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Electronic Arts (EA) shareholders have voted to approve a $55 billion takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, marking a major step toward what would become the largest leveraged buyout in history.
The deal was greenlit by shareholders on Monday and will now move to government regulators for final approval. If completed, the Public Investment Fund would control 93.4% of the company behind EA Sports, Battlefield, and The Sims franchises. Silver Lake Partners, a US private equity firm, would hold the remaining 5.5%.
The massive acquisition comes at a time when Saudi Arabia’s finances are reportedly facing increased pressure, making this a substantial financial commitment for the kingdom.
However, the deal has drawn attention from US lawmakers. Two senators sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concerns about potential security risks and foreign influence. They called for thorough review of what they described as an “unprecedented, proposed foreign privatization of a major American technology and entertainment company.”
The senators also raised questions about the Public Investment Fund’s broader investment strategy. They suggested that the fund’s purchases in sports, video games, and cultural sectors may be aimed at changing public perception of Saudi Arabia rather than generating profit.
Another point of concern involves the deal’s partnership with Affinity Partners, an investment firm founded by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, in 2021. The senators questioned whether the firm’s involvement is intended to smooth the approval process with US regulators. The takeover deal for EA still requires regulatory approval before it can be finalized.
