Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 30, 2025
Reporting Period: Specific event date of October 30, 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
This Form 8-K does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The filing focuses exclusively on corporate actions regarding share repurchases.
- 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
The filing does not report material changes to financial performance or operational status compared to prior periods. It serves as a routine disclosure of transactions executed under existing repurchase programs as required by ASX rules.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized programs. Specific transaction details are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Risks and Uncertainties: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding repurchase intent. Management notes that 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 volume and price of shares repurchased in the attached ASX disclosures (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2).
- 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.