Electronic Arts Approaches $50 Billion Deal to Go Private

Videogame maker Electronic Arts is reportedly in advanced discussions to go private in a deal valued at approximately $50 billion, potentially marking the largest leveraged buyout ever. Investors, including Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, could announce the agreement soon, with EA’s market value rising to about $48 billion following the news.

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