Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 12, 2026
Reporting Period: The filing addresses a corporate governance event occurring on June 12, 2026, regarding the selection of a new independent registered public accounting firm.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. There are no disclosures regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
Change in Certifying Accountant:
- New Auditor: Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") has been selected as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028.
- Current Auditor: Ernst & Young LLP ("EY") will continue as the auditor for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
- Effective Date of Dismissal: EY will be dismissed effective upon the completion of the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
- Rationale: The change follows an evaluation process in consideration of a potential audit firm rotation.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Audit History and Disagreements:
- EY's reports for fiscal years ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications.
- There were no "disagreements" or "reportable events" between the Company and EY during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and 2025, or the interim period through June 12, 2026.
- The Company has not consulted with Deloitte regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, disagreements, or reportable events prior to this selection.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the execution of the engagement letter with Deloitte & Touche LLP.
- Confirm the completion of Deloitte's standard client acceptance procedures.
- Review the letter from Ernst & Young LLP (Exhibit 16.1) to ensure they concur with the Company's statements regarding the absence of disagreements or reportable events.
- Monitor future filings for the official transition timeline between EY and Deloitte for the 2027 fiscal year audit.