The $55bn private acquisition of Electronic Arts is expected to go ahead

Eurogamer · 2 min read · business

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Electronic Arts secured all regulatory approvals for its $55 billion private acquisition by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, with closing expected August 4, 2026. The deal is the largest leveraged buyout on record; debt repayment will depend on EA's operational performance.