EA CEO Earns $38.6M Amid Layoffs at Studio Behind Best-Selling Game
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) CEO Andrew Wilson earned $38.6 million in the fiscal year ending July 2026, an increase of 8% from the previous year. This compensation came amid layoffs at the studio responsible for Battlefield 6, which became the best-selling game in the U.S., selling over 7 million copies within three days. Despite public backlash and criticism from gamers and developers, investors are unlikely to react strongly due to EA's pending leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The deal is set to close on August 4, 2026, after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. Wilson will continue as CEO post-merger but faces a potential $125 million severance package if he were terminated without cause within 18 months of the buyout's completion. However, his industry standing and EA’s ongoing strategic direction suggest this scenario is unlikely.
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