Gamers Stunned: Saudi-Backed Consortium Snaps Up EA in Record $55B Deal
A Saudi-led consortium including Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners will acquire Electronic Arts in an all-cash deal valuing the company at $55 billion. EA shareholders will receive $210 per share, a 25% premium. The buyout, approved by EA’s board, is the largest leveraged tech deal on record and is expected to close in Q1 FY2027 pending regulatory and shareholder approval. CEO Andrew Wilson will remain in place.