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Jared Kushner News: Electronic Arts is being taken private in a massive $55 billion deal. The money is coming from Saudi Arabia and a Jared Kushner–backed investment firm.
EA, the publisher behind Madden NFL, The Sims, and Battlefield, confirmed the move on Monday.
The takeover group includes Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Kushner’s Affinity Partners.
Investors will get $210 a share. It’s the largest buyout ever in the gaming industry.
EA shares climbed almost 5% in early trading. The offer represents a 25% premium over Friday’s closing price, before the Wall Street Journal revealed news of the buyout talks.
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CEO Andrew Wilson highlighted the company’s achievements in a statement. He said EA’s teams have brought unforgettable experiences to hundreds of millions of players.
He added that they’ve built some of the industry’s most iconic franchises while driving strong value for the business.
Kushner praised EA for its ability to build games that stand the test of time. He said he grew up playing them and now shares the same joy with his children.
He called the company’s future “incredibly exciting.” The agreement is scheduled to wrap up in the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
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Final approval from regulators is still required. EA, founded in 1982, has developed a wide range of popular games.
Its collection includes everything from sports franchises to first-person shooters, with Battlefield 6 being one of its most anticipated releases.
In the past year, EA reduced its workforce by 5%. The move mirrors a wider trend in the gaming industry, as companies adjust after the Covid-19 boom and changing player habits.
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