Jared Kushner has actually facilitated a historic $55 billion deal where Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, along with Silver Lake and also Affinity Partners, is acquiring Electronic Arts right now. The consortium bought EA Games at $210 per share, which represents a 25% premium and even marks the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history.

Jared Kushner Deal Sees EA Games Sold to Saudi Arabia’s PIF

The deal led by Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund, Silver Lake private equity, and Affinity Partners is an all-cash transaction, reportedly worth EA Games at about $55 billion, led by Jared Kushner. Jared Kushner started Affinity Partners after his stint in the White House and this acquisition has been orchestrated by this company.

Some EA Sports franchises, including Madden NFL and EA Sports FC, will now be operated under private ownership. The deal accelerates what EA described as its “Strategic Vision to Advance the Future of Entertainment” while allowing the company greater flexibility away from public market pressures.

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Who Bought EA and Why?

The Saudi Arabia EA games acquisition also falls under the larger gaming investment plan at PIF. This is a part of their Vision 2030. The consortium structured the deal with Saudi Arabia’s PIF leading, Silver Lake providing operational expertise, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners facilitating to address some regulatory considerations.

Stockholders will get cash of $210 per share which was verified in the announcement of EA on September 29, 2025. This is likely to shut down in early 2026, subject to approvals.

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