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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 26, 2026Video GamesSource · SpeculativeArticle · Factual
Silver Lake acquires Electronic Arts
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$55B
Target
Electronic Arts
NASDAQ: EA · Redwood City, California
Acquirer
Silver Lake
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Silver Lake agreed to acquire Electronic Arts. Reported deal value: $55B. Status: Announced. Sector: Video Games. Target headquarters context: Redwood City, California, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-26. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
We are writing to express serious concerns regarding the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts by the Public Investment Fund , the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, and private equity firms Silver Lake and Affinity Partners ,” wrote the lawmakers
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 26, 2026 · esportsadvocate.net
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Video Games with a reported deal value of $55B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: esportsadvocate.net · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index