JOURNAL ARTICLE

EA Agrees to $55 Billion Sale in Largest Leveraged Buyout on Record.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Davis, Michelle F.; Gould, Ryan; Baker, Liana 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Electronic Arts Inc.'s agreement to be acquired in a record-setting leveraged buyout valued at approximately $55 billion, involving a consortium that includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The deal, which offers $210 per share, represents a significant investment by Saudi Arabia as it seeks to diversify its economy beyond oil, particularly into the gaming sector. Electronic Arts, known for popular franchises like Madden NFL and Battlefield, has faced challenges in the gaming market, prompting the move to go private to alleviate pressures from quarterly earnings and investor expectations. The transaction is notable for being the largest leveraged buyout on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2007. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188317440
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