Electronic Arts has signed a $55 billion deal to go private. The buyers are Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), US firm Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, run by Jared Kushner.
The consortium will acquire 100%. Shareholders will get $210 per share in cash, a 25% premium on the $168.32 closing price from 25 September 2025. It also beats previous record high of $179.01.
They say the move is the largest all-cash sponsor take-private deal in history. CEO Andrew Wilson called it a recognition of the “remarkable work” of teams. He added that the company will keep pushing into entertainment, sports, and tech. Wilson will stay as CEO, and the firm will remain in Redwood City, California.
The transaction is expected to close in fiscal Q1 2027, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Stock will then be delisted.
Reports suggest the new owners will lean heavily on AI. The goal is to slash costs and raise profits, helping manage the debt tied to the deal. According to the Financial Times, the bet is that AI can reshape production pipeline and margins.
A new chapter for one of gaming’s biggest publishers is about to begin.
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