July 31, 2026

The EU clears the $55bn Saudi-led buyout of EA under its subsidy rules

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The European Commission approved the PIF-led take-private of Electronic Arts under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation, removing one of the last hurdles to the biggest leveraged buyout ever. The European Union has cleared the $55bn takeover of Electroni...