Goldman Sachs to Earn $110M in Advisory Fees for EA’s $55B Take-Private Deal
Goldman Sachs stands to pocket $110 million for advising Electronic Arts on its proposed $55 billion take-private transaction. The deal, spearheaded by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, represents one of the largest mergers in gaming history.
The investment bank will receive $10 million upfront, with the remaining $100 million contingent upon deal closure. Negotiations began in March 2025 when Silver Lake approached EA's CEO directly, later joined by PIF and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The ownership structure gives the consortium majority control while maintaining Silver Lake's operational influence.