PIF-led consortium in talks to acquire Electronic Arts: Report

Group 1 - A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with Silver Lake Management and Affinity Partners, is in discussions for a potential acquisition of Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) [2] - The acquisition is expected to be financed through debt, with an announcement anticipated within the week [3] - The transaction is not yet finalized and may still fall through, with JPMorgan Chase & Co. arranging the financing package for the buyers [4] Group 2 - As of the end of Q2 2025, PIF owned 24.8 million shares in EA, accounting for approximately 10% of the company's total outstanding shares [5] - EA's market capitalization is approximately $48.5 billion, based on the latest closing price of $193.35 per share [6] - Founded in 1982 in California, EA is recognized as one of the largest video game publishers and developers globally, with a diverse portfolio of successful titles [7]