News Corp: reports repurchase program ASX disclosures

What happened News Corporation filed an 8-K on Oct 5, 2026 reporting that, under its stock repurchase program authorizing the acquisition of up to $1,000,000,000 of the Company's outstanding Class A common stock and Class B common stock, it provided information to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are copies of the information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted therein. The filing states the information contains "forward-looking statements" based on management's current expectations and beliefs.

Key details

• Repurchase program authorized to acquire up to $1,000,000,000 of Class A common stock and Class B common stock.
• Under ASX rules, the Company must provide daily disclosure of transactions pursuant to the repurchase program, if any.
• Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are copies of the information provided to the ASX on the dates noted in those exhibits.
• The report was signed and dated Oct 5, 2026 by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Why it may matter This 8-K was filed as Item 8.01 (other events) to disclose the Company's ASX submissions relating to its stock repurchase program and to note that those submissions include forward-looking statements. The filing does not show why an insider traded or why the company acted.