News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 18, 2026, reporting its provision of stock repurchase transaction disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange as required under ASX rules.

Key Highlights

  • Repurchase authorization: The company is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in aggregate of outstanding Class A and Class B common stock under its stock repurchase program.
  • ASX disclosure requirement: Under ASX rules, the company is required to provide daily disclosure of any repurchase program transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange.
  • Two exhibits filed: Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain the information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted in each exhibit.
  • Forward-looking statements: The ASX disclosure materials contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which the company states are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.
  • Dual share classes: The repurchase program covers both Class A common stock (NASDAQ:NWSA) and Class B common stock (NASDAQ:NWS), each with a par value of $0.01 per share.

News Corporation's ASX Repurchase Reporting Obligations and Program Details

According to the filing, News Corporation's board-authorized stock repurchase program permits 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. Both share classes are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbols NWSA and NWS, respectively. The company noted that the program was "as previously reported," indicating it was established prior to this filing date.

The 8-K discloses that under the rules of the Australian Securities Exchange, News Corporation is required to provide daily disclosure of any transactions conducted under the repurchase program. To satisfy this obligation, the company attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 copies of the information it provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted in each exhibit. The company also disclosed that it provides information concerning the repurchase program in its quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC.

The filing notes that the attached ASX disclosures contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the company's intent to repurchase shares. The company cautioned that "actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by such statements due to, among other factors, 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 18, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

News Corporation filed an 8-K to report its submission of stock repurchase transaction information to the Australian Securities Exchange, as required by ASX rules, attaching two exhibits containing the relevant ASX disclosures related to its up-to-$1 billion repurchase program.