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Oak-Eagle AcquireCo to acquire Electronic Arts for $55B

PRIVATEJul 31, 2026•9 days ago

Acquiring Company

Oak-Eagle AcquireCo

Acquired Company

Electronic Arts

MiamiMaltaGamingContent And PublishingCommunity And LifestyleConsumer ElectronicsGamingVideo GamesGamblinggambling & casinos

Description

Electronic Arts has received final regulatory approvals for its $55 billion acquisition by Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. After the acquisition, EA will become a privately held company and will continue to operate from Redwood City under its current leadership. The acquisition marks one of the largest in the gaming industry's history.

Company Information

Company

Oak-Eagle AcquireCo

Location

Miami, Florida, United States

About

Oak-Eagle AcquireCo is a special purpose vehicle company representing a group of investors. It is led by the Public Investment Fund, which is the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. The company aims to acquire Electronic Arts for significant control of the gaming industry.

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