Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 13, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of March 13, 2026, with signature dated March 16, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions regarding share repurchases.
Material Changes and Events
- Stock Repurchase Program: The Company continues its authorized program to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock.
- Regulatory Disclosure: The filing discloses transactions made pursuant to the Repurchase Program as required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) rules. Specific transaction details are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase shares from time to time. These are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty.
Risks and Contingencies: 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.
Disclaimer: The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for specific dates, share counts, and prices of recent repurchase transactions.
- Verify the remaining authorization balance under the $1 billion repurchase program against prior quarterly reports.
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for any additional repurchase activity not detailed in this specific 8-K.