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flag EA agrees to $55B all-cash buyout led by Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity, going private at $210/share.

flag Electronic Arts has agreed to a $55 billion all-cash deal to go private, led by a consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. flag The transaction, valued at $210 per share—a 25% premium—marks the largest leveraged buyout in history and will end EA’s 36-year run as a publicly traded company. flag Expected to close in Q1 FY27, the deal includes $20 billion in debt financing from JPMorgan and aims to provide long-term flexibility for game development and strategic growth. flag While some analysts question the valuation, the move reflects strong investor confidence in EA’s future, despite recent challenges like stagnant revenue and layoffs. flag CEO Andrew Wilson will remain in place, and the company’s headquarters in Redwood City will stay unchanged.

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