Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s leading video game publishers, is going private in a massive $55 billion deal. The company is being acquired by a consortium formed by private equity fund Silver Lake, Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Affinity Partners.
According to the agreement, EA shareholders will receive $210 in cash per share.
This figure represents a 25% premium compared to the closing price on September 25th.This move comes before the launch of Battlefield 6, which the gaming world is eagerly awaiting. Analysts note that in an increasingly competitive sector, players are increasingly turning to reliable and well-known brands.
