# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001564708
**File Stem:** 0000902664-23-001641
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 11708
**Document Hash:** 651607fb63473a2b6639cb382f19657d
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000902664-23-001641.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000902664-23-001641

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NEWS CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001564708
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NEWSPAPERS:  PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING & PRINTING [2711]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-87521
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23622116

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10036
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-416-3400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10036

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NEWS Corp
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130628

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** New Newscorp Inc
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130611

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** New Newscorp LLC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20121214
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SOF Ltd
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001697569
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 309
- **STREET 2:** UGLAND HOUSE
- **CITY:** GEORGE TOWN
- **STATE:** E9
- **ZIP:** KY1-1104
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 345 949 3022

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 309
- **STREET 2:** UGLAND HOUSE
- **CITY:** GEORGE TOWN
- **STATE:** E9
- **ZIP:** KY1-1104

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | &nbsp;&nbsp;SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Washington, D.C. 20549 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Washington, D.C. 20549 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;SCHEDULE 13G | &nbsp;&nbsp;SCHEDULE 13G |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Amendment No. __)\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;(Amendment No. __)\* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; News Corporation | &nbsp;&nbsp; News Corporation |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Name of Issuer) | &nbsp;&nbsp;(Name of Issuer) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | &nbsp;&nbsp; Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Title of Class of Securities) | &nbsp;&nbsp;(Title of Class of Securities) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 65249B208 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 65249B208 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(CUSIP Number) | &nbsp;&nbsp;(CUSIP Number) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; December 31, 2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp; December 31, 2022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) | &nbsp;&nbsp;(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;◻ | &nbsp;&nbsp;Rule 13d-1(b) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;◻ | &nbsp;&nbsp;Rule 13d-1(c) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;⌧ | &nbsp;&nbsp;Rule 13d-1(d) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Page 1 of 5 Pages) | &nbsp;&nbsp;(Page 1 of 5 Pages) |

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\*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("<u>Act</u>") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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| **1** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAME OF REPORTING PERSON<br> SOF Ltd | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAME OF REPORTING PERSON<br> SOF Ltd | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NAME OF REPORTING PERSON<br> SOF Ltd |
| **2** | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP | &nbsp;&nbsp; (a) ◻<br> (b) ◻ |
| **3** | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| **4** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Cayman Islands | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Cayman Islands | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Cayman Islands |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON WITH: | **5** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 0 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON WITH: | **6** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED VOTING POWER<br> 9,781,882 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED VOTING POWER<br> 9,781,882 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON WITH: | **7** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 0 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;NUMBER OF<br> SHARES<br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY<br> EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON WITH: | **8** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 9,781,882 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 9,781,882 |
| **9** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br> 9,781,882 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br> 9,781,882 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON<br> 9,781,882 |
| **10** | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES | &nbsp;&nbsp;◻ |
| **11** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br> 5.1% | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br> 5.1% | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)<br> 5.1% |
| **12** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br> CO, FI | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br> CO, FI | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON<br> CO, FI |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 1(a).** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**NAME OF ISSUER** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;The name of the issuer is News Corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"). |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 1(b).** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 2(a).** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**NAME OF PERSON FILING** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;This statement is filed by SOF Ltd, a limited company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands ("<u>SOF</u>" or the "<u>Reporting Person</u>"). |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 2(b).** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;The address of the business office of the Reporting Person is P.O. Box 309, Ugland House, George Town, E9 KY1-1104. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 2(c).** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**CITIZENSHIP** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;SOF is a limited company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 2(d).** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "<u>Shares</u>") |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 2(e).** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**CUSIP NUMBER** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;65249B208 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 3.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO Rules 13d-1(b), OR 13d-2(b) OR (c), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:** |

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(a) ◻ Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act;

(b) ◻ Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Act;

(c) ◻ Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act;

(d) ◻ Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940;

(e) ◻ An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f) ◻ An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance
 with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g) ◻ A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

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(h) ◻ A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit
 Insurance Act;

(i) ◻ A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company
 under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act;

(j) ◻ A non-U.S. institution in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J);

(k) ◻ Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution: _______________________________

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 4.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**OWNERSHIP** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;The percentage used herein are calculated based upon 193,276,309 Shares outstanding as of November 4, 2022, as reported in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended on September 30, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2022. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;The information required by Items 4(a) - (c) is set forth in Rows 5 - 11 of the cover pages of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 5.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 6.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 7.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY OR CONTROL PERSON** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 8.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 9.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 10.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**CERTIFICATION** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable. |

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CUSIP No. 65249B208 13G Page 5 of 5 Pages

**SIGNATURES**

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

DATE: February 14, 2023

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| **SOF Ltd** |
| /s/ Andrew Linford |
| Name: Andrew Linford |
| Title: Director |

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