News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on November 12, 2026, reporting the submission of daily stock repurchase transaction disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange as required under ASX rules, with the earliest event date of November 11, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Repurchase Program authorization: The company disclosed it is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its 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 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 noted: The attached ASX information contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the company's intent to repurchase Class A and Class B common stock from time to time.
  • Dual share classes registered: Class A Common Stock (NASDAQ:NWSA) and Class B Common Stock (NASDAQ:NWS), each with a par value of $0.01 per share, are both registered on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

News Corporation's ASX Repurchase Reporting Obligations and Program Details

News Corporation, incorporated in Delaware and headquartered at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036, filed this current report under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to satisfy its disclosure obligations to the Australian Securities Exchange. According to the filing, the company is required under ASX rules to provide daily disclosure of any transactions executed under its stock repurchase program.

The filing states that the repurchase program, as previously reported, authorizes the company 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 company also noted that it discloses information concerning the repurchase program in its quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC.

The filing was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, on November 12, 2026. The company noted that forward-looking statements in the attached ASX information "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, 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 provision of daily stock repurchase disclosures to the ASX, as required under ASX rules, referencing a $1 billion aggregate repurchase authorization covering both Class A and Class B common stock, with supporting details attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.