Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 28, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of January 28, 2026
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding recent transactions.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or debt levels for the reporting period.
- Stock Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Trading Symbols: NWSA (Class A) and NWS (Class B) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes to financial results compared to prior periods. It confirms the continuation of the existing stock repurchase program and the submission of daily transaction data to the ASX as required by local regulations.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Specific details of recent transactions are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Risks and Uncertainties: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding the intent to repurchase stock. Management notes that 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.
The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for specific details on the number of shares repurchased and the dates of transactions reported to the ASX.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor the Company's filings for updates on the execution of the repurchase program, as this 8-K does not provide a cumulative total of shares bought to date.