EA Agrees to $55 Billion Acquisition by PIF and Partners

[kevin1]

Electronic Arts (EA) announced a $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners on September 29, 2025. PIF will roll over its existing 9.9% stake in the company.

The deal values EA shares at $210 each and will be financed with $36 billion in equity and a $20 billion loan led by JPMorgan. EA CEO Andrew Wilson will continue leading the company as a private entity, expanding PIF’s growing gaming portfolio, which already includes Nintendo, Capcom, and Take-Two Interactive.

[jacson4]

EA’s $55B buyout by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners marks one of gaming’s biggest deals ever.

[EmTeam]

With PIF rolling its 9.9% stake, Saudi influence in the global gaming industry just got a huge boost.

[JanEmil]

Wild. Hard to understand worth so much.