EA to Go Private in Record-Breaking $55 Billion Deal
Hennadiy Chemеris
Electronic Arts has officially announced an agreement to sell the company to a consortium of private investors, including the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The deal, valued at $55 billion, will be the largest all-cash take-private transaction in history.
Under the terms of the deal:
- EA shareholders will receive $210 per share, representing a 25% premium over the pre-announcement market price;
- PIF will retain its current 9.9% stake and increase its investment;
- Funding will come from investors’ own capital and a $20 billion loan from JPMorgan.
The Board carefully evaluated this opportunity and concluded it delivers compelling value for stockholders and is in the best interests of all stakeholders. We are pleased that this transaction delivers immediate and certain cash value to our stockholders while strengthening EA’s ability to continue building the communities and experiences that define the future of entertainment.
As a result, Electronic Arts will become a private company, free from shareholder pressures. Once the deal closes, EA stock will no longer be publicly traded, but the company will retain its headquarters in Redwood City, California. CEO Andrew Wilson will remain at the helm.
Our creative and passionate teams at EA have delivered extraordinary experiences for hundreds of millions of fans, built some of the world’s most iconic IP, and created significant value for our business. This moment is a powerful recognition of their remarkable work. 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. I am more energized than ever about the future we are building.
The new alliance promises to accelerate EA’s growth, particularly in esports, sports franchises, and digital services. Representatives from Silver Lake and Affinity Partners stated that they plan to actively invest in expanding the company’s brands and audience worldwide.
PIF has demonstrated a strong commitment to these sectors, and this partnership will help further drive EA’s long-term growth, while fueling innovation within the industry on a global scale.
EA is a special company: a global leader in interactive entertainment, anchored by its premier sports franchise, with accelerating revenue growth and strong and scaling free cash flow. We are honored to invest and partner with Andrew – an extraordinary CEO who has doubled revenue, nearly tripled EBITDA, and driven a fivefold increase in market cap during his tenure.
Electronic Arts is an extraordinary company with a world-class management team and a bold vision for the future. I've admired their ability to create iconic, lasting experiences, and as someone who grew up playing their games - and now enjoys them with his kids — I couldn't be more excited about what's ahead.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of EA’s 2027 fiscal year, pending all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals.
EA is one of the largest publishers in the gaming industry, with a portfolio that includes Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Dragon Age, Need for Speed, Titanfall, Plants vs. Zombies, and sports series like EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, and F1.
On October 10, Electronic Arts will release Battlefield 6, which has already claimed the top spot on Steam’s list of most anticipated games for the month.
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