EA has confirmed it has agreed to be acquired by an investor group composed of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Companions in a transaction valued at roughly $55 billion. It is the biggest all-cash sponsor take-private funding in historical past.
Beneath the phrases of the settlement, the group will purchase 100% of EA, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund (PIF) rolling over its present 9.9% stake within the firm. EA stockholders will obtain $210 per share in money. The per share buy value represents a 25% premium to EA’s unaffected share value of $168.32 at market shut on September 25, 2025, and a premium to EA’s unaffected all-time excessive of $179.01 at market shut on August 14, 2025.
Following the shut of the transaction, EA’s frequent inventory will not be listed on any public market.
Andrew Wilson, EA Chairman and CEO, commented:
“Our inventive and passionate groups at EA have delivered extraordinary experiences for tons of of hundreds of thousands of followers, constructed among the world’s most iconic IP, and created vital worth for our enterprise. This second is a robust recognition of their exceptional work.
“Wanting forward, we’ll proceed to push the boundaries of leisure, sports activities, and expertise, unlocking new alternatives. Along with our companions, we’ll create transformative experiences to encourage generations to come back. I’m extra energized than ever concerning the future we’re constructing.”
EA will proceed to be led by Wilson and can stay headquartered in Redwood Metropolis, California. The transaction is predicted to shut in Q1 FY27, topic to regulatory and stockholder approvals.
The transaction will likely be funded by a mix of money from every of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Companions in addition to roll-over of PIF’s present stake in EA, constituting an fairness funding of roughly $36 billion, and $20 billion of debt financing totally and solely dedicated by JPMorgan Chase Financial institution, N.A., $18 billion of which is predicted to be funded at shut. Every of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Companions plan to fund the fairness element of the financing totally from capital underneath their respective management, the businesses stated.
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