{"id":3229,"date":"2025-09-29T17:42:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theamshift.com\/?p=3229"},"modified":"2025-09-29T17:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:42:47","slug":"video-game-giant-ea-to-be-taken-private-in-record-setting-55b-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theamshift.com\/?p=3229","title":{"rendered":"Video Game Giant EA to Be Taken Private in Record-Setting $55B Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Electronic Arts (EA), the powerhouse behind hits like Madden NFL<\/em>, The Sims<\/em>, and Battlefield<\/em>, is being acquired in a historic $55 billion leveraged buyout\u2014the largest of its kind. The deal is led by a consortium including private equity firm Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Jared Kushner\u2019s Affinity Partners. Under the agreement, EA shareholders will receive $210 per share in cash, a premium of roughly 25% over the company\u2019s recent trading price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transaction values EA\u2019s equity at about $52.5 billion\u2014with debt included, the total deal approaches $55 billion. PIF, which already holds a 9.9% stake in EA, will roll over its investment into the new structure. JPMorgan is expected to provide $20 billion in debt financing for the transaction. EA\u2019s board has signed off, and the company will be taken off public markets if the deal is approved by regulators and shareholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite excitement over the bold move, analysts are divided. Some warn the $210 per share price may undervalue EA\u2019s future prospects\u2014particularly with a strong game pipeline and expected growth in bookings by FY 2028. Others believe the deal gives EA breathing room to pursue longer-term investments away from the pressures of public markets. The acquisition is predicted to close in the first quarter of EA\u2019s fiscal year 2027, assuming regulatory and shareholder approvals are secured.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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