Electronic Arts is stepping into a whole new era. The company has officially confirmed a $55 billion private sale to a powerhouse trio, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, the investment firm led by Jared Kushner.
The deal means the consortium will scoop up 100%. Stockholders are set for a hefty payout of $210 per share in cash. That’s a 25% jump from the unaffected closing price of $168.32 back on 25 September 2025, and even higher than the record high of $179.01. They are calling it the largest all-cash take-private buyout in history.
In a statement, CEO Andrew Wilson praised the move as recognition of the “remarkable work” of teams. He promised the company would keep pushing into entertainment, sports, and technology. Importantly, it isn’t uprooting; its HQ stays in Redwood City, California, with Wilson still in charge.
AI at the centre of EA’s future
The sale is expected to close in fiscal Q1 2027, pending the usual approvals. Once wrapped, it will be taken off the stock market.
Behind the scenes, the new owners are betting hard on artificial intelligence. Reports from the Financial Times claim AI will be central to cutting costs and boosting profits, helping cover the heavy debt tied to the takeover. The idea is simple: AI could speed up production, trim expenses, and give the company’s bottom line a serious lift.
For players, the big question is what this new era means for the games themselves. They are promising growth and innovation, but all eyes are now on how this $55 billion gamble will reshape the future of one of gaming’s biggest publishers.
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