Disney and FuboTV just kicked off the 2025 media biz M&A sweepstakes with the merger of Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. What does the deal mean?

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Walt Disney Co said on Monday it would merge its Hulu + Live TV business with smaller rival FuboTV , removing a significant hurdle to the launch of its sports streaming venture with Fox Corp and Warner Bros Discovery .

In a surprising deal announced on Monday, Disney is set to combine its Hulu Live TV business with Fubo, the live TV streaming service known for its extensive sports coverage. Under the terms of the deal, Disney will own about 70% of Fubo, which will continue to be available to viewers as a separate offering.

It’s Liana Baker in New York. In today’s newsletter, we wrap up the first merger Monday of 2025 with a spate of deals in the consumer, media and software sectors. Also, President Biden defends his decision to block the US Steel takeover on national security grounds.

Disney will merge its Hulu + Live TV virtual MVPD with competitor Fubo, expanding its sports-focused distribution while settling a suit over skinny bundle Venu.

Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo will merge their internet TV businesses, Disney announced Monday. Disney, which owns Hulu, will be the majority owner of the new Fubo.

Walt Disney Co announced a merger between Hulu + Live TV and FuboTV, creating North America's second-largest internet pay-TV provider. Disney will hold a 70% stake and provide a $145 million loan. The deal resolves Fubo's antitrust lawsuit,

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