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Murdoch Family Settles Succession Dispute, Lachlan Retains Control of Media Empire

The resolution of a family succession dispute solidifies control over a major media empire.
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2025-09-08
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (5)
News Corp
Fox Corporation (Class A & Class B)
Australian Media Equities (e.g., REA Group, Sky News Australia)
U.S. Broadcast & Cable Media
M&A Advisory Investment Banks
Total impacts: 5 | Positive: 5 | Negative: 0
Event Overview

The resolution of a family succession dispute solidifies control over a major media empire. The agreement involves the departure of several siblings and restructuring of the trust, with significant financial implications for those leaving. The move underscores strategic consolidation and familial realignment within corporate governance.

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Murdoch Family Resolves Succession Dispute, Lachlan Retains Control
2025-09-09 05:03

The Murdoch family has resolved their succession dispute, with Lachlan Murdoch retaining control of the media empire. Three siblings, Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch, and James Murdoch, are leaving the business, ending a legal battle over the family trust. Fox Corp and News Corp are replacing the existing trust setup. Each departing sibling will receive about $1 billion for their shares. Rupert Murdoch made several moves to strengthen Lachlan's position, who shares his father's conservative views and is the executive chairman of both companies. A Nevada court ruled against Rupert and Lachlan in a family trust dispute, finding that they acted in bad faith. The departing siblings hope to move past the litigation and rebuild family relationships. Lachlan Murdoch has secured voting control of Fox News Corp as part of the family settlement.

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