Roku Receives DOJ Second Request on Pending Acquisition by Fox Corporation
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Filing Summary
Roku, Inc. ($ROKU) - Form 425 / Regulatory Update • Event: Receipt of DOJ Second Request under HSR Act regarding pending merger with Fox Corporation • Expected Close: First half of calendar year 2027 • Significance: Regulatory review extension for M&A transaction
Comprehensive Analysis
Overview & Event Summary
On September 9, 2026, Roku, Inc. filed a Form 425 communication (incorporating Item 8.01 Other Events disclosure) regarding its pending merger transaction with Fox Corporation (FOX).
Key Highlights
- Antitrust Regulatory Review: On September 8, 2026, both Roku and Fox Corporation received a Second Request for additional information and documentary material from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
- HSR Waiting Period Impact: Receipt of the Second Request extends the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act waiting period until 30 days after both parties substantially comply, unless terminated earlier or extended by agreement.
- Transaction Timeline: Roku continues to expect the merger to close in the first half of calendar year 2027, subject to antitrust clearance and shareholder approvals.
- Registration Status: Fox Corporation's Form S-4 registration statement containing the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus was declared effective on September 1, 2026.
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