Electronic Arts acquired in $55 billion deal, largest private buyout in history

Saudi Arabia and others purchase video game giant Electronic Arts for $55 billion

The LBO to obtain Electronic Arts includes $35 billion from the consortium, while $20 billion in financing is expected to be provided by JPMorganChase.

Electronic Arts acquired in $55 billion deal, largest private buyout in history

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Electronic Arts Faces $55B Buyout by Saudi-Led Consortium at 25% Premium

In the high-stakes world of video game publishing, Electronic Arts Inc. has long been a powerhouse, churning out blockbuster titles like “Madden NFL” and “The Sims.” But the company’s recent agreement to be acquired in a $55 billion leveraged buyout—the largest of its kind in history—marks a seismic shift that could reshape its future operations and financial structure. Led by a consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, private…

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Electronic Arts Acquired in Largest Private Equity Buyout for $55 Billion. – The Quad: Student News Service of WCU

Electronic Arts (EA) has been acquired for $55 billion by a private-equity consortium, making it the largest private-equity buyout in history. On Monday, Sept. 29, EA put out a statement to the press on their website, announcing the gaming giant had gone private following the buyout from a consortium made up of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake Technology Management LLC and Affinity Partners. JP Morgan Chase, while not par…