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[SCHEDULE 13D] NEWS CORP SEC Filing

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SCHEDULE 13D

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson and Lachlan K. Murdoch filed a Schedule 13D disclosing that LGC Holdco now beneficially owns 62,584,577 Class B common shares of News Corporation, representing approximately 33.2% of the outstanding Class B shares. The position arose from transfers by the Murdoch Family Trust and a privately negotiated purchase funded by member contributions and a $1.0 billion collateralized loan. As of filing, 30,404,378 Class B shares are pledged to the lender. A Stockholders Agreement limits collective Murdoch-family voting power to 44% and grants the issuer a right of first refusal on certain offerings. The Reporting Persons state their initial purpose is investment but reserve rights to engage advisors, communicate with management or evaluate strategic alternatives.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson e Lachlan K. Murdoch hanno presentato un Schedule 13D comunicando che LGC Holdco possiede ora effettivamente 62.584.577 azioni ordinarie di Classe B della News Corporation, pari a circa 33,2% delle azioni ordinarie di Classe B in circolazione. La posizione deriva da trasferimenti effettuati dalla Murdoch Family Trust e da un acquisto negoziato privatamente finanziato dai contributi dei membri e da un prestito garantito da $1,0 miliardo. Al momento della presentazione, 30.404.378 azioni di Classe B sono messe in pegno al prestatore. Un Stockholders Agreement limita il potere di voto collettivo della famiglia Murdoch al 44% e concede all’emittente un diritto di prelazione su determinate offerte. Le Parti rendono noto che lo scopo iniziale è l’investimento ma si riservano diritti di consultare consulenti, comunicare con la direzione o valutare alternative strategiche.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson y Lachlan K. Murdoch presentaron un Schedule 13D informando que LGC Holdco posee beneficiosamente 62.584.577 acciones comunes de Clase B de News Corporation, lo que representa aproximadamente un 33,2% de las acciones en circulación de Clase B. La posición proviene de transferencias realizadas por el Murdoch Family Trust y de una compra negociada en privado financiada por aportes de los miembros y un préstamo garantizado de $1,0 mil millones. Al momento de la presentación, 30.404.378 acciones de Clase B están pignoradas ante el prestamista. Un Stockholders Agreement limita el poder de voto colectivo de la familia Murdoch al 44% y otorga al emisor un derecho de tanteo en ciertas ofertas. Las Personas informantes declaran que su propósito inicial es la inversión, pero se reservan derechos para consultar a asesores, comunicarse con la dirección o evaluar alternativas estratégicas.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson 및 Lachlan K. Murdoch은 Schedule 13D를 제출하여 LGC Holdco가 이제 News Corporation의 Class B 보통주 62,584,577주를 실질적으로 소유하고 있으며, 이는 발행된 Class B 주식의 약 33.2%에 해당합니다. 이 지분은 Murdoch Family Trust의 양도와 회원 기여금 및 $1.0 억 달러 담보 대출로 자금 조달된 비공개 협상 매입에서 발생했습니다. 제출 시점에 30,404,378주가 대주단에 담보로 잡혀 있습니다. 주주계약은 무력의 Murdoch 가족의 의결권을 44%로 제한하고 특정 공모에 대해 발행인에게 우선매수권을 부여합니다. 보고 당사자들은 초기 목적을 투자로 밝히지만 자문가를 고용하고 경영진과 의사소통하거나 전략적 대안을 평가할 권리를 보유합니다.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson et Lachlan K. Murdoch ont déposé un Schedule 13D déclarant que LGC Holdco détient désormais de manière bénéficiaire 62 584 577 actions ordinaires de Classe B de News Corporation, représentant environ 33,2% des actions en circulation de Classe B. Cette position résulte de transferts effectués par le Murdoch Family Trust et d’un achat négocié privé financé par des apports des membres et un prêt garanti de 1,0 milliard de dollars. À la date de dépôt, 30 404 378 actions de Classe B sont mises en gage auprès du prêteur. Un Stockholders Agreement limite le pouvoir de vote collectif de la famille Murdoch à 44% et accorde à l’émetteur un droit de préemption sur certaines offres. Les Personnes faisant rapport indiquent que leur objectif initial est l’investissement, mais se réservent le droit de consulter des conseillers, de communiquer avec la direction ou d’évaluer des alternatives stratégiques.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson und Lachlan K. Murdoch haben Schedule 13D eingereicht und mitgeteilt, dass LGC Holdco nun tatsächlich 62.584.577 Class B-Stammaktien von News Corporation besitzt, was ca. 33,2% der ausstehenden Class B-Aktien entspricht. Die Position ergibt sich aus Übertragungen durch den Murdoch Family Trust und einem privat verhandelten Kauf, finanziert durch Mitgliederbeiträge und ein gesichertes Darlehen in Höhe von 1,0 Mrd. USD. Zum Zeitpunkt der Einreichung sind 30.404.378 Class B-Aktien dem Kreditgeber verpfändet. Ein Stockholders Agreement begrenzt die kollektive Stimmrechtsausübung der Murdoch-Familie auf 44% und gewährt dem Emittenten ein Vorkaufsrecht bei bestimmten Angeboten. Die berichtenden Personen geben an, dass ihr ursprüngliches Ziel die Investition ist, behalten sich jedoch das Recht vor, Berater zu konsultieren, mit dem Management zu kommunizieren oder strategische Alternativen zu prüfen.

