Cover
Cover - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2022 | Feb. 06, 2023 | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 001-38776 | |
Entity Registrant Name | FOX CORPORATION | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-1825597 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1211 Avenue of the Americas | |
Entity Address, City or Town | New York, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10036 | |
City Area Code | 212 | |
Local Phone Number | 852-7000 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001754301 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --06-30 | |
Class A Common Stock | ||
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | |
Trading Symbol | FOXA | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 296,917,233 | |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | |
Trading Symbol | FOX | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 237,644,354 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||
Income Statement [Abstract] | |||||
Revenues | $ 4,605 | $ 4,441 | $ 7,797 | $ 7,486 | |
Operating expenses | (3,528) | (3,667) | (5,184) | (5,238) | |
Selling, general and administrative | (550) | (468) | (998) | (883) | |
Depreciation and amortization | (103) | (93) | (202) | (172) | |
Interest expense, net | (60) | (97) | (128) | (194) | |
Other, net | 73 | (211) | (3) | (142) | |
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit | 437 | (95) | 1,282 | 857 | |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (116) | 22 | (348) | (222) | |
Net income (loss) | 321 | (73) | 934 | 635 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | [1] | (8) | (12) | (16) | (19) |
Net income (loss) attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders | $ 313 | $ (85) | $ 918 | $ 616 | |
Weighted average shares: | |||||
Basic (in shares) | 541 | 569 | 545 | 572 | |
Diluted (in shares) | 543 | 573 | 547 | 575 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders per share: | |||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.58 | $ (0.15) | $ 1.68 | $ 1.08 | |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.58 | $ (0.15) | $ 1.68 | $ 1.07 | |
[1]Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests includes $(5) million and $(3) million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $(10) million and $(4) million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests. |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||||
Net income (loss) | $ 321 | $ (73) | $ 934 | $ 635 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | |||||
Benefit plan adjustments and other | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | 330 | (65) | 941 | 649 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | [1] | (8) | (12) | (16) | (19) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders | $ 322 | $ (77) | $ 925 | $ 630 | |
[1]Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests includes $(5) million and $(3) million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $(10) million and $(4) million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests. |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | $ (5) | $ (3) | $ (10) | $ (4) |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | |
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,058 | $ 5,200 | |
Receivables, net | 3,004 | 2,128 | |
Inventories, net | 1,300 | 791 | |
Other | 209 | 162 | |
Total current assets | 8,571 | 8,281 | |
Non-current assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,680 | 1,682 | |
Intangible assets, net | 3,114 | 3,157 | |
Goodwill | 3,556 | 3,554 | |
Deferred tax assets | 3,283 | 3,440 | |
Other non-current assets | 2,922 | 2,071 | |
Total assets | 23,126 | 22,185 | |
Current liabilities | |||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,543 | 2,296 | |
Total current liabilities | 2,543 | 2,296 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Borrowings | 7,208 | 7,206 | |
Other liabilities | 1,503 | 1,120 | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 196 | 188 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Equity | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 8,836 | 9,098 | |
Retained earnings | 2,985 | 2,461 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (219) | (226) | |
Total Fox Corporation stockholders’ equity | 11,607 | 11,339 | |
Noncontrolling interests | 69 | 36 | |
Total equity | 11,676 | 11,375 | |
Total liabilities and equity | 23,126 | 22,185 | |
Class A Common Stock | |||
Equity | |||
Common stock | [1] | 3 | 3 |
Class B Common Stock | |||
Equity | |||
Common stock | [2] | $ 2 | $ 3 |
[1] Class A Common Stock , $0.01 par value per share, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 297,918,978 shares and 307,496,876 shares issued and outstanding at par as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively. Class B Common Stock , $0.01 par value per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 238,148,374 shares and 243,122,595 shares issued and outstanding at par as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively. |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 |
Class A Common Stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 2,000,000,000 | 2,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 297,918,978 | 307,496,876 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 297,918,978 | 307,496,876 |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 238,148,374 | 243,122,595 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 238,148,374 | 243,122,595 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
Net income (loss) | $ 934 | $ 635 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in operating activities | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 202 | 172 |
Amortization of cable distribution investments | 8 | 9 |
Equity-based compensation | 32 | 47 |
Other, net | 3 | 142 |
Deferred income taxes | 152 | 143 |
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions | ||
Receivables and other assets | (952) | (940) |
Inventories net of programming payable | (420) | (494) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (152) | (214) |
Other changes, net | (68) | (156) |
Net cash used in operating activities | (261) | (656) |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Property, plant and equipment | (153) | (121) |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | 0 | (229) |
Proceeds from dispositions, net | 0 | 82 |
Purchase of investments | (50) | (28) |
Other investing activities, net | (18) | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (221) | (296) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
Repurchase of shares | (500) | (497) |
Dividends paid and distributions | (155) | (150) |
Sale of subsidiary noncontrolling interest | 25 | 0 |
Other financing activities, net | (30) | (32) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (660) | (679) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (1,142) | (1,631) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 5,200 | 5,886 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 4,058 | $ 4,255 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Total | Total Fox Corporation Stockholders’ Equity | Common Stock | Common Stock Class A Common Stock | Common Stock Class B Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Noncontrolling Interests | [1] |
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021 | 324 | 252 | ||||||||
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2021 | $ 11,125 | $ 11,123 | $ 3 | $ 3 | $ 9,453 | $ 1,982 | $ (318) | $ 2 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 639 | 616 | 616 | 23 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income | 14 | 14 | 14 | |||||||
Dividends | (138) | (138) | (138) | |||||||
Shares repurchased (In shares) | (10) | (4) | ||||||||
Shares repurchased | (497) | (497) | (222) | (275) | ||||||
Other (in shares) | 3 | |||||||||
Other | 147 | 157 | 34 | 123 | (10) | |||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 317 | 248 | ||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | 11,290 | 11,275 | $ 3 | $ 3 | 9,265 | 2,308 | (304) | 15 | ||
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021 | 321 | 250 | ||||||||
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2021 | 11,430 | 11,430 | $ 3 | $ 3 | 9,327 | 2,409 | (312) | 0 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (70) | (85) | (85) | 15 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income | 8 | 8 | 8 | |||||||
Shares repurchased (In shares) | (5) | (2) | ||||||||
Shares repurchased | (247) | (247) | (108) | (139) | ||||||
Other (in shares) | 1 | |||||||||
Other | 169 | 169 | 46 | 123 | ||||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 317 | 248 | ||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | 11,290 | 11,275 | $ 3 | $ 3 | 9,265 | 2,308 | (304) | 15 | ||
