NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• News Corp (NWSA) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2026 reporting information it provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about its ongoing stock repurchase program. The Company is authorized to buy up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and discloses ASX transactions on a daily basis.

Key Details

• Repurchase program authorization: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: Company must provide daily disclosure of any transactions under the repurchase program.
• The filings include forward-looking statements about the Company's intent to repurchase shares; these are subject to market conditions, securities laws, and other factors.
• The 8-K reiterates that forward-looking statements are made as of the report date and that the Company does not undertake to publicly update them except as required by law.

Why It Matters

• A $1.0 billion buyback program can reduce share count over time and may support per‑share metrics and the stock price if and when repurchases occur.
• Daily ASX disclosures increase transparency about repurchase activity for investors trading on or following Australian markets.
• The filing does not announce a change in the authorized amount or a specific repurchase schedule—investors should look for the accompanying ASX notices or future filings for details on actual transactions.