Saudis seek EU approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 22

A consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has sought EU antitrust approval for its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts. The filing signals a major regulatory step in one of the largest videogame deals in recent years. The news is neutral on its own but important for deal completion risk and transaction timing.

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A consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has sought EU antitrust approval for its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts. The filing signals a major regulatory step in one of the largest videogame deals in recent years. The news is neutral on its own but important for deal completion risk and transaction timing.