Current Report Filing (8-k)
August 18 2015 - 9:40AM
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
August 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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Delaware
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001-35769
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46-2950970
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION
OF INCORPORATION)
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(COMMISSION FILE NO.)
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(IRS EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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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))
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On August 18, 2015, News Corp Australia, in conjunction with its subsidiary Fox Sports Australia, announced that it has secured a six year rights deal with the Australian Football League for seasons 2017-2022. A copy of News Corp Australia'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. |
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press release issued by News Corp Australia, dated August 18, 2015.
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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
(REGISTRANT)
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By:
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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
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Dated: August 18, 2015
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press release issued by News Corp Australia, dated August 18, 2015.
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Exhibit 99.1
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
News Corp Australia announces landmark AFL rights deal
News Corp Australia, in conjunction with its subsidiary Fox Sports Australia, today announced that it has secured a six year deal with the Australian Football League for seasons 2017-2022, affirming Fox Footy's position as Australia's home of AFL.
The rights deal ensures that Fox Footy will continue to deliver every game of every round including the final series (excluding the Grand Final), live to Australian fans across all platforms including cable, satellite, IPTV, tablets and smart phones.
News Corp Australia is delighted to partner with the AFL, Seven West Media and Telstra on this groundbreaking deal.
News Corp executive chairman Rupert Murdoch commented: "Our company has a long and highly valued relationship with the AFL, and has followed and reported on the game since its inception in 1858. Aussie Rules continues to be a centrepiece in all our newspapers, Fox Footy, Fox Sports Australia and Foxtel. This deal secures and builds that relationship well into the future."
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Released by News Corp Australia Corporate Affairs
For further details contact:
Stephen Browning – Head of Corporate Affairs
T: 02 8114 7850
M: 0432 961 773
E: stephen.browning@news.com.au
About News Corp Australia
News Corp Australia is part of one of the world's largest and leading global media and information services businesses - News Corp.
Each month, over 15 million Australians choose to consume news and information across News Corp Australia's suite of multi-platform (print, web, mobile and tablet) products – more than any media group in Australia.
News Corp Australia's portfolio of national, metropolitan, regional, community and specialist multi-platform brands include The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail, The Advertiser (Adelaide), The Sunday Times (Perth), The Mercury (Hobart), NT News, Townsville Bulletin, The Cairns Post, Gold Coast Bulletin, Geelong Advertiser, The Weekly Times, news.com.au, FOX SPORTS, Eureka Report, Business Spectator, Vogue Australia, GQ, donna hay, Kidspot and taste.com.au.
News Corp Australia also has significant investments in allied Australian media enterprises Foxtel, the REA Group and AAP.
As the #1 destination for news, lifestyle, sport and business, News Corp Australia plays a key role in the lives of consumers and provides a valuable channel for partners to engage these consumers.
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