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News Corp (Nasdaq: NWSA) updates $1B buyback with March 31 purchases

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News Corporation is continuing its stock repurchase activity under its previously authorized US$1 billion share buyback program covering Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock. The company files copies of its Australian Securities Exchange notifications as exhibits.

ASX Appendix 3C daily buy-back reports dated 01/04/2026 show recent on-market purchases of both share classes executed through Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, including millions of shares repurchased for tens of millions of US dollars across a price range that reflects market trading during February and March 2026.

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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Repurchase authorization US$1 billion Maximum aggregate Class A and B buy-back under 2025 Repurchase Program
Shares outstanding (class 1) 366,050,844 shares Total securities on issue in one class subject to buy-back
Shares outstanding (class 2) 141,420,202 shares Total securities on issue in second class subject to buy-back
Cumulative shares bought back (set 1) 4,053,958 shares Total securities bought back before 31/03/2026 in one Appendix 3C
Consideration for buy-backs (set 1) US$98,241,682.99 Total paid for 4,053,958 shares in one Appendix 3C
Cumulative shares bought back (set 2) 1,967,985 shares Total securities bought back before 31/03/2026 in second Appendix 3C
Consideration for buy-backs (set 2) US$53,956,881.45 Total paid for 1,967,985 shares in second Appendix 3C
Highest repurchase prices US$27.21 and US$31.40 Highest prices paid in recent on-market buy-backs for two classes
Repurchase Program financial
"under News Corporation's stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program")"
A repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the open market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued and can be a sign of financial strength.
on-market buy-back financial
"Employee share scheme buy-back On-market buy-back Equal access"
Appendix 3C regulatory
"Appendix 3C Notification of buy-back Information or documents"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Such information contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Equal access scheme buy-back financial
"On-market buy-back Equal access scheme buy-back Selective buy-back"
Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock financial
"Repurchase program for up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of the Company’s Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock"
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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): March 31, 2026
newslogo.jpg
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 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 News Corporation's (the "Company's") stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program"), 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 Program, if any. The Company also discloses information concerning the Repurchase Program 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: April 1, 2026


+Rule 3.8A
Appendix 3C
Notification of buy-back
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
*Denotes minimum information required for first lodgement of this form, with exceptions provided in specific notes for certain questions. The balance of the information, where applicable, must be provided as soon as reasonably practicable by the entity.
Part 1 – Entity and announcement details
Question noQuestionAnswer
1.1
*Name of entity
We (the entity named above) provide the following information about our buy-back
NEWS CORPORATION
1.2
*Registration type and number
Please supply your ABN, ARSN, ARBN, ACN or another registration type and number (if you supply another registration type, please specify both the type of registration and the registration number).
ARBN 163882933
1.3*ASX issuer codeNWS
1.4
*The announcement is
Select whichever is applicable.
New announcement
Update/amendment to previous announcement
Cancellation of previous announcement
Daily buy-back notification
Not applicable for selective buy-backs
(complete Part 4)
Final buy-back notification
(complete Part 5)
1.4b
*Reason for update
Answer this question if your response to Q 1.4 is “Update/amendment to previous announcement”.

1.4c
*Date of initial notification of buy-back
Answer this question if your response to Q 1.4 is “Update/amendment to previous announcement” or “Cancellation of previous announcement”.
1.4d
*Date of previous announcement to this update
Answer this question if your response to Q 1.4 is “Update/amendment to previous announcement”.
1.5*Date of this announcement01/04/2026
1.6
*Class of +securities the subject of the buy-back:
Note: only one type of buy-back for one class of security can be advised in this notification. If a buy-back extends to more than one class of security, a separate notification is required for each class.
ASX Security Code: NWSAA
Security Description: COMMON STOCK CLASS A
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
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    Appendix 3C
    Notification of buy-back
Part 2 –Type of buy-back
Question No.QuestionAnswer
2.1
*The type of buy-back is
Note this form is not required for minimum holding buy-backs (i.e. buy-backs of unmarketable parcels). The only notification required to ASX for a minimum holding buy-back is the lodgement of an Appendix 3H within 5 business days of the completion of the minimum holding buy-back notifying ASX of the cancellation of the securities bought back in accordance with listing rule 3.8A.
Employee share scheme buy-back
On-market buy-back
Equal access scheme buy-back
Selective buy-back
Other buy-back
Select one item.
Note: “Other buy-back” does not include a minimum holding buy-back. The section “Other buy-back” will generally only be applicable to an entity established outside Australia.
2.2
Please describe the type of buy-back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Other buy-back”.
Repurchase program for up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of the Company’s Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock authorized as of July 15, 2025 (the “2025 Repurchase Program”). Subject to market conditions and the market price of the Company’s stock, as well as other factors, the Company intends to repurchase, from time to time, in the open market or otherwise, a combination of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock. No ASX-listed CDIs will be repurchased in these programs.

