Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 22, 2026
Event: Disclosure of stock repurchase transactions under the Company's authorized Repurchase Program as required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on share repurchase activity.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Transaction Details: Specific share counts and prices for the reported period are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are not explicitly detailed in the main text of this summary.
Material Changes
The filing reports ongoing execution of the stock repurchase program. No material changes to financial performance, operations, or capital structure beyond the authorized buybacks are disclosed in this specific report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time. Actual repurchase activity is subject to market conditions, stock price, and alternative investment opportunities.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers. Results may vary materially due to changes in market price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and other factors described in prior SEC filings. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific dates, share volumes, and average prices of recent repurchases.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization against prior quarterly reports.
- Confirm compliance with ASX daily disclosure rules regarding the timing of reported transactions.