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Why the $55bn acquisition of Electronic Arts isn't your usual leveraged buyout
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is acquiring Electronic Arts for $55 billion in a record-breaking leveraged buyout. The deal, financed with over $20 billion in debt, raises concerns about future investment in EA's games and its ability to service the debt. Experts suggest the acquisition is a strategic move by Saudi Arabia to gain soft power and bolster its esports initiatives, rather than a typical financial play.
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