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European Commission says EA's controversial $55 billion buyout "would not raise competition concerns" and clears it for Saudi-led ownership

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EU Commission approves $55bn EA buyout, says it "would not raise competition concerns"
Gamesindustry Jul 24, 08:08 UTC

EU Commission approves $55bn EA buyout, says it "would not raise competition concerns"

The EU Commission has cleared the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Saudi Arabia's $55 billion EA buyout approved by the European Commission, who say it doesn't "raise competition concerns"
Rockpapershotgun Jul 23, 16:09 UTC

Saudi Arabia's $55 billion EA buyout approved by the European Commission, who say it doesn't "raise competition concerns"

The $55 billion leveraged buyout which will see Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake and Jared Kushner-founded investment firm Affinity Partners become the new owners of EA has been given the thumbs up by the European Commission. The body have ruled t…

 European Commission says EA's controversial $55 billion buyout "would not raise competition concerns" and clears it for Saudi-led ownership
GamesRadar+ Jul 23, 16:05 UTC

European Commission says EA's controversial $55 billion buyout "would not raise competition concerns" and clears it for Saudi-led ownership

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