Official Vote and Shareholder Payout
Electronic Arts shareholders overwhelmingly approved the 55 billion dollar buyout during a special meeting on December 22, 2025. More than 201 million votes were cast in favor of the merger with only 1.9 million opposing the deal.
Current stockholders are set to receive 210 dollars per share in cash as the company transitions from a public entity to a private one.
Consortium Ownership and Financial Details
The acquiring group is led by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) which will hold a 93.7 percent majority stake. Partners Silver Lake and Affinity Partners will also hold minority shares in the new structure.
This transaction is the largest leveraged buyout in history and includes 20 billion dollars in debt financing provided by JPMorgan Chase.
Regulatory Challenges and Political Pushback
The deal must still clear significant hurdles before it can be finalized by June 30, 2026. US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have raised national security concerns regarding the Saudi government's access to user data.
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is expected to conduct a rigorous review of the merger when Congress returns in 2026.
Future Leadership and Creative Independence
CEO Andrew Wilson is confirmed to remain at the helm of the company following the acquisition. EA leadership has assured fans and employees that the studio will retain full creative control over its core franchises.
Internal memos filed with the SEC emphasize that the new owners intend to support existing visions rather than mandate content changes.
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