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EDITOR BRIEF
Electronic Arts is now privately held after closing its $55 billion sale to an investor group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The deal includes $20 billion in debt financing, with PIF reportedly owning 93.4% of the new company.
COMMENTARY
The record-setting leveraged buyout could intensify pressure on EA to cut costs, prioritize reliable franchises, and maximize recurring revenue. It also reflects a broader trend of sovereign wealth and private equity capital reshaping major gaming companies as growth slows and consolidation continues.