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Electronic Arts to go private in $55B deal with PIF, Silver Lake

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Electronic Arts is set to transition to a private company on August 4, 2026, concluding its 35-year history as a public entity. The acquisition, valued at $55 billion, is a leveraged buyout involving the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Despite industry challenges leading to layoffs and game cancellations, EA, under CEO Andrew Wilson, will maintain its headquarters in Redwood City, California, and continue to operate with its established franchises. AI

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Electronic Arts to go private in $55B deal with PIF, Silver Lake

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Electronic Arts says it'll be a private company next week

    Electronic Arts will close its $55 billion deal to go private by August 4 next week.

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