‘The Sims’ video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55 billion with Jared Kushner’s help

With the transaction finalized, EA stockholders will receive $210 in cash per share, and the company’s stock is no longer traded on the public market

EA stockholders received $210 per share in cash; the company's stock has been delisted from Nasdaq

EA said its stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from the Nasdaq. Its shareholders will receive $210 in cash per share.

The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

Many fans are concerned the profile of the new owners will lead to changes in the company’s gaming output.

Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner Electronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn). The company announced the completi