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HISTORICAL FACTS: Saudi arabia public investment fund | History Defined

Donald Trump’s son-in-law is now linked to the $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts

Just what The Sims was missing: direct oversight from a Saudi wealth fund and Jared Kushner

We Got This Covered · Aug 5

Thought leader Eddie Howe runs out of time and ideas at Newcastle

In today’s newsletter: The dreaded Jonjo Shelvey vote of confidence, and Jack Grealish hits back

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

European Commission says EA's controversial $55 billion buyout "would not raise competition concerns" and clears it for Saudi-led ownership

One step closer to owning Battlefield, The Sims, Mass Effect, and more

GamesRadar · Jul 23

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EA shareholders approve $55 billion buyout that'll reportedly leave the Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC developer and publisher in $20 billion debt

EA expects the deal to go through in Q1 of FY27

GamesRadar · Dec 23, 2025

EA says it will keep creative control as $55B Saudi‑backed takeover looms

Electronic Arts is being acquired in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi investment, but the publisher insists its studios will retain creative independence.

Windows Central · Nov 4, 2025

EA pinky promises to 'maintain creative control' in its post-buyout era, but the list of 'cultural values' it plans to keep doesn't mean much at all

Though I suspect the new owners care a lot more about money than anything else.

PC Gamer · Nov 4, 2025

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 · Oct 1, 2025

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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.

Benzinga · Sep 29, 2025

EA reportedly nearing $50 billion deal to go private with money from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment fund and a private equity firm, which would "likely be the largest leveraged buyout of all time"

The deal could be announced as soon as next week

GamesRadar · Sep 26, 2025

Why was Tiger Woods at the White House? Golf legends meets Donald Trump to discuss sport's reunification

Golf legend Tiger Woods and President Donald Trump met at the White House to discuss a potential reunification of golf amid the PGA and LIV Golf rift

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

President Trump Meeting With Tiger Woods, Pro Golf Leaders to Discuss Unification

It appears all hands are on deck to get a PGA Tour/LIV Golf deal to the finish line.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20, 2025

Report: Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund to Acquire Share of PGA Tour Enterprises

Bloomberg reported that LIV Golf's backer would take a 6% interest in the PGA Tour's for-profit arm.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2024

The Lucid Gravity Has Landed. Here's Why It Needs To Be A Hit

I'll tell anyone who will listen that the Lucid Air is, in my humble estimation, pretty much the best electric vehicle you can buy in America today. The only problem is that it's an expensive electric luxury sedan tasked with keeping a promising startup afloat at a time when the market…

InsideEVs · Dec 9, 2024

Exclusive: 'Wentworth Club Is Not For Sale' - BMW PGA Championship Host Denies Saudi PIF Sale Report

The iconic British club says it is not for sale and has categorically denied a report that it is in talks with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund

Golf Monthly · Nov 4, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2024

Rory McIlroy explains what he wants PGA Tour players to learn from Saudi PIF meeting

McIlroy wants players to understand that Al-Rumayyan “wants to do the right thing” with an investment in golf.

Top News · Feb 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Partners With ATP

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund partners with ATP, sparking discussions in tennis community and signaling new sports diplomacy efforts.

Golf Monthly · Feb 3, 2024

Rory McIlroy Reaffirms PGA Tour-PIF Stance After Call With Jordan Spieth

Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth appear to disagree on the potential deal with the Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Rory McIlroy resigns from PGA Tour's policy board

McIlroy, a four-time major champion who is the No. 2 golfer in the world, was set to serve in the position until 2024 after joining last year. But he announced his resignation in a letter to the entire board, stating that “professional and personal commitments” caused him to step down.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2023

Former PGA Tour pro known as ‘The Lil Commish’ pens open letter to membership

Joe Ogilvie wants the PGA Tour membership to understand the unique position they are in.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023

What you need to know from the Senate subcommittee hearing involving PGA Tour-PIF agreement

Here are some of the best nuggets we found out during the Senate subcommittee hearing.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2023

LIV Golf team announces crypto exchange company OKX as first global sponsor

Uncertainty swirls around the future of LIV amid the news of a partnership between the PGA Tour and PIF.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

PGA Tour, LIV Golf file motions to drop lawsuits after whirlwind week

Both voluntarily dismissed all claims with prejudice, meaning previous claims can't be refiled or pursued.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

New York Times moves for all documents to be unsealed in PGA Tour, LIV Golf lawsuits

The Times is arguing it is enforcing the public's First Amendment and common law rights to public records.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi LIV Golf draws Senate panel investigation

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden notified top officials with the PGA Tour that he’s opening a wide-ranging probe into the PGA’s surprise tie-up with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

Money talks: how Saudi Arabia’s soft power project is shaking up sport

Regime wants to use sport for soft power and to improve the lives of its population but has failed to wash away its human rights record

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