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Fox to acquire Roku in major media deal

PUBLIC · FOXOct 08, 2026

Acquiring Company

Fox Corporation

Acquired Company

Roku and FreeWheel

New YorkSan JoseMedia And EntertainmentPublishingNewsDigital MediaBroadcastingAdvertising

Description

Fox Corporation has proposed to acquire Roku, Inc. in a strategic move to expand its media and entertainment portfolio. The transaction includes USD 96 in cash plus 0.9693 Fox shares for each Roku share. A shareholder vote on the proposed acquisition is scheduled for October 14, 2026. The deal is currently under review by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Company

Fox Corporation

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Fox Corporation is a media company known for its television broadcasting and entertainment content. It operates a portfolio of cable networks and digital content offerings. The company focuses on delivering news and sports programming to its audience.

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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 8, 2026. Fox Corporation is a media company known for its television broadcasting and entertainment content. It operates a portfolio of cable networks and digital content offerings. Fox Corporation is publicly traded (FOX) and operates in Media And Entertainment.

When did Fox Corporation acquire Roku and FreeWheel?

Fox Corporation's acquisition of Roku and FreeWheel was reported on October 8, 2026. Fox Corporation has proposed to acquire Roku, Inc. in a strategic move to expand its media and entertainment portfolio. The transaction includes USD 96 in cash plus 0.9693 Fox shares for each Roku share. 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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