From Vanity Fair · Lachlan Cartwright · · 1m 10s
Lachlan Murdoch Swims With Sharks
Lachlan Murdoch leads News Corp and Fox in a digital shift after a $22 billion Roku acquisition.
In brief
Lachlan Murdoch leads News Corp and Fox in a digital shift after a $22 billion Roku acquisition. Lachlan Murdoch, 55, secured Fox’s $22 billion Roku acquisition to counter Silicon Valley’s streaming dominance. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Lachlan Murdoch Launches Bondi Book
Lachlan Murdoch gathered with Sydney’s Jewish community to launch a book about the 2025 Bondi terror attack.
“At News Corp, we continue to stand with the Jewish community. We will not abandon you. We will fight the rise of antisemitism.”
Lachlan’s Gulfstream Flight
Lachlan flew from Los Angeles on his Gulfstream G650 to Sydney for the event.
Fox Acquires Roku
Fox announced a $22 billion acquisition of Roku, a watershed moment in the company’s history.
James Packer’s View
James Packer, Lachlan’s former business partner, called the Fox-Roku deal the biggest deal Fox has ever done.
Lachlan’s Family Bet
Lachlan bought out his siblings for more than $3 billion in a Nevada court fight.
Angus Aitken’s Assessment
Angus Aitken, an Australian stockbroker, said Lachlan created value while his siblings did not.
Lachlan’s Shark Parable
Lachlan reassured Guillaume Brahimi that sharks were present but they could still swim safely.
“Pucko wouldn’t go in there if there were sharks.”
The essence
Lachlan Murdoch, 55, secured Fox’s $22 billion Roku acquisition to counter Silicon Valley’s streaming dominance.
