News Corp Discloses Daily Share Repurchase Activity Under $1B Buyback Program

Summary of Filing

On September 21, 2026, News Corporation filed a Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to disclose daily share repurchase notifications furnished to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) pursuant to ASX listing rules.

Transaction & Program Breakdown

• Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1.0 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock (authorized July 15, 2025).
• Class A Common Stock Activity (September 18, 2026):
  • Shares Repurchased: 58,482 shares
  • Consideration Paid: $1,739,974.01
  • Highest Price Paid on Date: $30.05
  • Average Price Paid: ~$29.75 per share
  • Cumulative Class A Shares Repurchased: 12,180,424 shares for a cumulative consideration of ~$318.21 million.
  • Broker Facilitating Trades: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

Market Impact & Significance

• Significance: Low. This filing reflects standard, recurring daily compliance reporting required by the ASX for dual-listed companies executing open-market buybacks.
• The repurchase rate demonstrates ongoing execution under the company's capital return program without signaling unexpected operational or strategic shifts.