News Corp Reports Routine Daily Share Repurchase Activity via ASX Notification
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Filing Summary
News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA) - Form 8-K Filing
Event: Stock Repurchase Program Daily ASX Disclosure Filing Date: October 14, 2026 Transaction Date: October 13, 2026
Repurchase Highlights (Class A):
- Shares Repurchased: 58,482
- Consideration: ~$1.73M (Avg ~$29.57/share)
- Total Cumulative Repurchased: 13,220,710 Class A shares
- Program Limit: Up to $1.0B aggregate across Class A and Class B shares
Comprehensive Analysis
Overview of Filing
On October 14, 2026, News Corporation filed a Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) with the SEC. The filing reports routine daily transaction disclosures submitted to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) pursuant to ASX listing rules regarding the company's ongoing share repurchase program.
Key Transaction & Program Details
- Authorized Program Size: Up to an aggregate of US$1.0 billion in News Corp outstanding Class A and Class B common stock (authorized July 15, 2025).
- Class A Daily Repurchase Activity (October 13, 2026):
- Shares Bought Back: 58,482 shares
- Total Consideration: US$1,729,318.59
- Price Range: High of $29.68 to Low of $29.37 per share (~$29.57 volume-weighted average)
- Cumulative Class A Shares Repurchased to Date: 13,220,710 shares totaling approximately US$348.2 million
- Broker: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Market Impact & Significance
The significance is rated Low as this is a standard, regulatory-mandated daily disclosure driven by ASX listing requirements rather than a novel corporate action or unexpected strategic shift. Ongoing repurchases support shareholder yield under the company's existing capital allocation framework.
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