Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 20, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of February 20, 2026, with signature dated February 23, 2026.
Context: The filing reports on activities related to the Company's authorized stock repurchase program and provides required disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or debt levels. The only financial metric disclosed is the authorization limit for the stock repurchase program:
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
The filing text does not provide a clear value for the specific number of shares repurchased or the total cost incurred on the dates referenced in the attached exhibits.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial results or operational status are reported in this document. The filing serves to disclose ongoing compliance with ASX rules regarding daily reporting of stock repurchase transactions.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company reiterates its intent to repurchase shares from time to time under the existing program.
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding repurchase intent, which are based on current expectations and 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.
The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific dates and volumes of share repurchases in the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 (ASX disclosures).
- Confirm the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in subsequent quarterly reports.
- Review the Company's most recent 10-K or 10-Q for comprehensive financial metrics (revenue, profit, cash flow) not included in this 8-K.
- Monitor market conditions and stock price fluctuations that may impact the execution of the repurchase program.