Electronic Arts Completes $55bn Acquisition; CEO Announces Senior Leadership Changes

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) delists from Nasdaq at $210, transferring bookings risk to new holders

NEW YORK, August 6, 2026, 11:05 a.m. EDT — U.S. markets are open; EA stock has ceased trading. (SEC) EA completed its approximately $55 billion acquisition on August 4. Shareholders are paid $210 in cash for each share. (SEC) The last registered price was $209.70, representing a 30-cent or 0.14% decline. Fiscal first-quarter bookings fell…

EA Leadership Changes As Cam Weber, David Tinson Take Top Roles

NoSmokeSport - Sports News & Latest Trending World News NoSmokeSport - Sports News & Latest Trending World News - Better Sport News Electronic Arts has announced significant EA leadership changes at its top executive tier, following the completion of its $55 billion acquisition by a Saudi-led consortium. Cam Weber, formerly President of EA Sports, now steps into the role of President and Chief Studios Officer. David Tinson, previously Chief Expe…

The guy in charge of EA Sports is now in charge of EA everything

With Electronic Arts now officially owned by Saudi Arabia, CEO Andrew Wilson has made some changes at the top, appointing former EA Sports president Cam Weber as president and chief studios officer, and former "chief experiences officer" David Tinson—basically the top marketing and communications role—as president and chief operating officer.The announcement of the promotions came in a message initially shared with employees that was presumably …

Electronic Arts Delists From Nasdaq in PIF $55B Take-Private

Electronic Arts common stock stopped trading before Wednesday’s opening bell, completing a $55 billion take-private that hands Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund control of the publisher behind EA Sports FC, Apex Legends and Madden NFL. According to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Oak-Eagle MergerCo, an entity formed by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, merged into Electronic Arts on Aug. 4, with EA su…

EA acquisition by PIF-led consortium officially completed as gaming giant begins new era

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, has officially completed its acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA). The transaction was first announced in September 2025 before receiving shareholder approval in December. As part of the acquisition, EA has become a privately owned company and its shares have been delisted from the NASDAQ stock exchange. Former shareholders will receive $210 (£156) in cash f…

Electronic Arts completes $55bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes

Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) now the majority owner.