Saudi PIF + Silver Lake in talks to acquire Unity for $25B

Reuters said:

Gaming software provider Unity Software (U.N), opens new tab has held recent talks to be acquired by a consortium of investors ‌including private equity firm Silver Lake Partners and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, according to people familiar with the matter, as consolidation in the video game industry continues.

The deal would mark another big gaming bet for Silver Lake and Public Investment Fund, which were part of the consortium that took Electronic Arts, maker of “EA Sports FC,” private in a $55 billion deal that closed in August.[/qyote]

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