Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 7, 2025
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 report focuses exclusively on corporate actions related to share repurchases.
Material Changes and Events
- 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.
- Regulatory Disclosure: The filing discloses transactions pursuant to these programs as required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on a daily basis.
- Exhibits: Copies of information provided to the ASX are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.
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 expectations and are not guaranteed.
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 forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific details on the volume and timing of recent share repurchases.
- Verify the remaining authorization balance under the $1 billion repurchase program in the most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor ASX disclosures for daily updates on repurchase activity.
- Check subsequent filings for any changes to the repurchase program authorization or execution strategy.