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Following an earlier report, Electronic Arts, one of the most famous companies in the game industry, has officially announced its acquisition by an investor consortium comprised of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The deal will cost the companies approximately $55 billion.
This should help EA "accelerate innovation and growth to build the future of entertainment."
“The consortium will acquire 100% of EA, with PIF rolling over its existing 9.9% stake in the Company. EA stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash. The per share purchase price represents a 25% premium to EA’s unaffected share price of $168.32 at market close on September 25, 2025, the last fully unaffected trading day, and a premium to EA’s unaffected all-time high of $179.01 at market close on August 14, 2025.”
The transaction was approved by EA’s Board of Directors and is expected to close in Q1 FY27. After that, EA’s common stock will no longer be listed on any public market.
EA's headquarters will remain in Redwood City, California, and Andrew Wilson will continue his role as its CEO.
“Our creative and passionate teams at EA have delivered extraordinary experiences for hundreds of millions of fans, built some of the world’s most iconic IP, and created significant value for our business. This moment is a powerful recognition of their remarkable work,” said Wilson. “Looking ahead, we will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment, sports, and technology, unlocking new opportunities. Together with our partners, we will create transformative experiences to inspire generations to come. I am more energized than ever about the future we are building.”
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