Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Electronic Arts has successfully completed a landmark $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Silver Lake Partners, marking a historic shift in gaming industry ownership. The transaction transforms EA's corporate structure as the company transitions to private equity backing, potentially reshaping its development strategy and financial operations. This deal represents one of the largest leveraged buyouts in technology sector history, signaling major institutional interest in the gaming and interactive entertainment market.
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