NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on March 30, 2026, reporting disclosures it provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding its ongoing stock repurchase program. The company is authorized to buy back, from time to time, up to $1 billion aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock. The filing attaches copies of the information furnished to the ASX (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) and reiterates that those communications contain forward-looking statements.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions made under the repurchase program.
• Filing date and signatory: Form 8-K filed March 30, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.
• Forward‑looking statements: the disclosures include statements about intent to repurchase shares and note risks (market price, market conditions, legal limits, alternative investments); no obligation to update those statements except as required by law.

Why It Matters The filing confirms News Corp’s existing authority and intent to repurchase up to $1 billion of stock, and that any buyback activity will be reported daily to the ASX, giving investors more timely transparency into buyback activity. Share repurchases can reduce outstanding share count and potentially support per‑share metrics, but actual repurchases depend on market conditions and legal requirements as noted in the filing.