Last updated: 16 August 2024 at 4:09pm EST

Robert Thomson Net Worth




The estimated Net Worth of Robert J Thomson is at least $17 Million dollars as of 15 August 2024. Mr. Thomson owns over 409,465 units of News Corp stock worth over $968,584 and over the last 11 years he sold NWSA stock worth over $1,257,900. In addition, he makes $14,747,700 as Chief Executive Officer and Director at News Corp.

Mr. Thomson NWSA stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading

Robert has made over 9 trades of the News Corp stock since 2016, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he exercised 409,465 units of NWSA stock worth $10,625,617 on 15 August 2024.

The largest trade he's ever made was exercising 1,007,370 units of News Corp stock on 15 August 2022 worth over $26,141,252. On average, Robert trades about 89,831 units every 60 days since 2013. As of 15 August 2024 he still owns at least 37,325 units of News Corp stock.

You can see the complete history of Mr. Thomson stock trades at the bottom of the page.





Robert Thomson biography

Robert J. Thomson is the Chief Executive Officer, Director of the Company of the Company. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Dow Jones and Managing Editor of The Wall Street Journal from 2008 to 2012. Mr. Thomson previously served as Publisher of Dow Jones from 2007 to 2008, after serving as Editor of The Times of London from 2002 to 2007. Prior to that role, he was Managing Editor of the U.S. edition of the Financial Times. Through his position as the Company’s Chief Executive, Mr. Thomson has an intimate knowledge of the Company’s operations. Mr. Thomson has extensive business, operational and international experience in the publishing industry through his career as a financial journalist, foreign correspondent and editor. Under his management and leadership, The Wall Street Journal was consistently one of the most innovative and successful newspapers in the U.S. and also greatly expanded its global reach through the digital initiatives of WSJ.com. As Managing Editor of the U.S. edition of the Financial Times, Mr. Thomson led its drive into the U.S. market, where sales trebled during his tenure. His keen understanding of the evolving U.S. and international markets in which the Company operates and his commitment to generating high quality content make him a valuable resource for the Board.

What is the salary of Robert Thomson?

As the Chief Executive Officer and Director of News Corp, the total compensation of Robert Thomson at News Corp is $14,747,700. There are no executives at News Corp getting paid more.



How old is Robert Thomson?

Robert Thomson is 58, he's been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of News Corp since 2013. There are 8 older and 9 younger executives at News Corp. The oldest executive at News Corp is Keith Rupert Murdoch AC, 90, who is the Exec. Chairman.

What's Robert Thomson's mailing address?

Robert's mailing address filed with the SEC is C/O NEWS CORPORATION, 1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK, NY, 10036.

Insiders trading at News Corp

Over the last 11 years, insiders at News Corp have traded over $11,841,285 worth of News Corp stock and bought 1,500 units worth $25,290 . The most active insiders traders include Keith Rupert Murdoch, Robert J Thomson, and James R Murdoch. On average, News Corp executives and independent directors trade stock every 40 days with the average trade being worth of $811,560. The most recent stock trade was executed by Masroor Siddiqui on 1 April 2020, trading 1,939 units of NWSA stock currently worth $50,317.



What does News Corp do?

news corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. the company comprises leading businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, digital real estate services, book publishing, digital education, and sports programming and pay-tv distribution. headquartered in new york, the activities of news corp are conducted primarily in the united states, australia, and the united kingdom.



Complete history of Mr. Thomson stock trades at News Corp and News Corp

Insider
Trans.
Transaction
Total value
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Option $11,677,942
15 Aug 2024
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Option $17,313,417
15 Aug 2023
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Option $18,888,188
15 Aug 2022
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Option $14,047,583
15 Aug 2021
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Sale $1,257,900
25 Nov 2020
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Option $7,372,099
15 Aug 2020
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Option $5,779,633
15 Aug 2019
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Option $4,233,500
15 Aug 2016
Robert J Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Option $4,078,142
15 Aug 2016


News Corp executives and stock owners

News Corp executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include: