The merger is likely to be completed on or around the close of trading on Aug. 4, 2026.
Electronic Arts (EA) announced that, as of July 30, 2026, all required regulatory approvals have been obtained for its acquisition by an investor consortium comprising the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. 
In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), EA said it expects the merger to be completed on or around the close of trading on Aug. 4, 2026.
The company added that completion of the merger remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set out in the merger agreement.
According to data available to Argaam, EA entered into a definitive agreement last September to be acquired by the investor consortium in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately $55 billion.
EA shareholders approved the $55 billion sale to the consortium in December, voting in favor of the acquisition at $210 per share.
As of the end of Q1 2026, OIF owned 24.8 million shares in EA, representing 10% of the company’s outstanding shares.
The merger is likely to be completed on or around the close of trading on Aug. 4, 2026.
Electronic Arts (EA) announced that, as of July 30, 2026, all required regulatory approvals have been obtained for its acquisition by an investor consortium comprising the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), EA said it expects the merger to be completed on or around the close of trading on Aug. 4, 2026.
The company added that completion of the merger remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set out in the merger agreement.
According to data available to Argaam, EA entered into a definitive agreement last September to be acquired by the investor consortium in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately $55 billion.
EA shareholders approved the $55 billion sale to the consortium in December, voting in favor of the acquisition at $210 per share.
As of the end of Q1 2026, OIF owned 24.8 million shares in EA, representing 10% of the company’s outstanding shares.
