News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on November 6, 2026, reporting the attachment of daily stock repurchase disclosures provided to the Australian Securities Exchange on November 5, 2026, in connection with its previously authorized $1 billion share repurchase program.

Key Highlights

  • Repurchase authorization: The company disclosed it is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock under the Repurchase Program.
  • ASX disclosure requirement: Under Australian Securities Exchange rules, News Corporation is required to provide daily disclosure of Repurchase Program transactions to the ASX.
  • Exhibits filed: Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 contain the information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted within each exhibit.
  • Two share classes covered: The repurchase program encompasses both Class A Common Stock (NASDAQ:NWSA) and Class B Common Stock (NASDAQ:NWS), each with a par value of $0.01 per share.
  • Forward-looking statements noted: The filing states the attached ASX information contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, subject to the company's cautionary language.

News Corporation's ASX Repurchase Reporting Obligation and Program Details

According to the filing, News Corporation's stock repurchase program was previously reported and authorizes the company to acquire, from time to time, up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The company noted that under Australian Securities Exchange rules, it is required to provide daily disclosure of any transactions under the Repurchase Program to the ASX.

The 8-K, signed by Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Michael L. Bunder and dated November 6, 2026, attaches as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 copies of the information provided to the ASX on the dates noted within those exhibits. The company also disclosed that information concerning the Repurchase Program appears in its quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC.

The filing specifically noted that the ASX information contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the company's intent to repurchase Class A and Class B common stock. The company stated these 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 such statements except as required by law or regulation.

What Was Disclosed

News Corporation reported the attachment of daily ASX repurchase transaction disclosures required under Australian Securities Exchange rules, in connection with its $1 billion share repurchase program covering both classes of its common stock.