Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: July 25, 2025
Reporting Period: Specific event date of July 25, 2025, with signature dated July 28, 2025.
This filing reports on ongoing stock repurchase activities and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). It does not represent a quarterly or annual financial results report.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the current period. The only financial metric disclosed is the aggregate authorization for 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
No material changes to financial performance or operational status are reported in this document. The filing serves to disclose daily transaction data submitted to the ASX regarding the execution of the Company's existing stock repurchase programs.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized 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 repurchase authorization in the most recent quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) report.
- Review the Company's latest earnings release for actual revenue, profit, and cash flow metrics, as this 8-K does not contain them.