NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corporation (News Corp) filed an 8-K on July 15, 2026, reporting disclosures made to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under its ongoing stock repurchase program. The company reiterated that it is authorized to buy up to $1 billion aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and attached the ASX notices as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. The filing includes the company’s forward-looking statement disclaimers and was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: News Corp provides daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions made under the repurchase program.
• Exhibits: Information provided to the ASX on the dates shown are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to the 8-K.
• Filing date/signature: Form 8-K filed July 15, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder.

Why It Matters This filing confirms News Corp’s ongoing buyback authority and shows the company’s compliance with ASX reporting rules. For investors, buyback programs can affect share supply and potentially support the stock price, but the filing does not announce new repurchase amounts or specific transactions — it provides the ASX disclosures and reiterates that repurchases may occur "from time to time" subject to market conditions and company discretion.