NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corp (NWSA) filed an 8-K on February 20, 2026 to report information it provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about transactions under its stock repurchase program. The company is authorized to repurchase up to $1.0 billion in aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock; Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to the filing are the ASX notices provided on the respective dates. The filing also reiterates standard forward-looking statement disclosures and the company’s disclaimer that it does not undertake an obligation to update those statements.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• Regulatory requirement: under ASX rules, News Corp provides daily disclosure of any Repurchase Program transactions to the ASX.
• Exhibits: ASX notices attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 (dates shown in the exhibits).
• Filing date and signature: Form 8-K filed Feb 20, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters This is a routine regulatory disclosure about News Corp’s ongoing buyback program rather than an announcement of a new authorization or a change in policy. Repurchase activity can reduce shares outstanding and potentially support per-share metrics (like EPS) and share price over time, so investors may want to watch the daily ASX notices and future SEC filings for actual repurchase amounts and timing. The filing’s forward-looking caution reminds investors that announced intent to buy back shares is subject to market conditions and other factors.