NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened
News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2026 (Item 8.01) to report disclosures provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about its ongoing stock repurchase programs. The company is authorized to buy up to $1.0 billion in aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and, under ASX rules, must provide daily disclosure of any transactions made under the repurchase programs. The filing includes Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 containing the specific information supplied to the ASX on the noted dates and reiterates the company’s forward-looking statements and related disclaimers.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: daily disclosure of transactions under the repurchase programs, if any.
• Filing date and signature: 8-K filed January 21, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder, SVP, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.
• Exhibits: 99.1 and 99.2 attach the exact ASX disclosures provided on the dates noted in those exhibits.

Why It Matters
A $1 billion share repurchase authorization gives the company flexibility to buy back shares, which can reduce outstanding share count and is a commonly used tool to return capital or support the stock. The ASX daily-disclosure requirement means investors get timely information when repurchases occur. The filing does not commit to a specific repurchase schedule or amount—management states an intent to repurchase “from time to time” and includes standard forward-looking disclaimers—so investors should watch the ASX notices and future quarterly/annual reports for actual buyback activity.