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[8-K] NEWS CORP Reports Material Event

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News Corporation filed an 8-K reporting that it provided information to the ASX via Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and disclosed forward-looking statements. The filing states the Company has expressed an intent to repurchase, from time to time, its Class A and Class B common stock, but provides no specific repurchase program details, timelines, authorization amounts, or start/end dates. The filing emphasizes that these statements are management expectations subject to market conditions, securities laws, and other risks, and that the forward-looking statements are made only as of the report date with no obligation to update except as required by law.

News Corporation ha depositato un modulo 8-K indicando di aver fornito informazioni all'ASX tramite gli Exhibits 99.1 e 99.2 e di aver divulgato dichiarazioni previsionali. Il documento afferma l'intento di riacquistare, di tanto in tanto, le azioni comuni di Classe A e di Classe B, ma non offre dettagli specifici sul programma di riacquisto, sulle tempistiche, sugli importi autorizzati o sulle date di inizio/fine. Il documento sottolinea che queste dichiarazioni rappresentano aspettative della direzione soggette a condizioni di mercato, leggi sui valori mobiliari e altri rischi, e che le dichiarazioni previsionali sono formulate solo alla data del rapporto, senza obbligo di aggiornamento salvo quanto previsto dalla legge.

News Corporation presentó un 8-K, informando a la ASX a través de los Anexos 99.1 y 99.2 y divulgando declaraciones prospectivas. El escrito indica la intención de recomprar, de vez en cuando, sus acciones comunes de Clase A y Clase B, pero no ofrece detalles específicos sobre un programa de recompra, plazos, importes autorizados o fechas de inicio y finalización. El documento enfatiza que estas declaraciones son expectativas de la dirección sujetas a las condiciones de mercado, a las leyes de valores y a otros riesgos, y que las declaraciones prospectivas se hacen únicamente a la fecha del informe, sin obligación de actualizar, salvo lo que exija la ley.

News Corporation은 8-K를 제출했고 ASX에 99.1 및 99.2 Exhibits를 통해 정보를 제공했으며 전망 진술을 공시했습니다. 이 문서는 정기적으로 A형 및 B형 보통주를 재매입하겠다는 의도를 표명하지만, 재매입 프로그램의 구체적 내용, 일정, 승인 금액, 시작/종료 날짜 등은 제시하지 않습니다. 이 문서는 이러한 진술이 경영진의 기대이며 시장 상황, 증권법 및 기타 리스크에 좌우된다고 강조하며, 전망 진술은 보고일에 한해 유효하며 법이 요구하는 경우를 제외하고는 업데이트 의무가 없다고 밝힙니다.

News Corporation a déposé un 8-K déclarant avoir fourni des informations à l'ASX via les exposants 99.1 et 99.2 et dévoilant des déclarations prospectives. Le dossier indique une intention de racheter, de temps à autre, ses actions ordinaires de classe A et de classe B, mais ne fournit pas de détails spécifiques sur un programme de rachat, les délais, les montants autorisés ou les dates de début/fin. Le document souligne que ces déclarations relèvent des attentes de la direction et dépendent des conditions de marché, des lois sur les valeurs mobilières et d'autres risques, et que les déclarations prospectives ne s'appliquent qu'à la date du rapport sans obligation de mise à jour sauf si la loi l’exige.

News Corporation hat eine 8-K eingereicht und mitgeteilt, dass Informationen an die ASX über Exhibits 99.1 und 99.2 bereitgestellt wurden und zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen enthalten sind. Die Einreichung besagt, dass das Unternehmen die Absicht hat, von Zeit zu Zeit seine Stammaktien der Klasse A und der Klasse B zurückzukaufen, liefert jedoch keine konkreten Details zu einem Rückkaufprogramm, Zeitplänen, genehmigten Beträgen oder Start-/Endterminen. Die Einreichung betont, dass diese Aussagen Erwartungshaltungen des Managements unter Marktbedingungen, Wertpapiergesetzen und anderen Risiken darstellen und dass die zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen nur zum Datum des Berichts gelten und keine Verpflichtung zur Aktualisierung bestehen, außer gemäß Gesetz.

News Corporation قدمت ملفاً من النوع 8-K أشارت فيه إلى أنها زودت الـ ASX بمعلومات عبر الملحقين 99.1 و99.2 وكشفت عن تصريحات مستقبلية. يذكر الملف أن لدى الشركة نية لإعادة شراء الأسهم العادية من الفئة أ والفئة ب من حين إلى آخر، لكنه لا يقدم تفاصيل محددة عن برنامج إعادة الشراء أو الجداول الزمنية أو المبالغ المصرح بها أو تواريخ البدء/الانتهاء. يؤكد الملف أن هذه التصريحات هي توقعات الإدارة خاضعة لظروف السوق وقوانين الأوراق المالية ومخاطر أخرى، وأن التصريحات المستقبلية تُقدم فقط بتاريخ التقرير ولا توجد إلزامية بالتحديث إلا كما يقتضيه القانون.

News Corporation 已提交一份8-K,表示通过Exhibits 99.1和99.2向ASX提供信息并披露前瞻性声明。文件称公司有< b>不时回购其A类和B类普通股的意图,但未提供具体的回购计划、时间表、授权金额或开始/结束日期等细节。文件强调这些声明是管理层的预期,受市场状况、证券法及其他风险影响,且前瞻性声明仅在报告日期时有效,除非法律要求,否则不承担更新义务。

Positive
  • Company disclosed intent to repurchase Class A and Class B common stock, indicating consideration of shareholder returns
  • Transparency in providing information to the ASX via Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2
Negative
  • No material details provided on repurchase size, timing, authorization, or funding, preventing quantitative assessment
  • Forward-looking statements are qualified and subject to market, legal, and other risks, reducing informational value
  • No obligation to update forward-looking statements beyond legal requirements, limiting ongoing disclosure commitments

Insights

TL;DR: Intent to repurchase shares is disclosed but lacks material specifics, so impact on valuation is unclear.

