Electronic Arts Announces No Layoffs
Business
01 October 2025 13:52
Electronic Arts (EA) has moved to calm internal concerns following its announcement of a $55 billion deal to take the company private, confirming there will be no "immediate changes" to its workforce or day-to-day operations.
The reassurance comes from a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, first reported by journalist Stephen Totilo. In it, EA addressed a range of employee concerns about the implications of the acquisition, including potential layoffs and cultural shifts within the organization.
According to the filing, employees’ “jobs, team, or daily work” will remain unaffected in the immediate aftermath of the deal. The company also dismissed concerns about a cultural overhaul, stating: “We will continue to be guided by our cultural values of creativity, pioneering, passion, determination, leadership, and teamwork.”
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Electronic Arts emphasized that the investor group, which includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, is aligned with its long-term vision and is committed to investing in its workforce and creative direction. “The consortium is supportive of and committed to investing in our exceptional employees and our strong culture,” the company said.
Describing the acquisition as a strategic move to enhance its global impact, EA highlighted the benefits of operating with a “longer investment horizon” outside the constraints of public markets. The company expects this will allow for “greater creative and operational flexibility” and help “build the next generation of entertainment experiences.”
“The consortium understands that EA is uniquely positioned to lead the next era of entertainment,” the filing stated. “The consortium shares our vision, and its decision to make this historic investment reflects conviction in our strategy.”
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01 October 2025 13:52
Electronic Arts (EA) has moved to calm internal concerns following its announcement of a $55 billion deal to take the company private, confirming there will be no "immediate changes" to its workforce or day-to-day operations.
The reassurance comes from a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, first reported by journalist Stephen Totilo. In it, EA addressed a range of employee concerns about the implications of the acquisition, including potential layoffs and cultural shifts within the organization.
According to the filing, employees’ “jobs, team, or daily work” will remain unaffected in the immediate aftermath of the deal. The company also dismissed concerns about a cultural overhaul, stating: “We will continue to be guided by our cultural values of creativity, pioneering, passion, determination, leadership, and teamwork.”
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Electronic Arts emphasized that the investor group, which includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, is aligned with its long-term vision and is committed to investing in its workforce and creative direction. “The consortium is supportive of and committed to investing in our exceptional employees and our strong culture,” the company said.
Describing the acquisition as a strategic move to enhance its global impact, EA highlighted the benefits of operating with a “longer investment horizon” outside the constraints of public markets. The company expects this will allow for “greater creative and operational flexibility” and help “build the next generation of entertainment experiences.”
“The consortium understands that EA is uniquely positioned to lead the next era of entertainment,” the filing stated. “The consortium shares our vision, and its decision to make this historic investment reflects conviction in our strategy.”
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