Saudi PIF-led group set to win EU approval for $55 billion Electronic Arts acquisition under subsidy rules
A group of investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), including Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and private equity firm Silver Lake, is expected to secure European Union approval for its $55 billion acquisition of video game developer Electronic Arts. The deal, the largest leveraged buyout in history, was announced in September 2025. Sources say the European Commission will clear the transaction under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) after a preliminary review ending July 30, 2026. The deal is also expected to receive unconditional clearance under EU merger rules by July 22. The acquisition underscores Saudi Arabia's push to diversify from oil into gaming, sports, and other sectors. Two previous Middle East-linked deals faced lengthy EU investigations, but this one appears set for smoother approval.
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