NWS · 8-K · 20260805PR000171

Headcount / Restructuring

NEWS CORP · 2026-08-05 · Importance 44 · Surprise 58

Impairment and restructuring charges totaled $113 million in fiscal 2026, down 14% from $132 million in fiscal 2025. Fourth-quarter impairment and restructuring charges were $46 million, down 43% from $81 million, contributing to the increase in continuing-operations net income. Fiscal-year operating cash flow was reduced by cash restructuring payments, although the company did not disclose a headcount reduction or facility-exit count in this section. The Book Publishing segment separately recorded a $16 million inventory write-off and a $13 million customer-receivable write-off during fiscal 2026.