Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 16, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding stock repurchase activities.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures. The document focuses exclusively on the status of the Company's stock repurchase program.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Reporting Requirement: Daily disclosure of transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as required by ASX rules.
Material Changes
The filing reports ongoing execution of the previously announced Repurchase Program. No material changes to financial performance or corporate structure are disclosed in this specific report. The document serves to satisfy regulatory disclosure obligations regarding recent share buyback transactions detailed in attached exhibits.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the existing program. Actual repurchase activity is subject to market conditions, stock price, and alternative investment opportunities.
Risks and Contingencies:
- Forward-looking statements regarding repurchase intent are subject to uncertainty.
- Actual results may vary materially due to changes in market price, general market conditions, and applicable securities laws.
- The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and 99.1 for specific dates and volumes of shares repurchased.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for real-time transaction data not fully detailed in this 8-K summary.
- Check for any concurrent filings regarding changes to the repurchase program authorization limit.