Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 18, 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
Stock Repurchase Program Activity:
- The Company is executing its authorized stock repurchase programs for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Total authorization for the Repurchase Programs is up to $1 billion in the aggregate.
- Transactions were disclosed to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on the dates noted in the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary and Forward-Looking Statements:
- 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 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 Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 for specific dates and volumes of shares repurchased.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion aggregate repurchase authorization.
- Monitor future quarterly and annual reports for updated disclosures on the Repurchase Programs.
- Assess current market conditions and stock price trends that may influence future repurchase activity.