قدم Cruden 2 وLGC Holdco وميخائيل روبيرسون ولخلان ك. موردوخ Schedule 13D مُعلنين أن LGC Holdco يمتلك الآن بشكل فعّال 62,584,577 من أسهم Class B العادية في News Corporation، ما يمثل نحو 33.2% من الأسهم من فئة Class B القائمة. نشأت هذه الحصة من تحويلات من Murdoch Family Trust ونِ acquisition تفاوضية خاصة مُموّلة بواسطة مساهمات الأعضاء وقرض مضمون بقيمة $1.0 مليار. حتى تاريخ الإيداع، توجد 30,404,378 من أسهم Class B مُرهونة لدى المقرض. يحدّ اتفاق المساهمين من القوة التصويتية للمجموعة العائلية موردوخ إلى 44% ويمنح المصدر حق الرفض الأول على بعض العروض. تشير الأطراف المبلغ عنها أن هدفهم الأول هو الاستثمار لكنهم يحتفظون بحق استشارة المستشارين والتواصل مع الإدارة أو تقييم بدائل استراتيجية.

Cruden 2、LGC Holdco、迈克尔·罗伯逊与拉克兰·K·默多克提交了 Schedule 13D,披露 LGC Holdco 现实际持有 News Corporation 的 B 类普通股 62,584,577 股,约占在外流通的 B 类股 33.2%。这一头寸源自穆多克家族信托的转让以及由成员出资与一个 $1.0 亿美元 担保贷款资助的私下谈判购入。提交时,30,404,378 股 B 类股票已质押给放款人。股东协议将穆多克家族的集体投票权限制为 44%,并赋予发行人对某些发行的优先购买权。披露方表示初始目的是投资,但保留咨询顾问、与管理层沟通或评估战略性替代方案的权利。

Positive
  • Consolidated ownership: LGC Holdco/related reporting persons now hold 62,584,577 Class B shares (~33.2%), concentrating influence.
  • Registration rights: The Stockholders Agreement provides LGC Family Trusts and LGC Holdco with customary registration rights, aiding future liquidity options.
  • Defined governance structure: Voting/disposition decisions for LGC Holdco shares are centralized through Cruden 2 and a designated managing director.
Negative
  • Leverage and pledged collateral: LGC Holdco borrowed $1.0 billion and pledged 30,404,378 Class B shares, exposing the position to lender remedies and margin risk.
  • Transfer and voting limits: Stockholders Agreement caps collective Murdoch-family voting power at 44% and includes issuer right of first refusal, limiting flexibility.
  • Concentrated control with disclaimers: Mr. Murdoch may be deemed beneficial owner yet disclaims ownership, creating potential ambiguity about ultimate control.

Insights

TL;DR: A material family-led consolidation increased Class B ownership to 33.2%, financed with significant leverage and subject to shareholder restrictions.

