Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 11, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding stock repurchase activities.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions related to share repurchases.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Reporting Jurisdiction: Transactions are disclosed daily to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as required by ASX rules.
Material Changes
The filing reports ongoing execution of the Company's stock repurchase program. It references attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) containing specific transaction data provided to the ASX, but the text of this 8-K does not quantify the specific number of shares repurchased or the total value spent during this specific reporting window.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program.
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes statements regarding future repurchase intent, which are based on current expectations and subject to uncertainty.
Risks and Contingencies: Actual results may vary due to changes in market price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for specific details on the number of shares repurchased and transaction dates.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization against recent quarterly reports.
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for real-time updates on repurchase activity.
- Check for any changes in the Company's capital allocation strategy in subsequent filings.