Form 4: News Insider Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Keith Rupert Murdoch, Chairman Emeritus of News Corp, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 15, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 14,221 Class A Common Stock on August 15, 2026; holds 14,221 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 5,895 Class A Common Stock at $29.16 ($171,898) on August 15, 2026; holds 8,326 after (Direct).
- Disposition to the issuer: disposed of 8,326 Class A Common Stock at $29.16 ($242,786) on August 15, 2026 (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 14,221 Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units on August 15, 2026 (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
Keith Rupert Murdoch — Other (Chairman Emeritus)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Option exercise/conversion | Class A Common Stock | 14,221 | — | — | 14,221 |
| 2026-08-15 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Class A Common Stock | 5,895 | $29 | $171.9K | 8,326 |
| 2026-08-15 | Disposition to the issuer | Class A Common Stock | 8,326 | $29 | $242.8K | 0 |
| 2026-08-15 | Option exercise/conversion | Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units | 14,221 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Option exercise/conversion (14,221 shares) |
| 2026-08-15 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (5,895 shares) |
| 2026-08-15 | Disposition to the issuer (8,326 shares) |
| 2026-08-15 | Option exercise/conversion (14,221 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, NWS, NEWS CORP, neutral, Keith Rupert Murdoch
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