EA Taken Private by Saudi-Led Investor Consortium in $55 Billion Deal

Electronic Arts (EA) has been taken private in a $55 billion transaction led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), with additional investors including Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The deal, which cleared necessary regulatory hurdles in July, was completed at the close of trading on August 4, 2026. This move signifies a major corporate acquisition with significant financial and industry implications for the prominent gaming publisher.