Aream & Co: Games industry M&A generates $57.8 bn in Q3, including EA's $55bn leveraged buyout

By Sophie McEvoy · GamesIndustry.biz · Monday, 12 October 2026 at 16:00 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

The number of games industry mergers and acquisitions stayed steady in the third quarter with 54 transactions totalling $57.8 billion, according to investment bank Aream & Co.

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