Recent Updates — EA
Electronic Arts Inc. announced that all regulatory approvals required to complete its previously disclosed merger with Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc., an entity formed by The Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, have been obtained as of July 30, 2026. The company expects the transaction to close on or about August 4, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Electronic Arts is a video game software developer and publisher.
Electronic Arts Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Additionally, the company declared a cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on June 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 27, 2026.
Electronic Arts announced that the HSR Act waiting period for its proposed merger with an investor consortium including PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity expired on February 9, 2026. This expiration satisfies a key condition for the transaction, which is expected to close during the company's first fiscal quarter of 2027, between April 1 and June 30, 2026.
Electronic Arts Inc. announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, and declared a cash dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 18, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 25, 2026.
Electronic Arts Inc. redeemed all $400,000,000 of its outstanding 4.800% Notes due 2026 on January 6, 2026. The company utilized cash on hand to complete the redemption at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Electronic Arts Inc. stockholders approved the company's acquisition by an investor consortium comprising The Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake Group, and Affinity Partners. The merger agreement proposal passed with 201,459,396 votes in favor and 1,915,837 votes against, and the advisory compensation proposal was also approved.