Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 2, 2026
Reporting Period: This filing reports on stock repurchase transactions occurring on or prior to April 2, 2026, as disclosed to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions regarding share repurchases.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Trading Symbols: NWSA (Class A), NWS (Class B) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
The filing reports the execution of transactions under the Company's existing stock repurchase program. Specific transaction volumes, prices, or total shares repurchased during this specific reporting window are not detailed in the text of the 8-K but are referenced as being contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 through 99.4 (ASX disclosures).
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 the market price of the Company's stock.
- General market conditions.
- Applicable securities laws.
- Alternative investment opportunities.
Disclaimer: The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 through 99.4 for specific dates, share counts, and prices of recent repurchases.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for ongoing repurchase activity.
- Check for any changes in the Company's capital allocation strategy in subsequent filings.