Electronic Arts has gone private after completing its acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.
The transaction ends nearly three decades of EA trading as a public company. The company’s common stock has stopped trading on NASDAQ, while shareholders will receive $210 in cash for each share held at closing.
EA first announced the deal in September 2025, and shareholders approved it in December. The acquisition closed on August 4, 2026.
The deal expands PIF’s presence in global gaming and entertainment, sectors it has identified as strategic priorities. According to the announcement, the consortium plans to support EA’s game development, technology investments and longer-term growth, including work involving artificial intelligence.
For EA, private ownership could offer more flexibility to invest in products and technology without the short-term pressures of public markets. Attention will now turn to how the company develops its portfolio and new gaming experiences under its new ownership structure.
Source: Waya
