NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on May 18, 2026, announcing disclosure materials it provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in connection with its ongoing stock repurchase program. The company is authorized to buy back up to $1 billion aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and, under ASX rules, must report any repurchase transactions to the ASX on a daily basis. Copies of the ASX disclosures are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• Filing date: May 18, 2026; ASX disclosure copies included as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.
• Disclosure practice: daily ASX transaction reporting (when repurchases occur) and periodic reporting in the company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Forward-looking statements: company notes repurchase intent is subject to market conditions, legal constraints and other risks, and it does not undertake to publicly update those statements except as required.

Why It Matters This 8-K confirms News Corp is continuing to manage its capital allocation through an active buyback program and is complying with ASX reporting requirements. For investors, repurchases can reduce share count and potentially support per-share metrics, but actual repurchase activity depends on market conditions and the company’s discretion. The filing mainly provides transparency on repurchase disclosures rather than announcing new authorization or a change in program size.