đź BREAKING: Electronic Arts (EA), the creator of FIFA and Madden, has officially been acquired in a record-breaking $55 Billion deal!
The takeover is being led by Saudi Arabiaâs Public Investment Fund, alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. With shareholders set to receive $210 per share in cash, the agreement is expected to close by 2027 (pending final approvals).
This isnât just another acquisition â itâs now the largest private equity buyout in gaming history, a move that will reshape the global entertainment and esports markets. đđ„
For Saudi Arabia, itâs another step in Vision 2030 â investing in tech, media, and gaming as part of building a future-focused economy. For EA, it means going private and potentially entering a bold new era of innovation (or control đ).
The big question: what happens to FIFA, Madden, and EAâs biggest franchises now that the deal is sealed? đ€Żđ
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