EA’s $55 Billion Acquisition Is Complete

Electronic Arts is officially a privately owned company

Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, ending more than three decades as a publicly traded company.

EA confirmed on August 4, 2026, that the acquisition has formally closed. The announcement completes the process that began when the $55 billion take-private agreement was announced in September 2025.

The consortium consists of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), technology investment firm Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.

With the transaction complete, EA shareholders will receive $210 in cash for each share they owned at closing. The company’s shares have stopped trading and will be delisted from Nasdaq.

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Andrew Wilson Remains in Charge

The ownership change does not bring an immediate change at the top of EA. Andrew Wilson remains Chairman and CEO as the company begins operating under its new private ownership.

In a message to employees following the closing, Wilson said EA’s mission remains unchanged. He also highlighted Cam Weber as President and Chief Studios Officer and David Tinson as President and Chief Operating Officer.

For players, there are no confirmed immediate changes to franchises, studios, subscriptions, release plans, or existing games as a direct result of the completed acquisition.

The New Owners Are Already Talking About AI

One part of the official completion announcement stands out. Silver Lake CEO Egon Durban said the consortium intends to invest heavily in EA’s growth, including the use of AI in game development and player experiences.

That is an investment intention rather than a specific development announcement. EA has not announced new games, staffing changes, studio closures, or changes to individual franchises as part of the closing.

The $55 Billion Deal Is Finally Done

The acquisition was first announced on September 29, 2025, and approved by EA shareholders on December 22. The transaction then moved through the required regulatory process before reaching its August 4 closing.

The important distinction is now simple. EA is no longer waiting for regulatory approval or an expected closing date. The acquisition is complete, its publicly traded shares have stopped trading, and Electronic Arts has officially entered its next chapter as a private company.

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