EA nears $50 Billion deal to sell & go private; Report

It could be a shocking move from the company

There are some big changes happening in EA (Electronic Arts) right now. The powerhouse behind popular games like FIFA, Madden, and Apex Legends might be looking forward to a $50 billion acquisition that would take the company private.

The Wall Street Journal first reported this. If the deal is finalized, it could be a big shift in the gaming industry, making the company pull out from the public stock market.

Know more details about EA’s latest deal

According to sources cited in the paywalled WSJ article, the latest deal involves the key investors like Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).

For now, the discussions are ongoing and there is a possible chance that we might see an announcement in early October 2025.

Electronic Arts current market value is over $43 billion, and the planned $50 billion price tag would make this the largest leveraged buyout in history (unadjusted for inflation), exceeding the $32 billion TXU deal from 2007.

Currently, PIF holds 10% shares in Electronic Arts, which were acquired back in 2023. Silver Lake, a tech-focused investment firm, doesn’t hold any shares; however, they are tied to the industry through partial ownership of Unity, the engine used in several titles.

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Conclusion

Since this news is out, the Electronic Arts stock has surged nearly 15%. If the company goes private, it may provide them more flexibility, without worrying about the quarterly earnings pressure and put more focus on the upcoming projects.

Electronic Arts’ next earnings call is set for October 28, 2025, which might provide more details and updates on this deal.

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