NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corporation (News Corp) filed an 8-K on July 1, 2026 to report information it provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under 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 and has provided daily disclosure to the ASX as required. The filing includes copies of the ASX notices as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 and reiterates that certain statements are forward‑looking and subject to change.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: Company provides daily disclosure of any transactions under the repurchase program.
• Exhibits: Attachments of the information provided to the ASX are filed as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.
• Filing date and signature: 8-K dated July 1, 2026, signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters A share repurchase program can reduce shares outstanding and potentially support per‑share metrics and market demand for the stock. The ASX daily disclosures and the 8-K filing increase transparency about repurchase activity. Investors should note the company’s caution that repurchase intentions are forward‑looking and may change based on market conditions, legal constraints, and other factors disclosed in News Corp’s SEC filings.