Video-game giant EA going private in $55B deal — in biggest leveraged buyout in Wall Street history
1. EA is going private in a $55 billion leveraged buyout. 2. Acquired by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. 3. Shareholders will receive $210 per share, boosting market value significantly. 4. CEO Andrew Wilson remains confident about future opportunities. 5. The deal will close in Q1 fiscal 2027 with a proposal window.