M&A Deal Summary

Electronic Arts Acquires Glu Mobile

On February 8, 2021, Electronic Arts acquired digital media company Glu Mobile for 2.1B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 33rd transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Electronic Arts’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 23rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Electronic Arts’ 11th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-02-08
Target Glu Mobile
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Electronic Arts
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 2.1B USD
Advisor(s) Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley
UBS Investment Bank (Financial)
Fenwick & West (Legal)

Target

Glu Mobile

San Francisco, California, United States
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Glu Mobile is a developer and publisher of action/adventure and casual games for the smartphones and tablet devices users. Glu Mobile was founded in 2001 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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Buyer

Electronic Arts

Redwood City, California, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Digital Media
Employees13,400
Revenue 7.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Electronic Arts' corporate headquarters in Redwood City, California.
Electronic Arts' corporate headquarters in Redwood City, California.

Electronic Arts is a producer of video games. Electronic Arts develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. Electronic Arts was founded in 1982 and is based in Redwood City, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 44 of 46
Sector (Digital Media) 33 of 34
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 41 of 42
State (California) 11 of 11
Country (United States) 23 of 23
Year (2021) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 11
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