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Electronic Arts to Close $55 Billion Go-Private Deal Next Week
Variety • • business
Key Points:
- Electronic Arts (EA) is expected to finalize its $55 billion go-private merger on or around August 4, 2026, after receiving all required regulatory approvals as of July 30, 2026.
- The deal, announced in September 2025, involves Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners in an all-cash transaction.
- The merger's completion was delayed from the original June 30, 2026 target due to regulatory review but now awaits final customary closing conditions.
- EA will maintain its headquarters in Redwood City, California, and continue under CEO Andrew Wilson’s leadership post-merger.
- EA's strong market position is bolstered by successful franchises like “Battlefield 6,” the highest-selling game of 2025, along with popular titles such as “The Sims,” “Apex Legends,” and “EA Sports FC.”