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 | 308 | 243 | ||||||||
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2022 | 11,375 | 11,339 | $ 3 | $ 3 | 9,098 | 2,461 | (226) | 36 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 944 | 918 | 918 | 26 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income | 7 | 7 | 7 | |||||||
Dividends | (137) | (137) | (137) | |||||||
Shares repurchased (In shares) | (11) | (5) | ||||||||
Shares repurchased | (500) | (500) | (261) | (239) | ||||||
Other (in shares) | 1 | |||||||||
Other | (13) | (20) | $ (1) | (1) | (18) | 7 | ||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | 298 | 238 | ||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | 11,676 | 11,607 | $ 3 | $ 2 | 8,836 | 2,985 | (219) | 69 | ||
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 | 303 | 241 | ||||||||
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2022 | 11,585 | 11,521 | $ 3 | $ 2 | 8,949 | 2,795 | (228) | 64 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 326 | 313 | 313 | 13 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income | 9 | 9 | 9 | |||||||
Shares repurchased (In shares) | (6) | (2) | ||||||||
Shares repurchased | (250) | (250) | (137) | (113) | ||||||
Other (in shares) | 1 | (1) | ||||||||
Other | 6 | 14 | $ 0 | 24 | (10) | (8) | ||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | 298 | 238 | ||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 11,676 | $ 11,607 | $ 3 | $ 2 | $ 8,836 | $ 2,985 | $ (219) | $ 69 | ||
[1]Excludes Redeemable noncontrolling interests which are reflected in temporary equity (See Note 4—Fair Value under the heading “Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests”). |
Description of Business and Bas
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Fox Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“FOX” or the “Company”), is a news, sports and entertainment company, which manages and reports its businesses in the following segments: Cable Network Programming, Television and Other, Corporate and Eliminations. On October 14, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) had formed a special committee composed of independent members of the Board (the “Special Committee”) to begin exploring a potential combination with News Corporation. On January 24, 2023, the Company announced that the Board had received a letter from K. Rupert Murdoch withdrawing the proposal to explore the potential combination and, as a result of this action, the Special Committee was dissolved. The accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The preparation of the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. These interim Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2022 (the “2022 Form 10-K”). All significant intercompany transactions and accounts within the Company’s consolidated businesses have been eliminated. Investments in and advances to entities or joint ventures in which the Company has significant influence, but less than a controlling financial interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence generally exists when the Company owns an interest between 20% and 50%. Equity securities in which the Company has no significant influence (generally less than a 20% ownership interest) with readily determinable fair values are accounted for at fair value based on quoted market prices. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are accounted for either at fair value or using the measurement alternative method, which is at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. All gains and losses on investments in equity securities are recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s fiscal year ends on June 30 (“fiscal”) of each year. Certain fiscal 2022 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2023 presentation. The unaudited and audited consolidated financial statements are referred to as the “Financial Statements” herein. The unaudited consolidated statements of operations are referred to as the “Statements of Operations” herein. The unaudited and audited consolidated balance sheets are referred to as the “Balance Sheets” herein. Recently Adopted, Recently Issued Accounting Guidance and Other Inflation Reduction Act On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act which, among other changes, imposes a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”) and a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases. Once subject to the CAMT, a taxpayer will compute both its CAMT liability and its regular federal tax liability and pay the higher of the two. To the extent that the CAMT liability exceeds the regular federal tax liability, a taxpayer will receive a credit (“CAMT credit”) which can be used against its regular federal tax liability in the future when the taxpayer is no longer subject to the CAMT. The CAMT credit does not expire. The CAMT is effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022, which means it will be applicable to the Company starting in fiscal 2024. The excise tax on stock repurchases applies to stock repurchases occurring after December 31, 2022. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the CAMT will have on its financial statements but expects that, when applicable, the Company will be subject to the CAMT. The CAMT would impact the timing of the cash tax benefit the Company receives from the amortization of the additional tax basis received as a result of the Transaction Tax (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2022 Form 10-K). This change in timing would result in an increase to its annual cash tax liability which could be material. However, as noted above, if the Company pays CAMT it will receive a CAMT credit that can be carried forward indefinitely and applied against its regular federal tax liability in future years. The Company will be subject to the excise tax on stock repurchases occurring after December 31, 2022, but the impact to the financial statements is not expected to be material. |
Acquisitions, Disposals and Oth
Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions | ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSALS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONSThe Company’s acquisitions support the Company’s strategy to strengthen its core brands, grow its digital businesses and selectively enhance production capabilities for its digital and linear platforms. There were no acquisitions during the three and six months ended December 31, 2022. During the six months ended December 31, 2021, the Company made acquisitions, primarily consisting of three entertainment production companies, for total cash consideration of approximately $230 million. The revenues and Segment EBITDA (as defined in Note 10—Segment Information) included within the Company’s consolidated results of operations associated with these companies were not material individually or in the aggregate. |
Inventories, Net
Inventories, Net | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories, Net | INVENTORIES, NET The Company’s inventories were comprised of the following: As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Licensed programming, including prepaid sports rights $ 1,534 $ 975 Owned programming 446 337 Total inventories, net 1,980 1,312 Less: current portion of inventories, net (1,300) (791) Total non-current inventories, net $ 680 $ 521 Owned programming Released $ 253 $ 205 In-process and other 193 132 Total $ 446 $ 337 The following table presents the aggregate amortization expense related to Inventories, net included in Operating expenses in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) (in millions) Amortization expense $ 2,566 $ 2,640 $ 3,420 $ 3,441 |
Fair Value
