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Kushner's Firm Eyes $50 Billion EA Buyout Amid Gaming Shift

9/29/2025

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Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners is in talks to buy Electronic Arts for about $50 billion, potentially the largest leveraged buyout.
Investors include Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Silver Lake Partners.
EA's shares rose nearly 15% after the talks, despite disappointing sales.
The gaming industry is consolidating as players shift to mobile and free-to-play, with EA relying on live services.

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Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners is in talks to buy Electronic Arts for about $50 billion, potentially the largest leveraged buyout.
Investors include Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Silver Lake Partners.
EA's shares rose nearly 15% after the talks, despite disappointing sales.
The gaming industry is consolidating as players shift to mobile and free-to-play, with EA relying on live services.