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News Corp Details US$2 Billion Share Repurchase Capacity, Excludes ASX CDIs

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  • News Corp is running sizeable buy-back programs for its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B shares.
  • The company can repurchase up to US$2 billion in stock but will not buy back ASX-listed CDIs under these plans.
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News Corp Details US$2 Billion Share Repurchase Capacity, Excludes ASX CDIs

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

News Corporation has notified the ASX of a daily buy-back of its Class B common stock CDIs, linked to a broader repurchase program covering its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B shares. Under these programs, the company is authorised to repurchase up to US$1 billion of stock under a 2021 repurchase program and an additional US$1 billion under a 2025 repurchase program, targeting its U.S.-listed shares in the open market or otherwise, while explicitly excluding ASX-listed CDIs from being bought back, a move that may influence capital management, share count, and value for holders of its U.S.-listed equity.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NWS) stock is a Hold with a A$49.00 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 is a global media and information services company, with operations spanning news and information publishing, digital media, and related content businesses. Its equity is listed on Nasdaq, with separate Class A and Class B common stock, and Chess Depositary Interests (CDIs) quoted on the ASX representing its shares for Australian investors.

Average Trading Volume: 156,018

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: A$22.82B

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