Part 3 –Buy-back details
Part 3A – Details of +securities, price and reason
3A.1*Total number of +securities on issue in the class of +securities to be bought back366,050,844
3A.2
*Total number of +securities proposed to be bought back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Employee share scheme buy-back, “Selective buy-back” or “Other buy-back”.
The Company may purchase up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program.
3A.4
*Does the entity intend to buy back a minimum number of +securities
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”.
No
3A.5
*Does the entity intend to buy back a maximum number of securities?
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”
Yes
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
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    Appendix 3C
    Notification of buy-back
3A.5a
*Maximum number of +securities proposed to be bought back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back” and your response to Q 3A.5 is “Yes”.
The Company may purchase up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program.
3A.6
*Name of broker or brokers who will offer to buy back +securities on the entity’s behalf
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
3A.9
*Are the +securities being bought back for a cash consideration?
Note: if the securities are being bought back for nil cash consideration, answer this question “No”.
Yes
3A.9a
*Is the price to be paid for +securities bought back known?
Answer this question if your response to Q 3A.9 is “Yes”.
No
3A.9a(i)
*In what currency will the buy-back consideration be paid?
Answer this question if your response to Q 3A.9 is “Yes”.
Note: all prices below are to be expressed in this currency.
USD – US Dollar
3A.12
*Reason for buy-back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Other buy-back”.
To enhance shareholder value

Part 3B – Buy-back restrictions and conditions

3B.1
*Does the buy-back require security holder approval?
Disregard any security holder approval that has already been obtained.
No
3B.2
*Are there any restrictions on foreign participation in the buy-back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Equal access scheme buy-back”, “Selective buy-back” or “Other buy-back”.
No
3B.3
*Are there any other conditions that need to be satisfied before the buy-back offer becomes unconditional
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Employee share scheme buy-back, “Equal access scheme buy-back”, “Selective buy-back” or “Other buy-back”
No

Part 3C - Key dates
Employee Share Scheme, Selective and Other Buy-Backs
Answer the questions in this part if your response to Q 2.1 is “Employee share scheme buy-back”, “Selective buy-back” or “Other buy-back”
3C.1
*Anticipated date buy-back will occur
22/9/2021

Part 3D – Other information
3D.1Any other information the entity wishes to notify to ASX about the buy-back

+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
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    Appendix 3C
    Notification of buy-back

Part 4 – Daily buy-back notification
Answer the questions in this part if your response to Q 2.1 is “Employee share scheme buy-back”, “On-market buy-back”, “Equal access share scheme buy-back” or “Other buy-back”) and you are giving a daily buy-back notification under listing rule 3.8A.
A daily buy-back notification must be submitted for these types of buy-backs at least half an hour before the commencement of trading on the business day after any day on which securities are bought back (per listing rule 3.8A).
4.1*Date of this notification01/04/2026
4.2*Previous day on which +securities were bought back31/03/2026
Before previous dayOn previous day
4.3*Total number of +securities bought back, or in relation to which acceptances have been received4,053,95876,679
4.4*Total consideration paid or payable for the +securities US$98,241,682.99
US$1,918,707.95
4.5
*Highest price paid
Answer these questions if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”.
US$27.21
*Date highest price was paid: 02/02/2026
US$25.38
4.6
*Lowest price paid
Answer these questions if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”.
US$22.20
*Date lowest price was paid: 09/02/2026
US$24.63
4.8
*If the entity has disclosed an intention to buy back a maximum number of +securities, the remaining number of +securities to be bought back as at the end of the previous day
Note: ASX has calculated this number for you based on previous notifications. If it is not correct, please amend it to the correct number and consider whether any updates need to be made to previous notifications.
The company is authorized to acquire up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of the Company’s Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program. To date, the company has purchased approximately US$155,218,691 worth of Class A and Class B shares (based on total consideration paid) under the 2025 Repurchase Program.