The acquisition is material: 62.6 million Class B shares equals ~33.2% of the class, a sizable block that consolidates influence. Funding includes member contributions and a $1.0 billion term loan that collateralizes ~30.4 million Class B shares, creating potential liquidity and financing risk if covenants or margin events occur. The Stockholders Agreement's 44% collective cap and ROFR limit some strategic options while preserving registration rights. Overall, this is a strategically significant, leveraged ownership consolidation with both governance influence and financing risk.

TL;DR: The filings show concentrated family control with formal limits and manager delegation, raising governance and control nuances.

Mr. Murdoch may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned by LGC Holdco though he disclaims ownership; managerial control is exercised through Cruden 2 and a single managing director appointment process. The Stockholders Agreement imposes a 44% voting-power cap and grants Issuer ROFR rights, which constrain transferability and future shifts in control. These arrangements balance concentrated influence with contractual limits and create layered control structures investors should note.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson e Lachlan K. Murdoch hanno presentato un Schedule 13D comunicando che LGC Holdco possiede ora effettivamente 62.584.577 azioni ordinarie di Classe B della News Corporation, pari a circa 33,2% delle azioni ordinarie di Classe B in circolazione. La posizione deriva da trasferimenti effettuati dalla Murdoch Family Trust e da un acquisto negoziato privatamente finanziato dai contributi dei membri e da un prestito garantito da $1,0 miliardo. Al momento della presentazione, 30.404.378 azioni di Classe B sono messe in pegno al prestatore. Un Stockholders Agreement limita il potere di voto collettivo della famiglia Murdoch al 44% e concede all’emittente un diritto di prelazione su determinate offerte. Le Parti rendono noto che lo scopo iniziale è l’investimento ma si riservano diritti di consultare consulenti, comunicare con la direzione o valutare alternative strategiche.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson y Lachlan K. Murdoch presentaron un Schedule 13D informando que LGC Holdco posee beneficiosamente 62.584.577 acciones comunes de Clase B de News Corporation, lo que representa aproximadamente un 33,2% de las acciones en circulación de Clase B. La posición proviene de transferencias realizadas por el Murdoch Family Trust y de una compra negociada en privado financiada por aportes de los miembros y un préstamo garantizado de $1,0 mil millones. Al momento de la presentación, 30.404.378 acciones de Clase B están pignoradas ante el prestamista. Un Stockholders Agreement limita el poder de voto colectivo de la familia Murdoch al 44% y otorga al emisor un derecho de tanteo en ciertas ofertas. Las Personas informantes declaran que su propósito inicial es la inversión, pero se reservan derechos para consultar a asesores, comunicarse con la dirección o evaluar alternativas estratégicas.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson 및 Lachlan K. Murdoch은 Schedule 13D를 제출하여 LGC Holdco가 이제 News Corporation의 Class B 보통주 62,584,577주를 실질적으로 소유하고 있으며, 이는 발행된 Class B 주식의 약 33.2%에 해당합니다. 이 지분은 Murdoch Family Trust의 양도와 회원 기여금 및 $1.0 억 달러 담보 대출로 자금 조달된 비공개 협상 매입에서 발생했습니다. 제출 시점에 30,404,378주가 대주단에 담보로 잡혀 있습니다. 주주계약은 무력의 Murdoch 가족의 의결권을 44%로 제한하고 특정 공모에 대해 발행인에게 우선매수권을 부여합니다. 보고 당사자들은 초기 목적을 투자로 밝히지만 자문가를 고용하고 경영진과 의사소통하거나 전략적 대안을 평가할 권리를 보유합니다.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson et Lachlan K. Murdoch ont déposé un Schedule 13D déclarant que LGC Holdco détient désormais de manière bénéficiaire 62 584 577 actions ordinaires de Classe B de News Corporation, représentant environ 33,2% des actions en circulation de Classe B. Cette position résulte de transferts effectués par le Murdoch Family Trust et d’un achat négocié privé financé par des apports des membres et un prêt garanti de 1,0 milliard de dollars. À la date de dépôt, 30 404 378 actions de Classe B sont mises en gage auprès du prêteur. Un Stockholders Agreement limite le pouvoir de vote collectif de la famille Murdoch à 44% et accorde à l’émetteur un droit de préemption sur certaines offres. Les Personnes faisant rapport indiquent que leur objectif initial est l’investissement, mais se réservent le droit de consulter des conseillers, de communiquer avec la direction ou d’évaluer des alternatives stratégiques.

