[8-K] News Corporation Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

News Corp (Nasdaq:NWSA) filed an 8-K reporting a single material event under Item 8.01. On June 25 2025, the Board appointed Julian Delany as Chief Technology Officer, expanding the company’s C-suite and emphasizing its digital strategy. Exhibit 99.1 contains the related press release; no financial statements, compensation details or additional governance actions were disclosed. The company stated the event does not affect previously issued financial statements.

Positive

• C-suite expansion with new Chief Technology Officer underscores strategic priority on technology and potential acceleration of digital revenue streams

Negative

• None.

Insights

Event Analyst

TL;DR — New CTO signals tech focus; no immediate financial impact disclosed.

The elevation of a dedicated CTO positions News Corp to accelerate product innovation and consolidate disparate technology stacks across publishing, streaming and classifieds. While the filing lacks quantitative guidance, the move could compress integration timelines and improve margin leverage if digital initiatives scale faster. Investors should watch upcoming earnings calls for KPIs tied to digital subscriptions, platform uptime and capex allocation; these will determine whether the hire translates into tangible EBITDA growth.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR — C-suite refresh enhances oversight; disclosure is procedurally clean.

Adding a CTO modernises the governance structure by giving technology a direct voice at executive level, aligning oversight with cybersecurity and AI-driven risks. The 8-K is timely and limits scope to material facts, reducing liability exposure. Absence of compensation terms suggests either they are immaterial or will be disclosed in a subsequent filing. Board succession planning appears active; future proxy materials should clarify reporting lines and incentive alignment to ensure shareholder visibility into tech-related ROI.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 25, 2025

NEWS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware

001-35769

46-2950970

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission  File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(212) 416-3400

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

NWSA

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

NWS

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01    Other Events.

On June 25, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Julian Delany as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release issued by News Corporation, dated June 25, 2025, regarding the appointment of Julian Delany as Chief Technology Officer.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			NEWS CORPORATION (REGISTRANT)
			By:						/s/ Michael L. Bunder
									Michael L. Bunder
									Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Dated: June 25, 2025

FAQ

Who did NWSA appoint as Chief Technology Officer on June 25 2025?

News Corp appointed Julian Delany as its Chief Technology Officer, according to the 8-K filed on June 25 2025.

What event triggered NWSA's 8-K filing dated June 25 2025?

The filing was triggered by the appointment of Julian Delany as CTO under Item 8.01 (Other Events).

Were any financial metrics disclosed in NWSA's June 25 2025 8-K?

No. The document contains no financial statements or metrics; it strictly reports the leadership change.

Does the CTO appointment affect NWSA's previously issued financial statements?

The company stated there is no impact on prior financial statements related to this event.

Which exhibit includes the press release about NWSA's CTO appointment?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the June 25 2025 press release announcing Julian Delany's appointment.