Electronic Arts acquired by Saudi-led consortium in $55 billion deal

Electronic Arts (EA) has been taken private after a $55 billion leveraged buyout completed on 4 August 2026. The buyer group includes Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), private‑equity firm Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, the latter run by Jared Kushner. The consortium contributed $36 billion in equity and secured a $20 billion loan from JPMorgan Chase to finance the transaction.

The acquisition ends EA’s 36‑year listing on the Nasdaq, with shareholders receiving $210 per share, a 25 % premium to the pre‑rumor price. EA will keep its headquarters in Redwood City, California, and current CEO Andrew Wilson will remain in charge. Regulatory clearance was obtained from U.S. and European authorities, with no competition concerns raised. PIF, already a 9.9 % shareholder, now holds a controlling stake through the new structure.