Kirkland & Ellis Advised Investor Consortium On Acquisition Of Electronic Arts In Largest Take-Private In History

Kirkland & Ellis advised investor consortium on acquisition of Electronic Arts in largest take-private in history

The leading global law firm Kirkland & Ellis advised an investor consortium comprised of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in a definitive agreement to acquire Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, in an all-cash transaction valuing EA at approximately $55 billion. The transaction represents the largest take-private investment in history. Kirkland also serves as lead legal counsel to PIF.

Under the terms of the agreement, the consortium will acquire 100% of EA, with PIF rolling over its existing 9.9% stake. EA stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash. The consortium’s sector expertise and global portfolio are expected to support EA in blending physical and digital experiences, enhancing fan engagement, and creating new revenue streams. The deal was announced on September 29, 2025, and is expected to close in Q1 FY27, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and EA stockholder approval.

The Kirkland & Ellis team was led by Maggie Flores (Partner), Sarkis Jebejian (Partner), Jonathan Davis (Partner), Lee Blum (Partner), Aseda Ghartey-Tagoe (Associate), Kamran Bajwa (Partner), and Noor Al-Fawzan (Partner).

The debt finance aspects were advised by Adam Shapiro (Partner) and Conor O’Muiri (Partner).

The capital markets aspects were advised by Josh Korff (Partner) and Zoey Hitzert (Partner).

The executive compensation aspects were advised by Scott Price (Partner) and Matt Wood (Partner).

The international trade and national security aspects were advised by Ivan Schlager (Partner) and Erika Krum (Associate).

The tax aspects were advised by Dean Shulman (Partner) and Sehj Vather (Partner).

The antitrust and competition aspects were advised by Stephen Mohr (Partner).

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