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title: "News Corp outlines US$1bn repurchase program; US$242.7m repurchased to date"
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description: "News Corp has announced a US$1 billion repurchase program for its Class A and Class B shares, with approximately US$242.7 million repurchased to date. The company has disclosed that it purchased 6,269,027 shares for US$155 million on May 12, 2026, as part of this program. The repurchase aims to enhance shareholder value and is subject to market conditions. Daily disclosures are provided on the ASX, with filings available as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2."
datetime: "2026-05-13T10:13:00.000Z"
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# News Corp outlines US$1bn repurchase program; US$242.7m repurchased to date

**News Corp disclosed details of its 2025 repurchase program and reported ~US$242.7 million repurchased so far.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   Authorized repurchase program: up to US$1.0 billion of Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B shares.
-   Daily ASX disclosures provided for repurchases; filings attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2.
-   To date the company has bought approximately US$242,675,352 of Class A and B shares under the 2025 program.
-   On 12 May 2026 purchased 6,269,027 shares for US$155,028,662.84 across classes; additional daily totals reported.
-   Repurchase rationale: to enhance shareholder value; purchases subject to market conditions and price.

Original SEC Filing: NEWS CORP \[ NWS \] - 8-K - May. 12, 2026

**Disclaimer**

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