Fair Value | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value | FAIR VALUE Fair value measurements are required to be disclosed using a three-tiered fair value hierarchy which distinguishes market participant assumptions into the following categories: (i) inputs that are quoted prices in active markets (“Level 1”); (ii) inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities (“Level 2”); and (iii) inputs that require the entity to use its own assumptions about market participant assumptions (“Level 3”). The following tables present information about financial assets and redeemable noncontrolling interests carried at fair value on a recurring basis: Fair value measurements As of December 31, 2022 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Investments in equity securities $ 625 $ 625 (a) $ — $ — Redeemable noncontrolling interests (196) — — (196) (b) Total $ 429 $ 625 $ — $ (196) Fair value measurements As of June 30, 2022 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Investments in equity securities $ 435 $ 435 (a) $ — $ — Redeemable noncontrolling interests (188) — — (188) (b) Total $ 247 $ 435 $ — $ (188) (a) The investments categorized as Level 1 primarily represent an investment in equity securities of Flutter Entertainment plc (“Flutter”) with a readily determinable fair value (See Note 3—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions in the 2022 Form 10-K under the heading “Flutter” for additional information). (b) The Company utilizes both the market and income approach valuation techniques for its Level 3 fair value measures. Inputs to such measures could include observable market data obtained from independent sources such as broker quotes and recent market transactions for similar assets. It is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs in the measurement of its Level 3 fair value measurements. To the extent observable inputs are not available, the Company utilizes unobservable inputs based upon the assumptions market participants would use in valuing the redeemable noncontrolling interests. Examples of utilized unobservable inputs are future cash flows and long-term growth rates. In connection with the combination of The Stars Group Inc. and Flutter in May 2020, FOX Sports received the right to acquire an 18.6% equity interest in FanDuel Group (“FanDuel”), a majority-owned subsidiary of Flutter, at a price set forth in the relevant agreement (structured as a 10-year option), which has been the subject of arbitration proceedings. In January 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed and entered the arbitrator’s ruling affirming FOX Sports’ 10-year call option expiring in December 2030 to acquire 18.6% of FanDuel for $3.72 billion, with a 5% annual escalator. FOX has no obligation to commit capital towards this opportunity unless and until it exercises the option. In addition, Flutter cannot pursue an initial public offering for FanDuel without FOX’s consent or approval from the arbitrator. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The redeemable noncontrolling interests recorded are put rights held by minority shareholders in Credible Labs Inc. (“Credible”) and an entertainment production company. The changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests classified as Level 3 measurements were as follows: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Beginning of period $ (193) $ (302) $ (188) $ (261) Acquisitions (a) — (13) — (58) Net loss 5 3 10 4 Distributions — — — 3 Accretion and other (b) (8) 140 (18) 140 End of period $ (196) $ (172) $ (196) $ (172) (a) The increase for the six months ended December 31, 2021 was primarily due to the acquisition of an entertainment production company. (b) As a result of the expiration of the sports network minority shareholder’s final put right during the three months ended December 31, 2021, approximately $110 million was reclassified into equity. The Credible minority put right will become exercisable in fiscal 2025. The put right held by the entertainment production company’s minority shareholder will become exercisable in fiscal 2027. Financial Instruments The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments exclusive of borrowings, such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and investments, accounted for using the measurement alternative method, approximates fair value. As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Borrowings Fair value $ 6,822 $ 7,084 Carrying value $ 7,208 $ 7,206 Fair value is generally determined by reference to market values resulting from trading on a national securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market (a Level 1 measurement). Concentrations of Credit Risk Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. The Company has deposits held with banks that exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and, therefore, bear minimal credit risk. Generally, the Company does not require collateral to secure receivables. As of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, the Company had no customers that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s receivables. |
Borrowings
Borrowings | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Borrowings | BORROWINGSBorrowings include senior notes (See Note 9—Borrowings in the 2022 Form 10-K under the heading “Public Debt – Senior Notes Issued”). In addition, the Company is party to a credit agreement providing a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a sub-limit of $150 million available for the issuance of letters of credit and a maturity date of March 2024 (See Note 9—Borrowings in the 2022 Form 10-K under the heading “Revolving Credit Agreement”). As of December 31, 2022, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. |
Stockholders Equity
Stockholders Equity | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Stock Repurchase Program The Board has authorized a $4 billion stock repurchase program under which the Company can repurchase Class A Common Stock (the “Class A Common Stock”) and Class B Common Stock (the “Class B Common Stock” and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Common Stock”). The program has no time limit and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. During the six months ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 16 million shares of Common Stock for approximately $500 million. Repurchased shares are retired and reduce the number of shares issued and outstanding. The Company allocates the amount of the repurchase price over par value between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s remaining stock repurchase authorization was approximately $900 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 1.6 million shares of Common Stock for approximately $50 million and the Company announced that the Board has authorized incremental stock repurchases of an additional $3 billion of Common Stock. With this increase, the Company’s total stock repurchase authorization is now $7 billion. Dividends The following table summarizes the dividends declared per share on both the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cash dividend per share $ — $ — $ 0.25 $ 0.24 Subsequent to December 31, 2022, the Company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.25 per share on both the Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock. The dividend declared is payable on March 29, 2023 with a record date for determining dividend entitlements of March 1, 2023. |
Equity-Based Compensation
Equity-Based Compensation | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Equity-Based Compensation | EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATIONThe Company has one equity plan, the Fox Corporation 2019 Shareholder Alignment Plan (See Note 12—Equity-Based Compensation in the 2022 Form 10-K). The following table summarizes the Company’s equity-based compensation: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Equity-based compensation $ 25 $ 32 $ 32 $ 47 Intrinsic value of all settled equity-based awards $ — $ 18 $ 76 $ 94 Tax benefit on settled equity-based awards $ (1) $ 4 $ 13 $ 21 The Company’s equity-based awards are settled in Class A Common Stock. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s total estimated compensation cost, not yet recognized, related to non-vested equity awards held by the Company’s employees was approximately $120 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period between one As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had approximately 5 million and 6 million stock options outstanding, respectively. The computation of diluted earnings per share did not include stock options outstanding during each period presented if their inclusion would have been antidilutive. Awards Vested and Granted Restricted Stock Units During the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 , a pproximately 1.5 million and 2.4 million restricted stock units (“RSUs”) vested and approximately 2.0 million and 1.7 million RSUs were granted, respectively. These RSUs generally vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period subject to participants’ continued employment with the Company. Performance-Based Stock Options During the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company granted approximately 4 million performance-based stock options, in each period, which will vest in full at the end of a three-year performance period if the market condition is met, and have a term of seven years thereafter. