Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, combining Fox's television assets with one of the nation's largest streaming platforms. According to CNBC, Fox will acquire Roku for $160 per share in a cash-and-stock transaction, funding the cash portion with a combination of cash on hand and new debt.
Key Takeaways
Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire Roku for $22 billion, combining Fox's television assets with Roku's streaming platform that reaches 100 million households. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 and will make Fox shareholders own about 73% of the combined company.
- Fox Corp. acquires Roku for $22 billion in a cash-and-stock deal
- Deal combines Fox's live programming with Roku's streaming platform reaching 100 million households
- Transaction expected to close in the first half of 2027, with Fox shareholders owning 73% of the combined company
- Acquisition aims to strengthen Fox's position as audiences shift from traditional TV to streaming
- Deal includes $400 million in projected annual cost savings
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 6 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Value | Broad Agreement | $22 billion acquisition deal | |
| Share Price | Broad Agreement | $160 per share in cash-and-stock transaction | |
| Expected Closing Date | Broad Agreement | First half of 2027 | |
| Shareholder Ownership Post-deal | Broad Agreement | Fox shareholders own ~73%, Roku shareholders own ~27% | |
| Cost Savings | Broad Agreement | $400 million in annual cost savings | |
| Fox's Streaming Presence | Broad Agreement | Limited to the free-to-watch service Tubi |
Deal Value
Broad Agreement$22 billion acquisition deal
Share Price
Broad Agreement$160 per share in cash-and-stock transaction
Expected Closing Date
Broad AgreementFirst half of 2027
Shareholder Ownership Post-deal
Broad AgreementFox shareholders own ~73%, Roku shareholders own ~27%
Cost Savings
Broad Agreement$400 million in annual cost savings
Fox's Streaming Presence
Broad AgreementLimited to the free-to-watch service Tubi
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The combined company would rank as the third-largest player in U.S. television based on share of viewing, according to Fox. The deal combines Fox's portfolio of live programming, including Fox News and broadcasts of NFL, MLB, and FIFA World Cup events, with Roku's streaming platform, which reaches about 100 million households.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027. Once the deal closes, Fox shareholders are expected to own around 73% of the combined company, while Roku shareholders will own approximately 27%, according to CBS News. The acquisition comes as media companies compete for viewers migrating from traditional television to streaming services.
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch called it a 'defining moment' for the company. He noted that Fox was both an early investor in Roku and a longtime commercial partner, according to CNBC. The deal is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.
The acquisition follows other major consolidation moves in the entertainment industry. Last year, Walt Disney Co. announced it would integrate Hulu and Disney+ into a single app. Additionally, the Justice Department cleared the way for Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in an $110 billion deal.
According to The Guardian, Fox's acquisition of Roku is its first major move since Lachlan Murdoch cemented control over the media empire following a family settlement last year. The deal gives Fox access to more than 100 million households using Roku’s streaming platform, potentially helping the cable TV-reliant media company better target ads and reduce reliance on traditional distribution.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the acquisition would give Fox access to data from the 100 million households connected to the service, which can be used to better target audiences with advertising. The combination would also make Fox less dependent on traditional pay TV platforms for the distribution of its channels.
The companies expect cost savings of $400 million in the combined entity. Roku shareholders will receive a combination of cash and Fox Corporation stock valued at $160 a share, according to Los Angeles Times. The deal is expected to more than double Fox's revenues in the digital advertising business.
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