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Fox Corp. is acquiring streaming platform Roku for $22 billion, a move analysts call a strategic pivot to bolster its streaming presence and ad capabilities. Despite initial stock drops, the deal aims to combine Fox's content with Roku's distribution and data for future growth.
Fox Corp. is acquiring streaming platform Roku for $22 billion, a move analysts call a strategic pivot to bolster its streaming presence and data capabilities. Despite initial stock dips, the deal aims to position Fox as a major player in the U.S. viewing market.
Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku in a cash and stock deal valued at $160 per share, totaling approximately $30 billion. The acquisition aims to combine Fox's content portfolio with Roku's streaming platform, reaching over 100 million households globally. The deal is expected to close in the first half of next year, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire Roku for approximately $22 billion, or $160 per share. This deal combines Fox's media assets, including its news and sports channels and Tubi streamer, with Roku's streaming devices and The Roku Channel, signaling further consolidation in the media industry.
