Update (September 30)
EA has officially confirmed the deal first reported by TWSJ. A group of investors – including Silver Lake, the Public Investment Fund, and Affinity Partners from the US – will be acquiring the entire company in a deal valued at $55 billion (the Public Investment Fund will contribute its existing 9.9% ownership as part of the agreement). This move is anticipated to enable Electronic Arts to “accelerate innovation and growth, building the future of the entertainment industry.”
Shareholders of EA will receive $210 for each share they own. This price is 25% higher than the share price on September 25 ($168.32), which was the last trading day before the deal was announced. It also exceeds the company’s previous highest price of $179.01, recorded on August 14, 2025. The entire transaction will be paid in cash, and it’s expected to be the largest take-private sponsorship investment in history. The deal is projected to be finalized in the first three months of 2027. More details are available on our website. Please note this is subject to regulatory approval.
Current Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson will continue leading the company. He affirmed: “Our values and commitment to players and fans around the world remain unchanged.“
Original news (September 10)
Reports from The Wall Street Journal (as reported by GamesRadar+) indicate that Electronic Arts is nearing an agreement to become a private company, meaning it would no longer be publicly traded on the stock market. An official statement is anticipated to be released next week.
Two major companies are showing interest: Silver Lake, a US-based private equity firm, and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. While Electronic Arts is currently valued at about $43 billion, sources at The Wall Street Journal indicate it might be worth as much as $50 billion.
Wow, if this deal goes through, it’s going to be absolutely massive – the biggest leveraged buyout ever, when you don’t even consider inflation! GameSpot pointed out that the last time we saw something this big was back in 2007. Remember TXU? A group led by KKR, TPG Capital, and Goldman Sachs bought them for 32 billion USD. It’s crazy to think this new deal could be even larger!
Currently, it’s hard to predict the impact of this deal on games made by Electronic Arts. It’s doubtful the company will discontinue popular franchises such as EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, and Battlefield. However, the future of series like Mass Effect or Dragon Age is less certain.
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