Saudi PIF's $55 billion EA deal approved under EU merger rules

Investors led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF received European Commission antitrust approval for its $55B acquisition of Electronic Arts. The clearance removes a key regulatory hurdle, improving deal completion odds and supporting risk-on sentiment toward the buyer and target.

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Investors led by Saudi Arabia’s PIF received European Commission antitrust approval for its $55B acquisition of Electronic Arts. The clearance removes a key regulatory hurdle, improving deal completion odds and supporting risk-on sentiment toward the buyer and target.