News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on October 23, 2026, reporting its daily disclosure obligations to the Australian Securities Exchange under its previously authorized $1 billion stock repurchase program, covering activity dated October 22, 2026.

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 the Repurchase Program.
  • ASX obligation: Under Australian Securities Exchange rules, the company is required to provide daily disclosure of any Repurchase Program transactions to the ASX.
  • Exhibits filed: Two exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) contain the information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted on each exhibit.
  • Forward-looking statements: The attached 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 from time to time.
  • Signing officer: The filing was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, dated October 23, 2026.

News Corporation's ASX Repurchase Disclosure Obligations and Program Details

News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA and NASDAQ:NWS) filed a current report on October 23, 2026, disclosing information related to its ongoing stock repurchase program. According to the filing, the company is authorized 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 under the Repurchase Program, as previously reported.

The filing notes that under the rules of the Australian Securities Exchange, the company is required to provide the ASX with daily disclosure of any transactions conducted pursuant to the Repurchase Program. The company also discloses repurchase program information in its quarterly and annual reports, according to the filing. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, attached to the 8-K, are copies of the information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted on each exhibit.

The filing states that the attached ASX information contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the company's intent to repurchase Class A and Class B common stock. The company disclosed that 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 changes in the company's stock price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities.

What Was Disclosed

News Corporation filed an 8-K attaching two exhibits of ASX repurchase disclosures dated October 22, 2026, in connection with its $1 billion share repurchase authorization covering both Class A and Class B common stock.