EU Clears PIF's $55 Billion Electronic Arts Acquisition

The European Commission cleared the Public Investment Fund's $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, saying the deal would not hurt competition in the video game market. The approval covers the production and distribution of games for mobile devices and personal computers, as well as esports events, the commission said Thursday.

EA signed a definitive agreement in September 2025 to be acquired by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. Shareholders approved the all-cash deal at $210 per share in December, according to Argaam data. PIF held 24.8 million shares, a 10% stake, as of March 31, 2026.

The EU clearance removes the last major regulatory hurdle for the consortium's takeover of the video game publisher. Read more on the EA stock page.