Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 30, 2026
Reporting Period: This filing reports on specific events occurring on or before April 30, 2026, regarding the Company's stock repurchase activities.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions related to share repurchases.
Material Changes
Stock Repurchase Program: The Company continues its authorized program to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock. This filing serves to disclose specific transactions made under this program to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as required by daily disclosure rules.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase shares from time to time. These statements are based on current management expectations.
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.
Disclaimer: The Company disclaims any obligation to update these 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 specific details on the dates, number of shares, and prices of the repurchased stock.
- Verify the remaining authorization balance under the $1 billion repurchase program by comparing total repurchases to the initial authorization.
- Check subsequent quarterly and annual reports for updated financial performance and liquidity positions, as this 8-K does not provide them.