News Corp Reports Stock Repurchase Activity; Files 8-K (Aug 11, 2026)

What Happened
News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on August 11, 2026 (Item 8.01) to report disclosures it provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about its ongoing stock repurchase program. The company reminded investors that it is authorized to buy up to $1 billion of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock and attached the ASX notices as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2. The filing also included the company’s standard forward‑looking statement disclosures and was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase program size: up to $1.0 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: the company provides daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions made under the repurchase program.
• Exhibits: Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are the specific ASX notices filed on the dates shown in those exhibits.
• Forward‑looking statements: the notices include forward‑looking statements about intent to repurchase and note no obligation to update those statements except as required by law.

Why It Matters
This filing gives investors official, day-by-day visibility into any buybacks News Corp conducts on the ASX and confirms the company’s capacity to repurchase up to $1 billion of shares. Stock repurchase programs can affect share count and support per-share metrics, so the ASX disclosures allow investors to track actual repurchase activity. The filing does not announce a change in the program size or specify particular repurchase amounts in this 8-K; it primarily provides the required ASX notices and the company’s standard legal disclaimers.