Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 31, 2025
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding stock repurchase activities disclosed to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
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 and Corporate Actions
- 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 serves to disclose daily transaction information provided to the ASX regarding these repurchases, as required by ASX rules.
- Exhibits: Copies of the information provided to the ASX are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The attached exhibits contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase stock. These statements are based on current management expectations and are subject to uncertainty.
Risks and Contingencies: 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 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 99.2 for specific details on the volume and price of shares repurchased on the dates noted therein.
- Verify the remaining authorization balance under the $1 billion repurchase program against recent quarterly reports.
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for ongoing repurchase activity not detailed in this specific 8-K.
- Check for any concurrent filings that may provide updated financial context for the capital allocation strategy.