Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) to be Acquired for $55 Billion

By Hao Liu • Monday, September 29 12:03 • Permanent Link

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor consortium comprised of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $55 billion. The acquisition represents the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history.

Under the terms of the agreement, EA stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash, representing a 25% premium to EA’s unaffected share price of $168.32 at market close on September 25, 2025. PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners plan to fund the equity component of the financing entirely from capital under their respective control, constituting an equity investment of approximately $36 billion, with $20 billion of debt financing fully and solely committed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

EA's CEO, Andrew Wilson, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating that the partnership will enable the company to accelerate innovation and growth to build the future of entertainment. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 FY27, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and approval by EA stockholders.

For its Q2 FY26 earnings release scheduled for October 28, 2025, EA will release financial and operational results through a press release and will not hold a conference call or webcast. In fiscal year 2025, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.5 billion.

Upon completion of the transaction, EA will remain headquartered in Redwood City, California, and continue to be led by Andrew Wilson as CEO.

The acquisition is anticipated to provide unique possibilities for EA to blend physical and digital experiences, enhance fan engagement, and create new growth opportunities, leveraging the deep sector experience, committed capital, and global portfolios of the investor consortium. Jared Kushner, Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Partners, expressed excitement about the future for EA, highlighting the company's ability to create iconic, lasting experiences.

The acquisition represents a significant milestone for EA, as it positions the company to continue building the communities and experiences that define the future of entertainment. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 14.87% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $193.35. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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