EA announced today that it is moving forward with its plans to go private. A consortium of investors, including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake, has officially acquired the company for $55 billion.
The Future of EA
This news is somewhat surprising, as EA’s recent track record of successes and failures has been consistently fluctuating over the past few years. With the recent success of FC 26 and the hype surrounding the Battlefield 6 launch, which is just a week away, this deal comes as somewhat of a surprise. However, perhaps past failures haven’t allowed the company to fully recover, with the extremely underwhelming launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, followed by the layoffs at BioWare.
“Our creative and passionate teams at EA have delivered extraordinary experiences for hundreds of millions of fans, built some of the world’s most iconic IP, and created significant value for our business. This moment is a powerful recognition of their remarkable work,” said Andrew Wilson, Chairman & CEO of Electronic Arts. “Looking ahead, we will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment, sports, and technology, unlocking new opportunities. Together with our partners, we will create transformative experiences to inspire generations to come. I am more energized than ever about the future we are building.”
EA Is Going Private
All three investment companies will share control of EA moving forward. As part of this deal, EA shareholders will receive $210 per share in cash. The official news post provides further details on this agreement.
“Under the terms of the agreement, the Consortium will acquire 100% of EA, with PIF rolling over its existing 9.9% stake in the Company. EA stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash. The per share purchase price represents a 25% premium to EA’s unaffected share price of $168.32 at market close on September 25, 2025, the last fully unaffected trading day, and a premium to EA’s unaffected all-time high of $179.01 at market close on August 14, 2025.
PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners bring deep sector experience, committed capital, and global portfolios with networks across gaming, entertainment, and sports that offer unique possibilities for EA to blend physical and digital experiences, enhance fan engagement, and create new growth opportunities. The transaction represents the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history, with the Consortium partnering closely with EA to enable the Company to move faster and unlock new opportunities on a global stage.”
So What Does This Mean?
In short, EA will cease to be a public company, and its shares will no longer be available for trade on the stock market. In addition, EA will have more freedom to retool operations and pursue long-term growth opportunities, at the cost of being under the control of its owners. This means the company’s outlook and what it produces can vary slightly or significantly depending on what the consortium approves.
Only time will tell what changes will result from this and how it will impact any games associated with EA.
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