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What are the details of the EA buyout?

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EA is being acquired in a $55 billion deal led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silverlake, and Affinity Partners. Shareholders will receive $210 per share, a 25% premium over recent prices. EA will go private, delist from public markets, and CEO Andrew Wilson will remain in charge. The deal is expected to close in early 2027.

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EA to go private in private equity buyout valued at $55 billion

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  • EA to end its 36-year history as a publicly-traded company in a $55 billion buyout.
  • The buyout is the largest leveraged buyout in history, priced at $210 per share. 7s
  • The consortium includes Silverlake, Affinity Partners, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. 52s
  • Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund already holds a 9.9% stake in EA. 1m 8s
  • The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. 1m 31s
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EA to go private in private equity buyout valued at $55 billion
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France 24
4 hours ago
EA to go private in private equity buyout valued at $55 billion

The buyout ends EA's 36-year run as a public company, with a $210 per share offer and a total value of $55 billion.

EA to go private in private equity buyout valued at $55 billion
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France 24
4 hours ago
EA to go private in private equity buyout valued at $55 billion

The deal is expected to close in early 2027, pending shareholder and regulatory approval.

Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal
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IGN
9 hours ago
Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal

EA has agreed to be acquired by a group including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silverlake, and Affinity Partners for about $55 billion.

Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal
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IGN
9 hours ago
Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal

EA shareholders will receive $210 per share in cash, a 25% premium over the unaffected share price.

Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal
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IGN
9 hours ago
Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal

After the deal, EA's stock will no longer be publicly traded. CEO Andrew Wilson will continue to lead the company from its California headquarters.

Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal
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IGN
9 hours ago
Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, pending regulatory and stockholder approvals.

Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal
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IGN
9 hours ago
Electronic Arts goes private in massive $55 billion deal

The deal is funded by a combination of equity from the investor group and $20 billion in debt financing from JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Saudi fund snags EA in $55 billion deal
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CNBC
1 day ago
Saudi fund snags EA in $55 billion deal

EA is going private in the largest leveraged buyout in Wall Street history, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with Affinity and Silver Lake splitting the remainder.

Saudi fund snags EA in $55 billion deal
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CNBC
1 day ago
Saudi fund snags EA in $55 billion deal

EA will take on about $20 billion in debt as part of the deal, increasing pressure to boost profitability.

Saudi fund snags EA in $55 billion deal
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CNBC
1 day ago
Saudi fund snags EA in $55 billion deal

EA has a 45-day window to consider alternative offers before finalizing the deal.

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