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EA's $55 billion acquisition is the biggest leveraged buyout in private equity history. Here's why it has everyone terrified

Private equity and PIF investment aren't a reassuring pair.

PC Gamer

EA Is Going Private in the Largest Buyout Ever, But This 1 Other Video Game Stock Is Still a Screaming Buy

Electronic Arts is going private in a record $55 billion buyout by the Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity, shifting investor focus to Take-Two, which recently hit an all-time high.

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What Saudi Arabia’s role in the Electronic Arts buyout tells us about image, power and ‘game-washing’

Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA), one of the biggest video game companies in the world behind games such as The Sims and Battlefield, has been sold to a consortium of buyers for US$55 billion (about A$83 billion). It is potentially the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity firms. Not…

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Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not

In this week’s newsletter: The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morally

The Guardian - UK

From Trump Tower to EA Tower: Kushner's Plan to Dominate Video Games

Electronic Arts is set for a record $55bn buyout led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, sparking scrutiny over foreign influence in gaming.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Son-In-Law Jared Kushner Plays Major Role In $55 Billion EA Acquisition, Affinity Partners To Snag 5% Stake: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was reportedly instrumental in brokering the $55 billion take-private deal for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), and his investment company will own a 5% stake in the video game publisher.

Benzinga

How could EA's go-private deal impact the video game industry?

If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners.

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EA officially going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabian investment — CEO Andrew Wilson to stay

Publisher EA is officially going private, with a $55 billion deal backed by private equity and Saudi Arabian investment announced.

Windows Central

Electronic Arts' Future Hinges On Madden And Battlefield, Analyst Points To Investor Day

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) shares drew fresh attention after reports of a possible $50 billion take-private deal valued the company at 17 times adjusted EBITDA, echoing Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) Activision Blizzard acquisition multiple.

Benzinga

How Electronic Arts' $52.5 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry

In what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity, video game maker Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired for a staggering $52.5 billion

The Independent UK

Electronic Arts To Be Bought By Saudi-led Consortium For $55 Bn

Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

International Business Times

Electronic Arts Shares Soar On Potential Deal, Upcoming Battlefield 6 Release

Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese downgraded Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) from Outperform to Neutral and lowered her price target from $210 to $200.

Benzinga

Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner leads $55B Saudi-backed buyout of EA Sports

The deal, led by Ivanka Trump’s husband Jared Kushner, is set to make shareholders $210 per individual share in the biggest leveraged buyout on record

The Independent UK

GameStop (GME) Stock Is Trending Monday: What's Going On?

GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) shares are trading higher Monday morning, continuing a strong rally that has seen the stock gain nearly 20% over the past month. The broader video game sector is seeing strength Monday after Electronic Arts announced it is being acquired in a $55 billion all-cash deal.

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Roblox (RBLX) Stock Is Surging Monday: What's Driving The Action?

Shares of Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) are trading higher Monday morning following news that video game giant Electronic Arts is set to go private in a landmark leveraged buyout. Here’s what investors need to know.

Benzinga

Leading Game Maker EA Gets Acquired In Largest All-Cash Take-Private Deal

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) surged past its 52-week high on Monday after announcing it is being acquired in a $55 billion all-cash deal.

PC Gamer

EA strikes a $55 billion deal to go private in a Saudi-backed buyout just a week before the launch of Battlefield 6

EA's shares will be valued at $210 a pop.

The Independent UK

Video game maker Electronic Arts to be acquired and taken private for $55 billion

Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL,” “The Sims,” and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for $55 billion

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Benzinga

This Electronic Arts Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

Windows Central

Electronic Arts reportedly close to going private in a $50 billion deal — backers include Saudi Arabian PIF

A new report claims that Battlefield publisher Electronic Arts is going private, with a $50 billion deal from private equity and the Saudi Arabian PIF.

Benzinga

Electronic Arts To Go Private In Nearly $50 Billion Deal—Stock Soars

Video game publisher Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) shares climbed following a report that the company is close to finalizing a plan to go private in what could become the largest leveraged buyout ever.

PC Gamer

So far, the Battlefield 6 campaign is satisfied being a Call of Duty cover band

Hands-on with three missions from Battlefield 6's campaign.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2’s Xbox launch boosts revenue to fourth place, Battlefield 6 surges in engagement

Following its Xbox launch, Helldivers 2 shot to fourth place in terms of revenue in August, with Battlefield 6's Open Beta also making it third in player engagement.

Benzinga

Winning The Game Within The Game – The Top 5 Highest Earning NIL Deals For College Athletes

The ability to earn money through "name, image, and likeness" rights has helped many college athletes become millionaires before ever turning pro. Here are the top five earners in terms of NIL, valuations according to Fox Sports.

Benzinga

Lockheed Martin, Electronic Arts And A Financial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

As video game stocks gain momentum and defense giants face unexpected hurdles, could the real market mover be hiding in plain sight among financial institutions? Discover the surprising picks from top investors that are sparking new conversations on Wall Street.

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