Cruden 2, LGC Holdco, Michael Roberson und Lachlan K. Murdoch haben Schedule 13D eingereicht und mitgeteilt, dass LGC Holdco nun tatsächlich 62.584.577 Class B-Stammaktien von News Corporation besitzt, was ca. 33,2% der ausstehenden Class B-Aktien entspricht. Die Position ergibt sich aus Übertragungen durch den Murdoch Family Trust und einem privat verhandelten Kauf, finanziert durch Mitgliederbeiträge und ein gesichertes Darlehen in Höhe von 1,0 Mrd. USD. Zum Zeitpunkt der Einreichung sind 30.404.378 Class B-Aktien dem Kreditgeber verpfändet. Ein Stockholders Agreement begrenzt die kollektive Stimmrechtsausübung der Murdoch-Familie auf 44% und gewährt dem Emittenten ein Vorkaufsrecht bei bestimmten Angeboten. Die berichtenden Personen geben an, dass ihr ursprüngliches Ziel die Investition ist, behalten sich jedoch das Recht vor, Berater zu konsultieren, mit dem Management zu kommunizieren oder strategische Alternativen zu prüfen.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Cruden 2, LLC ("Cruden 2") is the sole manager of LGC Holdco, LLC ("LGC Holdco"), the owner of the Class B Shares (as defined below).


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Cruden 2 is the sole manager of LGC Holdco.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of Class B Shares with shared voting and dispositive power represents the Class B Shares owned by LGC Holdco, and Cruden 2 is the sole manager of LGC Holdco. Mr. Roberson, as a managing director of Cruden 2 appointed by Lachlan K. Murdoch, has the sole authority to make decisions for Cruden 2 with respect to the voting and disposition of the Class A Shares (as defined below) and Class B Shares owned by LGC Holdco. See Item 5.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of Shares with shared voting and dispositive power represents Shares owned by LGC Holdco, and Cruden 2 is the sole manager of LGC Holdco. Mr. Roberson, as a managing director of Cruden 2 appointed by Lachlan K. Murdoch, has the sole authority to make decisions for Cruden 2 with respect to the voting and disposition of the Class A Shares and Class B Shares owned by LGC Holdco. As a result, Mr. Murdoch may be deemed the beneficial owner of the Class A Shares and Class B Shares owned by LGC Holdco; however, Mr. Murdoch disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. See Item 5.


SCHEDULE 13D


Cruden 2, LLC
Signature:/s/ William P. Barr
Name/Title:President
Date:09/12/2025
LGC Holdco, LLC
Signature:/s/ William P. Barr
Name/Title:President, Cruden 2, LLC, Sole Manager of LGC Holdco, LLC
Date:09/12/2025
Michael Roberson
Signature:/s/ Michael Roberson
Name/Title:Michael Roberson
Date:09/12/2025
Lachlan K. Murdoch
Signature:/s/ Lachlan K. Murdoch
Name/Title:Lachlan K. Murdoch
Date:09/12/2025

FAQ

What percentage of News Corp Class B shares do the reporting persons now own (NWSAL)?

The Reporting Persons beneficially own 62,584,577 Class B shares, representing approximately 33.2% of outstanding Class B shares.

How was the LGC Holdco purchase financed?

The purchase was funded by member contributions and a collateralized loan agreement providing term loans in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000 million.

How many Class B shares are pledged as collateral to the lender?

As of the filing date, a total of 30,404,378 Class B shares are pledged to the lender and subject to a standard pledge.

Does the Stockholders Agreement restrict ownership or transfers?

Yes. The Stockholders Agreement limits collective Murdoch-family voting power to 44% and gives the Issuer a right of first refusal on certain underwritten offerings by the LGC Family Trusts or LGC Holdco.

Will the Reporting Persons engage with News Corp management or pursue strategic actions?

The Reporting Persons state their initial intent is investment but may review and, if appropriate, engage advisors, communicate with the Board or evaluate strategic alternatives; no specific plan is disclosed.
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