The filing confirms News Corp's management has communicated an intent to buy back Class A and Class B common stock, which can be a shareholder-friendly action if executed. However, the disclosure contains no quantitative parameters—no authorization size, timing, funding source, or execution plan—so it does not provide a basis to model share-count reduction or EPS accretion. The prominent forward-looking disclaimer highlights execution risk tied to market conditions and regulatory constraints, limiting the immediate investment impact.

TL;DR: Announcement signals possible capital-return consideration but offers no governance-level commitments or board authorization details.

The 8-K notes provision of ASX materials and reiterates forward-looking statement protections. From a governance perspective, meaningful evaluation requires board resolutions or formal repurchase program filings; those are not present here. Without evidence of board authorization, financing arrangements, or tender details, this disclosure is procedural and informational rather than a definitive corporate action. Investors should expect confirmatory filings if a formal program is approved.

News Corporation ha depositato un modulo 8-K indicando di aver fornito informazioni all'ASX tramite gli Exhibits 99.1 e 99.2 e di aver divulgato dichiarazioni previsionali. Il documento afferma l'intento di riacquistare, di tanto in tanto, le azioni comuni di Classe A e di Classe B, ma non offre dettagli specifici sul programma di riacquisto, sulle tempistiche, sugli importi autorizzati o sulle date di inizio/fine. Il documento sottolinea che queste dichiarazioni rappresentano aspettative della direzione soggette a condizioni di mercato, leggi sui valori mobiliari e altri rischi, e che le dichiarazioni previsionali sono formulate solo alla data del rapporto, senza obbligo di aggiornamento salvo quanto previsto dalla legge.

News Corporation presentó un 8-K, informando a la ASX a través de los Anexos 99.1 y 99.2 y divulgando declaraciones prospectivas. El escrito indica la intención de recomprar, de vez en cuando, sus acciones comunes de Clase A y Clase B, pero no ofrece detalles específicos sobre un programa de recompra, plazos, importes autorizados o fechas de inicio y finalización. El documento enfatiza que estas declaraciones son expectativas de la dirección sujetas a las condiciones de mercado, a las leyes de valores y a otros riesgos, y que las declaraciones prospectivas se hacen únicamente a la fecha del informe, sin obligación de actualizar, salvo lo que exija la ley.

News Corporation은 8-K를 제출했고 ASX에 99.1 및 99.2 Exhibits를 통해 정보를 제공했으며 전망 진술을 공시했습니다. 이 문서는 정기적으로 A형 및 B형 보통주를 재매입하겠다는 의도를 표명하지만, 재매입 프로그램의 구체적 내용, 일정, 승인 금액, 시작/종료 날짜 등은 제시하지 않습니다. 이 문서는 이러한 진술이 경영진의 기대이며 시장 상황, 증권법 및 기타 리스크에 좌우된다고 강조하며, 전망 진술은 보고일에 한해 유효하며 법이 요구하는 경우를 제외하고는 업데이트 의무가 없다고 밝힙니다.

News Corporation a déposé un 8-K déclarant avoir fourni des informations à l'ASX via les exposants 99.1 et 99.2 et dévoilant des déclarations prospectives. Le dossier indique une intention de racheter, de temps à autre, ses actions ordinaires de classe A et de classe B, mais ne fournit pas de détails spécifiques sur un programme de rachat, les délais, les montants autorisés ou les dates de début/fin. Le document souligne que ces déclarations relèvent des attentes de la direction et dépendent des conditions de marché, des lois sur les valeurs mobilières et d'autres risques, et que les déclarations prospectives ne s'appliquent qu'à la date du rapport sans obligation de mise à jour sauf si la loi l’exige.

News Corporation hat eine 8-K eingereicht und mitgeteilt, dass Informationen an die ASX über Exhibits 99.1 und 99.2 bereitgestellt wurden und zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen enthalten sind. Die Einreichung besagt, dass das Unternehmen die Absicht hat, von Zeit zu Zeit seine Stammaktien der Klasse A und der Klasse B zurückzukaufen, liefert jedoch keine konkreten Details zu einem Rückkaufprogramm, Zeitplänen, genehmigten Beträgen oder Start-/Endterminen. Die Einreichung betont, dass diese Aussagen Erwartungshaltungen des Managements unter Marktbedingungen, Wertpapiergesetzen und anderen Risiken darstellen und dass die zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen nur zum Datum des Berichts gelten und keine Verpflichtung zur Aktualisierung bestehen, außer gemäß Gesetz.

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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 24, 2025
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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:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading 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 shareNWSThe 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.
104Cover 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 25, 2025


FAQ

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

The 8-K states News Corp provided information to the ASX (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) and disclosed an intent to repurchase Class A and Class B common stock along with forward-looking statement disclaimers.

Does the filing specify the size or timing of the repurchase program?

No. The filing does not provide any authorization amounts, timelines, or start/end dates for repurchases.

Are the repurchase statements guaranteed?

No. The filing labels these as forward-looking statements subject to market conditions, securities laws, and other risks, and disclaims an obligation to update them.

Were financial statements or earnings data included in the filing?

No. The filing lists Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 but contains no financial tables, earnings figures, or material transaction details.

How should investors interpret this disclosure?

The disclosure indicates management consideration of share repurchases but lacks execution details; it should be treated as non-binding intent until a formal program or authorization is announced.
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