Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 22, 2026
Event: Disclosure of stock repurchase transactions under the Company's authorized Repurchase Program as required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on share repurchase activity.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Transaction Details: Specific share counts and prices for the reported period are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are not explicitly detailed in the main text of this filing.
Material Changes
The filing reports ongoing execution of the stock repurchase program. No material changes to financial position, operations, or capital structure beyond the authorized buybacks are disclosed in this text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time. Actual results may vary based on market price, general market conditions, securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers. The Company explicitly disclaims any obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific dates, share volumes, 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 further repurchase activity.