NEWS CORP 8-K
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News Corporation Files 8-K on $1B Stock Repurchase Disclosures
What Happened
- News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on June 10, 2026, providing copies of information it submitted to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about its ongoing stock repurchase program.
- The company is authorized to repurchase up to $1 billion aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the 8-K are the ASX disclosure documents for the dates noted in those exhibits. The filing includes standard forward‑looking statements and related disclaimers.
Key Details
- Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion of Class A and Class B common stock.
- ASX requirement: the company must provide daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions under the repurchase program.
- Filing date and exhibits: 8-K filed June 10, 2026; Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attach the ASX notices referenced.
- Signature: filing signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Why It Matters
- Repurchase programs can reduce shares outstanding and may support shareholder value; daily ASX disclosures increase transparency about activity under the program.
- This 8-K does not change the existing $1 billion authorization — it provides regulatory disclosure of repurchase activity (via the attached ASX notices) and reiterates that forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and may not be updated. Investors tracking buyback activity or share-count changes should review the attached ASX notices for specifics.
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