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flag Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch consolidated control of their media empire through financial maneuvers, but a $1B loan threatens their grip if company value falls.

flag Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch gained control of their media empire by buying out siblings through share sales, loans, and trust changes, weakening their voting stake in Fox and News Corp. A $1 billion J.P. Morgan loan, secured against trust shares, poses a risk to their control if company values drop. flag Despite retaining leadership, the financial structure increases vulnerability to external pressure if performance declines.

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