News Corp: files ASX disclosures for $1,000,000,000 repurchase program

What happened News Corporation filed a Form 8-K on Oct 19, 2026 reporting information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the Company's stock repurchase program. The company said it is authorized to acquire, from time to time, up to $1,000,000,000 in the aggregate of its Class A common stock and Class B common stock and attached copies of the ASX disclosures as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.

Key details

• The repurchase program authorizes up to $1,000,000,000 aggregate purchases of Class A common stock and Class B common stock.
• Under ASX rules, the Company must provide daily disclosure of transactions made pursuant to the repurchase program, if any.
• Information provided to the ASX is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to the filing.
• The filing includes standard forward-looking statements language and was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, on Oct 19, 2026.

Why it may matter This filing was made under Item 8.01 (Other events) and discloses the Company’s ASX reporting of activity and intent under its stock repurchase program, and includes the related forward-looking statement disclaimers. A filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.