REDWOOD CITY, CA – September 29, 2025 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), one of the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor consortium comprised of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
The all-cash transaction values EA at an enterprise value of approximately $55 billion, marking the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history.
Deal Structure and Premium
Under the terms of the agreement, EA stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash. This purchase price represents a significant 25% premium over EA’s unaffected closing share price of $168.32 on September 25, 2025.
The deal will transition EA from a publicly traded company to a privately held entity. The PIF, which already held a 9.9% stake in the company, will roll over its existing investment into the new ownership structure.
The $55 billion acquisition will be funded by a combination of approximately $36 billion in equity (from the three partners and PIF’s roll-over) and $20 billion in committed debt financing.
Management and Strategic Vision
Despite the change in ownership, EA will maintain its headquarters in Redwood City, California, and will continue to be led by current Chairman and CEO, Andrew Wilson.
Wilson emphasized that the transaction accelerates EA’s strategic vision to advance the future of entertainment: “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.”
The Consortium members—PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, led by Jared Kushner—bring global networks across gaming, entertainment, and technology, intending to heavily invest to blend physical and digital experiences and expand EA’s global reach.
“The future for EA is bright, we are going to invest heavily to grow the business and we are excited to support Andrew and the EA team as the company accelerates innovation, expands its reach worldwide, and continues to deliver incredible experiences to players and fans across generations,” said Egon Durban, Co-CEO of Silver Lake.
The transaction, which has been approved by EA’s Board of Directors, is expected to close in Q1 FY27, subject to customary regulatory and stockholder approvals. Upon completion, EA’s common stock will be delisted from public markets. As a result of the announcement, EA will release its Q2 FY26 earnings via press release only and will not hold a conference call.
Source: African Publicity
