News Corp completes the sale of Foxtel Group to DAZN
News Corporation has completed the sale of Foxtel Group to DAZN Group Limited, following regulatory approvals from the Foreign Investment Review Board, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and other authorities.
As part of the transaction, News Corp received repayment of A$592 million in shareholder loans and gained a minority equity stake of approximately 6% in DAZN. In connection with the deal, Andrew Cramer, News Corp’s Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, has joined DAZN’s board.
News Corp reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting Australian sport and entertainment through its platforms. Chief Executive Robert Thomson praised Foxtel’s transformation and expressed confidence in DAZN’s ability to propel Foxtel’s growth.
Chief Financial Officer Lavanya Chandrashekar highlighted the strategic impact of the sale, noting it allows the company to sharpen its focus on core growth areas, reduce capital intensity, improve returns, and strengthen the balance sheet. The sale is expected to be accretive to earnings per share.