Jared Kushner, Saudi Arabia, more backers to buy EA in $55B deal. What this means for gamers.

President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, are backing the $55 billion deal.

'Battlefield' maker Electronic Arts to go private in record-setting $55 billion LBO

Videogame developer Electronic Arts has agreed to sell itself to a group of private investors in a deal that values the maker of "Battlefield" and "Madden NFL" at $55 billion, which if completed would be the largest leveraged buyout in history.

EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) ("EA" or the "Company"), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor consortium ("the Consortium") comprised of PIF,
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‘Despicable!’ Karoline Leavitt Scolds NY Times Reporter Grilling Her About Jared Kushner Profiting Off Middle East

Shawn McCreesh pressed Karoline Leavitt on Jared Kushner’s recent role in Middle East negotiations – a region in which he has made vast wealth for himself.

Trump’s son-in-law Kushner only did smallish deals. Now he’s part of the biggest buyout ever.

Jared Kushner has found a role in the $55 billion Electronic Arts megadeal. His involvement could ease its passage through Washington.

Creator of ‘Madden NFL’ and ‘The Sims,’ EA Games’ $55 billion sale involving Jared Kushner’s firm leaves gaming world reeling

EA Games agrees to a $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.
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EA has confirmed it has agreed to be acquired by an investor group composed of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in a transaction valued at approximately $55 billion. It's the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history.

Gaming giant behind Madden and The Sims sold in $55B private takeover

Video game powerhouse Electronic Arts is going private in a $55B deal backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. CEO Andrew Wilson will remain in charge.
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