News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on November 4, 2026, disclosing that it had submitted stock repurchase transaction information to the Australian Securities Exchange on November 3, 2026, as required under ASX rules.

Key Highlights

  • Repurchase authorization: The company is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock under its stock repurchase program.
  • ASX disclosure requirement: Under ASX rules, News Corporation is required to provide daily disclosure of any repurchase transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange.
  • Two exhibits filed: Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 contain the information provided to the ASX on the dates noted within each exhibit.
  • Forward-looking statements: The attached ASX disclosures contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the company's intent to repurchase shares from time to time, subject to market conditions and other factors.
  • Signing officer: The filing was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, dated November 4, 2026.

News Corporation's ASX Repurchase Disclosure Under Item 8.01

According to the filing, News Corporation submitted this Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to satisfy its obligation under Australian Securities Exchange rules, which require the company to provide daily disclosure of any transactions executed under its stock repurchase program. The company reported that it has previously disclosed the repurchase program and that the authorization covers up to $1 billion in aggregate of its Class A common stock and Class B common stock.

The filing attaches two exhibits, Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, described as copies of information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted within those documents. The filing does not specify in the body text the exact share counts or prices of any repurchases executed, directing readers to the attached exhibits for those transaction details.

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. The company stated that such statements "are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances," and that "actual results may vary materially" due to factors including stock price changes, general market conditions, and applicable securities laws. The company expressly disclaimed any obligation to update those statements, except as required by law or regulation. News Corporation's Class A Common Stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under NASDAQ:NWSA, and its Class B Common Stock trades under NASDAQ:NWS.

What Was Disclosed

News Corporation filed an 8-K on November 4, 2026, attaching ASX-required daily repurchase disclosures dated November 3, 2026, under a previously announced $1 billion stock repurchase program covering Class A and Class B common stock.