This is a routine compliance filing with no new information. The buyback program is progressing at a moderate pace (~42% of authorization used over ~13 months). Monitor next quarterly report for updated cash position and remaining authorization. No immediate trading action warranted.
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Executive Summary
News Corp filed an 8-K to disclose daily buy-back notifications submitted to the ASX for its $1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program. As of August 12, 2026, the company has repurchased approximately $420.6 million in combined Class A and Class B common stock, with $1.8 million in Class A and $0.9 million in Class B bought back on that single day. This is a routine administrative filing to comply with ASX listing rules and provides no new financial data or strategic changes beyond the ongoing buyback execution.
Key Facts
- News Corp is authorized to repurchase up to $1 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program (authorized July 15, 2025).
- As of August 12, 2026, approximately $420.6 million in total consideration has been spent on buybacks under this program.
- On August 12, 2026, the company repurchased 62,323 Class A shares for ~$1.77 million and 27,128 Class B shares for ~$0.88 million.
- The buyback is executed through Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC on the open market.
- The filing is a routine ASX daily buy-back notification, not a new authorization or change in program terms.
Financial Impact
Routine disclosure of ongoing buyback execution; no new financial impact beyond previously authorized $1 billion program. Cumulative spend of ~$420.6M leaves ~$579.4M remaining authorization.
Risk Factors
- Buyback pace may slow if market conditions or cash needs change.
- No guarantee the full $1 billion authorization will be executed.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 12 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (NWSA) — Batch item 1 | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260812.htm | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: nws-20260812.htm | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000179-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000179-index.html | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000179.txt | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| 8-K Filing (NWSA) — Batch item 7 | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260812.htm | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: nws-20260812.htm | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000179-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000179-index.html | 0001564708-26-000179 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000179.txt | 0001564708-26-000179 |
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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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