Electronic Arts is set to become a private company on or about the close of trading on August 4, 2026, marking the end of its 35-year run as a publicly traded entity. The company announced the merger details in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The acquisition is being executed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The transaction is described as the largest leveraged buyout ever recorded.
Total value of the Electronic Arts privatization deal
According to the SEC filing, all regulatory approvals required to complete the merger were obtained as of July 30, 2026. The deal to take the company private is closing approximately one month later than originally planned.
As of July 30, 2026, all regulatory approvals required to complete the Merger have been obtained.
Operations and Leadership
Electronic Arts will continue to be led by CEO Andrew Wilson, and its headquarters will remain in Redwood City, California.
The company reported a revenue of $7.5 billion last year. Recent years for the firm have included the cancellation of upcoming games, the closure of studios, and employee layoffs, as well as the shelving of the Need for Speed franchise. The company also ended its involvement with FIFA soccer in 2023.