NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWSA) filed an 8-K on January 7, 2026 disclosing information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about the company's ongoing stock repurchase programs. The company is authorized to buy back up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock. The filing attaches the ASX notices as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and includes the customary forward-looking statements disclaimer regarding intent to repurchase shares.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: Company must provide daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions under the repurchase programs.
• Disclosures: Information provided to the ASX is attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the 8-K (filed Jan 7, 2026).
• Filing signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary; notes that repurchases are subject to market conditions and legal constraints.

Why It Matters A repurchase authorization of up to $1 billion gives News Corp flexibility to buy back shares, which can reduce outstanding share count and potentially affect metrics like earnings per share (EPS). Daily ASX disclosures increase transparency about actual buyback activity; investors should watch the attached ASX notices and the company's quarterly and annual reports for cumulative repurchase details. The filing does not commit to specific timing or amounts of purchases — actual repurchases depend on market prices, legal rules and management decisions.