US EditionGaming Giant EA Agrees to $55 Billion Sale in Largest Leveraged Buyout on Record
- On September 29, 2025, Electronic Arts announced it will be acquired in an all-cash deal valued at $55 billion, marking the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history.
- Electronic Arts received the deal suggestion at the `critical moment` as it relies on upcoming Battlefield 6 for October 10, 2025, and FC 26 amid industry consolidation.
- The investor group has committed roughly $36 billion of equity alongside $20 billion of debt financing, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. backing the debt and PIF rolling over its 9.9% stake.
- EA shares jumped nearly 6% to $204.35 in premarket trading on Monday, trading was halted, and Andrew Wilson will remain CEO as EA stays headquartered in Redwood City, California.
- Observers warn the heavy leverage creates interest-rate vulnerabilities and will invite regulatory scrutiny as PIF deepens its gaming investments in the $200 billion global gaming market.
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