Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 5, 2026
Subject: Disclosure of stock repurchase transactions under the Company's authorized Repurchase Program.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions regarding share buybacks.
- 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 the execution of share repurchases under the existing program. Specific transaction volumes, prices, or dates for the repurchases are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are not detailed within the body of this text. No material changes to the company's financial condition or operations are described in this report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainty.
Risks and Contingencies: Actual results may vary materially due to changes in market price, 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 Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 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 transaction activity.
- Check for any updates to the Repurchase Program authorization limits in subsequent filings.