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M&A Activity · Americas

Legendary Entertainment, owned by Apollo Global Management and company management, has submitted a takeover offer for Lionsgate, reviving on-and-off talks that began in July 2025. Lionsgate has a market cap of about $3.6 billion and its shares rose over 15% on the news.

M&A Activity · Americas

EA completed its $55 billion acquisition by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The deal was first announced in September 2025 and closed on August 4, 2026.

M&A Activity · Americas

$55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts closing on August 4, 2026 following all regulatory approvals.

Geographic Expansion · Americas

Elite, an AI-powered legal software firm headquartered in El Segundo, California, signed a lease for the entire 22nd floor (6,960 sq ft) at 757 Third Avenue in Midtown East Manhattan. This represents Elite's first New York City office.

Capital Raising · Asia

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has backed Metasports Interactive, parent of mobile cricket strategy game Hitwicket. Investment size and valuation were undisclosed. The startup has raised over $23M cumulatively, including a $20M round from London-based Metica in April.

Leadership Change · EMEA

IGN Entertainment appointed Alex Simmons as VP, Editorial and Group Editor-in-Chief, with oversight of its entire portfolio of editorial brands, while Wesley Yin-Poole oversees IGN.