News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 5, 2026, reporting that it provided Australian Securities Exchange daily repurchase disclosure documents as required under ASX rules, covering transactions under its existing $1 billion 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 under the Repurchase Program.
  • ASX requirement: Under ASX rules, News Corporation is required to provide daily disclosure of any repurchase transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange.
  • Two exhibits filed: Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 contain copies of information provided to the ASX on the dates noted in each respective exhibit.
  • Two share classes covered: The repurchase program applies to both Class A Common Stock (NWSA) and Class B Common Stock (NWS), each listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market with a par value of $0.01 per share.
  • Forward-looking statements noted: The attached ASX materials contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the company's intent to repurchase shares, which the filing says are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.

News Corporation's ASX Daily Repurchase Disclosures Under Its $1 Billion Buyback Program

News Corporation, incorporated in Delaware and headquartered at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036, filed this report under Item 8.01 (Other Events) of Form 8-K. According to the filing, the company's board-authorized Repurchase Program permits the repurchase of up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock from time to time. The company noted that this program was "as previously reported."

The filing explains that under ASX rules, News Corporation is required to submit daily disclosure of any repurchase transactions to the Australian Securities Exchange. The two exhibits attached, Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, are copies of information provided to the ASX on the dates noted within each exhibit. The filing also stated that the company discloses repurchase program information in its quarterly and annual reports.

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

What Was Disclosed

News Corporation filed an 8-K on August 5, 2026, attaching ASX daily repurchase disclosure documents related to its $1 billion stock buyback program covering both Class A (NWSA) and Class B (NWS) common shares listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.