Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 25, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date (June 25, 2026)
Context: This filing reports on "Other Events" related to the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or debt levels. The only financial metric disclosed is the authorization limit for the stock repurchase program.
- 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 does not report material changes to financial results or operations compared to prior periods. It serves as a routine disclosure of transactions executed under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules. The specific volume or value of shares repurchased on the dates noted in the exhibits is not 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
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for the specific dates, share counts, and prices of recent repurchase transactions.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the most recent quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) report.
- Check for any concurrent filings with the SEC that may provide updated financial results for the period ending June 25, 2026.