EA's $55 Billion Take-Private Closes August 4 — Largest LBO on Record

Electronic Arts will finalize its $55 billion go-private deal around August 4, 2026, per a July 31 SEC filing. All regulatory approvals were secured by July 30. Backed by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, the leveraged buyout ends EA's 35-year public run. CEO Andrew Wilson stays; headquarters remain in Redwood City.