Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 21, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of August 21, 2026, with signature dated August 24, 2026.
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period. The only financial metric disclosed is the authorization limit for the stock repurchase program.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to financial results or operations compared to prior periods. It serves as a routine disclosure of 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 Uncertainties: The filing includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers. Actual results may vary due to:
- Changes in the market price of the Company's stock.
- General market conditions.
- Applicable securities laws.
- Alternative investment opportunities.
The Company explicitly disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for specific dates, share counts, and prices of recent repurchases.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization against recent quarterly reports.
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for subsequent repurchase activity.
- Check for any updates to the Repurchase Program terms in future 10-Q or 10-K filings.