New Delhi: American videogame company Electronic Arts has announced that it has entered into an agreement by an investor consortium made up of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of about $55 billion. The consortium will acquire 100 per cent of EA, with PIF rolling over its 9.9 per cent stake in the company. EA stakeholders will receive $210 per share in cash, a 25 per cent premium over EA’s share price of $168.32 at market close on 25 September, and a premium over the all-time high of $179.01 on 14 August, 2025. The consortium brings deep sector experience, committed capital and global portfolios with networks across gaming, entertainment and sports offering unique possibilities for EA.
Andrew Wilson, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Arts sa