News Corp

News Corp. is a media and information services company, which engages in the creation and distribution of content and other services. It operates through the following segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The Digital Real Estate Services segment refers to the firm’s interest in the REA Group, a company with operations focused on property and property-related advertising and services, as well as financial services. The Subscription Video Services segment provides sports, entertainment and news services to pay-TV and streaming subscribers and other commercial licensees, primarily via cable, satellite and internet distribution. The Dow Jones segment offers news and business information, which distributes content and data through a variety of owned and off-platform media channels including newspapers, newswires, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video and podcasts. The Book Publishing segment is composed of HarperCollins, which publishes and distributes consumer books globally through print, digital and audio formats. The News Media segment includes the operations of News Corp Australia, News UK, and the New York Post. The Other segment represents general corporate overhead expenses, costs related to the U.K. Newspaper Matters and expenses associated with the company’s cost reduction initiatives. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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NWS reports resilient Q1 performance, eyes digital media growth

NWS delivered resilient performance with a focus on cost reduction and digital expansion. While facing challenges in certain segments, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities presented by generative AI and digital media growth.

News Corp faces mixed Q2 results, eyes growth opportunities

News Corp's Q2 2023 earnings call highlighted a mixed performance across segments, with notable strengths in digital revenues and subscriber growth offset by challenges in certain divisions. The company is focused on cost-cutting measures and exploring opportunities for growth and value creation.

News Corp reports resilient Q3 results, eyes growth opportunities ahead

News Corp's Q3 performance showcased resilience and strategic cost reductions, with strengths in digital subscriptions, backlist sales, and advertising growth. Challenges include digital real estate services, supply chain issues, and consumption softness. Opportunities lie in generative AI, cost savings, and leveraging digital and backlist successes for future growth.

News Corp's Q4 earnings reflect digital shift and segment growth

News Corp's Q4 performance highlighted a shift towards digital and recurring revenues, with various segments showing growth and challenges. Foxtel's success in streaming and Dow Jones' profitability growth were key highlights.
Despite challenges faced by HarperCollins and REALTOR, opportunities for margin improvement and strategic growth plans exist. Cost efficiencies and digital transformation efforts contributed to improved segment performance.
Overall, News Corp aims for stable CapEx and continues to explore potential actions like an IPO for Foxtel. The company's focus on asset value and profitability underscores its commitment to optimal resource utilization.

News Corp reports Q1 revenue growth and profitability surge

News Corp's Q1 performance showcased revenue growth and increased profitability, driven by strong segments like Dow Jones and HarperCollins.
While facing challenges in the News Media segment and real estate business, the company is focused on optimizing operations and investing in growth areas.
Opportunities lie in digital transformation, AI content partnerships, and the realtor.com business, positioning News Corp for long-term success and value creation.
Overall, News Corp remains committed to maximizing shareholder value and navigating macroeconomic conditions to sustain positive EBITDA margins.

News Corp reports revenue growth and digital shift in Q2

News Corp's Q2 2024 earnings call reflected a positive financial outlook with revenue and profitability growth. The company's strategic focus on digital expansion, subscription models, and operational efficiencies has yielded favorable results across various segments. While challenges persist in certain divisions, News Corp remains committed to driving value for shareholders through portfolio optimization and revenue diversification.

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News Corp. is diversified media and information services company, which engages in the business of creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services to consumers and businesses. It operates through the following segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The Digital Real Estate Services segment is involved in the operations of the REA Group. The Subscription Video Services segment provides sports, entertainment, and news services to pay-TV and streaming subscribers and other commercial licensees. The Dow Jones segment offers content and data through a variety of owned and off-platform media channels including newspapers, newswires, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video, and podcasts. The Book Publishing segment focuses on HarperCollins which publishes and distributes consumer books globally through print, digital, and audio formats. The News Media segment includes the operations of News Corp Australia, News UK, and the New York Post. The Other segment consists of corporate overhead expenses, strategy costs, and costs related to the newspaper matters. The company was founded by Keith Rupert Murdoch in 1979 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark , Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has entered into a new commercial partnership with News Corp UK & Ireland Limited. News UK serves millions of online readers through its premium media websites, The Sun and talkSPORT.

Gaming Innovation Group enters into strategic commercial partnership with News UK

Twenty-First Century Fox

T. Rowe Price , a major shareholder in News Corp , said it had strong reservations about Rupert Murdoch's plan to reunite News Corp and Fox Corp , The New York Times reported on Friday, making it the third investor to express dissent over the plan.

