Business context and reporting period
News Corporation filed this Form 8-K under Item 8.01 to provide copies of information submitted to the Australian Securities Exchange about its stock repurchase program. The report date and earliest event date are September 25, 2026; the filing was signed September 28, 2026.
Key financial and capital-return information
- The repurchase program authorizes purchases of up to $1 billion in aggregate of the company’s outstanding Class A and Class B common stock.
- The filing text provided does not state the number or value of shares repurchased, the program’s remaining authorization, or other financial results. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are referenced but their transaction details are not included in the supplied text.
Changes versus prior period
No comparative-period financial or repurchase data is provided in the supplied filing text.
Outlook, risks and unusual items
The company says its intent to repurchase shares from time to time is forward-looking and subject to uncertainty. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include changes in the stock price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, alternative investment opportunities, and risks described in the company’s SEC filings. The company disclaims an obligation to update these statements except as required by law or regulation.
Investor verification points
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the dates, share classes, quantities, prices, and total value of any reported repurchases.
- Confirm the remaining balance under the $1 billion authorization and whether the company has disclosed subsequent changes to its repurchase plans.