Introduced 05/06/21
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
5 June 2021        Page 4
+Rule 3.8A
Appendix 3C
Notification of buy-back
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
*Denotes minimum information required for first lodgement of this form, with exceptions provided in specific notes for certain questions. The balance of the information, where applicable, must be provided as soon as reasonably practicable by the entity.
Part 1 – Entity and announcement details
Question noQuestionAnswer
1.1
*Name of entity
We (the entity named above) provide the following information about our buy-back
NEWS CORPORATION
1.2
*Registration type and number
Please supply your ABN, ARSN, ARBN, ACN or another registration type and number (if you supply another registration type, please specify both the type of registration and the registration number).
ARBN 163882933
1.3*ASX issuer codeNWS
1.4
*The announcement is
Select whichever is applicable.
New announcement
Update/amendment to previous announcement
Cancellation of previous announcement
Daily buy-back notification
Not applicable for selective buy-backs
(complete Part 4)
Final buy-back notification
(complete Part 5)
1.4b
*Reason for update
Answer this question if your response to Q 1.4 is “Update/amendment to previous announcement”.

1.4c
*Date of initial notification of buy-back
Answer this question if your response to Q 1.4 is “Update/amendment to previous announcement” or “Cancellation of previous announcement”.
1.4d
*Date of previous announcement to this update
Answer this question if your response to Q 1.4 is “Update/amendment to previous announcement”.
1.5*Date of this announcement01/04/2026
1.6
*Class of +securities the subject of the buy-back:
Note: only one type of buy-back for one class of security can be advised in this notification. If a buy-back extends to more than one class of security, a separate notification is required for each class.
ASX Security Code: NWSAB
Security Description: COMMON STOCK CLASS B
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
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    Appendix 3C
    Notification of buy-back
Part 2 –Type of buy-back
Question No.QuestionAnswer
2.1
*The type of buy-back is
Note this form is not required for minimum holding buy-backs (i.e. buy-backs of unmarketable parcels). The only notification required to ASX for a minimum holding buy-back is the lodgement of an Appendix 3H within 5 business days of the completion of the minimum holding buy-back notifying ASX of the cancellation of the securities bought back in accordance with listing rule 3.8A.
Employee share scheme buy-back
On-market buy-back
Equal access scheme buy-back
Selective buy-back
Other buy-back
Select one item.
Note: “Other buy-back” does not include a minimum holding buy-back. The section “Other buy-back” will generally only be applicable to an entity established outside Australia.
2.2
Please describe the type of buy-back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Other buy-back”.
Repurchase program for up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of the Company’s Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock authorized as of July 15, 2025 (the “2025 Repurchase Program”). Subject to market conditions and the market price of the Company’s stock, as well as other factors, the Company intends to repurchase, from time to time, in the open market or otherwise, a combination of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock. No ASX-listed CDIs will be repurchased in these programs.

Part 3 –Buy-back details
Part 3A – Details of +securities, price and reason
3A.1*Total number of +securities on issue in the class of +securities to be bought back141,420,202
3A.2
*Total number of +securities proposed to be bought back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Employee share scheme buy-back, “Selective buy-back” or “Other buy-back”.
The Company may purchase up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program.
3A.4
*Does the entity intend to buy back a minimum number of +securities
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”.
No
3A.5
*Does the entity intend to buy back a maximum number of securities?
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”
Yes
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
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    Appendix 3C
    Notification of buy-back
3A.5a
*Maximum number of +securities proposed to be bought back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back” and your response to Q 3A.5 is “Yes”.
The Company may purchase up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program.
3A.6
*Name of broker or brokers who will offer to buy back +securities on the entity’s behalf
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
3A.9
*Are the +securities being bought back for a cash consideration?
Note: if the securities are being bought back for nil cash consideration, answer this question “No”.
Yes
3A.9a
*Is the price to be paid for +securities bought back known?
Answer this question if your response to Q 3A.9 is “Yes”.
No
3A.9a(i)
*In what currency will the buy-back consideration be paid?
Answer this question if your response to Q 3A.9 is “Yes”.
Note: all prices below are to be expressed in this currency.
USD – US Dollar
3A.12
*Reason for buy-back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Other buy-back”.
To enhance shareholder value

