Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: December 23, 2025
Reporting Period: Specific event date of December 23, 2025
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase programs as required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The Company is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses solely 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 performance or operational status are reported in this filing. The document serves as a regulatory disclosure of transactions executed under existing repurchase programs, with detailed transaction data provided in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time. Actual repurchase activity is subject to market conditions, stock price, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing contains forward-looking statements regarding repurchase intent. These are subject to uncertainty, and actual results may vary materially. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these statements except as required by law.
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 against recent quarterly reports.
- Monitor ASX daily disclosures for real-time updates on repurchase activity.
- Confirm current market prices for NWSA and NWS to assess the impact of repurchases on share count.