NWS Files 8-K with ASX Exhibits and Notes Possible Stock Buybacks

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

News Corporation filed a Form 8-K reporting a material event dated September 15, 2025. The report states that copies of information provided to the ASX are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2. That attached information contains customary forward-looking statements and specifically references the Company’s intent to repurchase, from time to time, its Class A and Class B common stock. No purchase program size, timeline, authorization details, or dollar amounts are disclosed in the filing text provided. The filing notes the forward-looking statements are subject to market and regulatory risks and will not be updated except as required by law.

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Corporate Governance Analyst

8-K attaches ASX disclosures and mentions potential share repurchases without details.

The filing confirms that News Corporation provided two exhibits to the ASX (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) and that those exhibits include forward-looking statements including an intent to repurchase Class A and Class B common stock. The 8-K text does not disclose any authorization amount, timing, or repurchase mechanism.

This matters because repurchase language can signal capital-allocation intent, but here no quantitative authorization or program details are disclosed in the document provided, limiting immediate investor impact.

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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): September 15, 2025

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: September 16, 2025

FAQ

What did News Corp (NWS) disclose in the 8-K dated September 15, 2025?

The 8-K states that copies of information provided to the ASX are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 and that those exhibits contain forward-looking statements, including an intent to repurchase Class A and Class B common stock.

Did News Corp disclose the size or timing of any share repurchase program in this filing?

No. The filing references an intent to repurchase shares but does not disclose any specific amounts, timelines, or authorization details in the provided text.

Where can I find the attached exhibits referenced in the 8-K?

The filing refers to Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 as copies of information provided to the ASX; those exhibits should be available as attachments to the full 8-K filing on the SEC or company investor website.

Are the forward-looking statements in the 8-K binding on News Corp?

No. The filing states the forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are subject to risks; News Corp disclaims any obligation to update them except as required by law.

Does this 8-K include financial statements or earnings information?

No. The provided text identifies Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) and lists exhibits but does not include financial tables or earnings figures.