# Will Electronic Arts close its take-private acquisition before Apr 1, 2027

> Before Apr 1, 2027 leads at 86%, runner-up 84% across 5 winner-take-all outcomes — refreshed 54 min ago.

URL: https://simplefunctions.dev/odds/companyactionea-27
Updated: 2026-06-26T12:20:50.767Z
Category: general
Status: active
Closes: 2027-04-01

## Headline

- Leader: Before Apr 1, 2027 at 86%
- Runner-up: Before Jan 1, 2027 at 84%
- Outcomes: 5 (winner-take-all)
- Venue: Kalshi (5 contracts)
- 24h volume: $102

## Bound contracts (5)

| Outcome | Price | 24h | Volume | Venue | Slug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before Apr 1, 2027 | 86¢ | +1pp | $0 | kalshi | /markets/will-electronic-arts-close-its-take-private-acquis-kalshi-kxcompanyactionea-27-27apr01 |
| Before Jan 1, 2027 | 84¢ | +1pp | $25 | kalshi | /markets/will-electronic-arts-close-its-take-private-acquis-kalshi-kxcompanyactionea-27-27jan01 |
| Before Oct 1, 2026 | 64¢ | +2pp | $35 | kalshi | /markets/will-electronic-arts-close-its-take-private-acquis-kalshi-kxcompanyactionea-27-26oct01 |
| Before Sep 1, 2026 | 60¢ | +1pp | $37 | kalshi | /markets/will-electronic-arts-announce-close-its-take-priva-kalshi-kxcompanyactionea-27-26sep01 |
| Before Aug 1, 2026 | 19¢ | −2pp | $5 | kalshi | /markets/will-electronic-arts-announce-close-its-take-priva-kalshi-kxcompanyactionea-27-26aug01 |

## 30-day trajectory

| Day | Before Apr 1, 2027 | Before Jan 1, 2027 | Before Oct 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | 93 | 89 | 86 |
| 2026-06-11 | 92 | 87 | 77 |
| 2026-06-12 | — | — | 76 |
| 2026-06-18 | 92 | 87 | 78 |
| 2026-06-26 | 86 | 84 | 64 |

_21 days of price history captured. Each row is the daily mean of intraday 5-min captures._

## What moved the line

- 2026-06-24 · Before Oct 1, 2026 −9pp 72→63¢ · kalshi
- 2026-06-19 · Before Aug 1, 2026 −7pp 36→29¢ · kalshi
- 2026-06-23 · Before Oct 1, 2026 −6pp 78→72¢ · kalshi
- 2026-06-23 · Before Aug 1, 2026 −6pp 28→22¢ · kalshi
- 2026-06-20 · Before Sep 1, 2026 −4pp 67→63¢ · kalshi

## Analysis

Markets currently price an Electronic Arts take-private acquisition closing before April 1, 2027 at 92%, reflecting traders' assessment that the deal will complete within the next 10 months. The high probability suggests consensus that regulatory and financing obstacles are surmountable, though earlier contracts show substantially lower odds for July (9%) and August (40%) closings, indicating traders expect material delays. Key drivers of the current level include regulatory approval timelines, financing certainty, and deal negotiation progress. The most immediate catalyst is the completion of regulatory review processes and any public announcement of closing timing. If deal terms materially change or regulatory scrutiny intensifies, the probability would decline; accelerated approvals would increase it. The April 2027 deadline suggests traders view a 9-10 month completion window as realistic given typical M&A timelines for large transactions.

### Key factors

- The steep price curve from July (9¢) through October (76¢) to April 2027 (92¢) indicates traders expect significant time required for regulatory clearance and closing mechanics
- Regulatory approval from relevant authorities (SEC, FTC, or international bodies depending on jurisdiction) represents the primary gating factor for deal completion
- No volume in the October 2026, September 2026, or August 2026 contracts versus $419 volume in July suggests traders are positioning on tail risks of very early closing while the core market believes completion requires several additional months
- The 92% price reflects high confidence in ultimate deal completion but leaves 8% probability for termination, renegotiation failure, or external market disruption
- Financing certainty and macro conditions (interest rates, market stability) could shift probabilities if deal structure is dependent on debt markets or equity rollover provisions

## Methodology

Headline is the **leader's price**, not an arithmetic mean — averaging disjoint winner-take-all outcomes is meaningless. Per-outcome prices come from the venue's last-traded mid; cross-venue values are simple means across contracts on each venue.

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