PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners Acquire Electronic Arts for $55 billion
Electronic Arts has confirmed the conclusion of a takeover agreement by a consortium led by the Saudi Arabian PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The deal is worth $55 billion dollar and represents a significant development for the US video game industry.
The rumours from the weekend have been confirmed: A consortium led by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund PIF and Silver Lake wants to acquire 100 percent of the US publisher and is offering all EA shareholders $210 per share. This represents a 25% premium over the share price on September 25, 2025. The volume of the transaction thus amounts to $55 billion. EA has signed the takeover agreement, according to its own statements.
The rumours from the weekend have been confirmed: A consortium led by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund PIF and Silver Lake wants to acquire 100 percent of the US publisher and is offering all EA shareholders $210 per share. This represents a 25% premium over the share price on September 25, 2025. The volume of the transaction thus amounts to $55 billion. EA has signed the takeover agreement, according to its own statements.
