Dossier
Silver Lake Partners
Coverage of Silver Lake Partners in the Nexus archive.
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- Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business
Electronic Arts (EA) completed a $55 billion go-private sale to Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake Partners, and Affinity Partners. The deal, the largest private equity buyout, includes investments in AI-driven game development but raises concerns over debt-driven cost-cutting and potential data misuse. Critics highlight risks tied to Saudi Arabia’s involvement and Affinity Partners' ties to Jared Kushner.
- Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business
Video game company Electronic Arts has sold its business for $55 billion to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF, investment firm Silver Lake Partners, and Affinity Partners. The sale was finalized after being announced earlier.