News Corp Announces Ongoing $1B Share Repurchase Program Disclosures

What Happened
News Corporation (NWSA) filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026 to report disclosures made under its existing stock repurchase program. The company is authorized to buy up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock. The 8-K attaches copies (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) of the information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on the dates noted in those exhibits and reiterates that such materials contain forward‑looking statements.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• Regulatory disclosure: under ASX rules, News Corp must provide daily disclosure of any transactions made under the repurchase program.
• Exhibits: Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are copies of the ASX disclosures provided on the respective dates noted in those exhibits.
• Filing date and signatory: Form 8-K filed August 14, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters
This filing is primarily a transparency disclosure about News Corp’s ongoing buyback program rather than an announcement of specific new purchases. Share repurchase programs can reduce outstanding shares and potentially support earnings per share, but actual repurchases depend on market conditions, securities laws, and management decisions. The ASX daily reporting requirement increases visibility into any repurchase activity; the company’s 8-K also reiterates standard forward‑looking disclaimers and that it does not undertake to update those statements except as required by law.