NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on January 14, 2026 (Item 8.01) confirming ongoing stock repurchase programs authorizing the company to buy up to $1 billion aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock.
• The filing attaches copies of the information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on the dates noted (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) and reiterates that, under ASX rules, the company must disclose any repurchase transactions on a daily basis.
• The filing also includes the company’s standard forward-looking statements disclosure and is signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchases: up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: daily disclosure of any transactions conducted under the repurchase programs.
• Exhibits: copies of the ASX communications provided as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to this 8-K.
• Filing date and signature: 8-K dated January 14, 2026, signed by Michael L. Bunder.

Why It Matters

• Repurchase programs can reduce outstanding shares over time, which may affect earnings per share and shareholder value; the filing confirms the company’s authorization to repurchase up to $1B of stock.
• Daily ASX reporting increases transparency about actual repurchase activity for investors and regulators, though the filing does not announce any specific purchases or commitments to buy shares.
• The forward-looking statements caution that actual repurchase activity depends on market conditions, stock price, legal constraints and other factors; the company disclaims any obligation to update these statements except as required by law.