Group 1 - Major banks, including JPMorgan Chase, have begun issuing $20 billion in debt financing to support the acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA), marking the largest leveraged buyout in history [1] - Small banks from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe are actively purchasing approximately $3 billion in Class A term loans for the video game manufacturer [1] - The issuance process will continue until the end of February, with underwriters having the flexibility to adjust the size of the Class A term loans based on market conditions [1]