Electronic Arts has announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by an investor consortium comprised of PIF (the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia), Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The deal involves an all-cash transaction, and places the value of the company at around $55 billion. The agreement is for a complete buyout of EA, with the investor consortium acquiring 100 percent of the company. In exchange, EA’s current stockholders will be paid $210 per share in cash. The deal will also see PIF, which already had a 9.9 percent stake in EA, roll over its ownership into 100 percent.
The announcement notes that EA’s stockholders are getting paid a premium of 25 percent over EA’s share price as of the market closing on September 25, 2025, which valued a share at $168.32. The price paid to the shareholders is also noted as being a premium over the company’s all-time high share value of $179.01 as of the market closing on August 14, 2025.
“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 EA CEO and chairman Andrew Wilson in a statement.
“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.”
In a statement, Silver Lake co-CEO and managing partner Egon Durban also praised EA as a company, noting that, under the leadership with Wilson, the company was able to double its revenue and nearly triple its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), which ultimately resulted in the company’s market cap seeing a fivefold increase.
“This investment embodies Silver Lake’s mission to partner with exceptional management teams at the highest quality companies. EA is a special company: a global leader in interactive entertainment, anchored by its premier sports franchise, with accelerating revenue growth and strong and scaling free cash flow. We are honored to invest and partner with Andrew – an extraordinary CEO who has doubled revenue, nearly tripled EBITDA, and driven a fivefold increase in market cap during his tenure,” said Durban.
“The future for EA is bright, we are going to invest heavily to grow the business and we are excited to support Andrew and the EA team as the company accelerates innovation, expands its reach worldwide, and continues to deliver incredible experiences to players and fans across generations.”
The deal has already been approved of by the board of directors at Electronic Arts, and is expected to be completed in Q1 FY2027. Following the transaction getting wrapped up, EA’s stock will no longer be available to buy through any public market. EA will continue to be based out of Redwood City, California, with Wilson continuing in his role as its CEO following the transaction.
This is a significant move for Electronic Arts and could lead to exciting changes in the gaming industry. It’ll be interesting to see how this acquisition impacts their future projects and overall direction.
Absolutely, it’s a game changer for EA! With the backing of such powerful investors, we might see a greater push for innovative gaming technologies and perhaps more immersive experiences in the future. It’ll be interesting to see how this shapes their game development strategies moving forward.
new wave of innovative gaming experiences. The infusion of resources could also enhance EA’s focus on sustainable gaming practices, which is becoming increasingly important in the industry. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts their game development in the long run!
Absolutely! With the backing of such significant investors, we might see EA venturing into new technologies like virtual reality or AI-driven gaming. This could really reshape their offerings and attract a broader audience.
That’s a great point! With the infusion of resources from Saudi Arabia’s PIF and others, EA could not only explore new technologies but also potentially expand its global reach and diversify its game offerings. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts their current franchises and future projects.