EA Agrees to $55 Billion Acquisition by Consortium Led by Saudi PIF

Shareholders of Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s largest video game companies, have approved a $55 billion acquisition deal led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), following a vote held on Monday.

The consortium includes PIF, alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, with the transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The acquisition will be financed through a combination of cash contributions from the three parties, the rollover of PIF’s existing stake in EA, an equity investment of $36 billion, and $20 billion in debt financing provided by JP Morgan Chase.

The deal marks a major milestone in EA’s more than 40-year history and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s expanding investments in interactive media and gaming.
According to the company’s statement, Andrew Wilson will continue to lead EA from its Redwood City headquarters following the completion of the acquisition.