EA has confirmed that it has agreed to be acquired by an investment group composed of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Firm (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The transaction is valued at approximately $55 billion, making this the largest all-cash sponsor private investment in History. The terms of this agreement state that the group will buy 100% of EA with PIF rolling over the 9.9% stake in the company they already have. EA stockholders will receive $210 per share, which represents a 25% premium on the Stock price at the close of business on September 25, which was $168.32, as well as a premium on the all-time high of the stock, which was reached on August 14, 2025, and totaled $179.01. Following the close of this transaction, EA’s common stock will no longer be listed on the market.
Andrew Wilson, EA chairman and CEO, stated of the deal:
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
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.
EA will continue to have Wilson at the helm, as well as remain headquartered in Redwood City, California. The transaction is expected to close around Q1 FY27, though this is subject to shareholder and regulator approval. The transaction will be funded by a combination of cash from all three investment groups, with Affinity Partners being based out of Miami, Florida, having been formed in 2021 by Jared Kushner, son of current US President Donald J. Trump.
Combined, the deal will see around $36 billion as an equity investment, with $20 billion being debt financing fully and solely contributed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, with $18 billion expected to be funded at close. Each of the three investment groups plans to contribute to the equity component of financing with money within its control. This sale comes a little over a week before EA releases their long-awaited Battlefield 6, which was positively received during open beta tests earlier this year. The Company also has games like Mass Effect, Star Wars Jedi 3, and Iron Man under development.
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