Fox Acquires Roku in $22 Billion Deal: Implications for Disney Investors
Roku has accepted a $160-per-share acquisition offer from Fox, valued at approximately $22 billion. The deal is expected to close by mid-2027 and could create a formidable media and entertainment entity with access to over 100 million households via Roku's platform. This move may challenge Disney (DIS) as the new combined company gains significant distribution power and ad-based content capabilities.
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