8-K
Fox Corp false 0001754301 0001754301 2020-04-20 2020-04-20 0001754301 us-gaap:CommonClassAMember 2020-04-20 2020-04-20 0001754301 us-gaap:CommonClassBMember 2020-04-20 2020-04-20

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT

(DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)

April 20, 2020

 

Fox Corporation

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

 

Delaware

 

001-38776

 

83-1825597

(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION

OF INCORPORATION)

 

(COMMISSION

FILE NO.)

 

(IRS EMPLOYER

IDENTIFICATION NO.)

1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036

(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES, INCLUDING ZIP CODE)

(212) 852-7000

(REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

 

Trading Symbols

 

Name of Each Exchange

on Which Registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

FOXA

 

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

FOX

 

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

 

 


Item 8.01. Other Events.

On April 20, 2020, Fox Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the completion of its previously-announced acquisition of Tubi, Inc. The completion of the acquisition follows the satisfaction of all customary closing conditions.

A copy of the Company’s press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number

   

Description

         
 

99.1

   

Press release issued by Fox Corporation, dated April 20, 2020.

         
 

104

   

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

FOX CORPORATION

     

By:

 

/s/ Viet D. Dinh

Name:

 

Viet D. Dinh

Title:

 

Chief Legal and Policy Officer

April 20, 2020

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

LOGO

Fox Corporation Completes Acquisition of Tubi

New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA April 20, 2020 - Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Tubi, Inc. The completion of the transaction follows the satisfaction of all customary closing conditions.

About Fox Corporation

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

Press Contact:

Megan Klein

310-369-1363

megan.klein@fox.com

Investor Contacts:

Joe Dorrego

212-852-7856

joseph.dorrego@fox.com

Dan Carey

212-852-7955

daniel.carey@fox.com