NWSA · 8-K · 20261005PR000215

Capital Return Program

NEWS CORP · 2026-10-05 · Importance 50 · Surprise 24 · In source text

NEWS Corporation’s 2025 Repurchase Program authorizes up to US$1 billion of Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock, with repurchases subject to market conditions, stock price, and other factors. As of the October 5, 2026 notification, the company had spent approximately US$512.1 million under the program. On October 2, 2026, it bought back 62,323 shares for US$1,787,791.35; cumulative purchases before that day were 12,733,649 shares for US$334,105,963.97. The program excludes ASX-listed CDIs, and the stated reason for the buy-back is to enhance shareholder value.

Key facts

• NEWS CORP’s 2025 Repurchase Program, authorized July 15, 2025, allows repurchases of up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock; no ASX-listed CDIs will be repurchased under the programs. source
• NEWS CORP reported 12,733,649 securities bought back before the previous day, for total consideration of US$334,105,963.97. source
• NEWS CORP had purchased approximately US$512,127,133 worth of Class A and Class B shares under the 2025 Repurchase Program, based on total consideration paid, as of the notification. source
• NEWS CORP intends to repurchase a combination of Class A and Class B common stock from time to time, in the open market or otherwise, subject to market conditions, its stock price and other factors. source
• NEWS CORP’s highest buyback price before the previous day was US$31.58, paid on 27/08/2026; on the previous day the highest price was US$28.96. source
• NEWS CORP’s lowest buyback price before the previous day was US$22.20, paid on 09/02/2026; on the previous day the lowest price was US$28.31. source
• NEWS CORP reported buying back 62,323 securities on the previous day, for total consideration of US$1,787,791.35. source
• NEWS CORP’s buyback does not require security holder approval. source

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