Electronic Arts (EA) Soars on Potential $50 Billion Buyout

Electronic Arts (EA) shares jumped 14.9% to close at $193.35 after reports surfaced that the video game publisher is in advanced talks to go private in a deal valued around $50 billion. The investor group reportedly includes Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and Affinity Partners. If finalized, the transaction would rank among the largest leveraged buyouts in history, underscoring continued private equity interest in major gaming assets.