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Murdoch Succession Deal Gives Lachlan Control Through 2050, Buys Out Three Siblings

Lachlan Murdoch bought out his three siblings for $3.3 billion, consolidating control of Fox Corp and News Corp through a trust lasting until 2050, ending years of family disputes.

  • Rupert Murdoch's family has reached a deal ensuring Lachlan Murdoch controls Fox Corp. until 2050, maintaining the network's direction, particularly for conservatives and Donald Trump.
  • Lachlan Murdoch will control Fox alongside his younger sisters, Grace and Chloe, while his older siblings relinquished claims for $3.3 billion in stock.
  • A new trust will be created for Lachlan and his sisters, resolving disputes over the succession of Rupert Murdoch's media empire.
  • The agreement ends a lengthy family dispute regarding control of the media group after Rupert Murdoch's death.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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