# EA’s $55bn buyout expected to close on 4 August

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/electronic-arts-set-to-close-55-billion-go-private-deal-next-week/
- Published: 2026-07-31T04:32:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-31T10:47:55+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/electronic-arts-close-55-billion-private-deal-1236824625/
- Topics: Art, Business, Companies, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- EA expects its $55bn private sale to close on 4 August.
- All required regulatory approvals have been obtained.
- EA will retain its headquarters and chief executive.

## Summary

Electronic Arts expects its $55 billion go-private transaction to complete at the close of trading on 4 August, having secured all required regulatory approvals. The deal would take one of the world’s largest video game publishers off the stock market, subject only to the remaining customary closing conditions.

The all-cash acquisition was announced last September by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, and was delayed beyond its original 30 June target by regulatory reviews. EA is expected to remain headquartered in Redwood City, California, with Andrew Wilson continuing as chief executive; its portfolio includes Battlefield, The Sims, EA Sports FC and Apex Legends.

## Coverage

- [Variety: EA’s $55bn buyout expected to close on 4 August](https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/electronic-arts-close-55-billion-private-deal-1236824625/)
- [GamesRadar+: EA's $55 billion buyout is officially complete next week](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/eas-usd55-billion-buyout-is-officially-complete-next-week/)
- [GameSpot: EA Says Saudi Takeover Deal Is Set To Close Next Week](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-says-saudi-takeover-deal-is-set-to-close-next-week/)

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