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- Electronic Arts will close its $55 billion go-private merger on August 4 2026, ending its 35-year public listing.
- All required regulatory approvals, including EU Commission clearance, were obtained as of July 30 2026.
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners will buy EA, with the PIF slated to own over 93.4%.
- U.S. lawmakers have urged the Federal Trade Commission to review the deal, citing possible harm to workers.
