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EA's $55 Billion Sale to Saudi Fund Sparks Security Concerns

12/23/2025

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Electronic Arts Inc. shareholders approved a $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), making PIF the majority owner with 93.4% of shares.
The acquisition is pending regulatory approval and could become the largest leveraged buyout.
U.S. senators have raised concerns about national security risks and foreign influence, urged scrutiny, and questioned PIF’s investments in cultural sectors, suggesting motives beyond financial gain.

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Electronic Arts Inc. shareholders approved a $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), making PIF the majority owner with 93.4% of shares.
The acquisition is pending regulatory approval and could become the largest leveraged buyout.
U.S. senators have raised concerns about national security risks and foreign influence, urged scrutiny, and questioned PIF’s investments in cultural sectors, suggesting motives beyond financial gain.