Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 3, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of March 3, 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 does not provide specific financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period. The document focuses exclusively on capital allocation activities related to share repurchases.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Trading Symbols: NWSA (Class A) and NWS (Class B) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial results or operational status are reported in this filing. The document serves as a routine disclosure of transactions under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules.
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. Management notes that 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 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 broader financial context not included in this 8-K.
- Monitor ASX disclosures for daily updates on repurchase activity.