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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)
February 4, 2025
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:
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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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 4, 2025, Fox Corporation (the “Company”) released its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
  Description
99.1  
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/ Adam G. Ciongoli
  Name: Adam G. Ciongoli
  Title: Chief Legal and Policy Officer
February 4, 2025

EX-99.1 2 foxearningsreleaseq225.htm EX-99.1 Document
Exhibit 99.1
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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
FOX REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025
REVENUES OF $5.08 BILLION,
NET INCOME OF $388 MILLION, AND
ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $781 MILLION



NEW YORK, NY, February 4, 2025 – Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX; “FOX” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

The Company reported total quarterly revenues of $5.08 billion, an increase of $844 million or 20% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter. Affiliate fee revenues increased 6%, driven by 9% growth at the Television segment and 4% growth at the Cable Network Programming segment. Advertising revenues increased 21%, primarily due to higher political advertising revenues, the impact of higher MLB postseason ratings and NFL pricing, continued digital growth led by the Tubi AVOD service, and stronger news ratings and pricing. Other revenues increased 70%, primarily due to higher sports sublicensing revenues.

The Company reported quarterly net income of $388 million as compared to the $115 million reported in the prior year quarter. Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders was $373 million ($0.81 per share) as compared to the $109 million ($0.23 per share) reported in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders1 was $442 million ($0.96 per share) as compared to the $165 million ($0.34 per share) reported in the prior year quarter.

Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA2 was $781 million, an increase of $431 million or 123% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter, primarily due to the revenue increase noted above, partially offset by higher expenses. The increase in expenses was primarily driven by higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs, and higher digital costs.

Commenting on the results, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch said:

“A compelling fall sports schedule combined with a record-breaking presidential election news cycle resulted in second quarter results that reflect the strength and breadth of FOX. Whether measured in terms of engagement, monetization or profitability, our focused strategy of live news and sports programming, coupled with our growing digital initiatives, continues to deliver. We remain committed to sustained long-term value creation for our shareholders through our thoughtful and disciplined strategy for growth."
1 Excludes net income effects of Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters, adjustments to Equity earnings (losses) of affiliates, Non-operating other, net, Tax provision and Noncontrolling interest adjustments. See Note 1 for a description of adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and adjusted earnings per share attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders, which are considered non-GAAP financial measures, and a reconciliation of reported net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and earnings per share attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders to adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and adjusted earnings per share attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders.
2 Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. See Note 2 for a description of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted
EBITDA.

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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
REVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS

Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31,
2024 2023 2024 2023
$ Millions
Revenues by Component:
Affiliate fee $ 1,900  $ 1,787  $ 3,743  $ 3,527 
Advertising 2,422  2,002  3,751  3,202 
Other 756  445  1,148  712 
Total revenues $ 5,078  $ 4,234  $ 8,642  $ 7,441 
Segment Revenues:
Cable Network Programming $ 2,165  $ 1,658  $ 3,762  $ 3,045 
Television 2,961  2,542  4,914  4,322 
Corporate and Other 58  49  123  103 
Eliminations (106) (15) (157) (29)
Total revenues $ 5,078  $ 4,234  $ 8,642  $ 7,441 
Adjusted EBITDA:
Cable Network Programming $ 657  $ 564  $ 1,405  $ 1,171 
Television 205  (138) 577  213 
Corporate and Other (81) (76) (153) (165)
Adjusted EBITDA3 $ 781  $ 350  $ 1,829  $ 1,219 
Depreciation and amortization:
Cable Network Programming $ 25  $ 19  $ 45  $ 37 
Television 30  28  59  57 
Corporate and Other 42  50  84  99 
Total depreciation and amortization $ 97  $ 97  $ 188  $ 193 

3 Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. See Note 2 for a description of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA.

