NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on May 27, 2026, reporting information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding the Company’s ongoing stock repurchase program. The Company is authorized to buy up to $1 billion in aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and provides daily ASX disclosures of any transactions under the program.
• The filing attaches the specific ASX disclosures as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 and includes standard forward-looking statement language noting that repurchase activity is based on management’s expectations and is subject to market and legal conditions.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion of Class A and Class B common stock (aggregate).
• Filings and date: Form 8-K filed May 27, 2026; ASX disclosure copies attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.
• ASX rule: Company provides daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions made under the repurchase program.
• Forward-looking statements: The materials contain PSLRA-type forward-looking statements and state the Company has no obligation to update them except as required by law.

Why It Matters

• The 8-K confirms News Corp’s active repurchase authorization and ongoing compliance with ASX disclosure requirements, giving investors official notice and access to daily transaction information when buybacks occur.
• Repurchase programs affect outstanding share count and are routinely watched by investors for potential impact on earnings per share and shareholder value; this filing clarifies the Company’s disclosure practice and reiterates that future repurchases depend on market conditions and legal constraints.