SEC Filing Summary: News Corp (8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 10, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding stock repurchase activities.
This filing discloses information related to the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides copies of disclosures made to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the current period. This report focuses on capital allocation activities rather than operational financial results.
- 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
No material changes to financial performance or business operations are reported in this document. The filing serves to update investors on transactions executed under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Specific transaction details are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding the intent to repurchase stock. These statements are subject to uncertainty and 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 number of shares repurchased and the average price paid by reviewing Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 attached to the filing.
- Confirm the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization after the reported transactions.
- Review the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report for comprehensive financial metrics (revenue, earnings, cash flow) not included in this 8-K.