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How Lachlan Murdoch Courted Roku to Seal a $22 Billion Deal

Fox Corp. has agreed to buy Roku for $22 billion, marking a significant shift in the streaming landscape.

By · Published August 13, 2026  05:52 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Fox Corporation reached a cash-and-stock agreement to acquire Roku for approximately $22 billion. The companies subsequently refiled HSR paperwork and granted the Department of Justice additional time to complete its review of the merger.

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  • Primary Driver: Fox Corp. has agreed to buy Roku for $22 billion, marking a significant shift in the streaming landscape.
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Fox Corp. has acquired Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition follows a period of negotiations led by Lachlan Murdoch, Fox Corp.'s executive chairman. The deal is currently under review by the Department of Justice, with Fox having requested additional time for the DOJ to complete its assessment.

The Capitol Forum and Law360 both note that Fox and Roku have refiled Hart-Scott-Rodino paperwork, a standard step in merger reviews. The Hollywood Reporter has detailed the courtship process between Murdoch and Roku. The specifics of the pro forma results and the exact structure of the deal remain unclear.

The DOJ's decision on the merger and the integration plans for Roku within Fox Corp. are yet to be announced.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 88d ago.

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The obvious questions

What is the total value of the Fox Corp. and Roku deal?

The total value of the deal is $22 billion.

Who led the negotiations for Fox Corp.?

Lachlan Murdoch, the executive chairman of Fox Corp., led the negotiations.

What regulatory steps have been taken so far?

Fox and Roku have refiled Hart-Scott-Rodino paperwork for DOJ review. Fox has also requested additional time for the DOJ to complete its assessment.

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