Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 10, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding stock repurchase activities.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The report focuses exclusively on corporate actions related to share repurchases.
Material Changes
Stock Repurchase Program:
- The Company is executing its authorized stock repurchase program, which allows for the acquisition of up to $1 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
- Transactions were disclosed to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on the dates noted in the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2).
- The filing serves to satisfy disclosure requirements for these specific repurchase transactions.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary and Forward-Looking Statements:
- The attached exhibits contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase shares from time to time.
- These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainty.
- Actual results may vary materially 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 authorization balance under the $1 billion repurchase program.
- Check subsequent quarterly reports for updated aggregate repurchase totals.
- Confirm compliance with ASX daily disclosure rules as referenced in the filing.