Electronic Arts has officially transitioned into a private company following a $55 billion acquisition led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which now holds a 93.4% stake.
Electronic Arts goes private in $55B deal with Saudi PIF (93.4% stake)—largest leveraged buyout ever with $20B debt. The acquisition accelerates gaming M&A consolidation and will force EA to rely on proven franchises (Madden, Battlefield) instead of experimental titles.
The massive deal could result in major changes at EA
Aug 05, 2026
11:53 am
What's the storyElectronic Arts (EA) has officially transitioned into a private company.
The move comes after the completion of a $55 billion deal with an investor group led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
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Electronic Arts has been sold to private investors in the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake and Affinity…
Given what we’ve seen in past big gaming deals, things may not turn out great.
Electronic Arts said it has agreed to be acquired by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in an all-cash deal worth $55 billion.
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Another multibillion dollar gaming deal has finished.
