Active situationTechnologyOngoing·Updated Apr 30, 2026·Published Sep 30, 2025
Electronic Arts / PIF / Silver Lake / Affinity Partners — $52bn technology deal
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Largest take-private in gaming history. CFIUS review and EC FSR Phase II risk are the remaining timing variables.
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Next event
CFIUS — Final determination / Presidential review (15d)
May 15, 2026· in 13d
CTFN estimated close
Jun 30, 2026
Key risks
FSR Phase II in the EC would extend timing materially. CFIUS mitigation timing is the other live variable given PIF's role as lead investor.
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