Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: December 19, 2025
Reporting Period: Specific event date of December 19, 2025, with signature dated December 22, 2025.
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase programs and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for the current period. The only financial metric disclosed is the aggregate authorization for share repurchases.
- 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 report material changes to financial performance or operations compared to prior periods. It serves as a routine disclosure of transactions under existing repurchase programs as required by ASX rules.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized programs. Specific transaction details are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Risks and Uncertainties: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding repurchase intent. 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
- Verify the specific volume and price of shares repurchased in the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
- Confirm the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization.
- Review the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report for comprehensive financial performance data not included in this 8-K.