EA After the $55 million deal went private, it issued an official statement about its future, saying the purchase would not affect its mission or values. The deal has been the subject of much speculation since the news broke, with many industry insiders and fans alike questioning what it could mean for the company and gaming. While the future may still be uncertain, EA wants to reassure people that not much is changing.
In late September, EA confirmed it was going private in a $55 million deal, marking the largest leveraged buyout in history. If the acquisition receives regulatory approval, the gaming giant will be owned by a consortium comprising two US private equity groups and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). It's a big change in ownership, as EA is currently a public company, but its leaders insist it won't mean a similar change in its work or employee views.
EA says it will “retain creative control” after purchase
In a proxy statement filed with the SEC, EA addressed questions to its employees about the privatization deal, assuring them that “The mission, values and commitment to players and fans around the world remain unchanged“The statement says that EA will be”Maintain creative control“On its current and future IPs, claiming that the investor group bought the company because it believed in its creative vision. This clarification comes at a time when EA has faced public backlash for the deal, with some politicians calling the sale to PIF a matter of national security, and while it does not directly address these concerns, it insists that it will remain the same and a big fan for employees.
This isn't the first bit of post-buyout assurance EA has offered. As speculation continues to mount about how things might change for EA titles moving forward, The Sims 4 The team sent a message to some content creators that it remains committed to diversity. Censorship and diversity have been big topics of conversation lately, as the involvement of the Saudi Arabian government has led some fans to question how EA might approach these issues in the future.
Besides reiterating EA's commitment to the same values, the new FAQ also addresses the possibility of layoffs. Firings following mergers and acquisitions are common in any industry, and EA has already downsized several studios in 2025. However, the official statement noted that “there will be no immediate changes” to jobs, teams or day-to-day work within EA after the deal is passed. Some changes are almost inevitable after such a big change, but if EA's official FAQ proves to be correct, fans and workers can rest easy for now.
- Date of establishment
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May 27, 1982
- Headquarters
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Redwood City, California, USA
- CEO
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Andrew Wilson
Source: SEC
