News Corp Announces $1B Stock Repurchase ASX Disclosures

What Happened
News Corporation (NWSA) filed a Form 8-K on August 3, 2026, reporting information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program. The Company is authorized to repurchase up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached to the 8-K contain the specific ASX disclosures provided on the dates noted in those exhibits. The filing includes the Company’s standard forward‑looking statements disclaimer. The report was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion of Class A and Class B common stock.
• Regulatory requirement: under ASX rules, News Corp must disclose daily any transactions made under the repurchase program.
• Exhibits: 99.1 and 99.2 are the ASX notices referenced in the filing (dates shown within those exhibits).
• Filing date and signature: Form 8-K filed August 3, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder.

Why It Matters
A buyback program can reduce shares outstanding and potentially support per‑share metrics; this filing confirms the Company’s continued authority and ASX disclosures related to that program. For investors, the filing is informational—monitor the attached ASX notices and future filings for actual repurchase activity, timing, and any impact on shares outstanding or capital allocation. The 8-K does not announce new financial results or changes to the repurchase authorization beyond what’s described.