The regulatory step was expected, not a surprise. FOX and Roku received the DOJ’s formal Second Request, but the filing explicitly says it happened “as expected,” making this confirmation of the known review process rather than a fresh regulatory shock. 〔0〕
The main change is timing, not deal economics. The request extends the antitrust waiting period until 30 days after both companies substantially comply, adding another procedural step and keeping completion dependent on deeper DOJ review. 〔1〕
FOX is maintaining its previously stated closing target. Management still expects the transaction to close in the first half of calendar year 2027, so the filing does not represent a formal delay to the announced timetable. 〔2〕
Net read: a routine but two-sided deal update. The Second Request adds execution time and confirms that antitrust clearance remains a meaningful condition, but because it was expected and FOX has not changed the closing target, the filing is broadly in line rather than clearly favorable or unfavorable.
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