News Corp Director Jose Maria Aznar Settles Deferred Dividend Units for Cash
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Filing Summary
# News Corp (NWS) Form 4 Filing
**Insider:** AZNAR JOSE MARIA (Director)
**Filing Date:** October 9, 2026
**Transaction Date:** October 7, 2026
### Transaction Summary
* **Security:** Class A Common Stock
* **Type:** Cash Settlement / Disposition
* **Shares:** 6
* **Price:** $28.55
* **Total Value:** ~$171.30
* **Direct Holdings Post-Transaction:** 1,087 shares
* **Derivative Holdings:** 41,102 Deferred Stock Units
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On October 9, 2026, News Corp director Jose Maria Aznar filed Form 4 disclosing routine transactions involving deferred stock units (DSUs) and dividend equivalents. The filing reflects an automatic settlement of 6 deferred stock units for cash at $28.55 per share, alongside the accrual of 136 new deferred stock units as dividend equivalents.
Key Transaction Details
- Non-Derivative Activity: Aznar exercised/converted 6 DSUs into Class A Common Stock (Code M) and simultaneously disposed of them for cash settlement (Code D) at $28.55 per share, resulting in a nominal cash payout of $171.30.
- Derivative Activity: Acquired 136 DSUs (Code A) at $28.55 per unit as accrued dividend equivalents on preexisting awards.
- Direct Beneficial Ownership: Aznar holds 1,087 direct shares of Class A Common Stock and 41,102 deferred stock units following these transactions.
Market & Governance Impact
This filing represents mechanical compensation plan activity related to quarterly dividend payments and dividend equivalent accruals/settlements. With a total non-derivative cash transaction value of $171.30, this activity carries Low trading significance and conveys no discretionary sentiment regarding the company's outlook.
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