M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.50
Fox and Roku receive DOJ second request for merger review; closing expected by H1 2027
Fox Corp
- On Sept 8, 2026, Fox and Roku each received a Second Request from DOJ for additional info on their merger.
- HSR waiting period extended until 30 days after both parties substantially comply with the Second Request.
- Fox expects merger to close by first half of calendar 2027, subject to HSR and other conditions.
- Merger agreement announced June 14, 2026; Roku to become wholly owned subsidiary of Fox.
- Registration statement declared effective Sept 1, 2026; joint proxy statement mailed to stockholders.