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments The Company has commitments under certain firm contractual arrangements (“firm commitments”) to make future payments. These firm commitments secure the future rights to various assets and services to be used in the normal course of operations. The total firm commitments and future debt payments as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 were approximately $39 billion and $42 billion, respectively. The decrease from June 30, 2022 was primarily due to sports programming rights payments. In December 2022, the Company renewed the operating lease for its corporate headquarters at 1211 Avenue of the Americas in New York through fiscal 2042. In connection with this extension, the Company recorded additional operating lease assets and liabilities of approximately $540 million as of December 31, 2022. Contingencies FOX News The Company’s FOX News business and certain of its current and former employees have been subject to allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex and race. The Company has resolved many of these claims and is contesting other claims in litigation. The Company has also received regulatory and investigative inquiries relating to these matters. To date, none of the amounts paid in settlements or reserved for pending or future claims is material, individually or in the aggregate, to the Company. The amount of additional liability, if any, that may result from these or related matters cannot be estimated at this time. However, the Company does not currently anticipate that the ultimate resolution of any such pending matters will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity In connection with the separation of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21CF”) and News Corporation in June 2013 (the “21CF News Corporation Separation”), 21CF agreed to indemnify News Corporation, on an after-tax basis, for payments made after the 21CF News Corporation Separation arising out of civil claims and investigations relating to phone hacking, illegal data access and inappropriate payments to public officials that occurred at subsidiaries of News Corporation before the 21CF News Corporation Separation, as well as legal and professional fees and expenses paid in connection with the related criminal matters, other than fees, expenses and costs relating to employees who are not (i) directors, officers or certain designated employees or (ii) with respect to civil matters, co-defendants with News Corporation (the “U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity”). In accordance with the Separation Agreement (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2022 Form 10-K under the heading “The Distribution”), the Company assumed certain costs and liabilities related to the U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity. The liability recorded in the Balance Sheets related to the indemnity was approximately $115 million and $65 million as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively. The increase in the liability recorded was attributable to an increase in the number of civil claims submitted in September 2022 in advance of the September 30, 2022 cutoff date set by the judge for this phase of the litigation. Defamation and Disparagement Claims From time to time, the Company and its news businesses, including FOX News Media and the FOX Television Stations, and their employees are subject to lawsuits alleging defamation or disparagement. These include lawsuits filed by Smartmatic USA Corp. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Smartmatic”) in February 2021 and Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Dominion”) in March 2021. The Dominion lawsuits against the Company and its subsidiary, FOX News Media, have been consolidated for trial, which is scheduled to begin in April 2023. The Company believes these lawsuits, including the Smartmatic and Dominion matters, are without merit and intends to defend against them vigorously, including through any appeals. To date, none of the amounts the Company has paid in settlements of defamation or disparagement claims or reserved for pending or future claims is material, individually or in the aggregate, to the Company. The amount of additional liability, if any, that may result from these or related matters cannot be estimated at this time. However, the Company does not currently anticipate that the ultimate resolution of any such pending matters will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Other The Company establishes an accrued liability for legal claims and indemnification claims when the Company determines that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Once established, accruals are adjusted from time to time, as appropriate, in light of additional information. The amount of any loss ultimately incurred in relation to matters for which an accrual has been established may be higher or lower than the amounts accrued for such matters. Any fees, expenses, fines, penalties, judgments or settlements which might be incurred by the Company in connection with the various proceedings could affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. For the contingencies disclosed above for which there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss may be incurred, other than the accrual provided, the Company was unable to estimate the amount of loss or range of loss. The Company’s operations are subject to tax primarily in various domestic jurisdictions and as a matter of course, the Company is regularly audited by federal and state tax authorities. The Company believes it has appropriately accrued for the expected outcome of all pending tax matters and does not currently anticipate that the ultimate resolution of pending tax matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, future results of operations or liquidity. Each member of the 21CF consolidated group, which includes |
Pension and Other Postretiremen
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS The Company participates in and/or sponsors various pension, savings and postretirement benefit plans. Pension plans and postretirement benefit plans are closed to new participants with the exception of a small group covered by collective bargaining agreements. The net periodic benefit cost was $16 million and $13 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $32 million and $27 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is a news, sports and entertainment company, which manages and reports its businesses in the following segments: • Cable Network Programming , which produces and licenses news and sports content distributed through traditional cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators and telecommunication companies (“traditional MVPDs”), virtual multi-channel video programming distributors (“virtual MVPDs”) and other digital platforms, primarily in the U.S. • Television , which produces, acquires, markets and distributes programming through the FOX broadcast network, advertising supported video-on-demand (“AVOD”) service TUBI, 29 full power broadcast television stations, including 11 duopolies, and other digital platforms, primarily in the U.S. Eighteen of the broadcast television stations are affiliated with the FOX Network, 10 are affiliated with MyNetworkTV and one is an independent station. • Other, Corporate and Eliminations , which principally consists of the FOX Studio Lot, Credible, corporate overhead costs and intracompany eliminations. The FOX Studio Lot, located in Los Angeles, California, provides television and film production services along with office space, studio operation services and includes all operations of the facility. Credible is a U.S. consumer finance marketplace. The Company’s operating segments have been determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management structure, which is organized based on operating activities. The Company evaluates performance based upon several factors, of which the primary financial measure is segment operating income before depreciation and amortization, or Segment EBITDA. Due to the integrated nature of these operating segments, estimates and judgments are made in allocating certain assets, revenues and expenses. Segment EBITDA is defined as Revenues less Operating expenses and Selling, general and administrative expenses. Segment EBITDA does not include: Amortization of cable distribution investments, Depreciation and amortization, Impairment and restructuring charges, Interest expense, net, Other, net and Income tax expense. Management believes that Segment EBITDA is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the Company’s business segments because it is the primary measure used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to evaluate the performance of and allocate resources to the Company’s businesses. The following tables set forth the Company’s Revenues and Segment EBITDA for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Revenues Cable Network Programming $ 1,632 $ 1,638 $ 3,063 $ 3,054 Television 