News Corp to Retain Listing on Australia's ASX

News Corp today noted the announcement by 21st Century Fox that it had initiated the process to pursue the removal of its full foreign listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) subject to the approval of the holders of its Class B Common Stock. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson said that it was important for shareholders to know that News Corp remains listed on the ASX and Australia continues to be a significant market for the company's lines of business. Following the separation of the old News Corporation into two distinct publicly traded companies last year, the new News Corp maintains major operations in Australia through its ownership of more than 120