Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 1, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of April 1, 2026
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period. This document serves as a disclosure of corporate actions rather than a financial performance report.
- Stock Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Securities Registered: Class A Common Stock (NWSA) and Class B Common Stock (NWS) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document confirms the continuation of the existing Repurchase Program and the submission of daily transaction disclosures to the ASX as required.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Specific transaction details are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Risks and Uncertainties: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding the intent to repurchase stock. Actual results may vary materially due to:
- Changes in the market price of the Company's stock.
- General market conditions.
- Applicable securities laws.
- Alternative investment opportunities.
The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific volume and price of shares repurchased in the attached ASX disclosures (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2).
- Confirm the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization.
- Review the Company's quarterly and annual reports for comprehensive financial metrics not included in this 8-K.