News Corp files daily buy-back notice for 2025 program

News Corporation filed a daily buy-back notification with the Australian Securities Exchange, reporting transactions under its 2025 Repurchase Program. The filing, dated October 2, 2026, details securities bought back on October 1, 2026, as well as activity prior to that date.

The company stated it intends to repurchase up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock from time to time. The repurchases are subject to market conditions and other factors. News Corporation specified that no ASX-listed capital distribution instruments will be repurchased under these programs. The stated reason for the buy-back is to enhance shareholder value.

According to the notification, the company bought back 12,671,326 shares before October 1 and 62,323 shares on October 1. The total consideration paid or payable for these securities was US$332,336,476.89 for the pre-October 1 trades and US$1,769,487.08 for the October 1 trades.

The filing provides specific price data for the transactions. The highest price paid was US$31.58 on August 27, 2026, and the lowest price paid was US$22.20 on February 9, 2026. For the specific October 1 transaction, the highest price paid was US$28.72 and the lowest was US$28.20. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is identified as the broker offering to buy back the securities on the entity's behalf.

News Corporation holds an ARBN of 163882933 and trades under the ASX issuer code NWS. The total number of Class A common stocks on issue is listed as 359,143,232 in the filing. The buy-back does not require security holder approval, and there are no restrictions on foreign participation or other conditions that must be satisfied before the offer becomes unconditional.