Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 13, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of May 13, 2026, with signature dated May 14, 2026.
Context: The filing discloses ongoing activities related to the Company's stock repurchase program and provides required disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures for the reporting period. The document focuses on corporate actions rather than financial results.
- Stock 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 reports no material changes to financial position or operations. It serves as a routine disclosure of transactions executed under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules. No specific transaction volumes or share counts are detailed in the text of this summary.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Management notes that these statements are forward-looking and based on current expectations.
Risks and Contingencies:
- 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
- Verify the specific number of shares repurchased and the average price paid by reviewing the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 (ASX disclosures).
- Confirm the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization.
- Review the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report for comprehensive financial metrics not included in this 8-K.