News Corporation Files 8-K on Stock Repurchase Program Disclosures

What Happened

• News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on August 19, 2026, reporting information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about its ongoing 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 and provides ASX disclosures daily when repurchases occur. The filing includes the notices provided to the ASX on the dates shown in the attached materials 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.
• Regulatory disclosure: Company must provide daily ASX transaction disclosures when repurchases occur.
• Filing date and signatory: 8-K filed August 19, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder.
• Exhibits: information provided to the ASX is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 (contains forward-looking statements and related disclaimers).

Why It Matters

• Buybacks can reduce shares outstanding and support earnings per share and market liquidity if the company actually repurchases stock, so investors track repurchase authorizations and activity.
• The ASX daily disclosures increase transparency about actual repurchase transactions.
• The filing contains forward-looking statements about intent to repurchase but does not commit the company to specific purchases; actual activity depends on market conditions, legal rules, and management decisions.