Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 12, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of June 12, 2026, with signature dated June 15, 2026.
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period. The document focuses exclusively on capital allocation activities regarding share repurchases.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Trading Symbols: NWSA (Class A) and NWS (Class B) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial results or operations are reported in this filing. The document serves as a routine disclosure of transactions under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules. Copies of the specific transaction data provided to the ASX are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Management notes that these statements are forward-looking and based on current expectations.
Risks and Contingencies: 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.
The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific details on the number of shares repurchased and prices paid on the dates noted therein.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor subsequent filings for updates on the execution of the Repurchase Program.