Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 18, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of June 18, 2026, with signature dated June 22, 2026.
Context: The filing reports on "Other Events" related to the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and compliance with Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) disclosure requirements.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions 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
The filing does not report material changes to financial results or operational status compared to prior periods. It serves as a routine disclosure of transactions executed under the existing Repurchase Program as required by the ASX. The specific volume or value of shares repurchased on the dates noted in the attached exhibits is not detailed in the main text of this summary.
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 due to changes in market price, general market conditions, and applicable securities laws.
- Alternative investment opportunities may influence repurchase timing and volume.
- The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific number of shares and average price paid in the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 (ASX disclosures).
- Confirm the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization after recent transactions.
- Review the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report for comprehensive financial performance data not included in this 8-K.
- Monitor for any changes in the Repurchase Program authorization limits in future filings.