Bloomberg Intelligence media analyst Geetha Rangananthan discusses Fox's announced acquisition of Roku for about $22 billion, calling it strategically sensible as it gives Fox a streaming gateway and diversifies away from linear TV. Host Dani Burger notes that Fox is being heavily sold on the news and is on track for its worst day ever, while Roku had jumped on a pre-report rumor. The deal would create the third-largest US TV player by viewing share across broadcast, cable, local, and streaming.
- Fox agrees to buy Roku in a $22 billion streaming push.
- Rangananthan says the deal makes sense, giving Fox access to 100 million streaming households.
- Roku is the leading connected TV device with a 30% share.
- Fox stock is sold heavily, down 20% and on track for its worst day.
- Roku surged 20% on Friday after a Bloomberg report about the possible deal.
- Hosts note the classic 'buy the rumor, sell the news' dynamic.