News Corp Announces Ongoing $1B Share Repurchase Disclosures

What Happened News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on September 23, 2026 reporting information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) related to the company's 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 discloses transactions under the program to the ASX on a daily basis. The 8-K includes Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 containing the specific ASX disclosures and contains standard forward‑looking statements and related cautionary language. The filing was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX reporting: company provides daily disclosure of any transactions made under the repurchase program.
• Exhibits: 99.1 and 99.2 attached with the information provided to the ASX on the dates noted.
• Forward‑looking statements: the disclosures include forward‑looking language and emphasize no obligation to update such statements except as required by law.

Why It Matters This filing confirms News Corp’s ongoing authority and reporting practice for its $1 billion buyback program and makes the underlying ASX transaction information publicly available. For investors, the filing is a reminder that buybacks are an active capital-allocation mechanism and that any repurchases will be reported regularly. The forward‑looking disclaimers signal that repurchase activity is subject to market conditions, securities laws and management decisions, and may change over time.