News Corp Director Ana Paula Pessoa Settles & Receives Deferred Stock Units

Executive Summary

On October 1, 2026, News Corp Director Ana Paula Pessoa executed routine director compensation transactions reported on SEC Form 4 on October 2, 2026. The filing reflects the scheduled cash settlement of 1,917 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) and the quarterly acquisition of 1,702 new DSUs as part of standard board retainer compensation.

Transaction Breakdown

1. Settlement of Maturing DSUs:

   • Shares Settled: 1,917 units converted to Class A Common Stock (Code M) and disposed/settled in cash at $28.64 per share (Code D).
   • Total Cash Value: $54,902.88.
   • Footnote Context: Under board compensation terms, these DSUs became payable in cash on the first trading day of the quarter five years following their grant date.

2. New DSU Grant:

   • Units Acquired: 1,702 Deferred Stock Units (Code A) at an award price of $28.64 per share (~$48,745.28).
   • Vesting / Payment: Payable in cash on the earlier of the first trading day of the quarter five years post-grant or the director's departure from the board.
   • Total Ending Balance: 40,972 DSUs.

Market Sentiment & Significance

This filing carries Low trading significance as it represents standard director remuneration and the automated cash settlement of a grant made five years prior, rather than discretionary open-market buying or selling.