Electronic Arts has transitioned back to private ownership following the completion of its acquisition. The transaction, which involved purchasing the video game company for $55 billion, has left the company with $20 billion in new debt. The news confirms that the agreement has successfully cleared all necessary regulatory hurdles.
This clearance allows the company and its new owners to finalize the process, which is anticipated to take several months beyond the original timeline. The details of the proposed acquisition were first made public last September, followed by a vote from Electronic Arts shareholders several months later that approved the deal. Currently, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia holds ownership of over 93% of the company.
Additionally, private investment firms Silver Lake and Affinity Partners are involved in the ownership structure. This shift marks a significant financial restructuring for the electronic entertainment industry leader. The move to private status, while securing major investment, has introduced substantial debt obligations to the company.
The finalized ownership structure, dominated by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, signals a major change in the operational and financial governance of Electronic Arts.
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