The American regulator has requested additional information on the takeover of the streaming platform Roku Inc. by the media company Fox Corp. for $22 billion, including debt obligations. This is reported in a press release from Fox.
The request from the U.S. Department of Justice may complicate the process of obtaining regulatory approval for months or even years, depending on the complexity of the transaction.
Fox planned to complete the deal in the first half of 2027, paying $160 per share out of its own and borrowed funds, including a $12 billion line of credit. Upon completion of the deal, Fox shareholders will receive 73% of the combined company's shares, while Roku shareholders will receive 27%.
The combined company should become the third largest player in the American television market in terms of viewing volume. The deal will combine Fox's sports, news, and entertainment channels with the Roku streaming platform with over 100 million subscribers.
The deal will help strengthen Fox's streaming business as consumers increasingly switch from traditional subscription models to cheaper, ad-supported data plans. In 2020, Fox bought Tubi, which has become one of the main drivers of the company's growth. Other Fox streaming services include Fox One and Fox Nation.
Roku earns revenue from the sale of digital advertising and streaming services that allow streaming content from Netflix and HBO Max apps to TVs. In addition, Roku can reach a large number of viewers against the background of the refusal of some users from cable television. The platform segment generated $4.1 billion (87.5% of revenue in 2025).
Roku, Inc. is an American company producing streaming devices and televisions. The company provides streaming services and is engaged in the advertising business. It is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Latin America.
Fox Corp. is an American media conglomerate in the field of news, sports and entertainment. The headquarters is located in New York (USA). Revenue was $16.3 billion in 2025.
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