NEWS CORP current report, 17 August 2020

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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: News Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 17, 2020
Reporting Period: Specific event date (August 17, 2020)

Key Financial Metrics

This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document is a current report regarding a corporate action rather than a periodic financial statement.

Material Changes

The filing announces the declaration of a semi-annual cash dividend. There are no reported material changes to financial performance or operational status in this document.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

Dividend Declaration: On August 17, 2020, News Corporation declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.10 per share for both Class A Common Stock (NWSA) and Class B Common Stock (NWS).
Payment Details:

  • Payable Date: October 14, 2020
  • Record Date: September 16, 2020
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the standard signature block.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the record date of September 16, 2020, to confirm eligibility for the $0.10 per share dividend.
  • Confirm the payment date of October 14, 2020, for cash flow planning.
  • Check subsequent filings for any changes to the dividend declaration or payment schedule.