Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 13, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding stock repurchase activities.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions related to share repurchases.
Material Changes
Stock Repurchase Program:
- The Company is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock under existing Repurchase Programs.
- The filing discloses transactions made pursuant to these programs, as required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
- Details of specific transactions are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements:
- The filing includes statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase shares from time to time.
- These statements are based on current management expectations and are subject to uncertainty.
- 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 to reflect subsequent events, except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific details on the volume and price of shares repurchased.
- Verify the remaining authorization amount under the $1 billion repurchase program.
- Check subsequent quarterly reports for updated financial performance and liquidity positions.
- Monitor ASX disclosures for daily updates on repurchase transactions.