In a nutshell
- EA stockholders receive $210 cash per share as the acquisition closes.
- Consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners takes EA private, delisting it from NASDAQ.
- Investors pledge heavy support for AI‑driven game development and global expansion of EA’s franchises.
Electronic Arts confirmed the completion of its $55 billion acquisition by a consortium led by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
Electronic Arts Acquisition Deal Details
The deal values EA at $210 per share in cash, with its common stock now delisted from NASDAQ.
The ownership stake is divided as follows:
- PIF (Public Investment Fund) – 93.4%
- Silver Lake Partners – 5.5%
- Affinity Partners – 1.1%
“This moment recognizes the extraordinary people whose creativity, ambition and passion have made EA one of the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies,” said Andrew Wilson, Chairman & CEO of Electronic Arts.
“EA’s franchises are some of the most beloved in entertainment, combining exceptional creative talent with a relentless focus on players,” said Egon Durban, CEO and Managing Partner of Silver Lake.
Advisors and Legal Counsel
The transaction involved a roster of top advisors:
- Goldman Sachs as EA’s financial advisor.
- Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as EA’s legal counsel.
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP led legal support for PIF, with additional counsel from Gibson Dunn and White & Case.
- Latham & Watkins and Simpson Thacher advised Silver Lake.
- Sidley Austin LLP represented Affinity Partners.
