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Electronic Arts Goes Private in $55 Billion Deal
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Paul Thurrott
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Aug. 5, 2026, 3:20 a.m.
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Summary
Gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) has officially been acquired by a group of investors in a deal worth $55 billion, making the company privately owned.
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