Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 30, 2026
Reporting Period: This filing reports on specific events occurring as of June 30, 2026, and does not cover a full fiscal period.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions regarding share repurchases.
Material Changes and Events
- Stock Repurchase Program: The Company is executing its authorized stock repurchase program, which allows for the acquisition of up to $1 billion in aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock.
- Regulatory Disclosure: The filing discloses transactions made pursuant to the Repurchase Program as required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Details of these transactions are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time based on market conditions. The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding these repurchase intentions.
Risks and Uncertainties: Actual results may vary materially due to changes in the market price of the stock, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for specific details on the number of shares repurchased and the dates of transactions.
- Verify the remaining authorization balance under the $1 billion repurchase program.
- Monitor subsequent filings for updates on the execution of the Repurchase Program.