Overview
- The investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund completed the $55 billion acquisition on August 4, 2026, and EA’s common stock has been delisted from NASDAQ.
- PIF holds a super‑majority stake of about 93.4% while Silver Lake and Affinity Partners own roughly 5.5% and 1.1% respectively, and CEO Andrew Wilson will remain in place under the new ownership.
- The transaction includes roughly $18–20 billion in debt financing funded at close, creating new annual interest costs that analysts say increase pressure to cut expenses and boost cash flow.
- Reporting says EA told debt investors it will seek about $700 million in annual savings, including roughly $170 million labeled as "organizational efficiencies," a phrase widely read as meaning significant layoffs.
- EA’s last public filings show the business is driven by live‑service revenue even as bookings missed expectations and Battlefield 6 engagement declined, and observers warn reduced disclosure plus PIF control could affect content, governance and employee protections.