Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 6, 2026
Subject: 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 share repurchase activity.
- 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 report are not detailed in the text body 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 Uncertainties: Actual results may vary due to:
- Changes in the market price of the Company's stock.
- General market conditions.
- Applicable securities laws.
- Alternative investment opportunities.
Disclaimer: The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, 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 stock.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Check for any concurrent announcements regarding changes to the Repurchase Program parameters.