Event Brief
Electronic Arts deal closes, EA becomes private
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Summary: Electronic Arts said the $55 billion deal to take the company private has closed.
WHO: Electronic Arts
WHAT: EA said the deal to take the company private successfully closed, making EA a private company.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 4:18 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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