This is routine disclosure of ongoing buyback activity. The company is actively executing its $1 billion share repurchase program, but this specific filing does not announce any new or expanded buyback authorization. Monitor future filings for additional repurchase disclosures.
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Executive Summary
News Corp reported daily stock repurchases under its $1 billion share buyback program, purchasing 5.1 million Class A shares for $123.1 million and 2.5 million Class B shares for $68.3 million on April 17, 2026. This is routine disclosure of ongoing buyback activity.
Key Facts
- News Corp repurchased 5,054,122 Class A shares for $123,108,093.11 on April 17, 2026
- The company repurchased 2,467,821 Class B shares for $68,251,650.47 on April 17, 2026
- Total consideration paid on April 17 was $191,359,743.58
- Total amount spent under the $1 billion buyback program reached $194,433,602 as of April 17
- This is a routine daily disclosure of stock repurchases under an existing buyback program
Financial Impact
Total buyback spending reached $194.4 million under the $1 billion program, with $191.4 million spent on April 17 alone
Risk Factors
- Large share repurchases could impact cash reserves if sustained at this pace
- The buyback program may be discontinued or modified in the future
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000081 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260417.htm | 0001564708-26-000081 |
| Document: nws-20260417.htm | 0001564708-26-000081 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000081-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000081 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000081-index.html | 0001564708-26-000081 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000081.txt | 0001564708-26-000081 |
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