NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on March 16, 2026, to provide updates and copies of information the company supplied to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding its stock repurchase program. The company reiterated that it is authorized to buy up to $1 billion of its Class A and Class B common stock and that ASX rules require daily disclosure of any transactions made under the program.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• Filing date: March 16, 2026; Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are the copies of the information provided to the ASX on the dates shown in those exhibits.
• Ongoing reporting: the company also discloses repurchase activity in its quarterly and annual SEC reports.
• Forward-looking statements: the materials include forward-looking statements about the company's intent to repurchase shares and note that actual activity may vary due to market conditions and other factors.

Why It Matters This filing confirms News Corporation’s ongoing authority and intent to repurchase up to $1 billion of its stock and provides the public copies of ASX disclosures about any repurchase transactions. For investors, buyback programs can affect share supply and potentially support the stock price, but the filing makes clear actual repurchases depend on market conditions and company decisions and are not guaranteed.