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

Fox Corporation is seeking more time to complete its $22 billion acquisition of Roku.

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 05:27 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026 at 13:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: dars.gov.et · Law360 · Investing.com Canada · The Capitol Forum · Stock Titan · PYMNTS.com · The Hollywood Reporter.

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The story so far

Fox Corporation has refiled paperwork with the Department of Justice to extend the review period for its proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku. The extension suggests ongoing regulatory scrutiny of the deal. The Hollywood Reporter details the courtship between Lachlan Murdoch and Roku that led to the proposed acquisition.

The Capitol Forum and PYMNTS.com both note the refiling of the Hart-Scott-Rodino paperwork, which is required for the DOJ to review the merger. Investing.com Canada and Stock Titan provide financial details, including the pro forma results of the deal. The exact reasons for the extended review are not specified.

The Capitol Forum and PYMNTS.com do not elaborate on the DOJ's concerns. The Hollywood Reporter does not address regulatory hurdles, focusing instead on the business negotiations.

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The obvious questions

What is the value of the proposed acquisition?

The proposed acquisition is valued at $22 billion.

Why is Fox seeking more time for the DOJ review?

Fox has refiled the Hart-Scott-Rodino paperwork, indicating a need for additional time to complete the regulatory review.

What details have been provided about the negotiations?

The Hollywood Reporter provides details about the negotiations between Lachlan Murdoch and Roku that led to the proposed acquisition.

Topics

Fox Corporation Roku Lachlan Murdoch DOJ review merger acquisition

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