News Corp Reports Daily Stock Repurchase of Class A Shares Under $1B Buyback Program

Overview

On November 2, 2026, News Corporation filed a Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to provide daily transaction disclosures for its ongoing stock repurchase program, as mandated by the rules of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Transaction Details

• Program Authorization: Up to an aggregate of US$1.0 billion of Class A and Class B common stock authorized as of July 15, 2025.
• Security Class: Class A Common Stock (NWSA / ASX: NWSAA)
• Daily Repurchase Date: November 2, 2026
• Shares Repurchased on Previous Day: 58,482 shares
• Daily Consideration Paid: US$1,738,541.20
• Price Range for the Day: Lowest US$29.46 | Highest US$29.915
• Cumulative Repurchases to Date (Class A): 14,008,731 shares totaling approximately US$371.88 million.

Market Impact & Significance

This filing represents a routine disclosure required due to News Corporation's secondary listing on the ASX. Daily repurchases are conducted under the previously authorized $1 billion capital return program and represent standard execution rather than a new corporate action or discretionary insider signal.