Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 12, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding stock repurchase activities.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions related to share repurchases.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Reporting Jurisdiction: Transactions 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 program. Specific transaction volumes or prices for the reporting period are not detailed in the text of this 8-K but are referenced as being contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 (ASX disclosures).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program.
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes statements regarding future repurchase intent, which are based on current expectations and subject to uncertainty.
Risks and Contingencies: Actual results may vary due to changes in market price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific dates, share counts, and prices of recent repurchases.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for real-time transaction data not fully detailed in this 8-K summary.