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Saudi’s Public Investment Fund is eyeing a surprise bid for Warner Bros amid media shakeups, showing its growing influence in global deals.

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EA $55B Buyout by Saudi-Led Consortium

On September 29, 2025, Electronic Arts (EA) agreed to be acquired in a $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake Partners, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The deal offers EA shareholders $210 per share, a 25% premium, and will take EA private by early fiscal 2027, ending its 36-year public trading history.

Saudi Arabia Shifts Investment Focus

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) plans to pivot from large real estate projects like NEOM to focus on logistics, minerals, AI, and religious tourism. The move aims to improve near-term returns amid delays and underperformance of previous giga-projects, with a new strategy expected soon.

Media Bid Sparks Middle East Funding Rumors

Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a $71 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, involving sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Denials have been issued, but reports of meetings with Middle Eastern officials suggest potential regional backing. The deal could reshape media ownership amid regulatory and political considerations.