Electronic Arts has officially become a private company after its $55 billion leveraged buyout deal closed, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (93.4% ownership), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The deal includes $20 billion in debt financing, making it the largest leveraged buyout in history, which could drive significant strategic changes at EA.
Background
EA was a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker EA since its 1989 IPO. The gaming industry has seen a wave of private equity activity, with major publishers facing increasing pressure to deliver consistent revenue from live-service and franchise titles.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Aug 5, 2026 at 04:18 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10