- Mashable and other outlets reported on September 27, 2025, that video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) is in advanced talks for a buyout valued at approximately $50 billion.
- The investor group seeking to take the company private reportedly includes private equity firm Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Affinity Partners, a firm founded by Jared Kushner.
- Saudi Arabia's PIF already holds a stake of nearly 10 percent in EA. Analysts suggest the PIF is interested in EA's portfolio of annual sports titles, which offer predictable earnings and align with Saudi Arabia's goal of diversifying its economy beyond oil.
- Following the reports, which originated with The Wall Street Journal, EA's shares rose by nearly 15 percent. If the leveraged buyout is completed, it would be the largest in history.
- Several publications reported that a deal could be announced as soon as the following week, though details have not been finalized.
Mashable: Electronic Arts Nears $50 Billion Buyout by Investment Consortium
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Mashable and other outlets reported on September 27, 2025, that video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) is in advanced talks for a buyout valued at approximately $50 billion. The investor group s...
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