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Fox Expects Roku Acquisition to Close in 2027 as DOJ Seeks More Documents

Fox Corp. expects its $22B acquisition of Roku to close in 2027, despite a DOJ request for more documents. Fox filed the disclosure with the SEC, noting the deal is on schedule. The acquisition, priced at $160 per Roku share, requires regulatory and shareholder approval. Fox reported strong fiscal 2026 earnings, with EBITDA rising 8% to $3.9B. Fox plans to maintain Roku's open platform and expects revenue growth to drive deleveraging post-deal.

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Published Sep 9, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FOXABearishMed
01

Why it matters

Regulatory delay introduces uncertainty for both companies, likely affecting share prices until clearance.

02

Market read

The DOJ's second request adds regulatory risk to a major media merger, creating short-term trading opportunities.

03

What to watch

Potential synergies in ad tech and subscription revenue may offset regulatory concerns.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Fox Corp announced a $22B acquisition of Roku in June; the DOJ issued a second request for information on Sep 8, extending the HSR waiting period by 30 days.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FOXABearishHigh confidence
Context

Fox Corp received a DOJ second request for documents on its $22B Roku acquisition, extending the antitrust waiting period.

Expected impact

Short-term downside risk; possible pullback until clearance.

Evidence & confidence

Second request indicates deeper review; historically such requests extend deal timelines and can cause share volatility.

$ROKUBearishHigh confidence
Context

Roku is the target of Fox Corp's $22B acquisition; DOJ second request adds regulatory uncertainty.

Expected impact

Potential short-term decline as investors price in regulatory risk.

Evidence & confidence

Target companies often see share pressure when antitrust reviews intensify.

Market effects

Sector

Media and streaming sector may see heightened scrutiny on large consolidation moves.

Regional

U.S. media stocks could experience broader volatility.

Global

Limited to U.S. listed media companies.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Deal could close on schedule if DOJ clears quickly, offering upside to Fox and Roku.

Key entities

  • Company
    Fox Corp.

    Acquirer, media conglomerate.

  • Company
    Roku Inc.

    Target, streaming platform.

  • Regulator
    U.S. Department of Justice

    Antitrust authority issuing second request.

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