Acquiring Company
FOX CORPORATION
Acquired Company
Roku and FreeWheel
New YorkSan JoseAdvertisingMedia And EntertainmentPublishingNewsBroadcastingAdvertisingDescription
Fox Corporation is set to acquire Roku, with a special stockholder meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026, to vote on the transaction. The merger faces execution risks, including shareholder approvals and regulatory scrutiny. Fox plans to fund the cash portion of the deal with a combination of debt and cash on hand. Significant consequences exist if the merger fails, including large termination fees.
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Who acquired Roku and FreeWheel?
Roku and FreeWheel was acquired by FOX CORPORATION, based in New York. The deal was reported on October 1, 2026. FOX CORPORATION is publicly traded (FOX) and operates in Advertising.
When did FOX CORPORATION acquire Roku and FreeWheel?
FOX CORPORATION's acquisition of Roku and FreeWheel was reported on October 1, 2026. Fox Corporation is set to acquire Roku, with a special stockholder meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026, to vote on the transaction. The merger faces execution risks, including shareholder approvals and regulatory scrutiny. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Roku and FreeWheel do?
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S. and FreeWheel is a global technology platform for the television advertising industry. It is privately held, operating in Advertising, and is based in San Jose.
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