EA's $55 billion deal with PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, Andrew Wilson continues to serve as CEO

EA has confirmed it has agreed to the acquisition by an investor group composed of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners for approximately $55 billion. It is the largest all-cash sponsor investment in history.

Under the terms of the agreement, the group will receive 100% of the EA, while Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will launch its existing 9.9% stake. EA shareholders will receive $210 in cash per share. The unaffected EA shares closed on September 25, 2025, with a premium of $168.32, and an all-time premium of $179.01 that EA shares closed on August 14, 2025.

After the transaction is concluded, EA's common stock will no longer be listed on any public markets.

Andrew Wilson, EA Chairman and CEO, commented:

“Our creative and enthusiastic team at EA has provided an extraordinary experience to hundreds of millions of fans, built some of the world’s most iconic IPs and created tremendous value for our business. This moment is a strong recognition of their outstanding work.

“Looking forward, we will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment, sports and technology and unlock new opportunities. Together with our partners, we will create transformative experiences that inspire generations. I am more dynamic than ever.”

EA will continue to be led by Wilson and will maintain its headquarters in Redwood City, California. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of the 27th quarter, but will be subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.

The deal will be funded by each cash portfolio from PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, a U.S. investment company based in Miami, Florida and founded in 2021 by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

The transaction, which totals approximately $36 billion in equity investment, and full and pure debt financing from JPMorgan Chase Bank (NA), is expected to fund when it is closed. The two companies said each of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners plans to provide the equity portion of the capital entirely under their respective control.

The huge sales came a few days before EA released Battlefield 6, a crucial launch for the company and hit the hit on FC 26 and skateboards. EA games in development include BioWare's Mass Effect, Respawn's Star Wars Jedi 3 and Motive's Iron Man.

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