Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 24, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of August 24, 2026
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides required disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, or debt figures for the current period. The only financial metric disclosed is the authorization limit for the stock repurchase program.
- 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 operations compared to prior periods. It serves as a routine disclosure of transactions under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Specific transaction details are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Risks and Uncertainties: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding the intent to repurchase stock. 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
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific dates and volumes of shares repurchased.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization.
- Check subsequent quarterly reports for updated financial performance metrics not included in this 8-K.
- Monitor ASX disclosures for daily transaction updates regarding the Repurchase Program.