Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 21, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of April 21, 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 revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, or debt figures for the reporting period. The only quantifiable 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.
- 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 document. The filing serves to update investors on transactions executed under the existing Repurchase Program as required by ASX rules. Specific transaction volumes or prices for the period are contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are not detailed in the 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 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 forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific number of shares repurchased and the average price paid by reviewing Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached to the filing.
- 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.