Electronic Arts has been officially acquired by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in a $55 billion deal, one of the largest take-private transactions in the tech and gaming sector. PIF will hold 93.4% of EA, Silver Lake 5.5%, and Affinity Partners 1.1%. The deal, originally announced in September 2025 and approved by stockholders in December, closed on August 4 after a brief regulatory delay. EA CEO Andrew Wilson framed the acquisition as the start of a new growth chapter, while PIF emphasized its long-term strategic interest in entertainment and sports.
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