News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 17, 2026, reporting its required daily disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange regarding transactions conducted under the company's stock repurchase program.

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.
  • ASX reporting obligation: Under ASX rules, the company is required to provide daily disclosure of any repurchase program transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange.
  • Exhibits filed: Copies of information provided to the ASX are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, each reflecting the date noted on the respective exhibit.
  • Two share classes covered: The repurchase program applies to 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: The attached ASX disclosures contain forward-looking statements, which the company notes are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances, with actual results potentially varying materially.

News Corporation's ASX Repurchase Disclosures Under the $1 Billion Program

News Corporation, incorporated in Delaware and headquartered at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036, filed this current report to satisfy its disclosure obligations related to the company's ongoing stock repurchase program. According to the filing, the company is authorized under the Repurchase Program to acquire, from time to time, up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock.

The filing explains that under the rules of the Australian Securities Exchange, the company is required to provide daily disclosure of any transactions conducted pursuant to the Repurchase Program. The information provided to the ASX on the relevant dates is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2. The company also noted that it discloses information concerning the Repurchase Program in its quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC.

The company disclosed that the attached 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 from time to time. The filing states 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 market price of the company's stock, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities. The filing was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, dated August 17, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

News Corporation filed an 8-K attaching daily repurchase activity disclosures submitted to the Australian Securities Exchange under its $1 billion share repurchase program, covering both Class A and Class B common stock, with the report signed on August 17, 2026.