Perpetual Limited, through its Company Secretary, formally signed the amended Schedule 13G regarding its News Corp holdings.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
NEWS CORP
(Name of Issuer)
Depositary Receipts, Class B Shares
(Title of Class of Securities)
U9598Q116
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
U9598Q116
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Perpetual Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
AUSTRALIA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
6,854,310.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
6,854,310.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,309,974.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
NEWS CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK, US-NY, 10036, US
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Perpetual Limited
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Perpetual Limited - 18/123 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
(c)
Citizenship:
Perpetual Limited, Australia
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Depositary Receipts, Class B Shares
(e)
CUSIP No.:
U9598Q116
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Investment Manager
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See Item 9 on the cover page(s) hereto.
(b)
Percent of class:
See Item 11 on the cover page(s) hereto.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 on the cover page(s) hereto.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 6 on the cover page(s) hereto.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 7 on the cover page(s) hereto.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 8 on the cover page(s) hereto.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Perpetual Limited, Australia - A non-U.S. institution -Subsidiary of Parent
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Each reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act. Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act) with any other person as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding, or disposing of securities of the issuer or otherwise with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer or (ii) a member of any syndicate or group with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
Each reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act. Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act) with any other person as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding, or disposing of securities of the issuer or otherwise with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer or (ii) a member of any syndicate or group with respect to the issuer or any securities of the issuer.
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Perpetual Limited
Signature:
/s/ Sylvie Dimarco
Name/Title:
By: Perpetual Limited, its General Partner Company Secretary