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title: "News Corp updates US$1B repurchase program; $251.4M repurchased to date"
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description: "News Corp has updated its US$1 billion repurchase program, having repurchased approximately US$251.4 million of Class A and Class B shares to date. The program aims to enhance shareholder value, with purchases funded in USD through Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Recent notifications indicate multiple purchases, including over 6.4 million shares on May 15, 2026."
datetime: "2026-05-18T10:33:01.000Z"
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# News Corp updates US$1B repurchase program; $251.4M repurchased to date

**News Corp reported ongoing repurchases under its 2025 Repurchase Program, having bought approximately US$251,378,067 of Class A and Class B shares to date.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   Announced repurchase program authorized to acquire up to US$1 billion of Class A and Class B stock.
-   Daily ASX notifications for buy-backs filed for 15/05/2026 showing multiple purchases across classes.
-   Total repurchased to date: approximately US$251,378,067 (based on total consideration paid).
-   On 15/05/2026 the company bought millions of shares: totals reported include 6,479,039 and 3,107,076 in different class reports.
-   Repurchases intended to enhance shareholder value; purchases funded in USD via broker Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

Original SEC Filing: NEWS CORP \[ NWS \] - 8-K - May. 18, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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