Electronic Arts To Invest $167 Million in Chinese Online Game Firm The9; Will Own 15 Percent

The rumors to this effect have been swirling for the last couple of months, and the deal is finally completed: Electronic Arts plans to make about $167 million equity investment in The9…upon closing, EA will own about 15 percent of the Chinese online-game operator. As part of the investment, EA will grant exclusive publishing rights to The9 for its EA Sports FIFA Online product in mainland China. Details in release.
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