NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened
News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on May 19, 2026 disclosing information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about the company's 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. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached to the 8-K contain the ASX disclosures provided on the dates noted in those exhibits. The filing was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Repurchase Program authorization: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: Company must disclose daily to the ASX any transactions under the repurchase program.
• Filing date and signatory: 8-K filed May 19, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder.
• Exhibits: 99.1 and 99.2 contain the specific ASX information; filing includes standard forward‑looking statement disclaimers.

Why It Matters
A $1 billion repurchase program is a formal authorization that gives News Corp flexibility to buy back shares, which can reduce share count and support earnings per share when executed. The daily ASX disclosures increase transparency for investors tracking actual repurchase activity. The filing does not commit to a specific repurchase amount or schedule—repurchases remain subject to market conditions, applicable laws and management discretion, and are accompanied by forward‑looking statement disclaimers.