Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 1, 2025
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 authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock under existing Repurchase Programs.
- The filing discloses transactions made pursuant to these programs, as required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
- Details of specific transactions are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements:
- The filing includes statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase shares from time to time.
- These statements are based on current management 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 to reflect subsequent events, except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific dates and volumes of shares repurchased.
- Verify the remaining authorization balance under the $1 billion repurchase program.
- Monitor future quarterly and annual reports for updated disclosures on the Repurchase Programs.
- Assess current market conditions and stock price trends that may influence future repurchase activity.