Interactive entertainment giant Electronic Arts, better known as EA, is getting acquired by a consortium of investors in an all-cash deal valuing it at $55 billion. PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners are buying 100 percent of the company, granting EA’s stockholders $210 per share.
PIF will rollover its existing 9.9 percent stake in EA as part of the transaction, which represents the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history, according to a company press release. The group of investors will leverage their industry experience, capital and gaming, entertainment and sports portfolios to help EA grow faster and unlock new opportunities at a global scale. The deal is slated to close in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
“This moment is a powerful recognition of their [EA employees] remarkable work,” Andrew Wilson, EA’s chairman and CEO, said 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.”
