Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 2, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date (September 2, 2026)
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding recent transactions.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or debt levels for the current period.
- Stock 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
This report does not disclose material changes to financial results compared to prior periods. It serves as a routine disclosure of transactions executed under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Specific transaction details are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Risks and Uncertainties: The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding the intent to repurchase stock. 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 these forward-looking 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 in the most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor general market conditions and stock price volatility which may impact the timing and volume of future buybacks.