EA's $55 billion Saudi-led takeover is complete, with Jared Kushner's firm among its new owners
Gaming Industry ea acquisition EA's $55 billion Saudi-led takeover is complete, with Jared Kushner's firm among its new owners The acquisition cleared regulators despite national security concerns By Rob Thubron August 5, 2026, 7:03 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Video game giant Electronic Arts is now officially owned by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund (PIF).
- ▪Gaming Industry ea acquisition EA's $55 billion Saudi-led takeover is complete, with Jared Kushner's firm among its new owners The acquisition cleared regulators despite national security concerns By Rob Thubron August 5, 2026, 7:03 Add Tec
- ▪TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust.
- ▪Video game giant Electronic Arts is now officially owned by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund (PIF).
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- ▪ The Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA has closed — Engadget
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Gaming Industry ea acquisition EA's $55 billion Saudi-led takeover is complete, with Jared Kushner's firm among its new owners The acquisition cleared regulators despite national security concerns By Rob Thubron August 5, 2026, 7:03 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. What just happened? Video game giant Electronic Arts is now officially owned by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund (PIF). The group is also made up of investment firms Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, the latter founded by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. It was revealed back in September that EA had reached a $55 billion agreement to be acquired by the consortium.
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