News Corp Director Lachlan Murdoch Settles and Receives Deferred Stock Units
NEWS CORP
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Filing Summary
NEWS CORP ($NWS) Form 4 Filing
Insider: MURDOCH LACHLAN K (Director)
Transaction Date: 2026-10-01
Type: Disposition (Cash Settlement) | Code: D
Shares: 1,917 @ $28.64
Total Value: $54,902.88
Direct Holdings Post-Transaction: 114 shares
Significance: Low (Routine Director Compensation & Settlement)
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On October 1, 2026, News Corp Director Lachlan K. Murdoch engaged in scheduled transactions involving Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) and Class A Common Stock. The filing reflects the cash settlement of 1,917 DSUs granted five years prior, along with the standard quarterly award of 1,702 new DSUs under the company's non-employee director compensation program.
Transaction Breakdown
- DSU Cash Settlement: 1,917 DSUs became payable pursuant to their five-year term and were settled in cash for $28.64 per share ($54,902.88 total). On the non-derivative table, this was reported as an acquisition via conversion (Code M) and an immediate disposition back to the issuer (Code D).
- Quarterly Grant: Received 1,702 DSUs (Code A) valued at $28.64 per share under director compensation terms.
- Holdings After Transactions: Murdoch directly holds 114 shares of Class A Common Stock and 40,972 Deferred Stock Units.
Market & Governance Context
This Form 4 represents standard director equity compensation and automated five-year cash settlement mechanics rather than discretionary open-market buying or selling. Consequently, the trading significance is rated Low.
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