Electronic Arts Says It'll Be A Private Company Next Week

EA said in an SEC filing that all required approvals for its $55 billion sale are now in place.

The company is set to go private under Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, with closing expected around Aug. 4, 2026.

Andrew Wilson will remain CEO, and Redwood City will stay EA’s headquarters.

The deal ends EA’s 35-year run as a public company and marks the largest leveraged buyout in history.