Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Electronic Arts Acquired in $55B Deal by Saudi Fund
Electronic Arts, the company behind popular games like "The Sims" and "Madden NFL," is being bought by investors including Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
The deal is worth $55 billion, making it the largest buyout of a publicly traded company in history.
This move is part of Saudi Arabia's plan to invest in gaming, similar to their investments in sports.
Shareholders will receive $210 per share.
The deal is expected to involve significant debt financing.
Electronic Arts is being acquired for $55 billion.
The acquiring parties include Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
The deal is the largest buyout of a publicly traded company.
Shareholders will receive $210 per share.
The acquisition aligns with Saudi Arabia's goal to expand into gaming.
- Who
- Electronic Arts, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
- What
- Acquisition of Electronic Arts
- When
- Announced
- Where
- US
- Why
- Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify investments away from oil and expand into gaming.
- Target Company
- Electronic Arts
- Acquisition Value
- $55 billion
- Acquiring Parties
- Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
- Share Price
- $210 per share
- Deal Type
- Leveraged Buyout
Sources
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