Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 4, 2026
Event: Disclosure of stock repurchase transactions under the Company's authorized Repurchase Program.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on capital allocation activities related to share buybacks.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Reporting Requirement: Daily disclosure of transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as required by ASX rules.
Material Changes
The filing reports the execution of share repurchases as part of an ongoing program. No material changes to financial performance, operational status, or corporate structure are disclosed in this specific report. The document references attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) containing the specific transaction details provided to the ASX.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time, subject to market conditions and alternative investment opportunities.
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing contains statements regarding future repurchase intent. These are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainty.
Risks and Contingencies: Actual results may vary materially due to changes in stock market price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 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 subsequent transaction activity.
- Check for any updates to the Repurchase Program authorization limits in future filings.