BBC
Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A Saudi-led consortium completed a $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, the video game publisher behind franchises including The Sims and EA Sports FC. The purchase moved the company from public to private ownership. The transaction included significant debt financing.
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