Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 16, 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, or debt levels. The document focuses exclusively on capital allocation activities.
- Repurchase Authorization: The Company is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock under existing Repurchase Programs.
- Reporting Requirement: Transactions are disclosed daily to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as required by ASX rules.
Material Changes
The filing reports ongoing execution of the Company's stock repurchase programs. It references attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) containing specific transaction details provided to the ASX, but the text of the 8-K itself does not quantify the specific number of shares or dollar value repurchased in this specific report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to change.
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.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer: The Company disclaims any obligation to update 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 the specific volume and pricing of shares repurchased on the dates noted therein.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization against recent quarterly reports (10-Q) or annual reports (10-K).
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for real-time updates on repurchase activity.