Summary
Fox Corporation (FOXA) has announced significant amendments to the employment and compensation arrangements for its top two executives: Executive Chair and CEO Lachlan K. Murdoch and CFO Steven Tomsic. These amendments, effective June 11, 2026, and with changes to compensation components beginning July 1, 2026, aim to retain key leadership through an extended term ending June 30, 2030. The company's Compensation Committee and Board of Directors have approved these changes, underscoring their commitment to the current leadership's strategic direction. For Mr. Murdoch, the extension solidifies his leadership role for the next four years, accompanied by a substantial increase in his target annual bonus to $9 million and target annual equity award to $20 million. Mr. Tomsic's employment is also extended to the same date, with an increase in his base salary to $2 million, a revised target annual bonus structure reaching up to $3.5 million by 2028, and a target annual equity award of $4 million. Investors should note Mr. Murdoch's recusal from discussions and votes concerning his own arrangements, a standard governance practice.
Key Highlights
- 1Employment of Executive Chair and CEO Lachlan K. Murdoch extended through June 30, 2030.
- 2Mr. Murdoch's target annual bonus increased to $9,000,000 and target annual equity award to $20,000,000, effective July 1, 2026.
- 3Employment of CFO Steven Tomsic extended through June 30, 2030.
- 4Mr. Tomsic's base salary increased to $2,000,000 per annum, effective July 1, 2026.
- 5Mr. Tomsic's target annual bonus increased to $3,000,000 effective July 1, 2026, with a further increase to $3,500,000 effective July 1, 2028.
- 6Mr. Tomsic's target annual equity award increased to $4,000,000, effective July 1, 2026.
- 7Mr. Murdoch recused himself from all discussions and votes regarding his employment term extension and compensation adjustments.