Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 6, 2015
Reporting Period: Single event date (October 6, 2015)
This filing reports on the Company's stock repurchase program activities and compliance with Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) disclosure requirements.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for the period.
- Stock Repurchase Authorization: Up to $500 million of Class A common stock.
- Transaction Details: Specific transaction volumes or prices for the reporting date are not included in the main text but are referenced in Exhibit 99.1.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document serves as a routine disclosure of share repurchase activity under the existing Repurchase Program.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company continues to execute its authorized stock repurchase program.
Regulatory Compliance: The filing satisfies daily disclosure obligations to the ASX regarding repurchase transactions.
Risks and Contingencies: No new risks or contingencies are disclosed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific number of shares repurchased and the price paid on the date noted in the exhibit.
- Verify the remaining authorization balance under the $500 million repurchase program.
- Confirm the date of the ASX disclosure referenced in Exhibit 99.1.