News Corporation (NWS) updates ASX on buyback; up to $1B

News Corporation filed an 8-K noting ongoing disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange about its stock repurchase programs.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/27/2025 - 06:41 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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News Corporation filed an 8-K noting ongoing disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange about its stock repurchase programs. As previously reported, the Company is authorized to repurchase, from time to time, up to $1 billion in aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock.

The filing attaches ASX updates as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and includes cautionary language that any repurchases depend on factors such as stock price, market conditions, securities laws and alternative opportunities. The Company states these forward‑looking statements are made as of the report date and disclaims any obligation to update them except as required by law.

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Routine update: ASX buyback disclosures; up to $1 billion authorized.

News Corporation reaffirmed that its repurchase programs permit buying up to $1 billion of Class A and Class B shares. The 8-K primarily furnishes to U.S. investors the same information provided daily to the ASX, with exhibits compiling those updates.

This is administrative and does not announce new terms or execution levels. Actual buybacks depend on market price, conditions, and legal constraints, per the stated risk factors.

If subsequent reports quantify executed repurchases, those figures will indicate cash deployment pace and potential share count effects.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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

It furnished information provided to the ASX regarding its stock repurchase programs and attached that information as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

How large is News Corporation’s share repurchase authorization?

The Company is authorized to repurchase, from time to time, up to $1 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock.

Which share classes are covered by the repurchase programs for NWS?

Both Class A and Class B common stock are covered.

Why are ASX updates mentioned for News Corporation (NWS)?

Under ASX rules, the Company provides daily disclosure of transactions pursuant to the repurchase programs; the 8-K attaches copies of those disclosures.

Does the filing commit News Corporation to buy back shares?

It includes forward-looking statements about intent to repurchase from time to time, subject to factors like stock price, market conditions, and applicable securities laws.

What exhibits are included in this 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 contain the ASX information; Exhibit 104 is the cover page interactive data file.

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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): October 24, 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:

☐ 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)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ 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 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: October 27, 2025