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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
CABLE NETWORK PROGRAMMING
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2024 2023 2024 2023
$ Millions
Revenues
Affiliate fee $ 1,076  $ 1,031  $ 2,113  $ 2,036 
Advertising 460  348  781  638 
Other 629  279  868  371 
Total revenues 2,165  1,658  3,762  3,045 
Operating expenses (1,354) (942) (2,056) (1,591)
Selling, general and administrative (158) (156) (309) (291)
Amortization of cable distribution investments
Segment EBITDA $ 657  $ 564  $ 1,405  $ 1,171 

Cable Network Programming reported quarterly segment revenues of $2.17 billion, an increase of $507 million or 31% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter. Affiliate fee revenues increased $45 million or 4% as contractual price increases were partially offset by the impact of net subscriber declines. Advertising revenues increased $112 million or 32%, primarily due to higher news ratings, pricing and digital advertising revenues, and higher MLB postseason ratings. Other revenues increased $350 million, primarily due to higher sports sublicensing revenues.

Cable Network Programming reported quarterly segment EBITDA of $657 million, an increase of $93 million or 16% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter, primarily due to the revenue increase noted above, partially offset by higher expenses. The increase in expenses was driven by higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs.

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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
TELEVISION
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2024 2023 2024 2023
$ Millions
Revenues
Advertising $ 1,962  $ 1,654  $ 2,970  $ 2,564 
Affiliate fee 824  756  1,630  1,491 
Other 175  132  314  267 
Total revenues 2,961  2,542  4,914  4,322 
Operating expenses (2,499) (2,440) (3,832) (3,638)
Selling, general and administrative (257) (240) (505) (471)
Segment EBITDA $ 205  $ (138) $ 577  $ 213 

Television reported quarterly segment revenues of $2.96 billion, an increase of $419 million or 16% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter. Advertising revenues increased $308 million or 19%, primarily due to higher political advertising revenues, the impact of higher MLB postseason ratings and NFL pricing, and continued digital growth led by the Tubi AVOD service. Affiliate fee revenues increased $68 million or 9%, driven by higher average rates at the Company's owned and operated television stations and increases in fees from third-party FOX affiliates. Other revenues increased $43 million or 33%, primarily due to higher content revenues.

Television reported quarterly segment EBITDA of $205 million, an increase of $343 million, primarily due to the revenue increase noted above, partially offset by higher expenses. The increase in expenses was driven by higher digital costs.

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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
DIVIDEND

The Company has declared a dividend of $0.27 per Class A and Class B share. This dividend is payable on March 26, 2025 with a record date for determining dividend entitlements of March 5, 2025.
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

As of December 31, 2024, the Company has repurchased approximately $5.1 billion of its Class A common stock and approximately $1 billion of its Class B common stock, with a remaining authorization of $900 million. During the quarter, the Company repurchased approximately $250 million of its Class A common stock.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “outlook” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements in this press release due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors and other factors affecting the operation of the Company’s businesses. More detailed information about these factors is contained in the documents the Company has filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Statements in this press release speak only as of the date they were made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement made in this press release or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or to conform such statements to actual results or changes in the Company’s expectations, except as required by law.

To access a copy of this press release through the Internet, access Fox Corporation’s corporate website located at http://www.foxcorporation.com.
CONTACTS
Gabrielle Brown, Investor Relations Brian Nick, Press Inquiries
212-852-7720 310-369-3545
Charlie Costanzo, Investor Relations Lauren Townsend, Press Inquiries
212-852-7908 310-369-2729

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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31,
2024 2023 2024 2023
$ Millions, except per share amounts
Revenues $ 5,078  $ 4,234  $ 8,642  $ 7,441 
Operating expenses (3,776) (3,393) (5,794) (5,255)
Selling, general and administrative (525) (495) (1,027) (975)
Depreciation and amortization (97) (97) (188) (193)
Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters (170) (18) (196) (9)
Equity earnings of affiliates
Interest expense, net (80) (72) (130) (114)
Non-operating other, net 81  (29) 314  (205)
Income before income tax expense 515  131  1,628  692 
Income tax expense (127) (16) (408) (162)
Net income 388  115  1,220  530 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (15) (6) (20) (14)
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders $ 373  $ 109  $ 1,200  $ 516 
Weighted average shares: 462  482  463  488 
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders per share: $ 0.81  $ 0.23  $ 2.59  $ 1.06 



