Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 27, 2026
Subject: Disclosure of stock repurchase transactions under the Company's authorized Repurchase Program.
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 (ASX disclosures) and are not explicitly detailed in the main text of this filing.
Material Changes
The filing reports ongoing execution of the stock repurchase program. No material changes to financial performance, operations, or corporate structure 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. 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 these statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific daily transaction volumes and prices reported to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor subsequent 8-K filings for further repurchase activity or program modifications.