News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 10, 2026, reporting the attachment of share repurchase transaction disclosures provided to the Australian Securities Exchange on dates noted in the accompanying exhibits.

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 its stock repurchase program.
  • ASX reporting obligation: Under Australian Securities Exchange rules, News Corporation is required to provide daily disclosure of any repurchase transactions to the ASX.
  • Two exhibits attached: Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 contain the information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted in each exhibit.
  • Two share classes registered: Class A Common Stock (NWSA) and Class B Common Stock (NWS) are both listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
  • Forward-looking statements noted: The attached exhibits contain forward-looking statements regarding the company's intent to repurchase shares, subject to the company's cautionary language.

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

News Corporation, incorporated in Delaware and headquartered at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036, filed a current report disclosing information it provided to the Australian Securities Exchange in connection with its ongoing stock repurchase program. According to the filing, the company is authorized 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 under the Repurchase Program.

The filing explains that under ASX rules, News Corporation is required to provide daily disclosure of any repurchase transactions to the ASX. The company noted it also discloses information concerning the Repurchase Program in its quarterly and annual reports. The specific transaction details are contained in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, each reflecting information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted in those exhibits.

The filing notes that the attached exhibits 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 Class A and Class B common stock from time to time. According to the filing, those statements "are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances," with actual results potentially varying due to factors including changes in the market price of the company's stock, general market conditions, and applicable securities laws. The report was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, dated August 10, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

News Corporation reported its daily share repurchase disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange, as required by ASX rules, under a program authorizing up to $1 billion in buybacks of Class A and Class B common stock. Supporting details appear in two attached exhibits.