News Corporation has announced its intention to repurchase an aggregate of up to US$1 billion of the Company's Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program. As of the latest notification, the total number of securities bought back or in relation to which acceptances have been received is 2,727,071, with a total consideration paid or payable of US$66,176,482.05. The highest price paid for these securities was US$27.21 on 02/02/2026, while the lowest price paid was US$22.20 on 09/02/2026.
The company has disclosed its intention to buy back a maximum number of securities and has indicated that it is authorized to acquire up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of the Company’s Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock. However, as of the latest notification, the company has purchased approximately US$105,264,221 worth of Class A and Class B shares under the 2025 Repurchase Program.
The anticipated date for the buy-back to occur is 22/9/2021, and the Company has stated that the buy-back does not require security holder approval and there are no restrictions on foreign participation in the buy-back. The buy-back is being conducted for cash consideration in US dollars and is intended to enhance shareholder value. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -1.69%, and are now trading at a price of $26.25. For the full picture, make sure to review NEWS CORP's 8-K report.
