NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on May 21, 2026 announcing disclosures made to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding its ongoing stock repurchase program.
• The company is authorized to repurchase, from time to time, up to $1 billion aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the filing are the copies of the information provided to the ASX on the dates shown. The filing also includes the standard forward‑looking statements disclaimer.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase program size: up to $1.0 billion (aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock).
• ASX requirement: News Corp must provide daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions under the repurchase program.
• Filing date/signature: Form 8-K filed May 21, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder, SVP, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.
• Attachments: Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are the specific ASX disclosures referenced in the 8-K.

Why It Matters

• A $1 billion repurchase program can reduce shares outstanding if purchases occur, which may support earnings per share and shareholder value over time.
• Daily ASX disclosure increases transparency about any buybacks that occur, helping investors track activity.
• The filing does not announce specific new purchases or a schedule—only that the company provided ASX disclosures and that repurchases may occur "from time to time" subject to market conditions and applicable rules.