The consortium of investors, which includes the State Investment Fund in Saudi Arabia (PIF), agreed to purchase Battlefield, Apex Legends and EA Sports Maker Electronic Arts for $ 55 billion.
Rumors about the transaction began to circulate last week and now confirmed by EAField
The publisher of the United States owned by a number of development studios, such as Bioware, Dice, Maxis, Motive, Respawn and Criterion, concluded a final agreement, which will be acquired by the consortium of investors, including PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.
The transaction will take the form of the transaction as a whole, which appreciates EA in the amount of about $ 55 billion. EA said that this step would allow him to “accelerate innovation and growth to create future entertainment”, providing “convincing value” to all shareholders.
“In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the consortium will acquire 100 percent EA, and PIF will turn its existing 9.9 -percent share in the company. EA shareholders will receive $ 210 per share in cash, ”EA said in a note for investors.
“The price of purchase for the rally is a 25 percent bonus for the unnecessary price of EA shares in $ 168.32 in the market on the market September 25, 2025, the last completely unnecessary trade day and a bonus for the unnecessed maximum EA in US dollars in the market on the market August 14, 2025.”
It is expected that the transaction will be completed in the first quarter of the 27th financial year and remains the subject of permission of regulation and shareholders. If the deal closes, the headquarters will remain the headquarters in Redwood -City, California, and will continue to be headed by CEO Andrew Wilson.
Commenting on this deal, Wilson said that the transaction, which represents the largest leading sponsor investments in history, is a “powerful recognition” of the wonderful work of EA employees, Many of which have been fired in recent yearsField
“Our creative and passionate teams in EA gave an extraordinary experience for hundreds of millions of fans, created some of the most ip IP in the world and created a significant value for our business,” Wilson said.
“This moment is a powerful recognition of their wonderful work. Looking into the future, we will continue to extend the boundaries of entertainment, sports and technologies, unlocking new opportunities. ”
Human Raits Vecch claims that PIF “facilitated and benefited from violations of human rights”
It is unclear how much PIF control will have in relation to EA after the completion, but the representative of the investment fund, of course, indicated that he would be involved in the movement forward.
“PIF is uniquely positioned in global gaming sectors and e -sports, construction and support of ecosystems that connect fans, developers and creators of IP,” said the Turks Anlelovizer, Deputy Governor and head of the PIF international investment department.
“PIF demonstrated a strong commitment to these sectors, and this partnership will help the further development of the long -term growth of EA, at the same time inciting innovation in the industry on a global scale.”
PIF has already held a share of 9.9 % in EA, which will now be turned upside down as a result of the transaction.
Sovereign fund of wealth, who considers himself a “catalyst of changes” on his webThe chairmanship of the de facto rule of Saudi Arabia and the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
As noted by BBCMohammed bin Salman was associated with the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who often criticized his policy and leadership.
Advocacy groups, such as Amnesty International And Human Raits's Catch They opposed Muhammad Bin Salman and Saudi Arabia for (among other things), trying to control the media, limiting freedom of speech, legally prohibiting LGBTK+ and gender expression, violating the protests and demonstration and discrimination of women.
Human Rights Watch specifically claims pif “He facilitated and won directly from serious violations of human rights associated with the Crown Prince Muhammad,” and is used as an instrument to conquer the “terrible” protocol of human human rights.
PIF greatly invested in the video game industry directly or through subsidiaries, such as Savvy Games Group. Earlier this year, Publisher belonging to the experience, Scoply bought a business Niantic and Niantic key franchises, such as Pokemon goThe field of wealth also has bets on Nintendo, Koei Tecmo, Capcom, Nexon and Take-Two.
