News Corporation Files ASX Disclosures for $1B Share Repurchase Program

What Happened

• News Corporation (NWSA) filed a Form 8-K on September 14, 2026 (Item 8.01) reporting information it provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) about its ongoing stock repurchase program.
• The company is authorized to repurchase up to $1.0 billion aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock. The 8-K attaches the ASX disclosure materials as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.

Key Details

• Filing date: September 14, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 8.01).
• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: the Company must provide daily disclosure to the ASX of transactions under the repurchase program, if any. The company also discloses repurchase information in its quarterly and annual reports.
• The attached ASX materials include forward-looking statements; the company cautions that actual repurchases depend on market price, market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors. The filing is signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters

• This filing confirms News Corp’s continued authorization and disclosure practices for its $1 billion share repurchase program and provides the specific ASX communications investors can reference.
• It reiterates that actual buybacks are conditional—dependent on market conditions, price and legal constraints—and that the company’s forward-looking statements are subject to change and not automatically updated.
• Investors tracking share count, buyback activity or near-term capital allocation should monitor the daily ASX disclosures and the company’s quarterly/annual reports for transaction details.