2,934 2,759 4,648 4,340 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 39 44 86 92 Total revenues $ 4,605 $ 4,441 $ 7,797 $ 7,486 Segment EBITDA Cable Network Programming $ 353 $ 668 $ 1,095 $ 1,442 Television 256 (273) 665 86 Other, Corporate and Eliminations (78) (85) (137) (154) Amortization of cable distribution investments (4) (4) (8) (9) Depreciation and amortization (103) (93) (202) (172) Interest expense, net (60) (97) (128) (194) Other, net 73 (211) (3) (142) Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit 437 (95) 1,282 857 Income tax (expense) benefit (116) 22 (348) (222) Net income (loss) 321 (73) 934 635 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (8) (12) (16) (19) Net income (loss) attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders $ 313 $ (85) $ 918 $ 616 Revenues by Segment by Component For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Cable Network Programming Affiliate fee $ 1,026 $ 1,039 $ 2,055 $ 2,065 Advertising 451 454 767 765 Other 155 145 241 224 Total Cable Network Programming revenues 1,632 1,638 3,063 3,054 Television Advertising 2,052 1,954 2,957 2,773 Affiliate fee 686 649 1,368 1,290 Other 196 156 323 277 Total Television revenues 2,934 2,759 4,648 4,340 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 39 44 86 92 Total revenues $ 4,605 $ 4,441 $ 7,797 $ 7,486 For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Depreciation and amortization Cable Network Programming $ 17 $ 17 $ 34 $ 27 Television 30 28 59 54 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 56 48 109 91 Total depreciation and amortization $ 103 $ 93 $ 202 $ 172 As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Assets Cable Network Programming $ 2,753 $ 2,682 Television 9,493 7,915 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 10,108 11,010 Investments 772 578 Total assets $ 23,126 $ 22,185 |
Additional Financial Informatio
Additional Financial Information | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Additional Financial Information | ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Interest Expense, net The following table sets forth the components of Interest expense, net included in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Interest expense $ (89) $ (98) $ (176) $ (195) Interest income 29 1 48 1 Total interest expense, net $ (60) $ (97) $ (128) $ (194) Other, net The following table sets forth the components of Other, net included in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Net gains (losses) on investments in equity securities (a) $ 114 $ (165) $ 135 $ (102) U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity (b) (21) (32) (82) (49) Transaction costs (12) (11) (28) (24) Other (8) (3) (28) 33 Total other, net $ 73 $ (211) $ (3) $ (142) (a) Net gains (losses) on investments in equity securities for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 include the gains (losses) related to the change in fair value of the Company’s investment in Flutter (See Note 4—Fair Value). (b) See Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies under the heading “U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity.” Other Non-Current Assets The following table sets forth the components of Other non-current assets included in the Balance Sheets: As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Operating lease assets (a) $ 969 $ 477 Investments (b) 772 578 Inventories, net 680 521 Grantor Trust 264 270 Other 237 225 Total other non-current assets $ 2,922 $ 2,071 (a) See Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies under the heading “Commitments.” (b) Includes investments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis of $625 million and $435 million as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively (See Note 4—Fair Value). Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities The following table sets forth the components of Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities included in the Balance Sheets: As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Programming payable $ 962 $ 686 Accrued expenses 939 992 Deferred revenue 148 209 Operating lease liabilities 109 107 Other current liabilities 385 302 Total accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 2,543 $ 2,296 Other Liabilities The following table sets forth the components of Other liabilities included in the Balance Sheets: As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Non-current operating lease liabilities (a) $ 900 $ 405 Accrued non-current pension/postretirement liabilities 427 447 Other non-current liabilities 176 268 Total other liabilities $ 1,503 $ 1,120 (a) See Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies under the heading “Commitments.” Future Performance Obligations As of December 31, 2022, approximately $4.5 billion of revenues are expected to be recognized primarily over the next one to three years. The Company’s most significant remaining performance obligations relate to affiliate contracts, sports advertising contracts and content licensing contracts with fixed fees. The amount disclosed does not include (i) revenues related to performance obligations that are part of a contract whose original expected duration is one year or less, (ii) revenues that are in the form of sales- or usage-based royalties and (iii) revenues related to performance obligations for which the Company elects to recognize revenue in the amount it has a right to invoice. Supplemental Information For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 (in millions) Supplemental cash flows information Cash paid for interest $ (174) $ (200) Cash paid for income taxes $ (179) $ (155) Supplemental information on acquisitions Fair value of assets acquired, excluding cash $ — $ 335 Cash acquired — 10 Liabilities assumed — (48) Redeemable noncontrolling interests issued — (5) Cash paid — (239) Fair value of equity instruments issued as consideration to third parties (a) — 53 Issuance of subsidiary common units — (53) Fair value of equity instruments consideration $ — $ — (a) Includes Redeemable noncontrolling interests. |
Description of Business and B_2
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Use of Estimates | The preparation of the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. |
Principles of Consolidation | All significant intercompany transactions and accounts within the Company’s consolidated businesses have been eliminated. Investments in and advances to entities or joint ventures in which the Company has significant influence, but less than a controlling financial interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence generally exists when the Company owns an interest between 20% and 50%. Equity securities in which the Company has no significant influence (generally less than a 20% ownership interest) with readily determinable fair values are accounted for at fair value based on quoted market prices. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are accounted for either at fair value or using the measurement alternative method, which is at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. All gains and losses on investments in equity securities are recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
Reclassifications and Adjustments | The Company’s fiscal year ends on June 30 (“fiscal”) of each year. Certain fiscal 2022 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2023 presentation. |
Recently Adopted, Recently Issued Accounting Guidance and Other | Recently Adopted, Recently Issued Accounting Guidance and Other Inflation Reduction Act On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act which, among other changes, imposes a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”) and a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases. Once subject to the CAMT, a taxpayer will compute both its CAMT liability and its regular federal tax liability and pay the higher of the two. To the extent that the CAMT liability exceeds the regular federal tax liability, a taxpayer will receive a credit (“CAMT credit”) which can be used against its regular federal tax liability in the future when the taxpayer is no longer subject to the CAMT. The CAMT credit does not expire. The CAMT is effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022, which means it will be applicable to the Company starting in fiscal 2024. The excise tax on stock repurchases applies to stock repurchases occurring after December 31, 2022. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the CAMT will have on its financial statements but expects that, when applicable, the Company will be subject to the CAMT. The CAMT would impact the timing of the cash tax benefit the Company receives from the amortization of the additional tax basis received as a result of the Transaction Tax (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2022 Form 10-K). This change in timing would result in an increase to its annual cash tax liability which could be material. However, as noted above, if the Company pays CAMT it will receive a CAMT credit that can be carried forward indefinitely and applied against its regular federal tax liability in future years. The Company will be subject to the excise tax on stock repurchases occurring after December 31, 2022, but the impact to the financial statements is not expected to be material. |
