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News Corp Cancels 440,073 Class A Shares in ASX Buy-Back Move

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  • News Corporation cancelled 440,073 Class A shares on March 27, 2026 via a buy-back program.
  • The small share cancellation adjusts News Corp’s capital structure and slightly concentrates ownership for investors.
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News Corp Cancels 440,073 Class A Shares in ASX Buy-Back Move

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News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh ( (AU:NWS) ) has provided an update.

News Corporation has notified the Australian Securities Exchange of the cessation of 440,073 Class A common shares, listed under the ASX code NWSAA. The shares were cancelled on March 27, 2026, as part of a buy-back, signaling an adjustment to the company’s issued capital structure that may marginally enhance ownership concentration for remaining shareholders.

The announcement formalizes the reduction in the total number of outstanding Class A securities and confirms the transaction’s completion date. While limited in scale relative to the company’s overall capitalization, the cancellation underscores News Corporation’s ongoing use of capital management initiatives to refine its equity base.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NWS) stock is a Buy with a A$44.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh stock, see the AU:NWS Stock Forecast page.

More about News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh

News Corporation operates as a global media and information services company, with activities spanning news publishing, digital media, and related content businesses. The company’s securities trade on the ASX under the code NWS, reflecting its international investor base and focus on listed equity capital markets.

Average Trading Volume: 241,399

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: A$20.48B

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