$55 billion EA buyout hands Madden over to investors including Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner

"The transaction was approved by EA's Board of Directors, is expected to close in Q1 FY27 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and approval by EA stockholders. Following the close of the transaction, EA's common stock will no longer be listed on any public market."

"The transaction will be funded by a combination of cash from each of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners as well as roll-over of PIF's existing stake in EA, constituting an equity investment of approximately $36 billion, and $20 billion of debt financing fully and solely committed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., $18 billion of which is expected to be funded at close. Each of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners plan to fund the equity component of the financing entirely from capital under their respective control."

The transaction was approved by EA's Board of Directors and is expected to close in Q1 FY27. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and approval by EA stockholders. Following the close, EA's common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. The financing comprises approximately $36 billion of equity from PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, including a roll-over of PIF's existing stake, and $20 billion of debt financing fully committed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., with $18 billion expected to fund at close. Each investor will fund equity from capital under their control.

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