Current Report Filing (8-k)
March 19 2015 - 8:05AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
March 18, 2015
DATE OF REPORT
(DATE OF
EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)
NEWS CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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001-35769 |
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46-2950970 |
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(IRS EMPLOYER
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1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES, INCLUDING ZIP CODE)
(212) 416-3400
(REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On March 18, 2015, News Corporation (the “Company”) announced that it will
build its investment in APN News and Media Limited to a 14.99% stake subject to regulatory approval. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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Description |
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Press release issued by News Corporation, dated March 18, 2015. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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NEWS CORPORATION
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/s/ Michael L. Bunder |
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Michael L. Bunder |
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Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Dated: March 19, 2015
Exhibit Index
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Description |
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Press release issued by News Corporation, dated March 18, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.1
News Corp builds its investment in APN News and Media Limited to a 14.99% Stake (Subject to Regulatory
Approval)
New York, NY (March 18, 2015) — News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) announced today that News Corp Australia will
build its investment in APN News and Media Limited (“APN”) to a 14.99% stake subject to regulatory approval.
APN has a high quality portfolio
of Australian and New Zealand radio and outdoor media assets and small regional print interests. It is led by a quality management team that has successfully driven improvements in the performance of the business.
About News Corp
News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS,
NWSLV) is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including:
news and information services, book publishing, cable network programming in Australia, digital real estate services, digital education, and pay-TV distribution in Australia. Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted
primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. More information: http://www.newscorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
statements are based on management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global economic,
business, competitive market and regulatory and other factors. More detailed information about these and other factors that could affect future results is contained in News Corp’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
“forward-looking statements” included in this document are made only as of the date of this document and we do not have any obligation to publicly update any “forward-looking statements” to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances, except as required by law.
Contacts
Jim Kennedy
Corporate Communications
212-416-4064
jkennedy@newscorp.com
Mike Florin
Investor Relations
212-416-3363
mflorin@newscorp.com
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