Electronic Arts Goes Private in $55 Billion Acquisition Led by Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund

Electronic Arts Buyout Deal Is Now Complete

According to НВ — Техно: On August 5, it was confirmed that Electronic Arts had closed its $55 billion buyout and transitioned to private ownership. The transaction was originally unveiled in September 2025. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) now holds a controlling interest of more than 93% of the company. To finance the purchase, EA took on $20 billion in debt. The deal is a landmark moment for the video game industry, underscoring how major investment funds are playing an increasingly large role in entertainment.

Investment firms Silver Lake and Affinity Partners have joined as new co-owners. CEO Andrew Wilson remains in his role, and EA's headquarters will stay in Redwood City, California. Notably, the company is no longer traded on any public stock exchange after the deal's completion.

A Record-Setting Leveraged Buyout and Strong Quarterly Earnings

This transaction ranks as the largest leveraged buyout ever completed. For the quarter ending June 30, Electronic Arts posted net income of $387 million. Engadget reported on the deal.

The completion of the Electronic Arts buyout marks a major ownership shift that could shape the company's strategic direction and its ability to fund new projects. - Engadget

With ownership now held by investment firms and Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund, EA may gain additional resources to expand its market presence, especially in developing new video games and gaming-related technologies.