News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on October 29, 2026, reporting its submission of stock repurchase transaction disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange as required under ASX rules, covering activity dated October 28, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Repurchase authorization: According to the filing, the Company is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock under its stock repurchase program.
  • ASX disclosure requirement: The filing states that under ASX rules, the Company is required to provide daily disclosure of any repurchase transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange.
  • Exhibits attached: Two exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) containing the information provided to the ASX on their respective dates were attached to the filing.
  • Forward-looking statements: The filing notes that the ASX disclosures contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase shares.
  • Shares covered: The repurchase program covers both Class A common stock and Class B common stock, each with a par value of $0.01 per share, listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under symbols NWSA and NWS respectively.
  • Signed by: The report was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, dated October 29, 2026.

News Corporation's October 2026 ASX Repurchase Disclosure

News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA and NASDAQ:NWS) filed a current report on October 29, 2026, disclosing that it had submitted stock repurchase transaction information to the Australian Securities Exchange on October 28, 2026. According to the filing, ASX rules require the Company to provide such disclosures on a daily basis whenever repurchase transactions occur under its authorized program.

The filing explains that the Company's stock repurchase program authorizes the acquisition of up to $1 billion in the aggregate of outstanding Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The filing also notes that the Company separately discloses information concerning the repurchase program in its quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC. The specific transaction details are contained in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, each referencing the respective date noted on the exhibit itself.

The filing includes a cautionary note that the ASX disclosures contain "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, according to the filing, "statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase, from time to time, the Company's Class A common stock and Class B common stock." The Company stated that actual results may vary materially due to factors including changes in its stock price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities, as described in its regulatory filings. The Company expressly disclaimed any obligation to update those forward-looking statements, except as required by law or regulation.

What Was Disclosed

News Corporation disclosed its submission of required daily stock repurchase transaction reports to the Australian Securities Exchange, referencing a $1 billion aggregate buyback authorization covering both share classes, and attached the relevant ASX disclosure documents as exhibits.