Electronic Arts Faces $52.5 Billion Acquisition in Landmark Private Equity Deal
Electronic Arts is set to be acquired for $52.5 billion in what will be the largest private equity buyout in history. This monumental deal will see Silver Lake Partners, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, and Affinity Partners pay EA shareholders $210 per share. The transaction illustrates the growing interest among large investors in the video game market, especially as EA has faced stagnant revenues in recent years.
With this acquisition, Electronic Arts will transition to being a private entity, allowing it to reconfigure its operations without immediate market pressures. Despite having devoted fans, EA's annual revenues have remained flat, ranging between $7.4 billion to $7.6 billion over the last three years.
PIF, which has already established a significant stake in the company, aims to develop its gaming division further through this strategic investment, reflecting a trend of major investments in gaming. The deal's anticipated close in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 awaits approval from EA shareholders, and while some analysts question the fairness of the offer, others see it as a timely move for EA's future growth.
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