Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 12, 2026
Event: Disclosure of stock repurchase transactions under the Company's authorized Repurchase Program.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on capital allocation activities regarding share buybacks.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Reporting Requirement: Daily disclosure of transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as required by ASX rules.
Material Changes
The filing reports the execution of share repurchases under the existing program. Specific transaction volumes, prices, or total amounts repurchased in this specific reporting window are not detailed in the text of the 8-K but are referenced in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time. These statements are forward-looking and based on current expectations.
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 forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for specific dates, share counts, and prices of the repurchased shares.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization against recent quarterly reports.
- Confirm compliance with ASX daily disclosure rules as referenced in the filing.