Saudi-led group completes $55 billion EA takeover
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Electronic Arts is now a privately held company after a $55 billion acquisition led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The deal leaves EA with $20 billion in new debt.
Electronic Arts is now a privately held company.2,1 The acquisition was led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.1 The deal was valued at $55 billion.2,1
The transaction closed on August 4, 2026.1 The PIF will reportedly own 93.4 percent of the new private company.1 The deal includes $20 billion in new debt for Electronic Arts.2,1
Electronic Arts had previously announced the privatization plan in September 2025.1
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