Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: December 29, 2025
Reporting Period: Specific event date of December 29, 2025
This filing reports on "Other Events" related to the Company's ongoing stock repurchase programs and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period. 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.
- Trading Symbols: NWSA (Class A) and NWS (Class B) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial results or operations are reported in this filing. The document serves to disclose daily transaction information submitted to the ASX regarding the execution of the authorized repurchase programs.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the existing programs. Actual repurchase activity is subject to market conditions, stock price, and alternative investment opportunities.
Risks and Contingencies:
- Forward-looking statements regarding repurchase intent are subject to uncertainty.
- Actual results may vary materially due to changes in market price, general market conditions, and applicable securities laws.
- The Company disclaims any obligation to update 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 (ASX disclosures).
- Confirm the remaining balance of the $1 billion aggregate repurchase authorization.
- Review the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report for comprehensive financial metrics not included in this 8-K.