News Corporation Reports ASX Disclosures for $1B Stock Repurchase Program

What Happened

• News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on August 5, 2026 announcing that it provided required daily disclosure to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about transactions under its stock repurchase program. The company is authorized to repurchase up to $1 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock. Attached to the filing are the ASX disclosure items as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.

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.
• Exhibits: information provided to the ASX is included as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to the 8-K.
• Filing date and signatory: 8-K filed Aug 5, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters

• Share repurchases can reduce the number of shares outstanding and may support earnings per share and shareholder value if executed.
• Daily ASX disclosures improve transparency about the company’s buyback activity for investors and regulators.
• The filing reiterates that repurchase intentions are forward-looking and subject to market conditions and other risks; the company does not undertake to update these statements except as required by law.