News Corp Reports Daily Stock Repurchase Activity Under $1B Buyback Program

Overview

On October 16, 2026, News Corporation filed a Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to disclose daily share repurchase program activity in accordance with the listing rules of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Key Highlights

• Program Authorization: The Company maintains a stock repurchase program authorized to acquire up to an aggregate of $1 billion of Class A and Class B common stock.
• Daily Execution (October 15, 2026):
  • Class A Common Stock Repurchased: 54,641 shares
  • Total Consideration Paid: $1,643,191.47
  • Day's High / Low Price: $30.22 / $29.85 per share
• Cumulative Repurchases to Date (Class A): 13,279,192 shares for a total consideration of $349,914,052.08.
• Broker: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

Market & Trading Significance

This filing represents standard, recurring compliance reporting required by the ASX for dual-listed companies operating open-market repurchase programs. Because these transactions reflect normal program execution rather than unexpected material corporate developments or discretionary insider transactions, the immediate trading significance is Low.