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Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) is a leading American news, sports, and entertainment company. Operating through two segments—Cable Networks and Television—Fox Corporation's prominent brands include Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Sports, and the Fox Television Stations. The company also boasts the ad-supported streaming platform, Tubi.
The Cable Networks segment features major entities such as Fox News and Fox Business, alongside various pay-TV sports stations. Meanwhile, the Television segment encompasses the Fox broadcast network, which operates 28 owned and operated local television stations, with 18 affiliated to the Fox network. Tubi, known for its vast library of free, ad-supported streaming content, is also part of the Television segment.
Significantly, in 2019, Fox Corporation sold most of its entertainment assets to Disney, pivoting its focus primarily on live news and sports content. The Murdoch family maintains control over Fox.
Recently, Fox Corporation reported total quarterly revenues of $3.45 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $4.08 billion in the prior year quarter. However, the company saw a 4% increase in affiliate fee revenues, driven by a 9% growth in the Television segment and a 1% growth in Cable Network Programming. Advertising revenues were recorded at $1.24 billion, compared to $1.88 billion the previous year, which had included the Super Bowl LVII broadcast.
In terms of profitability, Fox reported a quarterly net income of $704 million, up from a net loss of $50 million in the previous year. This improvement reflects the absence of prior charges related to legal settlements at Fox News Media and a gain on USFL assets contributed to the United Football League joint venture. Adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders was $520 million, or $1.09 per share.
Fox Corporation continues to be a pivotal player in the media landscape, leveraging its strong brand presence and commitment to delivering engaging news and sports content. For more information, visit Fox Corporation's website.
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOX, FOXA) announced charitable commitments exceeding $300,000 to support Arizona communities as part of its FOX Forward and FOX Sports Supports initiatives. The funds will benefit organizations like the Pat Tillman Veterans Center for student veterans, Purple Heart Homes for veteran home modifications, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley to develop career readiness programs. These initiatives tie in with Super Bowl LVII, highlighting corporate social responsibility, and aim to create a lasting impact on military service members, veterans, and underserved youth.
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOX, FOXA) announced charitable commitments exceeding $300,000 as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, celebrating Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. Key partnerships include the Pat Tillman Veterans Center, enhancing scholarships and resources for veterans, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, focusing on youth career training. The Purple Heart Homes will benefit from home renovations for veterans. These initiatives aim to positively impact military members and underserved youth, showcasing FOX's commitment to community support.
Tubi has announced a significant content partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, set to enhance its library with 14 new FAST channels and over 225 AVOD titles, totaling more than 2,000 hours of content.
The launch includes three curated channels: WB TV Series, WB TV Reality, and WB TV Family, showcasing popular titles like "Westworld" and "FBoy Island." In addition, 11 genre-specific channels will introduce fan-favorite shows and films, including classics from the Warner Bros. catalog. The rollout begins February 1, expanding Tubi's offerings to include more content from major Hollywood studios.
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) will announce its second quarter fiscal 2023 financial results on February 8, 2023. The earnings report will be released at 8:00 a.m. ET, followed by a live audio webcast of the discussion at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access the webcast on the company’s investor relations site. Fox Corporation is known for its influential news, sports, and entertainment brands like FOX News Media, FOX Sports, and FOX Entertainment, and delivers engaging content that enhances consumer relationships and advertising effectiveness.
Fox Corporation's Special Committee of the Board has provided an update regarding its exploration of a potential transaction with News Corporation. The Committee is composed entirely of independent directors and holds the authority to evaluate the proposal. It has retained J.P. Morgan as its financial advisor and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for legal counsel. The company confirms that Mr. Rupert Murdoch and the Murdoch Family Trust will only support a transaction recommended by the Special Committee and approved by non-affiliated stockholders. No decision has yet been made on the combination.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced that CFO Steve Tomsic will participate in the UBS Global TMT Conference on December 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern (7:00 AM Pacific). A live and archived webcast of the presentation will be available on investor.foxcorporation.com. Fox Corporation is recognized for producing impactful news, sports, and entertainment content through brands such as FOX News Media and FOX Sports, and also operates the streaming service Tubi, reinforcing its strong position in the media industry.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced a favorable arbitration ruling on November 4, 2022, regarding claims against Flutter Entertainment plc. The ruling restricts Flutter from pursuing an IPO for FanDuel without FOX's consent. FOX holds a 10-year call option, expiring in December 2030, to acquire an 18.6% stake in FanDuel for $3.72 billion, with a 5% annual escalator. This opportunity enhances FOX's position as a key player in the U.S. sports betting market, demonstrating the value created through its media partnerships.
Fox Corporation has partnered with FreeWheel to enhance its OneFOX video inventory across its entertainment, sports, and news brands. This agreement aims to provide innovative advertising solutions, manage direct sold ad campaigns, and unify video inventory for better campaign management. Key benefits include improved data insights and targeted audience reach. Dan Callahan from FOX emphasizes the partnership's goal of optimizing brand visibility across its portfolio, while FreeWheel's Mark McKee highlights the importance of streamlining ad supply in a fragmented market.
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA) and VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) have announced a multi-year expansion of their distribution partnership. The FOX Sports app is now available on VIZIO Smart TVs, alongside FOX Weather on the WatchFree+ channel. This partnership aims to enhance viewer access to a wide range of sports and news programming. VIZIO Ads will gain access to FOX's premium inventory, expanding advertising opportunities. The launch of the FOX Sports app coincides with a promotion showcasing live College Football and NFL games on VIZIO's Home Screen for November 12-13.
Fox Corporation reported its financial results for Q1 fiscal 2023, revealing total revenues of $3.19 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year. Affiliate revenues rose 3%, driven by a 6% growth in the Television segment. Advertising revenues surged 8% due to higher political ads and pricing strength across its news and sports brands. However, net income decreased to $613 million from $708 million last year. Adjusted net income was $670 million with an EBITDA of $1.09 billion, reflecting a 3% rise, offset by higher expenses from digital investments.
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