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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
2024
June 30,
2024
$ Millions
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,322  $ 4,319 
Receivables, net 3,492  2,364 
Inventories, net 1,171  626 
Other 252  192 
Total current assets 8,237  7,501 
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,671  1,696 
Intangible assets, net 3,020  3,038 
Goodwill 3,543  3,544 
Deferred tax assets 2,729  2,878 
Other non-current assets 3,822  3,315 
Total assets $ 23,022  $ 21,972 
Liabilities and Equity:
Current liabilities:
Borrowings $ 600  $ 599 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 2,697  2,353 
Total current liabilities 3,297  2,952 
Non-current liabilities:
Borrowings 6,600  6,598 
Other liabilities 1,314  1,366 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 200  242 
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value
Additional paid-in capital 7,650  7,678 
Retained earnings 3,949  3,139 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (108) (107)
Total Fox Corporation stockholders’ equity 11,495  10,714 
Noncontrolling interests 116  100 
Total equity 11,611  10,814 
Total liabilities and equity $ 23,022  $ 21,972 

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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended December 31,
2024 2023
$ Millions
Operating Activities:
Net income $ 1,220  $ 530 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 188  193 
Amortization of cable distribution investments
Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters 196 
Equity-based compensation 68  48 
Equity earnings of affiliates (7) (2)
Cash distributions received from affiliates 13  — 
Non-operating other, net (314) 205 
Deferred income taxes 145  29 
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions
Receivables and other assets (1,198) (853)
Inventories net of programming payable (431) (405)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (75) (180)
Other changes, net (17) (117)
Net cash used in operating activities (204) (535)
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment (138) (150)
Purchase of investments (79) (6)
Other investing activities, net (23) 13 
Net cash used in investing activities (240) (143)
Financing Activities:
Borrowings —  1,232 
Repurchase of shares (500) (500)
Dividends paid and distributions (134) (142)
Other financing activities, net 81  (62)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (553) 528 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (997) (150)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 4,319  4,272 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 3,322  $ 4,122 


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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
NOTE 1 – ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EPS

The Company uses net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and earnings per share (“EPS”) attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders excluding net income effects of Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters, adjustments to Equity earnings (losses) of affiliates, Non-operating other, net, Tax provision and Noncontrolling interest (“Adjusted Net Income” and “Adjusted EPS” respectively) to evaluate the performance of the Company’s operations exclusive of certain items that impact the comparability of results from period to period.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are not measures of performance under GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as substitutes for, net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and EPS as reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management uses these measures in comparing the Company’s historical performance and believes that they provide meaningful and comparable information to management, investors and equity analysts to assist in their analysis of the Company’s performance relative to prior periods and the Company’s competitors.

The following table reconciles net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and EPS attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
Income EPS Income EPS
$ Millions, except per share data
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders $ 373  $ 0.81  $ 109  $ 0.23 
Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters 170  0.37  18  0.04 
Non-operating other, net (81) (0.18) 29  0.06 
Tax provision (20) (0.04) 0.02 
Rounding —  —  —  (0.01)
As adjusted $ 442  $ 0.96  $ 165  $ 0.34 



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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
NOTE 2 – ADJUSTED EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Revenues less Operating expenses and Selling, general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA does not include: Amortization of cable distribution investments, Depreciation and amortization, Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters, Equity earnings (losses) of affiliates, Interest expense, net, Non-operating other, net and Income tax expense.

Management believes that information about Adjusted EBITDA assists all users of the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of the Company’s portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect Net income, thus providing insight into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA provides management, investors and equity analysts a measure to analyze the operating performance of the Company’s business and its enterprise value against historical data and competitors’ data, although historical results, including Adjusted EBITDA, may not be indicative of future results (as operating performance is highly contingent on many factors, including customer tastes and preferences).

Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net income, cash flow and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, this measure does not reflect cash available to fund requirements and excludes items, such as depreciation and amortization and impairment charges, which are significant components in assessing the Company’s financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The following table reconciles net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months Ended
December 31,
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2024 2023 2024 2023
$ Millions
Net income $ 388  $ 115  $ 1,220  $ 530 
Add:
Amortization of cable distribution investments
Depreciation and amortization 97  97  188  193 
Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters 170  18  196 
Equity earnings of affiliates (4) (1) (7) (2)
Interest expense, net 80  72  130  114 
Non-operating other, net (81) 29  (314) 205 
Income tax expense 127  16  408  162 
Adjusted EBITDA $ 781  $ 350  $ 1,829  $ 1,219 

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