News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS) details $1B buyback disclosures to ASX

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

News Corporation reported that under its existing stock repurchase programs it is authorized to buy back up to $1 billion in total of its Class A and Class B common shares. The company explains that, under Australian Securities Exchange rules, it must provide the ASX with daily disclosure of any repurchase transactions and also includes repurchase information in its quarterly and annual reports.

The filing attaches as exhibits the information supplied to the ASX and notes that these materials contain forward-looking statements about potential future share repurchases. News Corporation emphasizes that actual repurchase activity may differ due to factors such as changes in its share price, overall market conditions, securities laws and alternative investment opportunities, and states it does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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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 16, 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 20, 2026

FAQ

What did News Corporation (NWS) disclose in this 8-K filing?

News Corporation described its existing stock repurchase programs, under which it is authorized to acquire up to $1 billion of its Class A and Class B common stock, and furnished as exhibits the information it provides daily to the Australian Securities Exchange regarding any repurchase transactions.

How large are News Corporations authorized share repurchase programs?

The company is authorized to repurchase, from time to time, up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its outstanding Class A common stock and Class B common stock under its stock repurchase programs.

Which News Corporation shares are covered by the repurchase programs?

The repurchase programs cover News Corporations Class A common stock and Class B common stock, each with a par value of $0.01 per share.

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

Under Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) rules, News Corporation must give the ASX daily disclosure of transactions executed under its stock repurchase programs, if any. Copies of this ASX information are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.

What risks could affect News Corporations share repurchase activity?

The company notes that actual repurchases may be affected by changes in the market price of its stock, general market conditions, applicable securities laws and alternative investment opportunities, as well as other risks and uncertainties described in its SEC filings.

How does News Corporation treat the forward-looking statements about repurchases?

News Corporation states that its comments on intended future repurchases are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, may differ materially from actual results, and are made only as of the date of the report. The company disclaims any obligation to update them except as required by law or regulation.