Part 3B – Buy-back restrictions and conditions

3B.1
*Does the buy-back require security holder approval?
Disregard any security holder approval that has already been obtained.
No
3B.2
*Are there any restrictions on foreign participation in the buy-back
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Equal access scheme buy-back”, “Selective buy-back” or “Other buy-back”.
No
3B.3
*Are there any other conditions that need to be satisfied before the buy-back offer becomes unconditional
Answer this question if your response to Q 2.1 is “Employee share scheme buy-back, “Equal access scheme buy-back”, “Selective buy-back” or “Other buy-back”
No

Part 3C - Key dates
Employee Share Scheme, Selective and Other Buy-Backs
Answer the questions in this part if your response to Q 2.1 is “Employee share scheme buy-back”, “Selective buy-back” or “Other buy-back”
3C.1
*Anticipated date buy-back will occur
22/9/2021

Part 3D – Other information
3D.1Any other information the entity wishes to notify to ASX about the buy-back

+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
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    Appendix 3C
    Notification of buy-back

Part 4 – Daily buy-back notification
Answer the questions in this part if your response to Q 2.1 is “Employee share scheme buy-back”, “On-market buy-back”, “Equal access share scheme buy-back” or “Other buy-back”) and you are giving a daily buy-back notification under listing rule 3.8A.
A daily buy-back notification must be submitted for these types of buy-backs at least half an hour before the commencement of trading on the business day after any day on which securities are bought back (per listing rule 3.8A).
4.1*Date of this notification01/04/2026
4.2*Previous day on which +securities were bought back31/03/2026
Before previous dayOn previous day
4.3*Total number of +securities bought back, or in relation to which acceptances have been received1,967,98538,321
4.4*Total consideration paid or payable for the +securitiesUS$53,956,881.45
US$1,101,418.35
4.5
*Highest price paid
Answer these questions if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”.
US$31.40
*Date highest price was paid: 02/02/2026
US$29.21
4.6
*Lowest price paid
Answer these questions if your response to Q 2.1 is “On-market buy-back”.
US$25.49
*Date lowest price was paid: 13/02/2026
US$28.28
4.8
*If the entity has disclosed an intention to buy back a maximum number of +securities, the remaining number of +securities to be bought back as at the end of the previous day
Note: ASX has calculated this number for you based on previous notifications. If it is not correct, please amend it to the correct number and consider whether any updates need to be made to previous notifications.
The company is authorized to acquire up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of the Company’s Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program. To date, the company has purchased approximately US$155,218,691 worth of Class A and Class B shares (based on total consideration paid) under the 2025 Repurchase Program.

Introduced 05/06/21
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms
5 June 2021        Page 4

FAQ

What buyback program is News Corporation (NWS) using in this 8-K?

News Corporation is using its 2025 Repurchase Program, which authorizes repurchases of up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock, subject to market conditions and other factors.

How many News Corporation shares were recently bought back under the program?

ASX notifications attached to the filing show recent buy-backs including 4,053,958 and 1,967,985 shares on a cumulative basis for two classes, plus additional daily amounts, demonstrating ongoing share repurchase activity through the open market.

What amounts has News Corporation paid for recent share repurchases?

For recent periods, the filing shows total consideration of US$98,241,682.99 and US$53,956,881.45 for respective buy-back tranches, plus smaller daily amounts, reflecting cash spent to retire Class A and Class B common stock.

What price range has News Corporation paid for its share buy-backs?

The ASX Appendix 3C disclosures indicate highest prices of US$27.21 and US$31.40 and lowest prices of US$22.20 and US$25.49 for recent on‑market repurchases, illustrating the trading range at which the company has been buying.

Does News Corporation need shareholder approval for this buyback activity?

The Appendix 3C forms state that the buy-back under the 2025 Repurchase Program does not require security holder approval and indicate there are no additional conditions or foreign participation restrictions applying to these repurchases.

Which broker is executing News Corporation’s share repurchases?

The disclosures identify Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as the broker engaged to buy back securities on News Corporation’s behalf for on‑market transactions under the 2025 Repurchase Program, according to the ASX Appendix 3C forms.

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