News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS) outlines $1B Class A and B buyback plans

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

News Corporation filed an update on its existing stock repurchase programs. The company is authorized to buy back up to $1 billion in total of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock under these programs. The update explains that, under Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) rules, News Corp must provide daily disclosure to the ASX of any transactions made under the repurchase programs.

Copies of the information supplied to the ASX are included as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. The company notes that these materials contain forward-looking statements about its intent to repurchase shares from time to time and cautions that actual activity may differ due to stock price movements, market conditions, legal requirements and other risk factors described in its SEC reports.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2026

NEWS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware

001-35769

46-2950970

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission  File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(212) 416-3400

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

NWSA

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

NWS

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01    Other Events. 

As previously reported, under each of News Corporation's (the "Company's") stock repurchase programs (the "Repurchase Programs"), the Company is authorized to acquire from time to time up to $1 billion in the aggregate of the Company's outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Under the rules of the Australian Securities Exchange (the "ASX"), the Company is required to provide to the ASX, on a daily basis, disclosure of transactions pursuant to the Repurchase Programs, if any. The Company also discloses information concerning the Repurchase Programs in the Company's quarterly and annual reports.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are copies of the information provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted therein. Such information contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase, from time to time, the Company's Class A common stock and Class B common stock. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by such statements due to, among other factors, changes in the market price of the Company's stock, general market conditions, applicable securities laws and alternative investment opportunities, as well as the risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The "forward-looking statements" included in such information are made only as of the date of this report. We do not have and do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any "forward-looking statements" to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, and we expressly disclaim any such obligation, except as required by law or regulation.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange on the date noted on Exhibit 99.1.
99.2						Information provided to the Australian Securities Exchange on the date noted on Exhibit 99.2.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			NEWS CORPORATION (REGISTRANT)
			By:						/s/ Michael L. Bunder
									Michael L. Bunder
									Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Dated: January 6, 2026

FAQ

What did News Corporation (NWS) disclose about its stock repurchase programs?

News Corporation disclosed that it is authorized to repurchase, from time to time, up to $1 billion in aggregate of its outstanding Class A and Class B common stock under its stock repurchase programs.

Which News Corporation shares are covered by the $1 billion repurchase authorization?

The authorization covers outstanding Class A common stock and Class B common stock of News Corporation.

Why is News Corporation providing information to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)?

Under ASX rules, News Corporation must give the ASX daily disclosure of any transactions executed under its stock repurchase programs. The company attached this information as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

What are Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 in News Corporation’s 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are copies of the information that News Corporation provided to the ASX on the respective dates noted in each exhibit regarding activity under the repurchase programs.

Does News Corporation commit to repurchasing a specific amount of stock?

No fixed amount is committed. The company states that forward-looking statements about its intent to repurchase shares are subject to uncertainties, including share price, market conditions, securities laws and other risk factors described in its SEC reports.

What caution does News Corporation give about forward-looking statements on buybacks?

News Corporation explains that forward-looking statements about its intent to repurchase Class A and Class B shares may differ materially from actual results due to changes in stock price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, alternative investments and other risks detailed in its SEC filings.