Electronic Arts to Become a Private Company on August 4 in Record $55 Billion Deal

Electronic Arts will become a private company around August 4, 2026, according to a July 31 filing. The $55 billion purchase — backed by Saudi Arabia's wealth fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners — is the largest buyout ever. It ends EA's 35 years as a publicly traded company. CEO Andrew Wilson remains; headquarters stay in Redwood City.