News Corporation has provided an update on its buy-back program, announcing that as of March 6, 2026, the company has purchased approximately US$98,696,721 worth of Class A and Class B shares under the 2025 Repurchase Program. The total number of securities bought back or in relation to which acceptances have been received was 2,553,709 on the previous day, with a total consideration paid or payable for the securities amounting to US$61,964,010.82 and US$2,105,160.77.
The highest price paid for securities was US$27.21 on February 2, 2026, while the lowest price paid was US$22.20 on February 9, 2026. The company also disclosed that it may purchase up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program.
The buy-back program aims to enhance shareholder value and has no restrictions on foreign participation or security holder approval requirements. The anticipated date for the buy-back to occur is September 22, 2021.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC has been named as the broker who will offer to buy back securities on the entity’s behalf, and the buy-back is being conducted for a cash consideration in US dollars.
With this update, News Corporation continues to demonstrate its commitment to returning value to shareholders through its buy-back program. Today the company's shares have moved -1.69% to a price of $26.25. For the full picture, make sure to review NEWS CORP's 8-K report.
