NEWS CORP: reports $1,000,000,000 stock repurchase disclosures

What happened NEWS CORP reported in an 8-K filed Oct 22, 2026 under Item 8.01 Other Events that, under its stock repurchase program, the company is authorized to acquire up to $1,000,000,000 in the aggregate of the company's outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The filing states that, under ASX rules, the company is required to provide daily disclosure of transactions pursuant to the Repurchase Program and that the company also discloses information about the Repurchase Program in its quarterly and annual reports. The filing attaches as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 copies of the information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted therein and notes those exhibits include forward-looking statements.

Key details

• $1,000,000,000 authorized aggregate repurchase of Class A common stock and Class B common stock.
• ASX requires daily disclosure of transactions under the Repurchase Program.
• Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are copies of information provided to the ASX on the dates noted.
• Filing signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, dated Oct 22, 2026.

Why it may matter This filing reports Item 8.01 Other Events and covers disclosures about the company's stock repurchase program and related ASX filings, including statements the company characterizes as forward-looking and a disclaimer that it does not undertake an obligation to update those statements except as required by law. The filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.