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Saudi Arabia's PIF to Acquire 93.4% of EA for $55 Billion

12/3/2025

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will acquire 93.4% of Electronic Arts (EA) in a $55 billion leveraged buyout.
The October-announced deal includes minor stakes for Silver Lake Partners (5.5%) and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners (1.1%).
The transaction requires regulatory and shareholder approval, with a vote scheduled for later this month.
PIF's investment aligns with its history of gaming stakes, while EA's revenues have hovered around $7.4–$7.6 billion in the past three years.

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will acquire 93.4% of Electronic Arts (EA) in a $55 billion leveraged buyout.
The October-announced deal includes minor stakes for Silver Lake Partners (5.5%) and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners (1.1%).
The transaction requires regulatory and shareholder approval, with a vote scheduled for later this month.
PIF's investment aligns with its history of gaming stakes, while EA's revenues have hovered around $7.4–$7.6 billion in the past three years.