Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: December 30, 2025
Reporting Period: Specific event date of December 30, 2025
This filing reports on "Other Events" related to the Company's ongoing stock repurchase programs. It serves as a disclosure mechanism to satisfy Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) requirements regarding daily transaction reporting, which are then filed with the SEC.
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.
- Repurchase Authorization: The Company is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock under its Repurchase Programs.
- Transaction Details: Specific transaction volumes, prices, or total amounts repurchased on the reporting date are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are not detailed in the main text of this summary.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial position or operations are reported in the text of this filing. The document confirms the continuation of previously announced stock repurchase activities in compliance with ASX regulations.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing includes 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 expressly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, 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 average price paid on the dates noted therein.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion aggregate repurchase authorization against recent quarterly reports.
- Monitor subsequent filings for updates on the execution of the Repurchase Programs, as this 8-K does not provide a commitment to future specific buyback volumes.