---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-030255"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EA"
cik: "0000712515"
company_name: "ELECTRONIC ARTS INC."
filed_at: "2026-07-30T20:13:34+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-30T20:15:30.946580+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# EA obtains all regulatory approvals for acquisition by PIF/Silver Lake/Affinity; close expected Aug 4, 2026

## Summary
- All required regulatory approvals for the merger have been obtained as of July 30, 2026.
- Merger expected to close on or about August 4, 2026, subject to remaining customary conditions.
- Acquirer consortium includes PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
- Merger agreement was originally entered into on September 28, 2025.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-030255
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EA
- cik: 0000712515
- company_name: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
- filed_at: 2026-07-30T20:13:34+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712515/000114036126030255/0001140361-26-030255-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712515/000114036126030255/ef20078929_8k.htm

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