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Deal Dispatch: From Stellantis To Snyk, Major Companies Consider Exits

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Benzinga

Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not

In this week’s newsletter: The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morally

The Guardian - UK

From Trump Tower to EA Tower: Kushner's Plan to Dominate Video Games

Electronic Arts is set for a record $55bn buyout led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, sparking scrutiny over foreign influence in gaming.

International Business Times UK

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Trump's Son-In-Law Jared Kushner Plays Major Role In $55 Billion EA Acquisition, Affinity Partners To Snag 5% Stake: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was reportedly instrumental in brokering the $55 billion take-private deal for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), and his investment company will own a 5% stake in the video game publisher.

Benzinga

How could EA's go-private deal impact the video game industry?

If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners.

Euronews

EA officially going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabian investment — CEO Andrew Wilson to stay

Publisher EA is officially going private, with a $55 billion deal backed by private equity and Saudi Arabian investment announced.

Windows Central

EA goes $20 billion in debt as part of its $55 billion buyout, and the BioWare fans who've already waited 8 years for Mass Effect 5 are terrified of how the company might cut costs

"It's over, Commander"

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Leading Game Maker EA Gets Acquired In Largest All-Cash Take-Private Deal

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) surged past its 52-week high on Monday after announcing it is being acquired in a $55 billion all-cash deal.

Benzinga

EA Sold to Jared Kushner-Backed Consortium in $50bn Deal—What This Means to Players and Their Favorite Games Explained

EA to go private in a $50bn deal with Jared Kushner-backed consortium. Here's what it means for gamers and top franchises.

International Business Times UK

EA could be taken private as it ‘nears’ deal with Saudi Arabian and American investors

A huge deal is on the horizon.

Destructoid

Abu Dhabi royal family to take stake in TikTok US under Trump deal

MGX, chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take 15% stake, with social media firm valued at $14bn

The Guardian - UK

Trump signs TikTok deal — live updates

Will this be a giant day for the future of vertial videos?

Tom’s Guide

White House discloses more details of deal to save TikTok

TikTok's new U.S. entity would lease its algorithm from Chinese owner ByteDance.

Axios

Top sports teams are bought and sold for billions worldwide. The risky trend is coming to Australia

In recent years, private equity has changed the global sports landscape, with clubs from Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL), rugby union in New Zealand and European soccer reaping massive financial benefits.

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PC Gamer

TikTok users in the US will reportedly have to move to a new app with new American owners when Trump deal takes effect

President Trump says his administration and major tech investors have reached a deal to take over TikTok's US operations.

Benzinga

What Is Going On With Intel Stock On Tuesday?

President Donald Trump's administration plans to take a stake in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) to help the key U.S. chipmaker unlock value. The administration aims to replicate the public-private model that fueled Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's (NYSE:TSM) success.

Benzinga

Intel Wraps Up Altera Stake Sale In Bid To Streamline Business

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) shares rose on Monday after the company announced the completion of a long-anticipated deal to sell a majority stake in its Altera business to Silver Lake. The transaction, originally signed on April 14, 2025, closed on September 12 after meeting all conditions.

MarketBeat

Insiders Sell These High-Quality Stocks: Why Investors Shouldn’t

Insiders are selling stocks like Dell Technologies, Snowflake, and Chewy but investors shouldn't because they are delivering value and have robust upsides ahead

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Tom’s Hardware

Intel spinoff Altera faces lay offs — 82 staff let go after Intel sold majority stake for $4.46 billion earlier this year

FPGA developer Altera will cut 82 San Jose jobs in October 2025 as part of a strategic shift following its sale by Intel and a strategic realignment under new leadership.

MarketBeat

Strategic Reset Begins: Intel Sells Controlling Stake in Altera

Intel divests its Altera majority stake to Silver Lake, focusing resources on core priorities and its ambitious foundry expansion.

TechRadar

Intel sells majority of its FPGA business to Silver Lake for just under $4.5 billion - here's what you need know

Intel sells 51% of its FPGA business to Silver Lake so it can focus on its core products.

Tom’s Hardware

Intel sells 51% of Altera FPGA business to Silver Lake for $4.46 billion

Intel is selling a 51% stake in Altera to Silver Lake for $4.46 billion as part of a strategy to streamline operations and focus on core products.

Windows Central

Intel agrees to $4.46 billion sale of majority stake in Altera to Silver Lake — "Sharpening our focus, lowering our expense structure"

Intel's CEO calls it a "commitment to sharpening our focus" as the company continues its revitalization efforts in the United States.

International Business Times

Endeavor Announces Deal To Sell OpenBet, IMG Arena For $450M To OB Global

The company called the transaction a crucial step toward the completion of the proposed Endeavor take-private by Silver Lake. It is subject to standard closing conditions, including the necessary approvals from relevant gaming regulatory authorities, and is expected to close just prior to the finalization of the take-private deal.

TechRadar

Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator calls rival "a cancer" in alarming claim

Matt Mullenweg’s company apparently contributes nearly 100x more to the WordPress project than WP Engine.

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