EA is Being Bought by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion

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Electronic Arts has announced it will be acquired by a group of investors including PIF (Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The purchase is an all-cash deal, valuing EA at approximately $55 billion. This agreement is a complete buyout – the investor group will acquire 100% of the company. Current EA stockholders will receive $210 in cash for each share they own. Additionally, PIF, which previously owned 9.9% of EA, will increase its ownership to 100% as part of the deal.

The announcement states that EA’s stockholders will receive a payment that is 25 percent higher than EA’s stock price at the market close on September 25, 2025, which was $168.32 per share. This payment is also higher than the company’s highest-ever share value of $179.01, recorded at the market close on August 14, 2025.

According to a statement from EA CEO and chairman Andrew Wilson, the company’s creative and dedicated teams have provided amazing experiences to hundreds of millions of players, established some of the most recognizable brands in the industry, and contributed greatly to the company’s success. He called this recognition a testament to their remarkable achievements.

Moving forward, we’ll keep innovating in entertainment, sports, and technology, finding exciting new possibilities. Working with our partners, we aim to develop groundbreaking experiences that will inspire future generations. I’m incredibly enthusiastic about the future we’re creating.

In a statement, Silver Lake co-CEO and managing partner Egon Durban also complimented EA, pointing out that, thanks to Wilson’s leadership, the company managed to double its revenue and almost triple its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). This success led to the company’s market value increasing five times over.

This investment reflects Silver Lake’s commitment to collaborating with outstanding leadership at top-tier companies. EA is a remarkable company – a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment, built around its leading sports games, and experiencing increasing revenue and strong, growing free cash flow. We are pleased to invest alongside Andrew – a truly exceptional CEO who has doubled revenue, almost tripled EBITDA, and increased the company’s market value five times over during his time leading the company,” Durban stated.

We’re optimistic about EA’s future and plan to make significant investments to help the company grow. We are thrilled to back Andrew and the entire EA team as they speed up innovation, broaden their global presence, and keep providing amazing experiences for players and fans of all ages. We’re committed to supporting their continued success and reaching new audiences worldwide.

Electronic Arts’ board of directors has already given the green light to the deal, and it’s anticipated to be finalized in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Once the acquisition is complete, you won’t be able to purchase EA stock on any public exchange. EA will remain headquartered in Redwood City, California, and Andrew Wilson will continue serving as its CEO after the transaction.

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2025-09-29 16:42