Video game publishing giant Electronic Arts is set to be acquired by a group of private investors for a staggering $55 billion.
The consortium includes PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, with the three companies set to acquire 100% of the Battlefield 6 publisher. EA revealed that the buyout has been approved by its board of directors and is expected to close in the first quarter of the company’s FY 2027, although the company will still be helmed by Andrew Wilson and maintain its headquarters in Redwood City, California.
Speaking in a statement, Wilson commented:
Our creative and passionate teams at EA have delivered extraordinary experiences for hundreds of millions of fans, built some of the world’s most iconic IP, and created significant value for our business. This moment is a powerful recognition of their remarkable work. Looking ahead, we will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment, sports, and technology, unlocking new opportunities. Together with our partners, we will create transformative experiences to inspire generations to come. I am more energized than ever about the future we are building.
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Egon Durban, co-CEO and Managing Partner of Silver Lake, commented:
This investment embodies Silver Lake’s mission to partner with exceptional management teams at the highest quality companies. EA is a special company – a global leader in interactive entertainment, anchored by its premier sports franchise, with accelerating revenue growth and strong and scaling free cash flow.
We are honored to invest and partner with Andrew – an extraordinary CEO who has doubled revenue, nearly tripled EBITDA, and driven a fivefold increase in market cap during his tenure. The future for EA is bright, we are going to invest heavily to grow the business and we are excited to support Andrew and the EA team as the company accelerates innovation, expands its reach worldwide, and continues to deliver incredible experiences to players and fans across generations.
[Source – Business Wire]