News Corp shareholder T Rowe Price raises concerns about merger with Fox - NYT

One of the largest shareholders in both News Corp and Fox is opposing a recombination of the companies.

Potential News Corp, Fox reunion faces opposition from large shareholder

A London-based investor in Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. and Fox Corp. has reportedly expressed its opposition to the companies' potential reunification. Independent Franchise Partners is one of the largest shareholders apart from the Murdoch family, with stakes in Fox and News Corp. of more than 7%.

News Corp.-Fox Merger Said To Face Opposition From Key Shareholder In Both Companies

A major outside shareholder in News Corp NWSA, +2.00% NWS, +2.31% and Fox Corp. FOXA, +1.28% FOX, +0.97% opposes a plan by Rupert Murdoch to recombine the companies and wants other alternatives considered, including a breakup of News Corp.

Fox News-News Corp planned merger has opposition from major shareholder

News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 8, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Mike Florin - SVP & Head, IR Robert Thomson - CEO Susan Panuccio - CFO Conference Call Participants Kane Hannan - Goldman Sachs David Karnovsky - JPMorgan Darren Leung - Macquarie Brian Han - Morningstar Operator Welcome to News Corp First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Earnings Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded.

News Corp (NWSA) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

News Corp said the dip in revenue was partially due to foreign currency fluctuations.

News Corp narrowly misses first-quarter revenue estimates

Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones was the company's only unit to post revenue growth in the latest quarter.

News Corp Says Lower Book Sales on Amazon, Foreign Exchange Weigh on Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

News Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2023

Rupert Murdoch's to recombine News Corp and Fox Corp and capitalize on sports betting has yet to convince Wall Street as the valuations in the once red-hot gambling market crumble, according to former employees, financial analysts and sports media experts.

Murdoch's News Corp-Fox reunion gambit comes as sports betting valuations tank

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp will release its first quarter Fiscal 2023 results on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

News Corp to Report Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Earnings

Deal would seal legacy with favoured heirs, but markets question whether companies should merge in the first place

Murdoch's succession: who wins from move to reunite Fox and News Corp?

Monday's downward stock slides were the fallout from a merger plan that's currently being explored.

Why Fox Corporation Stock Plummeted on Monday

Shares of News Corp. rose and shares of Fox Corp. fell after the companies said they were exploring whether to merge again.

News Corp. stock up, Fox shares down as investors weigh possible merger

Fox Corp. and News Corp are considering a proposal that they reunite though hurdles to a deal remain.

Murdoch Media Deal Would Elevate Son, Bet on Scale

Merger would combine Fox News and TMZ with newspaper and online news operations, almost a decade after they split

Rupert Murdoch considering merging Fox and News Corp once again

Murdoch split Fox and News Corp. in 2013. A deal would unite both wings of the company under one roof.

Rupert Murdoch explores recombining Fox and News Corp.

A deal would put products like Fox News and the Wall Street Journal under the same umbrella.

Rupert Murdoch Mulls Reuniting Fox And News Corp, Including WSJ

Fox Corp and News Corp split back in 2013. Now, Murdoch is thinking about reuniting the two major pillars of his media business.

Rupert Murdoch is exploring the rejoining of Fox and News Corp into one single company

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES , Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation ("FOX" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: FOX, FOXA) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors, following the receipt of letters from K. Rupert Murdoch and the Murdoch Family Trust, has formed a Special Committee composed of independent members of the Board (the "Special Committee") to begin exploring a potential combination with News Corporation ("News Corp") (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Fox Corporation Forms Special Committee to Begin Exploring a Potential Combination with News Corporation

Rupert Murdoch is proposing that Fox Corp and News Corp combine nearly ten years after they. It would bring the two high-profile companies under one roof.

Rupert Murdoch explores reuniting his media empire by recombining Fox and News Corp

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is exploring a re-combination of the family's Fox Corp. and News Corp., which split into two separately companies nearly a decade ago.

Rupert Murdoch May Put Fox And News Corp. Back Together

Rupert Murdoch has proposed a recombination of Fox Corp. and News Corp, the two wings of his media empire, nearly a decade after they split, according to people familiar with the situation.

Rupert Murdoch explores reuniting Fox and News Corp

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors, following the receipt of letters from K.

News Corp Forms Special Committee to Begin Exploring a Potential Combination with Fox Corporation

Rupert Murdoch is considering reuniting Fox News' parent with The Wall Street Journal's owner, a report says.

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