Concentrations of Credit Risk | Concentrations of Credit Risk Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. The Company has deposits held with banks that exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and, therefore, bear minimal credit risk. Generally, the Company does not require collateral to secure receivables. As of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, the Company had no customers that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s receivables. |
Inventories, Net (Tables)
Inventories, Net (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventories, Net | The Company’s inventories were comprised of the following: As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Licensed programming, including prepaid sports rights $ 1,534 $ 975 Owned programming 446 337 Total inventories, net 1,980 1,312 Less: current portion of inventories, net (1,300) (791) Total non-current inventories, net $ 680 $ 521 Owned programming Released $ 253 $ 205 In-process and other 193 132 Total $ 446 $ 337 |
Schedule of Inventories Aggregate Amortization Expense | The following table presents the aggregate amortization expense related to Inventories, net included in Operating expenses in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) (in millions) Amortization expense $ 2,566 $ 2,640 $ 3,420 $ 3,441 |
Fair Value (Tables)
Fair Value (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Financial Assets (Liabilities) and the Level Used to Measure Them | The following tables present information about financial assets and redeemable noncontrolling interests carried at fair value on a recurring basis: Fair value measurements As of December 31, 2022 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Investments in equity securities $ 625 $ 625 (a) $ — $ — Redeemable noncontrolling interests (196) — — (196) (b) Total $ 429 $ 625 $ — $ (196) Fair value measurements As of June 30, 2022 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Investments in equity securities $ 435 $ 435 (a) $ — $ — Redeemable noncontrolling interests (188) — — (188) (b) Total $ 247 $ 435 $ — $ (188) (a) The investments categorized as Level 1 primarily represent an investment in equity securities of Flutter Entertainment plc (“Flutter”) with a readily determinable fair value (See Note 3—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions in the 2022 Form 10-K under the heading “Flutter” for additional information). (b) The Company utilizes both the market and income approach valuation techniques for its Level 3 fair value measures. Inputs to such measures could include observable market data obtained from independent sources such as broker quotes and recent market transactions for similar assets. It is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs in the measurement of its Level 3 fair value measurements. To the extent observable inputs are not available, the Company utilizes unobservable inputs based upon the assumptions market participants would use in valuing the redeemable noncontrolling interests. Examples of utilized unobservable inputs are future cash flows and long-term growth rates. |
Changes in Fair Value of Financial Liabilities on a Recurring Basis Using Level 3 | The changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests classified as Level 3 measurements were as follows: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Beginning of period $ (193) $ (302) $ (188) $ (261) Acquisitions (a) — (13) — (58) Net loss 5 3 10 4 Distributions — — — 3 Accretion and other (b) (8) 140 (18) 140 End of period $ (196) $ (172) $ (196) $ (172) (a) The increase for the six months ended December 31, 2021 was primarily due to the acquisition of an entertainment production company. (b) As a result of the expiration of the sports network minority shareholder’s final put right during the three months ended December 31, 2021, approximately $110 million was reclassified into equity. |
Schedule of Fair Value and Carrying Value of Borrowings | As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Borrowings Fair value $ 6,822 $ 7,084 Carrying value $ 7,208 $ 7,206 |
Stockholders Equity (Tables)
Stockholders Equity (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Dividends Declared | The following table summarizes the dividends declared per share on both the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cash dividend per share $ — $ — $ 0.25 $ 0.24 |
Equity-Based Compensation (Tabl
Equity-Based Compensation (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Summary of Equity-Based Compensation | The following table summarizes the Company’s equity-based compensation: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Equity-based compensation $ 25 $ 32 $ 32 $ 47 Intrinsic value of all settled equity-based awards $ — $ 18 $ 76 $ 94 Tax benefit on settled equity-based awards $ (1) $ 4 $ 13 $ 21 |
Segment Information (Tables)
Segment Information (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Reconciliation of Revenues and Segment EBITDA from Segments to Consolidated | The following tables set forth the Company’s Revenues and Segment EBITDA for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Revenues Cable Network Programming $ 1,632 $ 1,638 $ 3,063 $ 3,054 Television 2,934 2,759 4,648 4,340 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 39 44 86 92 Total revenues $ 4,605 $ 4,441 $ 7,797 $ 7,486 Segment EBITDA Cable Network Programming $ 353 $ 668 $ 1,095 $ 1,442 Television 256 (273) 665 86 Other, Corporate and Eliminations (78) (85) (137) (154) Amortization of cable distribution investments (4) (4) (8) (9) Depreciation and amortization (103) (93) (202) (172) Interest expense, net (60) (97) (128) (194) Other, net 73 (211) (3) (142) Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit 437 (95) 1,282 857 Income tax (expense) benefit (116) 22 (348) (222) Net income (loss) 321 (73) 934 635 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (8) (12) (16) (19) Net income (loss) attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders $ 313 $ (85) $ 918 $ 616 |
Summary of Revenues by Segment by Component to Consolidated | Revenues by Segment by Component For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Cable Network Programming Affiliate fee $ 1,026 $ 1,039 $ 2,055 $ 2,065 Advertising 451 454 767 765 Other 155 145 241 224 Total Cable Network Programming revenues 1,632 1,638 3,063 3,054 Television Advertising 2,052 1,954 2,957 2,773 Affiliate fee 686 649 1,368 1,290 Other 196 156 323 277 Total Television revenues 2,934 2,759 4,648 4,340 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 39 44 86 92 Total revenues $ 4,605 $ 4,441 $ 7,797 $ 7,486 |
Reconciliation of Depreciation and Amortization from Segments to Consolidated | For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Depreciation and amortization Cable Network Programming $ 17 $ 17 $ 34 $ 27 Television 30 28 59 54 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 56 48 109 91 Total depreciation and amortization $ 103 $ 93 $ 202 $ 172 |
Reconciliation of Assets from Segments to Consolidated | As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Assets Cable Network Programming $ 2,753 $ 2,682 Television 9,493 7,915 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 10,108 11,010 Investments 772 578 Total assets $ 23,126 $ 22,185 |
Additional Financial Informat_2
Additional Financial Information (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure | The following table sets forth the components of Interest expense, net included in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Interest expense $ (89) $ (98) $ (176) $ (195) Interest income 29 1 48 1 Total interest expense, net $ (60) $ (97) $ (128) $ (194) |
Components of Other, net | The following table sets forth the components of Other, net included in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended December 31, For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (in millions) Net gains (losses) on investments in equity securities (a) $ 114 $ (165) $ 135 $ (102) U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity (b) (21) (32) (82) (49) Transaction costs (12) (11) (28) (24) Other (8) (3) (28) 33 Total other, net $ 73 $ (211) $ (3) $ (142) (a) Net gains (losses) on investments in equity securities for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 include the gains (losses) related to the change in fair value of the Company’s investment in Flutter (See Note 4—Fair Value). (b) See Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies under the heading “U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity.” |
