NEWS CORP: reports repurchase program disclosures up to $1,000,000,000

What happened

• NEWS CORP reported that under its stock repurchase program the company is authorized to acquire up to $1,000,000,000 in the aggregate of its Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The company filed information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange on the dates shown in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 and included those exhibits with this report filed Oct 26, 2026. The filing states that the attached information contains "forward-looking statements" and includes the company's disclaimer about updating those statements.

Key details

• Repurchase program authorized amount: $1,000,000,000.
• The company provides ASX disclosure of transactions under the program on a daily basis, if any.
• Exhibits included: Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 (information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange).
• Filing signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, dated Oct 26, 2026.

Why it may matter

• Item reported: Item 8.01 (Other events) describing disclosures made to the ASX about the company's stock repurchase program and noting forward-looking statements; Item 9.01 lists exhibits.
• The filing states the forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of the report and that the company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update them except as required by law. This filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.