NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corporation filed an 8-K on February 3, 2026 (Item 8.01) to provide the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) with information about transactions under its authorized stock repurchase program. The company reiterated that it is authorized to acquire, from time to time, up to $1.0 billion aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and attached the ASX disclosures as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2. The filing was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase program size: up to $1.0 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: the company provides daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions under the repurchase program.
• Filings attached: Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 contain the specific information provided to the ASX on the noted dates.
• Forward-looking statements: the filing includes customary caution that repurchases are subject to market conditions, applicable laws and other risks; the company disclaims any obligation to update those statements except as required by law.

Why It Matters A $1 billion authorized buyback program is a material capital-allocation tool — repurchases can reduce share count and potentially support per-share metrics. The 8-K emphasizes transparency (daily ASX disclosures) and reiterates that any repurchases are discretionary and depend on market conditions and legal constraints. Investors should note the program size and disclosure cadence but recognize the filing does not commit to specific repurchase amounts or timing.