Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 4, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of March 4, 2026, with signature dated March 5, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, 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 program to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding 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) rules, which mandate daily disclosure of such transactions.
- Exhibits: Copies of the information provided to the ASX are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase shares from time to time. These statements are based on current management expectations.
Risks and Uncertainties: 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 or circumstances, except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific number of shares repurchased and the average price paid in the attached ASX disclosures (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2).
- Confirm the remaining authorization balance under the $1 billion repurchase program.
- Review the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report for broader financial context not included in this 8-K.