Fox steps up streaming ambitions with $22 billion Roku acquisition
Fox has announced a $22 billion agreement to acquire the connected-TV platform Roku. The deal aims to integrate Fox's sports and news content with Roku's digital advertising and streaming hardware infrastructure.
Why it matters
This acquisition signals a significant consolidation in the media industry as traditional broadcasters aggressively pivot to streaming.
Fox is making a big bet on streaming TV by entering a deal to acquire the connected-TV platform Roku. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Fox is making its biggest bet yet on streaming TV. Fox on Monday announced it had entered an agreement to acquire Roku for a mix of cash and stock. The deal gives Roku an enterprise value of around $22 billion, Fox said. The deal combines Fox's sports, news, and entertainment content with Roku's connected-TV devices and digital ads business. Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the deal marks "a defining moment for the company." This is a developing story. Come back for updates. Read the original article on Business Insider
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