Saudi Arabia EA acquisition?
Surprised that since the news broke yesterday no one here has mentioned it, is EA banning it? I'm an avid Sims 4 player and was shocked to learn that the Saudi Arabia government (along with two other...
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With a company headquarter in California, I don't think EA will stop to support LGBT rights.
Keep in mind Saudi Arabia isn't the only investor , there are others investors.
And I don't think they care about The Sims when EA Sports is a way bigger source of profits.
With 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA , it's the right time to invest in Soccer games as a big boost at a worldwide level.
If they sell to Saudi Arabia it would go to show that all that support was just performative, as it is for most companies. Headquarters can be moved.
Saudi Arabia PIF won't own EA as I said they are a group of investors including :
- Silver Lake (California, USA)
- Affinity Partners (Florida, USA)
Which are willing to invest together with Saudi Arabia, making their morals equally compromised.
https://www.ea.com/news/ea-announces-agreement-to-be-acquired
Upon completion of the transaction, EA will remain headquartered in Redwood City, California and continue to be led by Andrew Wilson as CEO.
