Lachlan Murdoch

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Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku marks a strategic shift from free streaming to owning a major digital TV platform, aiming to expand live programming reach and digital ad sales. The deal positions Fox to compete more directly in the streaming wars while leveraging Roku's 100 million global subscribers and AVOD networks.

Fox, owned by Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch, is acquiring Roku for $22 billion to become a streaming distribution platform. The deal positions Fox to promote its own services like Tubi and Fox One while also earning revenue from competitors' subscriptions and ads.

Fox is acquiring Roku to expand its free, ad-supported streaming presence, potentially giving it a larger US TV viewership share than Netflix. The deal would combine Fox's existing services like Tubi with The Roku Channel, positioning Fox as a major player in free streaming as paid services raise prices.

Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal, creating the third-largest U.S. television player by viewing share. The transaction includes access to 100 million global households and Roku's platform, with no immediate changes for customers, and requires shareholder and regulatory approval.

Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal, making the combined company the third-largest U.S. television player by viewing share. The deal will provide Fox access to Roku's 100 million global households and its platform, while Roku will remain an open platform with no immediate customer changes.

Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire streaming platform Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal, creating the third-largest U.S. television entity by viewing share. The transaction, valued at $160 per Roku share, will give Fox access to over 100 million global households and Roku's first-party data, with the combined company expected to close in the first half of next year.

Fox Corp. is acquiring streaming platform Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal, with the transaction expected to close in 2027. The combined company will merge Fox’s content and Tubi service with Roku’s connected TV platform and 100 million global streaming households. Fox shareholders will own 73% of the new entity, while Roku shareholders will hold 27%.

Fox Corp. agreed to acquire streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal, including debt. The combined company will become the third-largest U.S. television player by viewing share, with no immediate changes for customers. The transaction, valued at $160 per Roku share, requires shareholder and regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first half of next year.

Fox Corp is acquiring streaming giant Roku in a $22 billion deal. Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch described the merger as a transformational move amid intensifying competition for streaming audiences.

Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal, granting access to over 100 million global households and the Roku channel. The combined entity will become the third-largest U.S. television player by viewing share, with Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Roku founder Anthony Wood, who will join Fox’s board, emphasizing expanded content and advertising opportunities.

Fox is acquiring Roku for $22 billion to boost its streaming ambitions, combining Fox's sports, news, and entertainment content with Roku's connected-TV devices and digital ads business. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2027, would make Fox the third-largest player in US TV by share of viewing.

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute received a $5 million federal grant to launch a research team for children’s health and announced the Horizon Fund to support long-term children’s health research. The grant will directly support medical research aimed at preventing numerous childhood conditions. The goal is for the fund to raise between $50 million and $100 million in its first year.

Fox News Media dominated its annual upfront presentation to advertisers, touting its success as a top dog in cable news and its ability to reach large audiences through live sports and news. The brand has had its best year ever on YouTube with 4.5 billion video views. Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch emphasized the company's focus on delivering content that audiences desire.