Components of Other Non-current Assets | The following table sets forth the components of Other non-current assets included in the Balance Sheets: As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Operating lease assets (a) $ 969 $ 477 Investments (b) 772 578 Inventories, net 680 521 Grantor Trust 264 270 Other 237 225 Total other non-current assets $ 2,922 $ 2,071 (a) See Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies under the heading “Commitments.” (b) Includes investments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis of $625 million and $435 million as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively (See Note 4—Fair Value). |
Components of Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | The following table sets forth the components of Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities included in the Balance Sheets: As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Programming payable $ 962 $ 686 Accrued expenses 939 992 Deferred revenue 148 209 Operating lease liabilities 109 107 Other current liabilities 385 302 Total accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 2,543 $ 2,296 |
Components of Other Liabilities | The following table sets forth the components of Other liabilities included in the Balance Sheets: As of December 31, As of June 30, (in millions) Non-current operating lease liabilities (a) $ 900 $ 405 Accrued non-current pension/postretirement liabilities 427 447 Other non-current liabilities 176 268 Total other liabilities $ 1,503 $ 1,120 (a) See Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies under the heading “Commitments.” |
Schedule of Supplemental Information | For the six months ended December 31, 2022 2021 (in millions) Supplemental cash flows information Cash paid for interest $ (174) $ (200) Cash paid for income taxes $ (179) $ (155) Supplemental information on acquisitions Fair value of assets acquired, excluding cash $ — $ 335 Cash acquired — 10 Liabilities assumed — (48) Redeemable noncontrolling interests issued — (5) Cash paid — (239) Fair value of equity instruments issued as consideration to third parties (a) — 53 Issuance of subsidiary common units — (53) Fair value of equity instruments consideration $ — $ — (a) Includes Redeemable noncontrolling interests. |
Acquisitions, Disposals and O_2
Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2022 business | Dec. 31, 2022 business | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) business | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |||
Number of businesses acquired | business | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Consideration transferred | $ | $ 230 |
Inventories, Net - Schedule of
Inventories, Net - Schedule of Inventories, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 |
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Licensed programming, including prepaid sports rights | $ 1,534 | $ 975 |
Owned programming | 446 | 337 |
Total inventories, net | 1,980 | 1,312 |
Less: current portion of inventories, net | (1,300) | (791) |
Total non-current inventories, net | 680 | 521 |
Owned programming | ||
Total | 446 | 337 |
Released | ||
Owned programming | ||
Released | 253 | 205 |
In-process and other | ||
Owned programming | ||
In-process and other | $ 193 | $ 132 |
Inventories, Net - Amortization
Inventories, Net - Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Amortization expense | $ 2,566 | $ 2,640 | $ 3,420 | $ 3,441 |
Fair Value - Schedule of Financ
Fair Value - Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | $ 625 | $ 435 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | (196) | (188) |
Fair value measurements recurring | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | 625 | 435 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | (196) | (188) |
Total | 429 | 247 |
Fair value measurements recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | 625 | 435 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 |
Total | 625 | 435 |
Fair value measurements recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | 0 | 0 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 |
Fair value measurements recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | 0 | 0 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | (196) | (188) |
Total | $ (196) | $ (188) |
Fair Value - Narrative (Detail)
Fair Value - Narrative (Detail) - FanDuel - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | |
Nov. 30, 2022 | May 31, 2020 | |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of ownership interest that can be acquired in the future | 18.60% | 18.60% |
Option term to acquire an equity interest | 10 years | 10 years |
Open option contracts written, at fair value | $ 3,720 | |
Call option exercise price annual escalator | 5% |
Fair Value - Liabilities Measur
Fair Value - Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||||
Amounts reclassified into equity as a result of the expiration of a put arrangement | $ 110 | |||
Level 3 | ||||
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning of period | $ (193) | (302) | $ (188) | $ (261) |
Acquisitions | 0 | (13) | 0 | (58) |
Net loss | 5 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
Distributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Accretion and other | (8) | 140 | (18) | 140 |
End of period | $ (196) | $ (172) | $ (196) | $ (172) |
Fair Value - Borrowings (Detail
Fair Value - Borrowings (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Fair value | $ 6,822 | $ 7,084 |
Carrying value | $ 7,208 | $ 7,206 |
Borrowings - Narrative (Detail)
Borrowings - Narrative (Detail) - Revolving Credit Agreement | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Limit on revolving credit facility | $ 1,000,000,000 |
Sub-limit for maximum amount of letters of credit issuable under revolving credit facility | 150,000,000 |
Borrowings outstanding | $ 0 |
Stockholders Equity - Narrative
Stockholders Equity - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 08, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 | |||
Shares repurchased | 250 | $ 247 | $ 500 | $ 497 | |
Subsequent Event | |||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 7,000 | ||||
Stock repurchase program, additional authorized amount | $ 3,000 | ||||
Class A and Class B Common Stock | |||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Shares repurchased | 16 | ||||
Shares repurchased | $ 500 | ||||
Remaining buyback authorization amount | $ 900 | $ 900 | |||
Class A and Class B Common Stock | Subsequent Event | |||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Shares repurchased | 1.6 | ||||
Shares repurchased | $ 50 | ||||
Class A Common Stock | |||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.24 | |
Class B Common Stock | |||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.24 |
Stockholders Equity - Schedule
Stockholders Equity - Schedule of Dividends Declared (Detail) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Class A Common Stock | ||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | ||||
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.24 |
Class B Common Stock | ||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | ||||
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.24 |
Equity-Based Compensation - Nar
Equity-Based Compensation - Narrative (Detail) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) plan shares | Dec. 31, 2021 shares | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number of equity plans | plan | 1 | |
Total estimated compensation cost, not yet recognized, related to non-vested equity awards | $ | $ 120 | |
Stock Options | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Stock options outstanding (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
Restricted Stock Units | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Stock units vested (in shares) | 1,500,000 | 2,400,000 |
Stock units granted (in shares) | 2,000,000 | 1,700,000 |
Vesting period | 3 years | |
Performance-Based Stock Options | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Vesting period | 3 years | |
Stock units granted (in shares) | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
Stock options expiration period | 7 years | |
Minimum | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Weighted average future period unrecognized compensation cost related to equity based awards is expected to be recognized | 1 year | |
