This filing is a routine ASX compliance disclosure; it does not change the buy-back outlook. Monitor the Q1 FY2027 earnings release for updated repurchase pace commentary and any change in capital allocation priorities.
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Executive Summary
News Corp filed an 8-K providing daily buy-back notifications for ASX compliance under its existing $1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program. As of August 7, 2026, the company had repurchased approximately $412.7 million in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock under the program, with $1.79 million in Class A and $0.89 million in Class B shares bought on that single day. This is a routine disclosure of continued execution against an already-authorized program, containing no material new financial data or strategic changes.
Key Facts
- Company is authorized to repurchase up to $1 billion aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program (authorized July 15, 2025).
- As of August 7, 2026, approximately $412,661,424 in total consideration has been spent on repurchases under the program.
- On August 7, 2026, the company bought back 62,323 Class A shares for $1,791,960.75 and 27,128 Class B shares for $890,688.20.
- Goldman Sachs Co. LLC is the broker for on-market buy-backs.
- No ASX-listed CDIs are being repurchased under these programs.
Financial Impact
No material financial impact from this filing — it merely discloses routine daily buy-back activity under an existing $1 billion authorization, with approximately $587 million still available for future repurchases.
Risk Factors
- Risk that the repurchase pace slows if management prioritizes M&A, debt reduction, or other capital needs.
- No guarantee the full $1 billion authorization will be utilized—execution depends on market conditions and alternative opportunities.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000176 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260807.htm | 0001564708-26-000176 |
| Document: nws-20260807.htm | 0001564708-26-000176 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000176-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000176 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000176-index.html | 0001564708-26-000176 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000176.txt | 0001564708-26-000176 |
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Oct 26, 2026 1d ago | 8-K | $30.62 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.12%) |
Oct 26, 2026 1d ago | 8-K | $30.59 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.03%) |
Oct 23, 2026 4d ago | Institutional Cluster | $30.74 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.49%) |
Oct 22, 2026 5d ago | 8-K | $30.74 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.49%) |
Oct 21, 2026 6d ago | 8-K | $31.08 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−3.57%) |
Oct 20, 2026 7d ago | 8-K | $30.43 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−1.51%) |
Oct 19, 2026 8d ago | 8-K | $30.65 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.22%) |
Oct 19, 2026 8d ago | 8-K | $30.06 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−0.30%) |
Oct 16, 2026 11d ago | 8-K | $30.03 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−0.20%) |
Oct 14, 2026 13d ago | 8-K | $30.22 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−0.83%) |
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