29/09/2025
【 EA to Be Acquired for $55 Billion】
Electronic Arts (EA) has agreed to be acquired by an investor group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The all-cash deal values EA at $55 billion and will take the company private.
【 Deal Breakdown】
→ Price: $210 per share (25% premium over EA’s last unaffected stock price)
→ Total Value: $55 billion
→ Investors: PIF (rolling over existing 9.9% stake), Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
→ Timeline: Expected to close Q1 FY27, pending approvals
【 What It Means】
→ EA will remain headquartered in Redwood City, California
→ Andrew Wilson stays on as CEO
→ Franchises like EA SPORTS FC, Madden, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, and Dragon Age remain under EA’s control
→ EA will no longer be publicly traded once the deal closes
【 Context】
This is the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history. For players, nothing changes short-term, but long-term ownership could influence EA’s direction in gaming and esports.