Maximum | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Weighted average future period unrecognized compensation cost related to equity based awards is expected to be recognized | 2 years |
Equity-Based Compensation - Sum
Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Equity-Based Compensation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | ||||
Equity-based compensation | $ 25 | $ 32 | $ 32 | $ 47 |
Intrinsic value of all settled equity-based awards | 0 | 18 | 76 | 94 |
Tax benefit on settled equity-based awards | $ (1) | $ 4 | $ 13 | $ 21 |
Commitments and Contingencies -
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Total firm commitments and future debt payments | $ 39,000 | $ 42,000 |
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability | 540 | |
U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity | ||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Liability related to indemnity | $ 115 | $ 65 |
Pension and Other Postretirem_2
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | ||||
Net periodic benefit cost | $ 16 | $ 13 | $ 32 | $ 27 |
Segment Information - Narrative
Segment Information - Narrative (Detail) - Television - US | 6 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2022 tvStation duopoly | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Full power broadcast television stations | 29 |
Duopolies | duopoly | 11 |
FOX Network | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Full power broadcast television stations | 18 |
MyNetworkTV | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Full power broadcast television stations | 10 |
Independent Station | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Full power broadcast television stations | 1 |
Segment Information - Reconcili
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Revenues and Segment EBITDA from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues | $ 4,605 | $ 4,441 | $ 7,797 | $ 7,486 | |
Amortization of cable distribution investments | (4) | (4) | (8) | (9) | |
Depreciation and amortization | (103) | (93) | (202) | (172) | |
Interest expense, net | (60) | (97) | (128) | (194) | |
Other, net | 73 | (211) | (3) | (142) | |
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit | 437 | (95) | 1,282 | 857 | |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (116) | 22 | (348) | (222) | |
Net income (loss) | 321 | (73) | 934 | 635 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | [1] | (8) | (12) | (16) | (19) |
Net income (loss) attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders | 313 | (85) | 918 | 616 | |
Cable Network Programming | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues | 1,632 | 1,638 | 3,063 | 3,054 | |
Segment EBITDA | 353 | 668 | 1,095 | 1,442 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (17) | (17) | (34) | (27) | |
Television | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues | 2,934 | 2,759 | 4,648 | 4,340 | |
Segment EBITDA | 256 | (273) | 665 | 86 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (30) | (28) | (59) | (54) | |
Other, Corporate and Eliminations | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues | 39 | 44 | 86 | 92 | |
Segment EBITDA | (78) | (85) | (137) | (154) | |
Depreciation and amortization | $ (56) | $ (48) | $ (109) | $ (91) | |
[1]Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests includes $(5) million and $(3) million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $(10) million and $(4) million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests. |
Segment Information - Summary o
Segment Information - Summary of Revenues by Segment by Component to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 4,605 | $ 4,441 | $ 7,797 | $ 7,486 |
Cable Network Programming | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 1,632 | 1,638 | 3,063 | 3,054 |
Cable Network Programming | Affiliate fee | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 1,026 | 1,039 | 2,055 | 2,065 |
Cable Network Programming | Advertising | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 451 | 454 | 767 | 765 |
Cable Network Programming | Other | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 155 | 145 | 241 | 224 |
Television | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 2,934 | 2,759 | 4,648 | 4,340 |
Television | Affiliate fee | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 686 | 649 | 1,368 | 1,290 |
Television | Advertising | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 2,052 | 1,954 | 2,957 | 2,773 |
Television | Other | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 196 | 156 | 323 | 277 |
Other, Corporate and Eliminations | ||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 39 | $ 44 | $ 86 | $ 92 |
Segment Information - Reconci_2
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Depreciation and Amortization from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 103 | $ 93 | $ 202 | $ 172 |
Cable Network Programming | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 17 | 17 | 34 | 27 |
Television | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 30 | 28 | 59 | 54 |
Other, Corporate and Eliminations | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 56 | $ 48 | $ 109 | $ 91 |
Segment Information - Reconci_3
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Assets from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | $ 23,126 | $ 22,185 |
Investments | 772 | 578 |
Cable Network Programming | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | 2,753 | 2,682 |
Television | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | 9,493 | 7,915 |
Other, Corporate and Eliminations | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | $ 10,108 | $ 11,010 |
Additional Financial Informat_3
Additional Financial Information - Interest Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||||
Interest expense | $ (89) | $ (98) | $ (176) | $ (195) |
Interest income | 29 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
Interest expense, net | $ (60) | $ (97) | $ (128) | $ (194) |
Additional Financial Informat_4
Additional Financial Information - Components of Other, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||||
Net gains (losses) on investments in equity securities | $ 114 | $ (165) | $ 135 | $ (102) |
U.K Newspaper Matters Indemnity | (21) | (32) | (82) | (49) |
Transaction costs | (12) | (11) | (28) | (24) |
Other | (8) | (3) | (28) | 33 |
Total other, net | $ 73 | $ (211) | $ (3) | $ (142) |
Additional Financial Informat_5
Additional Financial Information - Components of Other Non-current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease assets | $ 969 | $ 477 |
Investments | 772 | 578 |
Inventories, net | 680 | 521 |
Grantor Trust | 264 | 270 |
Other | 237 | 225 |
Total other non-current assets | 2,922 | 2,071 |
Investments, fair value | $ 625 | $ 435 |
Additional Financial Informat_6
Additional Financial Information - Components of Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Programming payable | $ 962 | $ 686 |
Accrued expenses | 939 | 992 |
Deferred revenue | 148 | 209 |
Operating lease liabilities | 109 | 107 |
Other current liabilities | 385 | 302 |
Total accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 2,543 | $ 2,296 |
Additional Financial Informat_7
Additional Financial Information - Schedule of Other Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Non-current operating lease liabilities | $ 900 | $ 405 |
Accrued non-current pension/postretirement liabilities | 427 | 447 |
Other non-current liabilities | 176 | 268 |
Total other liabilities | $ 1,503 | $ 1,120 |
Additional Financial Informat_8
Additional Financial Information - Narrative (Details) - Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2023-01-01 $ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount | $ 4.5 |
Minimum | |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |
Future performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period | 1 year |
Maximum | |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |
Future performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period | 3 years |
Additional Financial Informat_9
Additional Financial Information - Supplemental Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Supplemental cash flows information | ||
Cash paid for interest | $ (174) | $ (200) |
Cash paid for income taxes | (179) | (155) |
Supplemental information on acquisitions | ||
Fair value of assets acquired, excluding cash | 0 | 335 |
Cash acquired | 0 | 10 |
Liabilities assumed | 0 | (48) |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests issued | 0 | (5) |
Cash paid | 0 | (239) |
Fair value of equity instruments issued as consideration to third parties(a) | 0 | 53 |
Issuance of subsidiary common units | 0 | (53) |
Fair value of equity instruments consideration | $ 0 | $ 0 |