Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: July 16, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of July 16, 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 values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the current period. The only financial metric disclosed is the authorization limit for the stock repurchase program.
- Stock Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
Material Changes
This report does not detail material changes in financial performance compared to prior periods. It serves as a routine disclosure of transactions under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules. The specific transaction details are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are not included in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Actual repurchase activity is subject to market conditions, stock price, and alternative investment opportunities.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers. 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 explicitly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 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 repurchase activity.