EA Lines Up $15B Debt Package for $55B Saudi-Led Buyout

Electronic Arts is shopping a $15 billion debt package to help bankroll its colossal $55 billion take-private deal led by Saudi Arabian investors. The financing pitch leans heavily on upcoming titles like Battlefield 6 and Skate as key revenue drivers.

The deal's financial blueprint includes nearly $700 million in projected annual cost savings — a figure designed to reassure debt investors that EA can handle the massive leverage.

If completed, this would rank among the largest take-private transactions in gaming history. The debt package represents a significant chunk of the total deal value, with EA essentially betting its franchise lineup can generate enough cash flow to service the borrowing.

For prospective lenders, the pitch boils down to whether EA's game portfolio justifies that mountain of debt.